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Dick Carson

American television director

  • Fame48.9
  • Momentum0.0
  • Wikipedia8.6K
Source-basedStable
Lived 1929–2021, aged 92United States
United StatesUnited States
  • Era
    1929–2021
    Aged 92
  • Known for
    A Concert: Behind Pris…
    1978
Summary
Updated 2026-06-21

Richard Charles Carson 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. 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 and joined the United States Navy and became an officer. In 1952, Carson was stationed in San Diego, California, as an ensign. He was the younger brother of comedian and television talk show host Johnny Carson.

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48.9
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Historical4.2
Source confidence30.0
Completeness55.0
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