Originally posted by Mexitron
Wow, so sad...was stoked to see his programs again after living out of state. RIP Huell.
Totally agree! I loved his shows and the way he was so enthusiastic about all things California! He will be greatly missed. RIP Huell ..... Damn,
life was way to short for him.
The SAME boiling water that softens the potato hardens the egg. It's about what you are made of NOT the circumstance.
Always enjoyed the subject of the shows and, to a lesser extent, the host mostly because he suffered in comparison to an earlier Broadcast Icon, Ralph
Story.
But then, ANYONE would have suffered in comparison to the Great One.
"Always enjoyed the subject of the shows and, to a lesser extent, the host mostly because he suffered in comparison to an earlier Broadcast Icon,
Ralph Story.
But then, ANYONE would have suffered in comparison to the Great One."
Well Bill, I don't recall hearing anything about the "great one" after the public indignation that resulted in Revlon's $64,000 Challange being forced
off the air because the organization was giving the contestants answers in advance.
California's Gold, always impressed me as being produced for an adolescent audience. Is anybody REALLY as unsophisticated as Houser tried to be? And,
as a native Californian, I always thought that someone who sounded like he lived here might have made it a little easier to hear: "Really, WOW, you
mean to tell me that what you are pointing-to is....dirt? Wow, dirt! That's amazing!
I wasn't a fan.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
Do you hold that this is true of others like, for instance, the Reverend Jim Jones.
Besides, I was speaking of what I felt was a lack of talent. I don't suggest that my assessment of his value as an entertainer has anything to do with
his value as a man, nor do I believe that by dying an individual can insulate oneself from a rational assessment of their life's work.
Undoubtedly, there are people who cannot afford to give the anchor of sanity even the slightest tug. Sam Harris
"The situation is far too dire for pessimism."
Bill Kauth
Carl Sagan said, "We are a way for the cosmos to know itself."
So how do explain his popularity and success, Perry? Maybe the cornball casualness and Huckleberry Hound accent really works and getting a wide
audience to hear California history and points of interest? If it works, don't fix it, they say!
Ever wonder why products are marketed by people with British or Australian accents... ?
Ralph Story was NEVER implicated in the Quiz Show scandal and went on to a Storied career in television in Los
Angeles (beginning in 1960) with CBS, ABC and PBS.
For anyone who didn't have the pleasure of hearing his great Story-Telling, check out the PBS "Things that aren't here
anymore" and the sequel "More things that aren't here anymore".
I had the great pleasure of working with Huell on a number of shows on the California Channel Islands over the past two decades. Huell was kind and
considerate and funny. He was the best listener I have ever known. And he was the most INTERESTED person I've ever met. He found beauty where ever he
walked, and he shared it with those interested in seeing the world through his eyes. He was happy and he made those with whom he met feel important,
no matter how small or seemingly insignificant their achievement. A man possessed of rare talents. I am richer for our friendship.
Originally posted by Marla Daily
I had the great pleasure of working with Huell on a number of shows on the California Channel Islands over the past two decades. Huell was kind and
considerate and funny. He was the best listener I have ever known. And he was the most INTERESTED person I've ever met. He found beauty where ever he
walked, and he shared it with those interested in seeing the world through his eyes. He was happy and he made those with whom he met feel important,
no matter how small or seemingly insignificant their achievement. A man possessed of rare talents. I am richer for our friendship.
Originally posted by Marla Daily
I had the great pleasure of working with Huell on a number of shows on the California Channel Islands over the past two decades. Huell was kind and
considerate and funny. He was the best listener I have ever known. And he was the most INTERESTED person I've ever met. He found beauty where ever he
walked, and he shared it with those interested in seeing the world through his eyes. He was happy and he made those with whom he met feel important,
no matter how small or seemingly insignificant their achievement. A man possessed of rare talents. I am richer for our friendship.
[Edited on 1-9-2013 by Marla Daily]
Yeah....nice guy, I'm sure, but he could be tough on his guests if they weren't facing the camera while being interviewed. He'd grab them by the arm
and turn them toward the lens right in mid-sentence.
I always thought that was fun to watch.....Huell being the director and not wanting to do a shot more than once.
L.A. City Councilman Tom LaBonge is organizing a public gathering in Griffith Park for fans to honor [Huell Howser] who made L.A. his home.
In response to concerns Howser did not want such an event to take place... LaBonge is aware of Howser's wishes and has a very basic vision for the
gathering... "they're keeping it simple, remarks and watching the sunset".
WHEN:
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
3:30 P.M. Gather at the steps of Griffith Observatory
4:00 P.M. Remarks
5:07 P.M. Sunset Salute
WHERE:
Steps of the Griffith Observatory
2800 East Observatory Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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