Merv Griffin

AKA: Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.
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1925-07-06

San Mateo, California, USA

Biography

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 - TV Host (archive footage)

2019-03-12 6.9

I Am Richard Pryor

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. ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

1969-06-25 5.7

Hello Down There

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! ...
Genre :Comedy, Music, Science Fiction

Himself

1984-01-27 6.2

The Lonely Guy

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. ...
Genre :Comedy, Romance

Georges Brevert

1954-03-27 6.4

Phantom of the Rue Morgue

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 somethi ...
Genre :Thriller, Crime, Mystery, Horror

Anchorma

1982-12-09 2.7

Slapstick of Another Kind

A rich, beautiful couple give birth to deformed alien twins who, when their heads are together, are the smartest kids on the planet. ...
Genre :Comedy, Science Fiction

Governor's secretary

1952-09-06 6.7

Cattle Town

The governor of Texas sends a cowboy to keep the peace between ranchers and a land baron. ...
Genre :Western

Steve

1954-02-27 5.2

The Boy from Oklahoma

A town despot makes a guileless patsy the sheriff, lives to regret it. ...
Genre :Western

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

1966-02-10 5.6

Inside Daisy Clover

A girl on the road to stardom fights the dehumanizing effects of Hollywood life. ...
Genre :Drama, Music, Romance

Buddy Nash

1953-07-15 3.8

So This Is Love

Film biography of opera star Grace Moore, released in 1953. ...
Genre :Music, Romance

Self

2000-12-17 0

Murder at the Cannes Film Festival

A comedic murder mystery set in the middle of the Cannes Film Fest. Amidst the bumbling and drama, twists and turns emerge. ...
Genre :Comedy, Mystery, TV Movie

Acappella Singer

1980-10-03 5.091

One Trick Pony

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. ...
Genre :Drama

Himself

2008-03-05 4.5

Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon

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 continue ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

2022-12-20 7

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

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 ...
Genre :Music, History, Drama

Self

1968-01-01 0

Will the Real Norman Mailer Please Stand Up?

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 ' ...
Genre :Documentary

Football Broadcaster (voice)

1953-04-04 5.9

Trouble Along the Way

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 bac ...
Genre :Comedy, Drama

The Elevator Killer

1983-06-10 6.231

The Man with Two Brains

A brain surgeon marries a femme fatale, causing his life to turn upside down. Things go more awry when he falls in love with a talking brain. ...
Genre :Comedy, Science Fiction

Sailor (uncredited)

1953-11-23 6

Three Sailors and a Girl

A group of sailors invest in a musical revue. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self (archive footage)

2013-04-23 7.024

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Mike Epps, Richard Pryor Jr. and others recount the culture-defining influence of Richard Pryor - one of America's most brilliant, iconic comic minds. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2018-07-05 7.308

Whitney

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. ...
Genre :Music, Documentary

Self

1986-08-23 0

Rickles... On the Loose

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. ...
Genre :Comedy

Self (archive footage)

2018-06-29 7.4

Game Changers

Alex Trebek hosts a documentary about television game shows featuring interviews with a number of game show hosts and producers. ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

2005-01-01 0

An-THOR-Logy 1976-1985

A collection of videos, interviews, live performances, and TV show clips from the king of muscle rock, Thor. ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self (archive footage)

2020-04-27 6.778

My Darling Vivian

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 featu ...
Genre :Documentary, Romance

Merv Griffin - National Anthem Singer

1976-11-12 6.196

Two-Minute Warning

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 an ...
Genre :Action, Thriller

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

2017-03-19 7.3

John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

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. ...
Genre :Documentary, TV Movie

Self - TV Host (archive footage)

2021-06-18 2.5

Truman & Tennessee: An Intimate Conversation

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, t ...
Genre :Documentary

Himself

1979-08-17 5.704

The Seduction of Joe Tynan

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 furt ...
Genre :Drama

2021-11-19 7.479

The Real Charlie Chaplin

A look at the life and work of Charlie Chaplin in his own words featuring an in-depth interview he gave to Life magazine in 1966. ...
Genre :Documentary, Drama

The Voice Of... (Voice)

1983-02-18 3

The Funny Farm

The laughs are nonstop as a gang of ambitious young comics strives to make it in the exciting world of stand-up comedy at the famous comedy club in L.A., The Funny Farm. These budding comedy stars are ...
Genre :Drama, Comedy

Self (archive footage)

2014-07-04 2

Mystical Traveler: The Life and Times of Dr. John-Roger

This inspiring documentary follows the life and times of Dr. John-Roger - NY Times #1 Bestselling Author and Spiritual Wayshower. From adolescence John-Roger was aware of much more than this physical ...
Genre :Documentary

Self

1986-11-30 6

All Star Party for Clint Eastwood

Genre :Documentary, TV Movie

Self (archive footage)

2024-01-21 7.5

DEVO

Originally formed amidst the chaos of the 1970 Kent State anti-Vietnam War protest killings, the not quite new wave band Devo scored a hit with "Whip It" and gained mainstream success with their messa ...
Genre :Documentary, Music

Self

2003-09-08 5.64

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres. ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Self

2004-09-13 6.1

The Tony Danza Show

The Tony Danza Show was a daytime variety talk show that premiered on September 13, 2004 in syndication and was distributed by Buena Vista Television. ...
Genre :Talk

1971-08-01 6.5

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour

The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour is an American variety show starring American pop-singer Cher and her husband, Sonny Bono. The show ran on CBS in the United States, when it premiered in August 1971. The ...
Genre :Comedy

Self

1996-07-22 6.4

The Daily Show

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture. ...
Genre :News, Comedy

Merv Griffin

1985-09-14 7.552

The Golden Girls

Four Southern Florida seniors share a house, their dreams, and a whole lot of cheesecake. Bright, promiscuous, clueless and hilarious, these lovely, mismatched ladies form the perfect circle of friend ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Host

1962-10-01 6.2

The Merv Griffin Show

Genre :Talk

Merv Griffin

2005-03-07 6.2

Fat Actress

Kirstie Alley's semi-autobiographical tale describes her struggles as a former television star with weight loss, getting roles, and finding love. ...
Genre :Comedy

1996-08-21 8.127

E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the progr ...
Genre :Documentary

1992-05-25 5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world. ...
Genre :Talk, Comedy

1972-01-14 7.4

Sanford and Son

The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son. ...
Genre :Comedy

1982-10-02 7.1

Newhart

Dick Loudon and his wife Joanna decide to leave life in New York City and buy a little inn in Vermont. Dick is a how-to book writer, who eventually becomes a local TV celebrity as host of "Vermont Tod ...
Genre :Comedy, Drama

2005-09-21 0

The Apprentice: Martha Stewart

The Apprentice: Martha Stewart is a reality game show and a spin-off from the series, The Apprentice, that ran in the fall of 2005. Broadcast on NBC, the show featured business tycoon Martha Stewart. ...
Genre :Reality

Self

1979-01-28 6.9

CBS News Sunday Morning

The sparkling notes of a trumpet fanfare and the familiar logo of the sun alert viewers that it's time for CBS's Sunday morning staple. Journalist Jane Pauley helms the show, taking over hosting dutie ...
Genre :News

2004-04-21 6

TV Land Moguls

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Self

1949-01-25 7.9

The Emmy Awards

An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. ...
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Self (archive footage)

2023-04-03 7.444

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice. ...
Genre :Documentary

Self - Guest Host

1957-07-29 7

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired during late-night. During most of its run it was broadc ...
Genre :Talk

Merv Griffin (voice)

1998-08-31 6.88

Hercules

Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Phil. Many of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses pay visit to the young hero-to-be and help or ...
Genre :Comedy, Kids, Animation, Action & Adventure

1979-04-26 0

Presenting Susan Anton

"Presenting Susan Anton" is a variety hour that spotlights the music and comedy talents of Susan Anton and helped catapult the beautiful blonde bombshell into the limelight. ...
Genre :Talk

2004-07-07 5

Alf's Hit Talk Show

ALF's Hit Talk Show is an American cable television talk show that aired on TV Land in 2004 for seven episodes. The host is the puppet character ALF, of 1980s television fame. At the beginning of each ...
Genre :Comedy, Talk

Merv Griffin

1995-03-09 5

Hope and Gloria

Hope and Gloria is an American sitcom produced by Warner Bros. Television and aired on NBC from March 9, 1995, through June 22, 1996. The show was canceled after 35 episodes. It starred Cynthia Steven ...
Genre :Comedy

Self - Guest

1967-09-11 7.7

The Carol Burnett Show

The Carol Burnett Show is an American variety/sketch comedy television show starring Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway. It originally ran on CBS from Septembe ...
Genre :Comedy, Family

Self

1962-10-01 7.466

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carso ...
Genre :Talk

Self

1971-01-25 5.5

The Pet Set

Each episode of this part talk show, part docuseries begins with animal-loving celebrities showcasing their pets. The showcase transitions into a documentary segment on the species previously showcase ...
Genre :Talk

Self

1957-07-29 7

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

Tonight Starring Jack Paar is an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under The Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. It originally aired during late-night. During most of its run it was broadc ...
Genre :Talk

Self - Guest

2006-09-18 4.2

The Megan Mullally Show

Two-time Emmy Award-winner Megan Mullally, coming off eight seasons as wisecracking socialite Karen Walker on NBC's "Will & Grace," moves into the driver's seat as host for this daytime talk show. Eac ...
Genre :Talk

Conductor

1985-12-09 6.829

Alice in Wonderland

Sometimes she's too big. Or much too small. Sometimes things are backwards. And there's always too much pepper in the soup! Nothing is quite right since Alice chased a very unusual White Rabbit and st ...
Genre :Action & Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Self

1974-10-21 6.7

Dinah!

Dinah's show premiered 9 September 1974 and continued through to 4 September 1981. She started out the 70's with Dinah's Place which usually featured one guest and was more of a home oriented show abo ...
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