LOS ANGELES (November 9, 2004) - Radio legend Gary Owens shares all in a new book that shows how anyone can break into radio and television and carve out a million-dollar niche once they get there.

"How to Make a Million Dollars with Your Voice (Or Lose Your Tonsils Trying)," co-written with pop culture maven and celebrated author Jeff Lenburg (McGraw-Hill Trade, $14.95; foreword by Jonathan Winters) draws on Owens' four decades of experience in radio, film, television, commercials, and animated cartoons.

Owens, currently a top rated afternoon show on Los Angeles' 570 KLAC and host of the long-running, nationally syndicated radio series, "The Music of Your Life," shares everything he knows about breaking into the business and how to succeed.

Peppered with priceless anecdotes and insider tips from well-known actors, producers, and agents, Owens gives readers the inside track on becoming a successful DJ, newscaster, announcer, sportscaster, commercial or cartoon
voice, or other type of voice artist.

Chapters in the book deal specifically with the unique demands of voice artist. Owens, an inductee into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Texas Radio Hall of Fame, offers insightful instruction on how to:

. Zero in on and promote your vocal talents
. Develop realistic career goals and an action plan
. Produce a demo CD that sells
. Find and land an agent
. Write winning cover letters and resumes
. Ace interviews and auditions

One of "the hardest working" and most recognizable voice artists today, Owens, who began his career in radio and coined the world-famous phrase "Beautiful Downtown Burbank" long before his success on "Laugh-In," is one of the most sought after voice talents in the business.

Honored as the "Top Radio Personality in the United States" and "Top Radio Personality in the World" by "Billboard" and "Radio and Records" magazines, with his compelling, baritone voice he has hosted 12,000 local and national radio shows during his career.

He also has emceed Emmy and Grammy telecasts, has announced more than 40,000 commercials, has voiced more that 3,000 cartoons(including ""Roger Ramjet," "Space Ghost," "Blue Falcon and Dynomutt," and "The Ren and Stimpy Show"), and has starred in more than 1,000 network television shows and specials (and been a regular on 16 series from "Bewitched" to "The Rosie O'Donnell Show").

In addition, Owens has been a top promo announcer for every major network, has appeared in 17 motion pictures, has lent his voice to numerous videos and DVDs, and has appeared on 15 albums and CDs that have been nominated for six Grammy awards. He also has served as the master of ceremonies and hosted thousands of Hollywood events, including major movie premieres and charity banquets.