How About That?
1953 Canadian TV series or program
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How About That?, originally titled Weather and Why, is a Canadian children's science television series which aired on CBC Television from 1953 to 1954.
Also known asWeather and Why
Genrechildren's science
Presented byPercy Saltzman
Country of originCanada
| How About That? | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Weather and Why |
| Genre | children's science |
| Presented by | Percy Saltzman |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Joanne Hughes Peggy Nairn |
| Running time | 15 minutes |
| Original release | |
| Network | CBC Television |
| Release | 20 October 1953 – 29 June 1954 |
Premise
This series, hosted by the network's weather presenter Percy Saltzman, featured demonstrations of physics concepts and provided instructions on creating instruments such as rain gauges or anemometers out of common items.[1]
Scheduling
This 15-minute series was broadcast on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. (Eastern) from 20 October 1953 until 29 June 1954. The first two weekly episodes were aired under the original title Weather and Why until it was retitled as of 4 November.[2]
