About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Seeds, Beakmania & Bridges
Aired 7 October 1995 • 22 min
Beakman explains how seeds grow and the evolution of bridges.
2. Balance, Beakmania & Camoflage
Aired 4 November 1995 • 22 min
Beakman examines balance and how animals use camouflage.
3. Carbon, Beakmania & Inventions
Aired 28 October 1995 • 22 min
Beakman on the wonders of carbon and an interview with the young inventor Thomas Edison.
4. Gyroscopes, Beakmania & the Heart
Aired 23 September 1995 • 22 min
Beakman discusses the usefulness of gyroscopes and how to keep a healthy heart.
5. Steel, Beakmania & Developing Film
Aired 2 December 1995 • 22 min
Beakman and company look at the origins of steel and how photographs are made.
6. The Sun, Beakmania & Metamorphysis
Aired 18 November 1995 • 22 min
Beakman discusses the Sun and how some animals change throughout their lives.
7. Vacuums, Beakmania & Weaving
Aired 14 October 1995 • 22 min
Beakman reveals how vacuum cleaners work and how cloth is made.
8. Snow, Beakmania & Natural Selection
Aired 9 December 1995 • 22 min
Beakman and company look at snow and natural selection.
9. Alligators and Crocodiles, Beakmania & Robots
Aired 25 November 1995 • 22 min
Beakman explains the difference between alligator and crocodiles, and then takes a peek at robots.
10. Geysers and Hot Springs, Beakmania & Kidneys
Aired 16 September 1995 • 22 min
Beakman looks at geysers and explains the function of kidneys.
11. Sleep, Beakmania & Amplification
Aired 30 September 1995 • 22 min
Beakman looks at sleep and what makes sounds loud and soft.
12. Crustaceans, Beakmania & Bernoulli
Aired 21 October 1995 • 22 min
Answers to questions about lobsters, crabs and Swiss scientist Daniel Bernoulli.
13. Islands, Beakmania & Energy
Aired 11 November 1995 • 22 min
Beakman explains why islands don't float and how springs work.