Visiting... with Huell Howser

Season 13

2005 · 18 episodes · 9h 13m in all

Episodes

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   1. Slash X Cafe

   26 Apr 2005 · 26 min

   Huell pulls off the highway near Barstow to visit the historic Slash X Cafe. He spends the day mingling with desert off-road riders, dirt bikers, and truck enthusiasts who treat the remote desert diner as a legendary pit stop.

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   2. Big Dogs

   1 Jan 2005 · 26 min

   Huell travels to Norco, California, to visit Gentle Giants Rescue. He profiles the dedicated team that houses, rehabilitates, and finds loving adoptive homes for massive giant-breed dogs.

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   3. Ukulele Man

   19 Jul 2005 · 29 min

   While cooling down with a drink at a beachside bar in Venice, a chance conversation sidetracks Huell onto a local music adventure. He sets out to track down and profile a legendary neighborhood musical figure known as "The Treeman".

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   4. Venice Beach

   9 Sept 2005 · 27 min

   Huell walks the iconic Venice Beach boardwalk to discover why the vibrant coastal strip remains a magnet for tourists and local eccentrics alike. He hangs out with paddle tennis regulars, watches high-energy volleyball matches, and interviews local street performers.

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   5. Australian Football

   16 Sept 2005 · 26 min

   Huell attends a local sports tournament to learn the high-energy rules, traditions, and subculture of Australian Rules Football being played by passionate local clubs right in Southern California.

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   6. Amir's Garden

   10 Oct 2006 · 27 min

   Huell hikes up into Griffith Park to visit Amir's Garden. He details how a dedicated local resident named Amir Dialameh transformed a barren hillside scorched by a wildfire in 1971 into a beautiful, five-acre botanical oasis.

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   7. CABoom

   12 Oct 2005 · 27 min

   Huell Howser explores "CA Boom," an innovative Los Angeles festival and exhibition showcasing the best in contemporary California architecture, independent design, and modern home trends. Through enthusiastic interviews with local architects, furniture designers, and exhibitors, the episode highlights the cutting-edge creative spirits shaping the state’s modern lifestyle.

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   8. Diabetes

   3 Nov 2005 · 27 min

   Huell takes an educational look at public health initiatives and regional resource centers dedicated to diabetes awareness and management. The program highlights the personal stories of local residents and the medical experts helping communities live healthier lives.

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   9. Green Chiles

   8 Nov 2006 · 28 min

   Huell sets up early in the morning at the La Puente High School parking lot to cover an annual neighborhood tradition. He hangs out with local green chile aficionados who wait in long lines to buy thousands of pounds of fresh Hatch, New Mexico green chiles straight off shipping trucks to have them instantly roasted on-site.

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    10. Tiki

    10 Nov 2006 · 27 min

    Huell travels to Whittier to tour the warehouse facilities of Oceanic Arts, a unique company specializing in Polynesian retro decor. He marvels at their extensive inventory of hand-carved wood tikis, bamboo fences, and tropical props.

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    11. Pen Collectors

    11 Jan 2006 · 28 min

    Huell attends a quarterly meeting of the Southern California Pen Collectors Club in Covina. He examines a vast history of rare writing instruments and rediscovers the craftsmanship behind vintage fountain pens.

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    12. Food with History

    16 Jul 2006 · 59 min

    In an expanded one-hour season finale, Huell heads north on Highway 99 on a culinary road trip to Bakersfield. He explores the cultural history and heritage recipes behind classic regional staples, highlighting traditional Basque dining and authentic hand-rolled tamales.

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    13. Commercial Acting Class

    5 Feb 2006 · 27 min

    Huell visits a specialized, recreational senior theater program held at the Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center. The episode highlights a unique partnership providing lively commercial acting workshops that offer creative fulfillment and community connectivity for older adults.

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    14. Tinita's Salsa

    10 Mar 2006 · 28 min

    Huell travels to Lancaster to profile a dedicated local entrepreneur who turned her beloved family recipes into a successful commercial salsa business. The segment focuses on the steps of small-scale food production and family-owned business operations.

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    15. Moorten Botanical Garden

    4 Sept 2006 · 27 min

    Huell travels out to Palm Springs to tour the historic Moorten Botanical Garden and Cactarium. The episode highlights a sprawling private collection of thousands of rare desert plants, cacti, and succulents collected from around the world across generations.

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    16. Tampico Spice

    26 Apr 2006 · 28 min

    Huell takes a tour of the Tampico Spice Company in Los Angeles, run by the Martinez family since 1947. The episode shows how bulk wholesale spices from around the globe are processed, milled, sifted, and blended into aromatic regional seasonings.

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    17. Uncle Milton

    28 May 2006 · 28 min

    Huell delivers a ten-year follow-up update on Milton Levine, the iconic founder behind the world-famous "Uncle Milton's Ant Farm" toy company. The segment looks at the lasting legacy of the classical nature toy and its continued multi-generational appeal.

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    18. NASCAR

    11 May 2006 · 58 min

    Huell goes trackside for an expansive one-hour special at the California Speedway in Fontana. The broadcast explores the intense culture of professional stock car racing, the mechanical precision of pit crews, and the fan subcultures defining NASCAR events.