An Acting - Singing publicity photo taken in Central Park, New York City, of me in about 1957- 1958. I was being groomed by United Artists to be The Next James Dean. Mine was an opportunity many actors could only dream of. I got a Gold Record for performance of my first single LONESOME LOVE! But at the end of the story who could ever replace the one true JAMES DEAN?
Showing posts with label publicity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label publicity. Show all posts
Friday, April 15, 2011
WES BRYAN CENTRAL PARK NEW YORK PUBLICITY PHOTO
An Acting - Singing publicity photo taken in Central Park, New York City, of me in about 1957- 1958. I was being groomed by United Artists to be The Next James Dean. Mine was an opportunity many actors could only dream of. I got a Gold Record for performance of my first single LONESOME LOVE! But at the end of the story who could ever replace the one true JAMES DEAN?
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
(337) AROUND THE BUSINESS : MAGAZINES - COLUMNISTS - THE MAKERS and BREAKERS of the STARS
Friends, Christine and I were talking the other day about publicity - advertising -marketing. Then and now.
Today we have People, Vanity Fair, the National Enquirer, and so many other magazines and newsprint that feature coverage of celebrities - not to mention the many sites on the Internet about the rich and famous. For the film business Daily Variety is still around after many years. In the music business we still have Billboard and Cashbox which have been around since before I had my experience with fame.
When I was up and coming in New York and then Los Angeles there were FAMOUS STAR MAKERS and BREAKERS, columnists, who I think welded more power than most columnists do today; they were all nice to me.
I've been thinking about how different Hollywood was in the early 1960's than it is today. Los Angeles was not as congested and crowded as it is today and the business was friendlier. Someone couldn't hire you, they still might send you over to see someone else they knew.
It was easier to get around town because the freeways actually moved. Having a car - a great car - was the thing - and I sure did have some nice cars!
Celebrities went out on the town and they were not hiding away. I can't tell you how many people I met just dining out or driving down the road.
Celebrities were very conscious about making an appearance and being seen around town. They were practically looking for the photographers! Not ducking them!
Today people are taking responsibility for their own fame when they post performances on Youtube, or do as some of my friends have, by having a presence on other social network sites up to promote themselves, their performances, or their products. We blog here on Google and have a Youtube station.
Today we have People, Vanity Fair, the National Enquirer, and so many other magazines and newsprint that feature coverage of celebrities - not to mention the many sites on the Internet about the rich and famous. For the film business Daily Variety is still around after many years. In the music business we still have Billboard and Cashbox which have been around since before I had my experience with fame.
When I was up and coming in New York and then Los Angeles there were FAMOUS STAR MAKERS and BREAKERS, columnists, who I think welded more power than most columnists do today; they were all nice to me.
I've been thinking about how different Hollywood was in the early 1960's than it is today. Los Angeles was not as congested and crowded as it is today and the business was friendlier. Someone couldn't hire you, they still might send you over to see someone else they knew.
It was easier to get around town because the freeways actually moved. Having a car - a great car - was the thing - and I sure did have some nice cars!
Celebrities went out on the town and they were not hiding away. I can't tell you how many people I met just dining out or driving down the road.
Celebrities were very conscious about making an appearance and being seen around town. They were practically looking for the photographers! Not ducking them!
Today people are taking responsibility for their own fame when they post performances on Youtube, or do as some of my friends have, by having a presence on other social network sites up to promote themselves, their performances, or their products. We blog here on Google and have a Youtube station.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
CRASHING THE FAME BARRIER : WES BRYAN PUBLICITY PHOTO
THIS PHOTO WAS IN ONE OF THE FIRST ARTICLES PUBLISHED ABOUT ME.
WHEN DAD SAW THE MAGAZINE HE WENT RUNNING AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD SHOWING PEOPLE MY PICTURE. He was so proud of me and it was the beginning of him getting behind me and giving up all his doubts about my making it in the business.
WHEN DAD SAW THE MAGAZINE HE WENT RUNNING AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD SHOWING PEOPLE MY PICTURE. He was so proud of me and it was the beginning of him getting behind me and giving up all his doubts about my making it in the business.
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