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 …

Jan 9, 2022 · After nearly seven years, Dick Carson left The Tonight Show and returned to Los Angeles, where he directed an ABC variety show hosted by Don Rickles that lasted just 17 episodes in 1968-69.

Jan 9, 2022 · Dick Carson, brother of TV legend Johnny Carson and a former director for The Tonight Show, died December 19 at his home in Studio City, CA, following a brief illness, his family said.

Jan 18, 2022 · Dick Carson, a television director who worked on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” and was the younger brother to the show’s host, died on Dec. 19, 2021, following a brief …

Dick Carson, brother of TV legend Johnny Carson and a former director for The Tonight Show, died at 92 at his home in Studio City, Calif. on December 19, 2021 following a brief illness, his family said.

Jan 9, 2022 · Dick Carson was recommended by his brother, Johnny Carson, to join the N.Y. crew of “The Tonight Show” in the months before Carson would take over hosting duties. Carson directed …

Jan 9, 2022 · It was thanks to his older brother, Johnny Carson, that Dick Carson wound up in New York. Johnny got him an interview with “The Tonight Show” even though he wasn’t officially hosting …

It lasted from 1962 to 1992. The eponymous host was the comedian Johnny Carson, while Ed McMahon served as Carson's sidekick and the show's announcer.

Dec 23, 2025 · The original host of The Tonight Show was once a welcome guest, but in 1982, Allen was banned after allegedly mocking an injury suffered by Carson. Allen was also said to be rude to …

Dec 23, 2025 · Finally, the original Tonight Show host, Steve Allen, was allegedly banned in 1982 after yelling at crew members while guest-hosting the show and mocking an injury suffered by Carson.