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MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER ~ ENTERTAINER
​​ ~ACTOR, SINGER, COMEDIAN, KEY NOTE SPEAKER, EMCEE
​Master of Ceremonies~



WOW!  ART HAS JUST RETIRED AFTER MANY YEARS STARTING AT THE AGE OF SIX ....WHAT A LABOR OF LOVE!

ART can only be reached by writing to him at:
P.O. BOX 388

BIG BEAR LAKE, CA.
​92315


< < < Welcome to THE ART HARRIMAN Website . . . MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. . . Here is a man with a unique approach to motivational, inspirational speaking, weaving music and humor throughout his powerful and memorable messages. - In the 1960's, after serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corp, and four more years as a student of stage, film and behavioral science, Art Harriman entitled his life journal, "Dare to Become Your Dream." Art appeared in movies with Elvis Presley, Lana Turner, Hank Williams, Jr. and on the Bill Cosby Show. - In the 1970's Art Harriman created and co-produced the Smiff Bros. Coast to Coast Musical Variety Show, performed standup comedy at the Ice House in Pasadena California, and was the winner of six International Toastmaster Serious and Humorous Speech contests! - In the 1980's, Art performed his One Man Band on the Children's Miracle Network Telethon for six years with Bob Hope, Merlin Olsen, Johnny Cash, The Osmond Family and many others, to help raise over $400 million for children's hospitals. Art also performed as opening act for The Kingston Trio, Shirley Jones, and The Louise Mandrell Show; Art loves meeting people in the entertainment industry, and enjoyed visits with Sir Laurence Olivier, Kathrine Hepburn, Gloria Swanson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his long time friend Adela Rogers St. Johns. Art entertained in Austria, Germany, and England. He played music with Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Chet Atkins, and Vince Gill. He performed his World's Smallest Harmonica routine on the Grand Ole Opry stage, on WSM radio and on the Nashville Now television show. As a motivational speaker for computer software companies, real estate companies, Mary Kay Cosmetic sales personnel, and School administrators, Art has appreciated being asked to return. - In the 1990's, Art wrote and preformed radio and TV commercials, and won $5000 in talent competitions. He wrote, produced and hosted his own local television show, and won the Downhill Celebrity Ski Classic, benefiting the March of Dimes at Snow Summit. - In the 2000's, as an auctioneer, Art helped raise thousands of dollars for the Snow Summit Jr. Race Team, D.O.V.E.S., Soropt0mists, and the Big Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce. Art completed a CD of original songs introduced by Shirley Jones entitled "Sharing the Love." He played the part of Charlie the Mailman in the stage production of Ernest Thompson's "On Golden Pond." - Today, Art Harriman continues to write and perform radio and TV commercials, performs his One Man Band, and as a motivational speaker promotes his premises: "People who feel good about themselves produce good results," "Freedom from Fear," "Stress Prevention/Stress Busting," and, "The Art Of Living In Possibility." - This summer Art has collaborated in writing an anthem for the state of New Hampshire with Ernest Thompson and many other songs. - Art has summered in New England and wintered in California for the past thirty years. - "Art speaks and sings from the heart." (Shirley Jones) " - "Art's music exemplifies his message." (Adela Rogers St. Johns) - "Art Harriman is a real entertainer." (Pat Boone) ~ ENTERTAINER ~ COMEDIAN ~ MASTER OF CEREMONIES. <<

ART's MUSIC ... AND AN INTRODUCTION TO ART's NEW CD by SHIRLEY JONES!

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 Good Ole New Hampshire Song was written by ART HARRIMAN. 
​Arrangements by BILL BAKER...

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​THE WORLD'S SMALLEST HARMONICA
One of Art's most popular routines...


NEW VIDEO produced by a friend of Art's, Mr. Les Wood.
The video posted just above is Mr. Art Harriman doing one his most favorite combos of two songs: BOOT SCOOTIN' BOGGIE and JUMP JIVE AND WALE. This video was taken by Mr. Les Wood on 8-17-2018 at the Ashland, NH COMMON MAN RESTAURANT!  Nice job Les!

Art is right at home on stage!  

As a professional... Entertaining and addressing audiences since the song, dance and harmonica playing days at his Grandmother's Restaurant at age six, Art has continued his knack for performing by adding drums, guitar and other percussion instruments throughout the years, making up his Six-Piece One Man Fundance Band routine. Along the way Art has become associated with International Toastmasters and has broadened his horizons by adding keynote/motivational speaking and consulting to his professional expression in front of audiences.  Having performed in other countries has added to the adventure of what Art thouroghly enjoys doing...                            ~  Kaye Harriman  2002~

                           ~Things only a Mother wo
uld say...

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...Having done radio and television commercials, hosted his own TV show, standup comedian, singer, song writer, auctioneer, master of ceremonies and actor are more of the reasons Art loves what he does.


Culver City, California – March 1968: Entertainer Art Harriman was Elvis Presley’s Friend and Band Leader in the Movie “Live A Little, Love A Little” 
 (Art is in the burgundy colored dinner jacket with blue shirt)

Art as Elvis's Bandleader in this movie
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THE GOOD NEWS - Big Bear Lake, CA – May 6, 2003

…In this scene from the 1968 film “Live A Little, Love A Little”, Elvis Presley is telling Art Harriman to play “A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action.” The song was written for the movie thirty-five years ago by Mac Davis.  -The same song re-mixed in 2002, was used as the soundtrack for the Nike 2002 Secret Tournament Advertising Campaign, and became the #1 song in the UK and twenty-seven other countries as well as being on the Top Ten Pop and Country Chart in the USA in 2002 and 2003. Elvis Lives On . . .

...Having competed and winning talent contest, speech contests and athletic events over the years, gives Art sharing rights...



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< < < Welcome to THE ART HARRIMAN Website . . . MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER. . . Here is a man with a unique approach to motivational, inspirational speaking, weaving music and humor throughout his powerful and memorable messages. - In the 1960's, after serving four years in the U.S. Marine Corp, and four more years as a student of stage, film and behavioral science, Art Harriman entitled his life journal, "Dare to Become Your Dream." Art appeared in movies with Elvis Presley, Lana Turner, Hank Williams, Jr. and on the Bill Cosby Show. - In the 1970's Art Harriman created and co-produced the Smiff Bros. Coast to Coast Musical Variety Show, performed standup comedy at the Ice House in Pasadena California, and was the winner of six International Toastmaster Serious and Humorous Speech contests! - In the 1980's, Art performed his One Man Band on the Children's Miracle Network Telethon for six years with Bob Hope, Merlin Olsen, Johnny Cash, The Osmond Family and many others, to help raise over $400 million for children's hospitals. Art also performed as opening act for The Kingston Trio, Shirley Jones, and The Louise Mandrell Show; Art loves meeting people in the entertainment industry, and enjoyed visits with Sir Laurence Olivier, Kathrine Hepburn, Gloria Swanson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and his long time friend Adela Rogers St. Johns. Art entertained in Austria, Germany, and England. He played music with Roy Acuff, Bill Monroe, Chet Atkins, and Vince Gill. He performed his World's Smallest Harmonica routine on the Grand Ole Opry stage, on WSM radio and on the Nashville Now television show. As a motivational speaker for computer software companies, real estate companies, Mary Kay Cosmetic sales personnel, and School administrators, Art has appreciated being asked to return. - In the 1990's, Art wrote and preformed radio and TV commercials, and won $5000 in talent competitions. He wrote, produced and hosted his own local television show, and won the Downhill Celebrity Ski Classic, benefiting the March of Dimes at Snow Summit. - In the 2000's, as an auctioneer, Art helped raise thousands of dollars for the Snow Summit Jr. Race Team, D.O.V.E.S., Soropt0mists, and the Big Bear Lake Chamber of Commerce. Art completed a CD of original songs introduced by Shirley Jones entitled "Sharing the Love." He played the part of Charlie the Mailman in the stage production of Ernest Thompson's "On Golden Pond." - Today, Art Harriman continues to write and perform radio and TV commercials, performs his One Man Band, and as a motivational speaker promotes his premises: "People who feel good about themselves produce good results," "Freedom from Fear," "Stress Prevention/Stress Busting," and, "The Art Of Living In Possibility." - This summer Art has collaborated in writing an anthem for the state of New Hampshire with Ernest Thompson and many other songs. - Art has summered in New England and wintered in California for the past thirty years. - "Art speaks and sings from the heart." (Shirley Jones) " - "Art's music exemplifies his message." (Adela Rogers St. Johns) - "Art Harriman is a real entertainer." (Pat Boone) ~ ENTERTAINER ~ COMEDIAN ~ MASTER OF CEREMONIES. <<

Lets go to THE ARTrivia Page and have some fun!           * ART'S GUESTBOOK
  • WELCOME HOME FOLKS!
  • LATEST NEWS AND MORE
  • MOVIE ADVENTURE - TIME AND CHARGES
  • ART'S MUSIC (SHIRLEY JONES INTRO.)
  • RUBBIN' ELBOWS
  • HONORING THOSE WHO INSPIRED ME
  • MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKING
  • SOUND ADVICE
  • MY SPECIAL TIME WITH ELVIS
  • ART SANDWICH FAIR N.H.
  • TRIBUTE TO MERLIN OLSEN
  • ARTRIVIA: THE QUESTIONS
  • ARTRIVIA: THE ANSWERS
  • ART'S VIDEOS

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  • WELCOME HOME FOLKS!
  • LATEST NEWS AND MORE
  • Movie Adventure - TIME AND CHARGES
  • Art's Music (SHIRLEY JONES INTRO.)
  • RUBBIN' ELBOWS
  • Honoring Those Who Inspired Me
  • Motivational Speaking
  • SOUND ADVICE
  • MY SPECIAL TIME WITH ELVIS
  • Art Sandwich Fair N.H.
  • Tribute to Merlin Olsen
  • ARTrivia: The Questions
  • ARTrivia: The Answers
  • ART'S VIDEOS
  • WELCOME HOME FOLKS!
  • LATEST NEWS AND MORE
  • Movie Adventure - TIME AND CHARGES
  • Art's Music (SHIRLEY JONES INTRO.)
  • RUBBIN' ELBOWS
  • Honoring Those Who Inspired Me
  • Motivational Speaking
  • SOUND ADVICE
  • MY SPECIAL TIME WITH ELVIS
  • Art Sandwich Fair N.H.
  • Tribute to Merlin Olsen
  • ARTrivia: The Questions
  • ARTrivia: The Answers
  • ART'S VIDEOS