TV series

California's Gold

1990–2017 · 24 seasons

A gentle, curious wander through ordinary places made fascinating by an enthusiastic host's genuine delight in everything he finds.

Overview: California's Gold is a public television human interest program that explores the natural, cultural, and historical features of California. The series ran for 24 seasons beginning in 1991, and was produced and hosted by Huell Howser in collaboration with KCET, Los Angeles. The series ceased production when Howser retired in November 2012, shortly before his death on January 7, 2013, although episodes continue to be shown on KCET and are featured on the page at the station's website about his shows. The show's theme song varies between several renditions of "California, Here I Come", but was most often played on the series by local musicians Eddie Enderle and Richard Chon.
How it feels: Warm, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Exploration, art, nature, friendship
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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