Bill Nye, television’s science guy, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Sept. 22. ‘Bill Nye the Science Guy’ aired in syndication from 1993 to 1999.

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Wave Staff and Wire Reports

HOLLYWOOD — Two people with different careers on television are the latest recipients of star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Bill Nye, television’s science guy, received a star Sept. 22, four days after television newscaster Chris Wallace received his star.

Nye went from being an engineer at Boeing to winning an Emmy for hosting “Bill Nye the Science Guy,” with a boost from winning a regional Steve Martin lookalike contest.

Actor and game show host Joel McHale, Boston Celtics guard-forward Jaylen Brown and comedian Ross Shafer were among those joining Nye at the ceremony at 635

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