Merv Griffin
Merv Griffin (1925–2007) was an American television host, entertainer, and media mogul.
He hosted *The Merv Griffin Show* for over two decades and created two of the most successful game shows in television history: *Jeopardy!* and *Wheel of Fortune*.
His production company made him one of the wealthiest figures in entertainment.
Quiz show, reversed format
- creatorOne who produces something
- formatArrangement and presentation style
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
- triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
prizes · contestant · buzzers · categories · licensing · royalties · franchise
One receiving guests
- showmanDramatic, attention-grabbing performer
- emceeCeremony host
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- starLuminous astronomical object
raconteur · performer · singer · crooner · charisma · personality · charm · wit
One who plays piano
- singerVocal music performer
- composerCreator of musical works
- croonerSoft-voiced romantic vocalist
- balladNarrative poem or song
recording · orchestra · vocalist · melody · arrangement
Dominant industrial leader
- entrepreneurOne who starts businesses
- billionairePerson worth ten figures
- real-estateProperty and land
- casinosWagering establishments
hotels · investor · businessman · empire · fortune · acquisitions · wealth · deal-maker
Multi-outlet content distribution
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- programmingWriting software instructions
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- distributionAllocation across recipients
Jeopardy!
Quiz show, reversed format
- creatorOne who produces something
- formatArrangement and presentation style
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
trivia · prizes · contestant · buzzers · categories · licensing · royalties · franchise
host
One receiving guests
- showmanDramatic, attention-grabbing performer
- emceeCeremony host
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
star · raconteur · performer · singer · crooner · charisma · personality · charm · wit · interviewer
pianist
One who plays piano
ballad · recording · orchestra · vocalist · melody · arrangement
tycoon
Dominant industrial leader
- entrepreneurOne who starts businesses
- billionairePerson worth ten figures
- real-estateProperty and land
casinos · hotels · investor · businessman · empire · fortune · acquisitions · wealth · deal-maker · hospitality
syndication
Multi-outlet content distribution
- studioCreative professional's workspace
- programmingWriting software instructions
- developmentProgress toward maturity
Merv GriffinHoward Stern
Jerry Springer · Bill Maher · Joan Rivers · Don Rickles · David Letterman
Merv GriffinAndy Warhol
John Waters · Frank Zappa · George Carlin · Lenny Bruce · avant-garde artist