Beakman's World is an educational children's television show. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church. The series premiered September 18, 1992 on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. On September 18, 1993 it moved from national syndication to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup. At the peak of its popularity, it was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world. The series was canceled in 1998. Reruns returned to national syndication in September 2006, after which it was transferred to local stations such as KICU. The show debuted a year prior to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which covered similar topics. The show's host, Paul Zaloom, still performs as Beakman in live appearances around the globe.
"Electricity, Beakmania & Light Bulbs": Beakman explores how electricity works, the science behind light bulbs, and includes a fun Beakmania segment with quirky experiments and facts.
"Sound, Beakmania & Explosions": Beakman explains how sound travels, the science of explosions, and features a Beakmania segment with fun experiments and comical demonstrations.
"Refraction, Attraction & Beakmania": Beakman explores light refraction, the science of attraction (magnetism), and includes a Beakmania segment with humorous experiments and quirky questions.
"Levers, Beakmania & Television": Beakman explains how levers work, the science behind television, and features a fun Beakmania segment with engaging experiments and humorous antics.
"Boats, Beakmania & Airplanes": Beakman explores how boats float, the science of flight, and includes a fun Beakmania segment with experiments and quirky demonstrations.
"Bubbles, Beakmania & Feet": Beakman dives into the science of bubbles, explaining how they form, why they pop, and their surface tension. The episode also explores the science behind feet, including how they help us balance and walk. In the Beakmania segment, Beakman answers quirky questions and performs humorous experiments. The episode blends fun with science, engaging viewers with hands-on demonstrations that explain everyday phenomena in an entertaining way.
