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John Curley

Speaker… Humorist… Auctioneer?

John Curley, host of KING-TV’s Evening Magazine, says that, “The mere fact I have a job in TV should be proof enough for anyone that there is indeed a god. I was never what you would call a scholar and would probably have done better in school if the kid next to me had applied himself a little more.”

What makes him the most popular speaker in KING’s line-up is his ability to tell outrageously funny stories about himself and his implausible career moves. His gift of gab took him from selling bedpans and other glamorous medical devices to the wonderful world of Television. With no formal training John was hired as a weatherman in Grand Junction Colorado. After just six months, he was able to find Colorado on the map without looking. This skill was enough to get him hired in Champaign, Illinois, at WCIA TV.

Curley spent only 88 days there and never learned to spell Illinois. Other stops along the career track include Lancaster, PA; Springfield, VA; and Washington D.C. He picked up an Emmy for weather in 1993 and for interviewing and hosting in 1994. The zenith of his career was reached in 1995 when he was hired for Evening Magazine on KING TV. John quickly became the most recognized local TV personality and was voted by the readers of Seattle Weekly as their favorite "TV Guy."

He's earned numerous awards for his work in the community and in the field of broadcasting. John is fortunate enough to have appeared on stage at the 5^th Ave. Theatre and unfortunate enough to have appeared in various infomercials. Including the least successful infomercial of all time. When you meet John ask him why Julia Roberts hates him, Tom Hanks fears him and why Oprah says John tells one of the best stories she has ever heard.

TESTIMONIALS:

- "Hello John,

How fortunate for Bellevue Arts Museum to have been the recipient of your generosity, enthusiastic and engaging which helped to make our Patron's Gala Party a VERY successful event! Although small by standards of other events you've done ours was as much as, if not more than, a symbolic event heralding the comeback of the Museum.

Having Jon and Mary Shirley act as Honorary Chairs and Jon's very complimentary speech sent a strong message to the community that the Museum is strong and a vital force in the community, regionally and nationally. Because of your respect in the Seattle area and a willingness to lend your support we gained additional credibility. This year was a quantum leap for the Museum and your contribution helped considerably in securing our newly forming image as a respected player in the cultural life in the region.

Thank you ever so much!"

Regards,

Michael

- "Dear John,

On behalf of the Washington Bankers Association and Washington Financial League, I would like to thank your for speaking at the 2007 CEO/Bank Directors Conference. When we design the agenda for this type of conference, we pay close attention to what will impress a group of skeptical CEO's. I look for dynamic presenters who will deliver a unique message and who are entertaining. And, we have to come up with some great enterainment which you helped us do this year.

This year's conference was a big success. I'm always happy when the final result is a good one - you never know. And with this group of CEOs and bank directors who are hard to please, I'm never sure which combination will make them happy. As you can tell from the evaluations, our evening entertainment scored highly. Much appreciated!!

We wish you and your family Happy Holidays."

Sincerely,

Liz Wilson
Executive Vice President, WBA