How to Make a Million Dollars with Your Voice

by Gary Owens and Jeff Lenburg

Book Overview

World-renowned vocal personality Gary Owens, who gained national fame on TV's "Laugh-In," shares the inside scoop on how to break into the voice business and, once there, how to succeed. Peppered with... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0071424105
• ISBN13: 9780071424103
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Jody's Review

I already had this book. Gary Owens had sent me a copy in thanks for some thing I had given him. I am 74 so Gary's career has spanned most of my lifetime. This is a great book to read for the fun of it. His sense of humor sparkles on every page. Lots of pictures; it is nostalgic for me too because I remember him on Laugh-In, and many other T.V. shows over the years. So when a friend of mine, told me that he wanted to get into doing "voice overs" professionally, I told him I have the PERFECT book for you to read, and I bought him a copy of Gary's book. The book is very informative and offers suggestions and tips as well as Gary's personal experiences . Chapter by chapter, it outlines different aspects of the business of making a Million Dollars with your Voice by one of the most famous and successful fellows in the entertaiment industry who has been there, done that.

ENJOYABLE; INFORMATIVE

I thoroughly enjoyed this entertaining and informative Gary Owens book. Interspersed with sound advice of a personal nature (including health issues and human relationships), together with an insiders career counsel for those with aspirations in the highly competitive voice over industry based upon Owens' own intensive and extensive real life experience, the humor throughout the book often made me laugh out loud.

Absolutely wonderful book - thanks for sharing the memories!

This is one of the most illuminating and funny books I've read in years. As someone who makes a living with my voice, it's a pleasure to read the musings and goings-on from a true classic pioneer, Gary Owens, revealed in this masterpiece of literary shenanigans. Upbeat, immensely readable, and very useful with tips and insights from one of the greats (who has a terrific sense of humor!), this was both uplifting and educational ... and really really fun - thanks Gary!

GREAT VOICE- GREAT LAUGHS!

Do you still precede a mention of a city with the words "beautiful downtown"? Are you a fan of goofy cartoon superheroes? If so, you're a Gary Owens fan, and this book is for you whether you actually want a broadcast career or not. That's because Gary Owens is one of the greatest voice artists ever, and a most erudite, witty fellow to boot. Most of us outside L.A. know him from his work on "Laugh-In" and cartoon characters like "Roger Ramjet" and "Space Ghost". But Gary does it all- deejay, video game narrator, Hollywood emcee, sportscaster (of sorts), promo/ ad voiceovers- and has been at it since high school. Best of all, his booming voice is perfect for the bad (and good) puns, double-entendres and Groucho-esque wisecracks he's graced the airwaves with for nearly half a century. This book is Gary's tour of the unique voice-work field, packed with great Hollywood anecdotes and inside poop about how to handle the mike. Did I mention he's very witty, too? If you have any interest in radio, voice-overs, great comedy, Hollywood, cartoons, bloopers, classic humorists- did I leave anything out?- or you'd just like to learn about it with a most personable and clever guide, don't miss the one and only Gary Owens- whose voice has been somewhere in my brain for over 30 years. Come to think of it, a CD/DVD of Gary's greatest bits and characters would be very welcome, too!

The master shares his secrets

What could be better than an educational book that is hysterical? Gary Owens has accomplished this with his great new book. Not only do you learn the tricks of the trade from one of the greatest voices in the business, but also you'll laugh out loud doing it. Gary tells the real story of how to break into the voice over business with expert advice. This one book can tell you everything you need. In addition, you get to experience the star power Gary has accomplished in his career. This book contains stories and pictures about every major star in Hollywood. From Bob Hope to David Letterman, Bill Cosby to Lucille Ball, Gary has worked with them all. Plus, you'll get great insights into the groundbreaking comedy "Rowan & Martin's Laugh In". Gary Owens has taken us inside the many ways using your voice can make millions. Now, let's see what I have learned. Place hand over my ear and repeat "Live from Beautiful downtown Burbank! It's Gary Owens great new book". You'll love it!