The Bell System Science Series (1956)
Overview
The Bell System Science Series consists of nine television specials made for the AT&T Corporation that were originally broadcast in color between 1956 and 1964. Marcel LaFollette has described them as "specials that combined clever story lines, sophisticated animation, veteran character actors, films of natural phenomena, interviews with scientists, and precise explanation of scientific and technical concepts — all in the pursuit of better public understanding of science.
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Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1: Our Mr. Sun
Nov 19, 1956
Our Mr. Sun examines the Sun and how it works, the Sun's profound influence on life on Earth, and the possibilities for harnessing sunlight for s...
Episode 2: Hemo the Magnificent
Mar 21, 1957
Hemo the Magnificent is an examination of what the circulatory system is and how it works. It was written and directed by Frank Capra, and starred Fra...
Episode 3: The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays
Oct 26, 1957
The Strange Case of the Cosmic Rays is an examination of what cosmic rays are and how they work. It was written by Capra with Jonathan Latimer, a crim...
Episode 4: The Unchained Goddess
Feb 13, 1958
The Unchained Goddess examines what weather is and how it works. It was the fourth and last film in the series that was produced by Frank Capra, who w...
