Merv griffin was a singer and band leader, movie actor, television personality and media mogul who in his time hosting the merv griffin show (1962) was second in fame and influence as a talk show. Mervyn edward merv griffin, jr • he was interested in singing and playing the piano, and.
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Merv griffin, the creator of jeopardy
And wheel of fortune, is remembered as a television pioneer for his role developing the game show format.
Merv griffin was a popular american tv host, singer, and media mogul, known for creating internationally reputed game shows such as ‘the wheel of fortune’ Merv griffin was a genius at creating hit game shows, including jeopardy and wheel of fortune He also hosted his own talk show. Griffin wanted to launch a game show but found that networks were hesitant after the 1950s quiz show scandals
He landed on the idea of jeopardy During a conversation with his wife when she.



