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Dick Carson | |
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Born | Richard Charles Carson June 4, 1929 Clarinda, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | December 19, 2021 | (aged 92)
Occupation | Television director |
Years active | c. 1962–2000 |
Spouse(s) | Pat (died 1986) Karlyn |
Relatives | Johnny Carson (brother) |
Richard Charles Carson (June 4, 1929 – December 19, 2021) was an American television director. He was a five-time Emmy Award winner, having directed shows including The Tonight Show, Wheel of Fortune, and The Merv Griffin Show.[1] He moved to Norfolk, Nebraska, in 1934 with his family, and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1947. Carson later attended the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and joined the United States Navy, where he became an officer. In 1952, Carson was stationed in San Diego, California as an ensign.[2] He was the younger brother of comedian and television talk show host Johnny Carson.[3]
On December 19, 2021, Carson died after a brief illness in Studio City, Los Angeles, at the age of 92.[4]
References
- ^ Schmeckpeper, Sheryl (May 18, 2010). "Dick Carson to receive achievement award". The Norfolk Daily News.
- ^ "City Briefs — Reports For Duty". The Daily Telegram. May 2, 1953. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Richard C. ("Dick") Carson". Nebraska Coast Connection & The Hollywood Salon. Archived from the original on October 1, 2018. Retrieved August 12, 2015.
- ^ Barnes, Mike (January 9, 2022). "Dick Carson, Emmy-Winning Director and Brother of Johnny Carson, Dies at 92". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
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