A public memorial for longtime Southern California TV host Huell Howser will take place Tuesday at the Griffith Observatory.
Los Angeles City Councilman Tom Labonge invited friends and fans of the longtime host of "KCET's California's Gold'' to gather at the landmark observatory at 3:30 p.m. for a sunset memorial.
Howser died of natural causes at age 67 early Monday at his Palm Springs home.
The native Tennessean, who had been a feature reporter for television stations in Nashville and New York City before moving to Los Angeles,
His "California's Gold" show ran for 19 years on KCET.
"Huell had a tremendous enthusiasm for California landmarks like the Griffith Observatory,'' said LaBonge, who was sworn into office by Howser in 2001. "And now we must say goodbye to our own California landmark, Huell Howser.''
Howser was a U.S. Marine and an aide to former U.S. Sen. Howard Baker before starting his career in television.
A shuttle to and from the observatory from the the Greek Theatre parking lot will be offered for overflow crowds, LaBonge's office said.
Tuesday's sunset will be at 5:07 p.m.
-- City News Service
WIll it be shown on TV? I may watch it then.
The Griffith Observatory is an inspired location. But I doubt that even the largest auditorium in this state could accommodate all the folks who’ve enjoyed Mr. Howser’s work and become caught up in his enthusiasm. Those of us unable to attend will be thinking of Mr. Howser and hoping for a particularly wonderful sunset this coming Tuesday. But if rain occurs, or even a snow flurry—well, that’s okay, too. For if those of us who’ve enjoyed his shows weren’t already easy-going, flexible, and a tad bit philosophical about our state and its nuances, Mr. Howser definitely has set us an excellent example!
Watched some of his programming. Very amusing. I see that he could never quite shake that charming Tennessee accent of his. RIP dude.
Also, what "TV character". I did not know he was portraying somebody other than Huell Howser. Was he some TV character we ALL did not know about? Please tell us all. You seem to know everything about the guy.
But I would watch his memorial if it was on TV. Okay? Does that make you happy?
I think The Patch should eliminate YOUR post since YOU make a FALSE ALLEGATION that impacts THEIR REPUTATION. How did that feel?
To me Huell was a TV personality. That's all he was to me. He was entertaining. That is simply not enough to persuade me to go to his memorial, Tommy. If it is for you, fine. Then go. It's not for me. I didn't even know Huell outside his TV character. Am I supposed to worship him or something? What exactly do you expect from me? I am a veteran myself. And I applaud Huell for his service. Still, that is not enough to make me go to his memorial. I only go to memorials for friends and family. Is that okay with you, Tommy. Or should I change my views on life to please you? So how does that make me a "coward"? You have a very strange thought process.
RIP Huell !!!
hah hah. :^)
ps- PBS is not so nerdy when you compare it to the rest of the crap on TV.