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Johnny Grant

Johnny Grant

Johnny Grant and Hollywood are synonymous. He is a two-time Emmy-winning television producer and host, who for 20 years, executive produced the nationally telecast "Hollywood Christmas Parade," the Ceremonial Mayor of Hollywood and Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee. He was the creator and producer of the "Welcome Home Desert Storm" parade and observances in Hollywood honoring America's fighting men and women from the Persian Gulf War. Television audiences around the world regularly see him dedicating stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and helping immortalize the world's greatest motion picture stars in cement in the forecourt of the fabled Mann's Chinese Theatre. Johnny is Hollywood's most recognized spokesman and its greatest booster. During World War II, while serving in the Army Air Corps, Johnny broadcast from Seymour Field, North Carolina, and was aired on his "alma mater" station WGBR. He also was heard over New York's WINS Radio, where he hosted a special daily show for the millions of servicemen and women stationed, living, and simply passing through New York City on military duty. The show was called "Strictly GI," and featured not only news of interest to the troops, but interviews with some of the greatest and most popular entertainment stars of the day. Johnny is one of the most enthusiastic, energetic and vocal supporters of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. His service to his country includes 14 trips to Korea and 14 gut-wrenching tours to combat bases throughout Vietnam ... in all, a monumental 50 USO and personally organized visits to bring laughter, encouragement and the spirit of America to GIs overseas. Mr. Grant's 12th trip to Vietnam brought high praise from General Creighton Abrams, Commanding General of the U.S. Forces there, as he pinned Mr. Grant with the Army's Outstanding Civilian Service Medal. Since then, his amazing dedication to our armed forces personnel has been recognized with Distinguished Civilian Service Medals from the Department of Defense, Department of Army and Department of Navy on behalf of the Marine Corps.