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California's Gold

By Huell Howser

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Huell Howser Productions are extremely proud of all the California's Gold shows they have produced over the past 17 years on our State's rich history, cultural diversity, natural wonders and amazing people. California's Gold can be seen on all PBS affiliates in California, this is the signature series, and is endorsed by a number of organizations including... the California Teachers Association, the California Federation of Teachers, the California State Library Foundation, the California Library Association, the California School Boards Association, the California Council for the Social Studies and the California Historical Society.

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1 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Jamestown Huell travels to the historic Gold Rush town of Jamestown in Tuolumne County. This beautiful town is known for it's amazing buildings, including the National Hotel, which has been lovingly restored to its 1800s charm. Huell also visits Railtown 1897 State Historic Park, which is home to one of America's last intact, still-operating railroad roundhouses. 4/23/12 Free View In iTunes

2 VideoCalifornia's Gold - George Stanley Huell goes in search of the history of one of the most iconic symbols in the world. The gleaming gold statuette that is handed out each year at the Oscars has become the pinnacle of Hollywood success. The sculptor George Stanley was handed a napkin with a rough drawing and given the job of creating the "Oscar". Another iconic Stanley statue is the "Muse", which graces the entrance of the world famous Hollywood Bowl. Huell pays tribute to this artist whose work is such an important part of our states history. 3/19/12 Free View In iTunes

3 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Confusion Hill Join Huell at this old fashioned roadside attraction that features a 'gravity house' where water flows uphill, a mini train ride through the ancient forest, the largest freestanding redwood chainsaw carving in the world, and the redwood shoehouse! But its not just fun and games, this spot has some pioneering history as well! UPDATE: Since Huell's visit Confusion Hill has been officially named a "California State point of historic interest"... Check it out for yourself. 3/12/12 Free View In iTunes

4 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Tecate Train Host Huell Howser comes to San Diego County to visit the Pacific Southwest Railway Museum in Campo and takes a train ride to Tecate, Mexico. Huell takes a tour of the Tecate beer factory and explores the charming andhistorical Plaza area in Tecate before returning on the train to San Diego. The expedition rambles through a 20-mile slice of the history of two nations long intertwined. 3/5/12 Free View In iTunes

5 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Chavez Center Huell travels to the Tehachapi Mountains to visit The Cesar Chavez Foundation. Set on 187 acres, the buildings where once home to a tuberculosis hospital and then it's where Cesar lived and labored during his last quarter century as he fought for better rights for migrant workers. Now the Center is a carrying on Cesar's dream and welcomes visitors to learn about this important chapter in our states history. Huell gets a very special and personal tour of the Center from Cesar's son Paul. 12/12/11 Free View In iTunes

6 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Cape Mendocino Lighthouse Join Huell as he travels to the western-most point in California in search of the Cape Mendocino Lighthouse which was activated in 1868 and finally abandoned in the 1970's. After over 20 years of neglect a group of locals banded together to move the light house to Shelter Cove and restore the lighthouse to its former glory. Huell also stops at the entrance to the Humboldt County Fairgrounds where a full-sized replica of the lighthouse actually houses the original fresnel lens. 11/28/11 Free View In iTunes

7 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Las Vegas Huell heads for the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas to find some of the "hidden" gold in this historic town. From the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Historic Park to the Atomic Testing Museum, there's a lot to see and do. 11/21/11 Free View In iTunes

8 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Golden Gate Bridge California's most recognized landmark takes center stage in an episode which focuses on its history-including rare footage of its construction-its beauty, and the incredible maintenance work that goes on daily to keep this towering structure in mint condition. 11/14/11 Free View In iTunes

9 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Reagan Ranch Huell gets a tour of the Santa Barbara ranch home of President Ronald Reagan and his wife, Nancy, who named it Rancho del Cielo. Huell hears stories about the historic events that took place there, as well as more personal stories from a former secret service agent assigned to President Reagan. 11/9/11 Free View In iTunes

10 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Lens There is a reason that those old lighthouses could send a beam of light for many miles out to see. Most lighthouses used a Fresnel lens, which looks like a beehive made of glass. These lenses are works of art and the one that graced the tower at Point Fermin Lighthouse is no exception. In this adventure, Huell learns the history of the lens, which was removed from Point Fermin and changed hands many times. This story has a happy ending, as the lens comes home Point Fermin once and for all Point Fermin Lighthouse 807 West Paseo del Mar San Pedro, CA 90731 310-241-0684 11/7/11 Free View In iTunes

11 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Hmong There are roughly 250,000 Hmong people living in the United States. The Hmong are an Asian ethnic group from the mountainous regions of Southeast Asia. Many ended up in the fertile areas in and around Fresno County, where their love of farming and vast knowledge has served them well. Huell visits two farms that are growing some of the most interesting and unusual produce in California. From a small family farm to the largest Hmong farm in the county, it's a wonderful day. 10/31/11 Free View In iTunes

12 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Conness Glacier Join Huell as he hikes high up in the Eastern Sierra to visit the Conness Glacier in a stunning part of the National Forrest. 10/27/11 Free View In iTunes

13 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Corona Road Race In the early 1900s Corona was known for its citrus, and even dubbed "The World's Lemon Capitol". Legend has it that Corona was laid out to resemble a wagon wheel with Grand Boulevard as the rim. This circular street is still probably one of the most unusual thoroughfares in the world, and from 1913 to 1916 it was even used as a racetrack. Join Huell Howser as he steps back in time to recreate the Corona Road Races complete with vintage race cars and even an attendee from the 1916 race. 10/24/11 Free View In iTunes

14 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Catalina Casino Huell gets special tour of a California icon: the Catalina Casino. It has been the focal point of Santa Catalina since it opened over eighty years ago on May 29, 1929. Completely restored just a few years ago, the ballroom retains its original romantic style - with beautiful rose-hued walls, an arching, fifty-foot ceiling and five Tiffany chandeliers. 10/20/11 Free View In iTunes

15 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Water Car Imagine sitting by the lake on a hot day and watching as a car drives into the water and motors away. Well that's just what piqued Huell's interest. Terry Tates parents bought their Amphibious Car in the early 60s and have passed it on to Terry. Huell goes to lake Castaic and gets the ride of his life. 10/17/11 Free View In iTunes

16 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Circus Trees Huell is on a special quest as he searches for the Tree Circus. Set within 600 acres of rural countryside in Gilroy, California, Bonfante Gardens Family Theme Park combines beautiful gardens, amusement rides and a little bit of history to create a unique attraction. Bonfante Gardens is home to the last remaining trees created by an extraordinary man who literally wove Sycamores, Box Elders, Ash and Spanish Cork trees into works of art. 10/13/11 Free View In iTunes

17 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Teardrops Step back in time with Huell as he visits a weekend gathering of classic teardrop trailers. They sleep two, and have a built-in kitchen on the back all in a teardrop shaped trailer a little more than eight feet long. Some were built by various manufacturers, but many were lovingly built or restored by hand from plans in a Popular Science magazine. 10/10/11 Free View In iTunes

18 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Masumoto Family Farm Huell travels to Central California to visit the 80 acre Masumoto Family Farm. Huell's host is David "Mas" Masumoto and his family who have a deep connection to the land. Mas is an award winning author of such books as "Epitaph for a Peach" and "Wisdom of the Last Farmer, Harvesting Legacies from the Land" 10/5/11 Free View In iTunes

19 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Hops Huell travels to the little farming community of Sloughhouse near Sacramento. Once there he meets up with George Signorotti, owner of the last family-owned hops farm in the sate, and witnesses firsthand the harvesting and baling of hops, which was once a huge crop in California. 9/13/11 Free View In iTunes

20 VideoCalifornia's Gold Classic - California Missions #107 Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: San Francisco de Asis, San Rafael Arcangel and San Francisco Solano. They stretch from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the north. Some are located right in the middle of bustling towns and cities, while others sit in rural isolation. Located along the route of the original El Camino Real, many have become well-known tourist destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of people from literally all over the world. Yet others, located on the same route, remain obscure and almost forgotten. They come in all shapes and sizes, represent different styles of architecture and are presently in varying stages of restoration. Some are State Historic Parks, while most others are still active churches. We're talking, of course, about the California Missions and even though they differ in many ways, these missions have become part of the history and lore of our state and endure today as true California treasures. In this very special ten part miniseries, entitled simply "California Missions," Huell Howser and cameraman Luis Fuerte set out on a quest to visit all 21 missions that run much of the length of present-day California. The miniseries features three missions in each thirty-minute episode, which will air this fall on all 13 PBS affiliates throughout California for seven consecutive weeks. We started in San Diego and literally drove up the coast. It was the most fascinating and enlightening trip of my life. I now have a better understanding of just what it is about these wonderful missions that continues to captivate so many people after all these years. 9/12/11 Free View In iTunes

21 VideoCalifornia's Gold Classic - California Missions #106 Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: Santa Cruz, Santa Clara de Asis and San Jose. They stretch from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the north. Some are located right in the middle of bustling towns and cities, while others sit in rural isolation. Located along the route of the original El Camino Real, many have become well-known tourist destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of people from literally all over the world. Yet others, located on the same route, remain obscure and almost forgotten. They come in all shapes and sizes, represent different styles of architecture and are presently in varying stages of restoration. Some are State Historic Parks, while most others are still active churches. We're talking, of course, about the California Missions and even though they differ in many ways, these missions have become part of the history and lore of our state and endure today as true California treasures. In this very special ten part miniseries, entitled simply "California Missions," Huell Howser and cameraman Luis Fuerte set out on a quest to visit all 21 missions that run much of the length of present-day California. The miniseries features three missions in each thirty-minute episode, which will air this fall on all 13 PBS affiliates throughout California for seven consecutive weeks. We started in San Diego and literally drove up the coast. It was the most fascinating and enlightening trip of my life. I now have a better understanding of just what it is about these wonderful missions that continues to captivate so many people after all these years. 9/5/11 Free View In iTunes

22 VideoCalifornia's Gold Classic - California Missions #105 Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: Soledad, San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo and San Juan Bautista. They stretch from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the north. Some are located right in the middle of bustling towns and cities, while others sit in rural isolation. Located along the route of the original El Camino Real, many have become well-known tourist destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of people from literally all over the world. Yet others, located on the same route, remain obscure and almost forgotten. They come in all shapes and sizes, represent different styles of architecture and are presently in varying stages of restoration. Some are State Historic Parks, while most others are still active churches. We're talking, of course, about the California Missions and even though they differ in many ways, these missions have become part of the history and lore of our state and endure today as true California treasures. In this very special ten part miniseries, entitled simply "California Missions," Huell Howser and cameraman Luis Fuerte set out on a quest to visit all 21 missions that run much of the length of present-day California. The miniseries features three missions in each thirty-minute episode, which will air this fall on all 13 PBS affiliates throughout California for seven consecutive weeks. We started in San Diego and literally drove up the coast. It was the most fascinating and enlightening trip of my life. I now have a better understanding of just what it is about these wonderful missions that continues to captivate so many people after all these years. 8/8/11 Free View In iTunes

23 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Mother Lode Travel with Huell to Gold Country on this very historic road trip. Most people assume "gold country" is all mining tours and gold panning, but Huell finds lots of hidden gold! We visit Moaning Caverns, which are big enough to fit the Statue of Liberty, a historic pipe organ, and a wonderful museum in Angels Camp and a giant gold nugget housed in a winery. There's also a very important Mark Twain connection, a very historic hotel in Murphy's and a stop at the Calaveras Jumping Frog Jubilee. We'll even meet a historic jackass named Mollie. 7/18/11 Free View In iTunes

24 VideoCalifornia's Gold Classic - California Missions #104 Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: San Luis Obispo de Tolosa - San Miguel Arcangel - San Antonio de Padua. They stretch from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the north. Some are located right in the middle of bustling towns and cities, while others sit in rural isolation. Located along the route of the original El Camino Real, many have become well-known tourist destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of people from literally all over the world. Yet others, located on the same route, remain obscure and almost forgotten. They come in all shapes and sizes, represent different styles of architecture and are presently in varying stages of restoration. Some are State Historic Parks, while most others are still active churches. We're talking, of course, about the California Missions and even though they differ in many ways, these missions have become part of the history and lore of our state and endure today as true California treasures. In this very special ten part miniseries, entitled simply "California Missions," Huell Howser and cameraman Luis Fuerte set out on a quest to visit all 21 missions that run much of the length of present-day California. The miniseries features three missions in each thirty-minute episode, which will air this fall on all 13 PBS affiliates throughout California for seven consecutive weeks. We started in San Diego and literally drove up the coast. It was the most fascinating and enlightening trip of my life. I now have a better understanding of just what it is about these wonderful missions that continues to captivate so many people after all these years. 7/5/11 Free View In iTunes

25 VideoCalifornia's Gold Classic - California Missions #103 Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: Santa Barbara - Santa Ines - La Purisima Concepcion. They stretch from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the north. Some are located right in the middle of bustling towns and cities, while others sit in rural isolation. Located along the route of the original El Camino Real, many have become well-known tourist destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of people from literally all over the world. Yet others, located on the same route, remain obscure and almost forgotten. They come in all shapes and sizes, represent different styles of architecture and are presently in varying stages of restoration. Some are State Historic Parks, while most others are still active churches. We're talking, of course, about the California Missions and even though they differ in many ways, these missions have become part of the history and lore of our state and endure today as true California treasures. In this very special ten part miniseries, entitled simply "California Missions," Huell Howser and cameraman Luis Fuerte set out on a quest to visit all 21 missions that run much of the length of present-day California. The miniseries features three missions in each thirty-minute episode, which will air this fall on all 13 PBS affiliates throughout California for seven consecutive weeks. We started in San Diego and literally drove up the coast. It was the most fascinating and enlightening trip of my life. I now have a better understanding of just what it is about these wonderful missions that continues to captivate so many people after all these years. 6/14/11 Free View In iTunes

26 VideoCalifornia's Gold Classic - California Missions #102 Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: San Gabriel de Arcangel - San Fernando Rey de Espana - San Buenaventura. They stretch from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the north. Some are located right in the middle of bustling towns and cities, while others sit in rural isolation. Located along the route of the original El Camino Real, many have become well-known tourist destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of people from literally all over the world. Yet others, located on the same route, remain obscure and almost forgotten. They come in all shapes and sizes, represent different styles of architecture and are presently in varying stages of restoration. Some are State Historic Parks, while most others are still active churches. We're talking, of course, about the California Missions and even though they differ in many ways, these missions have become part of the history and lore of our state and endure today as true California treasures. In this very special ten part miniseries, entitled simply "California Missions," Huell Howser and cameraman Luis Fuerte set out on a quest to visit all 21 missions that run much of the length of present-day California. The miniseries features three missions in each thirty-minute episode, which will air this fall on all 13 PBS affiliates throughout California for seven consecutive weeks. We started in San Diego and literally drove up the coast. It was the most fascinating and enlightening trip of my life. I now have a better understanding of just what it is about these wonderful missions that continues to captivate so many people after all these years. 5/31/11 Free View In iTunes

27 VideoCalifornia's Gold Classic - California Missions #101 Huell visits these three Missions in this episode: San Diego de Alcala - San Luis Rey de Francia - San Juan Capistrano. They stretch from San Diego in the south to Sonoma in the north. Some are located right in the middle of bustling towns and cities, while others sit in rural isolation. Located along the route of the original El Camino Real, many have become well-known tourist destinations visited by hundreds of thousands of people from literally all over the world. Yet others, located on the same route, remain obscure and almost forgotten. They come in all shapes and sizes, represent different styles of architecture and are presently in varying stages of restoration. Some are State Historic Parks, while most others are still active churches. We're talking, of course, about the California Missions and even though they differ in many ways, these missions have become part of the history and lore of our state and endure today as true California treasures. In this very special ten part miniseries, entitled simply "California Missions," Huell Howser and cameraman Luis Fuerte set out on a quest to visit all 21 missions that run much of the length of present-day California. The miniseries features three missions in each thirty-minute episode, which will air this fall on all 13 PBS affiliates throughout California for seven consecutive weeks. We started in San Diego and literally drove up the coast. It was the most fascinating and enlightening trip of my life. I now have a better understanding of just what it is about these wonderful missions that continues to captivate so many people after all these years. 5/16/11 Free View In iTunes

28 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - State Of Jefferson Huell travels to the northernmost reaches of our state in search of the mythical "State of Jefferson. There have been many attempts at forming a new state comprised of northern California and southern Oregon, but none has gained so much attention and retained it as the secession movement of 1941. 5/2/11 Free View In iTunes

29 VideoCalifornia's Gold Visiting - Press Photographers Huell meets the photographers behind some of the most memorable and historical images of the 20th Century as he attends the opening of the 75th Anniversary Historical Photo Exhibit onboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach. 4/18/11 Free View In iTunes

30 VideoCalifornia's Gold Visiting - Epilepsy Huell learns all about epilepsy in a visit to the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angels. Included is a short filmmade by Nathan Jones which shows the viewer what it is like to actually have an epileptic seizure. 4/4/11 Free View In iTunes

31 VideoCalifornia's Gold Visiting - Starr Ranch Huell travels to Orange County to the Starr Ranch Sanctuary, owned by the California Audubon Society. He gets a special tour of the facility and takes a close look at their "Owl Cam" which is amazing. 3/28/11 Free View In iTunes

32 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Sturgeon's Mill Huell visits a lumbermill... or is it a working museum? Join Huell, the founders great-grandson and a cast of characters at this historic place. 3/14/11 Free View In iTunes

33 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Moon Trees Apollo 14 launched in the late afternoon of January 31, 1971. Inside, astronaut Stuart Roosa had packed a small container filled with hundreds of tree seeds. After splashdown these seeds were germinated and planted all over the world. Join Huell as he starts his quest to find the Moon Trees. First stop is at the Placerville Forrest Service where we meet up with one of the people who actually helped plant the seeds, then we'll travel all around the State to find where the Moon Trees are still standing. 2/14/11 Free View In iTunes

34 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Catalina Cubs Chicago millionaire William Wrigley brought excitement to the Catalina Island every year, when his Chicago Cubs baseball team came for spring training each season through the late 1940s. A ball field was built and visitors came from Los Angeles and other California cities to watch the "Catalina" Cubs 2/7/11 Free View In iTunes

35 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Orchid Trail Huell is on the trail... the Orchid Trail that is!!! Located on California's central and southern coasts which became a Mecca for orchid hobbyists in the early part of the 20th century. Wealthy families who established estates to enjoy the Mediterranean-like climate of coastal California sought the services of renowned horticulturists and landscape architects to establish their lavish orchid filled gardens. 1/28/11 Free View In iTunes

36 VideoCalifornia's Gold - California Here I Come Huell's television first!!! Will it be a hit or will dogs be howling all over our viewing area? Will Huell be the next recording star to come out of Nashville? Well, after his visit to the Musicians Institute, Huell was so inspired that he grabbed the mic and recorded his own version of "California, Here I Come" accompanied by the students who also produced the rock video. 11/29/10 Free View In iTunes

37 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Emperor and the President Like other states, the hierarchy of California's government begins with our Governor and weaves its way down through offices such as Secretary of State, Attorney General and Senator. What is surprising about California, is that we once had an Emperor and a President. California's President William Ide emerged during the 24 days of the Bear Flag revolt of 1846. Ide posted a proclamation in Sonoma declaring liberty for California settlers, which set the stage for California's statehood. In admiration of his bravery and leadership, his fellow Bear Flaggers and other pioneers dubbed him President. Later in the 19th Century, a wealthy businessman who had lost a huge fortune, walked into the office of the San Francisco Bulletin and proclaimed himself Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. From 1859 until his death in 1880, the eccentric Emperor Norton continued to issue proclamations, circulate his own currency and roam the streets of San Francisco dressed in a Civil War uniform. Residents and business owners humored the loveable character by paying him "taxes," providing him with meals and transportation, and saluting him. Although their titles are unofficial, Huell discovers that the legacy of our Emperor and President continues as he visits the locales frequented by Emperor Norton in San Francisco, Sonoma and the popular adobe named for President Ide in Red Bluff. Huell also pays tribute at both of their gravesites, permanent reminders of their contribution to California. 11/22/10 Free View In iTunes

38 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Singing Cowboys Huell meets the famous western duo, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, (and Trigger) and hear them sing their trademark song; then he meets Herb Jeffries who starred in black westerns in the late 1930s; and watch the festive 17th Annual Black Cowboy Parade in Oakland. 11/8/10 Free View In iTunes

39 VideoCalifornia's Gold - L.A. To San Francisco Bay Huell visits the Watts Towers, built by an Italian hand, the Watts Towers have been designated a national landmark, and its adjacent Arts Center where children carry on the artistic tradition and create their own masterpieces. Then travel to the "City by the Bay," to discover what lies behind their obsession with sourdough bread and watch how the bread is made. 10/22/10 Free View In iTunes

40 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Central Coast Huell visits the world's first motel, the Motel Inn in San Luis Obispo; a stop at Pozo's Saloon, a stagecoach stop, and chat with the last remaining citizen of Moy Mell, where a colony of people called Dunites lived in the sand dunes from the 1920s through the 1940s. 10/8/10 Free View In iTunes

41 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Living History Join Huell and experience a recreation of everyday life in a 19th century Russian community at Fort Ross State Historic Park; sail aboard the state's official tall ship, the Californian, and see for yourself the site where Sir Francis Drake left a plate of brass when he landed on our California shore. 9/27/10 Free View In iTunes

42 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Preserving The Past Huell takes a tour of the little, quaint town of Locke, founded and settled by the Chinese on the Sacramento River Delta; then he hears ancient Cahuilla Indian bird songs sung by members of the Cahuilla tribe, and participates in a threshing bee and antique engine show featuring old farm vehicles and machinery. This is the very first episode of California's Gold that we ever shot... Enjoy! 9/14/10 Free View In iTunes

43 VideoCalifornia's Golden Parks - Whitewater Preserve Huell visits the Whitewater Preserve located just off the 10 freeway near Palm Springs. This amazing oasis contains 2,851 acres surrounded by the Bureau of Land Management San Gorgonio Wilderness and is part of the Wildlands Conservancy's 33,000-acre Sand to Snow Preserve System. Included is and old trout farm and lodge that have been transformed into a visitor facility. There is also a picnic area, group campground, and a trailhead that is only a half-mile from the Pacific Crest Trail in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. This is truly a hidden gem! 9/7/10 Free View In iTunes

44 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Ferndale Join Huell and step back in time as he takes a Road Trip to Ferndale - an entire town that officially holds the distinction of being California Historic Landmark #883! Among the many stops Huell sees some of the beautiful Victorian architecture, gets some refreshment at the westernmost bar in the continental USA, visits a historic pharmacy, a Gingerbread Mansion and meets all the wonderful people who live in the community. After the Road Trip is over stay tuned for a bonus visit to Clendenen's Cider Works in Fortuna - home to some of the best fresh squeezed apple cider in the state! 8/23/10 Free View In iTunes

45 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Hollywood Sign Join popular PBS Host Huell Howser for this very special 1 hour look at the world famous Hollywood Sign. Huell gets special permission from The Hollywood Sign Trust to actually climb up to and even on the sign. While perched on this landmark Huell learns the full history from 1923 till now form the people who work so hard to preserve this icon.Then he is joined by Raiden Peterson who was part of the construction crew that literally rebuilt the sign in 1978. Raiden not only brings great memories and stories but an incredible bunch of artifacts that he found when working on the sign... including a lightbulb that still works! Finally Huell talks to a few pranksters, one of whom was part of a group that changed the sign to read CAL TECH, and another is the infamous RAFFEYSOD. As always you're invited to come on along as we learn how they did it! 7/30/10 Free View In iTunes

46 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Mt. Wilson Founded in December 1904 by George Ellery Hale, Mount Wilson Observatory would quickly rise to dominate astronomy worldwide. The Observatory hosts several of the most technologically advanced facilities in the world and is home to the 100-inch Hooker telescope. In this one-hour special, Huell spends the day at this magnificent location that is not only historic, but plays an important role in California's scientific research. 6/27/10 Free View In iTunes

47 VideoCalifornia's Gold Visiting - The Two Anns Huell takes a trip to The French Garden in downtown Los Angeles, but this time he brings along two very special lunch dates: silver screen legends Ann Rutherford and Anne Jeffreys. 6/25/10 Free View In iTunes

48 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Trees of Mystery The giant statue of Paul Bunyan greets visitors to this family run road-side attraction that has been open since the 1930's. Join host Huell Howser as he get a tour through some of the most amazing Redwoods in California, but its not just any old walking tourwhere you stare up at these impossibly tall trees; its a SkyTrail, which is basically a ski lift which gets you at tree-top level giving you an amazing new view.Among the many trees we'll visit is the Cathedral Tree - actuallynine trees in one, when it fell it didn't die and the roots of the stump sprouted and these nine trees happened to grow together in a circle around the original mother tree's stump. This tree is the site of Easter services each year and also many, many weddings.We'll also see the Brotherhood Tree, which even after losing the top 74 feet in a storm, is still one of the largest living things in the world. It weighs in at over 2000 years old, 19 feet in diameter, 60 feet in circumference and 297 feet tall. 5/24/10 Free View In iTunes

49 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Volcano Huell journeys to Volcano, one of the Mother Lode's most picturesque towns. Located in Amador County, some say it's named for its setting in a bowl-shaped valley, which early miners thought was caused by a volcano. 5/12/10 Free View In iTunes

50 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Coit Tower Coit Tower was built on top of Telegraph Hill in 1933 at the bequest of Lillie Hitchcock Coit to beautify the City of San Francisco; Lillie bequeathed one-third of her estate to the City of San Francisco "to be expended in an appropriate manner for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the city which I have always loved". Huell spends the day exploring all aspects of this San Francisco landmark, including the beautiful murals that adorn the lobby with the descendants of one of the original artists. 4/26/10 Free View In iTunes

51 VideoCalifornia's Green - Tires California is faced with the significant challenge of diverting or safelymanaging more than 31 million reusable and waste tires generated eachyear. Huell introduces us to individuals, companies and agencies that are hard at work coming up with solutions to this daunting problem including rubber recovery, mulch and sidewalks. 4/21/10 Free View In iTunes

52 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Under California Join Huell and trace the lives of two men whose unique dreams in the early part of the century helped them to create two of our state's most amazing buried treasures. First, we visit the Underground Gardens of Baldasare Forestiere and the incredible labyrinth of tunnels, courtyards and vines. Next, we visit the Burro Schmidt Tunnel, where for 50 years an early pioneer of the Mojave dug a 2,000 foot tunnel through a mountain. 4/12/10 Free View In iTunes

53 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Lighthouse Visit a place that very few Californians have ever seen: the St. George Reef Lighthouse, eight miles off the coast of Northern California, in Crescent City. Join Huell as he is airlifted to the tiny reef which holds this now-abandoned century old treasure. This one-of-a-kind structure reaches 142 feet in the air and is a "wave washed" lighthouse--meaning that it takes the brunt of the sea from all sides. This adventure is a rare treat. 4/5/10 Free View In iTunes

54 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Delta Queen For 50 years one of the most popular ways to travel up and down the mighty Mississippi River has been aboard the authentic paddlewheel steamboat Delta Queen. To ride on this boat is to step back in time -- in fact, the Delta Queen has been declared a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. But true riverboat buffs will tell you that the Delta Queen was not originally built to travel on the Mississippi River. It's a California boat, built in Stockton in the late 1920's for service on the Sacramento River. The Delta Queen spent the first 20 years of her life as a night-boat taking passengers back and forth from Sacramento to San Francisco and becoming a familiar and much-loved part of the California landscape. In 1947, the proud paddlewheeler left California, was towed through the Panama Canal and began her service on the Mississippi River. Now, 50 years later, producer/host Huell Howser travels over 2,000 miles east to rediscover the Delta Queen's California history and roots. Also, along for the rid are several Californians who remember her "good ole days" and have great stories to tell about her time on the Sacramento River. 3/17/10 Free View In iTunes

55 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Blue Skies Trailer Park Walk back in time as we visit this intact 1950s trailer park started by Bing Crosby and Jack Benny. 3/12/10 Free View In iTunes

56 VideoCalifornia's Green - Vintage Electric Cars Huell visits the Nethercut Museum in Sylmar to see the very first electric cars which were manufactured in the early 20th century. 3/1/10 Free View In iTunes

57 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Land Sailing Huell travels to the Mojave Desert's El Mirage Dry Lake, one of the world's best spots for land sailors. Land Sailing is a sport in which a wheeled vehicle powered by wind moves across land with the aide of a sail. Huell explores the history of this unique tradition and even gets the opportunity to ride a sofa through the desert! 2/10/10 Free View In iTunes

58 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Newberry Springs After seeing a web site devoted to all the great cultural and historic sites to see along the original Route 66 in the Newberry Springs area, Huell prints out the map and hops in his car - eager to start his next ROAD TRIP. He doesn't find the Buffalo Ranch, Big Al's Pistachio Plant, or the Ostrich Farm he was looking for, but Huell does meet a group of warm, interesting and generous Newberry Springs locals. And, after spending a day there, Huell discovers firsthand that the beauty and strength of a town, any town, is not in the number of its attractions or tourist stops, but in the friendliness and character of the people who call it home. As always, you're invited to come along for the ride... its gonna be a great trip! 2/3/10 Free View In iTunes

59 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Roads Go Thru Join Huell as he rides right through the middle of some California history! First stop is Beal's Cut, a hand-cut stagecoach road in the the Santa Clarita Mountains and a steep "short cut" between the pueblo of Los Angeles and points north. General Phineas Banning drove the first stage through the treacherous mountain pass in 1854. In 1863 troops under the command of General Beale deepened "the cut" to its present depth of 90 ft. In 1910 the old roadway was replaced by the nearby Newhall Tunnel, which gave way to modern-day Sierra Highway in 1938. Santa Clarita Valley Historian Philip Scorsa tells Huell all there is to know, including how Beal's Cut lived on as a movie location for decades to come. Then, it's onto Groveland, CA. a quirky Gold Rush community with Native American roots. Huell gets a tour with Innkeeper Peggy Mosley and sees the sights, including: "The Iron Door" - known as the oldest continuously operating saloon in the west. Groveland is also the headquarters for the Hetch Hetchy project, and gateway to Yosemite National Park. 1/25/10 Free View In iTunes

60 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Persimmons Huell spends the day in Granite Bay California at Otow Orchard to learn the ancient art of Hoshigaki, which is the drying of persimmons.The persimmons are dried each fall in a slow, patient, hands-on process that usually takes three to six weeks...per persimmon. Each persimmon is hand-peeled, strung onto a rack, and massaged every 3 to 5 days for several weeks. Weather conditions are watched carefully. The result is a transformation into a sugary delicacy that is tender and moist. 1/18/10 Free View In iTunes

61 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Places Ive Wanted To Go Join Host Huell Howser on an adventure to two places he's been wanting to visit for years! First up is a a stop along Highway 395 in the town to Lee Vining to see the Upside Down House. Built by Nellie Bly O'Bryan and inspired by children's books - it is considered Mono County's first man-made tourist attraction. Huell gets a tour from some of the locals who lovingly restored it after many years of decay. Next is a stop at the Livermore Fire Department to see the 107 (and counting) year old lightbulb. Learn how and why this bulb has been burning nonstop for over 100 years. 1/8/10 Free View In iTunes

62 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Hearst Ranch Join Huell as he gets a tour of the 80,000 acre Hearst Ranch. He learns about its history and that it is actually still a working ranch... you can even try some Hearst beef. 12/31/09 Free View In iTunes

63 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Clementine The Goat Huell often spends his weekend mornings enjoying the many local Farmers Markets in Los Angeles. On one fateful day, he met a farmer who had a poster board loaded with photos of his beloved goat "Clementine". This began a journey to meet Clementine and hear the story of this remarkable animal and the man who saved her. 12/9/09 Free View In iTunes

64 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Chiriaco Summit Situated 30 miles east of Indio, this popular stop for travelers and truckers who want to gas up, get a home cooked meal or browse for nic nacs is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Huell spends the day with the people who live and work in this desert outpost as they enjoy this milestone. 11/25/09 Free View In iTunes

65 VideoCalifornia's Gold Road Trip - Anza Borrego On this desert adventure, Huell visits the Anza Borrego Desert State Park and the community of Borrego Springs. The Park is the largest state park in California, with five hundred miles of dirt roads, 12 wilderness areas and miles of hiking trails. Its one of the most beautiful places on earth. Huell then gets to know the locals in town and visits some wonderful businesses. He samples some goodies at the Fudge Factory and checks out some very unique art at Liesel's Art Studio and has lunch at an unlikely French bistro, the French Corner. We finish our visit with the amazing sculptures of Ricardo Breceda who makes creatures from the past come alive with metal and a welding torch. 11/20/09 Free View In iTunes

66 VideoCalifornia's Gold Video Log Classics - Farmer Step back in time in one of the earlier Videologs as Huell visits a small but unique farm in Los Angeles. 11/6/09 Free View In iTunes

67 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Jojoba Huell visits with Larry and Donna Charpied at their 10-acre jojoba farm located in the Eagle Mountain/Desert Center of Eastern Riverside County, in the shadow of Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness. Huell learns about the many uses for this desert wonder plant. 10/21/09 Free View In iTunes

68 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Farallon Islands Huell spends the day with the biologists who live on the Farallon Islands and learns about this wild and beautiful place which is just a group of islands and rocks found 27 miles off the coast of San Francisco, known as California's Galapagos, they make up the The Farallon National Wildlife Refuge. These wild and remote islands are rich with not only flora and fauna, but human history as well. 10/14/09 Free View In iTunes

69 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Hearst Castle Neptune Pool Huell gets a behind the scenes tour and takes the "swim of a lifetime" in the Neptune Pool at Hearst Castle which is arguably one of the most spectacular pools in the world and the highlight of any tour. It is fed by mountain water and is surrounded by ancient Roman style columns and statues. Designed by architect Julia Morgan, the Neptune Pool was started in 1924 and was finally completed after several redesigns and re-buildings in 1936. 10/9/09 Free View In iTunes

70 VideoCalifornia's Gold Video Log Classics - Ant Farm Step back in time with Huell as he visits Uncle Milton and his Ant Farm in this VIDEOLOG classic. 10/5/09 Free View In iTunes

71 VideoCalifornia's Golden Parks - Movie Beach Huell meets up with Harry Medved author of HOLLYWOOD ESCAPES a book about movie locations in California. Harry tells Huell all about the long history of Leo Carrillo State Beach, and why it is probably the most filmed beach in the world. Then legendary filmmaker Roger Corman joins Huell to talk about some of the many films he's shot at this location, including one of his earliest ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS. 9/30/09 Free View In iTunes

72 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Mono Lake Today Join popular PBS host Huell Howser as he revisits Mono Lake, and sees how it has changed in the 15 years since he was first there.We'll learn all about the tufa towers, the many migratory birds, as well as the efforts of the dedicated people who have worked so hard to restore and keep Mono Lake the amazing place that it is! For more info, or to learn how to help visit the Mono Lake Committee website - http://www.monolake.org 9/25/09 Free View In iTunes

73 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Golden Gate Replicas Huell visits two replicas of the Golden Gate Bridge: The walkway to the Point Bonita Lighthouse, and the Guy West Footbridge at Cal State University Sacramento. 9/24/09 Free View In iTunes

74 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Capitol Steps Huell goes straight to the TOP! Finished in 1874, California's Capitol Building is a stunning neoclassical gem. With all great buildings of this size, there are lots of steps. Some steps are very obvious, like the set that leads up to the front entrance, but this building has lots of "step" stories and even a few that are very scary to climb. 9/23/09 Free View In iTunes

75 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Hearst Castle Landscape Huell tours the gardens of the world-famous Hearst Castle on our state's central coast. 9/22/09 Free View In iTunes

76 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Tall Ship Californian Huell sails aboard the state's official tall ship, Californian to see just how hard it was for our early settlers to get here. He also enjoys some sea shanties. 9/21/09 Free View In iTunes

77 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Golden Knights Huell has the adventure of a lifetime, skydiving with the world-famous U.S. Army Golden Knights. 9/18/09 Free View In iTunes

78 VideoCalifornia's Gold Visiting - Aerial LA Have you ever wondered how news crews get such good shots from a helicopter? How they can zoom in on a backyard while flying in a machine that rattles your teeth? Well, Huell goes in the air with Helinet to see the latest in cutting edge helicopter mounted cameras. You'll be amazed at how close they really can get and you may never walk around in your underwear in your backyard again! 8/21/09 Free View In iTunes

79 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Photoplayer Huell meets Joe Rinaudo whose passion is a 1926 Fotoplayer, which uses music rolls like those for player pianos to provide music and sound effects to silent films. Joe spent thousands of hours restoring his Fotoplayer and although the "talkies" made them obsolete in the late 1920s, Huell discovers there is still no better way to enjoy a silent movie than with Joe, his hand cranked projector and his Fotoplayer. 8/20/09 Free View In iTunes

80 VideoCalifornia's Green - Home Deconstruction Huell visits the ReUse People, an organization dedicated to salvaging building materials for reuse. Working with a network of contractors, they have "deconstructed" and salvaged hundreds of buildings while diverting more than two hundred thousand tons of usable building materials from landfills. 8/19/09 Free View In iTunes

81 VideoCalifornia's Gold Video Log Classics - Goddess of Pomona This classic Video Log from 1990 Huell goes to a birthday party for the Goddess in Pomona, She was 100 years old on this day. The Goddess of Pomona is a sculpture located in the Pomona Public Library, which was made by an Italian sculptor in 1888 and dedicated to the City of Pomona on June 13th, 1889 8/18/09 Free View In iTunes

82 VideoCalifornia's Gold - Podcast Introduction Huell Howser Productions are extremely proud of all the California's Gold shows they have produced over the past 15 years on our State's rich history, cultural diversity, natural wonders and amazing people. California's Gold can be seen on all PBS affiliates in California, this is the signature series, and is endorsed by a number of organizations including... the California Teachers Association, the California Federation of Teachers, the California State Library Foundation, the California Library Association, the California School Boards Association, the California Council for the Social Studies and the California Historical Society. 8/17/09 Free View In iTunes

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I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!

by bottomboy69

currently, i don't live in California and haven't for the last 8 years. but, i'm a native Californian all my life and i remember watching this show religiously on the local PBS stations...thanks, Huell!...thanks for giving me a piece of California that i can watch everyday, anywhere!

Huell is as California as it Gets

by SkyyHawk182

Watching Huell for many years, living in L.A. I throughly enjoyed all his shows and after moving to Nevada was thrilled to find these shows on iTunes as I was going through withdrawal and was pleased to have a piece of these great shows on my iPod. I literally begged our local PBS station to pick up his shows and they did BUT, Huell, how about some more of your stuff here??

Always good to see CA Gold

by oc_man

Thanks Huell. Can you upload some more.. We haven't seen any new podcasts since October. We want more!!! OC MAN

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