I remember the days, as a kid, that I would get up early in the morning to watch Mr. Wizard perform his marvelous science tricks on Nickelodeon’s “Mr. Wizard’s World”. I loved his show. I remember watching episodes that I had seen time-and-time again, as if I was expecting his experiments to have a different outcome.
One thing I always wondered, though, was how strange the kids always seemed to be. I wonder where they are today, and if they’re troubled by their brief brush with fame.
It’s funny. I can even recall my father telling me several times about how he used to watch the very same Mr. Wizard perform very similar experiments when he was a kid. Don Herbert stood the test of time. But, as I found out earlier today, Don Herbert (aka. Mr. Wizard) has passed away at the ripe age of 89. I just have to keep telling myself — he’s in a better place.
That being said, I leave with you the YouTube clip of the Show’s opening sequence for a little nostalgia. You can watch the clip after the jump.
I used to watch his show every time I went to my Grandparents house, cause my folks didn’t have cable.. I used to look forward to it whenever I would go over there.. when I would stay the weekend I made sure to watch every epsiode that was on that didn’t conflict with my grandparents viewing habits..
So long fella, have fun showing all the people on the other side your tricks!
Mr. Wizard died!?! Where have I been?!?!