ALAN THICKE - Keynote Speaker

ALAN THICKE

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Best known as the lovable dad, “Jason Seaver,” from the ABC hit television series, GROWING PAINS.

Alan Thicke, who has just finished his cameo role in Adam Sandler's upcoming new feature for Sony entitled I Hate You Dad is an actor, television personality, author, keynote speaker and event host. His distinctive charm and humor have established him as one of America’s most sought after keynote speakers. He has spoken to a wide range of audiences including IBM, Ford, RE/MAX, Borland Technologies, Slim-Fast, Utah Governor’s Conference, Humana Hospitals, OrthoBiotech Industries, Des Moines Medical Society, Miami Health Day, Sacramento Earth Day, Toronto Dominion Bank, and the Masons Convention in Las Vegas.

 

As a headliner and event host, Alan has played the main Vegas showrooms of the Hilton, Desert Inn and Sands, as well as Atlantic City’s Resorts International, Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, New York, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut, and numerous cruise ships.  He has hosted live corporate events for Borden, Hormel, Nestle, Mattel, Baskin-Robbins, Brite-Smile, the Tournament Golf Association, California’s Building Industry, Atlanta’s Real Estate Conference, The Chiropractic Centennial Celebration, and the Montreal Comedy Festival’s JUST FOR LAUGHS.

One of America's most sought-after emcees, Alan has hosted event specials including The Emmy Awards; ABC's Olympic Kick-Off Gala, CBC's NHL Awards; ABC's Disney Christmas and Easter Parades, ABC's and NBC's Fall Preview Specials; the Miss Universe, Miss World USA, and Miss USA Pageants; Showtime's Comedy All-Stars; TV's Funniest Families and NBC's World's Greatest Magic.

Alan’s two humor books, HOW TO RAISE KIDS WHO WON’T HATE YOU and HOW MEN HAVE BABIES: The Pregnant Father’s Survival Guide, are perennial favorites.  Of all his accomplishments, Alan’s proudest role remains father to his three sons, Brennan, Robin, and Carter.

Alan Thicke's Keynote Fee: $25,000 plus first-class air travel from Carpinteria, CA, first-class hotel, portal to portal ground transportation, and meals.

Seven Speaking Titles and Topics:

CELEBRITY - HUMOR - MOTIVATIONAL

Alan is a "Boomerologist," an expert on all things Baby-Boomer related.  His hilarious anecdotes about the Baby-Boomer Generation cover a range of topics such as retirement, e-dating, Viagra, and healthcare.  For a sample of the "Boomerologist" at work, please visit:  Click here: Boomerology - May 2009 - YouTube.

CURRENT TRENDS

1.  BOOMEROLOGY:  A humorous look at the transition in World Dominance from Baby Boomers to the Obama Boomers. "Passing the torch so no one gets burned," "Lessons the Now Generation needs to learn from our triumphs and tragedies with money…parenting…health care…sex….technology…government…environment…and Reality Television."…From Stephen Hawking to the Kardashians….

HEALTH - WELLNESS

2.  HEALTH CARE and HEALTH CARELESS.  A popular luncheon address for health-related groups such as cancer, diabetes, heart foundations, and care-givers of all descriptions. Alan is the self-appointed poster boy for affliction, from Alzheimer's to Alcoholism, Stroke, Leukemia, Heart Disease and Diabetes, he's seen it all in his family. Prevention is Rule One...then…."Making the best decisions on treatment, therapy, rehab, and recovery…or…"  The Psychology of Disease: When the medics have done what they can and science ends, there are endless lifestyle  adjustments affecting the entire network of loved ones…including an emotional toll for everyone. Alan even gets laughs on this serious subject with anecdotes about "Sickos and Psychos and the Families who Love Them"…and his own experience with kidney surgery, knee replacement, having teeth knocked out, etc.

PARENTING

3.  HOW MEN HAVE BABIES:  The Pregnant Father's Survival Guide. Based on Alan’s book of the same title, a mix of humor and advice from doctors, parents, and celebrities.  Ideal for family gatherings and prospective parents…Topics range from "Money" and "Fears" to "Sex" and "Breasts." Informative....entertaining....involving.

4.  HOW TO RAISE KIDS WHO WON’T HATE YOU.  Based on Alan’s book of the same title…-what "Cool Parents" need to know about potty-training,  T-Ball, bullies, swear words, church, puberty, sexting, and Miley Cyrus. (Includes tips on Raising a Rock Star, which Alan has done, and the challenges faced by the parents of Britney, Lindsay Lohan, Chris Brown, etc.)

5.  HOW TO GET INTO SHOW BIZ AND STAY THERE:  More careers than ever before are now available in entertainment and broadcasting, and your kids are interested!  Writing and directing....acting and hosting…singing and song-writing...hosting and reporting...From telling jokes to juggling, Alan offers insight on how to prepare and whom to call (other than Paula Abdul) to get started.  And follow-up strategies for networking, public relations, negotiations, management, agenting, and accounting…If it's in the game, it's in this lecture

SPORTS

6.  THE HISTORY OF THE ENTIRE WORLD THRU SPORTS:  Especially popular at Sporting Events and Awards Shows, Alan’s monologue guarantees 10 minutes of hilarity in a Biblical sermon tracing the evolution of sport and history from Adam and Eve to Tyson and Beckham.

MOTIVATIONAL

7.  THE #1 SYSTEM FOR #2 PEOPLE: How to Succeed in Spite of Yourself. (Poster Boy: Bill Clinton).  Motivational strategies for regular people - game plans in Wealth and Happiness for the "Un-Gifted" (like Alan!)