Season 1

1993 · 24 episodes

Episodes

1Jefferson & La BreaIn the series premiere, Huell takes a walking tour of the Los Angeles neighborhood surrounding the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and La Brea Avenue. Guided by a local resident whose family has deep roots in the community, the episode explores the area's rich history, architectural evolution, and local neighborhood stories.
2KoreatownHuell spends the day exploring the vibrant cultural landscape of Koreatown in Los Angeles. He tours local neighborhood markets, drops into community institutions, and sits down with multi-generational business owners to learn about the heritage and growth of the district.
3Adult SchoolHuell Howser visits the Garfield School's Eastside Learning Center, an educational hub serving adult learners. The episode highlights a diverse student body ranging in age from 18 to 80 as they study language, gain new skills, and connect with their community.
4Roman GennHuell introduces viewers to Roman Genn, a highly talented political cartoonist who recently immigrated to Southern California from Russia. The episode explores Genn's artistic process, his unique satirical style, and his initial impressions of the American media landscape.
5Beverly Hills Dog ShowHuell travels to the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena to spend a day at the annual Kennel Club of Beverly Hills Dog Show. The episode highlights a wide variety of pedigree dog breeds and features interviews with their owners and handlers preparing for the competition.
6Senior Friends DayHuell Howser visits Macy Elementary School in La Habra to attend their annual Senior Friends Day event. The episode highlights multi-generational connections as students invite their grandparents, aunts, uncles, and older family members to spend a day participating in classroom activities and sharing quality time together.
7Whittier BoulevardHuell travels to East Los Angeles to explore the cultural and commercial significance of the historic Whittier Boulevard corridor. The episode features conversations with neighborhood merchants and residents about the community's rich local history.
8Angels Flight PreviewLong before its formal reopening, Huell secures an exclusive look at the early storage and restoration efforts surrounding the iconic Angels Flight funicular railway cars. He chats with civic preservationists working to bring the beloved orange transit line back to Bunker Hill.
9Watts TourHuell rides the Metro Blue Line with members of the Los Angeles Conservancy to the Watts neighborhood. Upon arrival, young docents from the Watts Towers Arts Center guide Huell on a detailed tour of the historic, monument-scale Watts Towers structure.
10West AdamsHuell Howser takes a guided historic architectural tour of the West Adams neighborhood in Los Angeles. The episode showcases the preservation efforts of the community and features up-close looks at the area's iconic Victorian and Craftsman-style homes.
11Bullocks WilshireHuell Howser visits the historic Bullocks Wilshire building on Wilshire Boulevard just days before the landmark department store officially closes its doors. The episode features interviews with long-time patrons and employees as they share their memories and reflect on the cultural legacy of the Los Angeles treasure.
12Little IndiaHuell Howser visits the neighborhood of Little India in Artesia, California. Accompanied by a local guide, the episode tours the vibrant district's traditional clothing stores, specialty sweet shops, neighborhood grocers, and regional restaurants.
14Iranian New YearHuell travels to Mason Park in Irvine to participate in an outdoor Iranian New Year (Norooz) celebration. The episode highlights cultural heritage through traditional music and dancing, ancient physical fitness demonstrations, and regional culinary traditions.
15TreesHuell explores regional nature preservation by first visiting the historic Orange Grove at California State University, Northridge, one of the last remaining agricultural groves in the area. The episode then travels to Paradise Canyon Elementary School in La Cañada to look at an immersive indoor rainforest environment created by a first-grade class.
16Street LightsHuell takes a tour examining the urban history of Los Angeles public infrastructure. The episode highlights the famous "Vermonica" street lamp art installation in East Hollywood before heading to the official Department of Street Lighting Museum to explore dozens of historic lighting designs.
18Braille GardenHuell spends an inspiring day learning about adaptive horticulture programs sponsored by the Braille Institute. The episode profiles two blind gardeners as they share their personal stories and demonstrate how they navigate and tend to their therapeutic garden spaces.
19LibrariesHuell explores the historic significance and community role of local public library systems amidst city-wide branch budget cuts. The episode features a poignant tour alongside county library representatives to emphasize the vital resources these centers provide to neighborhoods.
20Hollywood Farmers MarketHuell Howser visits the vibrant Hollywood Farmers Market on Ivar Street. The episode explores the outdoor marketplace as California farmers and local merchants showcase fresh regional produce, plants, baked goods, and handmade crafts.
21Echo ParkHuell Howser spends the day touring Echo Park in Los Angeles. Assisted by an assortment of local residents, the episode provides an insider's look at the neighborhood's history, diverse cultural landscape, and community events like the Lotus Festival.
22GardensHuell explores two distinct regional green spaces in Southern California. The first segment features a tour of the Japanese Garden situated at the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant, followed by a visit with local resident Ernie LaMere at his community-built pathway known as "Ernie's Walk."
23San Pedro Birthday PartyHuell attends a unique celebration at Berth 95 in San Pedro for retired longshoreman and accomplished banjo mentor Eddie Lowe's 85th birthday. The episode explores Lowe's musical legacy and gathers stories from the family, friends, and musicians he influenced.
24Fire Station 35Huell travels to Los Angeles Fire Station 35 on Hillhurst Avenue in Los Angeles. He meets with the local firefighters to provide viewers with a firsthand, behind-the-scenes look at daily operations and life inside a working community station house.
25Canter'sHuell Howser visits the historic Canter's Delicatessen on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles. The episode highlights the deli's rich history, its famous traditional Jewish comfort food, and interviews with long-term staff members and patrons.
26Central Library OpeningHuell joins tens of thousands of community members to celebrate the grand reopening celebration of the Los Angeles Central Library. The episode interviews library workers and patrons sharing their excitement and relief following the restoration of the historic downtown landmark.