Director

Greg Garrison

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Directed movies: 6Directed series: 3All crew credits: 10

TMDB ID: 1216714

IMDb ID: nm0308417

Known for: Production

Born: February 20, 1924

Died: March 25, 2005

Age: 81

Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1948 - 1976

Years active: 29

Wikidata: Q5605598

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Director (9)Producer (1)

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Biography

Greg Garrison was an American television director and producer best known for his work on variety shows. He began his career in radio before moving to television, where he directed episodes of Your Show of Shows and The Milton Berle Show. Garrison is most renowned for producing and directing The Dean Martin Show (1965–1974) and its subsequent celebrity roasts. His innovative approach to variety programming and ability to capture spontaneous performances made him a pivotal figure in television entertainment.

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