About
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
Paul Zaloom
as Beakman
Mark Ritts
as Lester
Senta Moses
as Phoebe
Bert Berdis
as Don (voice)
Alan Barzman
as Herb (voice)
Episodes
Season 1
Rain, Beakmania & Volcanoes
Wacky scientist Beakman and his assistant Josie, and Lester, an actor dressed as a mangy rat, answers an inquiry about where puddles go after it has rained. Although Lester suggests they are licked up by stray dogs, Beakman proceeds to explain the mysteries of rain and evaporation using a variety of household props. In the "Beak-Mania" portion of the show, Beakman attempts to answer, in rapid succession, short viewer inquiries on topics such as living prehistoric animals (the platypus), the most commonly used word in the English language and the heaviest animal in the history of the world (blue whale). Then, after a trick in which he balances a pair of forks atop a toothpick, Beakman forces Josie to reveal the question for the show's final segment, "What is snot?" Turning to volcanoes, Beakman explains the processes in the Earth's interior that create, and then discharge, molten magma. With the aid of film footage of volcanic eruptions, Beakman employs a foam rubber model of the Earth and a rubber glove to show how magma moves from deep inside the Earth and appears on the surface as lava. Finally, asked by Josie about why some volcanoes explode, Beakman uses a cherry pie to demonstrate the power, and mess, of a volcanic eruption.
Gravity, Beakmania & Inertia
Beakman explains the laws of gravity; Galileo shows the effects of gravity;. Sir Isaac Newton explains inertia; how a seat belt helps save lives.
Noises at Night, Beakmania & The Nose
The "Beakman's World" episode titled "Noises at Night, Beakmania & The Nose" is part of Season 1, Episode 3. In this episode, Beakman and his team dive into fun and educational experiments to explain the science behind various noises, particularly those heard at night. They explore how the human ear works, why we hear certain sounds more clearly at night, and why the sounds of the world around us change as the sun goes down.
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 the science of blood, explaining how it circulates through the body, the role it plays in keeping us alive, and the components that make up blood, such as red and white blood cells. They explore how our body uses blood to transport oxygen and nutrients, and how it helps fight infection.
Leaves, Beakmania, & Paper
"Leaves, Beakmania & Paper": Beakman explains photosynthesis, why leaves change color, and how paper is made, alongside fun experiments and a Beakmania segment.
Soap, Beakmania, & Auto Engines
"Soap, Beakmania & Auto Engines": Beakman explains how soap works, the science behind cleaning, and dives into how auto engines run, with a fun Beakmania segment filled with humor and experiments.
Electricity, Beakmania, & Light Bulbs
"Electricity, Beakmania & Light Bulbs": Beakman explores how electricity works, the science behind light bulbs, and includes a fun Beakmania segment with quirky experiments and facts.
Sound, Beakmania, & Explosions
"Sound, Beakmania & Explosions": Beakman explains how sound travels, the science of explosions, and features a Beakmania segment with fun experiments and comical demonstrations.
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