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  • 2005-01-07T12:30:00Z on PBS
  • 30m
  • 9h (18 episodes)
  • United States
  • Documentary
The "VISITING" series takes us to the many diverse neighborhoods of Southern California, and introduces us to the people who live there. "VISITING" has captured the spirit of the Southland with episodes ranging from a look at how menudo is made to the celebration surrounding the rededication of Angeles Flight. LA Times critic Howard Rosenberg calls Huell's style, "Intimate,magnificently unslick, utterly charming, and absolutely irresistible." Viewers agree, and VISITING With HUELL HOWSER continues to be one of the most popular programs on KCET - PBS Los Angeles.

18 episodes

Season Premiere

2005-01-07T12:30:00Z

13x01 Slash X Cafe

Season Premiere

13x01 Slash X Cafe

  • 2005-01-07T12:30:00Z30m

Huell pulls off the road in Barstow for a bite to eat at the Slash X Cafe, a favorite of off-roaders who usually pull up on their dirt bikes, quads or trucks.

2005-01-27T12:30:00Z

13x02 Big Dogs

13x02 Big Dogs

  • 2005-01-27T12:30:00Z30m

Known for their size and their sweet demeanor, Great Danes are often referred to as gentle giants. Huell visits the dedicated folks at Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions who find loving homes for Great Danes and other big dogs.

2005-02-16T12:30:00Z

13x03 Ukulele Man

13x03 Ukulele Man

  • 2005-02-16T12:30:00Z30m

Huell spends an afternoon with a 97-year-old ukulele maestro Bill Tapia. With a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face, Bill shares with all of us his remarkable and colorful life story and his lively music.

2005-03-04T12:30:00Z

13x04 Venice Beach

13x04 Venice Beach

  • 2005-03-04T12:30:00Z30m

Huell finds out why Venice Beach is such an popular attraction for both tourists and locals alike. He watches paddle tennis, volleyball and meets the “tree man.”

2005-03-20T12:30:00Z

13x05 Australian Football

13x05 Australian Football

  • 2005-03-20T12:30:00Z30m

Huell’s off to Fort Irwin to find an unlikely sports team—The Mojave Greens Australian Football Club.

2005-04-10T11:30:00Z

13x06 Amir's Garden

13x06 Amir's Garden

  • 2005-04-10T11:30:00Z30m

Once barren, but now planted with trees and shrubs, Amir's Garden in Griffith Park is an oasis. Huell visits and learns about the garden and the devotion of its creator.

2005-04-28T11:30:00Z

13x07 CABoom

13x07 CABoom

  • 2005-04-28T11:30:00Z30m

Huell attends CABoom, a first-of-its-kind festival and trade show focusing on contemporary architecture and design in Los Angeles.

2005-05-06T11:30:00Z

13x08 Diabetes

13x08 Diabetes

  • 2005-05-06T11:30:00Z30m

Huell doesn't have to travel far to find the most compelling and groundbreaking information available about obesity and diabetes in children for his new one-hour special.

Dr. Francine R. Kaufman, author of "Diabesity: The Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic That Threatens America--And What We Must Do to Stop It" is the head of the Center for Diabetes at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and a Professor of Pediatrics at USC. Dr. Kaufman shares with Huell cutting-edge science, patient stories and her personal journey to win this battle.

Huell will also hear from LAUSD Board President Marlene Canter about what positive steps the school district is taking to improve children’s health and well-being. She spearheaded the successful effort to ban the sale of soft drinks and junk food in LAUSD schools.

Huell then visits the Roybal Comprehensive Health Center to learn about its model diabetes management program linked to the LAC/USC Medical Center.

2005-05-23T11:30:00Z

13x09 Green Chiles

13x09 Green Chiles

  • 2005-05-23T11:30:00Z30m

Huell meets up with green chile aficionados at an annual event where hundreds of people line up for fresh, roasted New Mexico green chiles.

2005-06-13T11:30:00Z

13x10 Tiki

13x10 Tiki

  • 2005-06-13T11:30:00Z30m

Huell heads to Whittier and finds a unique company that specializes in Polynesian decor. Carved wood tikis, thatch umbrellas and bamboo fencing are just a few of the items they have on hand, which look as though they've come directly from the South Pacific.

2005-07-02T11:30:00Z

13x11 Pen Collectors

13x11 Pen Collectors

  • 2005-07-02T11:30:00Z30m

Huell meets a group of fountain pen collectors at their annual meeting.

2005-07-16T11:30:00Z

13x12 Food With History

13x12 Food With History

  • 2005-07-16T11:30:00Z30m

Join Huell on one of his favorite adventures, looking for good food. In this special, he not only samples delicious meals, but also learns the important history about Basque food and tamales.

2005-07-29T11:30:00Z

13x13 Commercial Acting Class

13x13 Commercial Acting Class

  • 2005-07-29T11:30:00Z30m

The Los Angeles Unified School District and the Hollywood Community Adult School team up with the Assistance League of Southern California to offer seniors a variety of recreational and educational programs in a nurturing, enriching environment . Huell drops in on a one of these lively and fulfilling classes.

2005-08-15T11:30:00Z

13x14 Tinita's Salsa

13x14 Tinita's Salsa

  • 2005-08-15T11:30:00Z30m

Huell meets a special woman in Lancaster who has not only turned her personal recipes into a line of delicious salsas, but also a successful family business.

2005-09-04T11:30:00Z

13x15 Moorten Botanical Garden

13x15 Moorten Botanical Garden

  • 2005-09-04T11:30:00Z30m

An amazing cactus garden that’s been a Palm Springs attraction for three generations.

2005-09-18T11:30:00Z

13x16 Tampico Spice

13x16 Tampico Spice

  • 2005-09-18T11:30:00Z30m

Huell visits Tampico Spice Company and sees how the spices are ground, sifted and mixed into aromatic blends. He also learns the history of this local institution which has been run by the Martinez family since 1947.

2005-10-23T11:30:00Z

13x17 Uncle Milton

13x17 Uncle Milton

  • 2005-10-23T11:30:00Z30m

Huell updates his popular visit to Uncle Milton adn his Ant Farm. More than 10 years later we see that Uncle Milton is still going strong.

2005-11-19T12:30:00Z

13x18 NASCAR

13x18 NASCAR

  • 2005-11-19T12:30:00Z30m

Huell visits the California Speedway and learns all about NASCAR in this one hour special.

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