Season 18

2010 · 18 episodes · 8h 11m in all

1. Westways
23 Jul 2010 · 28 min
Huell visits the headquarters of the Automobile Club of Southern California to learn the history of its member magazine, Westways, sorting through archives dating back to 1909.
2. Champions Turf
15 Sept 2010 · 27 min
Huell tours Champion Turf Equipment in Los Angeles to see firsthand how local artisans hand-craft specialized horse saddles, riding gear, and equestrian equipment.
3. Russak's Meat
16 Sept 2010 · 28 min
Huell tours a hidden downtown gem - a second-generation, family-owned meat processing business that has produced traditional smoked meats and cold cuts for over 50 years.
4. Culver City
23 Sept 2010 · 28 min
Huell explores the landmarks of Culver City, checking out the Culver Hotel where the actors who played the Munchkins stayed, and touring the Culver City Historical Society Archives.
5. Musicians Institute
1 Sept 2010 · 28 min
Huell visits the renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood to see how the contemporary music college trains artists, technical engineers, and industry professionals.
6. Lemon Lily Festival
17 Sept 2010 · 26 min
Huell travels to Idyllwild to attend the inaugural Lemon Lily Festival. The environmental segment examines community-wide efforts to restore and protect the rare, native yellow lemon lilies that thrive in the mountain canyon streams of the San Jacinto Mountains.
7. LAPD Motors
20 Jan 2011 · 26 min
Huell spends the day profiling the history, heritage, and specialized training routines of the LAPD motorcycle division.
8. Cow Tongue
18 Jan 2011 · 25 min
Following an on-air joke, Huell visits a local meat supplier and a neighborhood deli to explore the culinary history and preparation methods behind beef tongue.
9. Pastrami
27 Jan 2011 · 28 min
Huell stops by the iconic Langer’s Deli in downtown Los Angeles to explore the history, craft, and cross-generational popularity behind their legendary hot pastrami sandwiches.
10. Epilepsy
3 Mar 2011 · 27 min
Huell spends the day with the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles, checking out their advocacy programs and watching an educational short film that simulates the condition.
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11. Big Nugget
14 Apr 2011 · 27 min
Huell explores the Long Beach Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo, mingling with passionate history hobbyists and taking an up-close look at a rare, 100-ounce natural gold nugget.
12. Starr Ranch
2 Mar 2011 · 27 min
Huell travels to the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains to explore the protected wildlife of the Starr Ranch Sanctuary and inspects their interactive "Owl Cam" system.
13. Press Photographers
5 Apr 2011 · 28 min
Aboard the historic Queen Mary in Long Beach, Huell attends a special media retrospective and interviews veteran photojournalists who captured some of the 20th century's biggest headlines.
14. Quilt Show
3 May 2011 · 27 min
Huell tours the vibrant showroom of the Glendale Quilt Guild Show to document the intricate artistry and complex geometric patterns behind traditional textile making.
15. Donuts
8 Feb 2011 · 28 min
Huell investigates the historical origin of National Donut Day, tracking the tradition back to Salvation Army volunteers serving pastries to frontline troops during World War I.
16. Crossroads
8 Jul 2011 · 28 min
Huell explores the striking architecture of Hollywood's Crossroads of the World, recognized as America's first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall.
17. Glendora Castle
25 Jul 2011 · 28 min
Huell returns to the famous, hand-built folk art landmark known as "Rubel's Castle" to see how the Glendora Historical Society preserves the late creator's eclectic legacy.
18. Doughnut History
1 Jul 2011 · 27 min
In the definitive season finale, Huell revisits Stan’s Donuts in Westwood Village, where master baker Stan Berman designs and bakes a custom peanut-butter pastry officially named in Huell's honor.