By ETONLINE STAFF

January 07, 2013

Long before Huell Howser, who passed Sunday at the age of 67, would go on to find his passion shining a spotlight on small towns, landmarks, and places of interest in California, the KCET legend made quite the impression on us at Entertainment Tonight.

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In 1982, the TV icon was a young, dapper reporter excited to cover music's biggest night for ET.

Watch the video for a look back at Howser's signature charm in action.