Howser, Saget Headline Communications Week 2004

Huell Howser, producer and host of the long-running PBS program “California’s Gold,” will take part in a 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, public forum in the Titan Student Union as one of the many guest speakers during Communications Week May 3-8.

“California’s Gold,” now in its 14th year, is but one of the programs Howser hosts and produces. A native of Tennessee, he began his television career at WSM-TV in Nashville after earning a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee and serving on the staff of Sen. Howard Baker. Howser came to California in 1981 as a reporter for KCBS-TV, joining KCET/Los Angeles in 1987 to produce “Videolog,” a series nominated for an Emmy Award under his leadership. In addition to “California’s Gold,” Howser hosts “Visiting...With Huell Howser,” and his newest production, “California’s Green.”

Also taking part in Comm Week is Bob Saget, probably best known for his television roles as Danny Tanner on “Full House” and host of “America’s Funniest Home Videos.” Saget also served as executive producer and director of “For Hope,” an ABC film loosely based on the story of his sister, Gay, who died in 1994 from scleroderma. Two years ago, he was inducted as an honorary member of the Harvard Lampoon at Harvard University. Saget will discuss his current film projects and give a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, in the Titan Student Union.

Nearly 100 speakers from the communications and entertainment industries will participate in the 26th annual festivities. Events include a town hall discussion (see related story on Page 1), a poetry slam and lecture/discussions on subjects ranging from the impact of the movie “The Passion of the Christ” to how to make your Internet business profitable.