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Hollywood Walk of Fame: Why don't they just let us pick 'em next time?A star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: Does it still mean something? Maybe not — unless you don't have one. It still seems to signify "making it" to a lot of people. And when I was a starstruck little kid, the Walk of Fame was the first thing I wanted to see in California. Well, that and some celebrity houses, particularly those belonging to Sandy Duncan, Carol Burnett and Barbra Streisand. And I wanted to track down Kristy McNichol and Maria from Sesame Street and ask them to go to the Universal Studios theme park with me. (What? I was 9!) Anyway, the 2008 Walk of Fame inductees have been announced, and some AfterEllen.com favorites are on the list: Cate Blanchett, Angela Bassett and Susan St. James will all be honored. And even though I recently posted a picture of Bassett on this blog, I'm gonna take advantage of the opportunity to do so again. I'm having a little crush on her right now.
Other recipients include Christina Aguilera (not really an AfterEllen.com favorite at all) and the Munchkins from The Wizard of Oz. Yes, the Munchkins. All of them? Will they get one big star, or several eensy weensy stars? And will the star represent the Lullaby League or the Lollipop Guild? Will the star be made of yellow brick? And if you stand on the star, will your voice suddenly get all high-pitched and vibrato-filled? Sorry; I'll stop. Read the full list of star recipients here. Submitted by on June 21, 2007 - 6:07pm. |
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Funny Scribe! My
Funny Scribe!
My understanding of the choices for who gets picked for a star is all about lobbying from friends, studios, PRs, etc. I once walked that walk (he!) and overheard a tour guide explain why some unknown person, whom they were currently standing on top of, managed to score a star. Hearsay, I know, but to me that sounded rather “toot-your-own- horn-ish” to me. But still it was cool to put my hands in the imprint of Marilynn’s iconic little hand. And hum “Happy Birthday to you, Mr. Pre-si-dent…”
Actually, just about anyone
Actually, just about anyone can get a star, they (or whoever nominates them) just have to pay for it. Josh Becker wrote an essay about in the early 90's, but I doubt the rules have changed much. Here's the essay: http://www.beckerfilms.com/fame.html
question.
I'm a huge fan of sarcasm. I use it quite a lot myself. I've reigned it in a bit since my teenage years at the request of my friends. However, there are times that I can't quite read your intentions, such as with this one...
Christina Aguilera (not really an AfterEllen.com favorite at all)
Please enlighten me and pardon my lack of intuition on it... Sarcasm or No?
I've wondered about some of the people I've seen getting stars on there. I think some of them have like one item listed on their IMDB page. I really don't like people getting them because they are "of the moment" and have great PR.
Oh and just to clarify, I love my Christina. :D Yes, I do. Are you trying to start a riot?
I'm with you...
on the Christina thing. I heart her.
~It means pride.~
Well that makes us three
Christina!
Wow
You and me both
need ppl to add my yahoo
There is something
There is something definitely wrong, when George Harrison is getting his star at the same time Christina is getting one.
On a side note, me, getting just a little too close to one of the stars:
Lisa
Stars
I'd rather Christina get one than Ricky Martin. Come on! That guy had one hit that was annoying as hell. Well to me anyway.
???
luv Christina..but its amazing to me that my girl Madonna still doesn't have a star....
http://tiffany-luckystarr.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/madonna3
Wait
Madonna doesn’t have a star??? That’s just wrong L…no sarcasm wickedgrrl…just showing my age J
Garry Moore's Glen Moor
Yeah- I noticed there a few years back (so I wouldn't swear by it now) that Garry Moore (Remember his hosting of "I Got A Secret" in late 50's ear;y '60's?)
Garry Moore has not one, but TWO stars, both on Vine Street, by Capitol Records building and also DMV branch- Guess it's all in his name...
And then he had a variety show, and "discovered" Carol Burnett- who got her own show after that. I don't know how they pick the people, but every once and awhile, there's a star that doesn't have any name in it, and so people are always writing in their own name with felt pens.
My mom spent hours watching "I 've Got a Secret" when I was a kid, and "Beat The Clock" with Bud Collier, or was that "To tell The Truth"?
Anyway, It's so easy when you use Lestoil!
Maria from Sesame Street
As a kid I watched Maria on Sesame Street. As an adult with a 3 year old ('and a half' I hear him say in my sub-conscious), I cannot beleive she hasn't aged! She is still as gorgeous as I remember as 3 (and a half) year old.
Sesame Street is clearly the secret to a successful relationship: not only are Maria and Luis still together after 30 years with their high school graduate daughter; but so are Susan and Gordon with their high school graduate son. All Sesame Street needs now are a Melissa and Tammy, Rosie and Kellie or an Ellen and Portia (we ARE the people in your neighbourhood).
Is that you?
<<And I wanted to track down Kristy McNichol and Maria from Seasme Street and ask them to go to the Universal Studios theme park with me. (What? I was 9!)>>
ok, i admit it... after reading this line I had to check scribegrrl's profile to make sure she wasn't my honey in disguise!