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Dr. Fad (1988)

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  • Kids' game show in which three contestants introduced competing inventions, and the winner would be based on applause meters. Hosted by Ken Hakuta, who brought the Wacky Wallwalker fad to the U.S.
  • Ken Hakuta, aka Dr. Fad, hosted this show for budding scientists and inventors. Dr. Fad, inventor of a number of popular toys and gadgets, would present the kids with a challenge, some task that had to be overcome. the kids would then have to come up with a solution that was original, effective and fun. This program helped to encourage kids to look for new solutions to old problems, and to never lose their creative spirit.—Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>

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