Skip to main content

Up Next

Man Mi Bakery

Man Mi Bakery

Season 8 Episode 807
29:47
Diving School

Diving School

Season 8 Episode 808
58:59
Bullock's Tea Room

Bullock's Tea Room

Season 8 Episode 810
58:24
Soft Drinks

Soft Drinks

Season 8 Episode 811
28:34
Pop Up Books

Pop Up Books

Season 8 Episode 812
26:10
Orchids

Orchids

Season 8 Episode 813
27:59
Donut Man

Donut Man

Season 8 Episode 815
25:20
Miso

Miso

Season 8 Episode 816
25:48
Harps

Harps

Season 8 Episode 817
29:38
Bell Gardens

Bell Gardens

Season 8 Episode 818
27:09
Doheny Mansion

Doheny Mansion

Season 8 Episode 819
28:59
Russian Ballet

Russian Ballet

Season 8 Episode 820
25:46
Back to Show
Visiting with Huell Howser

Fire Trucks

Season 8 Episode 806

If you’ve ever wondered where old fire trucks go when they retire, here’s the show for you. Joe Ortiz (a retired fireman) has collected one of the largest collections of antique and modern firefighting equipment around. Huell goes to Joe’s house in Shadow Hills for a personal tour and a very special ride in the back of a hook and ladder.

Support Provided By
Season
Seal Beach
27:09
Huell visits the warm coastal community of Seal Beach.
Griffith Observatory Special
54:33
Huell takes a special look at the restoration of The Griffith Observatory.
Ferndell
28:18
Huell visits a magical place in Griffith Park.
Big Fish
26:54
Huell visits with a man who raised a giant goldfish that is now 3 feet long.
Fireboat
30:58
Huell visits San Pedro Harbor and sees what has happened with the Old Fireboat.
Chino Dairy
28:43
Huell visits a dairy farm and learns about the rich history and uncertain future of dairy.
Woodworkers
27:26
Huell watches two California woodworkers at work.
Guadalupe Guitar Strings
28:34
Huell visits a family run business in East LA that makes guitar strings.
Drive-In
28:57
Huell visits the Mission Tiki Drive-In movie theater.
Summer Ice
27:42
Huell samples some unique and tasty frozen specialties imported from Mexico and Singapore.
Short Fuse Tour
28:37
Huell gets a special tour from Bill Mann, a.k.a. “Short Fuse”.
Space Shuttle Cafe
24:56
Huell visits with a couple who have a cafe in the shape of a space shuttle.
Active loading indicator