Visiting...With Huell Howser
Season 14
Huell Howser visits the many diverse neighborhoods of Southern California to meet the amazing people living there who embody the spirit of the Southland.
Where to Watch Visiting...With Huell Howser • Season 14
17 Episodes
- Big FishE10
Big FishHuell visits with a man who raised a giant goldfish that is now 3 feet long. Too big for his tank, the goldfish is moved to his new home in the lush koi ponds at the Lake Shrine of Pacific Palisades.The Lake Shrine is an amazing oasis. Originally a location for silent films in the 1920s, the property ended up in the hands of a construction superintendent for 20th Century Fox who built a double decker Mississippi houseboat and an authentic reproduction 16th century Dutch windmill. Today the spot is an open-air shrine to all religions, which is visited by tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. - Griffith Observatory SpecialE12
Griffith Observatory SpecialHuell takes a special look at the restoration of The Griffith Observatory. Built in 1935 and serving space curious Angelenos and the greater scientific community for almost 70 years, the Observatory required significant remodeling and expansion when it was closed for renovations in 2002. With the restoration completed this fall, this scientifically vital and historically significant architectural landmark re-emerges to serve well into the 21st Century. In this special one-hour episode Huell takes an insider's tour with Griffith Observatory director Dr. Edward Krupp to see the state-of-the-art planetarium theater, new presentation theater and two brand-new exhibit areas. Join Huell as he takes an exclusive look at one of Los Angeles's treasures before it was officially opened to the public on November 3rd, 2006. - Raw FoodE15
Raw FoodHuell visits with Zitari, an amazing raw food chef who assembles delicous dishes made entirely of raw , uncooked fruits, nuts and vegetables. Zitari's "Nutlicious Macaroons" This unique and tangy raw food version of the traditional coconut macaroon is a finely chopped mixture of nuts and pineapple rolled into a ball and finished with a light dusting of coconut. Ingredients: --------------- Dried Pineapple, unsweetened and unsulphered. Nuts, unsalted, in any combination or alone (walnuts, pecans, cashews or pistachios work best.) 1-2 cups Coconut, very finely shredded and unsweetened. --------------- Soften the dried pineapple in water for about 15-20 minutes, until fruit is pliable enough to be finely chopped. Put 1-2 cups of coconut into a bowl for coating and set aside. Mix equal parts softened pineapple and nuts in food processor or blender until finely chopped. Form into 2 1/2 inch diameter balls. Roll each ball in the coconut, completely coating each one. - Hello Moscow with Huell HowserE16
Hello Moscow with Huell HowserIn this special one-hour episode taped on a camcorder in 1990 and 1991, Huell goes behind the Iron Curtain to visit the charistmatic people of Moscow, their traditions and their everyday struggles during a very exciting time in Russian history. See the largest outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by snow, where people swim in the heart of winter; visit an outdoor pet market with beautiful Russian dogs and cats; a gym, record store and even a barber shop. On a second trip, Huell records the aftermath of the attempted coup: see graffitti on the Russian White House and the pedestal where Lenin's statue once stood. Witness the dawning of a new poilitical era and the excitement of the people of Russia! - Halal FoodE17
Halal FoodHuell learns about this interesting food tradition of halal , which is so important to Muslim culture. I had never even heard o fit before a few weeks ago, so just what is Halal food? Well the actual word means that the food is 'prepared in accordance with Islamic law' But what does that really mean? Well you're invited to join me as I meet up with my new friends Eddie and Edina to learn all about it. Our first stop is Payless Produce -- a Halal market known for its Halal meats. Then its off to China Islamic, a Chinese / Islamic resturant to sample some very tasty food that proves that this ancient Muslim tradition is alive and well here in Souther California and gives us insight into a very rich and important part of everyday life for our large Muslim community.