California's Gold

Season 3

1992 · 13 episodes · 6h 32m in all

Episodes

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   1. Gold Country

   1 Jan 1992 · 28 min

   Huell travels to the sand dunes of El Centro to walk on a historic preserved wooden plank road. Later, he attends a powerful veteran reunion at Camp Lockett featuring members of the Army's last mounted unit. [Production Code 301]

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   2. A Closer Look

   1 Feb 1992 · 28 min

   Huell travels to the sand dunes of El Centro to walk on a historic preserved wooden plank road. Later, he attends a powerful veteran reunion at Camp Lockett featuring members of the Army's last mounted unit. [Production Code 302]

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   3. Devil's Jaw

   1 Mar 1992 · 28 min

   An adventurous trek brings Huell to a dangerous, reef-laden stretch of the coastline known historically as the "Devil's Jaw". He balances the journey with a peaceful tour of the historic La Purisima Mission in Lompoc [Production Code 303]

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   4. Singing Cowboys

   1 Apr 1992 · 28 min

   Huell celebrates Western history by meeting legendary Hollywood musical duo Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. He also profiles trailblazing actor Herb Jeffries and visits the Black Cowboy Parade in Oakland. [Production Code 304]

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   5. Blossom Trail

   1 May 1992 · 28 min

   Fresno County Blossom Trail. He samples local Armenian culinary specialties and stops by the historic farming town of Reedley. [Production Code 305]

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   6. Community Celebrations

   7 Jun 1992 · 28 min

   A look at unique community traditions leads Huell to the historic Bok Kai Parade in Marysville. He also marvels at the massive Sierra Madre Wisteria Vine and enjoys a local festival. [Production Code 306]

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   7. Jazz Special

   15 Jun 1992 · 56 min

   In this hour-long musical special, Huell spends an energetic weekend in Sacramento highlighting the world-renowned sights, sounds, and performing artists of the annual Jazz Jubilee. [Production Code 307]

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   8. Buildings

   5 Jul 1992 · 28 min

   Huell uncovers architectural treasures by visiting the rural Bayliss Branch Library. He also tours the historic Twentynine Palms Old Schoolhouse and eats at the iconic Apple Pan diner in Los Angeles. [Production Code 307B]

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   9. A Tale Of Two Cities

   2 Aug 1992 · 28 min

   Huell visits Allensworth, the historic community founded and governed entirely by African Americans. He then profiles the relocation history of Kernville before whitewater rafting down the wild Kern River. [Production Code 308]

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    10. Things That Crawl In The Night

    6 Sept 1992 · 28 min

    Huell heads to Cabrillo Beach at midnight to witness the natural phenomenon of a live grunion run. He then travels to the Carrizo Plain Natural Area to search for the endangered kangaroo rat. [Production Code 309]

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    11. Bodie

    1 Oct 1992 · 28 min

    Huell takes a thorough and immersive tour through Bodie State Historic Park, exploring the ghost town's remarkably preserved Wild West structures and mining history. [Production Code 310]

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    12. Mono Lake

    25 Oct 1992 · 28 min

    Huell explores the stark, beautiful landscapes of Mono Lake, highlighting its famous limestone tufa towers, local ecological preservation efforts, and unique desert hydrology. [Production Code 311]

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    13. Nisei Parade And Little Tokyo

    6 Dec 1992 · 28 min

    Huell steps into the rich history of the Japanese-American community in downtown Los Angeles, celebrating the annual Nisei Parade, bonsai exhibits, and traditional tea ceremonies. [Production Code 312]