I just linked to this on FB (Thanks, Kevin!), but want to add here the impression that I got reading this; that Huell was like Emily Webb in Act Three of "Our Town." He took the time to notice, appreciate, and celebrate all the stupidly mundane things all the rest of us take for granted every day.
--Dave Sikula On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:45:55 PM UTC-8, Kevin M. (RPCV) wrote: > > 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-of-the-internet.html > > On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Kevin M. <[email protected]<javascript:> > > 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]<javascript:> >> > 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&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 ©2013 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]<javascript:>> >>> 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]<javascript:> >>> > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> > [email protected] <javascript:> >>> > 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]<javascript:> >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected] <javascript:> >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/tvornottv?hl=en >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Kevin M. (RPCV) > > > > > -- > Kevin M. (RPCV) > On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 12:45:55 PM UTC-8, Kevin M. (RPCV) wrote: > > 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-of-the-internet.html > > On Mon, Jan 7, 2013 at 2:49 PM, Kevin M. <[email protected]<javascript:> > > 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]<javascript:> >> > 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&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 ©2013 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]<javascript:>> >>> 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 .... 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