Conservative Radio Host Larry Elder Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

June 21st, 2014 8:53 AM

ABCNews.com and the Hollywood trade paper Variety reported conservative Los Angeles radio host Larry Elder was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Elder was surprised.

“Maybe they got me mixed up with Samuel L. Jackson,” Elder joked to NewsBusters of the reports. Elder is listed among honorees like Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, and Jennifer Garner, and will have a ceremony next spring.

"Los Angeles radio host Larry Elder will also receive a star, being the only one from the radio category to do so," Variety reported.

If you're unfamiliar with Elder, here's a recent speech he gave.