"Fascinating! An Intimate Biography… An Insight Into A Whole Era Of Entertainment!" --The Hollywood Reporter Merv Griffin had a way with stars. They loved him, and he'd given that "big break" to countless young hopefuls who became major celebrities, including Sonny and Cher, Dick Cavett, Richard Pryor, and Tony Orlando and Dawn. Merv was one of America's best-loved TV personalities. Millions of fans were hooked on his sincerity, his intelligence and his showmanship. Merv worked hard to get to the top. Here is the true public, private and on-stage life of the man who won the hearts of America.