R.I.P.: Fresno Boss Jock Dick Carr Dies

Victor Alan Karsner -- who was known as Dick Carr when he was on Fresno TV and radio -- died Monday after a long battle with respiratory problems.

He was 79, according to fresnobee.com.

Karsner began his career in 1957 in Okmulgee, Okla., and worked at radio stations in Texas and Sacramento before coming to Fresno's KYNO in 1960, where he was part of the Boss radio format that featured less talk and more music.

That was followed by stints at several Fresno TV stations.

Along with working on Fresno radio stations KYNO, KFRE, KARM and KMAK, Karsner hosted a "Dialing for Dollars" program on local TV.  He became the Channel 47 sports director in 1969, plus was a weatherman and talk show host at the local CBS affiliate.