What does it take to get a star on the Walk of Fame, and who decides?
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce administers the Hollywood Walk of Fame, convening a highly secretive and mysterious Walk of Fame committee every year. The organization receives several hundred nominations at the end of May, from which it selects an “undetermined number.” To receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, candidates must meet three criteria: • Professional achievement • Longevity of five years in the field of entertainment • Contributions to the community Honorees generally receive stars for achievements in one of five categories: motion picture, live theater, radio, television, or music. Only one person has stars in all five categories — the singing cowboy himself, Gene Autry. Fame comes with a price, however. In order to receive a s
