KARI MICHAELSEN, @karimichaelsen Host of ABC Talk Show "In the Spotlight"
Known worldwide as the star of NBC's hit sitcom
"Gimme A Break"
Host, Speaker, Promotions and Media Expert.
Kari has been Public Speaking and Hosting Seminars for over 25 years. Combining those skills with her years of experience in front of the camera on Network TV seemed natural (and somewhat destined) as the next step after her NBC Hit Television Series “Gimme a Break” wrapped . Thus, her career in Broadcasting was born. Some of her Broadcasting credits include hosting a Morning Talk Show, a News Magazine Show, and her current Show “In the Spotlight” on ABC. Guests on "In the Spotlight have Included Martin Sheen, John Travolta, Daymond John, William Shatner, Jim Belushi, Kenny Loggins, Mick Fleetwood, Larry Hagman, and Tony Robbins. Kari has done interviews with countless Celebrities, and many of the greatest Leaders and Achievers in our country.
Kari spent many years on the National Tour as Host of the highly acclaimed "Get Motivated Business Seminar”. She has shared the stage Former President George W Bush, General Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, Publisher Steve Forbes, Former First Lady Laura Bush, Tony Robbins, Suze Orman, Dan Rather, Terry Bradshaw, Michael Phleps, Joe Montana, the legendary Zig Ziglar, as well as many other Hall of Fame Athletes, well known entertainers, politicians, business moguls and leaders.