Newton's Apple (1983)
Newton's Apple is an American educational television program produced and developed by KTCA, and distributed to PBS stations in the United States that ran from 1983 to 1999. The show's title is based on the rumor of Isaac Newton sitting under a tree and an apple falling near him—or, more popularly, on his head—prompting him to ponder what makes things fall, leading to the development of his theory of gravitation. The show was produced by Twin Cities Public Television. For most of the run, the show's theme song was Ruckzuck by Kraftwerk, later remixed by Absolute Music. Later episodes of the show featured an original song. An occasional short feature appeared called "Science of the Rich and Famous" in which celebrities appeared to explain a science principle.
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Episode 1 - Aerobic Exercise; Swimming/Weightlifting; Luge/Skating; Softball/Racewalking
Release Date: 1991-10-12 -
Episode 2 - Solar Cars; Steroids; The Amazing Kreskin; Foot Fall Asleep; Miniature Horses
Release Date: 1991-10-19 -
Episode 3 - Murder Mystery; Ted Nugent; Bats
Release Date: 1991-10-26 -
Episode 4 - Cancer Causes; Frisbees; Computer Virus
Release Date: 1991-11-02 -
Episode 5 - Sewers; Cancer Treatments; Dick Cavett; Porcupines
Release Date: 1991-11-09 -
Episode 6 - Mapping the Dig Site; Dating the Bones; Assembling Dinosaur
Release Date: 1991-11-16 -
Episode 7 - Domed Stadium; Photosynthesis; Polarized Sunglasses; Amusement Park
Release Date: 1991-11-23 -
Episode 8 - Tears; Slinky Physics; Barcodes; Aspirin; Camels
Release Date: 1991-11-30 -
Episode 9 - Soviet Space; Sky Blue; Inventors Fair; Llamas
Release Date: 1991-12-07 -
Episode 10 - Acid Rain; Highjump; Potholes; Goats
Release Date: 1991-12-14 -
Episode 11 - Medical Quackery; Microwave Ovens; Dollar Changer; Golden Eagles
Release Date: 1991-12-21 -
Episode 12 - Telecommunications; Solar Eclipse; Blimp; Bear Cubs
Release Date: 1991-12-28 -
Episode 13 - Hip Replacement; Airbags; Paper Cuts; Potbelly Pigs
Release Date: 1992-01-04