The Walk of Fame

     Comprised of more than 2,400 brass and terazzo stars, the Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the most iconic symbols of Tinsel Town. It has become the ultimate lasting memorial for members of the entertainment industry. Began in 1958, and designated an official Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1978, the Walk of fame stretches over 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and 4 blocks of Vine Street. Each star is allocated into one of five subcategories: motion pictures, broadcast television, audio recording, broadcast radio, and live performance. On average, each year, 200 names are submitted to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; out of those 200 about 20 are selected for stars.

Here are some interesting (well, at least I thought so!) facts about the Walk of Fame:

King Kong creator and director, Merian C. Cooper's star is erroneosly spelled: Meriam

The stars honoring Richard Crooks and the film career of Geraldine Ferrar cannot be found.

Several stars, including those for Larry King and Carmen Miranda, bear the incorrect emblem.

Ronald Reagan is the only President of the United States to have a star.

Williams and Moore are the most popular surnames on the walk of fame appearing 15 and 14 stars respectively.

Edith Head is the only costume designer to have a star.

The Barrymore Family holds the record for the most stars belonging to one family of blood relatives: John, Lionel, Ethel, Sidney Drew, John Drew, and Drew.

Nine inventors, six cartoonists, and two novelist have stars.

• The Munchkins are the largest group of individuals represented by a lone star.