The Eyes of Nye & MoreĪfter the success “The Science Guy”, Bill Nye wanted to talk about more in-depth topics. That’s why the show has stood the test of time, if you’re asking for a theory’. In an interview in 2013 with Seattle Met, Bill Nye said he considered the program’s success as a result of its pioneering and original concept: ‘School curricula do follow us. In 1998 the show came to an end, however, it deeply impacted not only television history, but it also changed the popular perception of science. His appearances in Walt Disney Parks and Ellen’s Energy Adventure were notable as well. “Bill Nye The Science Guy” was utilized in schools as an educational resource, and led Nye to publish several books based on it. The series not only became a reference for children, but also caught the attention of adults. The series resulted in a huge success, breaking records by becoming one of the most watched programs in its category, and winning 19 Emmy Awards during the five years it was on air. Next Bill Nye along with Ross Shafer, the National Science Foundation, Rabbit Ears Productions and Disney Television, created the show “Bill Nye The Science Guy”, in which Nye presented himself wearing a lab coat, showing experiments and offering science information and insights in a simple, entertaining way for kids. The series was short-lived though, as it ended in 1993. In 1991 Bill Nye appeared in a real-life segment of “Back to the Future: The Animated Series”. Kids resonate to pure science rather than technology.’, and that turned out to be great advice’. Sagan – who had hosted the highly successful “Cosmos” series – told him the series’ concept shouldn’t be about technology and engineering, as Nye had previously thought: ‘He said ‘Focus on pure science. Due to his success as a host, Bill Nye was invited to appear in Disney’s “All-New Mickey Mouse Club”.Įven before appearing on Disney, Bill Nye had always wanted to create a show for kids, an idea which was reinforced by an encounter he had with Carl Sagan in 1987. In addition, Bill Nye offered information about ecology and environmental preservation, explaining the topics with a sense of humor, which promptly set the show apart from other educational and scientific series of the time. ![]() In 1989 he began hosting his own program, “Fabulous Wetlands” which was an educational series focused on showing Washington wetlands and ecosystems. Nye’s segment turned out to be very successful, and led him to win an Emmy for it. Although at the start he didn’t have a section in the show, he started by appearing in the program doing a science demonstration, after one of the guests cancelled their presentation. In 1986 Nye started working as a writer and actor for the show “Almost Live!”, and adopted the name Bill Nye. However, in 1986 he resolved to quit his job in Sundstrand to work full-time as a comedian. It was then he decided to create his own stand-up comedy routine, while still working as an engineer. Nye was a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and was a volunteer at the non-profit organization Pacific Science Center.ĭuring his time in Seattle, Nye discovered his love for comedy by making impersonations of the actor Steve Martin, even winning a lookalike contest. He also worked for Sundstrand Data Control in Seattle, and tried to enter the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) training program, but was unsuccessful. Nye’s first job in the scientistic field was working for the Boeing Corporation, where he invented a suppressor tube for airplanes. During his time in University, William took a class with Carl Sagan: ‘His classes were just fantastic’ said Nye in an interview – ‘If you saw the series “Cosmos”, his lectures were just like those television shows’. William Nye then enrolled into Sibley School of Cornell University in New York, from where he graduated with a major in Mechanical Engineering. ![]() William’s mother was a mathematician and psychologist who worked as a code breaker for the US government during World War II, in which his father Edwin also served as a contractor for the US armed forces.ĭuring his childhood in Washington DC, William attended Lafayette Elementary School, and then started studying at Alice Deal Junior High, until he received a scholarship to attend Sidwell Friends, from where he matriculated in 1973. ![]() Early Lifeīill Nye is the son of Jacqueline Jenkins and Edwin Darby Nye – he has a sister named Susan and a brother named Darby. He’s widely known for his show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” on PBS. William Sanford ‘Bill’ Nye is an American communicator, mechanical engineer and TV personality, born on 27 November 1955 in Washington, DC USA.
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