To be honored
with a star in Hollywood's Walk of Fame is a tribute as coveted and
sought after as any of the
entertainment industry's equally prestigious awards -- including the Oscar,
Emmy, Grammy, Golden Mike or Tony. But to be with honored with more than one star is a tribute that many of even the most famous personalities will
never know. And, because it recognizes a life-long
contribution of both public and peer appreciation, it is an honor uniquely
in a class by itself.
Lining both sides of Hollywood Boulevard from Gower to La
Brea, and both sides of Vine Street, from Yucca to Sunset, the Walk of Fame encompasses five
acres of bronze stars embedded in pink terrazzo and surrounded by charcoal
terrazzo squares. Inside each star is the bronze-
"The Talk of The Town"
engraved name of each
artist and a distinctive emblem identifying in which of the five categories
-- Motion Pictures, Television, Radio, Recording, or Live Theatre -- the
recipient has been honored.
Envisioned in 1958 by Hollywood's
Honorary Mayor Johnny Grant as a lasting tribute to the personalities who helped
make Hollywood the most famous community in the world,
including the behind-the-scenes people as well as the most famous and
instantly recognizable personalities, The Walk of Fame became a reality when
the official
groundbreaking ceremonies were conducted February 9, 1960, unveiling the
first Star in honor of actress Joanne Woodward (Left). When construction was
completed in June of 1961, 1,558 luminaries were forever
immortalized in the sidewalk. Among that number, 175 were
honored with three stars... including Ernie, for his contributions in Radio, Records, and
Television.
When visiting Hollywood, you can scout Ernie's three stars at the
following locations: Need a map? Click any of the three stars for an
exclusive MapQuest link to that location!
Tennessee Ernie Ford Enterprises
urges everyone to support the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in their ongoing
efforts to restore and protect the heritage of The Hollywood Walk of Fame.
For more information, visit their website at
Hollywoodcoc.org
Or write: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce / 6255 Sunset Blvd. #911 /
Hollywood, CA 90028
To be honored
with a star in Hollywood's Walk of Fame is a tribute as coveted and
sought after as any of the
entertainment industry's equally prestigious awards -- including the Oscar,
Emmy, Grammy, Golden Mike or Tony. But to be with honored with more than one star is a tribute that many of even the most famous personalities will
never know. And, because it recognizes a life-long
contribution of both public and peer appreciation, it is an honor uniquely
in a class by itself.
