Quote of the day
Good authors, too, who once knew better words
Now only use four-letter words
Writing prose —
Anything goes.
Merv Griffin
Born: July 6, 1925
Died: August 12, 2007 (aged 82)
Bio: Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. was an American television host, musician, singer, actor, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in film and on Broadway.
Known for:
- The Merv Griffin Show (Since 1962)
- Jeopardy! (Since 1964)
- Wheel of Fortune (Since 1975)
- Play Your Hunch (1958 – 1963)
- Dance Fever (1979 – 1987)