25 Oct 2019
Recording, Television Permalink

Eric McCormack

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Eric McCormack with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony below as the Hollywood Chamber helps Eric McCormack unveils his star

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce proudly honored actor Eric McCormack with the 2,644th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 13, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the new Eastown apartment complex.

“Eric McCormack is one of the funniest and talented actors around and we are thrilled to be honoring him. He’s a national treasure, even though he’s Canadian, and what makes this ceremony extra special is that his star will be next to the star of his “Will & Grace” sidekick, Debra Messing, which further solidifies their great history and achievements together. “Will and Grace” is a very special show, one that has been a groundbreaker for modern television and continues to make us laugh 20 years later,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were Michael Douglas and Max Mutchnick.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Eric McCormack was born in Toronto and spent his twenties performing in theatres across Canada, including five seasons with the Stratford Festival. He eventually made his Broadway debut starring in The Music Man, and returned to New York for the American premiere of Neil LaBute’s Some Girl(s). In 2012, he starred opposite James Earl Jones and Angela Lansbury in Tony-nominated Gore Vidal's The Best Man.

However, it was his breakthrough role as gay lawyer “Will Truman” on NBC’s Emmy-winning comedy Will & Grace from 1998 to 2005 which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2002, five Golden Globe nominations from 2000 to 2004 and the Emmy for ‘Lead Actor in a Comedy Series’ in 2001. A decade after the show’s unforgettable eight-season run, NBC revived “Will & Grace” to critical reception in Fall 2017. McCormack received a Golden Globe nomination in the category “Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy” and the show was nominated in the category of “Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy.” The show is currently in production on its second season, launching October 2018.

Most recently, McCormack has wrapped production on Season Three of Netflix’s “Travelers” for which he executive produces, directs and stars. The show was initially commissioned by Showcase. Netflix came on board as a partner and a worldwide distributor for the first two seasons. Starting with Season 3, Netflix will be the exclusive first-run network for the series in every territory around the world, including Canada. “Travelers” will premiere the end of 2018.

McCormack also wore the hats of director, producer and star of the TNT drama, Perception, which completed its third and final season in August 2014.His previous producer credits include Lovespring International for Lifetime, and the pilot Imperfect Union, for TNT.

McCormack’s other television credits include The Andromeda Strain (A&E), Borrowed Hearts (CBS), Trust Me (TNT), the title role in Who Is Clark Rockefeller? (Lifetime), The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS) and two seasons as “Col. Clay Mosby” on Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years.

His film work includes Alien Trespass, the cult film Free Enterprise, My One and Only (opposite Rene Zellweger) and The Sisters (for which he and Maria Bello won Best Actor and Actress at the Atlanta Film Festival), Barricade and Knife Fight (opposite Rob Lowe), and The Architect.

In Fall 2016, McCormack raised over $20,000 for Stand Up to Cancer performing his one-man show, The Concert I Never Gave (except for, like, 2000 times in my bedroom). McCormack has hosted Saturday Night Live and the VH-1 Music Awards and as well as sung both the American and Canadian national anthems at the NHL All-Star Game.

His charitable involvement includes Project Angel Food (L.A.), Rape Foundation, Elton John AIDS Foundation, Alzheimer’s Association, National Breast Cancer Coalition, ASPCA, and Human Rights Campaign.

 

 

 

 

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ABOUT HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

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For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Recording Permalink

Holland Dozier Holland

October 25, 2019

Songwriters Holland Dozier Holland Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Holland Dozier Holland below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored songwriters and producers Holland-Dozier-Holland with the 2,543rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, February 13, 2015. The star in the category of Recording was dedicated near the Live Nation Building at 7070 Hollywood Boulevard. “We are so happy to honor these musical geniuses with their well-deserved star on the Walk of Fame very fittingly during Black History Month,” stated Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez. “Their music has and will continue for decades to be a part of American music history.”

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be Berry Gordy, Founder of Motown and Mary Wilson, former member of The Supremes.

Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland wrote and produced many of the songs that are most closely identified with Motown, including such classics as “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “You Can’t Hurry Love” (the Supremes), “Heat Wave” and “Jimmy Mack” (Martha and the Vandellas), “Reach Out I’ll Be There” and “Baby I Need Your Loving” (the Four Tops), and “Can I Get a Witness” and “How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You” (Marvin Gaye), among many others from their Hitsville tenure. In their behind-the-scenes roles as staff producers and songwriters, Holland-Dozier-Holland was as responsible as any of the performers for Motown’s spectacular success.

Holland, Dozier and Holland were all born in Detroit: Brian Holland on February 15, 1941; Lamont Dozier on June 16, 1941, and Eddie Holland on October 30, 1939. Their relationship with Motown founder Berry Gordy dates back to 1958, before he started the famous Motown Company. Eddie Holland’s recording debut, a 1958 Mercury single, “You,” was one of Gordy’s earliest productions. Gordy also produced some sessions for Brian Holland, while in 1961, Lamont Dozier began recording for Anna Records, owned by Gordy’s sister Gwen.

Holland, Dozier and Holland inaugurated their collaboration in 1962, with the single “Dearest One,” released under Dozier’s name on the Mel-O-Dy label, a Motown subsidiary. The formation of the team was a logical outcome and their workplace was a tiny recording studio in a converted garage at Motown’s “Hitsville U.S.A.” offices.

In short order, Holland-Dozier-Holland wrote and produced Martha and the Vandellas’ “Come and Get These Memories,” which went to No. 3 on the R&B chart and No. 29 on the pop chart in 1963. That same year, the trio also wrote and produced Marvin Gaye’s “Can I Get a Witness,” the Marvelettes’ “Locking Up My Heart” and “Forever,” the Miracles’ “I Gotta Dance to Keep from Crying” and “Mickey’s Monkey,” and Martha and the Vandellas’ “Heat Wave” and “Quicksand.”

All of those songs preceded the trio’s record-breaking success with the Supremes. In June 1964, “Where Did Our Love Go” became the first of six consecutive No. 1 singles for the Supremes and Holland, Dozier and Holland.

The trio epitomized the Motown sound: a fluid, up-tempo style that combined catchy lyrics with the fervor of gospel, the groove of R&B and the polish of pop. More than 50 of Motown’s most memorable songs can be attributed to Holland-Dozier-Holland. They produced hits for nearly every act on the Motown family of labels.

The trio left Motown  in 1968 to found their own Invictus/Hot Wax label, where they continued their hit-making ways with Freda Payne’s “Band of Gold,” Chairman of the Board’s “Give Me Just a Little More Time,” and the Honey Cones’ “Want Ads.” The sound of those records – with syncopated rhythm guitars and gospel-inflected vocal arrangements delivering catchy lyrics – was as distinctive as their Motown classics.

When Invictus/Hot Wax folded in 1973, Dozier returned to his performing career, resulting in a string of solo records that continues to be sampled by artists ranging from Lil Wayne to Linkin Park. He continues to achieve success and accolades as an artist, producer, songwriter and most recently USC professor.

In the 70s, the Hollands wrote and produced for a number of artists, including the Supremes and Michael Jackson.  In 1988, the Holland brothers founded the Holland Group production company and revived their label Music Merchant. They continue to release material from their classic catalog as well as new material.

Holland-Dozier-Holland have reunited for the first time in more than 30 years to write the score for the brand new musical version of The First Wives Club, based on the best-selling novel and the hit 1996 film. The score includes brand-new, original songs along with Holland-Dozier-Holland classics “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” “Stop! In the Name of Love” and “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch).” The musical begins its pre-Broadway World Premiere run at Chicago’s Oriental Theatre on February 17 and runs through March 29. For more info, visit http://www.firstwivesclubthemusical.com/

Holland, Dozier and Holland were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. They were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1988 and in 2003, they were named BMI Icons at the 51st BMI Pop Awards. In 2009 they received the Songwriters Hall of Fame very prestigious Johnny Mercer Award.

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. The Official Hollywood Walk of Fame App is now available in the iTunes Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/official-hollywood-walk-fame/id725209617?mt=8.
The Android version will premiere later this year.

 

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25 Oct 2019
Motion Pictures, Television Permalink

Peter Falk

October 25, 2019

Actor Peter Falk Honored with a Posthumous Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Peter Falk below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the late Peter Falk a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on July 25, 2013. “Peter Falk was one of Hollywood’s most beloved character actors,” stated Leron Gubler, President & CEO for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We are proud to honor him with his star and keep his legacy alive for fans from around the world.”

Accepting the star on behalf of Falk family is long-time friend and Walk of Famer Joe Mantegna. Emcee Gubler and guest speakers Ed Begley, Jr. and Paul Reiser and Mantegna will help unveil the 2,503rd Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television at 6654 Hollywood Boulevard.

Film and television actor Peter Falk started his career on stage in 1955. From 1958 he enjoyed modest success in such films as The In-Laws (1979) and in various television dramas. He usually played urban types, such as gangsters or working-class men, in which he employed his rough-hewn mannerisms to create a beloved character.

Peter Michael Falk was born on September 16, 1927, in New York City. While he had many roles on stage and on the big screen, Peter Falk is probably best remembered for his portrayal of Lieutenant Columbo on television. He played the rumpled and quirky detective for more than 30 years in numerous television movies.

Falk grew up in Ossining, New York. After high school and a brief stay at college, Falk became a merchant marine, working as a cook. He later went back to school, eventually earning a master’s degree from Syracuse University in public administration.

Falk discovered acting in his twenties while working in Hartford. At the age of 29, he abandoned public service for the stage. Falk moved to New York City and made his off-Broadway debut in 1956 in a production of Don Juan. In 1958, he made the leap to film, appearing in the drama Wind Across the Everglades with Christopher Plummer and Gypsy Rose Lee. Falk soon became a notable character actor, often playing shady criminals. For Murder Inc. (1960),   he picked up an Academy Award® nomination for his portrayal of a notorious thug. Falk received another Best Supporting Actor nod the following year for Pocketful of Miracles, for his comic turn as a mobster.

In 1967, Falk won his most famous part after Bing Crosby turned down the role. He first appeared as Lieutenant Columbo in the 1968 television movie Prescription: Murder. In 1971, Columbo became a regular feature on the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie. He received four Emmy Awards for his work on the popular television movies. With his disheveled appearance and tattered trench coat, Columbo came across as the perennial underdog. “He looks like a flood victim,” Falk once said. “You feel sorry for him. He appears to be seeing nothing, but he’s seeing everything.”

In addition to Columbo, Falk enjoyed success on the stage and in film. He starred on Broadway in Neil Simon's The Prisoner of Second Avenue in 1971. Working with director John Cassavetes, Falk played Gina Rowland’s husband in the critically-acclaimed A Woman Under the Influence (1976). He also appeared in several popular comedies, including Murder by Death (1977) and The In-Laws in 1981. One of his favorite on-stage roles was opposite his long-time friend Joe Mantegna in David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize winning play Glengarry Glen Ross in 1986.

Falk continued to work during the next two decades, often in small, but memorable, supporting roles, such as “grandpa” in The Princess Bride (1987). He made his last appearance as Columbo in a 2003 television movie “Columbo Like The Nightlife.” Peter continued to work up to 2009, lending his voice to the animated Dreamworks film Shark Tale and staring films such as Three Days in Vegas with Rip Torn and George Segal and The Thing About my Folks written by Paul Reiser.

On June 23, 2011, Falk died peacefully at his Beverly Hills home, he was 83 years old.

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★★★

 

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Julianna Margulies

October 25, 2019

Award-Winning Actress Julianna Margulies Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Julianna Margulies below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Julianna Margulies with the 2,550th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday, May 1, 2015. The star in the category of Television was dedicated at 6621 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics & Make Up Academy.

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Michael J. Fox and Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation. “Julianna is one of the premiere actresses in the world of television and film. Her leading popularity and television success keeps us yearning for more,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “We are very proud to have her be a part of the Hollywood Walk of Fame for fans around the world to see.”

As an Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award winner, Julianna Margulies has achieved success in television, theatre, and film.

A native of New York, Margulies started doing theatre and got her big break on the show pilot of “ER”. Her character on the show was supposed to die, but she tested so high that is was decided that she would live on and she became a series regular.

Margulies currently stars and produces the CBS hit show The Good Wife as Alicia Florrick, a role that has won her two Emmy, as well as a Golden Globe and two Screen Actors Guild Awards.

Other TV credits include her multi-episode guest role in HBO’s The Sopranos, The Grid, a mini-series from TNT and the BBC, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination, and TNT’s original mini-series The Mists of Avalon, opposite Anjelica Huston and Joan Allen.

In 2012 Margulies was seen on the big screen in Fisher Stevens’ Stand Up Guys alongside Al Pacino and Christopher Walken. Margulies also starred in City Island, opposite Andy Garcia. The film won the Audience Award at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival.

Margulies other film credits include the dark comedy The Darwin Awards, directed by Finn Taylor, opposite Winona Ryder and Joe Fiennes; David R. Ellis’ Snakes on a Plane opposite Samuel L. Jackson; Jay Alaimo’s Slingshot opposite David Arquette and Balthazar Getty; Steve Beck’s Ghost Ship opposite Gabriel Byrne; Bruce Beresford’s Evelyn opposite Pierce Brosnan; What’s Cooking, an ensemble drama directed by Gurinder Chadha; Richard Linklater’s The Newton Boys; Boaz Yakin’s A Price Above Rubies; Jack Green’s Traveller; Bruce Beresford’s Paradise Road; and George Hickenlooper’s The Man From Elysian Fields opposite Andy Garcia and Mick Jagger.

On stage, Margulies made her Broadway debut in 2006 starring in Festen, opposite Michael Hayden, Larry Bryggman, Ali MacGraw, and Jeremy Sisto. Margulies completed a successful run in Jon Robin Baitz’s Ten Unknowns at Lincoln Center, opposite Donald Sutherland, for which she won the Lucille Lortel Award. Other theater credits include: The Vagina Monologues, both Off-Broadway and in the Los Angeles premiere, and Intrigue with Faye at the New York Stage and Film Festival.

Aside from her career, Margulies has personally been involved in Project ALS since its inception, Erin’s Law, and the rebuilding efforts of the Rockaways, alongside the St. Bernard Project after Super Storm Sandy.

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Larry Elder

October 25, 2019

Larry Elder Celbrates Birthday with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored radio personality Larry Elder with the 2,548th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. April 27, 2015. The star in the category of Radio will be dedicated at 6270 Hollywood Boulevard next to the W Hollywood Hotel. “Larry Elder is one of the airwave’s most popular voices who shares his insightful discussions and opinions with legions of dedicated fans,” stated Leron Gubler, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. “We are proud to have him join our Walk of Fame family.”

Helping emcee and Hollywood Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star will be Dean Cain, Dennis Prager and Jon Voight.

A “firebrand” according to “Daily Variety,” the best-selling author and radio talk-show host Larry Elder has a take-no-prisoners style, using such old-fashioned concepts as evidence and logic in his on-air discussions.

He recently hosted the longest-running afternoon drive time radio show in Los Angeles, beginning in March, 1994. “The Larry Elder Show,” was a top-rated daily program from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on KABC 790. Elder is currently broadcasting “The Larry Elder Show” live on www.larryelder.com, where he also produces video and audio podcasts forhis fans – the “Elderados.”

Known to his listeners as the “Sage From South Central,” Larry sizzles on the airwaves with his thoughtful insight on the day’s most provocative issues, to the delight, consternation, and entertainment of his listeners. The “Sage” engages political and cultural leaders in meaningful debates over race, government, personal responsibility and education that have elevated the talk radio genre. Elder’s views have fueled controversy and made him one of the most in-demand radio personalities cable news pundits in the country.

In his best-selling book, “The 10 Things You Can’t Say in America,” Elder skewers the crippling myths that dominate the public agenda. In his second book, “Showdown: Confronting Bias, Lies and the Special Interests That Divide America,” Elder again takes on the Nanny State, “victicrats” and the politically correct. His third book, “What’s Race Got to Do with It? Why it’s Time to Stop the Stupidest Argument in America,” is praised as a groundbreaking must-read for the future of race relations in America. His latest book, “Dear Father, Dear Son: Two Lives, Eight Hours,” is a deeply moving, personal story of anger and reconciliation with his dad, who grew up fatherless and was kicked out of his house at 13 years old, on the eve of the Great Depression in the Jim Crow South. Elder also writes a nationally syndicated newspaper column distributed through Creators Syndicate.

Elder was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles. He received a B.A. in Political Science from Brown University in 1974, and graduated from University of Michigan, School of Law in 1977. After graduation, he worked with a large law firm in Cleveland, Ohio, where he practiced litigation. He then opened “Laurence A. Elder and Associates,” a business specializing in recruiting experienced attorneys. At the same time, he hosted a topic-oriented television show in Cleveland, initially on PBS, then on the local Fox affiliate.

Elder created, directed and produced his first film, “Michael & Me,” a documentary that examines the history and use of guns in America. It was released in August 2005.

He hosted the television show, “Moral Court,” distributed by Warner Brothers Television. In the fall of 2004, Warner Brothers returned Elder to daily television with “The Larry Elder Show,” an hour-long, multi-topic show that brought common sense, sound advice and realistic, workable solutions. Elder was the subject of profiles by both “60 Minutes” and “20/20.” In 1999, he received a Los Angeles area Emmy for “Best News Special.” He was the reporter for several episodes of the groundbreaking PBS “National Desk” series, including “Redefining Racism: Fresh Voices From Black America.” His PBS work earned him a 1998 AEGIS Award of Excellence, a 1998 Telly award, and a 1999 Emerald City Gold Award of Excellence.

Elder has established the Larry Elder Charities, a non-profit organization that contributes to groups and individuals offering non-government, self-help solutions to problems of poverty, crime, poor parenting, dependency, and education.

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies. It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com/

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25 Oct 2019
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Snoopy

October 25, 2019

Snoopy Honored with Star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Kids of all ages were thrilled to learn that Snoopy’s star is next to the star of his creator Charles M. Schulz

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Snoopy below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced that Snoopy was honored with the 2,563rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, November 2, 2015. The star in the category of Motion Pictures was dedicated at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard near the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Sycamore. Fans were thrilled to see that the site of his star resembled the famous comic book back yard of this famous pooch!

Helping emcee, Hollywood Chamber President/CEO Leron Gubler to unveil the star were Producer Paul Feig and Writer/Producer Craig Schulz.

“Kids of all ages have been in great anticipation of this star ceremony. Snoopy is one of the most popular personalities of the Peanuts characters and we are pleased to honor him with his very own star that will be situated next to the great cartoonist who created him, Charles M. Schulz!” stated Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We hope that he writes about this special honor in his great American novel!”

Beloved since 1950, Snoopy is the world’s best known and accomplished beagle, the original “Joe Cool,” a world-famous novelist, and a celebrated World War I Flying Ace. As he has throughout his illustrious career, Snoopy is making history – as the first beagle to receive the coveted Walk of Fame star honor. When asked how he felt about receiving this great honor, Snoopy responded enthusiastically, “Woof!"

And, Snoopy’s trusted sidekick Woodstock, squawked and squeaked: “!!!????!!!”

Snoopy has a very busy career. At last count, he has worked on 45 television specials, four motion picture films and one Saturday morning TV show. He will next be seen starring in THE PEANUTS MOVIE directed by Steve Martino. His friends, Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state-of-the-art 3D animation. Charlie Brown, the world’s most beloved underdog, embarks upon an epic and heroic quest, while his best pal, the lovable beagle Snoopy, takes to the skies to pursue his arch-nemesis, the Red Baron. From the imagination of Charles M. Schulz and the creators of the ICE AGE films, THE PEANUTS MOVIE will prove that every underdog has his day on November 6th, 2015.

This year also marks the 65th anniversary of the debut of the “Peanuts” comic strip and the 50th anniversary of the landmark television special, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”

Peanuts creator Charles Schulz drew the most popular and influential comic strip of all time, which was read every day by 355 million people in 75 countries. In addition to the famous strip, Peanuts holiday television specials such as “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” have won several Emmys and are among the highest rated primetime TV specials.

The Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign will team with 20th Century Fox’s “The Peanuts Movie” this Halloween to help raise funds for children in need.

Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the rest of “The Peanuts Movie” characters will support the philanthropic effort, which has raised more than $175 million for UNICEF to provide children around the world with medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education.

Snoopy has been, and remains a character everyone loves. His imagination and spark inspires laughter and thoughtfulness all over the world. Folks in every corner of the world know and love this warm puppy. He is the pet and the friend we all wish we had.

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Jennifer Garner

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Jennifer Garner with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber helps unveil the star for Jennifer Garner below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored actress Jennifer Garner with the 2,641st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, August 20, 2018. The star was dedicated in the category of Motion Pictures at 6920 Hollywood Boulevard in front of the new Miniso store.

“Jennifer Garner is an actress that can show different aspects of her personality with her acting. She has played a variety of characters that run the gamut. From a CIA agent, a mom and a young girl coming of age and much more. She can do it all! Her fans from around the world have been waiting for her to come and collect her star and we are proud to welcome her to the Hollywood Walk of Fame,” stated Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to unveil the star were actors Judy Greer, Bryan Cranston and Steve Carrell.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Award winning actress Jennifer Garner is a native of Houston, Texas but moved to Charleston, West Virginia at the age of three. She attended George Washington High School and played saxophone in the marching band. She later enrolled at Ohio’s Denison University where she changed her major from Chemistry to Theater. She then went on to study at the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Connecticut graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theater performance.

Garner’s impressive resume of acting credits includes the award-winning JUNO and DALLAS BUYERS CLUB opposite Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto as well as hits like, 13 GOING ON 30, LOVE SIMON, MIRACLES FROM HEAVEN, CATCH ME IF YOU CAN and PEARL HARBOR. Garner is beloved for her role as “Sidney Bristow” on JJ Abrams’ “Alias” for which Garner won a Golden Globe, a SAG Award and a People’s Choice Award for her performance in addition to nominations for four Emmy Awards, four Golden Globes and two SAG awards.

She will next be seen in STXfilms and Lakeshore Entertainment’s PEPPERMINT, an action thriller. From the director of TAKEN, PEPPERMINT will be in theaters, September 7th.

Shortly after, Garner will then make her much anticipated return to television in HBO’s comedy series “Camping.” Based on the British series created by Julia Davis, the project hails from Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner and also stars David Tennant and Juliette Lewis. The show will premiere on October 14th.

In addition to her successful career in both film and television, Garner recently co-founded the organic food company Once Upon a Farm with Cassandra Curtis and former Annie’s president John Foraker in 2017. Together the visionaries grew the company with a goal of providing children with the best tasting, most nutritious, and highest quality food utilizing sustainable methods. Its products can be found in stores nationwide.

Garner is also a dedicated philanthropist and serves as a Trustee and Artist Ambassador for Save the Children, and brought the organization’s early childhood education and school-age literacy programs to her home state of West Virginia. Over the past decade, she has advocated on Capitol Hill on behalf of Save the Children and traveled the country to see the effects of poverty firsthand. Garner has also served as a spokesperson for Capital One and their Venture Card since 2014 and is also the brand ambassador for skin care brand Neutrogena.

 

 

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ABOUT HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – www.HollywoodChamber.net

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Niecy Nash

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Honors Niecy Nash with Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Watch the complete star ceremony as Hollywood Chamber celebrated Niecy Nash Day in Hollywood!

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that actress Niecy Nash was honored today with the 2,639th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. PDT. The star was dedicated in the category of Television at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of Eastown.  

“Niecy Nash is one exceptional star who grabs your attention with her antics and great personality! She embodies characters that everyone can relate to and appeals to fans around the world,” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies. “We are proud to have her as part of our historic Walk of Fame!”

Helping Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, unveil the star will be Cedric “The Entertainer” and Ryan Murphy.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce which administers the popular star ceremonies encourages people who are unable to attend and fans around the world to watch the event exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

Niecy Nash is a native of Los Angeles. She began her career in the film, Boys on the Side starring Whoopi Goldberg. At the time, she had no manager or agent and pushed herself into the audition. It is said that chutzpah and drive is what started her career in show business.

Nash is a multi-talented Emmy®-winning producer and twice-nominated actress. Her multifaceted career includes roles in HBO’s Getting On, which has earned her two Emmy nominations, FOX’s Scream Queens, Showtime’s Masters of Sex and TV Land’s The Soul Man. Nash is also headlining the new dramedy series Claws on TNT which was just picked up for a third season.

Nash was the host and producer of the Style Network’s home makeover show, Clean House, which became the network’s No. 1 program. Her work earned her two Daytime Emmy® nominations, and The American Women in Radio & Television honored Nash with the 2007 Gracie Allen Award for Outstanding Program Host. In addition, Nash was seen regularly as a celebrity panelist on the top-rated entertainment news program The Insider on CBS.

Nash is well-known for her role as no-nonsense Officer Raineesha Williams on the hilarious Comedy Central hit, Reno 911! a half-hour unscripted spoof of Cops that aired for six seasons. The show was so popular, it was spun-off into a feature film, Reno 911: Miami, in 2007. Nash went on to star in her own FOX comedy series, Do Not Disturb, opposite Jerry O’Connell, in 2008.

Nash has had featured roles in the films Guess Who, opposite Bernie Mac and Ashton Kutcher; Code Name: The Cleaner, opposite Cedric the Entertainer and Lucy Liu; Not Easily Broken, based on the best-selling book by Bishop T.D. Jakes; and the Walt Disney Pictures summer blockbuster release G-Force, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer.

Nash’s television credits are another testament to her talent. Her style, humor and quick wit garnered her a stint as a correspondent on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. She is also well known for her recurring role on the Peabody Award-winning comedy series The Bernie Mac Show, portraying Bernie’s uproarious baby sister, Benita. Other recurring roles include TV’s Presidio Med, That’s Life, Popular, and City of Angels. Also included on her resume are guest-starring roles on such top-rated series as My Name Is Earl, Monk, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Girlfriends, NYPD Blue, That’s So Raven, One on One, Judging Amy and Reba.

Nash is currently developing various television and film projects through her own production company, Chocolate Chick, Inc.

In her rare spare time, she is devoted to church and participating at charitable functions in support of causes that are close to her heart, including the prevention and awareness of HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, school violence and domestic abuse, among others.

 

 

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ABOUT HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME – www.WalkOfFame.com

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $40,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame. Download the official app for iPhones and Android devices at http://officialhollywoodwalkoffameapp.com

 

ABOUT HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – www.HollywoodChamber.net

For more than 97 years, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has provided leadership, business development resources, networking, and government affairs programs and services to keep the Hollywood business and residential communities safe, relevant and economically vital. Donelle Dadigan, is the Chair of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2018-19, and Leron Gubler is the President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. For more information please visit www.hollywoodchamber.net.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Bryan Cranston

October 25, 2019

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Honors Bryan Cranston with Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Watch Hollywood Chamber help Bryan Cranston unveil the star below.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored award-winning actor Bryan Cranston with the 2,502nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, July, 16, 2013. Cranston’s star was located in front of The Redbury Hotel at 1717 Vine Street.

“Bryan is one of the most popular and versatile actors of our time,” stated Leron Gubler, President/CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. “His distinguished portrayals and characters keep us coming back for more. We are pleased to welcome him with a well-deserved star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.”

Emcee Leron Gubler, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and guest speakers, Aaron Paul and Jane Kaczmarek, helped Cranston unveil the 2,502nd Star in the category of Television at 1717 Vine Street in front of The Redbury Hotel as fans around the world watched the live-streaming exclusively on www.walkoffame.com.

ranston has won three consecutive Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Walter White on AMC's Breaking Bad.  He holds the honor of being the first actor in a cable series, and the second lead actor in the history of the Emmy® Awards to receive three consecutive wins. His performance has also earned him a fourth Emmy® nomination in 2012, a Television Critics Association award, three Golden Globe nominations and a Screen Actors Guild award.

On the big screen, Cranston won a second Screen Actors Guild award this year for his co-starring role in the 2012 Oscar-winning Best Picture, Argo, essaying the role of CIA operative Jack O’Donnell opposite star-director Ben Affleck.

He is currently in production on Legendary Pictures’ remake of Godzilla starring opposite Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen. He will also voice a character in DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda 3.

In 2012, he was heard as the voice of “Vitality” in Madagascar 3 Europe’s Most Wanted, which grossed more than $730 million worldwide. He also starred in Len Wiseman’s remake of Total Recall; Adam Shankman’s Rock of Ages; and Nicolas Winding Refn's critically-acclaimed film, Drive, opposite Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan.

Cranston's additional feature film credits include: Contagion, John Carter of Mars, Larry Crowne, The Lincoln Lawyer, Little Miss Sunshine, Seeing Other People, Saving Private Ryan andThat Thing You Do!

Born to a showbusiness family and raised in Southern California’ San Fernando Valley, Cranston made his acting debut at the age of eight in a United Way commercial.  It wasn’t until he finished college that acting became a serious consideration. While on a cross-country motorcycle trip with his brother, he discovered community theater and began exploring every aspect of the stage. Soon, he was cast in a summer stock company.

Cranston returned to Los Angeles and quickly landed a role on the television movie Love Without End, which led to his being signed as an original cast member of ABC's Loving. He went on to appear in numerous television roles including a seven-year run as Hal on FOX’s Malcolm in the Middle, for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe and three Emmy® awards; the recurring role of Dentist Tim Whatley on Seinfeld; HBO’s acclaimed miniseries, From the Earth to the Moon, as Buzz Aldrin; and the made-for-television movie I Know My First Name is Steven, among others.

Cranston continues to pursue his love for theater whenever possible. Credits include: The God of Hell, Chapter Two, The Taming of the Shrew, A Doll's House, Eastern Standard, Wrestlers, Barefoot in the Park and The Steven Weed Show, for which he won a Drama-Logue Award.

Cranston is also a dedicated screenwriter and director. He wrote the original romantic drama, Last Chance as a birthday gift for his wife, Robin Dearden, and directed and starred in the film. Cranston has also directed several episodes of Malcolm in the Middle, the Comedy Central pilot Special Unit, Breaking Bad and recently an episode of Modern Family.

In early 2011, Cranston served as executive producer and star of an exclusive online series called “The Handlers” for Atom.com. The comedic short series followed Cranston as the character Jack Powers and his race to win a seat on the State Senate.

Cranston also produced an instructional DVD called “KidSmartz”, which is designed to educate families on how to stay safe from child abduction and Internet predators. “KidSmartz” raises money for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

 

For more information and to view who shares a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, visit www.walkoffame.com

 

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The Hollywood Walk of Fame is an internationally-recognized Hollywood icon. With approximately 24 star ceremonies annually broadcast around the world, the constant reinforcement provided to the public has made the Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce continues to add stars on the Walk of Fame as the representative of the City of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is a tribute to all of those who worked diligently to develop the concept and to maintain this world-class tourist attraction. The Walk of Fame is open to the public. No paid admission or assigned seating at star ceremonies.It is understood that the cost of installing a star on the Walk of Fame upon approval is $30,000 and the sponsor of the nominee accepts the responsibility for arranging for payment to the Hollywood Historic Trust, a 501(c)3 charitable foundation. The funds are used to pay for the creation/installation of the star and ceremony, as well as maintenance of the Walk of Fame.

 

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25 Oct 2019
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Special Apollo XI

October 25, 2019

In the early 1970s, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored the Apollo XI mission and the U.S. astronauts who landed on the moon on July 20, 1969 with a uniquely-designed special award in the category of Television as a tribute to the first televised Walk on the Moon.

On the four sidewalk corners at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine, four similar commemorative dedications mark the Apollo XI Mission within moon-like circular plaques. Each plaque contains the names of Commander Neil A. Armstrong, Lunar Module Pilot Edwin E. Aldrin Jr., Command Module Pilot Michael Collins – the astronauts who were aboard the spaceflight that landed the first two people who walked on the Moon. The circular plaques include the date of the first Moon landing 7/20/69, and name of the mission Apollo XI. On the plaques, the moons are in silver and grey terrazzo circles rimmed in brass on a square pink terrazzo background, with the television emblem inlaid at the top of each circle.

Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon in 1969, and Michael Collins orbited above the moon. “The telecast from the moon was the single most-important live TV broadcast ever!” said Ana Martinez, Producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. “The bronze markers were set in all four corners of the intersection within the terrazzo sidewalks to represent their reach to the four corners of the world,” Martinez said.

They had accomplished what no one else had ever done, ad Armstrong spoke to NASA in Texas, stating, “Houston, Tranquilitybase here. The Eagle has landed.” Hours later, as hundreds of millions of TV viewers watched around the globe, Armstrong stepped his foot on the moon and uttered these famous words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” When Aldrin stepped down the ladder, he exclaimed, “Magnificent destination.” Collins’ important job kept him in lunar orbit aboard the command module Columbia. He was not able to join the moonwalkers who made U.S. citizens feel a patriotic swell as they spiked an American flag into the Moon’s dusty surface. Then, they read these words off a plaque mounted on the Eagle: “Here men from the planet Earth first step foot upon the Moon, July, 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” The Eagle would not return to Earth, it had found a permanent new home in a very exclusive neighborhood, on the Sea of Tranquility.

This was the single most important live TV broadcast ever! So many people watched this event, that the streets throughout the entire country were empty – and it was quiet elsewhere in the world. This was the longest continuous live TV coverage in history which lasted for 31 hours.

The moon on the northwest corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of Carl Laemmle, Jo Stafford, Marilyn Miller, and Artie Shaw. The moon on the northeast corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of James Stewart, Edward R. Murrow, Wendy Barrie, and Kirk Douglas. The moon on the southeast corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of Maria Callas, Gladys Swarthout, Donald O’Connor, and Julius La Rosa. The moon on the southwest corner is flanked by the Walk of Fame stars of Constance Talmadge, Blanche Thebom, Hank Mann, and Rex Ingram.

On July 20, 1999, these awards were rededicated in the honor of the 30th anniversary of landing on the moon and the famous lunar walk!