Merv Griffin's Death and Personal Reflections of the talkshows of that era - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

mstewart · 08-12-2007, 08:49 PM

I was saddened when it was announced that Merv Griffin passed away from cancer. Reading what was going on with him the end was coming. I tell you during 70s daytime talkshows had it going on with Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and Dinah Shore. I came home from school to watch those three and they gave us good entertainment, they sung, and they had great guests. These "
so-called" talk shows cannot light a candle under those three. I know that Merv is up there with Mike, Dinah, Johnny and Jack (Parr) reminiscing about their glory days of the talk show circuit we were so fortunate to watch over the years. The 70s was the heyday of them.

Mr. Television · 08-12-2007, 08:59 PM

I agree 100% with what you just said. I used to watch them too and they didn't need to be sensational like Jerry Springer to get people to watch either.

Ireneparalegal · 08-12-2007, 09:06 PM

I loved watching Merv Griffin. I don't know what it was abt that man that intrigued me, an 8 year old to watch his show, but it was great! He was funny, he was entertaining and to me, that is what is great abt the memories that Merv left behind. I was saddened when he was no longer on television. I am even more saddened that he is no longer with us. I hope he knows what a legacy he left behind. His style was unique. I remember an interview he did with that hot actor from the "new" show KUNG-FU. I was so looking forward to watching David Carradine be interviewed.

Zoneboy · 08-12-2007, 09:20 PM

Dinah Shore was always on when I was in school so I never got to see her much but Mike and Merv aired in the afternoons so I was able to watch them. Oddly enough, Merv's passing comes just over a year from that of Mike Douglas who died on 8/11/06 which was also his birthday.

mstewart · 08-12-2007, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I loved watching Merv Griffin. I don't know what it was abt that man that intrigued me, an 8 year old to watch his show, but it was great! He was funny, he was entertaining and to me, that is what is great abt the memories that Merv left behind. I was saddened when he was no longer on television. I am even more saddened that he is no longer with us. I hope he knows what a legacy he left behind. His style was unique. I remember an interview he did with that hot actor from the "new" show KUNG-FU. I was so looking forward to watching David Carradine be interviewed.

I felt that way about watching Merv myself that he was entertaining, funny but at the same have some good theme shows. He did not have an ego. If you noticed on every show he did not sing.

Actually it was his rendition of Billy Joel's Piano Man is how I knew about the song. He did an outstanding job on that song with him playing piano and Jack Shelton on the trumpet.

snl 70s show fan · 08-13-2007, 12:32 AM

im sitting here right now watching the merv griffin dvd set that came out last year he was im my mind the best talk show host ever and that includes johnny carson jay leno and everybody else he was the greatest because he listened to the guests without talking over them or steeping oon any laughas that they may have gotten i started watching him when i was very young and even attended 2 of his shows . there sure will never be another merv griffin im sure going to miss him.

Ireneparalegal · 08-13-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mstewart

I felt that way about watching Merv myself that he was entertaining, funny but at the same have some good theme shows. He did not have an ego. If you noticed on every show he did not sing.

Actually it was his rendition of Billy Joel's Piano Man is how I knew about the song. He did an outstanding job on that song with him playing piano and Jack Shelton on the trumpet.

Oh yes, he definitely was entertaining. He didn't have an ego that is for sure. Those talks shows from that era, Dinah Shore, Mike Douglas and of course, Merv...those were the days. I mean, I remember Merv showed in the evening. Anyone remember that? I tried to watch him as much as I could. I remember checking out the TV Guide to see who the guests would be. He seemed so warm and charming, like a father figure.

snl 70s show fan · 08-13-2007, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Oh yes, he definitely was entertaining. He didn't have an ego that is for sure. Those talks shows from that era, Dinah Shore, Mike Douglas and of course, Merv...those were the days. I mean, I remember Merv showed in the evening. Anyone remember that? I tried to watch him as much as I could. I remember checking out the TV Guide to see who the guests would be. He seemed so warm and charming, like a father figure.

i remember when he was on in the evening at 9 pm on kttv channel 11

Janice · 08-13-2007, 12:59 AM

We take some celebrity deaths harder than others, and I'm realizing that this is a difficult one. As the day went on, I found myself thinking about Merv Griffin more. As crazy as this sounds, I don't consider 82 to be very old. I know it's old, but my husband's mother will be 86 soon, and she is very pretty and clear-minded. It would have been nice if Merv had lived a few more years.

He was such a pleasant, personable and likable man. He had that fantastic, warm and embracing smile. My mother always had his show on. I remember this during the 70s, when I was a teenager, coming home from school. It seems that so many from that bygone era are passing on, more every year. It's another level of sadness because we're reminded of how distant in our lives and our pasts that those days have become. It really is like sands through the hourglass, these days of our lives. Time just marches on, and we have no control over that.

Ireneparalegal · 08-13-2007, 01:07 AM

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i remember when he was on in the evening at 9 pm on kttv channel 11

Yes!!!!! Thank you. That is when I watched him and that is the station I watched him on.

snl 70s show fan · 08-13-2007, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Yes!!!!! Thank you. That is when I watched him and that is the station I watched him on.

your welcome irene its nice to know that we both liked merv during our childhoods

catlover79 · 09-20-2007, 07:40 AM

I'm sad that I never got a chance to see these legendary talk show hosts - they were before my time. My mom has fond memories of them, and agrees that the "hosts" of today can't hold a candle to the greats.

Merv.

08-12-2007, 08:49 PM	#1
mstewart mstewart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 25, 2002 Location: California Posts: 1,780	Merv Griffin's Death and Personal Reflections of the talkshows of that era I was saddened when it was announced that Merv Griffin passed away from cancer. Reading what was going on with him the end was coming. I tell you during 70s daytime talkshows had it going on with Merv Griffin, Mike Douglas and Dinah Shore. I came home from school to watch those three and they gave us good entertainment, they sung, and they had great guests. These " so-called" talk shows cannot light a candle under those three. I know that Merv is up there with Mike, Dinah, Johnny and Jack (Parr) reminiscing about their glory days of the talk show circuit we were so fortunate to watch over the years. The 70s was the heyday of them.

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08-13-2007, 12:59 AM	#9
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest In Peace and Thank You Mr. Griffin We take some celebrity deaths harder than others, and I'm realizing that this is a difficult one. As the day went on, I found myself thinking about Merv Griffin more. As crazy as this sounds, I don't consider 82 to be very old. I know it's old, but my husband's mother will be 86 soon, and she is very pretty and clear-minded. It would have been nice if Merv had lived a few more years. He was such a pleasant, personable and likable man. He had that fantastic, warm and embracing smile. My mother always had his show on. I remember this during the 70s, when I was a teenager, coming home from school. It seems that so many from that bygone era are passing on, more every year. It's another level of sadness because we're reminded of how distant in our lives and our pasts that those days have become. It really is like sands through the hourglass, these days of our lives. Time just marches on, and we have no control over that.

08-13-2007, 12:32 AM	#6
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	im sitting here right now watching the merv griffin dvd set that came out last year he was im my mind the best talk show host ever and that includes johnny carson jay leno and everybody else he was the greatest because he listened to the guests without talking over them or steeping oon any laughas that they may have gotten i started watching him when i was very young and even attended 2 of his shows . there sure will never be another merv griffin im sure going to miss him.

09-20-2007, 07:40 AM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I'm sad that I never got a chance to see these legendary talk show hosts - they were before my time. My mom has fond memories of them, and agrees that the "hosts" of today can't hold a candle to the greats. Merv.
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