Watch Mr. Wizard
Watch Mr. Wizard was an American television program for children that demonstrates the science behind ordinary things. The show's creator and on-air host was Don Herbert. Author Marcel LaFollette says of the program, "It enjoyed consistent praise, awards, and high ratings throughout its history. At its peak, Watch Mr. Wizard drew audiences in the millions, but its impact was far wider. By 1956, it had prompted the establishment of more than five thousand Mr. Wizard science clubs, with an estimated membership greater than one hundred thousand."
| Watch Mr. Wizard | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science education |
| Starring | Don Herbert |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 547 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Chicago, Illinois (1951–55) New York City (1955–65) |
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | March 3, 1951 – June 27, 1965 |
It was briefly revived in 1971, and a third version of the show ran during the 1980s on the children's cable television network Nickelodeon as Mr. Wizard's World.
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