Merv Griffin

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Born: July 6, 1925, San Mateo, California
Died: August 12, 2007, Los Angeles, California

After being a singer and band leader, he devoted himself to television as talk show and game show host.

ALBUMS

Early In The Day - The Singles Collection

2021, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, Jasmine Records

The Complete Columbia Recordings

2003, CD, Comp, Collectables, Sony Music Custom Marketing Group,

It's Like A Dream

2001, CD, Album, Pat Boone's Gold Label,

Themes I've Dreamed

1986, 12", MiniAlbum, Griffin Records, Inc.

1984, LP, Album, TAV,

P.S. I Love You Merv Griffiin

The Merv Griffin Show 12/30/1980

1980, LP, Transcription, Merv Griffin Entertainment Inc

As Time Goes By

1976, 2xLP, Album, Gat, M.G. Records (2)

Happy To Know You

Appearing Nightly

Have A Nice Trip

Cab Calloway Your Host Merv Griffin, Joel Herron Orchestra* / June Valli Your Host Merv Griffin, Joel Herron Orchestra*

1966, LP, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Merv Griffin & Arthur Treacher

Merv Griffin & Arthur Treacher In London 'Alf & 'Alf Songs Of The British Music Hall

Comedy/Vaudeville

Christmas Album For Merv Griffin & TV Family

A Tinkling Piano In The Next Apartment

Have I Told You Lately That I Love You

1964, 7", Promo, Cameo

My Favorite Songs

1962, 7", Single, WDSM Recording

Della Reese / Merv Griffin

Stars For Defense

1962, LP, Transcription, Office Of Civil Defense

Cassanova Bossa Nova / Count Your Blessings (Every Day)

House Of Horrors / Pretty Girl

Merv Griffin With The Sid Bass Orchestra And Chorus*

Merv Griffin's Dance Party

Screamin' Meemies From Planet "X" / I've Got A Lovely Bunch Of Cocoanuts

Merv Griffin With Sid Bass Orchestra and Chorus*

Banned In Boston / The World We Love In

You Came A Long Way From St. Louis / Would You

Rhythm & Blues/Ballad

The Charanga / Along Came Joe

Merv Griffin With The Spellbinders

Introduce Me To The Gal / You're The Prettiest Thing

Xavier Cugat & Merv Griffin

That's Hot-Cha-Cha With Me!

Love Story / I'll Be Thinking Of You

Will I Find My Love Today

It Was My Father's Habit / Wringle Wrangle

Joe Sings: Joey, Joey, Joey / Ginny

A Handful Of Dreams / Call Out The Engines

Merv Griffin, Jimmy Carroll And His Orchestra

Hot-Cha-Cha / I Never Has Seen Snow

Merv Griffin, Mitch Miller & His Orchestra

A Girl With A Figure Like An Hour-Glass / Hey, Garcon!

1954, Shellac, 10", Philips

Five Cups Of Coffee (Five Cups Of Tea)

A Girl With A Figure Like An Hour-Glass/Much Too Young To Die

Merv Griffin With Percy Faith & His Orch.*

I'll Be There / I Kiss Your Hand Madame

Love Me, Love Me, Love Me / Mama's Gone, Goodbye

1952, 10", Promo, RCA Victor

I Love The Sunshine Of Your Smile / They Say You Cry

1952, Shellac, 10", His Master's Voice

Selections From The Quiet Man

Merv Griffin With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra And Chorus

Belle, Belle, My Liberty Belle

Merv Griffin With Hugo Winterhalter And His Orchestra*

If I Forget You / Eternally

Merv Griffin With Hugo Winterhalter Orchestra

I Love The Sunshine Of Your Smile / The Morningside Of The Mountain

Merv Griffin With Hugo Winterhalter's Orchestra And Chorus

Twenty Three Starlets (And Me) / The Lord's Ridin' With Me Tonight

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra And The Fontane Sisters With Merv Griffin

River In The Moonlight / Snowflakes

Easy Listening/Vocal

Doris Day / The Four Lads / Frankie Laine / Merv Griffin

Hits From The Most Happy Fella

7", EP, Columbia

Norma Zimmer Host Merv Griffin, Buzz Adlam Orchestra*, The Merrill Staton Voices, Del Sharbutt, Ponce Ponce

Guest Star - Show Of The Month - Norma Zimmer

Vinyl, 16", S/Sided, U.S. Department Of The Treasury,

Public Service Announcement

Twisterrifico / Linda

7", Single, Mono, Mercury

Merv Griffin / The Eligibles

House Of Horrors / That Carmen Twist

Norma Zimmer, Buzz Adlam's Bel-Air Strings, The Merrill Staton Voices, Al Viola, Del Sharbutt Host Merv Griffin

Guest Star - Show Of The Month

LP, S/Sided, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Tiempo Para Tony / Tema De Minnie's Boys (Calle 93)

7", Single, Promo, Epic

Think Of All The Nice Things He's Done

7", Promo, Coral

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra, Merv Griffin

Smoke gets in your eyes

7", EP, RCA Victor, RCA Victor

Helen O'Connell, The George Shearing Quintet, Buzz Adlam & His Orchestra, Del Sharbutt Host Merv Griffin

Guest Star - Show Of The Month

LP, S/Sided, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Merv Griffin, Bobby Gosh

Guest Star Show Of The Month

LP, Mono, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Merv Griffin, Tony Messina (5), John Denver, Del Sharbutt, Mort Lindsey And His Orchestra

Guest Star Show Of The Month

LP, Mono, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Merv Griffin, Rouvaun, Buzz Adlam & His Orchestra

Guest Star Show Of The Month

LP, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Merv Griffin, Bob Hinkle

Guest Star Show Of The Month

LP, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Jerry Jeff Walker, The Merrill Staton Voices, Mort Lindsey And His Orchestra, Del Sharbutt, Host*

Guest Star - Show Of The Month

LP, S/Sided, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Merv Griffin, Lyle Bardo Orchestra

Let There Be Love / Sand

Shellac, 10", Panda Records (34)

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra / Merv Griffin

Portrait Of Jennie

Merv Griffin & Rita Farrell (2) With Bob Mersey Orchestra*

Mindy Carson, Merv Griffin

Tuh Pocket, Tuh Pocket / Be My Life's Companion

The Story Of Tina / Do You Remember Me?

Frankie Laine, John Gary, Merv Griffin, Teddy Wilson, Maynard Ferguson

Frankie Laine And His Guests

The Heart Of A Clown

They Say You Cry

Frou-Frou / The Story Of Tina

All The Livelong Day / Hey, Garçon!

The Merv Griffin Orchestra

1983, 7", Promo, Styrene, Zoo York Recordz

The Merv Griffin Orchestra

Merv's Theme / Bossa Merv

1983, 7", Single, Promo, Zoo York Recordz

APPEARANCES +

Solano Winds Community Concert Band

2022, 11xFile, MP3, Album, Tresona Multimedia

The Mindy Carson Collection 1946-60

2020, 2xCDr, Comp, Acrobat

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

The Hits Collection 1933-53

2019, 3xCDr, Comp, Acrobat

Sullivan Fortner

Moments Preserved

2018, CD, Album, Impulse!

Those Sentimental Years

2009, 3xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest,

Reader's Digest Celebrates 50 Years Of Music Golden Jubilee 50th Anniversary Commemorative Collection

2009, 12xCD, Comp + LP, Comp, Reader's Digest

In The Mood: Golden Stars, Timeless Favorites

The Fontane Sisters

2005, 2xCD, Comp, Jasmine Records

In The Mood (Die Goldene Zeit Der Bigbands)

2002, 5xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest, Reader's Digest,

Swingin' Christmas Party

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

2001, CD, Comp, Mono, ASV, Living Era

Classic TV Game Show Themes

1998, CD, Comp, Varèse Sarabande

TV Themes Volume 1: Big Hits From The Small Screen

1998, CD, Comp, Promo, EMI MusicResources,

Soundtrack/Theme

Your Easy-Listening Hit Parade Of The '40s And '50s

1997, 4xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest Music,

Musical/Ballad/Country/Big Band/Vocal

The Hokey Pokey

Dreaming Of Kaleidoscopes

1993, Cass, Album, Not On Label (Chris Wind Self-released),

Ambient/Experimental/Neo-Classical/Minimal/Sound Poetry

Four Bitchin' Babes ... Christine Lavin, Sally Fingerett, Julie Gold, Megon McDonough*

Buy Me Bring Me Take Me: Don't Mess My Hair - Life According To Four Bitchin' Babes, Volume 2

Alex Trebek & Peter Barsocchini

The Jeopardy! Audio Book

1990, 2xCass, Album, Harper Audio

Lionel Hampton Septet*

The Uncollected Lionel Hampton, 1962

1987, LP, Mono, Hindsight Records (2)

Television's Greatest Hits, Volume II - (65 More TV Themes From The 50's & 60's)

Theme/Easy Listening/Soundtrack/Score

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

The Uncollected Freddy Martin, Vol. 4, 1948

1984, LP, Mono, Hindsight Records (2)

The Greatest Recordings Of The Big Band Era 47/48

Jim Aylward's Beautiful Music, Beautiful Memories, Volume Eight -- Sing-Along

1982, 3xLP, Comp + Box, RCA,

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

The Uncollected Freddy Martin, Vol. 3, 1952

1982, LP, Mono, Hindsight Records (2)

Remembering Christmas With The Big Bands

Remembering The '40s - A Parade Of Nostalgic Hits

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

This Is Freddy Martin

1972, 2xLP, Comp, Ind, RCA Victor, RCA Victor

Radio Band Remotes

Parody/Schlager/Pop Rock

Bill Watrous With The Walter Raim Concept*

Love Themes For The Underground, The Establishment & Other Sub Cultures Not Yet Known

Child Of Plenty

Cal Tjader Sounds Out Burt Bacharach

Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra

The Dance Beat Of Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra

Cardinal Spellman*

50th Anniversary Tribute

1966, LP, Album, MGM Records

Jack Haskell / Sandy Stewart

1966, LP, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Jennie Smith / United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chorale

1966, LP, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Joanie Sommers, Osmond Brothers*

Introducing Jaye Kennedy

Mort Lindsey And His Orchestra

Merv Griffin Presents Mort Lindsey And His Orchestra

The Rhythm Strings

Johnny Hoes Presenteert: Beach Party

1965, LP, Album, Telstar (2),

Vincent Lopez And His Orchestra / Ethel Ennis

1965, LP, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Johnny Desmond / Stuart Foster

1965, LP, Transcription, U.S. Department Of The Treasury

Perfecto Para Bailar Varios Tiempos

1958, 2x7", EP, Comp, Mono, Aut, RCA

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Xavier Cugat u. s. Orchester*

That's Hot-Cha-Cha With Me ! / Sweet And Gentle

Xavier Cugat And His Orchestra

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

If You Don't Hug'er By Nine O'Clock / The Colonel's Daughter

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Never Been Kissed / Jo-Ann

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Truly Truly Fair / The Good Humor Man

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

I Would If I Could / Heaven Dropped Her Curtain Down

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Mem'ry Island / Jazz Pizzicato

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Freddy Martin Plays Jerome Kern For Dancing

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Sleigh Ride / Christmas Time

Big Band/Holiday

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

The Other Side Of The Hill / Just For Fun

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Knees Up, Mother Brown / Did A Tear Fall

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Portrait Of Jennie / If You Could Care

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

The Little Old Church Near Leicester Square / 1400 Dream Street

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Once In Love With Amy / You Was

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Merry Christmas Polka

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

The Blossoms On The Bough

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Roseanna / A Sunday Out In The Country

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

My One And Only Highland Fling / Havin' A Wonderful Wish (Time Your Were Here)

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

It's Whatcha Do With Whatcha Got / So Dear To My Heart

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

So Tired / The Humphrey Bogart Rhumba

Vinyl, 16", Transcription, Armed Forces Radio Service, Armed Forces Radio Service,

Popular Music Of The 1940's Volume Two

Ragtime/Big Band/Swing

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Hullabaloo / Poetry

Night Music For You "A Sigh Of The Night"

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Let's Dance Tonight

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

Freddy Martin And His Orchestra

The Ocarina / Where Do I Go From You?

The Original Soundtrack Recording Of Star Spangled Rhythm

The House Of Horrors

2024, CD, Comp, RM, Bear Family Records,

Doo Wop/Holiday/Novelty/Rock & Roll

Monster-O-Rama Vol. 4

2024, LP, Comp + CD, Comp, Jukebox Music Factory

Destination Forbidden Planet (37 Outer Space Shock Treatments)

2021, CD, Comp, Bear Family Productions,

Doo Wop/Rock & Roll/Novelty/Boogie Woogie

2021, Cass, Mixtape, Lumpy Records

Trashcan Records Volume 4 - House Of Horrors

2019, 10", Comp, Stag-O-Lee

Sputnik Dance (Wild Sounds From The Space Age)

2019, CD, Comp, Koko Mojo Records

Monster-O-Rama Vol. 2

2019, LP, Comp + CD, Comp, Jukebox Music Factory

50's and 60's Fun Favorties

2017, 2xCD, Album, Comp, Medley S.R.L.,

Mercury Records 1962

2016, 4xCD, Comp, Dlx, RM, Real Gone Music Company,

Doo Wop/Vocal/Country

Popular Favourites of Yesterday

2016, CD, Comp, Mono, RM, Sepia Records (2),

Pop Rock/Vocal/Folk

Essential Recordings 1955-62

The Groove! Belgium Popcorn

2014, CD, Comp, Outta Sight

Don't Make Me Over: The Songs Of Burt Bacharach & Hal David

2014, 2xCD, Comp, Mono, Jasmine Records

The Songs Of Bacharach & David

2013, 2xCD, Comp, Not Now Music,

A Taste Of Honey - Gems From The Mercury Vaults

2013, 3xCD, Comp, One Day Music

La Música Que Llegó Y Se Quedó

2011, 3xCD, Comp, Multimusic

How High The Moon: Our Favorite Memories Of The '40s & '50s

2011, 4xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest, Reader's Digest,

... Next Stop Is Vietnam - The War On Record, 1961-2008

2010, 13xCD, Comp + Box, Ltd, Die Tageszeitung, Bear Family Records,

Folk Rock/Hard Rock

White Cliffs Of Dover - The Greatest Songs From The Greatest Generation The '40s

2010, 4xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest Music,

Love At First Bite (Vampires Have No Life!) (25 Halloween Trick Or Treats)

2010, CD, Comp, Wanda,

Novelty/Rock & Roll/Surf/Rhythm & Blues/Horror Rock

Christmas In New York City

2009, CD, Comp, RCA, Sony Music

Rare Bacharach - The Early Years 1958-1965

2009, CD, Comp, Ltd, Rare Rockin' Records

Songs That Won The War - Standards For The Greatest Generation

2008, CD, Album, Comp, Reader's Digest Music, Reader's Digest Music,

The Great Big Band Singers

2008, CD, Comp, Reader's Digest Music,

Bomp In The Night

2006, CD, Comp, Wanda,

Rhythm & Blues/Soul/Novelty/Rock & Roll/Horror Rock

I'll Be Seeing You - Songs That Won The War

Angel Baby 30 Original Golden Oldies

2005, CD, Comp, Mr. Maestro

Music! Music! Music! For The Fun Of It, Essential Collection

2005, 3xCD, Comp, Dynamic Entertainment Ltd,

2004, 2xCD, Comp, Reader's Digest

Dr. Demento - Weekend Of April 17-18, 1999

2001, 2xCD, Transcription, On The Radio (2)

Leading Men (Great Male Singers Of The Big Band Era)

Ireland Forever!

2000, CD, Comp, RCA,

The Most Fabulous Christmas Album Ever!

1999, CD, Comp, RCA Victor,

Vocal/Big Band/Holiday

A Modern Cocktail Party Book And CD

1999, CD, Album, Comp, dig, Cooking In Concert

Slow Smooth and Groovy 2

1998, CD, Comp, WwdW

The T.N.T. - Sound

1997, CD, Comp, Ltd, Toto Records (2)

The T.N.T. - Sound V2

1997, CD, Comp, Ltd, Toto Records (2)

Big Band Romance

1996, CD, Comp, Promo, Planet DJ

The Cherio Catalogue Collection (Standards & Pop Hits 1920-1980)

1995, 2xCDr, Comp, Cherio Corp.,

Songs - Moviestar Collection

1995, CD, Comp, Deja Vu

Golden Throats 3 - Sweethearts Of Rodeo Drive

Great Big Band Singers

1994, CD, Comp, Hindsight Records (2)

All-Star Piano Moods

1992, 2xCD, Comp, Legend (7)

Week Of July 22, 1991

1991, 2xLP, Transcription, Westwood One,

Comedy/Radioplay

Mairzy Doats 44 Wacky Hits Tape 1 / 2 / 3

Week of May 25, 1985

1986, 2xLP, Transcription, Westwood One

Popular Music Of The 1940's Volume Two

1986, 5x Vinyl, Box Set,

Ragtime/Big Band/Swing

The Big Band Years

1981, 5xLP, Comp + Box, RCA Special Products,

Big Band/Easy Listening/Swing

The Fabulous Fifties

1977, 10x Vinyl, Box Set,

Ballad/Country/Doo Wop/Rock & Roll/Rockabilly/Swing/Vocal

Tele House, Inc. Presents A Little Bit Of Ireland

1974, 2xLP, Comp, RCA Special Products, RCA Victor,

National Association For Retarded Children Spot Announcements

1973, LP, Promo, Not On Label

All The Hits With All The Stars Vol. 4

All The Hits With All The Stars Vol. 6

The Most Happy Fella

Columbia Radio Record

1954, LP, Comp, Columbia, Columbia,

Vocal/Swing/Big Band

Hitsville Stars - Sound Of Hitsville Vol. 3

LP, Comp, Shock Records Not Inc.,

Easy Listening/Cool Jazz/Vocal/Rhythm & Blues

CD, Mixed, Promo, Sony / ATV Music Publishing,

Bluesoul Spécial Shampoo

10", Comp, Pop, Hits Sixties

Discovered - Volume Four

CD, Comp, Recollect Music

Memories Hits From The Magic Years

3xCD, Comp, Multimusic

When Country Goes Boppin' & Jivin' Vol. 2

CD, Comp, Battle (3),

Country Rock/Rock & Roll/Country

Only For Twistin'

7", Comp, Mercury

Los Tesoros Mas Buscados Vol 2

3xCD, Comp, Multimusic

Sound Of The Sixties Vol. 2

LP, Comp, MP, M/Print, Goldtown

Here We Go! Golden Gems From Adrian's Music On Fresh Air

CD, Comp, CBC Audio,

2xCD, Comp, BMG Special Products,

Hit's Of The 60's V.2

LP, Comp, Unofficial, Bolero Record

Remember Me Vol 3

LP, Comp, Unofficial, Misty Records (6)

Shot Record Vol.1

LP, Comp, Unofficial, Pop, Lapp