The former desert home of the late charismatic TV host and producer, Merv Griffin is listed at $6000 a night, reports Los Angeles Times.
The "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune" creator's home was actually sold in 2013 for $7M, notes the site. The said La Quinta estate sits on a 39-acre lot and reportedly includes four guest houses, several staff quarters and apartments. The expansive grounds consist of horse facilities and a racetrack because it is actually equestrian-themed, custom-built for Griffin.
LA Times notes that the entertainer, who died eight years ago, had wonderful breed of horses under his care like Arabian horses and thoroughbreds.
The Moroccan-inspired residence covers 6000 sq.ft. of living space and sits in magnificent splendor as the whole property is adorned with elegant and formal areas, captivating and brightly-colored mosaic tile, interesting lanterns and wonderfully-designed stone fireplaces, describes the news site.
Stunning views of the pool, the pond and surrounding vistas greet the guests through the home's spanning glass panels, LA Times reports. Outside, one could just relax by swimming in the infinity-edge pool equipped with spa. If you are still not content, pick a horse in the 16-stall stable and ride away towards fun and adventure in the the vast grounds.
Interested renters may seek the services of Clayton Baldwin of Kinetic Properties who handles the listing, notes LA Times.
Griffin's success in show business was written early in his younger life as he played various instruments and sang in the church, says Bio. Before he turned 20, Griffin reportedly pursued his dreams in the entertainment business.
Griffin sang in a radio program and toured with Freddy Martin's big band. In 1946, through his own label, Panda Records, he released the first U.S. album to be mastered on magnetic tape, "Songs by Merv Griffin." In 1950, he became a certified hit singer with "I've Got a Lovely Bunch of Coconuts," selling more than three million units, states Bio.
Griffin was also a movie actor. According to Bio, he appeared in the 1953 movie, "So This Is Love" , which showed the first open-mouthed kiss in a film?
But Griffin became more known as a TV star as he appeared in "Play Your Hunch" from 1958 to 1962, notes Bio. In the said show, his stellar moment occurred when famous late night TV host Jack Paar accidentally entered onto his stage during the show's live taping, informs PBS.
With his quick wits, Griffin reportedly turned the embarrassing event into an impromptu interview, which delighted not just the audience, but Paar himself. Paar was so impressed of Griffin's innate hosting skills that he asked the studio bosses to make Griffin as a Monday night guest host on "The Tonight Show," PBS adds.
Griffin then continued his way to success with his own TV show, "The Merv Griffin Show" which ran for two decades, beginning 1965 to 1985, notes LA Times. He would be remembered as a host, who can easily put his guests at ease. Griffin was also able to talk about controversial subjects, like the Vietnam War, notes Bio.
The show collected 10 Emmy Awards and featured more than 25,000 guests, including Muhammad Ali, Giorgio Armani, Tom Cruise, Prince Charles, and Barbara Walters, details mervgriffin.com.
Griffin was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Daytime Emmy Award in 2005, two years before he died of prostate cancer at 82, Bio notes.
