Discoveries (TV series) facts for kids
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Genre | youth science |
Presented by | Dick Sutton |
Country of origin | Canada |
Original language(s) | English |
No. of seasons | 1 |
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Production location(s) | Winnipeg |
Running time | 15 minutes |
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Original network | CBC Television |
Original release | 8 February | – 28 June 1957
Discoveries was a Canadian TV show about science made for young people. It aired on CBC Television in 1957. The show helped kids aged 12 to 14 learn about different science topics.
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What Was Discoveries About?
This science show was made in Winnipeg, Canada. It was created especially for young people, aged 12 to 14. The show taught viewers about many cool science topics.
Meet the Presenters
Different experts hosted parts of the show.
- Dick Sutton: He was a curator at the Manitoba Museum. Dick Sutton shared interesting facts about nature and its history.
- R. P. Coats: In March 1957, this executive from Manitoba Telephone System showed how telecommunications work. He demonstrated simple devices that viewers could build.
- Stan Westaway: In May 1957, a greenhouse operator from the University of Manitoba taught about plants, trees, and vegetables.
- Rod Mackenzie: A high school teacher from Winnipeg, Rod Mackenzie hosted the last three episodes. He explained all about electricity.
Other Discoveries Shows
It's important to know that this show is different from another science series also called Discoveries. That other show was made in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was hosted by Mary Lela Grimes and aired on CBC Television later, from July to September 1959.
When Did Discoveries Air?
This TV series was 15 minutes long. It was shown every Friday at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. The show ran from February 8, 1957, until June 28, 1957.