Dave Wilson

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Dave Wilson (ca.1932-June 30, 2002) was an American television director, best known for his work as the director of the NBC program Saturday Night Live from 1975 to 1986 and 1989 to 1995. Wilson retired at the end of the show's 20th season, and also appeared on-screen as part of comedy sketches that took place in the show's control room.

During his SNL tenure, Wilson was nominated for an Emmy award for the Paul Simon episode during SNL's second year.

Also at NBC, Wilson served as a director for the late-night music performance program "Sunday Night" during it's two season run from 1988 to 1990 ^[1], and for many other live events as well, including the Miss America Pageant.

Wilson died of an Aortic Aneurysm in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Preceded by None	Saturday Night Live director 1975 – 1986	Succeeded by Paul Miller
Preceded by Paul Miller	Saturday Night Live director 1989 – 1995	Succeeded by Beth McCarthy-Miller