Visiting... with Huell Howser

Season 10

2002 · 36 episodes · 16h 17m in all

Episodes

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   1. Fire Museum

   27 Jan 2002 · 28 min

   Huell visits historic Fire Station No. 30 on South Central Avenue in Los Angeles. He tours the African American Firefighter Museum housed inside, tracking the heritage, local legacy, and stories of pioneering black firefighters.

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   2. Mount Rubidoux

   14 Jan 2002 · 28 min

   Huell travels to Riverside to scale Mount Rubidoux. He explores how this 500-foot-tall peak became a historic city landmark and park, highlighting the legacy of its outdoor Easter Sunrise services.

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   3. Strawberries

   21 Jan 2002 · 26 min

   Huell takes a poignant final look at Otsuka Farms in Orange County just as the multi-generational family business officially prepares to close its doors. Updating a popular segment from a previous season, the broadcast honors the family’s agricultural legacy amidst rapid regional urban development.

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   4. Webb School

   27 Mar 2002 · 29 min

   Huell visits The Webb Schools in Claremont to tour the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology. He explores how it holds the unique distinction of being the only nationally accredited paleontology museum located directly on a high school campus.

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   5. Mosaics

   5 May 2002 · 27 min

   Huell takes an artistic walking tour to evaluate vibrant public tile installations and monumental mosaic murals hidden across Southern California, exploring the physical fabrication methods and localized histories behind the intricate artwork.

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   6. Organ Grinders

   28 Apr 2002 · 27 min

   Huell visits Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge to attend an antique musical instrument rally organized by the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors Association. The lively episode features a diverse array of historic devices, ranging from handheld monkey grinders to massive European traveling organs.

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   7. Stealth Ship

   19 May 2002 · 27 min

   Huell travels to Navy Pier in San Diego to step aboard the Sea Shadow, the United States Navy's experimental "Stealth Ship". Built secretly inside a floating dry dock in 1984, the episode offers a rare tour of the futuristic vessel designed to test signature-control radar naval technologies.

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   8. Canoe Racers

   3 May 2002 · 27 min

   Huell tags along with regional civil engineering college students participating in a highly specialized, annual competitive race. The episode explores the unique material science, physics, and design challenges behind constructing functional, buoyant racing canoes built entirely out of solid concrete.

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   9. Falcons

   6 Jun 2002 · 27 min

   Huell explores regional wildlife conservation by shadowing local falconers and ornithologists. The educational episode breaks down the behavior, hunting drills, and ecological importance of native birds of prey, providing an up-close look at the training techniques used to handle falcons.

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    10. Neon Tour

    16 Jun 2002 · 27 min

    Huell takes a nighttime urban tour across Los Angeles to examine classic public neon lighting displays. Organized alongside historical preservationists, the episode highlights the architectural significance, restoration challenges, and pop-culture legacy of the city's vintage roadside commercial signs.

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    11. Griffith Park Live Steamers

    22 Jul 2002 · 27 min

    Huell travels to Griffith Park to ride along with the Los Angeles Live Steamers Railroad Museum. The episode profiles a passionate community of scale-model rail enthusiasts who build, maintain, and operate miniature live steam locomotives.

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    12. Fairplex Garden Train

    24 Jun 2002 · 28 min

    Huell spends the afternoon exploring the historic Fairplex Garden Railroad in Pomona. The program showcases one of the oldest and largest public miniature garden railroad layouts in the country, detailing the intricate model locomotives, detailed scale buildings, and the dedicated volunteers who maintain the track network.

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    13. Flower Flag

    2 Jul 2002 · 27 min

    Huell Howser travels to Lompoc to document a unique tribute to World War II history. The episode highlights the recreation of a massive, 12-acre American flag constructed entirely out of red, white, and blue flowers by Bodger Seeds, following up on a historical tradition originally started in 1942.

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    14. Hall of Justice

    18 Jul 2002 · 28 min

    Huell goes behind the scenes to explore the structural history of Los Angeles' landmark Hall of Justice. Opened in 1926, the program highlights the building's striking architecture and details its role as the setting for some of the city's most famous and historic legal trials.

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    15. Fairplex Railroad Museum

    21 Jul 2002 · 28 min

    Huell takes a tour of Pomona's historical train exhibit located at the Fairplex. The episode explores a unique collection of massive vintage locomotives and rolling stock, highlighting the distinction of housing both the largest steam engine and the largest diesel locomotive ever built.

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    16. Elephant Update

    4 May 2002 · 26 min

    Huell provides a highly sentimental follow-up segment looking back at his memorable interactions with elephants at regional wildlife preserves, highlighting updated conservation efforts, specialized veterinary care, and elephant sanctuary operations.

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    17. Lucky Baldwin Railcar

    15 Sept 2002 · 27 min

    Huell visits the Nethercutt Museum in Sylmar to step inside a beautifully restored piece of 19th-century luxury transit. The episode tours the private, opulent railcar originally owned by legendary Southern California real estate tycoon and pioneer "Lucky" Baldwin.

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    18. Lucky Baldwin Cottage

    15 Sept 2002 · 27 min

    Huell visits the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia to tour the iconic 1885 Queen Anne Cottage. Built on land originally owned by pioneer "Lucky" Baldwin, the program breaks down the building's intricate historic architecture and its famous appearances in popular culture.

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    19. Papier Mache

    13 Oct 2002 · 27 min

    Huell spends a day visiting artist Tony Dominguez at his specialized creative studio, "Arte Calidad." The episode showcases how Dominguez pushes the boundaries of traditional papier-mâché, crafting everything from simple piñatas to giant fifteen-foot puppets with moving parts.

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    20. Didgeridoo Festival

    19 Nov 2002 · 29 min

    Huell travels to the desert community of Joshua Tree to attend the Didgeridoo Festival. The program celebrates the cultural history of the ancient Australian Aboriginal wind instrument, bringing together artists and enthusiasts who craft, play, and share its distinct acoustics.

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    21. Coastal Cactus Garden

    1 Nov 2002 · 27 min

    Huell travels to Cambria on the Central Coast to explore an expansive, hidden botanical oasis situated behind a local restaurant. The episode highlights a massive collection of rare, diverse cacti and succulents thriving in the coastal climate.

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    22. Los Alamos

    2 Oct 2002 · 27 min

    Huell explores the historic town of Los Alamos in Santa Barbara County. He highlights the small-town heritage, local architecture, and historic stagecoach legacy that defines the community.

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    23. Abalone Farm

    13 Jul 2002 · 27 min

    Huell journeys out to Cayucos on the Central Coast to tour a specialized commercial aquaculture facility that has been cultivating marine life since 1968. The program explains how sustainable farming practices have evolved to combat wild overfishing, concluding with a culinary tasting at a local café.

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    24. Barn Photographer

    8 Nov 2002 · 27 min

    Huell travels into Ventura County to accompany a dedicated local photographer whose life's work centers on tracking down and visually documenting historic, rustic barns before they vanish from the landscape.

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    25. Cattle Boat

    21 Nov 2002 · 30 min

    Huell steps aboard a working commercial cattle maritime transport vessel at the local port. He observes the logistics, safety measures, and unique operational lifestyle of shipping livestock by sea.

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    26. Moving Mission

    13 Jan 2003 · 23 min

    Huell tours a specialized mobile educational vehicle known as the Mervyn's Moving Mission truck. He explores how the interactive truck collaborates with institutions like the Autry Museum to bring hands-on Western history directly to school kids.

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    27. Maya Mobile

    5 Jan 2003 · 27 min

    Huell showcases another innovative mobile outreach program. He reviews a custom-outfitted museum vehicle designed to deliver immersive, traveling exhibits detailing ancient Maya civilization and history to local student classrooms.

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    28. Under L.A.

    22 Jun 2003 · 27 min

    Huell journeys 100 feet underground below metropolitan Los Angeles to get a rare preview look at major public works infrastructure. The episode tours the massive, newly constructed East Central Interceptor Sewer pipeline.

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    29. Outpost

    9 Jan 2003 · 26 min

    Huell journeys out to a remote desert outpost or historic frontier settlement to connect with the local characters and resilient merchants who maintain an independent lifestyle far away from urban Southern California infrastructure.

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    30. Goat Restaurant

    20 Jan 2003 · 27 min

    Huell stops by a specialized neighborhood eatery renowned for its culinary traditions centering on authentic, slow-cooked goat dishes, exploring the family history behind the recipes.

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    31. Magician

    19 Jan 2003 · 27 min

    Huell drops in on a local magic club or training workshop to explore the timeless art of illusion. The program highlights the dedication of regional magicians practicing close-up sleight of hand, misdirection, and classic stage acts.

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    32. Mushrooms

    25 Feb 2003 · 27 min

    Huell visits a specialized commercial agricultural facility to explore the subterranean world of mushroom cultivation. The episode breaks down the environmental conditions, spore development, and harvesting techniques used to grow fresh regional fungi.

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    33. Munch Box

    30 Mar 2003 · 26 min

    Huell drops by The Munch Box, a legendary roadside hamburger stand in Chatsworth. Operating since 1956, he highlights its historic retro architecture, classic fast-food menu staples, and designation as a local cultural monument.

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    34. Goat Farm

    28 Apr 2003 · 27 min

    Huell travels to a rural family-run goat dairy farm in Southern California. He learns about daily livestock care, sustainable milking routines, and the artisan creation of goat milk products.

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    35. Model Boats

    8 Apr 2003 · 28 min

    Huell spends a lively afternoon at the Spreadborough Model Yacht Basin in Long Beach's El Dorado Park. The program profiles dedicated hobbyists from the San Diego Ship Modelers and local clubs as they demonstrate the craftsmanship, engineering, and remote-controlled sailing of intricate scale-model boats.

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    36. Ambassador Auditorium

    9 Apr 2003 · 27 min

    Huell secures a grand tour of the Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. Celebrated for its architectural acoustics and design, Huell walks the majestic venue to detail its cultural legacy as the "Carnegie Hall of the West".