Don Herbert, TV’s ‘Mr. Wizard,’ dies at 89

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Source: Associated Press

‘Really taught kids how to use the thinking skills of a scientist,’ says friend

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Don Herbert, "Mr. Wizard", is seen in June 1978. Don Herbert, who as television's "Mr. Wizard" introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89.

Updated: 7:48 p.m. ET June 12, 2007
LOS ANGELES - Don Herbert, who as television’s “Mr. Wizard” introduced generations of young viewers to the joys of science, died Tuesday. He was 89.

Herbert, who had bone cancer, died at his suburban Bell Canyon home, said his son-in-law, Tom Nikosey.

“He really taught kids how to use the thinking skills of a scientist,” said former colleague Steve Jacobs. He worked with Herbert on a 1980s show that echoed the original 1950s “Watch Mr. Wizard” series, which became a fond baby boomer memory.


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[Patsy Stone]

1. Aw, man.

I loved Mr. Wizard.

RIP, Don.

[NaturalHigh]

2. I've heard about that show...

but I never got to see it. RIP Mr. Wizard.

[qnr]

3. RIP Mr. Herbert... you made a difference. n/t

[mikelgb]

4. I used to have my dad get me up extra early to watch

it was on at 6 am

[NYC]

13. I discovered Mr. Wizard as an adult,

and got up early to watch. I truly enjoyed it.

[Sherman A1]

5. Sad to see him go

One of the Good Guys....

[bklyncowgirl]

6. We could use him on the air now.

Maybe the next generation might actually understand the concept of science.

[Frank Cannon]

7. He was the one that got me interested in science as a kid...

by making science look like magic.

I'll miss you, Mr. Wizard.

[Bigmack]

8. Bill Nye, the Science Guy...

was kinda like Mr. Wizard... only whackier. Whatever happened to Bill Nye?

I never missed Mr. Wizard when I was a little kid.

[Dulcinea]

9. Science programming on broadcast TV...

...has been largely jettisoned because it doesn't sell as much ad time as wall-to-wall coverage of Paris Hilton or Anna Nicole Smith.

It's very sad that science has been farmed out to obscure cable or satellite channels. What does that say about us as a society?

[classysassy]

10. A good man

rest in peace brother.

[Hand]

11. I grew up watching him.

He was just about the coolest guy on TV back in the days--smart, passionate, and he knew how to communicate the magic of science beautifully.

RIP, Mr. Wizard. I was a huge fan. :cry: :applause:

[Centered]

12. RIP

I watched you as a child and I am truly saddened by this news. RIP Sir, you were a role model for me.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

14. I loved that show!

Thanks, Mr Wizard! Rest inpeace...