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‘Jeopardy!’ creator Merv Griffin almost gave the iconic game show a wildly different name

Merv Griffin didn’t have the name “Jeopardy!” in mind for the iconic game show when he created the concept. In fact, he had a wildly different title picked out. Griffin’s first choice was “What’s the ...
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Merv Griffin, entertainer turned multimillionaire businessman, dies at age 82

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- 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.
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Wheel of Fortune spins its way into history with its 50th anniversary

HOUSTON — Since its debut in 1975, Wheel of Fortune has become a cultural phenomenon, captivating audiences across generations. Created by Merv Griffin, Wheel of Fortune started as a daytime TV show ...
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‘Jeopardy!’ creator Merv Griffin’s former California estate lists for $36M

The longtime equestrian estate of the late TV host Merv Griffin has hit the market in La Quinta, California for $36 million, the Wall Street Journal first reported. Griffin — who created the game ...
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Merv Griffin dies at age 82

LOS ANGELES | Merv Griffin, the entertainer turned impresario who parlayed his "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" game shows into a multimillion-dollar empire, has died. He was 82. Griffin died of ...