Acting
Merv Griffin
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.
Acting
- 2023Pretty Baby: Brooke ShieldsSelf (archive footage)2 ep.
- 2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2005The Apprentice: Martha Stewart1 ep.
- 2005Fat ActressMerv Griffin1 ep.
- 2004Alf's Hit Talk Show1 ep.
- 2004TV Land Moguls6 ep.
- 1998HerculesMerv Griffin (voice)2 ep.
- 1995Hope and GloriaMerv Griffin1 ep.
- 1985Alice in WonderlandConductor1 ep.
- 1979Presenting Susan Anton1 ep.
- 1979CBS News Sunday MorningSelf1 ep.
- 1976Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanSelf1 ep.
- 1972Sanford and Son1 ep.
- 1971The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour2 ep.
- 1971The Pet SetSelf1 ep.
- 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf - Host1082 ep.
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf - Guest Host7 ep.
- 1949The Emmy AwardsSelf1 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2026Pop Culture Jeopardy!Original Series Creator20 ep.
- 2024Pop Culture Jeopardy!Original Series Creator40 ep.
- 1990Super Jeopardy!Producer13 ep.
- 1990MonopolyProducer13 ep.
- 1984Jeopardy!Executive Producer5737 ep.
- 1983Wheel of FortuneCreator, Producer526 ep.
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowWriter1082 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2023Pretty Baby: Brooke ShieldsSelf (archive footage)2 ep.
- 2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2006CBS News Sunday MorningSelf1 ep.
- 2004The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf2 ep.
- 2006The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 ep.
- 2005The Apprentice: Martha Stewart1 ep.
- 2005The Tony Danza ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2005Fat ActressMerv Griffin1 ep.
- 2005E! True Hollywood Story1 ep.
- 2004Alf's Hit Talk Show1 ep.
- 2004Late Show with David LettermanSelf (voice) (uncredited)1 ep.
- 2003The Daily ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1998HerculesMerv Griffin (voice)2 ep.
- 1995Hope and GloriaMerv Griffin1 ep.
- 1992The Golden GirlsMerv Griffin1 ep.
- 1991The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf1 ep.
- 1989NewhartMerv Griffin1 ep.
- 1985Alice in WonderlandConductor1 ep.
- 1982Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited)1 ep.
- 1979Presenting Susan Anton1 ep.
- 1976Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanSelf1 ep.
- 1975Sanford and Son1 ep.
- 1974Dinah!Self1 ep.
- 1971The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour2 ep.
- 1971The Pet SetSelf1 ep.
- 1969The Carol Burnett ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1969The Emmy AwardsSelf1 ep.
- 1962Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf, Self - Guest Host7 ep.
Also known as: Mervyn Edward Griffin Jr.