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Huell Howser, who roamed the highways of the Golden State as the folksy host of “California’s Gold,” perhaps the most popular public television show in the state, died on Monday at his home in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 67.
I happened to catch an episode on Yosemite where he talked about the chapel and the Lecont Lodge. It was the first time I've seen him. Anybody know where he was from ? Sounded like he had a Texas accent.
From Wikipedia:
Howser was born in Gallatin, Tennessee.[2] Howser received his first name from a portmanteau of his parents' names, Harold and Jewell, as revealed in the California's Gold episode "Smartsville". He received a B.A. in history from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where he also served as student body president. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and on the staff of Senator Howard Baker, Howser began his television career at WSM-TV in Nashville. He began a series of "human interest" stories for WSM.
I don't give out specific route information, my belief is that it takes away from the whole adventure spirit of a trip, if you need every inch planned out, you'll have to get that from someone else.
Have a safer backcountry experience by using the HST ReConn Form 2.0, named after Larry Conn, a HST member:http://reconn.org
I'm sorry he's gone, and he'll be missed in some circles.
I always cringed a little at his corny, "aw shucks" style, and was bothered that he never took off his sunglasses while on camera. His production values fell a long way short of another TV series done for local PBS stations, "Oregon Field Guide," but hey, Huell Howser made an indelible mark with his quirky style, and it was genuine. Bless him for providing his own personal honesty on TV. May he rest in eternal peace.