Merv
A very sad story today, the ending of a wonderful life and person, who brought joy to millions over half a century.Merv Griffin died of prostate cancer today, at 82.
He was as different from the others (Johnny, Jack, Steve, Joey, etc...) as he was both accessable and individualistic.
He was not an egghead (I mean that in a good way) like Cavett or Susskind, but rather an intelligent broadcaster who was not afraid to swoon over a guest or ooh or ahh over something particularly interesting.
For 20 years (with a short stay at CBS) Merv made afternoons with celebrities a regular thing in our living room.
Not an intellectual, but smart, he knew what questions to ask, and, perhaps as important, knew when to be discreet.
I remember he was rather amused by the Village People when they appeared on his show in the late 70's. After singing "In The Navy", Merv looked straight into the camera and said "I'm glad we're not at war now".
Wow. Will I miss Merv Griffin.
Joe Postove
He was as different from the others (Johnny, Jack, Steve, Joey, etc...) as he was both accessable and individualistic.
He was not an egghead (I mean that in a good way) like Cavett or Susskind, but rather an intelligent broadcaster who was not afraid to swoon over a guest or ooh or ahh over something particularly interesting.
For 20 years (with a short stay at CBS) Merv made afternoons with celebrities a regular thing in our living room.
Not an intellectual, but smart, he knew what questions to ask, and, perhaps as important, knew when to be discreet.
I remember he was rather amused by the Village People when they appeared on his show in the late 70's. After singing "In The Navy", Merv looked straight into the camera and said "I'm glad we're not at war now".
Wow. Will I miss Merv Griffin.
Joe Postove
posted by Mr. Liberty at 11:34 AM
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