Actor and comedian Milton Berle received a proclamation from the Los Angeles City Council in this photograph in the July 16, 1998, issue of the Beverly Press and Park Labrea News. Known as “Uncle Miltie” and “Mr. Television,” Berle (1908-2002) spent eight decades in the entertainment industry, from silent films to radio, movies and television. Joining Berle, center, were then-Councilmembers Cindy Miscikowski, left, Nate Holden, Joel Wachs, John Ferraro and Mike Feuer, Mayor Richard Riordan, and Councilwoman Laura Chick.