The February 8 event celebrating Huell Howser’s extraordinary career and legacy drew 2,000 fans to the Chapman University campus in Orange, California – despite rain and even a burst of hail that morning. For full details on the event and to see several pictures, go to the Chapman Happenings article about the event. It was Continue Reading »
Few people have captured the heart and soul of California like Huell Howser and his “California’s Gold” television series. We invite you to honor that amazing accomplishment at a very special celebration, Friday, February 8, 2013, beginning at 2 p.m. at Chapman University in the City of Orange. This “Golden Legacy” event will include artwork Continue Reading »
All are welcome to attend “A Golden Legacy: Celebrating the California’s Gold Collection and Scholarship Fund and the Huell Howser Archive” at Chapman University, in the City of Orange, on Friday, February 8, 2013, starting at 2pm. Come and share your memories of favorite “California’s Gold” episodes, visit with amazing people featured on “California’s Gold,” Continue Reading »
In this letter sent by President James L. Doti to the Chapman University community, he recalls the impact Huell Howser made on our students and campus. January 8, 2013 As many of you have already heard, Chapman University’s dear friend and California television legend Huell Howser passed away on Sunday at the age of 67. Continue Reading »
Many people have asked us how to memorialize Huell Howser’s life and work. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to one of these two funds: California’s Gold Scholarship Endowment: Awarded to students who demonstrate a positive outlook and are actively pursuing ways to improve society as altruistic change agents. California’s Gold Collection Continue Reading »
Huell Howser brought warmth and generosity into this world through his work. Though his passing has left us saddened, we celebrate in him a legacy that will continue to delight and educate generations. Join us in celebrating his life by sharing your thoughts and tributes to Huell in the comments.
When Matt Groening, the creator of “The Simpsons” heard that Huell Howser was retiring, he called into the radio to talk about the television icon… Clip of Matt Groening from “The Simpsons” calling into NPR to talk about Huell Howser. Source – http://www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/2012/12/07/29582/simpsons-creator-matt-groening-on-huell-howsers-re/
Huell visits two water agencies to highlight key aspects of providing reliable water services and some factors driving the cost. 2012
Huell tours the Vincent Price Art Museum, which opened in May 2011 at East Los Angeles College in Monterey Park. The museum contains 9,000 items, many of which were donated by the late actor. Victoria Price leads the tour of her father’s vast collection of fine art and shows why this gallery is one of Continue Reading »
Huell goes in search of the crookedest street in the world. A small section of Vermont Street in the Potrero Hill section of San Francisco is just miles away from the more famous Lombard Street. Which street is crookeder? Huell grabs a gang of experts and finally solves this mystery. 2011
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