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Beakman's World

Series Overview

Beakman's World is an educational children's television show. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church. The series premiered September 18, 1992 on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. On September 18, 1993 it moved from national syndication to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup. At the peak of its popularity, it was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world. The series was canceled in 1998. Reruns returned to national syndication in September 2006, after which it was transferred to local stations such as KICU. The show debuted a year prior to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which covered similar topics. The show's host, Paul Zaloom, still performs as Beakman in live appearances around the globe.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network
CBS
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Syndication
Episodes & Seasons

4 Seasons • 91 Episodes

22 min per episode

Air Date Window

1992 – 1997

Premiered: Sat, Sep 12, 1992

Created By
Jok R. Church

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Dec 6, 1997

Season 4, Episode 24: “Protozoology, Beakmania & Movie Stunts”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Rain, Beak-mania, And Volcanos | Beakman's World Season 1 Episode 1 | Indoor Recess

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-07

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jay Dubin

Producers

Mark Waxman

Department Leadership Roster

Jay Dubin

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-Y

TV-Y: All Children — Appropriate for all children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-Y

All Children — Appropriate for all children.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beakman's World

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What is Beakman's World about?

Beakman's World is an educational children's television show. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church. The series premiered September 18, 1992 on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. On September 18, 1993 it moved from national syndication to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup. At the peak of its popularity, it was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world. The series was canceled in 1998. Reruns returned to national syndication in September 2006, after which it was transferred to local stations such as KICU. The show debuted a year prior to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which covered similar topics. The show's host, Paul Zaloom, still performs as Beakman in live appearances around the globe.

How many seasons does Beakman's World have?

Beakman's World comprises 4 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Beakman's World?

Key cast members in Beakman's World include Paul Zaloom, Mark Ritts, Senta Moses, Bert Berdis, Alan Barzman.

Who created or directed Beakman's World?

Beakman's World was developed and directed by Jay Dubin.