I just found out that Huell Howser, host of “California’s Gold” passed away last Sunday. His presence on PBS will be missed by his viewers.
Howser’s Production company mentions that “California’s Gold” is one of the longest running series about California ever produced. The success and popularity of the show helped to launch six additional series about life in California, including “Road Trip with Huell Howser, and “California’s Golden Parks”.
Huell Howser would go around to visit historical places, visit small family farms and business, state parks and other wonders found only in California. And every place he visited brought him much enthusiasm and joy. His style of hosting the show was very simple and genuine.
This is one of my favorite scene of a visit to avocado farm in southern California… and the avocado eating dog. And Heull said “their dog has the shiniest healthiest looking coat!”. That I know is from all the Vitamin E from the avocado.
Hopefully PBS continues to play his shows for future generations to enjoy and learn more about California’s Gold.
