Classic TV Star and Voice Icon Kathy Garver Signs with Allen Media Strategies

Garver, best known as 'Cissy' from Family Affair, receives first GRAMMY® nomination for audiobook narration

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Allen Media Strategies, a Washington, D.C.-based media and public relations firm, has signed classic television star, author, and acclaimed voiceover artist Kathy Garver to its client roster. Garver, who is best known for her role as 'Cissy' on the beloved CBS sitcom Family Affair, is receiving her first GRAMMY® nomination for Best Audiobook Narration for 'Elvis, Rocky and Me: The Carol Connors Story'. In addition to her narration work, Garver remains one of the industry's most recognizable voice talents, with credits including 'Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends' and 'The New Yogi Bear Show'.

Why it matters

Kathy Garver's signing with Allen Media Strategies highlights the enduring popularity of classic television stars and the continued demand for their talents, especially in the growing audiobook and voiceover industries. Her GRAMMY® nomination further solidifies her status as a respected and acclaimed performer across multiple mediums.

The details

In addition to her GRAMMY® nomination, Garver is also preparing for the February 14 release of her new book, 'Romancing with the Stars – Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories', which celebrates the most heartwarming and enduring romances in Hollywood history. Allen Media Strategies will support Garver's media outreach, interviews, and promotional efforts, connecting her timeless story with today's nostalgia-loving audiences across television, radio, print, and digital platforms.

  • Kathy Garver's GRAMMY® nomination is for her narration of 'Elvis, Rocky and Me: The Carol Connors Story', which was produced by GRAMMY® winner David Longoria.
  • Garver's new book, 'Romancing with the Stars – Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories', is set to be released on February 14, 2026.

The players

Kathy Garver

A classic television star, author, and acclaimed voiceover artist best known for her role as 'Cissy' on the beloved CBS sitcom Family Affair.

Allen Media Strategies

A Washington, D.C.-based media, marketing, and public relations firm known for elevating high-profile talent and cultural icons.

Carol Connors

The subject of Garver's GRAMMY®-nominated audiobook 'Elvis, Rocky and Me: The Carol Connors Story', which chronicles Connors' extraordinary journey from a #1 hit with Phil Spector and The Teddy Bears to a nine-month romance with Elvis Presley and co-writing the Academy Award®-nominated 'Gonna Fly Now' from Rocky.

David Longoria

The GRAMMY® winner who produced Garver's audiobook 'Elvis, Rocky and Me: The Carol Connors Story'.

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What’s next

Garver is preparing for the February 14 release of her new book, 'Romancing with the Stars – Inspiring Hollywood Love Stories', which celebrates the most heartwarming and enduring romances in Hollywood history.

The takeaway

Kathy Garver's signing with Allen Media Strategies and her first GRAMMY® nomination for audiobook narration demonstrate the continued relevance and demand for classic television stars, especially in the growing audiobook and voiceover industries. Her timeless story and talents will be connected with today's nostalgia-loving audiences through strategic media outreach and promotion.