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TV's "Mr. Wizard," Don Herbert, Dies At 89

Posted by kdawson on from the so-long-and-thanks-for-all-the-experiments dept.

XorNand writes "Television's Mr. Wizard, Don Herbert, died today at 89. He introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science. Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home near Los Angeles."

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  1. Science is timeless, isn't it? by LostCluster · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Just where are the reruns and DVDs of his work?

  2. An inspiration to a generation by sharky611aol.com · · Score: 4, Interesting

    What a loss. He turned on an entire generation of kids to science. Surely I'm not the only one who used to wake up before school at 6 AM to watch Mr. Wizard on Nickelodeon before school? I know I wouldn't be where I am today (M.D.) without Mr. Wizard, and for that, I am eternally grateful.

  3. Re:I emailed him by bladesjester · · Score: 4, Interesting

    The frightening thing is that, as I understand it, before his health turned for the worst, he used to answer all of the emails he got from fans.

    I always thought that was rather cool.

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