Nova (1974– )

A weekly documentary series, each episode providing an in-depth look at a different subject of scientific research. Subjects examined by this show have included the cutting edge of ... See full summary »

Stars:

Jay O. Sanders, Neil Ross, Lance Lewman

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 23 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jay O. Sanders	...	Himself - Narrator (30 episodes, 2007-2013)
Neil Ross	...	Narrator (22 episodes, 2002-2008)
Lance Lewman	...	Himself - Narrator (20 episodes, 2004-2012)
Liev Schreiber	...	Himself - Narrator (16 episodes, 1999-2009)
Stacy Keach	...	Narrator (13 episodes, 1994-2006)

Storyline

A weekly documentary series, each episode providing an in-depth look at a different subject of scientific research. Subjects examined by this show have included the cutting edge of theoretical physics, a return to the Chernobyl nuclear reactor, the long-term effects of Amazon deforestation, and the development of life-saving medical techniques.

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Plot Keywords:

science | scene during end credits | space | scientist | one word title

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Details

Official Sites:

PBS

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 March 1974 (USA)

Also Known As:

Aux origines de l'humanité

Filming Locations:

Aceh, Indonesia

Company Credits

Production Co:

WGBH

Technical Specs

Runtime:

54 min 54 min (episode: "Wave that Shook the World")

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in JonTron: Birdemic: The Best Worst Movie Ever (2012)

User Reviews

Now I Get It!

That is exactly what I think every time I watch this. Countless times I have felt like I have just read a long meaningful book after watching this. It follows everything extensively and always includes a wide variety of opinions. PBS seems to always get the ball on the barrel of the bat when comes to almost anything. Nova is not just a home run it is a moonshot just like the channel PBS itself. Nova is such a great show because it is able to explain anything when it comes to about anything. From physics and chemistry to history and archeology things that seem so complex are able to be translated perfectly through this show.