Huell Howser visits the Bagdad Cafe.

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  • čas přidán 22. 05. 2008
  • If I have posted too much video, please let me know and I'll take it down.
    This is my favorite part from an absolute classic Road Trip.
    The unexpected intrusion, the interesting locals, and the over-the-phone interview which finally provides an answer to his speculation about the significance of the painting on the wall !
    Adam Carolla once claimed that Huell's van could break down in the driveway on his way to filming a show,.... and Huell would still find enough to film and talk about to make the 1 hour show.
    This episode confirms that statement.
    This segment was actually the most eventful part of the Newberry Springs episode. The whole show is gold !
    I recommend you buy the complete video or look out for it on TV.
    www.calgold.com/roadtrip/Defau...

Komentáře • 324

  • @McSquiggins
    @McSquiggins Před 11 lety +46

    He shook that dude's hand for a full 30 seconds.

  • @chriscosentino3057
    @chriscosentino3057 Před 8 lety +81

    I would have never heard of Huell Howser if not for Carolla. Thanks Adam!

  • @Luffy55555
    @Luffy55555 Před 13 lety +34

    Huell is a master of the interviewing practice. In this video, everyone around him is giving him NOTHING, but he still manages to keep us all watching. What talent!

  • @Danimal1577
    @Danimal1577 Před 11 lety +27

    This will go down as one of the greatest moments on television history.

  • @jago76
    @jago76 Před 9 lety +61

    I'd like to hear more from the General!

  • @neilchair
    @neilchair Před 13 lety +19

    "We got ostrich, buffalo... uh, everything that's on the menu." Love it!

  • @thecrappin
    @thecrappin Před 13 lety +28

    -Your a resident of Newberry Springs?
    -Im a resident of the world
    -Oh, wooow

    • @Danimal1577
      @Danimal1577 Před 4 lety +9

      Huell just gets up and walks away lol. You can tell for a sec Huell’s thinking “This guy’s nuts” then moves on. Was pretty slick about it

    • @punchline43
      @punchline43 Před 3 lety +1

      @@Danimal1577 Well the old guy did say he was 98. And not a "fukkup" 😆

  • @theblackstarorder
    @theblackstarorder Před 13 lety +12

    Huell makes "California Gold" out of any situation. He's a master.
    "I'm a real general, not a fuck up." - Brilliant. One of the best quotes ever.
    Not to mention, "Burt Lancaster's never been here." I think I'll start randomly saying that.
    The big guy in the blue shirt is rad too.
    Thanks for the upload!

  • @Danimal1577
    @Danimal1577 Před 7 lety +34

    This is an amazing piece of television history. Straight out of a David Lynch film, but in real life.

  • @enomiriamjpg
    @enomiriamjpg Před 15 lety +8

    i just love how long he holds the guy's hand while he's on the phone..

  • @MesaTulsa42
    @MesaTulsa42 Před 9 lety +23

    It's gotta be when he has the one way conversation on the phone with the owner. "So Burt Lancaster has never been here.....you just bought the picture?" Classic.

  • @ecurb962
    @ecurb962 Před 7 lety +34

    One of my favorite episodes, this entire situation is just....odd.

    • @xaviergonzalez9549
      @xaviergonzalez9549 Před 7 lety +4

      Bruce Forrest the phone call was hilarious 😂

    • @seanmichael7714
      @seanmichael7714 Před 5 lety +2

      Dude! So uncomfortable! LMFAO

    • @seanmichael7714
      @seanmichael7714 Před 5 lety +6

      Tell us about this place... we're burning up tape here! WTF LMFAO

    • @Trainy2
      @Trainy2 Před 5 lety +4

      The long awkward handshake with the cook there was my favorite part.

  • @ShaithMaster
    @ShaithMaster Před 6 lety +10

    1:58 "I didn't either, they just showed up..." LOLOLOL

  • @Nicolasmondragon707
    @Nicolasmondragon707 Před 11 lety +12

    6:33 "The General is here" That's what they said when Huell entered heaven. RIP to my favorite man in television Huell Howser the King of California TV

  • @ecurb962
    @ecurb962 Před 7 lety +22

    "There's plenty of quiet in Newberry Springs" he says, yelling the entire time he was there.

    • @seanmichael7714
      @seanmichael7714 Před 5 lety +2

      Now tell us about this place! We're burning up tape here! LMFAO

    • @BPoweredLove
      @BPoweredLove Před 5 lety +1

      Yep. Quiet until Huell brought his loud, obnoxious hillbilly ass there.

  • @TheHoodhistorian
    @TheHoodhistorian Před 11 lety +8

    ! RIP HUELL HOWSER ! He will be truely missed ! I wouldnt be the Hood Historian if it wasnt for Huell . I've watched huell since about 1991 when i was in 4th grade growing up in long beach when he was on KCET . Thanks for making the shows and bringing places we drive right by everyday and couldnt care less about to life and showing us the value they once had or still have... I will miss you huell!

  • @gbshaun
    @gbshaun  Před 14 lety +6

    @Luffy55555
    I like how, upon hearing "I'm a resident of the world....." Huell suddenly realizes what he's dealing with with the "General".
    Then, later on (3:29) he totally ignores the General's instruction to read the guest book.
    Classic show.

  • @anitahamlin2411
    @anitahamlin2411 Před rokem +4

    Oh, only Huell could make a negative into a positive with such ease and grace. He had such a positive vibe!

  • @greenbeaverfilms
    @greenbeaverfilms Před 12 lety +5

    My favorite line:
    5:31 - "So you pull over on old route 66 off the 40 freeway and spend the morning in the Bagdad Cafe?"
    "Well, long enough to eat".
    I also like how the cook leans back as far away from Huell as possible.

  • @PatDog949
    @PatDog949 Před 13 lety +6

    "Burt Lancaster's never been here."
    "They don't need to bring in the extras, they're already here! A-hah!"

  • @alejandroza79
    @alejandroza79 Před 10 lety +15

    Are you kidding?? I wish this video had no end.

  • @Trax0r1
    @Trax0r1 Před 8 lety +27

    Adam Carolla brought me here.

  • @edcook9747
    @edcook9747 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Huell was simply enjoyable. He had a habit of asking a question and not sticking around for full answer. One time a park ranger lit into him for doing that. Huell just took it and put it in the segment!!! Too funny!

  • @_JDMartinez
    @_JDMartinez Před 8 lety +15

    this is almost surreal. poor Huell!

  • @Spiritualchick82
    @Spiritualchick82 Před 14 lety +3

    Huell is awesome. He makes any topic seem interesting.

  • @Johnson00078
    @Johnson00078 Před 11 lety +8

    This is my favorite CZcams video of all time.

  • @sentient02970
    @sentient02970 Před 11 lety +7

    The endless phone handhold/shake.

  • @Aright231
    @Aright231 Před 11 lety +4

    I realize just how special Huell was. I mean, with his build and personality, he could have pursued more lucrative and selfish means of employment, but instead he saw the American Dream in the nooks and crannies of Cali. 7:20-7:40: that laugh represents the joy he found in discovering CA and sharing it with us. Three generations of my family enjoyed his programs and will continue to relate to his enthusiasm for our home state. RIP Huell Howser!

  • @dusterdude238
    @dusterdude238 Před 9 lety +9

    a friend and I stopped in at the Bag Dad several years ago, on Our way out to visit his cousin in Needles Ca. I had the ostrich Burger and my friend had the buffalo burger. I met General Bob too. say,wheres "Terry" in this video? he was working the counter at the time. my friend asked him where they kept the ostriches, and Terry kidded with him and told him "Oh their out back" LOL. he was cool and a real character.
    Terry seemed to have psychic ability's also. after talking to the General for a few seconds, I was thinking to my self, that the general was [ umm how can I say this nicely?] "a little more Odd then Even"? and terry piped up that he "didn't like the things I was thinking about the General, that he was his friend and a regular" I was tripped out!
    Terry agreed to participate in a kind of impromptu psychic test. I drew figures on napkins and had terry concentrate on the back of each napkin as to which figures were on the front. He got 8 out of ten correct! I told him he has a true Gift, with these abilities. and that he was a very strong sender, and that I also had a gift of being a receiver, [the ability to pick up on people's emotions and sometimes but rarely thoughts ]
    I was shocked when I heard Mr Howser Had passed. he is sorely missed:(

  • @bootska
    @bootska Před 3 lety +1

    Adam Carolla brings me here about once a year.

  • @scojo1382
    @scojo1382 Před 11 lety +4

    RIP Huell. Thanks for the laughs and some sincerely interesting information.

  • @MangoHombre
    @MangoHombre Před 11 lety +1

    I had the privilege to meet Huell once when he was doing a story on some to-do in Redlands, California. Very warm and genuine. He was just as enthusiastic about everything as he was when he was on camera. I asked him about a story he did about the "Bridge to Nowhere" in San Gabriel Canyon. I had hiked the 4 1/2 miles to get there a few years before. I asked him if he had helicoptered in. He said "Oh, GOODness NO! We'all WALKED!" The way he said it was 100% Huell. You will never be forgotten.

  • @remogaggi82
    @remogaggi82 Před 5 lety +5

    The most awkward 8 minutes on the history of earth.

  • @soda4
    @soda4 Před 11 lety +2

    Thanks so much for posting this. Many nights visiting my Grandpa on Saturday nights we would always tune in KCET. Grandpa's gone and now a part of my relationship with him is gone. Huell now has the perfect view of California's Gold from his perch in heaven. God Bless Huell Howser's soul.

  • @pattiescats
    @pattiescats Před 7 lety +5

    Much Love For Andre And The Cafe, If You Don't Know Her ' Don't Judge Her, Spent much time there and LOVED every second of it. she would give you the shirt off her back for anyone in need and DID

  • @the916
    @the916 Před 15 lety +4

    "The General" has to get his own show!
    LMAO!

  • @saskrotch
    @saskrotch Před 13 lety +2

    haha i like how huell shakes the one dudes hand for at least 25 seconds straight

  • @Luffy55555
    @Luffy55555 Před 14 lety +2

    "I'm a resident of the world....."
    Then Huell splits! HAHAHA!!!

  • @janterrirocks
    @janterrirocks Před 12 lety +1

    This is truly the mother of all Huell clips!

  • @spykatt
    @spykatt Před 2 lety +1

    You know when a video opens with a giant, growling man who looks like he is about to attack, it is going to be legendary!

  • @MissFormosa
    @MissFormosa Před 15 lety +1

    Absolutely Priceless!

  • @dave9351
    @dave9351 Před 7 měsíci

    Remember folks, this isn't Mississippi, this is California :)
    "Am I on TV ?" Classic !

  • @spialien1
    @spialien1 Před 11 lety +1

    This is one of the greatest episodes Huell ever did, it makes me laugh out loud every time I see it. The whole Burt Lancaster thing is hililirous. The General is so great too. You can see Huell is a little afraid of him. And the truck driver "I like to eat here too" Too funny. I have loved watching California's Gold since I came across it back around 1998. Thank you Huell Howser for all the great memories, and for giving all of us so much information about our own backyard. RIP my good man!

  • @westy40
    @westy40 Před 12 lety +2

    Gotta love huell! lol He can spend an hour talking about a pebble and tell you how fascinating it is lol

  • @migitymock
    @migitymock Před 9 lety +12

    I wonder if they serve Mangria there?

  • @dixiechicksdoc
    @dixiechicksdoc Před 16 lety +2

    I've been looking for this on e forever. THanks so much for posting it!

  • @gbshaun
    @gbshaun  Před 12 lety +2

    Thanks Jon, yes all classic HH moments!

  • @Rob_Kates
    @Rob_Kates Před 6 lety +16

    Adam Carolla got a kick out of this guy. He joked about how Huell just showed up, with no notice, and he expected everyone to be glad to chat with him.

  • @wandering_heart
    @wandering_heart Před 3 lety +1

    "WELL THAT'S OK WE LIKE IT QUIET! HUH HUH HUH!" 🤣😂 read the roooooom, guy.

  • @downsouthhustlin
    @downsouthhustlin Před 11 lety +1

    the guys says "read this (pointing to the guestbook) this man's 85 and this man's 82. Read what they're leaving to the world" and then Huell goes straight to reading the menu.

  • @edcook9747
    @edcook9747 Před 7 měsíci

    I have a Huell Howser map of california that shows every place he visited. Normal state map size with Huell Points. Little by little getting to them. Great Map and keepsake!

  • @GothGuy885
    @GothGuy885 Před 6 měsíci

    my friend and I stopped into the Bagdad Cafe on our way to Needles Ca, many years ago, met General Bob, he was a trip. wondering where their cook [ forget his name ] was in the vid? he was a cook at that time, very nice guy. I had the ostrich Burger ,he cooked it to order with his "secret ingredient" it smelt and tasted delicious. 😋he even sat in my seat at the counter and held it for me while I went to the restroom my friend had the Buffalo burger. loved this place 😀👍 Thanks Loved your ostrich burger" smelt and tasted Great!

  • @forgotten_radio
    @forgotten_radio Před 14 lety +2

    "Ostrich, Buffalo.... everything that's on the menu."

  • @robstelcraws007
    @robstelcraws007 Před 11 lety

    Forever missed. PBS, California, all of us won't be the same without you!

  • @WrvrUgoThrUR
    @WrvrUgoThrUR Před 5 lety +2

    Gotta watch this simulcast with the 12/5/18 episode of the Adam Carolla Podcast. Huell Howser, sub-par community access level programming with PBS funding.

  • @Batz5150
    @Batz5150 Před rokem

    Huell is the man! No one powers through this kinda of journalistic chaos like this man. My eternal respects!

  • @hihello1979
    @hihello1979 Před rokem

    I am a huge fan of the movie " Cafe Bagdad" and always wanted to visit the actual cafe someday. Hopefully, it is still open until getting to visit!

  • @drsaliards
    @drsaliards Před 14 lety +1

    this is awesome... and a small break of my heart. i love huell. thank god we can watch the failed interviews too. any more out there??? he still handles it with the simpleton charm that disarms. where the fuck does he come from?

  • @mayraaaful
    @mayraaaful Před 7 měsíci

    “We’re havin’ a ball out here!” 7:20 😂

  • @socalguy24
    @socalguy24 Před 13 lety +1

    This is awesome, thanks Carolla!

  • @CookedOutsider
    @CookedOutsider Před rokem +1

    “We got ostreech, buffalo..um…everything that’s on the menuuu..”

  • @charged04
    @charged04 Před 15 lety

    This absolute gold. He totally dissed "Bob" @ 5:10...haha...I think "Bob" was the cajun guy in The Waterboy movie....hahaha

  • @hemibrown
    @hemibrown Před 15 lety

    That is classic! Thanks for posting.

  • @phongphong4640
    @phongphong4640 Před 2 lety +1

    They serve ostrich omelette at the cafe?! Good enough reason for me to visit there from New York City!
    Huell still performed beautifully even in that weird situation. He seemed a bit uncomfortable and that added to his authenticity.

  • @2403328
    @2403328 Před 14 lety +1

    i grew up there. It use to be called the sidewinder cafe. my mom actually use to work there. Pam and Tommy stopped by on their way to havisu, when they made the famous video. my brother was a dishwasher there when they stopped by. he got their autograph. He also said that tommy was a pretty cool guy and pam was acting like a beotch

  • @L33tP1ckL
    @L33tP1ckL Před 15 lety

    '...The unexpected intrusion, the interesting locals, and the over-the-phone interview which finally provides an answer to his speculation about the significance of the painting on the wall !'
    So perfectly said! This is an absolutely hilarious video (one of the funniest I have ever seen) of a real favorite of mine Huell Howser. Thanx for sharing.

  • @thefancyray
    @thefancyray Před 12 lety +2

    I lived in L.A. for 5 years and I ALWAYS enjoy Huell Howser - this video is simply WONDERFUL, Funny and it made me LAUGH more than once!!!

  • @SteinbeckCountry
    @SteinbeckCountry Před 12 lety +1

    5:07 !! (clapping) I COME IN HERE ALL THE TIME I HAVE MY COFFEE BLAH BLAH........... -- Huell just ignores him! hahaaa!!

  • @guddagudda420
    @guddagudda420 Před 11 lety +7

    BURT LANCASTER

  • @elchoya100
    @elchoya100 Před 11 lety

    omigosh this is absoloutly spectacular

  • @theboundless1
    @theboundless1 Před 2 lety +1

    Carolla wasn't lying at all. that was tough to watch.

  • @Trax0r1
    @Trax0r1 Před 12 lety +1

    Thumbs-up if you only know who this guy is because of Adam Carolla and Dana Gould. That's Amazing!

  • @desertdefender
    @desertdefender Před 5 lety +1

    25-second handshake starts at 1:49. LOL

  • @EstebanRuizOrcaOrkestar
    @EstebanRuizOrcaOrkestar Před 13 lety +1

    I love me some HUELL

  • @Danimal1577
    @Danimal1577 Před 11 lety +1

    Rest In Peace Huell. We'll miss you buddy.

  • @seanmichael7714
    @seanmichael7714 Před 5 lety +2

    They should do an independent film about huell Howser and the show and other things surrounding it and have Billy Bob Thornton play the part of huell and recreate this scene at some point in the movie that would be so awesome! LOL there would be scenes where he would just be showing up at places without calling ahead of time and just start interviewing people RFLMAO I'd watch that :-) rest in peace Mr Houser :-)

  • @subson23
    @subson23 Před 15 lety +1

    Huell is truly the Michael Scott of PBS... bring on the awkwardness!!

  • @eldo500
    @eldo500 Před 15 lety

    This one is so epic!

  • @graveeverystep
    @graveeverystep Před 14 lety

    love it... now I'm going to have to include this cafe in my trek across the US trip! ... I want to meet the "General", think he has some interesting stories to tell...

  • @tombstonetom
    @tombstonetom Před 16 lety

    They really made you work Huell. I always wondered how many of your vids went like this. Very funny.

  • @kenrhino7904
    @kenrhino7904 Před 5 lety +1

    "What's your name?"
    "Huell Howser." 🤣🤣🤣

    • @punchline43
      @punchline43 Před 3 lety +1

      Well the guy didn't even know who Burt Lancaster was, so.

  • @cschmelzer83
    @cschmelzer83 Před 14 lety +1

    "and i'm a real general, not a fuck up!"
    that's gold

  • @thegreatupheaval
    @thegreatupheaval Před 13 lety

    gold. Thanks ace.

  • @EnzoTheBaker
    @EnzoTheBaker Před 11 lety +1

    For anyone who's seen "Cars", this town is probably what it was based on.

  • @38Noles
    @38Noles Před 11 lety +1

    I never thought I'd say this, but this clip is actually nuttier than Carolla made it out to be. Perhaps the first thing Adam has ever undersold.

  • @jec3791
    @jec3791 Před 13 lety

    I just can't believe this actually aired.

  • @rocier
    @rocier Před 12 lety

    I can't believe they showed this on TV!!

  • @tikiduck
    @tikiduck Před 11 lety

    It's official, this place is now on my bucket list.

  • @scojo1382
    @scojo1382 Před 14 lety

    Awesome. Thanks!

  • @ZachFromDetroit
    @ZachFromDetroit Před 13 lety

    This is straight GOLD

  • @robinshepard4571
    @robinshepard4571 Před rokem

    I ♥️ 💪 that Man
    Huell Howser Forever ❤️♾️☝️

  • @TheHoodhistorian
    @TheHoodhistorian Před 12 lety

    lol the ACE MAN always talks about this ep lol i saw this on ch 28 (KECT) back when it was first aired lol i was a kid watching this shit ..I LOVE IT !!!

  • @AyanamiSportswear
    @AyanamiSportswear Před 14 lety +1

    ''Before you sign, READ!'' - Gen. Bob (still active)

  • @sclogse1
    @sclogse1 Před 15 lety

    THis is hilarious. Huell is great. In the 60's you could get a lot more local programming running by the seat of their pants.
    Always the best. GO Huell!

  • @bythesea4ever2010
    @bythesea4ever2010 Před 10 lety

    I enjoyed watching Mr:Houser shows for long years and I never got tired of it.
    RIP Huell Howser and thak God for the reruns.

  • @bmh8674
    @bmh8674 Před 5 lety

    holy shiiiit this is terribly good

  • @Diogenes1360
    @Diogenes1360 Před 11 lety

    This is one of the best examples of the Genius of Huell .. making Vanilla Ice Cream out of Horse-Shit .. A Master of the Moment .. He could make a Out-House smell Sweet as Roses .. God Bless Always ..

  • @acs1789
    @acs1789 Před 14 lety

    "I'm a real general not a fuck up" at 0:46. LOL. I guess on PBS, you're allowed to say that without being censored.

  • @tkend
    @tkend Před 11 lety

    Keep em[ coming!

  • @thatzombieplace
    @thatzombieplace Před 11 lety +1

    RIP! THE GREAT HUELL HOWSER!