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The Merv Griffin Show

  • TV Series
  • 1962–19861962–1986
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
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Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerou... Read allMerv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
531
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Merv Griffin
    • Mort Lindsey
    • Mort Lindsey Orchestra
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  • Stars
    • Merv Griffin
    • Mort Lindsey
    • Mort Lindsey Orchestra
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    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 11 wins & 20 nominations total

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    Merv Griffin
    Merv Griffin
    • Self - Hostas Self - Host…
    4305 episodes4305 eps • 1962–1986
    Mort Lindsey
    • Selfas Self…
    2298 episodes2298 eps • 1965–1986
    Mort Lindsey Orchestra
    • Themselvesas Themselves…
    2297 episodes2297 eps • 1965–1982
    Arthur Treacher
    Arthur Treacher
    • Selfas Self…
    1183 episodes1183 eps • 1962–1974
    Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano
    • Self - guest Announceras Self - guest Announcer…
    92 episodes92 eps • 1966–1970
    Milt Kamen
    • Selfas Self…
    83 episodes83 eps • 1962–1975
    Aliza Kashi
    • Selfas Self…
    82 episodes82 eps • 1965–1974
    Henry Morgan
    Henry Morgan
    • Selfas Self…
    76 episodes76 eps • 1962–1973
    Jackie Vernon
    Jackie Vernon
    • Selfas Self…
    75 episodes75 eps • 1965–1977
    Renée Taylor
    Renée Taylor
    • Selfas Self…
    73 episodes73 eps • 1965–1974
    Hermione Gingold
    Hermione Gingold
    • Selfas Self…
    69 episodes69 eps • 1962–1980
    Orson Bean
    Orson Bean
    • Selfas Self…
    68 episodes68 eps • 1965–1980
    Jack Douglas
    • Selfas Self…
    65 episodes65 eps • 1965–1976
    Marty Allen
    Marty Allen
    • Selfas Self…
    65 episodes65 eps • 1965–1975
    Reiko Douglas
    • Selfas Self…
    63 episodes63 eps • 1965–1976
    Charo
    Charo
    • Selfas Self…
    62 episodes62 eps • 1966–1977
    Joyce Brothers
    Joyce Brothers
    • Selfas Self
    60 episodes60 eps • 1962–1986
    Totie Fields
    • Selfas Self
    59 episodes59 eps • 1966–1977
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    Storyline

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    Merv Griffin interviews actors, actresses, writers, authors, directors, scientists, doctors, psychics, politicians, etc. to discuss their past and current work; the current pop culture; the arts and entertainment industry; world events; and medical advice and helpful hints for the viewers at home.
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    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Music
      • Talk-Show
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and director.
    • Alternate versions
      Also available in a computer colorized version.
    • Connections
      Edited into Biography: Andy Kaufman's Really Big Show (1999)

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    10/10
    When a talk show actually had talk...
    Unlike today's late night talk shows that are filled with shtick and gimmicks, the Merv Griffin Show truly highlights its guests and has terrific conversations with them. Of course, the wit and experience of the guests were of a higher caliber too. The older ones were icons like Jack Benny, Laurence Olivier, and Hedy LaMarr. The younger ones were amazing talents like Steve Martin and Jay Leno. Merv Griffin is so respectful and to his guests, never making it about himself. Each segment is a treasure.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 1, 1962 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • El Show de Merv Griffin
    • Filming locations
      • Hollywood Palace Theater - 1735 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
      • Merv Griffin Entertainment
      • CBS
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color

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