How Did Bill Nye Become the Science Guy?

An anonymous reader writes "Whether he's debating creationists, taking selfies with President Obama, or 'Dancing with the Stars,' Bill Nye the Science Guy is no stranger to the spotlight. But what about the man behind the public persona? How did Bill Nye become the Science Guy?(video) Bill Nye has made his debut on the PBS series, The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers, to reveal the story of how he rose from being a young comedian from Seattle to becoming a science icon. In his profile, Bill Nye talks about his early days impersonating Steve Martin, why bow-ties are important in the lab (and with the ladies), and how Carl Sagan's advice helped to shape his hit television show."

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Totally agree

[SuperKendall]

I have always had an intense dislike for Bill Nye, who was propped up by Disney and started by riding the coat-tails of the way better Paul Zaloom in Beakman's World.

How sad is it that Bill Nye is more creepy than a scientist with a guy in a giant rat costume for an assistant?

I would rather watch the giant rat guy for 100 years than watch a minute of Bill Nye.