Merv Griffin Dies, Age 82
Sunday August 12, 2007
Merv Griffin started his entertainment career on the radio and then was the host of The Merv Griffin Show which aired from 1962 to 1986. A man of many talents, Griffin was the producer of two popular gameshows (Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune), owned a hotel, raised thoroughbred horses, and was also a singer. Merv Griffin died on August 12, 2007 from prostate cancer at age 82.
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Not knowing him personally and only seeing him on television, I liked Merv Griffin. I loved his shows and that he knew what the public would like, my favorite show is Jeopardy, you actually have to think to play the game. He had a nice singing voice and personality and he struck me as being a fair man.
My best to his family.