WHAT'S UP WITH UGGIE

Recently I've been wondering about Uggie the adorable Jack Russell Terrier star of the academy award wining film The Artist.

As everyone knows, Uggie retired from acting after a very busy awards season where our favorite Jack Russell since Moose (Eddie on TVs Frasier) attended the Oscar Awards ceremony and was immortalized in cement at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. 

So what's Uggie been up to since then? Apparently what any other retired celebrity would be up to - spending time relaxing in the sun enjoying the California lifestyle. This YouTube clip shows Uggie doing what comes naturally and spending time with his brother Dash who has taken over the family franchise from his older brother.

UGGIE IMMORTALIZED

Everyone's favorite Jack Russell Terrier, Uggie, has joined the greats of acting with his very own paw print ceremony at Hollywood's famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre. Denied an Oscar because the rules of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences state nominees must be human and named ineligible for a BAFTA from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts for the same reason AND because his acting motivation is sausages, Uggie's celebrity status has prevailed.

The ceremony also marks Uggie's retirement from the movies. At 10 years of age, Uggie will keep his paws in by attending only charity events from now on. Winner of the 2011 Palm Dog Award at the Cannes Film Festival, adorable Uggie is a great spokes-dog for adoption. With an early life history reminiscent of another favorite canine actor Moose (Eddie on Frazier), Uggie was on his way to the pound because his human family found him too much to handle. Enter Omar Von Muller, Uggie's pet dad and trainer, who saved the day by adopting Uggie.

I don't believe Hollywood has seen such a big outpouring of fan attention for a canine since the heydays of Rin Tin Tin and Lassie. So, congratulations Uggie - you are a genuine star at our household. Enjoy your fame  enjoy your retirement and if you're ever in Brooklyn, let us know. Annie would love to meet you!

PRINTS AT GRAUMAN'S CHINESE THEATRE

Yesterday's post was about Uggie and his forthcoming paw print ceremony at Grauman's Chinese Theatre. 

My brother tells me Rin Tin Tin had his paw prints immortalized at Grauman's. I have to say I checked my source (a list from Wikipedia) but I did not find Rinty listed. He does have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the process, I found I left out western star and singing cowboy Gene Autry and his horse Champion from the list of celebrity horses and their riders honored by Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame also honored Lassie with a star. There are many more fictional animals honored by the Walk of Fame. It's interesting to note there are stars for Mickey Mouse, Winnie-the-Pooh, Woody Woodpecker, Godzilla, Kermit the frog and Big Bird.

Go figure...

Entrance to Grauman's Chinese Theatre (courtesy Wikipedia)

UGGIE AND PAW PRINTS OF FAME

Uggie the Jack Russell Terrier is back in the news. He has been invited to add his paw prints to the forecourt of the famed Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

How wonderful! Uggie will become the first canine to have his prints placed in cement. There are already two horses that have had the honor of placing their hoof prints in cement alongside the hand and boot prints of their riders: Tony and Tom Mix and Trigger and Roy Rogers. It's great to see Uggie honored with the likes of Clark Gable, John Barrymore, the Marx Brothers and so many more of Hollywood's greats.

Congratulations, Uggie on your well-deserved honor!

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