You know how you just look up to people even though sometimes you don’t know them? For me, Don Herbert was one of those people.
Many people know him better as Mr. Wizard. He taught science to generations of people.
For baby boomers, they came to know him on his show “Watch Mr. Wizard. I saw him growing up on Nickelodeon on the show “Mr. Wizard’s World” in the 80’s. He taught everyone science didn’t have to be boring and could even be fun.
What kind of an effect did he have on America? When “Late Night with David Letterman” debuted in 1982, Herbert was among the first-night guests.
You would have to credit him with the success of Nickelodeon, his show was among the first on the cable channel.
So rest in peace, Mr. Wizard, we’ll miss your science lessons!
