Weird but True! facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Weird but True! |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 43 |
Weird but True! is an American educational television show created by and starring Charlie Engelman and co-starring his sister Kirby Engelman (seasons 1 and 2) and Carly Ciarrocchi (season 3). Originally airing on National Geographic Kids, it became a Disney+ Original for its third season, which debuted 14 August 2020.
Inspired by the National Geographic book series of the same name, much of its style and heavy use of paper models created by the Engelmans are continued from their earlier National Geographic short video series Nature Boom Time.
Description
Using crafting with paper products, the Engelman siblings explore "weird but true" things about a broad-range of subjects, mostly focusing on science. They visit interview experts and travel to locations such as crime labs, amusement parks, and the Everglades to find answers to their questions and discover weird but true facts, often having their experts share their favorite one. Their other sister Casey appears as a guest star.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
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| 2017 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Writing in a Children's, Pre-School Children's or Family Viewing Program | Charlie Engelman | Nominated |
| Outstanding Single Camera Editing | Mike Varga (senior editor), Arthur 'Art' Citron (editor), Michael Novak (editor), Jocelyn Rose Tarquini (editor) | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Sound Editing - Live Action | Mike Varga (supervising sound editor) | Nominated |
| Outstanding Special Class Short Format Daytime | James Introcaso (executive producer), Nathan Moore (executive producer). "Weird But True! Shorts". | Nominated | ||
| 2019 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Educational or Informational Series | National Geographic Kids | Won |
| Outstanding Directing for a Single Camera Lifestyle, Culinary, Travel or Educational and Informational Program | Brandon Gulish (director), National Geographic Kids | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: ¡Raro pero cierto! para niños
