Elephant Update | Visiting with Huell Howser | KCET

In what has become a classic, Huell returns to the San Diego Wild Animal Park to say hello to Nita, the retired elephant.
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[@guslevy3506]

This is not only one of the best Huell episodes ever…but one of the best things ever on tv

[@techreviews.heretoday.gonetomo]

Rememered this from the original air date. Have watched it many times, very touching.. "Nita" Passed away 02/25//2009, But Memories live on.. :^)

[@miladydoe]

I first saw this in 1987 and I cried and I cried again today.

[@moogoogourami8217]

You're not alone, milady, same with me.

[@RickAZCA]

I was at the Park the day they filmed this. Went up to Huell and introduced myself. He could not have been nicer. Rest in Peace Huell.

[@KennyboyGM]

RickAZCA back in 1987? That’s crazy.

[@CryingOrc1]

The original footage has a special place in my heart and this is the first time I watched this. It warms my heart. Rest in Peace Charlie Franks, Huell Houser.

[@vaultusa]

Want to thank good old ol' Louie for bringing me to this video after reading about it in his book, "Louie take a look at this!, My time with huell howser."

[@Marckymarc71]

I'm reading it now and just had to revisit this episode after reading Luis' recollection of it :)

[@wowguy3562]

My daughter got me the book for Christmas, I'm so happy to have found this video. Thank you Louie for filming this, its beautiful

[@jarimikkola2997]

It took a minute or two, but she remembers her handler well.

[@MoMo-xb7nr]

This is a great follow up to a cool vid, is so great

[@conqueringlion420]

That was pure magic sir. God bless

[@miriammoreno4461]

that is so beautiful these are the types of stories that matter .

[@heyjude99]

miriam moreno I AGREE!!!. VERY BEAUTIFUL AND SO FULL OF LOVE!!!!

[@heyjude99]

THANK YOU HUELL. THANK YOU MR. CHARLIE FRANKS. AND MOST IMPORTANTLY NEETA. FOR THE BEST VIDEO LOG AND PROGRAM WE HAVE EVER SEEN!!!!!!!!!!. L-O-V-E. Love-In-Peace

[@sundaze3525]

This was the saddest thing I ever seen. RIP Huell.

[@bubbybearist]

What a wonderful story. Touched my heart. I hope and pray ALL elephants are humanely treated. Thank you Huell for sharing.

[@mdhh7859]

Wow 😳 this always always touched me from when I first saw it on tv 📺 Amazing 🤩 enteral love 💕 Still thinking about this in the year 2021

[@marvingoodman7381]

Saw the original video a few years ago. Nice that there was an update...

[@bing78]

Love this clip.

[@chrisstephens5310]

wow

[@wowguy3562]

Awesome job Louie

[@franciscosandiego3026]

This is sad the trainer the elephant, and the reporter all are dead.

[@PatrickMcManusNY]

I love Charlie Frank's hat, anyone know where one could purchase one?

[@Bigbird108]

I wonder if Nita was aware whenever they mentioned Charlie’s name.

[@operasinger2126]

Wow.

[@JCtheROD]

"Nita what are you doing out there, you better get over here before i whip and cane you like i used to" Yea this is a real love story, you can just tell from Charlie's voice That he respects these majestic creatures.

[@cungnawlkawlhla8789]

When i was young,we use eliphan tail hair for aring.

[@cheezywheezy5568]

it's crazy how all these guys are now dead :(

[@dutchdna]

Asian cow? I thought it was an elephant ;)

[@gamberjr2329]

oh yeah, love a first site....thats why he has a bull hook in his hand in every picture.

[@vidguy007]

Thats a cain.

[@joekidd777]

It was his cane,idiot.

[@brendaweiner43]

@@joekidd777at 15:50, that's no cane- Huell and the trainers show it's an old bull hook. You could tell her old owner, though he loved her, they had a relationship based on the threat of pain.