L.A. World

The most iconic — and most hated — place in L.A.

L.A. World

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Tourists flock to it from all over the world, and most Angelenos avoid it at all costs. This week, we’re taking you to Hollywood Boulevard. On the Walk of Fame, we meet the costumed characters who work the sidewalk, including a duct-taped Freddy Kruege...

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