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Murray Schwartz, former President and CEO of Merv Griffin Enterprises,
is renowned in the entertainment business among industry insiders. Starting in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency , Murray rose to become a television agent, and eventually the behind the camera partner with Merv Griffin to create many of the most successful shows in the history of television. Most notably JEOPARDY and WHEEL OF FORTUNE, have been and remain top rated shows after almost a half century.

A Few Notable Reviews

David Geffen
Head of DreamWorks, recalled his fond memories of our past experiences in Red Mill!
"I loved reading your book...it brought it all back to me...Congratulations!
- David".

Vanna White
Wheel of Fortune co-star
"I loved your book--it was so heartfelt, honest, and entertaining. I love hearing your stories, and how everything really comes down to choices made. Aside from that, thank you for believing in me.
You changed my life."

Irwin Winkler
Academy Award winning producer and director Rocky, Raging Bull, Goodfellas, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Irishman and more.
"A mesmerizing read. I couldn't put it down".

Designer, restaurateur, Co-founder of the Wolfgang Puck brand.
"Murray's life is a true Hollywood success story. His stories are full of surprise, humor, shock, regret, illumination, and so much heart. I learned some valuable lessons as well. Red Mill is destined to be a best seller!"
Barbara Lazaroff
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