Griffin, Merv 1925-2007

Overview

Works:	404 works in 435 publications in 3 languages and 6,377 library holdings
Roles:	Host, Performer, Actor, Vocalist, Singer, Instrumentalist
Classifications:	pn1992.4.g77, 791.450924

Publication Timeline

1940 |

|2020

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Publications about Merv Griffin

Publications by Merv Griffin

Publications by Merv Griffin, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about Merv Griffin

Merv Griffin : a life in the closet by Darwin Porter ( Book )
Griffin in history and mythology by William Henry ( Book )
Papers, ca. 1940-ca.1999 by Merv Griffin ( )
Presentation of Jean Charlot's painting: The Cooking lesson to Merv Griffin by Arthur and Katherine Murray by Arthur Murray ( Recording )
Records, 1971-1998 (bulk 1982-1987) by MCI Communications Corporation ( )

Coffee with Merv Griffin ( Visual )

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Most widely held works by Merv Griffin

Merv, an autobiography by Merv Griffin ( Book )
8 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 1,193 libraries worldwide

Merv : making the good life last by Merv Griffin ( Book )
4 editions published in 2003 in English and held by 817 libraries worldwide
A look at the "retirement" years of one of America's most revered show business icons details his many business successes and reveals the personal issues and tragedies he has faced.

From where I sit : Merv Griffin's book of people by Merv Griffin ( Book )
2 editions published between 1982 and 1983 in English and held by 597 libraries worldwide

Shade ( Visual )
6 editions published in 2004 in English and Spanish and held by 220 libraries worldwide
Three small-time grifters devise a plan to beat the Dean, the ultimate card mechanic, in this film centered around L.A.'s underground gambling scene.

The Jeopardy! challenge : the toughest games from America's greatest quiz show! ; featuring the teen tournament, the college tournament, the seniors tournament, the tournament of champions by Alex Trebek ( Book )
2 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 166 libraries worldwide
Offers fans of the popular game show the opportunity to test their mettle against nineteen of the show's most difficult games.

The Merv Griffin show. 40 of the most interesting people of our time ( Visual )
9 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 163 libraries worldwide
Features some of Griffin's most entertaining and well known interviews.

The Jeopardy! challenge [the toughest games from America's greatest quiz show by Alex Trebek ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1992 in English and held by 27 libraries worldwide
Offers a variety of questions used on the television show to the listener who may play along with the game.

So this is love the story of Grace Moore ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 21 libraries worldwide
Forget her string of Broadway successes. Forget even the flowers and candlelight ardor of handsome bachelors. There's only one great passion in Grace Moore's life, to star at New York's Metropolian Opera House. This film is about how Grace Moore sang her dream into reality.

The crooners ( Recording )
1 edition published in 2000 in English and held by 20 libraries worldwide

So this is love the story of Grace Moore ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 17 libraries worldwide
Forget her string of Broadway successes. Forget even the flowers and candlelight ardor of handsome bachelors. There's only one great passion in Grace Moore's life, to star at New York's Metropolitan Opera House. This film is about how Grace Moore sang her dream into reality.

A twinkling piano in the next apartment by Merv Griffin ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide

Andy Williams ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2004 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide
Andy Williams has enjoyed one of the most successful and enduring careers of any entertainer. From 1956 to 1972, he had 29 Top 40 singles and 20 Top 40 albums. His TV show aired for nearly a decade. He is still performing nightly to crowds of adoring fans, crooning favorites like "Moon River" and "The Days of Wine and Roses." From his local radio show in the '40s to the shocking trial of his ex-wife for killing her boyfriend. Follows Andy's journey to stardom and get a rare glimpse into his private life. Filled with performance clips and excerpts from his show.

Jack is back by Jack Sheldon ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1995 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide

Alf & 'alf Merv Griffin & Arthur Treacher in London by Merv Griffin ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1966 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide

Freddy Martin plays Jerome Kern for dancing by Jerome Kern ( Recording )
5 editions published between 1950 and 1951 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide

Selections from "The quiet man by Merv Griffin ( Recording )
2 editions published in 1952 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide

Europe's Big Top Circus stars live from the Hippodrome ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2007 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide
"Lions, elephants, polar bears and high-flying gymnasts join the jugglers and high-flying trapeze artists from some of Europe's top circuses"--Container.

Pioneers of television. Episode 1, Late night ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2008 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide
The first segment in a four-part series featuring archival clips to offer a fresh take on the first celebrities of television, including interviews with many of them. In Late night, Steve Allen, Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, Dick Cavett, Joey Bishop and Johnny Carson headline the episode about the performers who gave us a reason to stay up late.

Merv Griffin's dance party by Merv Griffin ( Recording )
1 edition published in 1961 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide

Midnight music by Freddy Martin ( Recording )
3 editions published between 1951 and 1952 in No Linguistic content and English and held by 3 libraries worldwide

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