California's Gold

This is a facinating and casual educational series to watch. It makes you want to get out of your space and visit these places he's visited. Some episodes are slower than others, but Huell Howser was truly gifted with enthusiasm and able to help people see the facination and fun in so many of the simple things, places, and people around us all over California along with its history, and untold stories of many people; he had a way of keeping you interested and glued to the TV. Its just a great series to watch and Huell will be forever missed.

Many Californians may be familiar with this public television program that helps us explore our own backyard. I have discovered many places that I would never have known, watching this show. I have also enjoyed seeing its take on many familiar spots. On one show, I was surprised to see my old school principal--still alive!--and being a tour guide for Howser, as he explored my home town.

As the other comment explained, Huell Howser has a talent for asking the most unfortunate questions at times! But this may be a part of the show's charm--the unexpected laughs that come from Howser's interviews, in which he often comes across as a big, lovable, but clumsy puppy.

I've been watching this show since I was 16 years old, I'm 22 now. I don't actually live in California, but the show is so well done that the wide angles, the correct iris apertures, even the audio really makes you feel like you're on a school trip everyday going to a different place.

Huell Howser has really made his homework on informing the world about the interesting overlooked places in California.

What I like most about the show, is that Huell acts as if he was a typical tourist, like most of us, and asks the exact questions we would ask, I always like the modern and practical perspective he gives to the show. That element of surprise he gives to the places he visits really gives a punch to the real amazement I would have if I'd be visiting there.

Huell Howser!! You Rock!!!!!!!

Absolutely enchanting show. I used to watch this show years ago while going through my wild and care free days of drinking and partying. Many is a sleepy morning I have spent exploring california with Huell Howser. This is the best show to watch at like 7AM on a Sunday while nursing a hangover from the night before. Huell is an imperturbable optimist who finds something "AMAZING!" in everything whether it be a gold panning operation or sewage treatment facility. Whether your an old viewer or discovering this show for the first time, you will not be disappointed. We should all hope to be as enchanted by the mundane as he. Much love for this show.

I am a California native who moved out of state over 30 years ago. An ex-neighbor began sending me Huell Howser videos about 10 years ago and one of the California's Gold episodes invited viewers to write with comments.

My comment to him was that he taught me more about my native state than I ever knew as a resident. I also told him that his rise to prominence was timely because for a while it seemed like news about celebrity court cases and riots was overshadowing the positive things about California.

His stories are not only newsworthy, but are also real gems "everyone else" has overlooked. His genuine delight with the things he uncovers are what makes his shows so good.

It was a great thrill one evening in 1998 that he actually called me here in Lafayette, LA to thank me for my letter. He told me that I sounded homesick. Huell made me homesick!

This guy is part of California's gold!