The Merv Griffin Show

1962-1986
23 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Family, Music, Talk & Interview
TV-PG

Merv Griffin interviews actors, actresses, writers, authors, directors, scientists, doctors, psychics, politicians, etc. to discuss their past and current work; the current pop culture; the arts and entertainment industry; world events; and medical advice and helpful hints for the viewers at home.

1962-1986
23 seasons
NBC
Comedy, Family, Music, Talk & Interview
TV-PG

The Biz: Revisiting The Merv Griffin Show

Merv Griffin died in 2007, but he lives on in TV history thanks to having created the remarkably durable game shows Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. He even composed the iconic Jeopardy theme song. But for baby boomers, Griffin will always be remembered for his talk show that ran in several incarnations from 1962 to 1986. Thanks to a hilarious impersonation by SCTV's Rick Moranis, Griffin developed a reputation for being an obsequious lightweight who ooh-ed and ahh-ed at every word his guests said.

Tue, Nov 11, 2014

The Biz: Revisiting The Merv Griffin Show

The Guy Inside Big Bird Is Flying High

On April 28, puppeteer Caroll Spinney, the man who has brought Big Bird to life since Sesame Street's 1969 debut, will be honored at the Daytime Emmys with a Lifetime Achievement Award. At last week's nominations event, TVGuide.com chatted with Spinney about his fine-feathered friend's big night — but alas, not before he put away his other alter ego, a certain green Grouch. (Kids, click away now before I traumatize you with too much about Sesame Street's inner workings.) TVGuide.com: I see that you just packed Oscar away in his duffel bag....Caroll Spinney: That's what he likes best. That way, he doesn't have people bothering him. TVGuide.com: How has your j

Wed, Feb 15, 2006