Hollywood Knights, Inc. is a full service
promotional firm owned and operated by Michael Mirisch.
We have offices in Los Angeles and San Diego, California.
In association with our partner, David Mirisch
Enterprises, we have produced over 500 basketball
games, 150 tennis tournaments, 200 golf tournaments and
50 ski events. Our celebrity-driven events and
fundraising efforts have generated over 20 million
dollars for all kinds of charities, service organizations
and non-profit foundations.
Our most popular event is The
Hollywood Knights Celebrity Basketball Team, which has helped
to raise over $2 million dollars for high schools over
the past twenty eight years. The Knights consist of
today’s top television, motion picture and musical
recording stars that are popular with teenagers. The
Knights play an exciting fast-paced game of basketball
against your school faculty. Halftime consists of live
performances by up-and-coming artists, an autograph
signing session, celebrity meet and greet, photography,
raffles and give-aways. The school raises money by
keeping all of the gate receipts and sales from
concessions stands. The Hollywood Knights Celebrity
Basketball Team is more than just a basketball team. They
are the catalyst that brings the school and the community
together. High schools consider The Hollywood
Knights event their biggest and most successful
fundraiser of the year.
In addition to fundraisers and special event production,
we represent many stars on our roster for public
appearance engagements. We book top name celebrities,
musicians and entertainers for cooperate events, private
parties, fundraisers and independent promotions
worldwide. Our extensive database of over 5000 stars can
be a powerful marketing tool for your organization.
Hollywood Knights, Inc. prides itself on producing events
that are fun and exciting while always maintaining the
highest level of work ethics and professionalism. We
utilize over 90 years of combined experience and proven
tactics to ensure the success of all of our events. We
set our standards high and pride ourselves on providing
only the best service to our clients.
28 Years of Shooting Hoops For
Schools…and still going strong!
The
Hollywood Knights Basketball Team is the brainchild of
international sports producer David Mirisch, whose idea
of putting sports stars against teachers to raise funds
for high schools was born in 1978. He originally
recruited members of the 1978 Baseball World Series
Champions, The Los Angeles Dodgers, including
Hall-of-Famer Don Sutton, Steve Garvey, Ron Cey, Steve
Yeager, Tommy John, Jimmy Wynn and Davey Lopes. David
booked a full season of 21 games against local high
schools that first year! Who wouldn’t want to mingle
with the World Series champions? Unfortunately, after the
first season, Walter O’Malley, president of the
Dodger’s organization, forbid his players to
participate in off-season basketball. David used this
opportunity to replace them with some of his
"teen-idol" movie & TV stars. The
celebrities were so popular with students; the Knights
eventually became a team made up entirely of actors and
entertainers.
CEO Michael Mirisch moved from Assistant Coach to
full-time Manager and organizer when he acquired the team
from his father in 1987. Michael’s passion for
producing events motivates students and faculty to forge
ahead with the same enthusiasm he exudes. According to
Michael, "There’s nothing quite like teaching
kids how to take a concept and turn it into a reality. I
love teaching them what I do, and watching as they become
a driving creative element in the project. They receive
so much satisfaction when the result is a successful
major event they helped to produce."
The celebrity players of the Hollywood Knights are the
foundation of this unique program. They provide the magic
that occurs both on and off the court. Loyal and
dedicated, they give their time and effort in support of
many good causes. They are committed to giving back and
helping the community, a testament to their extraordinary
spirit and character. The unity and harmony that is felt
by all the members of the team is infectious.
| The Knights
mesmerize and capture the hearts of people from
all walks of life with their skills on the court
and their candor, kindness and generosity off the
court. Where there are Knights, there are fans
with smiling faces! |
Hollywood Knights, Inc. produces an upwards of twenty
games per season with a roster of high-caliber
celebrities and a dedicated support staff. We work
closely with school faculty and student coordinators
every step of the way. We are currently expanding our
operations on a national and International level by
scheduling games throughout the United States and Europe.
With hotel chains and airlines as sponsors, The Hollywood
Knights will tour the country and venture into new
markets are untouched by celebrity events. Sponsors will
benefit from added national exposure, association with
high-profile celebrities, and of course, their
affiliation and support for charity fundraising.
The demand for the Knights has reached incomparable
levels. Each season is an opportunity to establish
positive relationships with new schools and to continue
lasting relationships with schools that have participated
in our tour year after year. Incorporating his
father’s original philosophies of promotion and
organization, Michael has continued to lead The Knights
to season after season of fund-raising success.
"Having fun, while raising funds." That’s
what David Mirisch always used to say, and that’s
what the Hollywood Knights Celebrity Basketball team is
all about!
"The
school and community are all abuzz with the huge
success of the Oak Crest Celebrity/Teachers
basketball game. There were 1500 in attendance
and over $6000 was raised to fund equipment,
educational programs, and teacher mini-grants. It
was the biggest happening on our campus in
years!"
- Debbie Beauchesne, Oak Crest
Foundation
"The game itself was a spectacular
event…the student body was electrified,
spirited, and jumping with vibrant
enthusiasm…the gym was a packed house. I
definitely recommend this program for High
Schools who can handle this kind of excitement
and joy in one night!
- Rocky Moore, Alemany High School
"The celebrity basketball game we held last
month was a great success. The turnout and
reactions were both superior…the success was
due greatly to you. Your team raised enthusiasm
in the school, and your personal organization
helped the A.S.B. tremendously in our
planning."
- Leah Malmon, Poly High School
"…Our evening was most entertaining for
nearly one thousand spectators and participants
and we were able to generate several thousand
dollars gross proceeds which will be well
received by the cheerleading squad, band, and
student government programs."
- Terry Pardee, Newbury Park High
School
"The activity was a tremendous success. The
gymnasium was packed to capacity…and we
raised well over $3000.00. Activities like this
one tend to bond and thus enhance the educational
experience for students. "
- Minnie W. Floyd, Palms Jr. High
School
"This is the fifth time I have been involved
in this event and it just keeps getting better.
Your organization has consistently come through
with a well-organized professional event for our
community. This year we had our highest
attendance ever, 900 tickets sold. We raised
nearly $3000 for the school and everyone had a
great time."
- Terry Delvoye, Palms Middle School
"The game created an atmosphere of
enthusiasm and fun…it allowed us to generate
funds for our student body account, it gave the
spectators an opportunity to observe the faculty
and the celebrities in an out-of-the-ordinary
activity."
- Palm Swanson, William Howard Taft
High School
"The wide variety of celebrities added to
the suspense of the event in the weeks prior to
the game. We acquired a profit of $4,700 [for the
2001 Junior-Senior Prom]. It was a great event
that involved teachers, students and
community."
- Christopher Contreras, Moreno
Valley High School
"Our game attracted 1,100 students, teachers
and community members. The game not only
generated school spirit and excitement, but it
created a memorable evening for everyone who
attended. Our ASB raised a total of $3,500."
- Erin Sprinkel, Troy High School
"Our sincere appreciation for putting on a
great show. We raised nearly $6000 and
entertained some 2300 people. We were able to use
the money to a pay off the Girls Basketball
debts, make a large contribution to our landscape
committee, and fund our basketball program next
year."
- Marv Van Voy, Westlake High School
"That was the largest crowd I’ve ever
seen at Royal High School and the celebrities
that you brought gave total satisfaction to each
and every ticket holder."
- Jack McCrory, Royal High School
"The game was a huge success...not only did
the school raise money but a lot of Baldwin Park
citizens were excited about meeting many of their
Hollywood stars. The event was very well
organized…looking forward to working with
you again next year."
- Doug Watt, Sierra Vista High School
"Over the past many years, your team of
celebrities has never failed to provide quality
basketball and entertainment for our fans. I
always marvel at the enjoyment of introducing the
celebrities to the audience. It sets an up-tempo
for the whole evening."
- Jim Harris, Ocean View High School
"The celebrity basketball game was a
success! Everyone had a great time and things
went smoothly. We made approximately $6,000 this
year. I would personally like to thank you for
always being available and returning my calls
promptly."
- Carol Truett, Ayala High School |
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