Huell Howser

Huell Burnley Howser (October 18, 1945 – January 7, 2013) was an American television personality, actor, producer, writer, singer, and voice artist. He was best known for hosting, producing, and writing California's Gold and his human interest show Visiting... with Huell Howser. Howser's video chronicles of California offer an enhanced understanding of its history, culture, and people. He also voiced the Backson in Winnie the Pooh (2011). Howser was born in Gallatin, Tennessee, on October 18, 1945. He graduated from the University of Tennessee and served as student body president. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, Howser began his television career.