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Nancy Reagan: 'Heartbreaking' to Lose Merv Griffin
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| 8/12/07
| NewsMax
Posted on 08/12/2007 12:17:01 PM PDT by wagglebee
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan issued the following statement Sunday on the death of Merv Griffin:
"This is heartbreaking, not just for those of us who loved Merv personally, but for everyone around the world who has known Merv through his music, his television shows and his business.
"Ronnie and I knew Merv for more years than I can even remember -- more than fifty, I'm sure. He was a dear, dear friend and we became even closer in the last fifteen years. He was there for me on some of the hardest days when Ronnie was fighting Alzheimer's and he was there for me every day after Ronnie died.
"Merv meant the world to me. I will miss him -- and his brilliant smile, his wonderful voice, and the twinkle in his eyes -- every day for the rest of my life.
"My love and prayers are with Tony and the entire family.
TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: mervgriffin; nancyreagan; tribute
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Merv Griffin was a great friend to the Reagans.
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posted on
08/12/2007 12:17:04 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
To: wagglebee
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posted on
08/12/2007 12:18:33 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: wagglebee
Praying for Merv’s soul, and I’m also praying for Nancy in her grief over losing her dear friend.
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posted on
08/12/2007 12:19:43 PM PDT
by
Fudd Fan
(Don't you worry, never fear, FDT will soon be here. http://www.imwithfred.com)
To: SevenofNine
I think that Merv Griffin was Nancy Reagan’s closest friend other than Michael Deaver.
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posted on
08/12/2007 12:20:51 PM PDT
by
wagglebee
("A political party cannot be all things to all people." -- Ronald Reagan, 3/1/75)
To: wagglebee
Oh yeah that true I tell you why
Merv knew Nancy Reagan back in da day way back in da day during MGM days when she was Nancy Davis they were friend Nancy was upcoming star Merv was still in singing career/acting career that how old school their friendship it is
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posted on
08/12/2007 12:22:47 PM PDT
by
SevenofNine
("We are Freepers, all your media belong to us, resistence is futile")
To: wagglebee
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posted on
08/12/2007 12:43:49 PM PDT
by
stephenjohnbanker
( Hunter/Thompson/Thompson/Hunter in 08! "Read my lips....No new RINO's" !!)
To: SevenofNine
Merv had a vast intellect and talent. We are all devasted!
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posted on
08/12/2007 12:50:28 PM PDT
by
Young Werther
( and Julius Caesar said, "quae cum ita sunt." (or since these things are so!))
To: wagglebee
When CBS was producing the TV movie, “The Reagan’s”, Merv Griffin said the C in CBS stood for cowards. Merv said the Reagan’s were in no position to defend themselves. So he did.
RIP Merv.
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:02:21 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
(FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
To: wagglebee
So rare it is that being a Hollywood hotshot, he was so loyal to the Reagen's for so many years. He never sold out under pressure of the Libs. He was a great friend to Nancy and Ronnie.
I throughly enjoyed his stories, I saw a joint interview with Merv and Nancy Reagan not too long ago upon release of a book about Ron Reagan.
Merv and Ronnie are together laughing once more. RIP
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:04:01 PM PDT
by
submarinerswife
("If I win I can't be stopped! If I lose I shall be dead." - George S. Patton)
To: SevenofNine
Merv knew Nancy Reagan back in da day way back in da day during MGM days when she was Nancy Davis they were friend Nancy was upcoming star Merv was still in singing career/acting career that how old school their friendship it isFreddy Martin & His Orchestra, with Merv Griffin
PS: That's kind of an interesting album:
Flaky Forties
And it would be difficult to compare that album with, say, this television ad, and not come to the conclusion that something has gone terribly wrong with our society in the intervening 60 years:
BET's Disturbing "Read a Book" video
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:07:13 PM PDT
by
KayEyeDoubleDee
(const Tag &referenceToConstTag)
To: submarinerswife
Can someone here enlighten me on Merv's career? What music did he sing? I remember his many TV shows (King World Entertainment) and the whole Dance Fever/Danny Terrio mess claiming that Merv Griffin sexually harassed him. I admired the tenacity that he had in not only defending himself but aggressively going after Terrio for trying to extort money from him. Merv was having none of it, he didn't depend on a publicist or lawyer t. I admired him for that. Rare breed.
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:12:34 PM PDT
by
submarinerswife
("If I win I can't be stopped! If I lose I shall be dead." - George S. Patton)
To: Reagan Man
When CBS was producing the TV movie, The Reagans, Merv Griffin said the C in CBS stood for cowards.And we know what the rest stands for.
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:13:58 PM PDT
by
Nea Wood
(I'm not a bad Christian because I refuse to join you in giving other people's stuff away.)
To: wagglebee
Merv left part of his billion dollar fortune to the Reagan Library.
To: Nea Wood
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:20:16 PM PDT
by
Reagan Man
(FUHGETTABOUTIT Rudy....... Conservatives don't vote for liberals!)
To: submarinerswife
He pretty much started Jeopardy and the wheel of fortune, and I know that he wrote that d*mn theme song to jeopardy that gets stuck in your head from time to time.
He was one of the richest guys in Hollywood and thats saying something. - I didn’t know about his acquaintances with the Reagans.
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:20:39 PM PDT
by
bill1952
("All that we do is done with an eye towards something else.")
To: wagglebee
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:24:18 PM PDT
by
ari-freedom
(I am for a strong national defense, free markets and traditional moral values.)
To: bill1952
I didnt know about his acquaintances with the Reagans. I didn't realize their friendship until Merv Griffin defended Nancy Ragan and Frank Sinatra during the Kitty Kelly book accusing them of an affair back in the 80's.
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:25:52 PM PDT
by
submarinerswife
("If I win I can't be stopped! If I lose I shall be dead." - George S. Patton)
To: wagglebee
This is a tremendous loss. Merv will be greatly missed.
I saw a video of him the other day singing with Beverly Sills, he had a wonderful voice.
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:26:42 PM PDT
by
I still care
("Remember... for it is the doom of men that they forget" - Merlin, from Excalibur)
To: SevenofNine
To: submarinerswife
Merv had the “Merv Giffin Show” in the late 60’s and early 70’s. A talk show with guest singers.(Although Merv did some singing himself.) I always thought Merv and Mike Douglas were the same guy!
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posted on
08/12/2007 1:32:01 PM PDT
by
4yearlurker
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