Don Herbert, who unlocked the wonders of science for youngsters of the 1950s and '60s as television's Mr. Wizard, died on Tuesday at his home in the Bell Canyon section of Los Angeles. He was 89.
Don Herbert The cause was bone cancer, his son-in-law Tom Nikosey told The Associated Press in confirming the death.
Herbert held no advanced degree in science, he used household items in his TV lab, and his assistants were boys and girls. But he became an influential showman-science teacher on his half-hour "Watch Mr. Wizard" programs, which ran on NBC from 1951 to 1965.
Mr. Wizard's Website
This is the official website for Television's One & Only "Mr. Wizard"... owned & operated by Mr.Wizard himself, Don Herbert.
Don conceived and wrote the 'Watch Mr.Wizard' show that first aired on National Television in 1951 on NBC.
At this site you will find a wealth of information about the various Shows and Projects that Mr. Wizard has brought to you for more than 50 Golden Years.
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