Griffin, Merv (Edward)

Griffin, Merv (Edward)
born July 6, 1925, San Mateo, Calif., U.S.

U.S. television producer and entrepreneur.

He hosted a radio show (1945–48) and sang with Freddy Martin's Orchestra (1948–52) before creating and hosting the popular Merv Griffin Show on television (1962–63, 1965–86). He also created the successful game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. He later owned hotels, resorts, and casinos.

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  • Griffin, Merv (Edward) — (n. 6 jul. 1925, San Mateo, Cal., EE.UU.). Productor de televisión y empresario estadounidense. Fue locutor de un programa de radio (1945–48) y después se convirtió en el cantante de la orquesta de Freddy Martin (1948–52). Es conocido por ser el… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Griffin, Merv — ▪ 2008 Mervyn Edward Griffin  American television producer, talk show host, and entrepreneur born July 6, 1925 , San Mateo, Calif. died Aug. 12, 2007, Los Angeles, Calif. was the congenial host of the long running The Merv Griffin Show (1962–63,… …   Universalium

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  • Griffin — ist der Familienname folgender Personen: Adrian Griffin (* 1974), US amerikanischer Basketballspieler Alan Griffin (* 1960), australischer Politiker Andy Griffin (* 1979), englischer Fußballspieler Angela Griffin (* 1976), englische… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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