Gary Harper is an American journalist best known for playing Investigative consumer reporter and host in 3 On Your Side.
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Best Known For:The television show 3 On Your Side
Breakthrough:Joined KTVK in Phoenix as a news reporter in 1997
10 Quick Facts About Gary Harper
- Full Name: Gary Harper
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Reporter
- Known For: The television show 3 On Your Side
- Gender: Male
- Beats: Investigations and Business / Economy
- Net Worth: $362,000-$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Salary: $61,000-$264,000 (Estimated range)
Education
He attended Texas Tech University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Texas Tech University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Gary Harper's career includes news and reporting roles with Arizona's Family (KTVK-TV / 3TV), a television station and WZZM-TV.
Organization: Arizona's Family (KTVK-TV / 3TV)
Role: Investigative consumer reporter and 3 On Your Side host
Period: 1997–2025
Details: Retired on November 21, 2025 after a long Phoenix consumer-investigations career.
Organization: WZZM-TV
Role: News anchor and reporter
Details: Worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan before moving to Phoenix.
Organization: KLBK-TV
Role: Reporter
Details: Worked in Lubbock, Texas earlier in his career; station spelling corrected using career evidence.
Rise to Fame
Gary Harper rose to prominence for his role on the television show 3 On Your Side.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes 3 On Your Side and Arizona's Family On Your Side.
Television
- TV Show: 3 On Your Side (Investigative consumer reporter and host) — Arizona's Family consumer advocacy reporting
Podcasts
- Podcast: Arizona's Family On Your Side (Co-host) — Consumer news and fraud-prevention podcast
Awards & Achievements
- Emmy Award — Best Consumer Reporter — National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Consumer reporting
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gary Harper
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Reporter
- Nationality: American
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $61,000–$264,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $362,000–$5,175,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
