Gary Propper, Class of 66
Entertainment Manager
Gary Propper is the former East Coast Surfing Champion and the first person to have a surfboard model produced in his name by Hobie Surfboards. Because of the record-breaking sales of his models and his impressive competitive record, he became an East Coast Legend. His celebrity and innate sense of promotion led him to a career in the entertainment industry, where he has been a non-stop force over thirty-five years.
He is credited with discovering the comic book and formulating the ideas behind the feature film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. His efforts resulted in the development of a multi-billion dollar franchise including licensing deals, film sequels and video sales. Gary maintains an ownership position in the rights to one of the largest grossing independent films of all time.
As Director of Booking and Production for Fatasma Productions in Florida, Gary worked with almost every major touring act at the time, including Rush, The Police, Bob Seger, Blondie, The Pretenders, Hank Williams Jr., Cheech & Chong, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Marley, The Kinks, and The Allman Brothers.
Making history in live theater, Gary created and operated the longest running successful comedy tour in the country for ten years with the comedian Gallagher. As his manager and executive producer of fourteen Showtime specials, Gary created marketing and advertising campaign using cable television local avails in co-production with cable operators and Showtime. By doing this, Gary established himself as an innovative leader in the business of selling entertainment.
Gary guided the Surfrider Foundation in creating “MOM” a CD featuring covers of vintage “surf hits” and other ocean-themed music performed by alternative bands. With new songs by Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Jewel, No Doubt, Porno For Pyros, Brian Setzer Orchestra, The Ramones, and Sublime, “MOM” sold over 250000 units worldwide.
Gary has managed and directed the skyrocketing career of the comedian Carrot Top / Scott Thompson for the past 10 years. Scott was the spokesman for AT&T for four years as the centerpiece of a $500 million dollar award-winning advertising campaign. Scott’s face 
and Carrot Top logos have been emblazoned on NASCAR cars driven in many of the most popular races throughout the country, also sponsored by AT&T. He was also a regular on The Regis and Kelly Show and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Under the banner of Propper Entertainment Inc., Gary has options on many properties including Eyewitness, Pop Art, The Highwaymen, Party at the Whitehouse, Total Insanity, Buster, Little Genius, Sonic Wind, Gold Sunday, Silent Service, Tornado Alley, Silver Crest, Trial By Fire, Duty…Honor…, The Last Straw, Seconds To Live, When War Turns To Hell, Blunt Force Impact, and The Adventures of Tarah and Katie. He also advises companies and individuals on Marketing, promotions and production of their product.