Don’t Knock Hollywood

I was saddened and aggravated by Paul Brownfield’s story about the comedy shows at Hollywood’s Killer Burger (“No Celebs, No Scouts, No Problem,” Dec. 17). The writer describes the beloved neighborhood that surrounds this establishment as “seedy” and a place where you won’t be able to “leave your Range Rover with the valet. . . .”

Why is there an assumption that all readers of The Times drive SUVs, require valet service and are afraid of areas as benign as central Hollywood? After all, the beautifully renovated Egyptian Theater is less than a block from this spot. Are we to stay away because the surrounding neighborhood is too frightening?

It’s time to stop spreading unfounded myths and to instead embrace, preserve and celebrate the unique and wondrous region that is our Hollywood.

PAUL ZOLLO

Hollywood