I found found this online saying Freddie is gonna get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I am so excited & happy & in tears right now! It's been a long time coming & well deserved! :) I just wish he were here to see this. He would've loved it. What an appropriate time to announce this, in the month of his 50th birthday... :) :clap: party:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040617/ap_en_mo/walk_of_fame_1

Movies - AP


Banderas, Foxx to Get Walk of Fame Stars

Thu Jun 17,10:59 AM ET


LOS ANGELES - Antonio Banderas (news), Rod Stewart (news) and Donald Duck are among an eclectic bunch of honorees who will receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year.

The 32 honorees were selected Wednesday by the Walk of Fame Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce (news - web sites). They were ratified by the chamber's board of directors.


The 2005 inductees, picked from hundreds of nominations, will receive high-profile sidewalk star unveilings on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street.


"The ceremonies for these artists will bring a lot of smiles and excitement to the local residents and to our visitors from around the world," honorary Hollywood mayor Johnny Grant said.


The recipients are:


MOTION PICTURES: Tim Allen (news), Antonio Banderas, Donald Duck, Kevin Kline (news), Julianne Moore (news), Patricia Neal, Dennis Quaid (news) and Ben Stiller (news).


TELEVISION: Tom Brokaw, James Doohan (news), Roger Ebert, Susan Lucci (news), Al Michaels, David Hyde Pierce (news), Wayne Rogers (news) and Soupy Sales.


RECORDING: Emilio Estefan, Al Green (news), Herb Jeffries (news), Billy Joel (news), The Righteous Brothers, Carly Simon (news) and Rod Stewart.


LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Theodore Bikel (news), Linda Hopkins and Fred Travalena.


RADIO: Jim Ladd and Bob Miller.


POSTHUMOUS STARS: Stella Adler, Redd Foxx, Freddie Prinze (news) and David O. Selznik.

http://news.search.yahoo.com/search/news/?p=%22Freddie%20Prinze%22&c=&n=20&yn=c&c=news&cs=nw

Oh wow, that is great news! He should be here to see this happening in person, though I'm sure he'll be looking down with a very big smile on his face. It's about time. :)

I can say that is about time.Freddie deserved this long ago.

Cheryl -- thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this! What great news to start the day! This is gonna totally change my day around -- I'm so excited! What a long-overdue honor for Freddie, but at least it's being extended to him. I'm so happy!

I am so glad..... it is about time! It is nice to see him next to Redd Foxx on the list too, he did admire Redd. It was nice to see Jimmy Doohan on the list.... I got to meet him once, what a nice guy. He autographed a picture I sketched of him. This was back in HS, many moons ago! Beam me up, Scotty! LOL

Yippppee!!!!!
can DVD be far behind!!!! for any and all that Freddie Jr may have had to do with this happeneing now THANK YOU!!!!

This is such wonderful news...how exciting. I hope they show it on Entertainment Tonight. I'm sure Freddie Jr. will be at the ceremony. Thanks for passing along the news Cheryl. I need a truck load of hankies now!!!!

Praise God! My prayers have been answered!

Yes, Praise God! :) If they show the ceremony on tv & I get to see it, I will be needing some of those hankies...

Originally posted by imaillusion
I can say that is about time.Freddie deserved this long ago.

Edit.. sorry, I misread your post up there.

Thats great news. I always thought he already had one. I wonder why it took so long.

aww that is GREAT news!!! definately deserved, WTG FREDDIE!!!

anyone wanna take a road trip to hollywood?? :D lol

Cheryl. I don't know if they will show the full ceremony of the star presentation. I was in Hollywood when the Monkees got there's. My friends attended the ceremony from a FAR DISTANCE. As I stood in line at the hotel banquet room awaiting front row seats for all four guys for a news conference. Well anyways.. I was able to receive a copy of the actual ceremony from the guy who video taped it. My guess is if anyone of us is lucky enought to be able to be there, find someone who is close enough to video tape it and make an offer and ask for a copy.




Originally posted by Cheryl Harrell
Yes, Praise God! :) If they show the ceremony on tv & I get to see it, I will be needing some of those hankies...

that the reason they waited so long was because the circumstances of the way Freddie died, they wouldn't consider him for a star than, but even so when his Mom was able to have the ruling changed to accidental he should have gotten his star than.
JUst MHO

"To get their names chiseled into one of the highly sought-after plaques, stars need to be nominated by admirers who are also willing and able to pony up $15,000, should the nominee be selected.
Eligible celebs must be at least five years into their twinkling careers and must agree to show up for the unveiling of their star--which can be a taxing duty for your average A-lister. Then there are the star recipients who won't be in attendance at their unveiling ceremonies...because they're dead."
Star eligibility for walk of Fame (http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/eo/20040618/en_celeb_eo/14339)

I knew all along that this was more than stars getting their due.... ever since some of us on here talked about Freddie being honored... I remember having conversations with a couple of the Chico chicks a few years ago about how the Monkees got their star.... and about the fund raising it took. I still don't think it is less of an honor when the fans have to go and raise the money for the walk, but that is a factor.

Originally posted by Luckymama58
"To get their names chiseled into one of the highly sought-after plaques, stars need to be nominated by admirers who are also willing and able to pony up $15,000, should the nominee be selected.
Eligible celebs must be at least five years into their twinkling careers and must agree to show up for the unveiling of their star--which can be a taxing duty for your average A-lister. Then there are the star recipients who won't be in attendance at their unveiling ceremonies...because they're dead."
Star eligibility for walk of Fame (http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/eo/20040618/en_celeb_eo/14339)

I knew all along that this was more than stars getting their due.... ever since some of us on here talked about Freddie being honored... I remember having conversations with a couple of the Chico chicks a few years ago about how the Monkees got their star.... and about the fund raising it took. I still don't think it is less of an honor when the fans have to go and raise the money for the walk, but that is a factor.

Yes, I remember when the talk about the Monkees getting them a star on the walk of fame and the cost it was back the. Seeing that there was a huge following back in 89 when they recieved there star I pitched in a whopping 4 dollars. One for each of the guys who all showed up. LOL

Originally posted by Joy
that the reason they waited so long was because the circumstances of the way Freddie died, they wouldn't consider him for a star than, but even so when his Mom was able to have the ruling changed to accidental he should have gotten his star than.
JUst MHO


Hi Joy,I was so happy to hear the news when Cheryl put it up here.Way,way overdue.

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Originally posted by little insomniac
Edit.. sorry, I misread your post up there.




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That is so neat that you got to see the Monkees get their star. Ad a Monkees fan too, I remember how fans had to donate to get their star. So glad we didn't have to go that route. His star is way overdue! :)

This is too cool. Finally! That is all I can say. I wish I could be there, and hope somehow we can all get a copy of the honors.

WOW!!! Sure wish we could all take a road-trip out to Hollywood and be a part of this! I wonder how you find out when it's going to happen?! Maybe Mando could find out for us. Not that I could afford it, but I sure wish we could have at least one or two representatives there. Freddie would be so proud! And his Mom must be thrilled!!

I hope his mom gets to go. I know she will be proud like we all are...

I would love to know when it is. My father just retired to Beverly Hills CA. Maybe I can visit my dad when his star goes on the walk of fame.

I am imagin it would be majorly crowded, because jr. will be there.

I would love to go, and meet Mando!

I am so happy for our Freddie........ His dreams are finally coming true. This makes me very, very happy that he's not forgotten. :crying: :crying: :crying:

Originally posted by imaillusion
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Originally posted by imaillusion
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When I first read your post, I thought it said, "I can't say that is about time." That was my bad. Again, sorry for the confusion. :lol:

Originally posted by little insomniac
When I first read your post, I thought it said, "I can't say that is about time." That was my bad. Again, sorry for the confusion. :lol:




:wave: A big hello to little insomniac.
Even though you misread my post and you edited it,I give you credit for whatever you wrote:lol: Always nice to see someone defending Freddie and the show.:)
Thanks again.

Cheryl,is the star unveiling on tv when it is done???I have never watched one and I would like to see this.

I have no idea if this will be on tv but I hope it is. I would love to see it!

My guess is that they may show a snippet of the ceremony on shows like Entertaintment tonight, or any other celebertie show on the E! Channel. I was lucky enough to find a dealer at a record convention that was selling a video tape of the Monkees Ceremony. (and yes I was able to view it before I bought it) YAY

Great news! :clap: party: He really deserves this! FINALLY!!
I bet Freddie never dreamed of getting a coveted star--I wish he could've been around to see the day...
WTG, Freddie! We love you!!

I was browsing G-Lo's site and he had stated that Freddie was getting his star in December 14th 2004. When I check the Hollywood walk of fame site it is still listed as a 2005 dedication. I am hoping there is a major typo at GLO's site. Has anyone else seen it?

I have emailed the Hollywood walk of fame and hopefully I will get the correct date, time and year!

hummm, this is a puzzle. I haven't heard anything. I wouldn't want to miss it. I wonder if it is going to be televised??:confused:

I will have to ask Isaac when I see him if he has been in touch with George Lopez and see what he knows of the event to come

thats a good idea, I bet Isaac would know

I have received an update regarding Freddie's star and the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a letter I received from Luis Rivera. It is posted in Behind the Mic - Tribute to Freddie Prinze and his career in comedy (http://behindthemic.tripod.com) . Luis's email is in the Tributes to Freddie. Past, present, and future page. Enjoy!

what awesome news in am so happy for Freddie and for Maria and for Jr too of coarse. Perhaps there will be another miracle and Maria will be well enough to attend!

for sharing the email from Luis. He is such an awesome and loyal friend of Freddie's. So happy that Freddie's talent is being recognized with this star...it's about time. Exciting news to say the least. I wish we all could go.

Wheeone wrote on her YAHOO group that Freddie will be receiving his star on the Walk of Fame on December 14, 2004. She'll let folks know if the date has changed. She's also attending lucky girl. Wish I could attend but it's too far from here in VA. I hope they show it on Entertainment Tonite...

I wish I could go......................... :crying:

My heart will be with Jr. and G-Lo. Especially Jr. and Maria...........

:( :( :(

Now that I think of it we probably wouldn't be in the front row anyway. They would throw us in the back somewhere where we can't see anything. Still I wish I could go......... :crying:

If I remember correctly when the Monkees got there Star in 89. They had blocked the fans /spectators away quite a distance from the ceramony. I was lucky though to find a video tape of the event surface at a local Record convention in our area. Who knows now a days, a copy could be surfacing after the event on Ebay or around here for those who would want to purchase a copy

I found this article on the walk of fame ceremony:

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/prinze%20jr.s%20late%20father%20gets%20star

PRINZE JR'S LATE FATHER GETS STAR



FREDDIE PRINZE JR's father is set to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - almost 28 years after his death.

CHICO AND THE MAN star FREDDIE PRINZE SR shot himself dead when he was just 22-years-old.

The former stand up comic was sponsored for the star by American TV personality GEORGE LOPEZ.

He and Prinze Jr will attend the ceremony on 14 December (04).

09/12/2004 08:59



http://www.contactmusic.com/new/artist.nsf/0/F1B9F194B34378DC80256EAE003C2341/$File/freddieprinzejrnap.jpg

G-LO.............................. You're the MAN...... :dance: :thumbsup: :yourock: :thanks: :clap :clap :clap :clap :rock: :rock:

Isn't that great! I spoke with Isaac about an hour ago and he is leaving for LA tomorrow. It will be great for all those who were a part of the show and the ceremony to be together.

I hope we get to see Isaac on TV. Wouldn't that be cool? I hope G-LO gives Isaac a shot on his show.... I hope Freddie Jr. gets a spot on his show too. Maybe as a long lost relative. I can see it now................................. LOL......

that Freddie's talent is FINALLY getting the recognition he so deserves. This is so cool.

Mando deserves to be on George Lopez show & to have his own show. I hope the ceremony gets shown on stuff like Entertainment Tonite...

Originally posted by Cheryl Harrell
I found this article on the walk of fame ceremony:

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/prinze%20jr.s%20late%20father%20gets%20star

PRINZE JR'S LATE FATHER GETS STAR



FREDDIE PRINZE JR's father is set to be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - almost 28 years after his death.

CHICO AND THE MAN star FREDDIE PRINZE SR shot himself dead when he was just 22-years-old.

The former stand up comic was sponsored for the star by American TV personality GEORGE LOPEZ.

He and Prinze Jr will attend the ceremony on 14 December (04).

09/12/2004 08:59



http://www.contactmusic.com/new/artist.nsf/0/F1B9F194B34378DC80256EAE003C2341/$File/freddieprinzejrnap.jpg

I was looking on a few entertainment sites to see if this would be covered on TV anywhere and I wasn't able to find anything. Anyone know if this will get any TV coverage??? If not, I hope Isaac takes some pics and shares them with us. This is a big day for the family, friends, and fans of Freddie Prinze. It needs to be shared with the world.

BTW I had a dream last night that I hit the lottery (someone near us just hit it big again) and that I was able to get airline tickets and hotel reservations for all of Freddie's fans on here to go to the ceremony. It was a nice dream. Then we all paid a respectful visit to the cemetery to see Freddie together.

what a wonderful and generous dream!!! Gracias!!!:lol:

Wouldn't that be awesome if we all could get together for this event! What a wonderful dream!

Lucky.... That is so sweet........

It would've been wonderful to see Fred Jr. and Isaac and George Lopez plus others on that memorial day for Freddie.

Wheeone if you're listening.................. Don't forget your camera.......... We all wish we were there..........

That is such a neat dream. Too bad it can't come true right now...

I just got off the phone and left a message to Ron Deblosio stating that as a fan I could not attend the ceremony but will be thinking of Freddie and those who are close to him who will be attending the ceremony. I am thankful to those who will be able to attend the ceremony and will be bringing back special memories to share with Freddie's fans.

I really wish they would have the ceremony on t.v. I would love to experience the ceremony.

I love seeing Freddie's picture in avatar's and seeing his son's picture in the body of a message. Everytime I see that, I always try and see what Jr was lucky to inherit from his father.

Have fun at the ceremony wheeeone!


Sandra

Yesterday after reading this thread I took a nap & I dreamed about Freddie. It started out that I was with Starsky & Hutch & wound up on a conveyor belt like at an airport & was riding on it. Suddenly it stopped & threw me off. Starsky & Hutch had been shooting their guns & I was so worried about them. & Then I looked up & there was Freddie. He looked kinda like Ira Augustain did in the movie on Freddie but he had a beard with his mustache. I said Oh my God you're Freddie Prinze & you're alive. He said he was alive. He acted like like George Lopez tho. I was still worried about Starsky & Hutch but was excited to see Freddie. I never did see Starsky & Hutch again. Suddenly Freddie turns into a woman with a beard & is fat & wearing a 70's type dress made out of 70's type polyester with a 70's type print on it. Then he goes back to being a man. I told him was a woman & he said what ya looking at huh? He does back & forth between being a man & a woman & then finally there are 2 Freddies. One's a man & ones a woman. LOL! I told him he was supposed to get a star on the walk of fame & he said I am, that's cool. I kept saying Freddies getting a star on the walk of fame, Freddie, Freddie Freddie. I finally started talking in my sleep saying, I kept saying Freddies getting a star on the walk of fame, Freddie, Freddie Freddie. I actually woke up saying Freddie, Freddie, Freddie.

Some weird stuff happened after that. I woke up with a stuffed nose & it later went away. The a few minutes later the phone rang & we couldn't get to it in time so we had the answering machine get it. Somehow the call was a conversation between 2 men & one was named Joe & The other guy wanted to meet Joe later & they made plans. Weird...

:rofl:

OH NO........................ Freddie with a polyester dress on......... NO........ :barf: :lol:

that'snot a dream, that's a nightmare:eek:

I love analyzing my own dreams, I sometimes can come up with what a lot of the crazy stuff means.

Any ideas about yours Cheryl?!?

Originally posted by Joy
that'snot a dream, that's a nightmare:eek:

:rofl:

Forgive me Freddie..............................

I'm always listening, Pitooey.....I will do my best to jockey for a good position and intend to take as many photos as I can. Will any board members be attending...I'd love to meet them

ROTFL! I have no idea what the dream means. I do dream the weirdest stuff rotfl...

:lol: :eek:

Here is a picture of Jr. with the star on the Walk of Fame and the plaque he was given. The story on Yahoo News contained one glaring mistake--it listed the date of Freddie's death as Feb. 27, 1977!

Oh well...sweet picture, don't you all think?

awesome Picture!!!!!! thank you for posting it

De nada, Joy! Didn't mean to jump ahead of wheeeone and and any "on the scene" pics she might have gotten, but I was just so thrilled to see Yahoo had anything about this in their news at all!

BTW on E! News Live, George Lopez was described as a "long-time pal" of Freddie's. He was just a teenager when Freddie passed, wasn't he? I mean, he was not in the business yet then.

Yes those are great pictures. The one with Jr and George kneeling on the far right behind the red back drop is isaac.

I just saw it on the news and was so excited and thought about this message board. Yeah Freddie! His son cried. How sweet, he is very sweet.......;)

Here is another picture I found on the web...loved the one you posted Mariposa...so touching. I think Freddie Jr. has found that special connection with his father...you can see it in his face.








Freddie Prinze Jr., right, and actor George Lopez pose with the star dedicated to Prinze's late father, comedian Freddie Prinze, during ceremonies on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004. Freddie Prinze was the up-and-coming comic star of the series 'Chico and the Man' and a veteran standup comedian when he died by his own hand on Jan. 27, 1977. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Here is another article I found followed by the pic that was with it.


Dec 14, 2004 7:49 pm US/Eastern

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) Freddie Prinze Jr. shed tears Tuesday as he unveiled a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for his late father, who committed suicide in 1977.

The elder Prinze was a standup comic who had a successful run in the sitcom "Chico and the Man" before ending his life at age 22.

The younger Prinze, star of the "Scooby-Doo" movies and teen romances like "She's All That," was only 10 months old when his father died.

Comedian George Lopez, who nominated the late comedian and sponsored the star, also attended the event.

The late Freddie Prinze gets Hollywood star

Associated Press


LOS ANGELES - Freddie Prinze Jr. shed tears Tuesday as he unveiled a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for his late father, who committed suicide in 1977.

The elder Prinze was a standup comic who had a successful run in the sitcom "Chico and the Man" before ending his life at age 22.

The younger Prinze, star of the "Scooby-Doo" movies and teen romances like "She's All That," was only 10 months old when his father died.

"I always get overwhelmed when it comes to speaking about my father," the 28-year-old told the crowd during the Hollywood Boulevard ceremony. "To see the respect from the people in L.A. and New York where my father was from brings tears to my eyes. To walk by and see his name on this star wow. I love you all for coming out here."

Comedian George Lopez, who nominated the late comedian and sponsored the star, also attended the event.

"'Chico and the Man' inspires me today as it did back then," said the star of TV's "The George Lopez Show." "This is a big day for us and his friends. Freddie Jr. and I have become very close and are working together now on a new television show."

would react if he heard the news.

Originally posted by Macca
would react if he heard the news.

:lol: ......... Yes Macca that's how he would've definitely had looked. :lol:

What a wonderful day!! Freddie finally got his star he so well deserved. It is very touching to see Jr. accept it . God bless you George Lopez.:bighug: :thanks:

I found that same article on AOL. I am in tears now. I set the vcr up to tape Entertainment Tonite last nite to see if they had anything on it & they didn't. I am setting it up to tape it again tonite while we are gone to see if maybe they cover it tonite...

I have a special message from Isaac posted in Ed Brown's Garage (http://edbrownsgarage.tripod.com) regarding Freddie's walk of fame ceremony. It is a wonderful message from Isaac. It is in the "walk upon a star" page.

Thanks soooo much, Suz, for posting those wonderful letters from Luis and Isaac. Reading what they had to say made me a part of the scene. I could really feel like I was there. I hope Isaac takes George up on his offer to be on his show, that would be the bomb! LOL

Sounds like those who were close to Freddie still remember him with fondness. That is sooo cool. Freddie Jr. couldn't help but be touched and impressed with all of his dad's old friends there. Makes me wish I had been there to see it. At least we, Freddie's fans, can feel proud that our Prinze has got his due. Thanks again, G-Lo for being the ultimate Freddie fan and promoting this star for Freddie. We appreciate you!

I loved reading those letters from Isaac and Luis, so I add my thanks!

I also wanted to let everyone know -- there's a photo gallery of the Hollywood Walk of Fame event on the front page of freddieprinzejr.com, along with links to coverage from Inside Edition and Access Hollywood. I actually downloaded those clips and got them to play, and I can't always do that kind of thing well. (Be sure to right-click on each link, then click Save Target As.) The clips are great, especially the one from Inside Edition, which shows a nice picture of the two Freddies superimposed together, along with the actual unveiling of the star. FPJ's emotion shows through on both clips -- we should all be proud of him, and I'm sure Freddie Sr. is.

Thank you victorianscribe, soooo much. The one from Inside Edition was definitely a keeper. I loved that they showed clips from Freddie's show. I am still choked up about it. :crying:

Thanks for sharing! Those were neat....

I agree as well the Inside edition one was a cryer. I watched that one over and over. Seeing Freddie Jr and the clips from Freddie's show was emotional


Originally posted by Luckymama58
Thank you victorianscribe, soooo much. The one from Inside Edition was definitely a keeper. I loved that they showed clips from Freddie's show. I am still choked up about it. :crying:

Yeah it was a real cryer. Had to reach for a hanky...

Is that Mando behind George? Just wondering... :)

http://freddieprinzejr.com/gallery/events/hwof/P1010061.jpg


I found some more pics here:

http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=SRH&logsrch=1

I couldn't even feel myself breathing I was concentrating so hard while watching the clips. I am so so so glad to see FPJ embrassing the memory of his father.

It was cool reading the jr site's take on the star for their fav stars father. I am so glad they got into the unveiling as well. It is wonderful to see the young people seeing our Freddie and realizing how wonderful he was.

I know I am not posting a lot, but this site and sharing the love for Freddie has just fulfilled my life, and closed a gap in my heart that I always felt was missing in recognition for my love of our Freddie. I am so glad I can share this momentous occasion with all of you.


Sandra :D

I can't imagine what Freddie Jr was going through. His heart felt feelings for his father and the love that was shown all around him for his father.

Suzanne, that is a wonderful creation. Thanks for sharing it with us. I don't want to start any controversy, but when Jr talked about his father's family and friends on that clip, and especially his mother and his grandmother, Maria, I couldn't help but feel that everyone is still feeling the loss. I mean, Kathy never remarried, so I guess she still has a place for him somewhere in her heart. I would think, no matter who you were, being with Freddie would be a hard act to follow, he was just that dynamic a person.

Excellent job on the wallpaper. I know Freddie & Kathy were estranged at the time of his death but I wonder if she still loves him. They made her out to be the grieving widow so I just wondered about that. Glad she & everyone else were tributing him...

That is a good question. I imagine that Freddie Sr and Katheryn had there differences. But deep down inside there hearts had to have a yearning for each other. Freddie Jr was a gift from there love even though there relationship had taken a different turn of events. Seeing the pictures shows me that deep down inside Katheryn really did care for Freddie. I just can't imagine being in her shoes during the time of the ceremony. I would be flashing back things Freddie and I ( If I were katheryn) had done together. I would of been a wreck!

I've been wondering how she could've possibly wanted to divorce him as hot looking as he was. I couldn't have ever wanted to divorce a hottie like that. I'm just glad she still cares & that the baby cares. Freddie is smiling down from heaven knowing people still care... :)