666K views · 27K reactions | June 23, 1983: 19 year old Whitney took to the stage on The Merv Griffin TV Show and, as they say, the rest is history! After being introduced by Clive Davis, she sang "Home" from The Wiz. She also sang a medley with her mother Cissy Houston, including "Ain't No Way". Merv Griffin declared "You won't forget that name — Whitney Houston!"  | Whitney Houston | Facebook