.Agency Director: National publicist, Dr. R. J. Garis was raised in and around the entertainment industry. He grew up in the famous San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles and went to school with celebrities including: Maureen McCormick (Marcia on the Brady Bunch), Danny Bonaduce (The Partridge Family), NBC News financial editor Ron Insana and Chief Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. Industry neighbors and friends also included: Bob Newhart, Kenny Rogers, DeForest Kelley, Kurt Russell and others. He graduated from Chaminade, one of the nation's most respected prep schools (Fox TV's Bill O"Reilly is a Chaminade alumni). Dr. Garis was admitted to the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA) while in college at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). After earning his degree, he began working initially in film and entertainment public relations with several of Hollywood's best publicists. This special insider knowledge is an integral part of his success. He has also been a partner in other related businesses including a limousine service and an event production firm. Today, he holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, a professional certificate in Journalism Arts and a Doctorate in Multimedia Publicity Management. He has built the Garis Agency into a multi-million dollar firm by helping others to succeed.
Dr. Garis has been interviewed as a national media and public relations expert by USA Today, ABC, CBS and NBC News, E-Entertainment Television, Us Magazine, ESPN Magazine, The Michael Reagan Show, Court TV, The Los Angeles Times, JANE Magazine, KLAC Radio, Income Opportunities Magazine, KSDO Radio, Office.com and others. He was featured on National Enquirer's TV show Uncovered, as one of the world's "Power Publicists." His innovative campaigns have been written about in nationally recognized business books including Writing Effective News Releases, by Catherine McIntyre and There's A Customer Born Every Minute, by Dr. Joe Vitale -- of "The Secret." He has been a keynote speaker for many organizations including PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) and NSA (National Speakers Assoc.). Barnes & Noble's publishing web site (iUniverse.com) says the Garis Agency is, "One of the industry's best."
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Dr. Garis is ranked in the world's top five percent of entertainment industry professionals by IMDB.
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In addition to literary and business clients, R. J. Garis has worked with dozens of entertainment stars, top models and sports figures. He has handled personal appearance tours and publicity events for numerous motion pictures and studios including: Universal Studios, Orion Pictures, Walt Disney Studios, MGM, Paramount Pictures and others.
Dr. Garis has also promoted a wide variety of live events and entertainment projects including: The World Talent Competition in Hollywood, The International Bikini Challenge, The Singles Expos, The Big Toy Show, Southern California Talent Expo, World Marketing Symposium, Center For Children Fundraisers, March Of Dimes Events, Humane Society Fundraisers, Children's Hospital Events and more.
EXTRA CREDENTIALS: Emmy Award | National Leadership Council Award | Chosen for service to the White House | Certified - City News Service International | Registered Talent Manager - Casting Society of America (CSA) | Certified Film Commission Resource & More.
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" Dr. R. J. Garis is a legendary publicist "
-- John Murphy - Host of The Movie Show on KLAC Radio, Los Angeles --
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Garis Agency projects have also included: Personal appearances, public relations, speaking engagements, media and commercial promotions with many national companies, events and major entertainment stars. Below, are just a few of our best known examples:
Film and TV Star Chuck Norris | Academy Award Winner Kim Basinger | Music Superstar Madonna | Film Star Julie Walters | TV and Film Star Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek, now on Heroes - NBC) | Academy Award Winner Shirley Jones | Author and Speaker Kathy Cronkite (daughter of CBS News Icon Walter Cronkite) | Music Artist and Actress Michelle Phillips | TV Star Kim Fields | Prima Ballerina and Ford Agency Model Greta Hodgkinson | Author Ted Geisel (Dr. Suess) | Actress Kate Mulgrew (Star Trek Voyager) | Miss Universe Deborah Carthy | New York Times Best-Selling Author Andy Andrews | Popcorn King Orville Redenbacher | NBA Superstar Doug Christie | Miss Teen USA | Actress and Producer Dawn Wells (Gilligan's Island Star) | Actress Tawny Kitaen | Body By Jake Spokesmodel and Miss Vermont USA Katy Johnson | Kevin Allen (Finalist from The Apprentice with Donald Trump) | In-line Skating World Champion Fallon Heffernan | Vestin Financial Group Inc. | Hotel Del Coronado | Singles Expo | Baseball Great Steve Garvey | Baby Prodigy Inc. | Teen Magazine | Total Gym Inc. | FoundMoney.com | Bruce Cornblum, Esq. (Board of Governors, California Trial Lawyers Association) | Hot Body International Models | Cohn Restaurant Group | World Championship of Performing Arts | NFL Star Greg Montgomery | Film Star Don Ameche | Flex Magazine | Chris Calloway (Cab Calloway's daughter) | Mattel Toys | TV Star Danny Bonaduce | Film Icon Mickey Rooney | TV Star Efrem Zimbalist Jr. | NFL Great Joe Namath and others.
A celebrity association can enhance any business or event.
Our firm entertains paid celebrity projects or invitations only.
We do NOT list our current roster of celebrity clients and projects on the web.
The Garis Agency does NOT publish or sell any celebrity contact information.
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