• NBC
  • 25m
  • United States
  • English
  • Family
The ‘Watch Mr.Wizard’ TV Series first aired Live on NBC network from Chicago on March 3, 1951. Don Herbert conceived, produced and starred in this national broadcast which ran for 14 years covering over 400 topics from Archaeology to Zoology. This Black & White show was truly a first in TV Broadcasting. It was an inquiry based, hands on format which children, parents, and teachers tuned in every Saturday morning to see what challenge Mr.Wizard dreamed up for his young guest.

37 episodes

Season Premiere

14x01 Stability

Season Premiere

14x01 Stability

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14x02 Ions

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14x04 Science in a Candle

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Mr.Wizard & Rita observe the properties of candles and phenomena they create.

14x09 Everyday illusions

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Mr.Wizard & Rita observe the optical illusions created by everyday objects.

14x10 Switching

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14x15 Molds

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14x16 Infrared

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14x17 Adhesives

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Mr.Wizard shows Rita just how strong everyday ingredients are when you glue them together.

14x19 Tornadoes

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Rita is amazed when Mr.Wizard explains a tornado by his hand made wind tunnel demonstration.

14x23 How Animals Move

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Alan, a two-legged animal, is compared to 4,6, & 8 legged animals and timing the speed of a cockroach.

14x25 At Home with Switches

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Mr.Wizard teaches Rita about how electrical switches work around the home.

Mr.Wizard explains to Alan why a balloon stays inflated and how to predict the improbable.

14x27 Tides

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14x28 Impact

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14x29 Boiling

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14x32 Schlieren

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14x33 Cloth

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