Dick Stiles
Art Director
About This Interview
Dick Stiles (1933-2008) was interviewed for one hour at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences headquarters in North Hollywood, CA. Stiles spoke about his early years and his interest in art, as well as his first foray into television at the University of Texas at Houston's station, KUHT. He recalled moving to Los Angeles and working as a CBS page until he was promoted to draftsman on The Red Skelton Show. He spoke about working at CBS' Television City and the introduction of color technology, as well as about the craft of drafting and art direction. He detailed his work on various other productions, culminating in a 27-year career as the art director of Wheel of Fortune. He also spoke about his contributions in the selection of artists and creation of sculptures on the plaza of the Television Academy's headquarters. The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on June 21, 2003.
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he was my uncle.
not my biological uncle, but he was my grandparent's best friend before my dad and my aunt and uncle were born.
i only met him once when i was really little but he was an incredible man and i'm so sad i didn't get the chance to know him.
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