I had the pleasure of meeting Merv Griffin and Eva Gabor in New York many years ago. Travel Agents from around the country were invited to New York to meet them and learn about his plans for the Paradise Resort and Casino in the Bahamas (now the site of the Atlantis).


It was a great day and fun to say that you were sharing time with the creator of Jeopardy and Wheel Of Fortune. My parents watched both quiz shows regularily and every once in a while I watched them too.


Every time I have seen Merv Griffin interviewed I have been impressed with his happy attitude. He was a brilliant businessman who gave Donald Trump a run for his money when it came to the world of real estate. He was a consummate entertainer and from what I could see a true gentleman.


The trip to New York and the opportunity to meet two very famous people was beyond exciting and best of all I was able to call my Mom and Dad and share my excitement. I used to have an autographed picture that they gave out to each of us that attended. It has since been lost but I happily found this photo online.


FYI I had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Paradise Island Resort when a cruise I was on visited Nassau. It was awesome. I am looking forward to visiting the Atlantis someday. I understand the new owners of the property have pulled out all the stops and the resort is totally amazing.