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	Griffin, Merv
		Merv Griffin had a series of overlapping careers in show business as a singer and band leader, then as a talk show host and developer of game shows for television.
		Griffin's career as a television talk show host was associated from the beginning with that of Johnny Carson, the reigning "king of late night talk" from the 1960s through the 1980s.
		Griffin, who came to New York to sign a record contract with RCA in the early 1950s, was subject to a series of other influences.
	www.museum.tv /archives/etv/G/htmlG/griffinmerv/griffinmerv.htm (879 words)

	Merv Griffin Productions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Merv Griffin Productions (later Merv Griffin Enterprises now Merv Griffin Entertainment) is a production outfit owned by television mogul Merv Griffin that was founded in 1964.
		In 1994, Merv Griffin Enterprises was folded into Columbia TriStar Television, although Griffin himself continues to hold the copyright on these shows.
		Griffin subsequently started another company, Merv Griffin Entertainment, to create new shows as well as revivals of recent franchises (such as Dance Fever, revived in 2003 for the ABC Family channel).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Merv_Griffin_Productions (308 words)

	Charlie O'Donnell - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		But the show for which he is best known is Merv Griffin's Wheel of Fortune.
		Griffin himself knew the only person who could serve as the show's thunderous announcer was Charlie O (as O'Donnell is otherwise called).
		His most famous shout on the series is "...twenty five th-oooooooooo-sand dollars!" (or higher, depending on the amount of money won in the show's bonus round).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Charlie_O'Donnell (266 words)

	Los Angeles Business Journal: Merv Griffin nearing sale of Beverly Hilton Hotel to owners of Peninsula - Up Front (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Merv Griffin is close to a deal to sell his 581-room Beverly Hilton Hotel for as much as $110 million to Probity International Corp, the managing partner of the Peninsula Beverly Hills.
		Griffin bought the Beverly Hilton, which sits on 8.9 acres at Beverly Hills' western border, from a partnership of Hilton Hotels Corp. and Prudential Insurance Co. of America for $100.2 million in late 1987.
		Griffin, who made his early fortune as a singer and television host, created the game shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy." He sold his Merv Griffin Productions to Columbia Pictures in 1986 for $250 million.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m5072/is_26_25/ai_105476924 (925 words)

	Merv on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Present-day Merv, c.20 mi (30 km) from the old city, was renamed Mary in 1937.
		Crash Landing: Merv Adelson--TV mogul, multimillionaire, and friend of the famous--lived a show-business fantasy.
		Merv Griffin At The Rosemary Clooney's Life Celebrated By Her Family
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Merv.asp (559 words)

	:: OMNITV.ca -- Wheel of Fortune Bios ::
		Merv Griffin, the genial host of the Emmy-Award winning The Merv Griffin Show for 24 years, has segued into the genial, hands-on owner of three luxury properties that comprise Merv Griffin Hotels, a unit of the multi-faceted umbrella company, The Griffin Group.
		Merv Griffin "came up through the ranks" in the classic sense, entering talent contests, writing songs and singing on a local radio station.
		Merv also appeared as a contract player for Warner Bros. in a number of box-office winners, such as So This Is Love with Kathryn Grayson and The Boy from Oklahoma with Will Rogers Jr.
	www.omnitv.ca /tv/wheeloffortune/bio_merv.shtml?printfriendly (491 words)

	Merv Griffin Productions -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Merv Griffin Productions (aka Merv Griffin Enterprises and Merv Griffin Entertainment) is a production outfit owned by television mogul (Click link for more info and facts about Merv Griffin) Merv Griffin.
		In 1995, Griffin sold the shows Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune to what is now (Click link for more info and facts about Sony Pictures Entertainment) Sony Pictures Entertainment, although Griffin himself continues to hold the copyright on these shows.
		The Griffin company continues to create new shows as well as revivals of recent franchises (such as Dance Fever, revived in 2003 for the (Click link for more info and facts about ABC Family) ABC Family channel).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/me/merv_griffin_productions.htm (321 words)

	Jeopardy
		Merv Griffin developed this game with his then-wife Julann in the early 1960s.
		Griffin had noted the difficulty in coming up with new quiz shows, and Julann recommended a show where contestants were given the answer and had to come up with the questions.
		The show, which had a year to go on its contract, was canceled by NBC in a deal with Merv Griffin, with Griffin placing a new game on NBC’s daytime schedule in its place.
	www.curtalliaume.com /jeopardy.html (1770 words)

	History, 1964-1975 :: Jeopardy: The Art Fleming Years
		A daytime talk show that Griffin hosted and produced had been cancelled by NBC earlier that year; as part of a severance agreement, Griffin would be allowed to develop a game show for the network.
		Merv thought she was joking, and remarked that he would likely end up in jail if he produced such a program.
		Merv Griffin Productions still had a year remaining on the Jeopardy contract; NBC would air a new Griffin-produced show for the remaining year.
	www.geocities.com /artflemingjeopardy/64history.html (1504 words)

	Merv Griffin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This impressive list of credits began when Griffin was a headline singer with some of biggest acts of the big band era: Freddy Martin and his orchestra, Kay Kyser, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey and Benny Goodman all found a spot on the mike for the young Merv.
		Griffin, ever the irrepressible host, often stole the show from his guests with his characteristic combination of humor, charisma, and mischievous energy.
		Griffin, however, is not altogether unlike the millions of people he entertains everyday with his many projects.
	www.brentwoodmagazine.com /may-june-2000/merv/feature-1.html (826 words)

	CBS News \| Merv Griffin's Good Life \| March 28, 2003 17:01:33
		He could also tackle his television production company, which is reviving his "Dance Fever" series, or his movie company, which will soon release its first feature - "Shade," starring Sylvester Stallone - or Merv Griffin Productions, which stages movie premieres and other live events, including the Golden Globes and Grammys.
		Griffin also found time recently to record an album and is preparing another.
		Griffin said he got what he wanted, but has since divested himself of his gaming investments, including Paradise Island in the Bahamas.
	www.cbsnews.com /stories/2003/03/28/print/main546604.shtml (903 words)

	Applied Technology: Moviola's Journeyman
		Merv Griffin Productions (MGP) needed a virtual studio technically capable and rugged enough to survive a month-long road trip for its MTV Campus Invasion tour this past March.
		To perform these virtual interviews, Merv Griffin Productions had to find a portable tool to perform live chroma key in the field.
		About two months before MTV was to depart on their collegiate tour, Moviola conceptualized what was to become the Journeyman as a solution to the issues at hand.
	broadcastengineering.com /mag/broadcasting_applied_technology_moviolas (618 words)

	Merv Griffin's Swingin' Surprise Birthday Party w/ Michael Andrew (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Singer / Bandleader Michael Andrew, Swingerhead and The Coconut Club Orchestra perform for and with the host-with-the-most, Merv Griffin, throughout the county.
		Merv was quoted on national television (CNN's "Larry King Live") saying "Michael is one of the great singers of our time".
		The 2nd and 3rd photos are from Merv Griffin's surprise birthday party - naturally Merv** joined in for the California fun and sang a crowd wowing Sinatra medley with his 'favorite band'.
	www.swingerhead.com /Pictures/mervs_bday.htm (176 words)

	G/M! PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES THE EXPERIENTIAL AGENCY (XA) LOS ANGELES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Chicago, IL (August 2003) - Frank Goldstin, Founder/CEO, G/M! Productions, is pleased to announce the introduction of a Los Angeles office, which officially opens in August 2003.
		Known across the country as the "Experiential Agency," G/M! Productions was recently named one of the "Top 50 Special Event Firms" by Special Events Magazine (September 2002).
		She has worked on every type of "live" program imaginable, knows the luxury and visible brand market, is savvy, and has the experience to launch XA in the LA marketplace." Gelfand, formerly an executive with Merv Griffin Productions, has joined XA as Executive Vice President, Business Development.
	www.experientialagency.com /press/XALOSANGELES.php (371 words)

	MEDIA ADVISORY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Due to an overwhelming demand expressed by the public, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Foundation is working to produce an official CD and DVD of all Funeral and Burial proceedings for President Ronald Reagan.
		The CD and DVD will be produced in conjunction with Merv Griffin Productions.
		We caution the public to be aware that there is an abundance of unauthorized and unlicensed product relating to the funeral proceedings.
	www.ronaldreaganmemorial.com /pressrelease_st17.asp (283 words)

	Merv Griffin
		Merv Griffin to refocus efforts with new shows.
		Merv Griffin Establishes Griffin and Company, LLC A Real Estate Investment Banking Firm.
		Griffin Prod'n arm goes to the Welles.(Merv Griffin Entertainment special "Merv Griffin Interviews" of 40 Orson Welles appearances with Griffin since 1963)(Brief Article) (Variety)
	www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0771917.html (352 words)

	Wheel of Fortune
		Chuck left the show after a contract dispute with producer Merv Griffin.
		Merv Griffin then hired former NFL placekicker for the San Diego Chargers, Rolf Benirschke.
		The new theme song introduced, called "Changing Keys" and composed by Merv Griffin, debuted around '83, and is obviously the more famous Wheel theme.
	www.gameshow-galaxy.net /wheel.htm (782 words)

	CANOE - The Toronto Sun CareerConnection
		Last month, Merv Griffin Productions, the company behind Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and Creative Artists Management, which represents Canadian comedy moguls Lorne Michaels and Ivan Reitman, signed an agreement with the school to cover the lives of the students, and to explore their reasons for choosing the laugh business.
		And much like those contestants, those vying for a spot must flaunt their flair for the funny in an audition next month -- only this time, the vice-president of development for Merv Griffin Productions will be in the audience.
		Merv Griffin Productions, however, was the first to make a serious bid.
	www.canoe.ca /CareerConnectionNews/040414_comedy.html (722 words)

	d1 Special Events Projects
		Description: Since 1999, IMTA, Kadan Productions and design one have teamed up to stage this NYC showcase for aspiring models and other talent.
		Description: design one acted as the lighting production company to fulfill the vision of Bureau Betak.
		Description: In working with Production Designer Tom Lenz, we transformed an otherwise massive space into a sultry intimate party atmosphere.
	www.d1ny.com /design.php?C_ID=5 (355 words)

	DDGlobal - Success Through Innovation
		Merv Griffin Hotels, the result of an aggressive hotel acquisition strategy that began in the late 1980s, now includes premier properties such as the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.
		Through the help of Merv Griffin Productions, these hotel properties are the venue of choice for high profile events such as the Golden Globe Awards.
		Through Merv Griffin Entertainment, Merv Griffin continues to develop and produce game shows and other forms of television programming.
	www.ddglobal.com /case_s4_merv.html (432 words)

	Merv (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Merv, ancient city, in Turkmenistan, in a large oasis of the Kara Kum desert, on the Murgab River.
		Merv Griffin - Merv Griffin television host, businessman Born: 7/6/1925 Birthplace: San Mateo, Calif. After a...
		Merv Griffin Forms Merv Griffin Productions, Acquires CES, Inc.; Hires Top Executives (PR Newswire)
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/history/A0832827.html (398 words)

	GUEST ROOM: MERV GRIFFIN OF THE GRIFFIN GROUP
		FAMOUS FOR MORE than 50 years, Merv Griffin has built a lengthy resume as a singer, actor, talk-show host and game-show producer.
		MERV GRIFFIN: I gave a party in 1995 at my swimming pool [at the Beverly Hilton] and hired a local event producer.
		Merv Griffin Productions can be reached at 310/887-6086, www.merv.com.
	specialevents.com /fundraisers/meetings_special_event_showman (771 words)

	Bounce Event Marketing - Live Event Marketing, Management and Production
		He has held senior positions with some of the largest names in TV including Smith-Hemion and Cossette Productions, and was a founding partner of Merv Griffin Productions (MGP).
		Swift produced the Mircrosoft Windows 2000 product launch which was viewed live worldwide via satellite and the internet.
		His production accomplishments in the political arena include, Arnold Schwarzenegger campaign, the Inaugural of California Governor Gray Davis, several presidential galas and state dinners for President George Bush, diplomats and members of Congress, Co-entertainment Chair for Ronald Reagan's 1981 Inaugural Ball, and the opening of the Ronald Reagan Library in California.
	s98463803.onlinehome.us /teamtim.htm (460 words)

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		SHADE is an RKO Pictures Production in association with Merv Griffin Entertainment, Hammond Entertainment, Judgment Pictures and Cobalt Media Group.
		I guess I was very fortunate because I had a great, great cast and production crew on this film.
		“Every low-budget production is a challenge, especially when working with big stars; yet this film captured something special from the start.
	www.stallonezone.com /032504shade.htm (577 words)

	Terry Terry Portfolio
		TerryTerry Productions, Inc., a locally owned and operated premiere talent agency in the Pacific Northwest, has been in the business for over 19 years.
		She works with various production companies in film, television, commercial and industrial media throughout the Northwest, providing them with highly trained and skilled professional actors.
		The below is just a small list of the productions she's been involved in.
	www.terryterry.com /TerryPortfolio.html (114 words)

	Merv Griffin (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Performer/tycoon, and former big band vocalist with Freddy Martin's orchestra from the late 1940s, who scored a hit in 1949 with the novelty song, "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts".
		Griffin moved from radio to TV in the 1950s first as a singer, then as a variety and game show host and finally as the easygoing, enthusiastic host of his own successful syndicated celebrity talk show (1965-86).
		In 1979, he expanded his career to TV producing (including the profitable game shows "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune") and since has built a business empire which includes radio stations, racehorses, hotels and vineyards, gaining him a place in FORBES magazines ranking of America's top 400.
	www.hollywood.com /celebs/detail/celeb/194493 (400 words)

	Lighting&Sound America Online - News
		Dauksts brings to XL Video 30 years of experience in concert touring and production around the world.
		He has worked extensively in staging, lighting, and production capacities.
		During the 1980s Dauksts was vice president of lighting at Nocturne Productions; his tenure there paralleled large growth and increased sophistication in the company's lighting business.
	www.lightingandsoundamerica.com /news/story.asp?ID=QDX2NJ (287 words)

	ipedia.com: Wheel of Fortune Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Wheel of Fortune is a television game show originally devised by Merv Griffin, and which runs in local editions around the world.
		Chuck Woolery left Wheel on December 25, 1981, after a salary dispute with Merv Griffin; three days later, Pat Sajak replaced him.
		The series is produced in the U.S. by Merv Griffin's company, Califon Productions, in association with Sony Pictures Television, and distributed by King World.
	www.ipedia.com /wheel_of_fortune.html (1732 words)

	General Releases purduesports.com - Purdue University Official Athletic Site
		This past summer I had the unique and incredible opportunity to work for Merv Griffin Productions in Los Angeles.
		For the most part, I was an assistant to an assistant of the Vice President of Productions.
		But for the latter half of the summer I worked on the set of a new children's game show called "Click!" The writers of the show found themselves a few questions short and I immediately suggested that I write a few for them.
	purduesports.collegesports.com /genrel/bits/pur-bits-19971114.html (382 words)

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