Picking at the Glitter on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
When you think of the walk of fame, you think old Hollywood. But it wasn't even an idea until 1958. The first person to recieve a star was Joanne Woodward in 1960. Out of the original 2500 spaces made on the walk of fame, 1665 were given away in the first sixteen months of its existence. As of 2004, over 2000 spaces had been given away. The locations of the individual stars aren't permenant. They can be moved, but when they are, it's usually because of construction.How one aqcuires a star is more murky; the walk of fame is run by the Hollywood Historic Trust. One has to have made significant professional achievement, had a career spanning more than five years and have contributed to the community. Then these people must be okayed by a number of civic organizations, including the Los Angeles city council and Board of Public Works and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. When asked to be a part of the walk, one must agree to appear at the dedication some time in the next five years and pay $15K (often provided by studios eager to promote various projects.)
Next time you're plumbling the depths of the Cahuenga Corridors, you'll have something to think about as you walk between bars other than -- "I've never even heard of that guy!"
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