Dick Carson Dead at 92: 'Tonight Show' Helmer, Johnny Carson's Brother

Dick Carson, a TV 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 years old.

Carson’s death was announced by his family through publicist Charlie Barrett.

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JOHNNY CARSON, Johnny Carson & brother/director Dick during an afternoon rehearsal of the show, 1967. 1962 - 1992. © NBC/ Courtesy: Everett Collection

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