LOS ANGELES (Aug. 12) - Merv Griffin, the big band-era crooner turned impresario who parlayed his "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" game shows into a multimillion-dollar empire, died Sunday. He was 82.Griffin died of prostate cancer, according to a statement from his family that was released by Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment.
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I grew up watching "The Merv Griffin Show" with my mom almost everyday in the 70's. And, of course, I've always been a fan of his game shows. Rest in peace Mr. Griffin.
Here's a clip of Merv singing "I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Cocoanuts" --
Be sure to check out Music You (Possibly) Won't Hear Anyplace Else for an INCREDIBLE musical tribute --
The Music Of Merv, Part 1
More Merv--Coconuts, Screamin' Meemies, and more!
Much More Merv!
Yet more Merv....
Merry Mervmas!
Mervelous!
'S Mervelous! Part 2
3 comments:
Wonderful clip! They're doing it faster than on the recorded version. Merv redid this for Carlton in 1961 in sort of a cha-cha version.
He really made this song his own (as much as grew to hate the association!).
Lee
And thanks for the link!
And a late Happy Birthday. Hope you had a great day!
Lee
Thanks Lee. I'm always glad to link to your blog. You provide a wonderful service.
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