Deb Carson
Encyclopedia
Deb Carson is an American radio
and television personality and national sports anchor for Fox Sports Radio
. She currently anchors FSR's National Sports Reports during the prime afternoon drive-time block. Deb was also Co-Host of the network's nationally syndicated "The Stephen A. Smith Show
."
, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with double-majors in Marketing
and Business-Broadcasting. As a sophomore at Baylor, she became the first female student-sportscaster to broadcast a Southwest Conference game as part of the Baylor Baseball Broadcast Crew. She was also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
sorority.
to Los Angeles, CA after accepting an offer from Merv Griffin Enterprises
to join the producing staff of the hit game show Wheel of Fortune
. In addition to her behind-the-scenes and contestant coordinator duties, she also served as Vanna White
's stand-in. Deb was later chosen to Co-Host with Bob Eubanks
on Wheel of Fortune Live, the live, touring version of the hit TV show.
Deb made a name for herself as a TV Host, Anchor and Reporter, working on a variety of News and Entertainment projects. She also crossed over into radio, anchoring News and Traffic for several radio station
s throughout Southern California
.
Beyond her radio and television broadcasting accomplishments, Deb has also appeared in numerous television shows and movies such as Dexter
, Desperate Housewives
, The Mentalist
, The Unit
, Will & Grace
, Ghost Whisperer
, Evan Almighty
, and many others.
on his new FSR show. While co-hosting with Smith, her "Deb's News and Notes" segment became a listener favorite, highlighting the quirky and absurd stories of the day.
and animal charities. She is spokesperson for PS I Love You Foundation, a group that fosters educational and inspirational enrichment programs for at-risk kids in the Los Angeles area. Deb also volunteers for and promotes the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
Radio
Radio is the transmission of signals through free space by modulation of electromagnetic waves with frequencies below those of visible light. Electromagnetic radiation travels by means of oscillating electromagnetic fields that pass through the air and the vacuum of space...
and television personality and national sports anchor for Fox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio
Fox Sports Radio, abbreviated FSR, is an international radio network consisting of sports talk programming. The network is a service of Premiere Networks...
. She currently anchors FSR's National Sports Reports during the prime afternoon drive-time block. Deb was also Co-Host of the network's nationally syndicated "The Stephen A. Smith Show
The Stephen A. Smith Show
The Stephen A. Smith Show was a syndicated sports talk radio show hosted by Philadelphia Inquirer writer Stephen A. Smith. Smith had various co-hosts along the way, including Brandon Tierney, Gordon Damer, and Mike Missanelli....
."
Early life
Deb attended Baylor UniversityBaylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
, earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with double-majors in Marketing
Marketing
Marketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments...
and Business-Broadcasting. As a sophomore at Baylor, she became the first female student-sportscaster to broadcast a Southwest Conference game as part of the Baylor Baseball Broadcast Crew. She was also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta , also known as Theta, is an international fraternity for women founded on January 27, 1870 at DePauw University, formerly Indiana Asbury...
sorority.
Early career
After graduating from Baylor, Deb moved from TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
to Los Angeles, CA after accepting an offer from Merv Griffin Enterprises
Merv Griffin Enterprises
Merv Griffin Enterprises was a television production company founded by Merv Griffin, in business from 1964 to 1994.-History:The company was first established as Merv Griffin Productions in 1964 and Griffin's first production was Jeopardy! In 1965, his talk show The Merv Griffin Show returned to...
to join the producing staff of the hit game show Wheel of Fortune
Wheel of Fortune (U.S. game show)
Wheel of Fortune is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin, which premiered in 1975. Contestants compete to solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a large wheel. The title refers to the show's giant carnival wheel that...
. In addition to her behind-the-scenes and contestant coordinator duties, she also served as Vanna White
Vanna White
Vanna White is an American television personality and film actress best known as the hostess of Wheel of Fortune since 1982.-Early life:...
's stand-in. Deb was later chosen to Co-Host with Bob Eubanks
Bob Eubanks
Robert Leland "Bob" Eubanks is an American television/radio personality and game show host, best known for hosting the game show The Newlywed Game on and off since 1966, where he was known for using the catchphrase, "Makin' Whoopee"...
on Wheel of Fortune Live, the live, touring version of the hit TV show.
Deb made a name for herself as a TV Host, Anchor and Reporter, working on a variety of News and Entertainment projects. She also crossed over into radio, anchoring News and Traffic for several radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
s throughout Southern California
Southern California
Southern California is a megaregion, or megapolitan area, in the southern area of the U.S. state of California. Large urban areas include Greater Los Angeles and Greater San Diego. The urban area stretches along the coast from Ventura through the Southland and Inland Empire to San Diego...
.
Beyond her radio and television broadcasting accomplishments, Deb has also appeared in numerous television shows and movies such as Dexter
Dexter (TV series)
Dexter is an American television drama series, which debuted on Showtime on October 1, 2006. The sixth season premiered on October 2, 2011. The series centers on Dexter Morgan , a bloodstain pattern analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who moonlights as a serial killer...
, Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives
Desperate Housewives is an American television comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry and produced by ABC Studios and Cherry Productions. Executive producer Cherry serves as Showrunner. Other executive producers since the fourth season include Marc Cherry, Bob Daily, George W...
, The Mentalist
The Mentalist
The Mentalist is an American police procedural television series which debuted on September 23, 2008, on CBS. The show was created by Bruno Heller, who is also the show's executive producer...
, The Unit
The Unit
The Unit is an American action-drama television series that focuses on a top-secret military unit modeled after the real-life U.S. Army special operations unit commonly known as Delta Force...
, Will & Grace
Will & Grace
Will & Grace was an American television sitcom that was originally broadcast on NBC from September 21, 1998 to May 18, 2006 for a total of eight seasons. Will & Grace remains the most successful television series with gay principal characters...
, Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer
Ghost Whisperer is an American television supernatural drama, which ran on CBS from September 23, 2005 to May 21, 2010.The series follows the life of Melinda Gordon , who has the ability to see and communicate with ghosts...
, Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty
Evan Almighty is a 2007 American religious comedy film and the stand-alone sequel to Bruce Almighty . The film was directed by Tom Shadyac, written by Steve Oedekerk, and starring Steve Carell as the title character. Morgan Freeman also reprised his role as God from the original film. Production of...
, and many others.
Fox Sports Radio
Deb returned to sports in 2006, joining Fox Sports Radio as a National Anchor and On-Air Personality. In addition to delivering breaking sports news and updates on scores from across the country, she also wrote and produced the popular weekend segments "All Entertainment News with Deb Carson," "Carson's Corner…Sports Headlines You May Have Missed," "Carson's Highlight Central," and "The Athlete Twitter Segment." Deb moved to weekday mornings in early 2010 to join Stephen A. SmithStephen A. Smith
-Early years:Smith was raised in the Hollis neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. He lived with his parents and four older sisters.He attended Winston-Salem State University, a historically black university in Winston-Salem, North Carolina...
on his new FSR show. While co-hosting with Smith, her "Deb's News and Notes" segment became a listener favorite, highlighting the quirky and absurd stories of the day.
Philanthropy
Deb works with a variety of children's charitiesCharitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
and animal charities. She is spokesperson for PS I Love You Foundation, a group that fosters educational and inspirational enrichment programs for at-risk kids in the Los Angeles area. Deb also volunteers for and promotes the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
External links
- Official website
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