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Don Crichton is a dancer and choreographer who was the lead dancer on The Carol Burnett Show . [1] As a choreographer he was nominated for Emmy Awards in 1981 and 1993, [2] [3] and his work includes choreographing the 2003 Kennedy Center Honors. [4]

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References

  1. "Volume 1 - The Best Of The Carol Burnett Show (Season 2, Episode 7)". Apple TV. November 25, 1968.
  2. https://www.emmys.com/bios/don-crichton
  3. "Don Crichton". TVGuide.com.
  4. "Don Crichton". www.tcm.com.