The Hollywood Walk of Fame

The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a pavement along Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street in Hollywood, California, which is embedded with more than 2,000 five-pointed stars featuring the names of celebrities honored by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to the entertainment industry.

Jim Henson was posthumously inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on September 24, 1991 (Henson's 55th birthday).

Big Bird was inducted to the Walk of Fame in April 1994. Ruth Buzzi, Emilio Delgado, Michael Loman and Cheryl Henson also participated in the ceremony on Hollywood Bloulevard in front of the Galaxy Theatre Complex.

On November 15, 2002, Muppet fans gathered on Hollywood Blvd. to see Kermit the Frog receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was hosted by Johnny Grant, the honorary mayor of Hollywood. Among the celebrities in attendance were actor David Arquette, and family members Jane Henson, Brian Henson and Heather Henson. Sweetums also made an appearance. Part of the celebration was included as a featurette on the MGM DVD version of It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie as a Hidden Easter Egg.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on June 17, 2010 that the Muppets would be receiving a star on the Hollywood “Wocka Wocka” Fame in the Motion Pictures category. Other inductees chosen at the same time include Laura Dern, Danny DeVito, Melissa Etheridge, Tina Fey, Neil Patrick Harris, Ed O'Neill, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon and John Wells. There is a five year window of scheduling for the placement of the star (the 2,466th), and the date chosen was March 20, 2012, coinciding with the release of The Muppets on home video. The star was unveiled on 6834 Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the El Capitan Theatre. Guest speakers included Walt Disney Studios President, Rich Ross and The Jim Henson Company CEO, Lisa Henson. Muppets in attendance were Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, Animal, Pepe the King Prawn, Walter and Sweetums.

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Jim Henson Walk of Fame pole banner
In 2010, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce placed commemorative banners along the walk. The Jim Henson Company sponsored a banner in honor of Jim Henson. The banner can be seen during the dance routine on Hollywood Boulevard in 2011's The Muppets.

Connections
Many celebrities with stars on the Walk of Fame have worked with the Muppets and the Jim Henson Company over the years.