Serving Through Science | |
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Created by | Encyclopedia Britannica |
Starring | Dr. Guthrie McClintock |
Country of origin | ![]() |
Original release | |
Network | DuMont |
Release | August 15, 1946 – May 27, 1947 |
Serving Through Science was probably the first educational television series broadcast in the United States. It debuted on the DuMont Television Network in the USA on August 15, 1946 and was shown Tuesdays at 9pm EST. The weekly program starred Dr. Guthrie McClintock showing short films produced by Encyclopedia Britannica, and was sponsored by U. S. Rubber.
The last show aired May 27, 1947.[1]