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The Bell System Science Series (1956)

TV Series

Documentary

The Bell System Science Series consists of nine television specials made for the AT&T Corporation that were originally broadcast in color between 1956 and 1964. Marcel LaFollette has described them as "specials that combined clever story lines, sophisticated animation, veteran character actors, films of natural phenomena, interviews with scientists, and precise explanation of scientific and technical concepts — all in the pursuit of better public understanding of science.

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Released
November 19, 1956
Country
United States
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures, The Walt Disney Studios

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What is The Bell System Science Series about?
The Bell System Science Series consists of nine television specials made for the AT&T Corporation that were originally broadcast in color between 1956 and 1964. Marcel LaFollette has described them as "specials that combined clever story lines, sophisticated animation, veteran character actors, films of natural phenomena, interviews with scientists, and precise explanation of scientific and technical concepts — all in the pursuit of better public understanding of science.
When was The Bell System Science Series released?
The Bell System Science Series is a 1956 documentary series.
Where can I watch The Bell System Science Series?
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