Jann Carl Biography
Jann Carl is an American 3-times Emmy Award-winning Television Host and Journalist who was born and brought up in Carthage, Missouri. She is a part-owner of the syndicated TV show “Small Town Big Deal.” She is also known for her 14 years as the Host of CBS’s ‘Entertainment Tonight’. She started her journalism career at WLS in Chicago as a news reporter. Jann then moved to Los Angeles, where she worked at KABC as a reporter and host of the KABC’s “Eye on L.A.” magazine show. She has received several awards including the Three Emmy Awards and the 61st Annual Distinguished Service Award from the University of Missouri Alumni Association in 2016.
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| Full Names | Jann Carl |
| Popular As | Carl |
| Gender | Female |
| Occupation / Profession | Television Host and Journalist |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Full Names | Josphat Rugambi Gachie |
| Popular As | Chamberlain |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation / Profession | Actor and Singer |
| Nationality | American |
| Race / Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Not Known |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Jann Carl Age
Carl is 61 years old as of 2021, she was born on 19 May 1960 in Carthage, Missouri, United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on 19 May every year and her birth sign is Taurus.
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| Age: | 61Years (As of 2022) |
| Zodiac Sign: | Taurus |
| Date of Birth: | 19 May 1960 |
| Place of Birth: | Carthage, Missouri, United States of America |
| Birthday: | 19 May |
Jann Carl Height
Jann stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters).
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Jann Carl Education
Carl attended the University of Missouri School of Journalism, from where she graduated in 1982 with a degree in broadcast journalism. While in the University, she served as the Grand Marshall for the 90th University of Missouri homecoming.
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| School | Not Known |
| College/ University | University of Missouri School of Journalism |
| Highest Qualification | Not Known |
Jann Carl Family, Parents and Siblings
Jann was born and raised by her parents in Carthage. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of her parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.
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| Father (Dad) | Not Known |
| Mother | Not Known |
| Brother(s) | Not Known |
| Sister(s) | Not Known |
Jann Carl Husband David Sears
Carl is happily married to her husband David Sears, a television executive. The couple is blessed with two children, a son named Matthew Sears and a daughter named Katherine Sears. Her son suffers from epilepsy.
Jann Carl Daughter
Jann’s daughter, Katherine Sears, is an accomplished equestrienne. Katherine started riding since she was nine. She competed in the 3′ and 3’6″ hunter, jumper and equitation divisions as a junior amateur. She won awards from the San Fernando Valley Horse Show Association and the California Professional Horseman’s Association. In 2010 she was the recipient of the Lydia F. Theurkauf Memorial Sportsmanship Award.
In 2016 she joined the Medieval Times equestrian team at the Rose Parade New Year’s Day as a Medieval Times princess. Her daughter has a degree in Political Science from the American University in Washington, DC. After graduating she was hired by the school to be the School of Professional & Extended Studies Bridge Programs Coordinator.
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| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Husband | Not Known |
| Children | Not Known |
Jann Carl Net Worth
Carl has an estimated net worth of $1 million and $5 million as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Host and Journalist. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
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| Salary | Under Review |
| Net Worth | $1 million and $5 million |
| Source of Income | Television Host and Journalist |
Jann Carl Small Town Big Deal
Jann co-hosts the TV show Small Town Big Deal together with Rodney K. Miller, the duo reports on uplifting stories about people, places, and events throughout communities big and small across the United States.
Small Town Big Deal was first aired on September 6, 2012, on the RFD-TV cable network. It has aired almost 100 episodes since 2012 and is now viewed on the network and local television stations in nearly 80 percent of the United States.
Jann Carl Entertainment Tonight
She is also well-known for her 14 years at Entertainment Tonight. Carl is nationally respected for her interviews with influential newsmakers. She has interviewed some famous people including Steven Spielberg, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Diane Sawyer, Tom Hanks, and Barack and Michelle Obama.
She began as a news reporter at WLS in Chicago and later moved to Los Angeles, where she reported for KABC and hosted KABC’s “Eye on L.A.” magazine show. Carl was the co-anchor with the late Los Angeles broadcast legend, Hal Fishman, at KTLA-TV, throughout the late 1980s and early 1990s. Later, she became an executive producer of the show Sold! for the History Channel.
Carl has appeared on America’s Next Top Model and Candid Camera. She has co-hosted the Emmy pre-show, the “Oscar Countdown” Academy Award show, the Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon and the Tournament of Roses Parade on CBS and HGTV. She has been associated with the Muscular Dystrophy Association for more than 25 years.
Carl has also served as the MC for the “Model Citizen” fashion shows. These shows benefit the MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders. In November 2016, she was awarded the “Distinguished Service Award,” by the University of Missouri Alumni Association which is the highest award bestowed upon a University of Missouri alum.
Jann Carl Small Town Big Deal
Jann is the co-host and part-owner of the syndicated TV show Small Town Big Deal which first aired on September 6, 2012, on the RFD-TV cable network. Since 2012, Small Town Big Deal has aired almost 100 episodes and is now viewed on network and local television stations in nearly 80 percent of the United States.
Jann Carl – Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
In 1996, Jann was chosen by Jerry Lewis as a national co-host of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Labor Day Telethon and has been involved with the organization since then. As of 2000, she served as a national board member. She has previously served as the organization’s, national vice president. In 1998 she was honored with Paragon Award for her exceptional service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Jann Carl
Jann Carl is an American 3-times Emmy Award-winning Television Host and Journalist. She is a part-owner of the syndicated TV show “Small Town Big Deal.” She is also known for her 14 years as the Host of the CBS’s ‘Entertainment Tonight’. She started her journalism career at WLS in Chicago as a news reporter. She then moved to Los Angeles, where she worked at KABC as a reporter and host of the KABC’s “Eye on L.A.” magazine show.
Carl is 61 years old as of 2021, she was born on 19 May 1960 in Carthage, Missouri, United States of America. Her birth sign is Taurus.
Jann stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.72 meters).
Yes, she is married to her husband David Sears, a television executive. The couple is blessed with two children, a son named Matthew Sears and a daughter named Katherine Sears. Her son suffers from epilepsy.
Carl has an estimated net worth of $1.2 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as a Television Host and Journalist.
She is a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.
Price is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
Jann Carl Social Media Contacts
- YouTube
- Website
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