Merv Griffin
Рождение : 1925-07-06, San Mateo, California, USA
Смерть : 2007-08-12
История
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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.
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Self (archive footage)
Путь Уитни Хьюстон от хористки из Нью-Джерси до одной из самых именитых и высокооплачиваемых артисток всех времен.
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.
Self (archive footage)
История Вивиан Либерто, первой жены Джонни Кэша и матери его четырех дочерей. Включает в себя ранее не публиковавшиеся кадры и фотографии Джонни Кэша и Розанны Кэш, а также кадры с участием Риз Уизерспун, Хоакина Феникса, Тима Роббинса, Вупи Голдберг, Джона С. Рейли и многих других.
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.
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Исследование жизни и творчества поп-звезды Уитни Хьюстон.
Self (archive footage)
Alex Trebek hosts a documentary about television game shows featuring interviews with a number of game show hosts and producers.
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.
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.
Self (archive footage)
Личный и увлекательный рассказ о необыкновенной жизни и творчестве Ингрид Бергман (1915-82), молодой шведки, ставшей одной из самых знаменитых актрис мирового кино.
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.
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.
Himself
A collection of videos, interviews, live performances, and TV show clips from the king of muscle rock, Thor.
Producer
В Лос-Анджелесских клубах и барах группа покерных кидал устраивает крупную аферу против гангстера Стивенса. Махинации оборачиваются преследованием шулеров, который желает вернуть себе крупную сумму денег и поквитаться с обманщиками.
Self
A comedic murder mystery set in the middle of the Cannes Film Fest. Amidst the bumbling and drama, twists and turns emerge.
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.
Himself
Застав свою подружку в постели с другим, потрясенный до глубины души таким коварством Ларри Хаббарт, решает, что теперь его удел — одиночество. Время идет, и неожиданно, внимание застенчивого Ларри привлекает очаровательная Айрис. Он робко пытается ухаживать, но девушка не обращает на него никакого внимания.
Глубоко переживая неудачу, Хаббарт начинает писать книгу, доверив бумаге все мысли, чувства и переживания одинокого, обманутого и неуверенного в себе парня. Неожиданно книга становится бестселлером, а Ларри — богатым и знаменитым. Теперь у него появляется шанс возобновить отношения с Айрис.
The Elevator Killer
Гениальный нейрохирург Хвахрухэр, коим сам себя считает и профессионально организует PR, изобрел новый метод операций: с отвинчиванием черепа без сбривания шевелюры…
Anchorma
A rich, beautiful couple give birth to deformed alien twins who, when their heads are together, are the smartest kids on the planet.
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.
Himself
История о соблазне, подстерегающем даже самого добропорядочного семьянина и честного политика, перед которым открывается огромный мир искушений: власть, слава, деньги и, конечно же, любовь очаровательной коллеги. Джо Тайнану осталось лишь сделать свой выбор… Но будет ли этот выбор верным?
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.
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!
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'.
Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Молодая девушка Дэйзи Кловер, мечтающая попасть в Голливуд, записала пластинку с песней и отправила на студию. Запись привлекла внимание продюсера Реймонда Свона и Дэйзи стала звездой. Жизнь голливудской дивы нелегка, и Дэйзи пришлось пожертвовать не только собой, чтобы удержаться «на плаву».
Steve
A town despot makes a guileless patsy the sheriff, lives to regret it.
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.
Sailor (uncredited)
A group of sailors invest in a musical revue.
Buddy Nash
Film biography of opera star Grace Moore, released in 1953.
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.
Governor's secretary
The governor of Texas sends a cowboy to keep the peace between ranchers and a land baron.
