Why should that be so
uncomfortable to read? Why is it so difficult to write? Why are we
still so jittery even about raising the issue in purportedly
liberal-minded Hollywood, in 2007?Griffin, who died at 82, stayed in
the closet throughout his life.
Merv Liked Cruisin For
Surfers
Merv would try to pick up
young Surfer dudes with his convertible in Laguna Beach back in
the 70's.
The Lawsuit That Shook
Hollywood
Merv's secret gay life was
widely known throughout showbiz culture, if not the wider America.
It gained traction in 1991 when he was targeted in a pair of
lawsuits: by "Dance Fever" host Denny Terrio, alleging sexual
harassment;
Brent Plott Wanted
Palimony
Merv's assistant Brent
Plott was seeking $200 million in palimony. Both ultimately were
dismissed.
