It was 25 years ago today that family, friends and fans gathered adjacent the legendary El Capitan Theater on Hollywood Boulevard to witness the unveiling of Annette's "Star" on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 14, 1993 at 11:30am. Johnny Grant, the Honorary Mayor of Hollywood and Chairman of the Walk of Fame Selection Committee, served as master of ceremonies. Heartfelt...and at times humorous; speeches were given by Annette's lifelong friends and co-stars Shelley Fabares and Frankie Avalon. At one point, Johnny Grant shared he had recently met the lawyer who wrote Annette's first contract in 1955. The lawyer told him, "It's so great you're honoring Annette Funicello. I've written contracts for a lot of young people but Annette was the only one who wanted to be sure she had some money to give to her church." When it came time to unveil her "Star", Annette gasped in delight ...