Yearly Archives: 1997
Mule Days- California’s Gold (808)
Written on November 8, 1997 at 5:17 am, by noah
They’ve been a part of the California landscape for hundreds of years, helping to build our canals and highways and railroads, hauling our freight, our silver bullion and, of course, playing a major role during the gold rush era. However, many people are under the false impression that they’re stubborn, while others tend to overlook Continue Reading »
Tamales- Visiting (539)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:58 am, by noah
Every year down in Indio there is a great gathering of International Tamale makers getting ready for the Christmas holidays. Join Huell & Luis as they stuff themselves silly on every kind of tamale you can think of, from the traditional pork to a delicate a rasin. 1997
Mochi- Visiting (53)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:56 am, by noah
The Japanese new year tradition of making Mochi is alive and well in Southern California. Starting with huge pots of steamed rice, Huell uncovers the labor intensive process of making mochi, also known as “food of the gods”. 1997
Vernon Light & Power- Visiting (528)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:55 am, by noah
Travel to the Vernon Light and Power Plant, which has provided the city of Vernon with power for over 60 years. This beautiful Art Deco building and its five huge diesel motors rumble back to life after a long shutdown. 1997
Forest Photographer- Visiting (527)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:54 am, by noah
Spend the day with Roy Murphy who’s been photographing the Angeles National Forest for the past 40 years. Huell goes deep into the heart of the magnificent mountain range that is our backyard. 1997
K-9- Visiting (526)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:52 am, by noah
Huell spends the day with Sgt. Gruber and the LAPD K9 Unit. We’ll see these dogs in action as their handlers put them through all the paces. 1997
Mars Rocks- Visiting (525)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:52 am, by noah
For more than a decade John thought he had a real special rock, but no one cared, until he sent a letter to Huell. Could it be from Mars? Join Huell as he tries to solve the mystery. 1997
Statues- Visiting (522)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:50 am, by noah
Huell takes a tour of some of the oldest, quirkiest, most loved, and hated statues in Los Angeles. Join us and learn about some of our most overlooked treasures. 1997
Del Rubio Triplets- Visiting (524)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:49 am, by noah
Huell visits with the Del Rubio sisters at the original nursing home where he first met them. One of the triplets recently passed away and Huell talks with the sisters about life without her and their future plans. 1997
Olvera Street Food- Visiting (518)
Written on October 28, 1997 at 12:47 am, by noah
Huell goes to six different restaurants in L.A. for KCET’s June pledge drive. Try ‘em: Olvera St. Juanita’s (213) 628-1013 and La Luz Del Dia (213) 628-7495 1997
