Warmer weather is upon us, and since laughter goes naturally with sunshine, we thought we’d celebrate with some great vintage comedy performances from The Merv Griffin Show. From 1963 through 1986, over 5000 guests appeared on The Merv Griffin Show. … Continue reading
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Everyone needs a bit of extra motivation and inspiration now and then. Over the years, Merv had the opportunity to interview so many wise and inspiring people, so we thought we would share just a few of our favorites with … Continue reading
We have an exciting announcement for fans of Merv, The Merv Griffin Show, vintage Hollywood, and classic television! We’ve launched an official Merv Merchandise online store with online retailer Zazzle! In it you can find tee shirts, mugs, hats, and … Continue reading
Steve Randisi, author of The Merv Griffin Show: The Inside Story interviews Ray Sneath Born in Glendale, California in 1945, Ray Sneath has worn many hats behind the scenes of the television industry, beginning as a carpenter, and then working … Continue reading
A brand new book from Steve Randisi, author and lifelong follower of Merv’s shows and work, has just been released. The Merv Griffin Show: The Inside Story covers the show’s extensive history, features vivid recaps of several “lost” episodes, and … Continue reading
Who doesn’t have great memories of watching John Travolta and Olivia Newton John together in the classic movie Grease? Revisit those summer feelings with Merv’s charming 1981 interview with John and Olivia, as they sit down together and talk about … Continue reading
From 1963 through 1986, over 5000 guests appeared on The Merv Griffin Show. So many of them were beloved talented performers in comedy, and a great number of these appearances have now turned into treasures to be shared and enjoyed. Many … Continue reading
March is Women’s History Month, and we couldn’t think of a better way to honor it then to celebrate some of the inspiring women Merv had the privilege of interviewing over the years. Below are three classic, fascinating interviews with comedy icon … Continue reading
With all the popular quotes and classic clips of Merv floating around online, we thought it would be fun to do a roundup here of just a few of his most popular quotes. Witty, wise, and no-nonsense, here are six … Continue reading
Happy birthday Merv Griffin! Merv was born on July 6th, 1925. In celebration, we thought we would post five fun facts about his life and accomplishments that you may not have heard about. Merv had a passion for singing and got … Continue reading