Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers (1990– )
"Scientific American Frontiers" (original title)

A TV version of Scientific American magazine hosted by Alan Alda. This show presents viewers with explorations and developments from the cutting edge of medicine, mechanical and chemical ... See full summary »

Stars:

Alan Alda, Woodie Flowers

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Alan Alda	...	Himself - Host (81 episodes, 1993-2007)

Storyline

A TV version of Scientific American magazine hosted by Alan Alda. This show presents viewers with explorations and developments from the cutting edge of medicine, mechanical and chemical engineering, computer design, environmental science and theoretical physics.

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Plot Keywords:

scientific american magazine | magazine tie in

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Details

Official Sites:

PBS [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 October 1990 (USA)

Also Known As:

Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers

Filming Locations:

China

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Color:

Color

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Quotes

Host: [commenting on exhaust from a hydrohen powered car] It smells like a laundry room.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.56 (2012)

User Reviews

Great show, Alda makes it perfect

This is a great addition to PBS' great schedule. Very interesting stories on science related matter, such as robots, space, high altitude sickness, brain waves, memory, dreams, and so on. You learn a lot of stuff from the show, and I always like that. Some shows might teach you and not be entertaining, but with Alan Alda, that's not possible. In this show, he's smart, witty, and very friendly. The topics discussed are most always exciting and relevant to what we deal with in our everyday lives, and the show's writing is very smart.