Monday, January 7, 2013

Huell Howser: Career in pictures Dead Was Full of Life January-07-2013

Howser, 67, one of public television's most iconic figures, died Sunday night, his assistant Ryan Morris said. No other details were given.

Huell Howser's "California's Gold" series about the treasures of the Golden State was a public television staple for two decades. Let's look back at some Howser moments: First, canoeing among the tufa towers on Mono Lake.

Howser gets a tour of President Reagan's Santa Barbara ranch from a former Secret Service agent assigned to Reagan. Howser kept his shows simple and bare bones so his subjects felt more comfortable with him and, in turn, were more open and genuine. "It's basically me and a cameraman and an editor and a couple of guys in the office," Howser said.

On Olvera Street.
Huell Howser and crew during a segment in a hair salon.


"We are deeply saddened to hear of Huell's passing," Al Jerome, president and chief executive of KCET, said in a statement. "This is a tremendous personal and professional loss to his friends and colleagues as well as his legions of fans. Throughout his more than two decades with KCET, Huell inspired everyone at the station with his enthusiasm and storytelling about this great state in which we live. Huell was able to brilliantly capture the wonder in obscurity. From pastrami sandwiches and scarves loomed from lint to the exoticism of cactus gardens and the splendor of Yosemite -- he brought us the magic, the humor and poignancy of our region. We will miss him very much."



Howser's death came only weeks after the announcement Nov. 27 that he was retiring and not filming any more original episodes of "California's Gold."



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