Greg Garrison

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.

Directed

1. The Dean Martin Show (1965) — Director
2. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts (1973) — Director
3. Texaco Star Theater (1948) — Director
4. Hey, Let's Twist! (1961) — Director
5. The Dean Martin Christmas Show (1968) — Director
6. Startime (1959) — Director
7. Two Tickets to Paris (1962) — Director
8. Astaire Time (1960) — Director
9. Dean's Place (1976) — Director
10. Christmas with The Martins and The Sinatras (1967) — Director
11. NBC: The First Fifty Years (1976) — Director
12. The Dean Martin Celebrity Roast: Michael Landon (1984) — Director
13. Dean Martin in London (1983) — Director