Thanks for posting that!
As I think I've mentioned, one of Tom Lennon's aunts is a former colleague and was a next-door office neighbor of mine for many years. I know she'd like to see the tribute, and I forwarded it to her. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kevin M. Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2013 3:46 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TV orNotTV] Huell Howser passes away For those who haven't seen it, Tom Lennon from "Reno 911" wrote a very sweet article about why Huell Howser matters http://www.kcet.org/shows/tvtalk/tv-news/why-huell-howser-was-the-opposite-o f-the-internet.html On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Kevin M. <[email protected]> wrote: As Dave said, I've had a lot of fun making fun of Huell over the years, but I still watched his show more than a few times. He introduced me to the Winchester House, and to the back side of the island of Catalina. He also got permission to climb inside the giant chandelier hanging inside the Shrine Auditorium, something I'd have to wait a decade to do myself (without permission). He taught me which food in the LA Farmer's Market was worth sampling. And he did it all while maintaining a gentle, Fred Rogers-like spirit. On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 2:03 PM, David Risner <[email protected]> wrote: This has been confirmed by KCET, his longtime TV home. He passed away last night from "natural causes". Very sad day. >From the KABC website: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/entertainment <http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/entertainment&id=8945211> &id=8945211 LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Huell Howser, best known as longtime host of PBS TV series "California's Gold," died last night of natural causes. He was 67. "KCET regrets to inform you that Huell Howser passed away last night," KCET said in a statement. "We are saddened by the loss. KCET.org will be launching a page later today where Huell fans can share their favorite memories of him." The Tennessee native moved to Los Angeles in 1981 and reported for KCBS-TV. After briefly serving as a weekend host for "Entertainment Tonight" in the 1980s, he joined KCET as the host of "California's Gold," a show that highlighted towns, landmarks and events throughout California. When he retired in November after 17 years on the show, there were rumors of his ill health. (Copyright C2013 KABC-TV/DT. All Rights Reserved.) -- David Risner Software Engineer MERLOT, California State University On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 12:53 PM, Dave Sikula <[email protected]> wrote: > At least unofficially: > http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2013/01/huell_howswer_dead.php > > Kevin and I have traded anecdotes about Howser's ability to find even the > most mudane things astounding and delightful ("You call this a 'pencil?' And > you can write words on paper with it?"), but it seemed obvious to me that he > was a good guy who just loved being out, finding things, and sharing them > with Southern California. > > Rest in peace, sir. > > --Dave Sikula > > -- > TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google > Groups "TV or Not TV" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected] > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected] > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- Kevin M. (RPCV) -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en -- TV or Not TV .... The Smartest (TV) People! You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TV or Not TV" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en
