Mayor of Hollywood
Template:Short description Template:Use American English The mayor of Hollywood was an honorary position in Hollywood appointed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The office primarily served as the master of ceremonies of the award ceremonies for new plaques on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which is administered by the Chamber, along with other community events.
History
The position was created to promote show business events in Hollywood. The legal mayor of the area is the mayor of Los Angeles, because Hollywood is an unofficial district of Los Angeles, California. The unpaid position was previously elected by the Kiwanis Club of Hollywood.
The office has been vacant since the death of Johnny Grant on January 9, 2008. Among those lobbying for the job were Max Worthington, Gary Owens, and Angelyne.[1] The fictional character Chip Gardner, portrayed by Andy Daly on the Comedy Bang! Bang! podcast and TV show, lobbied for the position.
List of past mayors
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| No. | Image | Name | Years served | Ref. |
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| 1 | John B. Kingsley | 1942–1952 | [2] | |
| 2 | File:Barbara Britton 1953.jpg | Barbara Britton | 1952–1953 | [3] |
| 3 | File:Jack Bailey 1947.jpg | Jack Bailey | 1953–1955 | [4] |
| 4 | File:Betty White in The Betty White Show 1954 (2).jpg | Betty White | 1955–1956 | [5][6] |
| 5 | Ben Hunter | 1956–1957 | [7] | |
| 6 | File:Art Linkletter in 1957.JPG | Art Linkletter | 1957–1958 | [8] |
| 7 | File:Lawrence Welk 1947.JPG | Lawrence Welk | 1958–1962 | [9] |
| 8 | File:Charlton Heston Civil Rights March 1963.jpg | Charlton Heston | 1962–1963 | |
| 9 | File:Steve Allen - press photo.JPG | Steve Allen | 1963–1972 | |
| 10 | File:Lawrence Welk 1947.JPG | Lawrence Welk | 1972–1975 | |
| 11 | File:Monty hall abc tv.JPG | Monty Hall | 1975–1980 | [10] |
| 12 | File:Johnny Grant (cropped).jpg | Johnny Grant | 1980–2008 | [11] |
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References
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- ↑ Barbara Britton Named 'Mayor' of Hollywood. Nov 7, 1952, Los Angeles Times
- ↑ Bailey Wins Mayor of Hollywood Race. October 5, 1953, Los Angeles Times
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- ↑ Linkletter Installed as Hollywood 'Mayor'. Sep 5, 1957, Los Angeles Times
- ↑ Lawrence Welk Elected Mayor of Hollywood. Sep 6, 1958, Los Angeles Times
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