Huell Howser, the exuberant, hugely popular host of California's Gold and other California public-television shows, was always exclaiming to the camera, "Louie, take a look at this " Now, three years after Howser's death, Louie--aka Luis Fuerte, a five-time Emmy-winning cameraman--shares the stories of their adventures exploring California, making great television, and showcasing Howser's infectious love for the Golden State.

Luis Fuerte is the award-winning former cameraman of the extremely popular Huell Howser show California's Gold. He lives with his wife in...