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*Top 5 Huell Howser Food Episodes: In Memoriam.

Who knew that Hot Dog On A Stick started right on the beach in Santa Monica? Or that some real dogs, at least, like avocados?

Huell Howser did, of course.

In honor of Huell Howser's passing last night, here's a look at 5 of our fave video clips from his show California's Gold:

5. Huell visits the site of the original Hot Dog On A Stick.

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4. Howser outs In-N-Out's secret menu.

3. Huell hangs out at a lowrider show!

2. Howser discovers that some dogs like avocados too.

And, finally …

1. Howser goes to Coachella, discovers “tens of thousands of very happy people.”

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