Small Town Big Deal
Small Town Big Deal | |
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Rodney Miller and Jann Carl - hosts of Small Town Big Deal | |
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Country of origin | United States |
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Original release | 2012 |
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Small Town Big Deal is a nationally syndicated broadcast and cable television show.[1] The TV program is co-hosted by Rodney K. Miller and Jann Carl. Together, they travel the United States sharing inspirational stories about communities, people, events and happenings. The show first aired on September 6, 2012 on RDF-TV network. Since then, Small Town Big Deal has grown to become a nationally syndicated program. In 2017, the show was being viewed on over 150 local stations and 80 percent of the country each week across America. A family entertainment show, Small Town Big Deal has received the Parents Television Seal of Approval, its most distinguished award.[2]
Episodes
Small Town Big Deal has aired nearly 100 episodes since September 2012. The show is now broadcast from 150 local stations across America. Small Town Big Deal is viewed in more than 80 percent of U.S. markets as well as other outlets including Sky Angel TV, Pure Flix, and Comcast outlets in California. Overseas, the show is viewed on the Armed Forces Network (AFN) by military personnel and their families. Here is a sampling of the types of stories that Small Town Big Deal has covered in their episodes.
Mackinac Bridge and Tractor Crossing/Saddle Making: Rodney and Jann scale the exhilarating heights of Michigan’s iconic Mackinac Bridge. Once back down they lead the world’s largest antique tractor parade across the Mighty Mac. And then it's on to an old West town in California where they learn the finer points of saddle making. Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jSniE133J4
A Famous Lake & Lumberjacks: For the rich and famous who live along the shores of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, they have a unique way of receiving their mail every summer-- by boat. Jann and Rodney try a little 'Mail Boat Jumping' and one of them takes an unexpected plunge! Then it's off to the Lumberjack World Championships. You won't believe the axe wielding, log running, and pole-climbing going on here. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pm27FeXbRU&spfreload=10
Silver Lakes Sand Dunes/Sanbol Lighthouse/Strasburg Pretzels: Getting sand in their shoes is the least of their worries when Jann and Rodney take to the sand dunes to race high-powered four wheelers. Then Rodney overcomes his fear of heights as he climbs to the top of the historic Little Sabol Lighthouse on the coast of Lake Michigan. Also Rodney and Jann try their hand at making pretzels. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMkNu_pv8l4
400 Mile Yard Sale: Jann and Rodney hit the road in search of steals and deals as they travel across the length of Kentucky on Historic Highway 68 for the annual 400 Mile Yard Sale. Come along and see what crazy deals they find along the way. Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8oYuAQffEQ
Totally Epic Tug-O-War: The Mississippi River is the fourth-longest river in the world and a hugely important commerce corridor. But for just one day a year the Army Corps of Engineers shut down all traffic. Rodney and Jann find out it’s all for a riverbank rivalry of epic proportions. A massive rope stretches all the way across the mighty river for a Tug-of-War you’ve got to see to believe …giving the winners blistered hands but bragging rights until the next battle. Watch:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbl5dFw0Q6Q
Visit the Small Town Big Deal website to watch previous episodes.
Hosts
Rodney K. Miller and Jann Carl travel around the United States, highlighting unique and interesting stories about people, places and events. Miller grew up on a small farm in Benton, Illinois, an upbringing that inspired him to start the television series. Carl joined the show in 2013 after her role as a correspondent and the weekend anchor on Entertainment Tonight.[4]
References
- ↑ http://www.myajc.com/entertainment/let-make-big-deal-local-show-sweeping-the-country/4WGKR0XSdOybYpfllprk5L/
- ↑ http://www.smalltownbigdeal.com/index.php?submenu=home/
- ↑ https://bufordcornmaze.com/about-us/
- ↑ Miller, Rodney; Carl, Jann. "Small Town Big Deal TV Series". Small Town Big Deal. Small Town Big Deal.
External links
- Official website
- Small Town Big Deal on Facebook
- https://www.pauladeen.com/small-town-big-deal-show
- http://www.wsbtv.com/video?videoId=24672612&videoVersion=1.0
- https://www.nationwide.com/agribusiness-teams-up-small-town-big-deal.jsp
- http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/grits-with-glitz-georgia-farmer-hollywood-reporter-bring-family-tv-show-to-atlanta-300134660.html