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Merv Griffin
From The TV IV
| Merv Griffin | |
| Birth name | Mervyn Edward Griffin, Jr. |
| Born | July 6, 1925 in San Mateo, California, USA |
| Died | August 12, 2007 in Los Angeles, California, USA from prostate cancer |
| Notable Shows | The Merv Griffin Show |
| Awards | |
Contents |
Roles
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The DuPont Show of the Week | Himself | 1x09 - The Wonderful World of Toys | November 12, 1961 |
| Sanford and Son | Himself | 5x01 - Earthquake II | September 12, 1975 |
| Newhart | Himself | 7x11 - Hi, Society | February 13, 1989 |
| The Golden Girls | Himself | 7x17 - Questions and Answers | February 8, 1992 |
| Mighty Mouse: The New Adventures | Himself (cartoon form) | 2x06 - Mighty's Tone Poem | October 22, 1988 |
Producer
| Series | Year(s) | Credit | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 –1986 | Executive Producer | |
| Dance Fever | 1979 –1987 | Executive Producer | |
| Wheel of Fortune | 1983 –2007 | Executive Producer | |
| Jeopardy! | 1984 –2007 | Executive Producer | |
| Headline Chasers | 1985 | Executive Producer |
Creator
| Series | Premiere Date | Creation Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Word for Word | September 30, 1963 | Creator |
| Jeopardy! | March 30, 1964 | Creator |
| Wheel of Fortune | January 6, 1975 | Creator |
| Merv Griffin's Crosswords | September 10, 2007 | Creator |
Awards and Accolades
- star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
