Don Herbert
Show Host, "Mr. Wizard"
About This Interview
Science show host Don Herbert (1917-2007) was interviewed for two hours in Bell Canyon, CA. Herbert described his early years as an actor on stage and radio before turning to television where he created the classic children's science series Watch Mr. Wizard. He detailed his hosting of the show, as well as working with his young assistants. He talked about his simultaneous work as G. E. Theater's "progress reporter," hosting a different three-minute commercial segment for each episode through the majority of the run. He talked about the later incarnations of the "Mr. Wizard" franchise. He also mentioned his appearances on morning and late-night television talk shows. The interview was conducted by Karen Herman on January 24, 2005. NOTE: DURING THIS INTERVIEW, MR. HERBERT WAS EXTREMELY HARD-OF-HEARING.
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- Part 1
- On his early years
Clip begins at: 0:0 - On starting Watch Mr. Wizard
Clip begins at: 16:06 - Part 2
- On his series Watch Mr. Wizard
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- On Watch Mr. Wizard; on General Electric Theater; on guest appearances on other shows
Clip begins at: 0:0 - Part 4
- On Mr. Wizard Close-Ups; on his legacy; on some photos illustrating his career
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The interviewer (Karen Herman) on this drives me nuts. Very early on she should have twigged that Don is quite hard of hearing and slowed down her rate of speech to accommodate that. She also lets her voice volume trail away at the end of sentences exacerbating the problem. VERY unprofessional performance on Herman's part!
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