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California's Gold with Huell Howser

Blue Angels

They're one of the most famous air squadrons in the world -- serving as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors not only for our Navy, but for our country. We're talking about the Blue Angels who, since first formed in 1946, have been demonstrating their flying skills and maneuvers to literally millions of spectators each year. And for over 30 years the Blue Angels have been a part of "California's Gold." Since 1967 the squadron has spent the winter at Naval Air Facility, El Centro, training pilots and new crew members. The good weather and open spaces make this a perfect place to practice and, over the years, squadron members have become a welcome part of the community in Imperial County during their three months of intensive preparation for the 70 air shows they fly each season. On this particular adventure host Huell Howser accepts an invitation to spend a couple of days with the Blue Angels and ends up not only watching them train, but actually gets to go up with them in an F/A18 Hornet for the ride of a lifetime. Huell also meets former Blue Angel pilots who talk about the "good old days," and visits with local citizens who talk about the pride the community of El Centro feels in having the squadron there each winter. All in all, it's a fast-paced, high- powered, high altitude adventure in search of "California's Gold."

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Music Video
26:29
Huell’s television first!!! Will it be a hit or will dogs be howling all over our viewing area?
La Grange
28:18
Huell travels to the small town of La Grange to see an amazing part of our states history.
Masumoto Family Farm
28:20
Huell travels to Central California to visit the 80 acre Masumoto Family Farm.
Cape Mendocino Lighthouse
28:39
Join Huell as he searches for the renovated and relocated Cape Mendocino Lighthouse.
Catalina Casino
28:22
Huell gets special tour of a California icon: the Catalina Casino.
Headwaters Forest Reserve
28:17
Join Huell as he gets a tour of this historic and controversial piece of land.
Rain Bird
27:59
Huell explores the remarkable history of sprinkler manufacturer Rain Bird.
Land Sailing
24:29
Huell travels to the Mojave Desert's El Mirage Dry Lake to witness land sailing.
Jojoba
27:59
Huell visits, with Larry and Donna Charpied, their 10-acre jojoba farm in Riverside.
Chiriaco Summit
28:17
Situated 30 miles east of Indio, this popular stop is celebrating its 75th anniversary.
Neptune Pool
26:48
Huell gets a Hearst Castle tour including a “swim of a lifetime” in the Neptune Pool.
Capitol Steps
28:32
Huell goes straight to the top: California’s Capitol Building, a stunning neoclassical gem
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