Watch Mr. Wizard

1951Show1 season6 episodes

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Watch Mr. Wizard was an American television program for children that demonstrated the science behind ordinary things. The show's creator and on-air host was Don Herbert.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for tears, scares or brutality.

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Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

March 3, 1951 · March 3, 1951 · Ended

First aired
March 3, 1951
Last aired
March 3, 1951
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Genres
Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Clarke's Third Law, Doing In the Wizard, Hall of Mirrors +7

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Watch Mr. Wizard worth watching?"

Questions about Watch Mr. Wizard

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Watch Mr. Wizard worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Watch Mr. Wizard okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Watch Mr. Wizard?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1951 to 1951.

Can I half-watch Watch Mr. Wizard?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Watch Mr. Wizard?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 10 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.