Tuesday, September 23, 2008

I Met Huell Howser

On Sunday I got to meet one of my many childhood heros, Huell Howser. That's right Huell Howser. Are you more surprised that I met him or that he is my childhood hero? Huell Howser is best known for his T.V. show on PBS, "California's Gold." I used to watch this show every weekend. One of the reasons why I love California history is because of this great program.
Huell has been just about everywhere in California interviewing people about anything he can think of. I am pretty sure that there isn't a place I have been in California that he has not done a show on, or at least it seems that way. His travels inspire me and make me want to go to all of the same places.

I got to meet this man because he was speaking in Irvine and my wife's parents got tickets for us all to go. In his speech he talked about his life and how he ended up in California doing a show about California. He was very funny and had a great outlook on life. I was honored to get the chance to speak to him and shake his hand.

Have you ever met someone famous who you admire for their accomplishments? Post a comment and tell us about it.

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi this is Jenna!
It's really cool that you met Huell Howser.
I have never met anyone that inspired me.
I have met two famous people that I liked but don't that much anymore.
I think were going to have a awesome year.

jenna

Anonymous said...

Hi!This is Michelle. Thats amazing that you met Huell Howser.In the classroom you said that he gave you a lot things.Also I wish I saw your wife at the fall family.I hope I'm gonna have a great year!

Anonymous said...

Hi this is Cloyie. I thought that was very awesome that you met Huell Howser. I wish that table 4 got the most table points. Thank you for teaching me and our class.

Anonymous said...

This is Cloyie. How did you meet Houell Howser. Was it fun meeting him.

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Anonymous said...

hi this is Jenna!
Could you please look at the question box.

Anonymous said...

i never met a cerleberty like you.i think oyu are very lucky.

Anonymous said...

hi this jonathon ,
i have a question...
did you get a atograph from Huell Howser?

Anonymous said...

hi this is cloyie Yoon.im sorry that there is two coments that are the same comment.I think that i pressed the botten to post your comment.

Anonymous said...

hi its cloyie .i am asking if you put more than one comment can you get more table points?

Anonymous said...

This is Jonathan. I think that it was awsome that you met Huell Howser.

Anonymous said...

Hello! I'm Jonathan. I think that Huell Howser is a very inspiring man. Now he is one of my favorite famous people. I hope to learn more about him. I'm sure that I'll have a fantastic year. See ya!

Anonymous said...

Hi Mr. Laing,

It's Ty and you are lucky that you met Huell Howser. My parents love his show.

I met Mike Vitar. He was "Benny The Jet Rodriguez" in The Sandlot(it used to be my favorite movie). He was really nice and autographed some baseballs for me and my sister. He is a fireman now, like my dad. Hope we have a great year.

Mr. Laing said...

I would like to thank TY for actually responding to the question that I asked in my post. I want you to share something rather than just say silly things.

Neda said...

Hi! It's Darius.
I got to meet President Clinton when we were in New York. We saw him at Radio City Music Hall for the Christmas Special. We were sitting in the first row and Mom took me over to him in the third row to offer him Mom's seat so he could sit up front next to me. My mom said to say hello to President Clinton and I said that he was not the President because George Bush was President! My mom got very mad and was embarrased.I am very happy that you met Huel Howser.
Your friend,
Darius

Anonymous said...

Someone that inspires me is Misty May.
I have never met her but she inspires me because she is so strong and nice.I am going to have a great year.


Jenna

Anonymous said...

helloo this is moi Esther Kim and I actually never ever ever met a famous person before.:[ I would like to meet the auther of The Kingdom Keepers.[hehe] If I do I am gonna scream!He inspired me to add a lot of really interesting details in my writing.I don't mean to brag but uh I atually got a lot of complements from my third grade teacher,Mrs.Bringas.Also I would like to add that I think that it was sooooo cool that you met Huell Howser.I hope that I can have a great time learning this year!

Esther Kim

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Anonymous said...

cpYes, yes I have. And it would be Beakman of the Beakman's World show. I admire him because he's very funny but he can also tell you a lot about science and physics.

Anonymous said...

I have met a lot of nurses at my moms work. My mom works on the hart level. Another person I know is my friends dad who is a fire fighter. Also, Davis's moms.



From,
Sabrina

Anonymous said...

My mom also inspires me because she's a vet and thats neat. She is so cool and works at a great work. she is so nice and is always ready to work and fix animals. she always is a great mom and can always help me when I need it. But most of all I love her and she will always be me Jenna Mitchell's mom.

Anonymous said...

I saw him on tv!!!!

sharon