California's Gold

Season 15

2011 · 9 episodes · 4h 40m in all

Episodes

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   1. FDR's Boat

   10 Nov 2011 · 28 min

   Huell takes an inspirational voyage upon Franklin D. Roosevelt's historic presidential yacht, the U.S.S. Potomac, highlighting its naval legacy and preservation work at Jack London Square. [Production Code 15001]

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   2. Chavez Center

   12 Jan 2012 · 28 min

   Huell travels deep into the Tehachapi Mountains for a special personal tour with Paul Chavez through the historic monument and grounds of the Cesar Chavez Foundation. [Production Code 15002]

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   3. S. S. Catalina Update

   20 Jan 2012 · 28 min

   Huell traces the bitter history and ultimate salvage outcome of the storied S.S. Catalina vessel, visiting a local family who preserved some of its iconic original hardware. [Production Code 15003]

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   4. Classic Arts Showcase

   2 Feb 2012 · 28 min

   Huell goes behind the scenes at the Glendale studios of the Classic Arts Showcase, exploring how the unique non-profit network delivers performing arts to millions of cable homes. [Production Code 15004]

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   5. Watts Tower Update

   16 Feb 2012 · 28 min

   Huell checks in on structural restoration efforts at the iconic Watts Towers, profiling the unique community arts center and complex conservation strategies preserving Simon Rodia's masterpiece. [Production Code 15005]

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   6. Jacaranda

   1 Mar 2012 · 56 min

   Huell walks alongside friends from the Braille Institute to explore the sweeping history, vibrant purple blooms, and ongoing municipal legacy of California's historic jacaranda trees. [Production Code 15006]

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   7. Cabrillo's Ship

   5 Apr 2012 · 28 min

   Huell explores Point Loma to track the maritime history of Juan Cabrillo's ship, the San Salvador, before surveying a full-scale historic replica build at the San Diego Maritime Museum. [Production Code 15007]

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   8. Hot Dog On A Stick Update

   3 May 2012 · 28 min

   Huell returns to the original beachfront roots of Hot Dog on a Stick in Santa Monica, interviewing multi-generational team members and charting the brand's iconic pop-culture path. [Production Code 15008]

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   9. Spam

   7 Jun 2012 · 28 min

   Huell unpacks an absolute Americana culinary staple by joining local home cooks at a county fair to review vintage recipe entries and quirky cultural lore surrounding Spam. [Production Code 15007]