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Merv Edward Griffin
(born July 6, 1925, San Mateo, Calif., U.S. — died Aug. 12, 2007, Los Angeles, Calif.) U.S. television producer and entrepreneur. He hosted a radio show (1945 – 48) and sang with Freddy Martin's Orchestra (1948 – 52) before creating and hosting the popular Merv Griffin Show on television (1962 – 63, 1965 – 86). He also created the successful game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. He later owned hotels, resorts, and casinos.

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