A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Clark Jones
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born April 10, 1920
Died March 28, 2002Aged 81
Credited work (1)
Funny from behind the scenes.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Clark Jones was an American television director who made his name in live broadcasting. After starting at an experimental station in 1941, he directed music and variety programs through the 1950s, including Your Hit Parade, Caesar's Hour and the 1955 telecast of Peter Pan.
In the 1960s he worked on The Perry Como Show, The Bell Telephone Hour and the first season of The Carol Burnett Show, whose end credits name him as director. He later concentrated on special events, directing Frank Sinatra specials and 19 Tony Awards ceremonies, and received nine Primetime Emmy nominations.