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Watch Mr. Wizard is an American television program (1951–1965) for children that demonstrates the science behind ordinary things. The show's creator and on-air host was Don Herbert. 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."
Original Release
03/03/1951 on NBC
US Release
03/03/1951
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Cast
Name | Character |
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Don Herbert | Mr. Wizard |
Bruce Lindgren | Wally |
Year | Type | Category | Won |
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1963 | Emmy | Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Children's Programming | Nominated |
1960 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Children's Programming | Nominated |