Huell Howser Marathon On New Year's Eve

Above, the late Huell Howser.

If you happen to have no plans for New Year's Eve or just staying home and a travel fan, you may want to catch some Huell Howser travel programs.

KNBC Channel 4 in Los Angeles reported:

Indeed, the KCET Huell Howser New Year's Eve Marathon is now part of the last day of the year for many of his fans, the people who dig budget travel, colorfully spun yarns, and, above all, the congenial and conversational Mr. Howser. The television host passed away near five years ago, in January 2013, but his positive-spirited legacy lives on through his public television presence and many on-the-road travelogues. 

Seven of those travel-oriented episodes, including popular outings and a few "rarely seen" treats, will air on KCET beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017. On the roster? A visit to the Hollywood Sign, an adventure in Joshua Tree National Park, and a spectacular saunter at Hearst Ranch, just to name a few destinations. 

"California's Gold" and "Visiting with Huell Howser" will both be featured in the Huell-happy line-up.

I was fortunate enough to meet Huell Howser years ago a the Campo de Cahuenga adobe near Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Huell Howser Dies At 67

NBC-Los Angeles is reporting that "California's Gold" host Huell Howser has died.

They report:

California television personality Huell Howser, known for his affable interview style as he toured some of the state's landmark locations, died Sunday night at age 67, according to KCET.

The article said he died of natural causes.

Howser is best known for his magazine-style shows on California landmarks and history.  I met Howser on January 12, 1997 at a plaque dedication event at the Campo de Cahuenga adobe near Universal City. I was there with Platrix Chapter No. 2 of E Clampus Vitus.  We dedicated a plaque commemorating the 150th anniversary (or sesquicentennial) of the signing of the Treaty of Cahuenga.

Recently, Howser made some radio advertisements for Ford Motor Company.  He will be missed.

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UPDATE:  100.3 FM "The Sound" had a very nice tribute to Huell Howser tonight.  They played some recordings of Howser's over the Mamas and The Papas' "California Dreamin'."