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COUNCIL FILE NO. I/)-!)3 I 3 COUNCIL DISTRICT NO. 13

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The attached Council File may be processed directly to Council pursuant to the procedure approved June 26, 1990, (CF 83-1 075-S1) without being referred to the Public Works Committee because the action on the file checked below is deemed to be routine and/or administrative in nature:

_} A. Future Street Acceptance. _} B. Quitclaim of Easement(s). _} C. Ded ication of Easement(s). _ } D. Release of Restriction(s). _D E. Request for Star in Walk of Fame. _} F. Brass Plaque(s) in San Pedro Sport Walk. _} G. Resolution to Vacate or Ordinance submitted in response to Council action. _} H. Approval of plans/specifications submitted by Los Angeles County Flood Control District.

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Office ofthe City Engineer

Los Angeles

To the Honorable Council

Of the City ofLos Angeles FEB 2 9 20'12

Honorable Members: C. D. No. 13

SUBJECT:

Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street- Walk of Fame Additional Name in Terrazzo Sidewalk­ MUPPETS

RECOMMENDATIONS:

A. That the City Council designate the unnumbered location situated one sidewalk square southerly of and between numbered locations 27j and 261 as shown on Sheet 18 of Plan 13788 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame for the installation of the name of Muppets at 6834 Hollywood Boulevard.

B. Inform the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce ofthe Council's action on this matter.

C. That this report be adopted prior to the date of the ceremony on March 20, 2012.

FISCAL IMP ACT STATEMENT:

No General Fund Impact. All cost paid by permittee.

TRANSMITTALS:

1. Unnumbered communication dated February 22, 2012, from the Hollywood Historic Trust of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, biographical information and excerpts from the minutes of the Chamber's meeting with recommendations. City Council - 2- C. D. No. 13

DISCUSSION:

The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has submitted a request for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame the name ofMuppets. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.

The communicant's request is in accordance with City Council action of October 18, 1978, under Council File No. 78-3949. Following the Council's action of approval, and upon proper application and payment of the required fee, an installation permit can be secured at 201 N. Figueroa Street, 3rd Floor, Counter 23.

Respectfully submitted,

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February 22, 2012

Mr. Gary L. Moore Public Works Engineering Art: Lemuel Paco 201 N. Figueroa, 3rd Floor, M.S. 503 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Dear Mr. Moore,

The Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has approved the below listed name for insertion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame:

THE MUPPETS -(Category -MOTION PICTURES) Requested star location to be 6834 Hollywood Blvd., south side of the street next to the El Capitan Theatre. The star for will be located in the second row next to two blank squares which are not numbered. The stars nearest to THE MUPPETS in the original row are BURT REYNOLDS (27j) to the west and PEE WEE HUNT (261) to the east. According to sheet #18 plan 13788, THE MUPPETS' star has no designated number. The ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.

Thank you for your cooperation in this request. I look forward to a response from your office soon.

The following materials are enclosed: THE MUPPETS'S bio and the Board of Director's Min

--..__~. , \ Ana Martinez Vice President, Media Relations & Producer Walk of Fame

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Insp. Eugene Andrews Darin Cohen Sally Castro Top End Con. Leron Gubler Sgt. Lamont Jerrett Councilman Garcetti Carmine Goglia MUPPETS )HEN AND NOW The Histo Behind the Mayhem

Since "" began in 1976. the Muppets by audiences began wlth a single appearance from an unknown frog became a global phenomenon is still going strong 35 years later.

Early Muppet appearances date back to the mid-·1950s, when a primitive vers of Kerrn!t the Frog began the American sensation by appearing on 'f\fternoon. Footlight Theater" and "" in 1955. A year later. a revised version Kermit appeared on national television on "The Steve Allen Show."

Later, Rowlf the Dog was created for a Purina Dog Chow ad in 1962 and then began making regular appearances on "The Show" in 1963. was next with his first appearance in "The Great Santa Claus Switch'' as the ''Cigar Box Frackle" ln 1970, later appearing as the Gonzo we know today on "The Muppet Show'' ln 1976.

Throughout the 1960s, Muppets also made appearances on dozens of nationally broadcast variety shows including ''.,. Their first rnternational exposure came on Canadian television with the airing of the specia! ''Hey Cinderellai" in ·1970. By 1971, the Muppets could be seen on U.K. variety shows, such as those hosted by Tom Jones and , before making their to Germany for "The Peter Alexander Show" in 19'?5.

The first pilot of what would become 'The Muppet Show" aired on January 30.1974. and was titled "The Muppets Valentine Show." After that the characters of , Statler & VValdorf, , and The Electric Mayhem Band (featudng Dr. Teeth, , Janice, Floyd and Zoot) were created for the second original pllot titled "The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence." The show aired on March 19, 1975, and contrary to the scandalous name, the premise of "The Muppet Show: Sex and Violence'' was to the rise of sex and violence on television with the Muppets performing a pageant based on the seven deadly sins. ''The Muppet Show" as we know it offlclal!y began in 1976 and was well-received internationally, going on to broadcast in more than 100 countries. The show was in first~run syndication 1 1 1 on CBS affiliates domestically as well as numerous outlets globally. At was seen more than 235 miHlon people During its run 'The fv'luppet countless awa inc1udlng and guest appearances the most prominent actors, musicians figures of its time_ 'To me, 'The Muppet Sr1ow' in era was a I bit idol' of the current era,'' says executive producer Ma1iin G, Baker, after a nev¥ episode, everyone was about 'The Muppet Show_' H was front-page news was the guest star this week? Who's coming up next It was one of everybody talked about"

After 1981, ''The Muppet was repackaged for syndication, airing on vanous networks, including TNT from 1988-1992, Nickelodeon from 1994-1 and Odyssey from 1999-2000. With the success of 'The Muppet Show,'' the Muppets branched out to the big screen, releasing their first feature film, "," in 1979. The film starred a rnyriad of actors, including , , , , and Paul Vvi!liams. This impressive list of celebrity cast and cameos became the hallmark of ali Muppet films, five of which followed, including "'' (1981 ), 'The Muppets Take Manhattan" (1984), "The Muppet Christmas Carol'' (1992), "Muppet '' (1996) and "" (1999), All six films have signature soundtracks that received countless awards. including an Academy Award~;, nomination for Best Song for "'' and Best Original Score for 'The Muppet t~.;~ovie."

In addition to feature films, Muppet mania continued long after "The Muppet Show" went off the air. Many television specials and documentaries featuring the classic Muppet characters have been produced, as well as arena shows of both "The Muppet Show" and "Muppet Babies," which toured domestically from 1984~ 1989, Muppet Magazine was published from 1983~ 1988 and "The Muppets'' comic strip was syndicated in U.S newspapers from the early to mid 1 980s. Museum exhibits ("The Art of The Muppets," "The World of : Muppets, Monsters & Magic," ''The Vision of Jim Henson" and others) featuring Muppet characters toured domestically and internationally from 1980-2001.

Multiple record albums for 'The Muppet Show,'' ''Muppet Babies" and ail of the Muppet movies have been released worldwide, Hundreds of Muppet books have also been published around the world since 1976.

Throughout the years the Muppets have also produced nurnerous public service announcements and have acted as spokespeople for many causes both domestically and internationally, ranging from The National WHdlife Federation, UNICEF and the Amerlcan Film Institute, to the University of Maryland, the American Library Association and the Better World Society. Kermit regularly appears as a giant ba!Joon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in , Thanksg more than 23 mi!non views on YouTube. The video also garnered a People's Choice VVebby Award.

"The Muppets are just your average, eveJyday loud. silly .. total chaos all the time. But that's okay, because vvhen you get right dotvn to it, we rea!!y do care about each Vv'e believe in each other. and vve help make alf our dreams come true. And that's vvhat reaffy ma Besides, I kind a like vveirci.' -~ HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MINUTES June 16, 2010

Board Members Attending: Sam Smith, Chair; Barton; Baumgart; Chong; Cooper; Druyen; Falzone; Fmmr; Folb; Goldman; Gorelick; Jones; Kalm1tari; Kuo; Marm; Massie; McNulty; Morris-Irvin; O'Rourke; Panatier; Shelton; Sundher;

Board Member Absent Abou-Daoud; Ainsworth; Anthony; Baumberger; Cochmn; Cohen; Hart; Moe; Mushin; Ouri; Rheinstein; Stephen; Taylor;Trynin

Honorary Board Members Present: Arslanian; Diehl; Silsbee

Staff Present: Gubler, Shahenian

Guests Present: Neelura Bell, CRA/LA; Captain Beatrice Girmala, LAPD

I) Can to Order

The meeting was called to order at 4:04pm.

IV) Walk of Fame Recommendations

Walk of Fame: Chairman John Pavlik recommended the following stars for inclusion into the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

MOTION PICTURES: Penelope Cruz, Bruce Dern, Laura Dem, Diane Ladd, Ed Harris, The Muppets, Kenny Ortega, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ridley Scott, Sissy Spacek, Donald Sutherland and Reese Witherspoon,

TELEV1SION: Danny DeVito, Tina Fey, Simon Fuller, Neil Patrick Harris, John Langley, Ed O'Neill, John Wells, and Oprah Winfrey.

RECORDING: Melissa Etheridge, Los Tigres Del Norte, Rascal Platts, Go-Go's, Slash, Will i. Am, and Bebe & Cece Winans. Posthumous: Buddy Holly and Louis Prima

LIVE PERFORMANCE/THEATRE: Joe Mantegna

Motion by Goldman and seconded by Diehl to approve the recommendation. Motion Carried.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:30 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Nicole Shahenian