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Visiting with Huell Howser
Zanja Mandre
Season 9
Episode 901
When people think of water in Los Angeles, they think of William Mulholland and the movie CHINATOWN, but in this episode Huell literally uncovers the very first irrigation ditch in Los Angeles. Started in 1781 and in use till the early 1900’s, Huell meets up with a couple of amateur archaeologists who have uncovered a ‘lost’ section of the Mother Ditch, or Zanja Madre.
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28:36
Huell and a group of schoolchildren go back in time to the early 1800s.

26:44
Huell visits the many local Farmers Markets in Los Angeles.

54:59
Huell revisits the Red Car Tunnels under Los Angeles.

28:23
A visit with actress Shelley Morrison to Animal Acres.

24:58
Huell attends an event connected with the Iranian New Year’s celebration.

28:16
Huell visits Stan’s Corner Doughnut Shop of Westwood, California.

27:55
Join Huell for this L.A. adventure as he uncovers two remarkable treasures.

26:06
Huell Howser visits the Glendale Civic Auditorium for RAQS LA, a belly dance festival.