Sad news. For you locals and fans of PBS, Huell Howser has passed away. He was the well known host of California's Gold, Visiting, and Road Trips shows. But one of his latest works was for Walt Disney Animation in 2011's Winnie the Pooh as the lovable Backson! He has donated the archives of his shows to Orange County's Chapman University. He will be missed.
Loved his shows. He did a series on the California Missions, which was sponsored by the late mervyn's California. I still show the videos to my 4th grade students. - JKemp
12.3 #6301 9:27PM
Because of Huell, I became interested in seeing our California Missions. So sad, he had a lot of love for the state of California. - nicealex77 243.0 #1097 9:39PM
I was sad when I heard because growing up, I watched him all the time. I like when he went to Pioneer Blvd in Artesia because it was really close to my house! - LaTruce
1831.6 #44 12:31AM
So cool, I had no idea of the Disney link! May he rest in peace. - cynDOLEwhip
745.3 #138 3:30PM
So sad. He was definitely part of California's Gold! I didnt know the Disney connection either. He will be missed. - HBMom
13.7 #6001 3:37PM
Omg one of our favorite tv hosts!! - lisaw
96.3 #3122 4:48PM
Aw he was the best. He will be missed. - dumbbunny
191.1 #1776 5:01PM
So sad to hear this news .😓he had a great voice and he was a great host ! Now Adam corolla needs to find someone else to pick on ... - eviljules
284.9 #720 5:50PM
Just told my parents, they are truly heart broken. RIP - tiffairydust
4.1 #13252 9:48PM
Always loved his shows, especially when he toured the California Missions! Very distinctive voice! You will be missed Mr. Bowser, rest in peace. - mrscttlemstr
237.3 #1165 9:56PM
I will miss him so :( thanks for posting. - FrankenweenieVelinee
287.9 #698 9:57PM
I was so sad to hear it. He just retired too. Didn't even get to enjoy it. I didn't know he was the Bacson! I hope he had fun voicing him.
- AWholeNewWorld
255.3 #979 10:01PM
He will be missed. So sad to hear. - DisLUVney
336.1 #458 10:42PM