Dick Carson dead: Director and brother of Johnny Carson dies aged 92

The filmmaker’s death was announced by his family (Picture: Getty)

Dick Carson, the award-winning director and brother of Johnny Carson, has died at the age of 92. 

During his life he was known for his work helming commercials, news shows and sports programmes. 

Dick’s death was announced by his family via publicist Charlie Barrett, Variety reports.

His career began in radio after leaving college in the early 50s, before moving to TV after moving to Los Angeles in 1960.

He then moved to New York to direct his brother in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1962. 

Dick was also known for The Merv Griffin Show, for which he won a number of Daytime Emmy Awards.

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