BY THE NUMBERS

Filming permits issued in the City of Los Angeles last year:

Feature films 1,535

Television programs 2,012

Commercials 1,432

Music videos 180

Student films 362

Nonprofit productions 58

Miscellaneous 313

Fan letters sent to TV stars, per week:

Michael J. Fox 20,500

Bruce Willis 19,000

Tony Danza 15,000

Bill Cosby 14,500

Cybill Shepherd 13,000

Joan Collins 12,000

Don Johnson 11,000