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'''The Alabama Walk of Fame''' was created to honor famous Alabamians in a fashion similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The original idea was suggested by Michael Gene Pierce. It is composed of stars of rose-colored marble in the sidewalk located on the south side of [[3rd Avenue North]], between [[18th Street North]] and [[19th Street North]]. It is no coincidence that this is also the location of the [[Alabama Theatre]], where a star inscribed "Alabama Walk of Fame" sits directly in front.
'''The Alabama Walk of Fame''' was created to honor famous Alabamians in a fashion similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The original idea was suggested by [[Michael Gene Pierce]]. It is composed of stars of rose-colored marble in the sidewalk located on the south side of [[3rd Avenue North]], between [[18th Street North]] and [[19th Street North]].
 
It is no coincidence that this is also the location of the [[Alabama Theatre]], where a star inscribed "Alabama Walk of Fame" sits directly in front.


==Inductees and ceremonies==
==Inductees and ceremonies==
*[[Phillip Alford]], actor, ''To Kill a Mockingbird''
* September 9, 1989:
*[[John Badham]], director
** [[Phillip Alford]], actor
*[[Mary Badham]], actress, ''To Kill a Mockingbird''
** [[John Badham]], director
*[[Tallulah Bankhead]], actress
** [[Mary Badham]], actor
*Pat Buttram, actor
** [[Tallulah Bankhead]], actor
*[[Nell Carter]], actress
** Pat Buttram, actor
*Truman Capote, author
** [[Nell Carter]], actor and singer
*[[Fannie Flagg]], actress and author
** Truman Capote, author
*[[Louise Fletcher]], actress
** [[Fannie Flagg]], actor and author
*James Hatcher
** [[Louise Fletcher]], actor
*Jake Hess, "Mr. Gospel Music"
** [[Polly Holliday]], actor
*[[Polly Holliday]], actress
** [[Kate Jackson]], actor
*[[Kate Jackson]], actress
** Dean Jones, actor
*Dean Jones, actor
** [[Harper Lee]], author, ''To Kill a Mockingbird''
*Harper Lee, author, ''To Kill a Mockingbird''
** [[George Lindsey]], actor
*[[George Lindsey]], actor
** [[Jim Nabors]], actor
*[[Stanleigh Malotte]], musician
** [[Wayne Rogers]], actor
*[[Jim Nabors]], actor
* October 19, 1991
*[[Wayne Rogers]], actor
** [[Stanleigh Malotte]], musician
* (date unknown)
** [[James Hatcher]]
** [[Jake Hess]], "Mr Gospel Music"
* July 1, 2023:
** [[Henry Blankenship]]at 1725 3rd Avenue North


The induction ceremony for the first group of honorees was held [[September 9]], [[1989]] at the Alabama Theatre.  The event was part of the Alabama Reunion, a two-year promotion created by the Alabama Department of Tourism. It was hosted by [[Catherine Gee]], Elizabeth Fischer, [[Janet Hall]], [[Gene Lively]], and Neilan Tyree and featured entertainment by Alabama Celebration, a song and dance group created especially for the Alabama Reunion. Many of the inductees attended the induction ceremony in person. Not all of the original inductees were born in Alabama, notably John Badham and Truman Capote, but all were raised in Alabama.
The induction ceremony for the first group of honorees was held [[September 9]], [[1989]] at the Alabama Theatre.  The event was part of the Alabama Reunion, a two-year promotion created by the [[Alabama Department of Tourism]]. It was hosted by [[Catherine Gee]], Elizabeth Fischer, [[Janet Hall]], [[Gene Lively]], and Neilan Tyree and featured entertainment by "Alabama Celebration", a song and dance group created especially for the Alabama Reunion. Many of the inductees attended the ceremony in person. Not all of the original inductees were born in Alabama, notably John Badham and Truman Capote, but all were raised in Alabama.


Stanleigh Malotte, house organist of the Alabama Theatre from the 1930's to the 1950's, was the first person added to the Walk of Fame since the opening ceremony. It was unveiled during a special tribute at the Alabama Theatre on [[October 19]], [[1991]].  Malotte is the only inductee to be neither born nor raised in Alabama, but was declared a "citizen of Alabama" by a special gubernatorial proclamation.
Stanleigh Malotte, house organist of the Alabama Theatre from the 1930s to the 1950s, was the first person added to the Walk of Fame since the opening ceremony. His star was unveiled during a special tribute at the Alabama Theatre on [[October 19]], [[1991]].  Malotte is the only inductee to be neither born nor raised in Alabama, but was declared a "citizen of Alabama" by a special gubernatorial proclamation.


Since then, James Hatcher and Jake Hess have also been added.  "Mr. Gospel Music" is inscribed under Hess' name, the only star to have more than the recipient's name on it.
Since then, James Hatcher and Jake Hess have also been added.  "Mr. Gospel Music" is inscribed under Hess' name, the only star to have more than the recipient's name on it.
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* Mary Jean Parson, communications writer, teacher, and consultant
* Mary Jean Parson, communications writer, teacher, and consultant
* [[John Ray]], theatrical and special events promoter
* [[John Ray]], theatrical and special events promoter
* [[Judy Stone]], executive director of Alabama Public Television
* [[Judy Stone]], executive director of [[Alabama Public Television]]
* Mark Stricklin, director of the Alabama Film Office
* [[Mark Stricklin]], director of the [[Alabama Film Office]]
* [[Gail Trechsel]], Alabama State Council on the Arts
* [[Gail Trechsel]], Alabama State Council on the Arts
* [[Cecil Whitmire]], president of [[Birmingham Landmarks]]
* [[Cecil Whitmire]], president of [[Birmingham Landmarks]]


==References==
==References==
*"Stars Fell on the Alabama Reunion" program (1989).
* "Stars Fell on the Alabama Reunion" program (1989)
* Kazek, Kelly (June 9, 2015) "[https://www.al.com/entertainment/2015/06/do_you_know_who_has_stars_on_a.html Which celebrities have stars on Alabama's Walk of Fame? Who should be added?]" {{BN}}
* "[http://www.birminghamtimes.com/2023/06/a-h-parker-high-school-grad-to-get-star-on-alabama-walk-of-fame/ A.H. Parker High School Grad to Get Star on Alabama Walk of Fame]." (June 30, 2023) {{BT}}


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Revision as of 15:59, 30 June 2023

Title star for the Walk of Fame

The Alabama Walk of Fame was created to honor famous Alabamians in a fashion similar to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The original idea was suggested by Michael Gene Pierce. It is composed of stars of rose-colored marble in the sidewalk located on the south side of 3rd Avenue North, between 18th Street North and 19th Street North.

It is no coincidence that this is also the location of the Alabama Theatre, where a star inscribed "Alabama Walk of Fame" sits directly in front.

Inductees and ceremonies

The induction ceremony for the first group of honorees was held September 9, 1989 at the Alabama Theatre. The event was part of the Alabama Reunion, a two-year promotion created by the Alabama Department of Tourism. It was hosted by Catherine Gee, Elizabeth Fischer, Janet Hall, Gene Lively, and Neilan Tyree and featured entertainment by "Alabama Celebration", a song and dance group created especially for the Alabama Reunion. Many of the inductees attended the ceremony in person. Not all of the original inductees were born in Alabama, notably John Badham and Truman Capote, but all were raised in Alabama.

Stanleigh Malotte, house organist of the Alabama Theatre from the 1930s to the 1950s, was the first person added to the Walk of Fame since the opening ceremony. His star was unveiled during a special tribute at the Alabama Theatre on October 19, 1991. Malotte is the only inductee to be neither born nor raised in Alabama, but was declared a "citizen of Alabama" by a special gubernatorial proclamation.

Since then, James Hatcher and Jake Hess have also been added. "Mr. Gospel Music" is inscribed under Hess' name, the only star to have more than the recipient's name on it.

Selection committee

The 1989 Walk of Fame selection committee included:

References

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