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"Mathnet" (1987) More at IMDbPro »TV series 1987-1992

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7.3/10   59 votes
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Tagline:
To cogitate and to solve
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1 nomination more
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User Reviews:
A novel way to teach math. more (7 total)

Cast

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Joe Howard ... Officer George Frankly / ... (30 episodes, 1987-1992)

Beverly Leech ... Sgt. Kate Monday (19 episodes, 1987-1990)
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60 min
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Officer Sam and Officer Steve were played by real-life LAPD officers Sam Salazar and Steve Fellman. more
Quotes:
Narrator: [closing line of I. M. Peeved's mugshot sequence] He went to prison, where he learned to like math, teaches it to others, and has become an advisor to a show called Square One TV. more
Movie Connections:
Spin off from "Square One TV" (1987) more
Soundtrack:
Theme From Dragnet (Danger Ahead) more

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How many "Mathnet" episodes were there?
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15 out of 16 people found the following review useful.
A novel way to teach math., 13 May 2004
Author: Pepper Anne from Orlando, Florida

'Mathnet' was a pretty good way of getting kids to think about practical applications of math. It also simplifies mathematical equations to show that math doesn't have to be so overwhelming, especially when dealing with geometry and algebra.

A parody of the detective series, 'Dragnet,' the detectives would embark on an investigation during each episode which required math to solve the crime. I remember it being pretty predictable when I got older, but then again, this was just a show for young kids, as was the rest of PBS's 'Square One'.

The show had a lot of familiar faces, both noteable celebrities as well as some of the main cast who still bounces around in minor television roles these days. One viewer had commented on the production values of the show, as it was usually shot on location and with film stock rather than videotape. PBS did pump money into this little show, and I think they came up with a good educational show.

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