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Although all I ever saw of his show was reruns, let us reflect on the passing of Don Herbert, "Mr. Wizard" to US TV viewers, who showed so many of us the wonders of basic experimental science in our youths. He was 89: http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/12/o...d.ap/index.html

Mr. Herbert undoubtedly had a significant influence on many of today's senior scientists, underscoring the role that popular science educators can play via mass media; he was a true pioneer. This is evident from the fact that his stage moniker has become an instantly recognizable nickname for people who are skillful and competent.

His show ran from 1951 through 1964, and his impact on our civilization reverberates even now in 2007. Rest well, sir, and we thank you.

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I watched Mr. Wizard sporadically in the mid 60's.

I wish he'd been able to happily keep going for years more, but it's just not a safe universe we live in.

At least this is not a case where "The Good Die Young"