Merv Griffin

Merv Griffin

Birth : 1925-07-06, San Mateo, California, USA

Death : 2007-08-12

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, singer, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. During the 1960s, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, and created the game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. He is considered an entertainment business magnate. Description above from the Wikipedia article Merv Griffin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Merv Griffin

Movies

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Self (archive footage)
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
The parallel lives of writer Truman Capote (1924-84) and playwright Tennessee Williams (1911-83): two friends, two geniuses who, while creating sublime works, were haunted by the ghosts of the past, the shadow of constant doubt, the demon of addictions and the blinding, deceptive glare of success.
My Darling Vivian
Self (archive footage)
The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.
I Am Richard Pryor
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
The life story of Richard Pryor (1940-2005), the legendary performer and iconic social satirist who transcended racial and social barriers with his honest, irreverent and biting humor.
Whitney
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.
Game Changers
Self (archive footage)
Alex Trebek hosts a documentary about television game shows featuring interviews with a number of game show hosts and producers.
John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood
Self - TV Host (archive footage)
The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his rise to stardom in the 1970s; his agonizing fall in disgrace in the 1980s; and his stunning artistic rebirth in the 1990s.
Loretta Lynn: Still a Mountain Girl
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Explore the country legend's hard-fought road to stardom. From her Appalachian roots to the Oscar-winning biopic of her life, Coal Miner's Daughter, Loretta Lynn struggled to balance family and her music career and is still going strong after more than 50 years. The documentary premieres the same day Lynn's first new studio album in over 10 years is released.
Ingrid Bergman: In Her Own Words
Self (archive footage)
A personal and captivating account of the extraordinary life and work of Ingrid Bergman (1915-82), a young Swedish woman who became one of the most celebrated actresses in world cinema.
Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic
Self (archive footage)
Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds.
Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
Himself
Trumpeter and vocalist Jack Sheldon, best known to younger viewers for Schoolhouse Rock, tries to "get good." Recovering from many years of substance abuse and overcoming personal tragedy, he continues on his musical journey.
An-THOR-Logy 1976-1985
Himself
A collection of videos, interviews, live performances, and TV show clips from the king of muscle rock, Thor.
Shade
Producer
Tiffany, Charlie and Vernon are con artists looking to up the ante from their typical scams. They figure a good way of doing this is taking down Dean "The Dean" Stevens, a well-known cardsharp, in a rigged game. However, they first need enough money to enter a game with Stevens, so they decide to strike a deal with fellow crook Larry Jennings to scam a local gangster -- which turns out to be a bad idea.
Murder at the Cannes Film Festival
Self
A comedic murder mystery set in the middle of the Cannes Film Fest. Amidst the bumbling and drama, twists and turns emerge.
Rickles... On the Loose
Self
Special featuring Don Rickles in his live comedy act at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, mixed with footage of Rickles "on the loose" across the state of California.
The Lonely Guy
Himself
A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.
The Man with Two Brains
The Elevator Killer
A brain surgeon tries to end his unhappy marriage to spend more time with a disembodied brain.
Slapstick (Of Another Kind)
Anchorma
A rich, beautiful couple give birth to deformed alien twins who, when their heads are together, are the smartest kids on the planet.
One Trick Pony
Acappella Singer
An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan
Himself
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment. It means losing an old friend and fudging principles to make the necessary deals, as well as further straining his already part-time family life. But it could be a big boost to his career, so he takes it on. Helping him prepare the case is pretty southern researcher Karen Traynor, and their developing relationship further complicates and compromises his life.
Two-Minute Warning
Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer
A psychotic sniper plans a massive killing spree in a Los Angeles football stadium during a major championship game. The police, led by Captain Peter Holly and the SWAT commander, learn of the plot and rush to the scene.
Hello Down There
Himself
Given the chance to live in a simulated underwater home for a month, a scientist convinces his family to take advantage of the offer. Once the family agrees to move in, underwater mayhem occurs!
Will the Real Norman Mailer Please Stand Up?
Self
Portrait of Norman Mailer at the time of the Pentagon demonstrations in 1967, documenting Mailer's involvement and arrest, together with two TV appearances and shooting on the set of his second film 'Beyond the Law'.
Inside Daisy Clover
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
A girl on the road to stardom fights the dehumanizing effects of Hollywood life.
The Boy from Oklahoma
Steve
A town despot makes a guileless patsy the sheriff, lives to regret it.
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Georges Brevert
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
Three Sailors and a Girl
Sailor (uncredited)
A group of sailors invest in a musical revue.
So This Is Love
Buddy Nash
Film biography of opera star Grace Moore, released in 1953.
Trouble Along the Way
Football Broadcaster (voice)
Struggling to retain custody of his daughter following his divorce, football coach Steve Williams finds himself embroiled in a recruiting scandal at the tiny Catholic college he is trying to bring back to football respectability.
Cattle Town
Governor's secretary
The governor of Texas sends a cowboy to keep the peace between ranchers and a land baron.