Dick Carson | |
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.jpg) Carson in 1967 | |
| Born | Richard Charles Carson (1929-06-04)June 4, 1929 Clarinda, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 2021(2021-12-19) (aged 92) |
| Occupation | Television director |
| Years active | c. 1962–2000 |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Ann "Pat" Gundy (d. 1986) Karlyn Kuper |
| Children | Douglas; Christopher; Kathleen Ann |
| Relatives | Johnny Carson (brother) |
Richard Charles Carson (June 4, 1929 – December 19, 2021) was an American television director. He was a five-timeEmmy Award winner, having directed shows includingThe Tonight Show,Wheel of Fortune, andThe Merv Griffin Show.[1] He moved toNorfolk, Nebraska, in 1934 with his family, and graduated from Norfolk High School in 1947. Carson later attended theUniversity of Nebraska and joined theUnited States Navy and became an officer. In 1952, Carson was stationed in San Diego, California, as anensign.[2] He was the younger brother of comedian and televisiontalk show hostJohnny Carson.[3]
On December 19, 2021, Carson died after a brief illness inStudio City, Los Angeles, at the age of 92.[4]
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