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" We all need publicists. You're nowhere unless you've got a publicist, and your
publicist is nowhere unless he can glom on to a celebrity who uses his service."
-- Allure Magazine --
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History And Experience Equals Know How ... We are now located on the Southern California
coast. However, the Garis family history of publicity, entertainment and
promotion success goes back over sixty years. It began in New York, with the creation of the world famous (four star) Garrison's
Restaurant & Night Club located across the street from Radio City Music Hall. Garrison's became
"the" place to be seen in New York. For 33+ years, the clientele read like a celebrity
who's who list. From Sinatra's Rat Pack to Broadway's brightest stars, Hollywood's elite and the icons of political
power -- everybody was there. Many famous names including Bob Hope and Rudy Vallee even worked for the Garis family while
getting their start. Promoter Jim Garis (grandfather of our current director, Dr. R. J. Garis)
also helped launch the careers of music superstars Kate Smith, The Andrew Sisters and more.
Other famous names worked with included: Judy Garland, Arthur Godfrey and Phil Silvers. Icon
of the modeling industry John Robert Powers himself directed modeling shows at Garrison's. Even the
very first remote radio talk show in America was broadcast live from the front window of Garrison's on 50th street!
Dr. G's father (Robert Garis) was one of the world's most renown restaurant designers. His projects include over 500 famous
dining and entertainment spots such as: Tavern On The Green, The Hilton La Valencia in La Jolla, The Beverly Hills Hotel,
Lawrence Welk Resort, The Theme Building at LAX and The Lodge at Yosemite National Park. He is also responsible for the initial
creation and design of some of the most successful family dining chains including: Denny's, DuPars (used in many films and
TV shows) and I-Hop. With that kind of entertainment history, evolving into the public relations and promotion business was
a natural progression for the Garis family.
Our family members also have a rich history and
connection to the media itself. Grandfather to R. J. Garis (on his mother's side) was with the New York Daily News
for over 25 years. His uncle, with the New York Times for over 37 years.
Garis PR has also worked with some
of the most memorable personalities and news stories in media history. Just a few diverse examples include: world champion
ice skater Tonya Harding, The Swedish Bikini Team, The Boston Strangler Letters (a Dateline NBC exclusive) and many others.
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is no substitute for over twenty years of industry knowledge and contact building. . Agency Director: Dr. R. J. Garis
was raised in and around Hollywood and 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) and Disney's current VP / Chief Imagineer Joe Rohde. Entertainment 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 (some famous Chaminade alumni include: Fox TV's Bill O'Reilly, CNBC's Melissa
Francis, actress Tracy Gold and Robert C. Wright, Chairman / CEO of NBC Universal). While in school, he was an active member
of the California Rangers Precision Equestrian Team. He also participated in numerous local and regional theater productions
and film projects. Dr. Garis was admitted to the American Federation of Television & Radio Artists
(AFTRA) while in college at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Before going into
private practice, he worked extensively in film and entertainment
public relations with several of Hollywood's best celebrity publicists. He
has also been a partner in 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. His travels have included most of the US, Europe, and the Caribbean. .  " R. J. Garis is a legendary
publicist " -- John Murphy - Host of The Movie Show on
KLAC Radio, Los Angeles . Dr.
Garis has been interviewed as a celebrity PR and national media relations expert by USA Today,
ABC, CBS and NBC News, E-Entertainment Television, The Today Show, Us Magazine, ESPN Magazine, The Michael Reagan Show, Court
TV, The Los Angeles Times, JANE Magazine, KLAC Radio, Politico.com, Income Opportunities Magazine, The Roger Hedgecock Show,
Office.com, The Wrap, Hollywood Life and others. He was featured on National Enquirer's TV series 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. He has been a speaker for many organizations including: PRSA (Public Relations Society of America),
NSA (National Speakers Association), multiple educational institutions and Chambers of Commerce. . 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. He has also
served as creative director and executive producer on major national advertising and editorial photo shoots, television
productions and radio commercials. He understands the media, entertainment and public relations
industries from all sides. Garis PR 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, Humane Society Fundraisers,
Children's Hospital Events and more. Crisis
Management: Today's complicated media environment is no place for amateurs. We have
successfully guided many high profile personalities out of very difficult public relations and media crisis situations. When
you see a public figure or business dealing with a negative story, our team is often discreetly advising those involved. We
are experts at image control and media negotiations.
Extra Credentials:
Emmy Award Winner | National Leadership Council Award Winner | Chosen for special service to the
White House | Registered Talent Manager - Casting Society of America (CSA) | Certified - City News Service International
(CNS) | Film Commission Resource & More. Dr. Garis is ranked in the world's top five percent of
entertainment industry professionals by IMDB. Garis PR projects have included: personal appearances, public relations,
talent promotion, speaking engagements, Internet PR, media counsel and commercial promotions with many national companies,
events and major entertainment stars. Below, are just a few of the names we have had the pleasure
of working with.
Academy Award Winner Kim Basinger | Music
Superstar Madonna | TV and Film Star Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek & Heroes) | Blake
Lively (Gossip Girl) | Brenda Arens (America's Next Top Model) | Joe E. Tata (90210
and The New 90210 on the CW) | Academy Award Winner Shirley Jones | Film Star Julie Walters
| 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
Pageants | Actress and Producer Dawn Wells (Gilligan's Island Star) | Actress Tawny Kitaen
| Film & TV Actor Chuck Norris | Body By Jake Spokesmodel and Miss Vermont USA Katy Johnson
| Speaker & Expert Kevin Allen (Finalist on The Apprentice with Donald Trump) | Fallon Heffernan
- In-line Skating World Champion | Vestin Financial - Las Vegas Casino Developers |
Jenny Lee (The Sexy Nutritionist - Playboy Radio) | The Hotel Del Coronado |
Singles Expo & Lifestyle Shows | MLB Great Steve Garvey | DisBoards.com
| Teen Magazine | Total Gym Inc. | FoundMoney.com | Bruce
Cornblum, Esq. (Governor, California Trial Lawyers Association) | Hot Body International Models
| Cohn Restaurant Group | World Championship of Performing Arts, Hollywood | NFL Star Greg
Montgomery | Academy Award Winner Don Ameche | Flex Magazine | Jazz Artist
Chris Calloway (Cab Calloway's daughter) | Mattel Toys | TV Star Danny Bonaduce
| Film Icon Mickey Rooney | NFL Great Joe Namath and more.
. . We do NOT list our
current roster of celebrity clients and projects on the web. Garis
PR does NOT publish or sell any form of celebrity contact information. . |
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© 2000-2010 Garis PR & Media Group. All rights reserved. .
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