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Kevin Carlisle Obituary

December 24, 1935 - July 5, 2022 Kevin Carlisle was a multi-award winning Producer-director-choreographer, born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in Birmingham, Michigan. He graduated from New York city's Julliard School of Music with a degree in dance. Kevin's name was first associated with television as the choreographer for "The Garry Moore Show" followed by "The Dean Martin Show" and "The Bell Telephone Hour". He worked on over 500 television series, specials, and stage productions for artists that include Carol Burnett, Barry Manilow, Sandy Duncan, Marilyn MaCoo, Suzanne Somers, Melissa Manchester, Tammy Wynette, Grace Jones, Robert Guillaume, George Burns, Rich Little, Michael Landon, Herb Alpert, Bea Arthur, Doris Day, Lucille Ball, Julie Andrews, Bob Hope, Pee Wee Herman, and many others. As choreographer of the original and innovative musical countdown show "Solid Gold", Kevin created the unique and admired Solid Gold Dancers. Kevin's vast credits in television have led to much-distinguished peer recognition, including an American Video Award in 1988. He was nominated for two Tony Awards for choreographing "Hallelujah Baby!" and "Happy Time". "Lamb Chop on Broadway" marked Kevin's 6th credit as director/choreographer on Broadway. He received an honorary Doctorate from Sierra University in recognition of his lifelong commitment to the betterment of humanity. During the eighteen years Kevin worked with Barry Manilow on his numerous national and international live concerts and television specials, he produced and directed the "Barry Manilow: Live on Broadway" music video cassette that reached number one on the music video charts both in the United States and England. Kevin received an Emmy Award for his contribution to "The Third Barry Manilow Television Special". He is survived by his daughter Katherine, "Kat" Weed and her husband Rick, a brother David and his husband Monty, four nephews, and his partner of 44 years John Jackson. Dance with the angels dear Kevin.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Oct. 9, 2022.

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Jay Anderson

January 8, 2024

Kevin actually got me to look like a dancer when I was new to working on TV (Glen Campbell Show). So sorry to hear about his passing and great loss to the entertainment industry. I communicated with him some years ago and I learned that he had passed last year. He´ll be missed.

Molly McGee

April 19, 2023

What a beautiful, charismatic soul. I grew up next store to Kevin in Michigan and his parents were like my grandparents. I enjoyed our talks on the phone and how wonderful it was to see him on my visit to California. My heartfelt condolences to the family. He will be missed. Love, Molly McGee Allen.

Newton Bartley

October 11, 2022

To one of the kindest, gentlest, caring and most talented man that I have ever known. Keep handing out the angels Kevin!

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