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Why Is It So?

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Why Is It So?
GenreEducational television
Presented byJulius Sumner Miller
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Original release
NetworkABC Television
Release1963 (1963) –
1986 (1986)

Why Is It So? is an educational science series produced in Australia by ABC Television from 1963 to 1986. The series was hosted by American scientist Julius Sumner Miller, who demonstrated experiments in the world of physics.[1] The series was also screened in the United States, Canada, New Zealand and in Europe.

This program was based on his 1959 series Why Is It So? in the United States on KNXT (now KCBS-TV) Channel 2 in Los Angeles.[2]

Several segments from the program have been uploaded to the ABC Science YouTube channel.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Why is it so?". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  2. ^ Allan, Blaine. "CBC Television Series, 1952-1982 - W.O.W. to WINTER CONFERENCE". Queen's Film and Media. Archived from the original on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2010. Why Is It So Sun 5:30-6:00 p.m., 4 Sep-23 Oct 1960
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