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Early life and career

Jbara grew up in Westland,

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. He attended Wayne Memorial High School,

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, intending to become a film director. However, his career path took a different turn when he got a job at Fox News and encompassed the reality show genre. Dan passed away on October 21, 2020, in Palm Springs, California. He is survived by his mother and three siblings: a sister, Judy, and two brothers,

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Television career

* Producer - South Beach Classics -

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(2011)) * Executive Producer - ''Is It Possible'' -

(2010) * Executive Producer - ''Decision House'' -

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(2007) * Executive Producer - ''

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(1989–1993, 1997–1999) * Producer - ''

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'', '' Special Report TV'' Jbara also has segment-produced news shows at various Fox stations. Jbara worked on the telecasts for the ''Emmy Awards'' (1988), ''Night of 100 Stars II'', ''Liberty Weekend'' (1986), and the ''Tony Awards'' (1985).

Film career

* Executive Producer - ''Trunk'' (2008) * Electric Press Kit Producer - ''The Last Seduction'' (1994) * Electric Press Kit Producer - ''Blame It on the Bell Boy'' (1992)

Awards and nominations

* Aldo Award for Outstanding Directing in Fashion Journalism (1994) * CableACE nomination for Outstanding Children's Program (1994)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jbara, Dan American television producers Living people Businesspeople from Detroit Michigan State University alumni Tisch School of the Arts alumni Year of birth missing (living people)