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Bob Alexander inducting Wayne Allyn Root into the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.

There was an all-star political turnout for tv-host and sports-tipper Wayne Allyn Root at his Las Vegas Walk of Stars ceremony outside the ESPN zone at the NYNY resort hotel. Our merry mayor of mirth Oscar Goodman, joined the Clark County Board of Supervisors in declaring it "Wayne Allyn Root Day." Governor Kenny Guinn, Lt. Governor Lorraine Hunt, Congressman Shelly Berkley and Congressman Jon Porter all sent Proclamations to honor his contributions to the entertainment industry." United States Senator John Ensign sent his Chief of Staff to read the following Proclamation: "Presented to Wayne Allyn Root. Congratulations on your induction into the Las Vegas Walk of Stars. From sports prognosticator to political analyst to best-selling author to television producer and host, you exemplify the larger-than-life excitement of the "Entertainment Capital of the World" and certainly deserve the media-bestowed title of "KING OF VEGAS" With the placement of your star in front of New York New York, you join those legends who have made an indelible mark on the Las Vegas landscape. May your star continue to shine as brightly as it does today." 


On August 15th, 2006 Wayne received the honor of a lifetime- for his lifetime of work starring on American television, Wayne was honored with induction into the "LAS VEGAS WALK OF STARS" (a division of the "Motion Picture Hall of Fame"). Wayne's star is enshrined in front of New York New York. He joins inductees/nominees such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Rich Little, and Siegfried & Roy. Wayne's star is inscribed:

"MOTION PICTURE HALL OF FAME: In tribute to WAR for his lifetime achievement and contribution to the world prominence of Las Vegas 8-15-2006."


Wayne with his new star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars.


Wayne accepting his star from Bob Alexander and Dan Pharmer of the Las Vegas Walk of Stars Committee.


Wayne and his family.


Wayne and his wife Debra celebrating with Governor of Nevada Jim Gibbons


Wayne celebrating at the ceremony with executives of the International Press Association


WAR with Congressman Jim Gibbons and #1 rated Vegas radio talk host Alan Stock

WAR speaking to crowd of friends, fans & media at ESPN Zone

WAR being interviewed by Fox 5 News


The next Governor of Nevada, Congressman Jim Gibbons introduces man of the hour WAR

Rudy Ruettiger (of the all-time greatest sports movie Rudy!) honors WAR


WAR's business partner Doug Miller honors WAR



Doug Miller & WAR embrace after introduction


Wayne's wife Debra Root is presented with flowers by Las Vegas Walk of Stars


WAR and Debra alongside his newly unveiled star



WAR with his new star



WAR with Joe Sugarman, one of the greatest TV direct marketers ever, and his wife Leila


WAR with Chainsaw Steve Dempsey of "King of Vegas" and his wife Georgia


WAR with his longtime friend and attorney Lee Sacks, Esq.


WAR and Lee Sacks with Coach Ron Meyer


WAR with his longtime friend and director of WinningEDGE Petar Lasic


WAR with female poker star Oklahoma Sarah Hale


WAR with Jill Spaulding, Publisher of Top Pair magazne


WAR with Chet Coppock flanking WAR's new star


WAR with Doug Miller flanking WAR's new star


WAR with General Manager of Winning Edge International Hollis Barnhart


Kathy Page from the office of United States Senator John Ensign honoring WAR


2-time AFC Coach of Year Ron Meyer honors WAR


Chet Coppock honoring WAR


Doug Miller honoring WAR


WAR gives his touching acceptance speech to Las Vegas Walk of Stars committee