California's Communities Alameda

California's Communities Alameda

[@sharonm.t.2492]

My dear dad (RIP) was retired about 20 years ago and after this theater opened back up, he loved it so much that he got a job working in the front ticket office. He also would be their Santa every holiday - and different characters for the 4th of July parades, i.e. Carl from 'Up!' Seeing this video hits my heart. He was kind of like Alameda's honorary Santa for a bit. He passed in 2016.

[@anthonylong9067]

I am so glad to be from Alameda. The only thing in this video i was confused about was they didnt show the USS Hornet. I was hoping you'd get on board the ship and check it out. But still. Alameda has a lot to offer within our tiny 5 mile long island.

[@oaklandlatinosunited]

Huell Howser in Alameda that's Amazing that's Incredible.

[@sly2392]

miss you a lot huell. REST IN PEACE.

[@tacocruiser4238]

I always preferred Jim's for breakfast.

[@LastCubScout]

Easier to get a seat, and great food.

[@sharonm.t.2492]

My dad loved Ole's - step-dad loves Jim's. I think I prefer Ole's. But enjoy both.

[@darlenereese8656]

I loved tillies also

[@rickfaller4107]

They could have gotten somebody other than Colonel Sanders to do the commentating. Grew up and spent 26 years on the Island. Great place to live back in the day. The only thing that needs to be improved is overnight accommodations. Slim pickens!

[@ajw8623]

Not Colonel Sanders more like Foghorn Leghorn.

[@phongphong4640]

Rick Faller, where have you been? You don't know Huell Howser? He was and will always been an ICONIC American Hero. I LOVE Huell Howser and I live in New York City. I have seen hundreds of Huell's shows. He is a true Californian Gold. California is so lucky to have a legendary figure like Huell Howser.

[@sharonm.t.2492]

You're right. Got an Airbnb for later this month and there weren't many. Forget a hotel/motel - like you said: slim pickens! (Mom's was full for our get together)

[@GeeBee909]

Hey, without "Colonel Sanders" as you call him, there would be NO program. It was the great Huell Howser (Colonel Sanders to you) who wrote, produced and directed these shows, ALL of them. The California Gold T.V. series was a project of the heart for Huell (who was VERY well known to us Southern California residence) as he produced HUNDREDS of them shown on many PBS stations. The man was extremely intelligent and kind to everyone, and it's too bad that people like you try and put him down. Huell would most likely smile and ignore you, however I hope one day you learn to LISTEN instead of talk and criticize. Huell OWNED all of these shows himself, and when he passed away donated his entire collection to a local university. RIP Huell, there ARE some of us who miss you and your great voice.

[@channeldawn]

Exactly-Ben lives on!

[@LadyJay252]

@11:29 "I call it art, sir" love it. Love Putman (not Putnam) RIP

[@casbah1982]

Did Ben Putman die?

[@sharonm.t.2492]

He passed too!?? My dad worked with him at the theater for a while after he retired. Dad passed in 2016.

[@drguffey]

I've never been in a better Waffle Shop !! Ole's is the best !

[@reddolly27]

The commentator, his exaggerated zeal and loud irritating voice ruined what should have been a look at this wonderful city.

[@sharonm.t.2492]

Huell Howser was a famous voice - I guess I had gotten used to him. He has since passed. 😞

[@jasonedwards9642]

Yeah, had to mute it, guy's voice and fake enthusiasm is way over the top. Too bad...