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Discoveries
Genre youth science
Presented by Dick Sutton
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
Production
Production location(s) Winnipeg
Running time 15 minutes
Release
Original network CBC Television
Original release 8 February (1957-02-08) – 28 June 1957 (1957-06-28)

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.

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.

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