The Johns Hopkins Science Review
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The Johns Hopkins Science Review is a critically acclaimed television series sponsored by Johns Hopkins University
which aired on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network
.
The series consisted of documentaries on science and included guests like Wernher von Braun
. Each half-hour episode was broadcast from WAAM
in Baltimore
. The series originally aired on CBS
, but moved to the DuMont Television Network
in October 1950. The series would win the network a Peabody Award
in the Education category in 1952.
A spin-off program, Johns Hopkins File 7, aired on a syndicated basis from 1956 to 1958. Like the Review, File 7 was produced at WAAM and featured host Lynn Poole.
. One of these episodes, which features Wernher von Braun
, can be seen online at a website called TV4U. It has since been confirmed that all 186 episodes of the show are stored at Johns Hopkins University, which funded the program. This means it has the most surviving episodes of any DuMont Network program.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
which aired on the now-defunct DuMont Television Network
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
.
Broadcast history
The series aired from December 31, 1948 to either 1953 or 1954 depending on the source. McNeil (1996) states the program aired until April 20, 1953. Brooks and Marsh (1985) state the program ended its run on September 2, 1954. The program aired Tuesdays at 8:30 pm EST during the 1950-51 season, Mondays at 8:30pm EST during the 1951-52 season, and Wednesdays at 8pm EST during the 1952-53 season. According to the 1953-54 United States network television schedule, the show remained in the Wednesday at 8pm EST slot for the 1953-54 season, which would suggest the 1954 ending date is the correct one.The series consisted of documentaries on science and included guests like Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun
Wernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
. Each half-hour episode was broadcast from WAAM
WJZ-TV
WJZ-TV, channel 13, is an owned and operated television station of the CBS Television Network, located in Baltimore, Maryland. WJZ-TV's studios and offices are located on Television Hill in the Woodberry section of Baltimore, adjacent to the transmission tower it shares with four other Baltimore...
in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
. The series originally aired on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
, but moved to the DuMont Television Network
DuMont Television Network
The DuMont Television Network, also known as the DuMont Network, DuMont, Du Mont, or Dumont was one of the world's pioneer commercial television networks, rivalling NBC for the distinction of being first overall. It began operation in the United States in 1946. It was owned by DuMont...
in October 1950. The series would win the network a Peabody Award
Peabody Award
The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished and meritorious public service by radio and television stations, networks, producing organizations and individuals. In 1939, the National Association of Broadcasters formed a committee to recognize outstanding achievement in radio broadcasting...
in the Education category in 1952.
A spin-off program, Johns Hopkins File 7, aired on a syndicated basis from 1956 to 1958. Like the Review, File 7 was produced at WAAM and featured host Lynn Poole.
Episode status
At least three episodes survive at the UCLA Film and Television ArchiveUCLA Film and Television Archive
The UCLA Film and Television Archive is an internationally renowned visual arts organization focused on the preservation, study, and appreciation of film and television, based at the University of California, Los Angeles. It holds more than 220,000 film and television titles and 27 million feet of...
. One of these episodes, which features Wernher von Braun
Wernher von Braun
Wernher Magnus Maximilian, Freiherr von Braun was a German rocket scientist, aerospace engineer, space architect, and one of the leading figures in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany during World War II and in the United States after that.A former member of the Nazi party,...
, can be seen online at a website called TV4U. It has since been confirmed that all 186 episodes of the show are stored at Johns Hopkins University, which funded the program. This means it has the most surviving episodes of any DuMont Network program.
See also
- List of programs broadcast by the DuMont Television Network
- List of surviving DuMont Television Network broadcasts
- 1950-51 United States network television schedule
- 1951-52 United States network television schedule
- 1952-53 United States network television schedule
- 1953-54 United States network television schedule