Coming Soon - Journey through California with Huell Howser

[sir clinksalot]

Okay, not really, but how awesome would that be?

For those of you who don't know who Huell Howser is (and why don't you) check this out:

http://www.calgold.com/

Okay, Huell is basically a california fixture on PBS for the past ... well, seems like 1000 years. His show California Gold takes you through the many distinct area's of califonia.

My thought is, a boat ride, narrated by Huell, including Huell AA's taking you through the awesomeness that is California.

Want to know about California's Missions? Look at it through Huell's eyes. You can't help but get excited.

Interested in finding out where California get's it's water? Ask Huell, he knows.

Need a place to eat in Downtown LA? Dine with Huell.

So let's get the word out that we want Huell, a REAL California Icon (Sorry Whoopi) to have his own attraction.

It's beyond an E-ticket. It's an H-ticket.

[MollyTrolly]

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Its a really interesting idea since he knows so much about our state and it would give an opportuinty to really show some great things about CA. I however don't see Huell meshing well with Disney.

[Datameister]

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I really can't offer much of an opinion on this, since I haven't seen any of his stuff. Actually, that does engender an opinion on this--do many people beyond So Cal actually know who this guy is? I've never heard of the guy, except for in a thread a few weeks ago talking about how he regularly downplayed or insulted Disneyland's quality. So another opinion--attractions that showcase real-world individuals shouldn't choose real-world individuals who've been known to lampoon the Happiest Place on Earth.

[fo'c's'le swab]

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While Huell has a country charm about him, he doesn't appear to be universally recognized (or in some cases even locally appreciated).

[MagicKingdomBoy]

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I've run into Huell four times. Twice at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood (a restaurant he's done a show on) and twice in Palm Springs. He is a very nice guy. And I think he has one of the best jobs. He gets to go all over California and see the best our state has to offer. And he's got this southern accent that's a riot. I always get a laugh when I imitate him. As he puts it at the end of his show, he's "part of California's Gold."

I wonder why he hasn't done a Disneyland or DCA show...maybe he has.

[techskip]

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ummm I'd have to say no considering how painful Super Star Limo was.

[DisneyIPresume]

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I really can't offer much of an opinion on this, since I haven't seen any of his stuff. Actually, that does engender an opinion on this--do many people beyond So Cal actually know who this guy is? I've never heard of the guy, except for in a thread a few weeks ago talking about how he regularly downplayed or insulted Disneyland's quality. So another opinion--attractions that showcase real-world individuals shouldn't choose real-world individuals who've been known to lampoon the Happiest Place on Earth.

Hmm... Wonder who started that thread? :whistling

The thing that got me going was that he said Disneyland is fake. Which it is I suppose. But I think since he is such an authority on California culture and history it would be logical to do something with him in the park. Maybe replace Whoopi Goldberg with him would make most sense -- I don't know. Is there a King Califia?

[Opus1guy]

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I've never heard of the guy, except for in a thread a few weeks ago talking about how he regularly downplayed or insulted Disneyland's quality.

Here's that previous thread, plus another:

What does Huell Howser have against Disneyland?

California's Gold

[techskip]

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What does Huell Howser have against Disneyland?

Thank you Opus... I had forgotten about this thread and the "is he a historian?" debate!

[CaliforniaAdventurer]

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Huell would do a whole show on the piazza, and after asking millions of questions about the bricks and the entrance turnstiles, the park would be closed by the time he attempted to enter it.

[sir clinksalot]

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Huell would do a whole show on the piazza, and after asking millions of questions about the bricks and the entrance turnstiles, the park would be closed by the time he attempted to enter it.

And that is what makes Huell so great.

And if it wasn't evident, this post wasn't serious. Most people would not get Huell, and alot of times he's great, in small doses.

[fo'c's'le swab]

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Huell would do a whole show on the piazza, and after asking millions of questions about the bricks and the entrance turnstiles, the park would be closed by the time he attempted to enter it.

:lol:

[fo'c's'le swab]

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And if it wasn't evident, this post wasn't serious. Most people would not get Huell, and alot of times he's great, in small doses.

Just like me. I'm feeling very close to Huell right now. Maybe I should host an attraction...

[aashee]

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Huell being at DCA would be fitting. Disneyland gets Steve Martin, DCA gets Huell Howser. SOunds correct.

[sir clinksalot]

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Okay, I'm sorry. aashee... the reason for editing your post. :lol:

Cl-assic.

[Olympicnut]

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Huell may be annoying a vast majority of the time, but his shows topics in and of themselves are cool because you do see places in the state you normally wouldn't.

He did a show on Carpinteria beach once where I vacation every year and I learned so much about it's past, it was really cool!

[mousechild]

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Huell's own website mentioned that he has show on six nights a week, a new theme park series would be great because than Huell would be booked every night of the week. I remember years ago when he first started the show that he would mention that he was relatively new to California, now he is an expert(?) I moved out of CA about 12 years ago so I can no longer judge, but how long does it take now to become a CA expert?

[aashee]

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Okay, I'm sorry. aashee... the reason for editing your post. :lol:

Cl-assic.

LOL! I love putting stupid things there. Does it really matter why I edited?)

[CaliforniaAdventurer]

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No but where was the itch?

[aashee]

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No but where was the itch?

Just a pinch between the cheeks and gums.