Gene Perret

Biography

Gene has been known as the guru of comedy writing. He has written jokes for comedians such as Phyllis Diller, Bob Hope, Carol Burnett, Bill Cosby, Tim Conway, and many others. He earned three Emmy Awards for his work on The Carol Burnett Show. He wrote for Bob Hope from 1969 until the performer's retirement, serving the last 15 years as his head writer. Gene's television career includes producing Welcome Back, Kotter, Three's Company, and The Tim Conway Show. Other credits include Mama's Family, All in the Family, Laugh-In, and many others. Gene has authored 30 books on comedy. His book Comedy Writing Step by Step is considered by many to be the textbook on comedy writing. Other books include Talk About Hope; Become A Richer Writer; and Damn! That's Funny! Writing Humor You Can Sell. For additional books visit our store. Gene has written for many national magazines including Reader's Digest, Good Housekeeping and Toastmaster. He writes a monthly humor column for Arizona Highways, which can be viewed at Arizonahighways.com. Gene is also an award-winning speaker. Known for his wit and warmth, he delights audiences with his many anecdotes. He has seen the power of humor in the most trying circumstances and he equates that to business and everyday life in a refreshingly funny keynote presentation.

Publications

Perret has a long comedy career: he wrote material for famous comics, went on to TV writing, and retained a love for stand-up comedy which contributes to this appreciation for the medium and its special challenges. Any would-be comedian will relish the candid advice here: from getting good material to polishing an act, this covers all the basics essential to professional productions.

Titles

Laughter - The Lift We All Need For spousal programs, luncheon and after-dinner entertainment, Gene is ideal. He delivers an important message about the benefits of humor in our lives. Rather than one-liners, Gene's storytelling style utilizes anecdotes to remind the audience that a sense of humor is there for all of us to enjoy, not just for those who make a living at it. Your audience will be entertained, touched and motivated by Gene's stories. He leaves the audience laughing and feeling good. Humor - It's Good Business This presentation is tailored to the business audience. Gene draws on his professional experiences to stress the importance of a sense of humor in the workplace. Give your audience a break from the business activities of your meeting or convention. Gene's anecdotes will refresh and revitalize your attendees. Gene can emphasize such topics as leadership, communication, management, sales, and humor in the office to accommodate the specific theme of your group or program. Adding Humor To Business Presentations This half day seminar is for executives who make speeches, present information and also for those who write presentations. It is a hands-on workshop with instruction and exercises to apply specific techniques. Gene discusses the benefits of including humor in business presentations, the theories behind its effectiveness and exercises for practical application. Topics covered are: • the power of humor • writing for your audience/speaker • stage humor vs. business humor • types of humor to use and avoid • value of humor in the workplace. Humor is a significant communication tool and a powerful asset when used wisely and sparingly - Gene teaches you and your associates how.