8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Watch Mr. Wizard (1951)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
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. Marcel LaFollette said of the program, "It enjoyed consistent praise, awards, and high ratings throughout its history. At its peak, Watch Mr. Wizard drew audiences in the millions, but its impact was far wider. By 1956, it had prompted the establishment of more than five thousand Mr. Wizard science clubs, with an estimated membership greater than one hundred thousand." It was briefly revived in 1971, and then in the 1980s was a program on the Nickelodeon children's television network as Mr. Wizard's World.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
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. Marcel LaFollette said of the program, "It enjoyed consistent praise, awards, and high ratings throughout its history. At its peak, Watch Mr. Wizard drew audiences in the millions, but its impact was far wider. By 1956, it had prompted the establishment of more than five thousand Mr. Wizard science clubs, with an estimated membership greater than one hundred thousand." It was briefly revived in 1971, and then in the 1980s was a program on the Nickelodeon children's television network as Mr. Wizard's World.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central focus on demonstrating scientific principles and fostering general curiosity is inherently apolitical, aiming to educate without promoting any specific ideological viewpoint.
This classic science education program, hosted by Mr. Wizard, featured traditional casting for its era with a focus on scientific demonstrations rather than character-driven narratives. The show's educational nature meant it did not engage with themes of identity or social critique, reflecting a neutral and traditional framing of its content.
Secondary
The television program 'Watch Mr. Wizard' was a science education series dedicated to demonstrating scientific concepts for children. Its content was strictly educational and did not involve narrative storylines, character arcs, or social themes, resulting in no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes being present throughout its run.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show "Watch Mr. Wizard" is an educational program featuring a host, Mr. Wizard (Don Herbert), who was consistently portrayed as male. There are no established canonical characters from prior source material whose gender was changed in this adaptation.
Watch Mr. Wizard (1951) is an original educational television program. Its characters, including Mr. Wizard and his child assistants, were created for this show, meaning there is no prior source material or established canon from which their race could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.2
8.3
Critic Ratings
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