As a young boy I was naturally curious about how things worked. Especially things related to electricity and science in general. We didn't even have a TV until the 1960s but I remember watching this and other kids programs (like Howdy Doody and Captain Kangaroo) at my aunt Cula's house.
Mr. Wizard was real, even though he was an actor primarily, Don Herbert took a keen interest in the science he was demonstrating to the kids. He really seemed like a scientist.
I eventually went to college and graduate school, my career was in the sciences, primarily Chemistry with heavy emphasis of mathematics and physics. Was my career motivated by this TV show, "Mr Wizard"? We'll never know of course but I always have fond memories of watching episodes.
Mr. Wizard was real, even though he was an actor primarily, Don Herbert took a keen interest in the science he was demonstrating to the kids. He really seemed like a scientist.
I eventually went to college and graduate school, my career was in the sciences, primarily Chemistry with heavy emphasis of mathematics and physics. Was my career motivated by this TV show, "Mr Wizard"? We'll never know of course but I always have fond memories of watching episodes.