California's Gold
Specials
TV-G
Huell Howser travels around California looking for interesting stories about the state's rich history, cultural diversity, landmarks, natural wonders, amazing people and points of interest, especially lesser known and out-of-the-way places.
Where to Watch Specials
7 Episodes
- Viewfinder: California's DreamerE1
Viewfinder: California's DreamerA biography of Huell Howser For 15 years, the series California's Gold has offered a one-of-a-kind tour of the Golden State, spiriting viewers off to major attractions, as well as destinations off the beaten path. Each journey offers a chance to meet fellow Californians - to share in their lives and see this state in a new light. How did a reporter from Tennessee become the Golden State's best-loved chronicler? Looking back at fifteen wonderful years of California's Gold, Huell recounts the history and evolution of the program and relives series highlights. - Huell's California Adventures
E3Huell's California AdventuresMeet the man behind the camera: Luis "Louie" Fuerte. Host Val Zavala offers probing questions in between reminders of how donations can continue to support content on KCET. Also includes three California's Gold episodes: Big Things in the Desert; L.A. Adventures; and Golden Gate Bridge. - CALIFORNIA SCHOOLSE6
CALIFORNIA SCHOOLSThere are literally countless success stories in our state’s public education system and in this one-hour special, Huell visits four schools where all the elements for success – parents, teachers, students, administrators and the community – have come together to really make a difference. From one-room school houses to inner-city high schools, we get a chance to see California’s future gold in the making. - The Inaugural SpecialE7
The Inaugural SpecialIt's a tradition as old as our State, yet it has taken on many forms over the last 145 years-the inauguration of our State's Governor. Huell spends time with California's 36th governor, Pete Wilson, as he works on his inaugural speech and discusses the importance of the events surrounding his swearing in. Huell also gets a chance to visit with several past Governors and their families, to get a sense of the rich tradition of inaugural celebrations from years past.