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Beakman's World is an educational children's television show. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church. The series premiered September 18, 1992 on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. On September 18, 1993 it moved from national syndication to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup. At the peak of its popularity, it was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world. The series was canceled in 1998. Reruns returned to national syndication in September 2006, after which it was transferred to local stations such as KICU. The show debuted a year prior to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which covered similar topics. The show's host, Paul Zaloom, still performs as Beakman in live appearances around the globe.
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Episode 1 - Geysers and Hot Springs, Beakmania & Kidneys
Release Date: 1995-09-16Beakman looks at geysers and explains the function of kidneys.
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Episode 2 - Gyroscopes, Beakmania & the Heart
Release Date: 1995-09-23Beakman discusses the usefulness of gyroscopes and how to keep a healthy heart.
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Episode 3 - Sleep, Beakmania & Amplification
Release Date: 1995-09-30Beakman looks at sleep and what makes sounds loud and soft.
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Episode 4 - Seeds, Beakmania & Bridges
Release Date: 1995-10-07Beakman explains how seeds grow and the evolution of bridges.
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Episode 5 - Vacuums, Beakmania & Weaving
Release Date: 1995-10-14Beakman reveals how vacuum cleaners work and how cloth is made.
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Episode 6 - Crustaceans, Beakmania & Bernoulli
Release Date: 1995-10-21Answers to questions about lobsters, crabs and Swiss scientist Daniel Bernoulli.
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Episode 7 - Carbon, Beakmania & Inventions
Release Date: 1995-10-28Beakman on the wonders of carbon and an interview with the young inventor Thomas Edison.
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Episode 8 - Balance, Beakmania & Camoflage
Release Date: 1995-11-04Beakman examines balance and how animals use camouflage.
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Episode 9 - Islands, Beakmania & Energy
Release Date: 1995-11-11Beakman explains why islands don't float and how springs work.
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Episode 10 - The Sun, Beakmania & Metamorphysis
Release Date: 1995-11-18Beakman discusses the Sun and how some animals change throughout their lives.
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Episode 11 - Alligators and Crocodiles, Beakmania & Robots
Release Date: 1995-11-25Beakman explains the difference between alligator and crocodiles, and then takes a peek at robots.
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Episode 12 - Steel, Beakmania & Developing Film
Release Date: 1995-12-02Beakman and company look at the origins of steel and how photographs are made.
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Episode 13 - Snow, Beakmania & Natural Selection
Release Date: 1995-12-09Beakman and company look at snow and natural selection.