Conversation so far:
When was Merv Griffin born?
Merv Griffin was born July 6, 1925, in San Mateo, California.
Was Merv Griffin married?
Merv Griffin was married to the former Julann Wright from 1958 to 1976; they remained friends after their divorce.

Question: what was interesting about his personal life?
Self-contained rewrite: What was interesting about Merv Griffin's personal life?