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A local Los Angeles area television personality, he was the honorary Mayor of Hollywood, California, and officiates over the unveilings of Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame from the 1960s until his death on January 8, 2008.

His star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is between Zsa Zsa Gabor and Glenn Miller, who was his commanding officer in the United States Air Force during World War II.

Was briefly on the Dumont Network as host of the game show "Beat the Clock" from 1946-1949.

Moved to Hollywood after the war and appeared in a small role in The Babe Ruth Story (1948).

Worked long and hard as one of Hollywood's most loyal supporters, working with the Chamber of Commerce to preserve the landmark Hollywood sign and Walk of Fame.

Worked extensively on radio doing celebrity interviews in the 1940s and 1950s in between small roles in films and television. Later became a red-carpet greeter at award shows.

Has produced the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade since 1978.

Began working as a radio reporter in the early 1940s before joining the Army during World War II.

Johnny Grant passed away on January 9, 2008, four months away from what would have been his 85th birthday on May 9. He was the only person to ever twice receive the Order of California, the state's highest honor.

Posthumously inducted into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame (2009).

He was awarded 2 Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6915 Hollywood Boulevard; and for the Hollywood community at 6897 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

His headquarters for years was the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, where he passed away.

Was close friends with Mamie Van Doren, Angie Dickinson and Ronald Reagan.

Was friends with Gene Autry and Bob Hope.