Link (http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2007-07-18-merv-griffin_N.htm)

LOS ANGELES - Merv Griffin has been hospitalized for a recurrence of prostate cancer, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. He was being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for cancer discovered during a routine examination a few weeks ago, said Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment.


"I'd rather play Jeopardy! than live it," the 82-year-old game show impresario and former talk show host said in a statement. "I was ready for a vacation; however, this wasn't the destination I had in mind."

Griffin's son, Tony, said his father was resting comfortably and that "his sense of humor and optimistic outlook remain intact."

"He's getting great care and his medical team want to monitor his progress in a controlled setting," Tony Griffin said in a statement.

Newberger declined to give additional details.

Griffin, a former band singer, invented and produced the popular game shows "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune."

LOS ANGELES - Merv Griffin has been hospitalized for a recurrence of prostate cancer, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. He was being treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for cancer discovered during a routine examination a few weeks ago, said Marcia Newberger, spokeswoman for The Griffin Group/Merv Griffin Entertainment.


"I'd rather play Jeopardy! than live it," the 82-year-old game show impresario and former talk show host said in a statement. "I was ready for a vacation; however, this wasn't the destination I had in mind."

Griffin's son, Tony, said his father was resting comfortably and that "his sense of humor and optimistic outlook remain intact."

"He's getting great care and his medical team want to monitor his progress in a controlled setting," Tony Griffin said in a statement.

Newberger declined to give additional details.

Griffin, a former band singer, invented and produced the popular game shows "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune."

May Merv get well soon!

My best to Merv!!

get well soon merv

I believe in recognizing a legend's actions, both positive and negative. What more can one ask for than over eight decades on this earth, mostly filled with fame and fortune? You gotta be realistic... he's 82.

Zoneboy, did you report that poster above? I did.

That is just plain crass and stupid. Not to mention you don't go making stupid posts all over S.O. board just because. If you don't care abt the man, then why post?????? Stupid people.

I believe in recognizing a legend's actions, both positive and negative. What more can one ask for than over eight decades on this earth, mostly filled with fame and fortune? You gotta be realistic... he's 82.


It was nice knowing you.

It was nice knowing you.
*wishes do come true* Tee hee :lol: ;)

I had a hard time coming into this thread, my Dad nearly died from prostate cancer last year ( And we always worry about a reccurance....cancers are so annoying that way :mad: ) anyway, I know what his family is going through, and i wish them all well!
My Dads cancer ( which we were told was completely gone 2 years ago....that proved to be wrong ) meant that he lost his prostate, bladder and part of a small intestine.
Cancer is basically the death of mutated cels, you die from the inside out, horrible desease...Good luck Merv , may you and your family get through this.

Man this was SO hard to write..i got a huge lump in my throat.

I had a hard time coming into this thread, my Dad nearly died from prostate cancer last year ( And we always worry about a reccurance....cancers are so annoying that way :mad: ) anyway, I know what his family is going through, and i wish them all well!
My Dads cancer ( which we were told was completely gone 2 years ago....that proved to be wrong ) meant that he lost his prostate, bladder and part of a small intestine.
Cancer is basically the death of mutated cels, you die from the inside out, horrible desease...Good luck Merv , may you and your family get through this.

Man this was SO hard to write..i got a huge lump in my throat.
Mikey, I know from what you told me before abt your dad, it doesn't surprise me how hard this was for you to write. I know that feeling. I don't know how many times posting abt my late father has brought tears to my eyes.

I know your stance on celebs Mikey, but this was so nice of you to post this and let others know what cancer can do to anyone, celebrity or not.

Well, i dont hate celebs, necessarilly, i just dont tend to put them up on a pedestal

My prayers to Merv Griffin for a full recovery, and I hope he lives to be 100.

Zoneboy, did you report that poster above? I did.

That is just plain crass and stupid. Not to mention you don't go making stupid posts all over S.O. board just because. If you don't care abt the man, then why post?????? Stupid people.

Irene, as much as I like you as a poster, I don't think this is the time for that kind of criticism. Zoneboy, please link your sources, so some of us don't get lost while reading the information.

Irene, as much as I like you as a poster, I don't think this is the time for that kind of criticism. Zoneboy, please link your sources, so some of us don't get lost while reading the information.

First of all, Irene did nothing wrong, The other poster in question made a comment that was totally uncalled for in this thread which has been deleted. Also, I usually link my sources when I post news but I forgot to do so in this case so thank you for bringing it to my attention & the link has been added.

Relax, people. My point is that Merv has had a long successful life... the glass is more than half full. And having seen his show, I'm sure he appreciates bawdy humor. Nowhere did I ever say I didn't like him.

Similarly, I wouldn't say "it was nice knowing you." The man's not dead yet. That's pretty vicious.

Similarly, I wouldn't say "it was nice knowing you." The man's not dead yet. That's pretty vicious.

I doubt that Brian was referring to Merv.

Similarly, I wouldn't say "it was nice knowing you." The man's not dead yet. That's pretty vicious.
Reread the post, Brian was refering to YOU, not Merv! :lol:

Reread the post, Brian was refering to YOU, not Merv! :lol:
It knows damn well who the post was meant for. ;)

Countdown...

It knows damn well who the post was meant for. ;)

Countdown...
mmm...you may be right......10.....9......8......

Countdown...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countdown_%28game_show%29
Yes, Countdown IS a good show. :lol:

Countdown...

4,3,2,1
Earth below us
Drifting , falling
Floating weightless
Calling , calling home ;)

Wasnt that called "Major Tom" or something like that?

Wasnt that called "Major Tom" or something like that?


Yes, Major Tom (Coming Home) by Peter Schilling

TY Zoneboy

http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070810/LIFESTYLES01/308100006&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL
Apparently his cancer has taken a bit of a negative turn

If Merv Griffin is gravely ill, then it's only a matter of hours, days before he passes on, as much as I hate to point that out. Nonetheless, we must be very thankful for his contributions to the game show industry. He created both Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and I'm proud to say both game shows are still going very strong. He even was a substitute host on the original Price is Right. We already know about his long-running talk show, but Merv will still be with us through the two long-running game shows he's created. I believe he has family members to carry on his work in the game show industry, if I'm not mistaken. Before he goes, may we all thank Merv Griffin for his contributions to the game show industry as well as all the memories he'll leave us with from his talk shows, among other things. Perhaps on the upcoming release of The Best of The Price is Right, Volume 1 on DVD, maybe one of Merv's TPIR telecasts from the 50's and/or early 60's will be included on there. If that's the case, out of respect for Merv Griffin, it should only be appropriate.

How sad, and here I was thinking he was starting to get better. :(