I have a long standing policy of respecting everyone's right to define their own sexuality with whatever label they choose themselves or not define it at all if they don't like those labels. I used to get real pissed when other people used to decide they knew more about my sexuality than I did, and even more galling, they thought they were entitled to gossip, and speculate about the topic. If Merv wanted us to know more about who he jumped in the sack with, he'd have said more.
I met Merv when I was 21 years old and he was in his , I think, 70's. Some said he was gay at the time, and I think he kind of liked me, but I didn't mind because he was extremely respectful and was the nicest guy anyone could ever meet. Really who cares if he was gay? Many in the entertainment industry are gay. Merv had a real sense of comedy and made me laugh a lot. Yes he was wealthy but you'd never know it, he put on no heirs. I haven't read the book, but I hope it shed a good light on him because he didn't have a mean bone in his body.
saw him once in LA on rodeo drive with 2 blonde twin like young gents. he alwys had georgous boys by him. loved his show, best chat show around. yay tallulah!
When in high school, I loved watching the Merv Griffin show. Merv had fabulous guests, was an excellent host, and he was an amazing music composer. His band played several pieces written by Merv, including his January February March. I'll never forget it. I wish The Merv Griffin Shows could be re-released.
I loved Merv Griffin as an entertainer but I do believe he s3×ually harassed and also blacklisted choreographer Denny Terrio. Geraldo's "interview" interrogation of Terrio on his talk show is horrifying to watch in this day and age.
I saw one episode of Merv live in the studio audience. He was quite the cold fish. Did not say a single word to the studio audience before, after, or during commercial breaks. No "hello". No "thank you". He just smoked and ignored the audience during breaks.
I saw one show in person, he didn't say much but did ask durning a break if we were having fun. and did thank us for being there. I saw Johnny Carson 3 times, he was a guy that didn't say anything to us except when the camera was on.
I look forward to getting to read all those books. Being a fan of classic film and TV in this day and age means most all of the stars are dead as are many of the people that knew them personally. I also like that it's a modern perspective including their sexuality that would've been omitted in any older biographies.
VERY GOOD BOOK, bought it yesterday, and it is filled with tons of info. I am not surprised that the "bit" about the very newly arrived in Santa Monica, Arnold S. had been a rent boy to Mr. Merv....
Hi Danforth, i LOVE Blood Moon's biographies (JACKO was a "thriller" indeed!) & i'm halfway thru BRANDO. The HOLLYWOOD BABYLON tome is essential. Looking forward to MERV & PAUL. All the best to you & Darwin.
I loved Merv. He was a great entertainer and a joy to watch and listen to. That said, he was, in my view, a closeted man. He likely did treat other gay men poorly. Those were the times though.
Funny you mention that. There used to be an interview on RUclips of Merv's with Graham Chapman, who was a member of the Monty Python troupe and an out-of-the-closet gay man. Merv seemed to treat him with distaste and without his usual charm. I cannot find the interview here or anywhere else but I'll continue to look.
Oh, oh, Check your glasses, Elton. Bad news for you. Merv was not gay. Sorry to be the one to tell you. I knew Merv for 25 years. We spent lots of time together. Nope. Merv was not gay, not that it matters.
I'm not sure how this gentleman dates history. Elvis "broke out of the scene" long before '58, much less '59! He was already a sensation in '56 with "Heartbreak Hotel, "Hound Dog," and it's b-side, "Don't Be Cruel"! '58 was the year of "Hard Headed Women" and the later, fuller, Elvis sound. I believe "One Night," "A Fool Such As I" "A Big Hunk of Love" and other such hits were all from that period. He must have had at least one Golden Hits LP out by then (14 songs) and probably even two (10 songs).
"Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything and he changed everything-music, language, clothes. It's a whole new social revolution-the sixties came from it.” LEONARD BERNSTEIN "Before Elvis, there was nothing." JOHN LENNON.
Many thanks to you for your kind words, which I passed on to Darwin Porter. Best wishes to you, Jess, in your life and in your reading. PAUL NEWMAN gets released in about three weeks. xxxx and MWAH!! from all of us at Blood Moon. Dan
many thanks, Luis. We appreciate your kind words. There are some new titles coming soon, including THE GABORS, which I think will be a lot of fun. Best wishes to you, and xxx from all of us at Blood Moon.
It´s not about he was gay. His whole gay life was about promiscuous sex. THAT is disgusting because he even admitted that he never loved any of his so-called "partners"
Disgusting, lol. Most sex today is between folks who enjoy sex. Love's not even on the table typically. But your pearl clutching over gay sex is duly noted....lol
The way he interviewed was mesmerizing to watch... charming his guests and audience with questions and his listening style. Actually, we could all learn a little from that example of kindness towards others... especially now. I hope it was genuine... either way... that’s okay. Today, we’ve actually forgotten the art of interest in one another and just listening.
I read Darwin's book on Merv Griffin in early 2010 and loved it. What does Porter know about the circumstances surrounding the death of the beautiful and talented Natalie Wood?
I wouldn't read this book! I don't know how true it was as to whether or not he was gay; and that Eva Gabor whas just his beard. He never talked about it. He kept his private life private! He probably took those rumors that he was gay to his grave. Basically, Merv Griffin should be remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry. But I will always remember him for his relationship with Eva Gabor, and that's it. That's the only aspect of Merv Griffin's life that I'm interested in. I don't care to know whether or not he was gay. I don't want to remember him that way!
I've no problem with ghostwriters or "as told to" autobiographies, as I realize not everyone with an interesting life may also be a writer. But I prefer disclosures of such collaborations, and am even more impressed by non-writers who write their own life stories. Also, the name of your company, Blood Moon Productions, appears more to do with film or music projects than a publisher. Will you please elaborate?
I'm afraid to read the one that's out about the Gabor sisters. I was (and still am) a big fan of Eva, and I'm afraid that she'll be trashed. I also read Peter Brown's 1985 book about the Gabors and there was too much negative stuff in it about Eva. I like to read about the positive stuff about Eva's life; not the negative stuff.
Yes, people write some books with salacious allegations. It sells. Much like our friend here, Mr. Prince. He knows not what he is writing about. But it didn't stop him, now did it? Pitiful.
Merv had a lovely bunch of coconuts, as the song goes... When I was an adolescent, the advertisement for his late-night talk show advised, "Don't go to bed without Merv!" If we only knew.
I read this book when it first came out. Juicy reading, but even I have my doubts on some of the stuff in the book ... it kind of makes it seem that every man in show biz was gay or bi. I was actually a big fan of Merv Griffin. Loved his talk show . RIP Merv.
you;d be surprised!! Read Darwin Porter "Steve McQueen: King of Cool; Tales of a Lurid Life!", if you look deep enough, going way back to the beginning of Holly-weird.
Who doesn't enjoy a book written by someone that knows nothing about the subject. Ignorance of the subject doesn't slow down Mr. Porter. Me? I was there. Don't recall seeing you, Dan. Hey you kids, anyone can write a book. No trick there. However, research is not so easy. And research can destroy your thesis. Fortunately, Mr. Dan was not encumbered by such labor. But it's okay. My child tries the same thing sometimes.
So what's the big deal? If this was the early 70's someone might care or think it was interesting. Paul Lynde was gay and EVERYBODY new it, he even had the center square. IF not discussing your sexual interest is hiding or being deceptive to a public who watches your show to see Donnie and Marie then we live in a different world. However, Merv was a showmen who's interests were to present entertainment, NOT entertainment with a Homosexual host,etc. He did have known gay stars on his shows but people tuned in to see their act or interview not their sex life. The so-called "Gay agenda" is SOOOOoooo needy as to making sure EVERYONE understands the act in ALL it's details and forms. Why not understand that being homosexual is just a very small part of who you are and NOT all that you are.
STUNG YA!... no but really...your english is BAD. AND... merv WOULD NOT "come out" in the 5Os and 6Os and and 7Os because it would have been career suicide. as you say everyone KNEW that paul lynde and little richard and liberace were gay BUT... paul lynde and little richard and liberace were not THEMSELVES ADMITTING the fact in public at that time... THEY lived in a world that was VERY DIFFERENT from the world of 2O18 and THEY knew it... they stayed in the closet because they didnt want to risk their careers and finances and reputation..... thats how it was in those days...you just DID NOT announce to the general public that you were gay...it was career suicide...
This book's very title implies an appeal to a certain "niche" market, shall we say, as opposed to a comprehensive biography of a noteworthy personality. I realize the political agendas of some is a homosexual celebrity who conceals her or his sexual orientation is a traitor to her/his orientation peers. But I have always thought it a person's right to protect her/his privacy, inherent with such just as much right to remain "in the closet" as out of it.
Has your company received any legal interaction from Merv's son, Tony Griffin, on account of this book's publication? I am wary of these authors who make a career out of celebrity biographies ("Here, Kitty Kitty Kitty Kelly!"), as opposed to a reputable author who may only ever write one biography among many other non-fiction (or even fiction) books.
I think Merv Griffin was very close with Eva Gabor. She was his beard in Hollywood. She made it look like they were a couple, but she was just covering for Merv to show he was strait. In Hollywood, a lot of gay men use women as a cover-up. especially back in the 1950's and 60's. when it was not accepted. Today is so different. there is still a stigma, but people are not ashamed or inhibited anymore.
Rock Hudson is such an example. He was only married once; but it was to cover up his homosexuality. I didn't know that he was gay until he announced to the world that he had AIDS. And when he made an appearance on Dynasty, he had to kiss Linda Evans. Sadly, Rock Hudson died on my 28th birthday; which was October 2, 1985.
I never heard Eva Gabor's reaction to the rumors that Merv Griffin was gay. After all, he was going out with her when he got hit with those two lawsuits; but he denied them. But she stayed with him. I don't want to remember Merv Griffin for the rumors that he was gay. And I don't care to know it either. Merv Griffin should be remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry. But I will always remember him for his relationship with Eva Gabor; and that's it.
I sometimes wish there would be an international "Coming Out Day" for heterosexual celebrities, where such persons would bravely announce to the world they are "straight Republicans." In today's entertainment industry of "Hollyweird," such an act would truly require bravery, as there is employment blacklisting from the left.
In 1970 I began doing a series for the New York Times on `Gays in Film and TV` and the extent to which gay sub-culture passes for straight and indoctrinates viewers. The series never was published but in preparing it I got to interview some powerful gay influences including Merv Griffin. I have a couple of hours of Griffin talking about the subject. Sex orientation is one of several taboos which features in my interviews with megastars. The others are gender, race and antisemitism. Porter`s work does not contextualize. Thus it is lurid and salacious. Mine does or at least tries to.
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Merv was a Queen....Plain and simple!
I have a long standing policy of respecting everyone's right to define their own sexuality with whatever label they choose themselves or not define it at all if they don't like those labels. I used to get real pissed when other people used to decide they knew more about my sexuality than I did, and even more galling, they thought they were entitled to gossip, and speculate about the topic. If Merv wanted us to know more about who he jumped in the sack with, he'd have said more.
Dam straight...I liked Merv a lot while he was alive and think he was a great guy ...Leave his private life alone...
I met Merv when I was 21 years old and he was in his , I think, 70's. Some said he was gay at the time, and I think he kind of liked me, but I didn't mind because he was extremely respectful and was the nicest guy anyone could ever meet. Really who cares if he was gay? Many in the entertainment industry are gay. Merv had a real sense of comedy and made me laugh a lot. Yes he was wealthy but you'd never know it, he put on no heirs. I haven't read the book, but I hope it shed a good light on him because he didn't have a mean bone in his body.
saw him once in LA on rodeo drive with 2 blonde twin like young gents.
he alwys had georgous boys by him.
loved his show, best chat show around. yay tallulah!
When in high school, I loved watching the Merv Griffin show. Merv had fabulous guests, was an excellent host, and he was an amazing music composer. His band played several pieces written by Merv, including his January February March. I'll never forget it. I wish The Merv Griffin Shows could be re-released.
I loved Merv Griffin as an entertainer but I do believe he s3×ually harassed and also blacklisted choreographer Denny Terrio. Geraldo's "interview" interrogation of Terrio on his talk show is horrifying to watch in this day and age.
I saw one episode of Merv live in the studio audience. He was quite the cold fish. Did not say a single word to the studio audience before, after, or during commercial breaks. No "hello". No "thank you". He just smoked and ignored the audience during breaks.
What's wrong with that
I saw one show in person, he didn't say much but did ask durning a break if we were having fun. and did thank us for being there. I saw Johnny Carson 3 times, he was a guy that didn't say anything to us except when the camera was on.
I look forward to getting to read all those books. Being a fan of classic film and TV in this day and age means most all of the stars are dead as are many of the people that knew them personally. I also like that it's a modern perspective including their sexuality that would've been omitted in any older biographies.
VERY GOOD BOOK, bought it yesterday, and it is filled with tons of info. I am not surprised that the "bit" about the very newly arrived in Santa Monica, Arnold S. had been a rent boy to Mr. Merv....
The word used to be "You don't get on Merv Griffin till you get on Merv Griffin."
Hi Danforth, i LOVE Blood Moon's biographies (JACKO was a "thriller" indeed!) & i'm halfway thru BRANDO. The HOLLYWOOD BABYLON tome is essential. Looking forward to MERV & PAUL. All the best to you & Darwin.
I loved Merv. He was a great entertainer and a joy to watch and listen to. That said, he was, in my view, a closeted man. He likely did treat other gay men poorly. Those were the times though.
Funny you mention that. There used to be an interview on RUclips of Merv's with Graham Chapman, who was a member of the Monty Python troupe and an out-of-the-closet gay man. Merv seemed to treat him with distaste and without his usual charm. I cannot find the interview here or anywhere else but I'll continue to look.
Oh, oh, Check your glasses, Elton. Bad news for you. Merv was not gay. Sorry to be the one to tell you. I knew Merv for 25 years. We spent lots of time together. Nope. Merv was not gay, not that it matters.
@@marcwords2253 not gay , just happy
Merv liked dudes no doubt about it.
Deney Terrio was right about Merv. Merv harassed him. Proof...nobody thought Merv was gay back in the day...Deney was straight.
I'm not sure how this gentleman dates history. Elvis "broke out of the scene" long before '58, much less '59! He was already a sensation in '56 with "Heartbreak Hotel, "Hound Dog," and it's b-side, "Don't Be Cruel"! '58 was the year of "Hard Headed Women" and the later, fuller, Elvis sound. I believe "One Night," "A Fool Such As I" "A Big Hunk of Love" and other such hits were all from that period. He must have had at least one Golden Hits LP out by then (14 songs) and probably even two (10 songs).
+Haggis '56 was for Elvis what '64 was for the Beatles.
"Elvis Presley is the greatest cultural force in the twentieth century. He introduced the beat to everything and he changed everything-music, language, clothes. It's a whole new social revolution-the sixties came from it.”
LEONARD BERNSTEIN
"Before Elvis, there was nothing."
JOHN LENNON.
Many thanks to you for your kind words, which I passed on to Darwin Porter. Best wishes to you, Jess, in your life and in your reading. PAUL NEWMAN gets released in about three weeks.
xxxx and MWAH!! from all of us at Blood Moon.
Dan
Good one! Reminds me of the saying regarding Ray Charles' female back-up singers, the Raelettes: If you wanted to be a Raelette, you had to let Ray.
I remember him complimenting Sonny Bono's chest hair and I thought that was kind of odd.
Unfortunately can't find that interview on RUclips.
was merv the liberace of talk shows?
many thanks, Luis. We appreciate your kind words. There are some new titles coming soon, including THE GABORS, which I think will be a lot of fun. Best wishes to you, and xxx from all of us at Blood Moon.
It´s not about he was gay. His whole gay life was about promiscuous sex. THAT is disgusting because he even admitted that he never loved any of his so-called "partners"
Disgusting, lol. Most sex today is between folks who enjoy sex. Love's not even on the table typically. But your pearl clutching over gay sex is duly noted....lol
The way he interviewed was mesmerizing to watch... charming his guests and audience with questions and his listening style.
Actually, we could all learn a little from that example of kindness towards others... especially now. I hope it was genuine... either way... that’s okay. Today, we’ve actually forgotten the art of interest in one another and just listening.
My mom really wasn't a fan, saying that Merv tended to "fawn" over his guests too much
How do these guys - Dar and Dan - sleep at night? This is the only fascinating aspect of their "work."
I read Darwin's book on Merv Griffin in early 2010 and loved it. What does Porter know about the circumstances surrounding the death of the beautiful and talented Natalie Wood?
I don't know there was a book out about Merv Griffin four years ago. I do have his 2003 autobiography. But I never heard of this one.
NBN is a good distributor - break a leg with all your books!
The writing is HORRIBLE in this book! The worst!
I wouldn't read this book! I don't know how true it was as to whether or not he was gay; and that Eva Gabor whas just his beard. He never talked about it. He kept his private life private! He probably took those rumors that he was gay to his grave.
Basically, Merv Griffin should be remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry. But I will always remember him for his relationship with Eva Gabor, and that's it. That's the only aspect of Merv Griffin's life that I'm interested in. I don't care to know whether or not he was gay. I don't want to remember him that way!
I've no problem with ghostwriters or "as told to" autobiographies, as I realize not everyone with an interesting life may also be a writer. But I prefer disclosures of such collaborations, and am even more impressed by non-writers who write their own life stories.
Also, the name of your company, Blood Moon Productions, appears more to do with film or music projects than a publisher. Will you please elaborate?
whats with the boom boom in the background . was someone doing some work on your house ?
Gay oral history??? That's funneeeee!
I lvoe Darwin Porter's celebrity books. He always writes great juicy books on great Olf Hollywood icons.
indeed
he alwys had hot boys with him when i saw him on rodeo drive...
smiling broadly...
teenie beenie
There's no way we're hearing that mic.
I'm afraid to read the one that's out about the Gabor sisters. I was (and still am) a big fan of Eva, and I'm afraid that she'll be trashed. I also read Peter Brown's 1985 book about the Gabors and there was too much negative stuff in it about Eva. I like to read about the positive stuff about Eva's life; not the negative stuff.
Yes, people write some books with salacious allegations. It sells. Much like our friend here, Mr. Prince. He knows not what he is writing about. But it didn't stop him, now did it?
Pitiful.
Thank You.
HOW BRAVE--so what exactly do you get for this? what good reason?
Merv had a lovely bunch of coconuts, as the song goes...
When I was an adolescent, the advertisement for his late-night talk show advised, "Don't go to bed without Merv!" If we only knew.
Brando Unzipped? Imagine the vision of that!!! Hahaha
Oh everyone is a little BI
I read this book when it first came out. Juicy reading, but even I have my doubts on some of the stuff in the book ... it kind of makes it seem that every man in show biz was gay or bi. I was actually a big fan of Merv Griffin. Loved his talk show . RIP Merv.
you;d be surprised!! Read Darwin Porter "Steve McQueen: King of Cool; Tales of a Lurid Life!", if you look deep enough, going way back to the beginning of Holly-weird.
@@keithmccaslyn2527 Thanks! I will certainly check these books out!
very nice of you. many thanks. happy reading! xx
Who doesn't enjoy a book written by someone that knows nothing about the
subject.
Ignorance of the subject doesn't slow down Mr. Porter.
Me? I was there. Don't recall seeing you, Dan.
Hey you kids, anyone can write a book. No trick there.
However, research is not so easy.
And research can destroy your thesis.
Fortunately, Mr. Dan was not encumbered by such labor.
But it's okay.
My child tries the same thing sometimes.
Elvis had been around for years by 1959?
He became famous in 1956.
So what's the big deal? If this was the early 70's someone might care or think it was interesting. Paul Lynde was gay and EVERYBODY new it, he even had the center square. IF not discussing your sexual interest is hiding or being deceptive to a public who watches your show to see Donnie and Marie then we live in a different world. However, Merv was a showmen who's interests were to present entertainment, NOT entertainment with a Homosexual host,etc.
He did have known gay stars on his shows but people tuned in to see their act or interview not their sex life.
The so-called "Gay agenda" is SOOOOoooo needy as to making sure EVERYONE understands the act in ALL it's details and forms. Why not understand that being homosexual is just a very small part of who you are and NOT all that you are.
MERV himself did not want his gayness known...why would he...
btw john booker...your English is ATROCIOUS!
genius mchaggis It's a lifestyle choice.
what, your poor english skills?
genius mchaggis WINNING
STUNG YA!...
no but really...your english is BAD.
AND...
merv WOULD NOT "come out" in the 5Os and 6Os and and 7Os because it would have been career suicide.
as you say everyone KNEW that paul lynde and little richard and liberace were gay BUT...
paul lynde and little richard and liberace were not THEMSELVES ADMITTING the fact in public at that time...
THEY lived in a world that was VERY DIFFERENT from the world of 2O18 and THEY knew it...
they stayed in the closet because they didnt want to risk their careers and finances and reputation.....
thats how it was in those days...you just DID NOT announce to the general public that you were gay...it was career suicide...
This book's very title implies an appeal to a certain "niche" market, shall we say, as opposed to a comprehensive biography of a noteworthy personality.
I realize the political agendas of some is a homosexual celebrity who conceals her or his sexual orientation is a traitor to her/his orientation peers. But I have always thought it a person's right to protect her/his privacy, inherent with such just as much right to remain "in the closet" as out of it.
Wonder if he bumped into Lindsey Graham in there.
YAAAAAAAWWWWWWNNNNN
He wasn't gay.
Great to see you in the flesh Danforth! Hester
@1:14....That is Frank Sinatra
Has your company received any legal interaction from Merv's son, Tony Griffin, on account of this book's publication?
I am wary of these authors who make a career out of celebrity biographies ("Here, Kitty Kitty Kitty Kelly!"), as opposed to a reputable author who may only ever write one biography among many other non-fiction (or even fiction) books.
Merv was gay all the way!
I think Merv Griffin was very close with Eva Gabor. She was his beard in Hollywood. She made it look like they were a couple, but she was just covering for Merv to show he was strait. In Hollywood, a lot of gay men use women as a cover-up. especially back in the 1950's and 60's. when it was not accepted. Today is so different. there is still a stigma, but people are not ashamed or inhibited anymore.
Rock Hudson is such an example. He was only married once; but it was to cover up his homosexuality. I didn't know that he was gay until he announced to the world that he had AIDS. And when he made an appearance on Dynasty, he had to kiss Linda Evans.
Sadly, Rock Hudson died on my 28th birthday; which was October 2, 1985.
I never heard Eva Gabor's reaction to the rumors that Merv Griffin was gay. After all, he was going out with her when he got hit with those two lawsuits; but he denied them. But she stayed with him.
I don't want to remember Merv Griffin for the rumors that he was gay. And I don't care to know it either. Merv Griffin should be remembered for his contributions to the entertainment industry. But I will always remember him for his relationship with Eva Gabor; and that's it.
wow!..... do you think you could have bathed and ironed your clothes before making us see you?......
he was closer to the republicans,the sickest creeps.
Reading it now. Merv was an amazing guy. He was handsome and sexy. He had loads of hot men. Amazing guy
He wasn't That CUTE nor Sexy Sorry.
I sometimes wish there would be an international "Coming Out Day" for heterosexual celebrities, where such persons would bravely announce to the world they are "straight Republicans."
In today's entertainment industry of "Hollyweird," such an act would truly require bravery, as there is employment blacklisting from the left.
Stay there. (In the closet). The prose sucks.
The sad truth he had wealth fame,but he didn't have Jesus I hoped he repented to Christ before dying.Jesus is man's only hope .......,....
only Jesus, at one concert the girls screamed Elvis youre the king, he stopped and said ''Jesus is the king''.
Mmeerv griffin. Martin Luther king
In 1970 I began doing a series for the New York Times on `Gays in Film and TV` and the extent to which gay sub-culture passes for straight and indoctrinates viewers. The series never was published but in preparing it I got to interview some powerful gay influences including Merv Griffin. I have a couple of hours of Griffin talking about the subject. Sex orientation is one of several taboos which features in my interviews with megastars. The others are gender, race and antisemitism. Porter`s work does not contextualize. Thus it is lurid and salacious. Mine does or at least tries to.
Well don't just brag about it. Whip it out.