Merv Griffin: A Life in the Closet
by Darwin Porter
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Author: Darwin PorterEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-16
ISBN: 0978646509
Number of pages: 525
Publisher: Blood Moon Productions
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Book Review: Merv Griffin: A Life In The Closet
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this to be one of the more interesting books I've ever read on the subject of homosexuality in Hollywood and it corroborates many related stories I've read in various other "tell all" books by and about Hollywood. With that said, while one might appreciate the comfortable, conversational tone of the writing, it does cause one to wonder how ofter the author is presenting gossip as reality? I was particularly interested in the "Gay" information about Guy Madison's secret life as I had a crush on him from back in the 1950s; hope it's all true! In any event, it's a fascinating read for the discerning Hollywood aficionado. I adored Merv Griffin and was astounded to learn the extent of his vast business interests and of his many original ideas that he was able to turn into reality.
Summary of Merv Griffin: A Life in the Closet
This is the first post-mortem, unauthorized insight into Merv Griffin, a failed singer and unsuccessful actor who unexpectedly rewrote the rules of America's broadcasting industry. He became the richest man in TV, befriended everyone in media who mattered, bought a casino, and maintained a secret life as America's most famously closeted homosexual. From a controversial writer whose previous work has virtually re-defined the art of the celebrity biography, HERE'S MERV.Entertainers Books
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