Help Cheeta the Chimp Get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Posted by Chris Jensen | Jun. 11, 2008 07:27AM PST | 289 views | 0 comments

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Cheeta the Chimp is a movie star, currently retired and living in Palm Springs at the ripe old age of 76, which is a World Record of some note, considering the average chimp lives 40-45 years.

There have been six attempts to get Cheeta a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in such movies as Tarzan the Ape Man (1932), Tarzan and His Mate (1934), Dr. Dolittle (1967) and perhaps the best movie of all time, Bela Lugosi Meets a Brooklyn Gorilla (1952). All six times, Cheeta has been denied his proper place on the Walk of Fame, the same stretch of sidewalk that has stars for such talentless hacks as Rick Dees and Ryan Seacrest.

If you're interested in helping Cheeta get his due, then head on over to a petition page and do your part.

Now for a little classic Cheeta action, from Tarzan Escapes (1936):

Pic of Cheeta at his 75th Birthday Party:

(Source: iPetitions)

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