Photo Coverage: Peters and Other Stars Honor Merv Griffin

By: Walter McBride May. 29, 2005

A host of multimedia stars, including such theatre luminaries as Bernadette Peters, Dina Merrill, Tony Danza and Marge Champion, turned out to honor legendary television producer Merv Griffin in a Museum of Television and Radio gala on May 26th at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.

Griffin, the creator and producer of such game show as Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, started his career as a singer and later served often as a substitute host on the Tonight Show before Johnny Carson took over. He also had his own daytime talk show for many years.

"Merv Griffin is a unique force in the world of entertainment and media, combining his talents as a singer, performer and television personality with his skill as a business leader and entrepreneur. He's truly a living legend," stated museum president Stuart N. Brotman.

Photo Coverage: Peters and Other Stars Honor Merv Griffin Image

Photo Coverage: Peters and Other Stars Honor Merv Griffin Image

Judge Judy Sheindlin

Judge Judy, Dina Merrill and Bernadette Peters

Barbara Walters

Walters and Dick Cavett

Cavett, Merv Griffin and Peters

Mel Karmazin

Skitch and Ruth Henderson

Cynthia McFadden

Merrill and Peters

Peters and husband Michael Wittenburg

Peters embraces Barbara Walters

Peters and Tony Danza

Lovely as ever, Marge Champion

Marge Champion

Walter Cronkite

Glamor girl Arlene Dahl

Tony Danza

A glowing Merv Griffin

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