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 illness. He was 92. Carson also served as director on “The Merv Griffin Show” from 1972 through 1986. Carson also directed the game show “Wheel of Fortune” for more than 22 years, staying on the series until his retirement. Carson’s career in television spanned 43 years and thousands of credits.

DICK CARSON (STANDING) CONFERRING WITH SKITCH HENDERSON AND AN ASSISTANT DURING A PRODUCTION MEETING (CA. 1964) PHOTOGRAPH BY RAIMONDO BOREA

Gartenberg Media is the exclusive representative for the Estate of Raimondo Borea. Photographer Raimondo Borea was afforded complete behind-the-scenes access on a freelance basis to the Tonight Show during Johnny Carson’s tenure as show host in New York City until the production moved to California in 1972.

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In Memoriam: Dick Carson, Brother of Johnny Carson, and a Director of The Tonight Show