STAR POWER
Malibu’s Kelsey Grammer really had something to cheer about, as he became the 2,177th notable to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The three-time Emmy winner is known to millions as Dr. Frasier Crane on the long-running sitcom “Fraiser,” which is moving into its 11th season.
The funnyman was joined by his wife, Camille, at a presentation ceremony in front of the Hollywood Entertainment Museum, where that cozy bar room from the set of “Cheers” just happens to be on display.
“I never thought I’d be here,” said the surprised star. “I am humbled and I would like to thank Fraiser–a strange man who is a product of my imagination.” The good doctor may be strange, but he brings lots of laughs along the way.
KING THING
Goldie Hawn and Gary Busey were among minglers at a star-studded benefit for the Larry King Cardiac Foundation. The CNN host made a dramatic flying entrance suspended above the stage, before he turned the program over to Kenny Loggins and Natalie Cole. King, who has a history of heart trouble, launched his foundation in 1988 to provide state-of-the-art medical care to those in need. After pulling through quintuple bypass surgery, he’s back in the pink and feeling fine, or in Larry’s words, “It’s good to be King.”
LAUGH IN
Malibu’s Cindy Williams joined old-time pals Sally Struthers, and Jo Anne Worley at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel to help raise money and awareness for the Los Angeles Free Clinic. Humor was the order of the day as 350 guests gathered to hear members of this celebrity panel discuss how and why “Laughing Matters.” The afternoon program was introduced by Improv comedy club owner Budd Friedman and moderated by Renee Taylor. Williams and her co-panelists openly discussed their personal and professional struggles, and the joy of bringing laughter to millions. Proceeds from the event will help provide medical, social and legal services for the Free Clinic.
IN GOOD TASTE
Grantia’s chef extraordinaire, Jennifer Naylor, was working her culinary magic at this year’s food fest to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. The streets of New York back lot at Paramount Studios were transformed into a gigantic smorgasbord for the 12th annual Culinary Evening with the California Winemasters.
The samplings featured everything from sushi, courtesy of Hisahi Yoshiara and Jozu, to Adolfo Gomez’ killer chili from Engine Company No. 28. Of course there was plenty of vino to go with the tasty treats, including a fine selection from George Rosenthal’s Malibu Estate. Proceeds from the event and its noted wine auction raised nearly $1 million toward finding a cure to America’s number one inherited disease affecting children and young adults. Salute!