About Dick Carson
Lived 1929 – 2021 (aged 92). Dick Carson was an American military personnel and television director.
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. 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.
On December 19, 2021, Carson died after a brief illness in Studio City, Los Angeles, at the age of 92.
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Who was Dick Carson?
American television director
When was Dick Carson born?
Dick Carson was born on 4 June 1929 in Clarinda.
When did Dick Carson die?
Dick Carson died on 19 December 2021 in Studio City.
What was Dick Carson's occupation?
Dick Carson was a military personnel and television director.
What nationality was Dick Carson?
Dick Carson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dick Carson. https://biography.guide/dick-carson/
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