Merv Griffin was an American television host, musician, actor, and media mogul born on July 6, 1925 in San Mateo, CA. He is best known for creating the long-running TV game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. He also founded Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $1 billion
About
Created the long-running TV game shows Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! He founded Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment.
Before Fame
He played piano and sang in his high school choir, which helped raise money for the school.
Trivia
He hosted his talk show The Merv Griffin Show from 1965 until 1986.
Family Life
He married Julann Wright in 1958. He credited her with coming up with the Jeopardy! concept.
Associated With
He hosted The Price is Right for about a week while Bill Cullen was out on a trip.
