Huell Burnley Howser (October 18, 1945 – January 7, 2013) was an American actor, comedian, and television personality who is best known for the travel television show California's Gold.
Early life
Howser was born Huell Burnley Howser in Gallatin, Tennessee on October 18, 1945. He studied at University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was raised in both Knoxville, Tennessee, and in Los Angeles, California.
Death
On January 7, 2013, at 1:11 AM, Howser died in Palm Springs, California of prostate cancer at the age of 67.
References
Other websites
Huell Howser Productions
Huell's Interactive L.A. from the KCET website
Huell Howser - California's Dreamer , from the KVIE website
PBS host Huell Howser on life, death and an unscheduled visit with ‘The Simpsons’ Lunch With Huell Q&A with Huell Howser by Aaron Proctor in the Pasadena Weekly August 20, 2008.