The Merv Griffin Show (12-DVD)

The Merv Griffin Show is widely considered one of the premier talk shows in the history of television. Hosted by the charming and intelligent Merv Griffin, this ground-breaking show was known for in-depth interviews with celebrities and newsmakers, innovative stand-up comedy and stellar musical performances. Over the course of its run from 1962 to 1986, the show garnered 10 Emmy Awards and welcomed more than 25,000 guests, including many of the most important names in the fields of entertainment, politics, music, art, sports, fashion and literature.

This unprecedented 12-disc retrospective celebrating the enduring legacy of The Merv Griffin Show is packed with 44 classic episodes, over 7 hours of bonus extras, and features more than 200 guest stars. This material, unseen for decades, has been newly transferred from recently discovered master tapes making for a spectacular viewing and listening experience. Includes a 52-page booklet loaded with extensive liner notes and never-before-seen photos.

Hollywood stars: George Clooney, Bette Davis, Laurence Olivier, Jane Fonda, Tom Hanks, John Wayne, Warren Beatty, Betty White, Gene Wilder, Farrah Fawcett, Orson Welles, Brooke Shields, Dennis Hopper, and Alec Baldwin.

History makers: Martin Luther King Jr., Ronald Reagan, Robert Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Gore Vidal, and John Glenn.

Comedians: Jerry Seinfeld, Steve Martin, Carol Burnett, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, Phyllis Diller, Woody Allen, Redd Foxx, Lucille Ball, Bob Hope, Andy Kaufman, Mel Brooks, Bill Maher, Bill Cosby, Joan Rivers, and Don Rickles.

Music: Whitney Houston, Everly Brothers, Phil Spector, John Denver, Carole King, Aretha Franklin, and Merle Haggard.

Art & Culture: Andy Warhol, Timothy Leary, Salvador Dali, Muhammad Ali, Alex Haley, Maya Angelou, and Willie Mays.

This release from the classic comedy series THE MERV GRIFFIN SHOW includes a collection of the best episodes from the show's 24 year history.