The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
Possibly Broadcast November 5, 1962
After the passing of television legend Merv Griffin in 2007, the Barbra Archives wondered about Griffin's professional gigs with Ms. Streisand. Merv Griffin seemed to be an early Streisand fan and even went to some lengths to promote her career.
It was Griffin who arranged for Streisand to participate in the Press Correspondents dinner for President Kennedy in 1963.
Also, it was Merv Griffin who Emceed An Evening for John Lindsay in 1969 in which he introduced Barbra as a "super Superstar."
Merv Griffin's first daytime talk show was on the air from 1962—1963 on NBC (in color).
It was with great curiosity that the Barbra Archives came across a listing in a local newspaper for the Smothers Brothers and Barbra Streisand appearing on Merv's show on November 5, 1962.
Although it's possible this could be a misprint—sometimes guests were booked then changed before the show aired—did Streisand make an appearance (in color!) on Merv's talk show???
Contact me with any info: matt [at] barbra-archives [dot] com.
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