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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.
Cast
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Rain, Beakmania & VolcanoesSeptember 12, 1992—Wacky scientist Beakman and his assistant Josie, and Lester, an actor dressed as a mangy rat, answers an inquiry about where puddles go afte - S01E02
Gravity, Beakmania & InertiaSeptember 26, 1992—Beakman explains the laws of gravity; Galileo shows the effects of gravity;. Sir Isaac Newton explains inertia; how a seat belt helps save l - S01E03
Noises at Night, Beakmania & The NoseSeptember 26, 1992—The "Beakman's World" episode titled "Noises at Night, Beakmania & The Nose" is part of Season 1, Episode 3. In this episode, Beakman and hi - S01E04
Blood, Beakmania and Dreams—The Beakman's World episode titled "Blood, Beakmania & Dreams" is from Season 1, Episode 4. In this episode, Beakman and his team dive into - S01E05
Leaves, Beakmania, & PaperOctober 10, 1992—"Leaves, Beakmania & Paper": Beakman explains photosynthesis, why leaves change color, and how paper is made, alongside fun experiments and - S01E06
Soap, Beakmania, & Auto EnginesOctober 17, 1992—"Soap, Beakmania & Auto Engines": Beakman explains how soap works, the science behind cleaning, and dives into how auto engines run, with a - S01E07
Electricity, Beakmania, & Light BulbsOctober 23, 1992—"Electricity, Beakmania & Light Bulbs": Beakman explores how electricity works, the science behind light bulbs, and includes a fun Beakmania - S01E08
Sound, Beakmania, & ExplosionsOctober 31, 1992—"Sound, Beakmania & Explosions": Beakman explains how sound travels, the science of explosions, and features a Beakmania segment with fun ex - S01E09
Refraction, Attraction & BeakmaniaNovember 7, 1992—"Refraction, Attraction & Beakmania": Beakman explores light refraction, the science of attraction (magnetism), and includes a Beakmania seg - S01E10
Levers, Beakmania, & TelevisionNovember 14, 1992—"Levers, Beakmania & Television": Beakman explains how levers work, the science behind television, and features a fun Beakmania segment with - S01E11
Boats, Beakmania & AirplanesNovember 21, 1992—"Boats, Beakmania & Airplanes": Beakman explores how boats float, the science of flight, and includes a fun Beakmania segment with experimen - S01E12
Bubbles, Beakmania & FeetNovember 28, 1992—"Bubbles, Beakmania & Feet": Beakman dives into the science of bubbles, explaining how they form, why they pop, and their surface tension. T - S01E13
Microscopes, Beakmania & HealingDecember 5, 1992—"Microscopes, Beakmania & Healing": Beakman explains how microscopes work and how they help us see tiny things. The episode also explores th - S01E14
Scientific Method, Beakmania & RainbowsDecember 12, 1992—"Scientific Method, Beakmania & Rainbows": Beakman explains the scientific method, showing how experiments are conducted step-by-step. The e - S01E15
Vaccinations, Beakmania & FrictionDecember 18, 1992—"Vaccinations, Beakmania & Friction": Beakman explains how vaccinations work to protect the body from diseases, exploring how they boost the - S01E16
Thermodynamics, Beakmania & PimplesDecember 25, 1992—"Vaccinations, Beakmania & Friction": Beakman explains how vaccinations work to protect the body from diseases, exploring how they boost the - S01E17
Fossils, Beakmania & the Human VoiceJanuary 1, 1993—"Fossils, Beakmania & the Human Voice": Beakman explores how fossils form and what they tell us about ancient life. The episode also dives i - S01E18
Lungs, Beakmania & TelephonesJanuary 9, 1993—"Lungs, Beakmania & Telephones": Beakman explains how lungs work to breathe and how oxygen travels through the body. The episode also explor - S01E19
Tape Recordings, Beakmania & Force Vs. PressureJanuary 15, 1993—"Tape Recordings, Beakmania & Force vs. Pressure": Beakman explains how tape recordings capture sound and how sound waves are stored. The ep - S01E20
Microwaves, Beakmania & SpidersJanuary 23, 1993—"Microwaves, Beakmania & Spiders": Beakman explores how microwaves work to heat food and how they affect molecules. The episode also delves - S01E21
Earwax, Beakmania & Rocket EnginesJanuary 30, 1993— - S01E22
Ozone, Beakmania & AcidFebruary 6, 1993— - S01E23
Plumbing, Beakmania & Roller CoastersFebruary 12, 1993— - S01E24
Bees, Beakmania & EarthquakesFebruary 20, 1993— - S01E25
Reflection, Beakmania & Madame CurieFebruary 27, 1993— - S01E26
Wheels, Beakmania & Finding AnswersMarch 6, 1993—
Season02
- S02E01
Submarines, Beakmania & DigestionSeptember 18, 1993— - S02E02
Heart, Beakmania & HelicoptersSeptember 25, 1993— - S02E03
Batteries, Beakmania & BalloonsOctober 2, 1993— - S02E04
Tunnels, Beakmania & TrainsOctober 16, 1993— - S02E05
Bats, Beakmania & EnergyOctober 30, 1993— - S02E06
Sky, Beakmania & Henry FordOctober 23, 1993— - S02E07
Sound, Beakmania & IllusionsNovember 6, 1993— - S02E08
Lightning, Beakmania & BonesNovember 13, 1993— - S02E09
Moon, Beakmania & ElevatorsNovember 20, 1993— - S02E10
Video Games, Beakmania & TeethMarch 25, 1995— - S02E11
Check-Up Time, Beakmania & OilDecember 25, 1993— - S02E12
Ben Franklin, Beakmania & Chemical ReactionsFebruary 5, 1994— - S02E13
Ants, Beakmania & CollisionsFebruary 26, 1994— - S02E14
Pain, Beakmania & CometsOctober 15, 1994— - S02E15
Hydraulics, Beakmania & DinosaursOctober 29, 1994— - S02E16
Electronic Motors, Beakmania & TimeDecember 3, 1994— - S02E17
Frogs and Toads, Beakmania & PolymersOctober 1, 1994— - S02E18
Money, Beakmania & Water PowerNovember 12, 1994— - S02E19
Garbage, Beakmania & MeteorologyNovember 26, 1994— - S02E20
Skyscrapers, Beakmania & IndicatorsNovember 19, 1994— - S02E21
Sharks, Beakmania & EinsteinNovember 5, 1994— - S02E22
Mold, Beakmania & CavesApril 16, 1994— - S02E23
Momentum, Beakmania & CowsSeptember 24, 1994— - S02E24
Allergies, Beakmania & CodesOctober 8, 1994— - S02E25
Snakes, Beakmania & SeasonsOctober 22, 1994— - S02E26
Tornadoes, Beakmania & FirefightingSeptember 17, 1994—
Season03
- S03E01
Seeds, Beakmania & BridgesOctober 7, 1995—Beakman explains how seeds grow and the evolution of bridges. - S03E02
Balance, Beakmania & CamoflageNovember 4, 1995—Beakman examines balance and how animals use camouflage. - S03E03
Carbon, Beakmania & InventionsOctober 28, 1995—Beakman on the wonders of carbon and an interview with the young inventor Thomas Edison. - S03E04
Gyroscopes, Beakmania & the HeartSeptember 23, 1995—Beakman discusses the usefulness of gyroscopes and how to keep a healthy heart. - S03E05
Steel, Beakmania & Developing FilmDecember 2, 1995—Beakman and company look at the origins of steel and how photographs are made. - S03E06
The Sun, Beakmania & MetamorphysisNovember 18, 1995—Beakman discusses the Sun and how some animals change throughout their lives. - S03E07
Vacuums, Beakmania & WeavingOctober 14, 1995—Beakman reveals how vacuum cleaners work and how cloth is made. - S03E08
Snow, Beakmania & Natural SelectionDecember 9, 1995—Beakman and company look at snow and natural selection. - S03E09
Alligators and Crocodiles, Beakmania & RobotsNovember 25, 1995—Beakman explains the difference between alligator and crocodiles, and then takes a peek at robots. - S03E10
Geysers and Hot Springs, Beakmania & KidneysSeptember 16, 1995—Beakman looks at geysers and explains the function of kidneys. - S03E11
Sleep, Beakmania & AmplificationSeptember 30, 1995—Beakman looks at sleep and what makes sounds loud and soft. - S03E12
Crustaceans, Beakmania & BernoulliOctober 21, 1995—Answers to questions about lobsters, crabs and Swiss scientist Daniel Bernoulli. - S03E13
Islands, Beakmania & EnergyNovember 11, 1995—Beakman explains why islands don't float and how springs work.
Season04
- S04E01
Sweat, Beakmania & Weighing a CarSeptember 14, 1996— - S04E02
Migration, Beakmania & Living SpaceSeptember 21, 1996— - S04E03
Bunsen, Beakmania & SewageOctober 5, 1996— - S04E04
Cats, Beakmania & DynamiteNovember 8, 1997— - S04E05
The Mouth, Beakmania & ScaleOctober 19, 1996— - S04E06
Catalysts, Beakmania & Aerosal CansSeptember 20, 1997— - S04E07
Rubber, Beakmania & HairDecember 14, 1996— - S04E08
Camels, Beakmania & DensityNovember 29, 1997— - S04E09
Boomerangs, Beakmania & Circus ScienceJanuary 18, 1997— - S04E10
Elephants, Beakmania & X-RaysSeptember 28, 1996— - S04E11
Skin, Beakmania & OxygenNovember 30, 1996— - S04E12
Bread, Beakmania & MeasurementNovember 16, 1996— - S04E13
Electromagnets, Beakmania & SensesNovember 9, 1996— - S04E14
Chimps, Beakmania & Eye ExamsSeptember 13, 1997— - S04E15
Magic, Beakmania & Cosmetic ChemistryDecember 28, 1996— - S04E16
Pigs, Beakmania & Sound FrequencySeptember 27, 1997— - S04E17
Sunken Treasure, Beakmania & Archimedian ScrewOctober 11, 1997— - S04E18
Whales, Beakmania & Optical Illusions IIOctober 18, 1997— - S04E19
Sound Barrier, Beakmania & Healthy LivingOctober 25, 1997— - S04E20
Polar Exploration, Beakmania & Circular MotionOctober 4, 1997— - S04E21
Dogs, Beakmania & Bio-Medical EngineeringJanuary 11, 1997— - S04E22
Human Growth, Beakmania & Solutions and SuspensionsNovember 15, 1997— - S04E23
Action-Reaction, Beakmania & Talking BirdsNovember 22, 1997— - S04E24
Protozoology, Beakmania & Movie StuntsDecember 6, 1997— - S04E25
Horses, Beakmania & RefrigeratorsNovember 1, 1997— - S04E26
Fingerprints, Beakmania & FlatulenceJanuary 4, 1997—
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