3-2-1 Contact 1980
What is 3-2-1 Contact?
3-2-1 Contact is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Kids, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 223
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 14, 1980
- Networks
- PBS
- Genres
- Kids, Family
- Updated
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3-2-1 Contact is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Kids, Family. Produced and broadcast by PBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 7 seasons and 223 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A PBS series that sparks curiosity about everyday science.”
- Explains scientific principles in clear segments
- Encourages viewers to ask questions about how things work
- Produced by the respected Children’s Television Workshop
- Educational format may feel less like traditional entertainment
- Production style reflects its 1980s origins
Watch it if you enjoy learning how science works in everyday life.
The series is family‑friendly and appropriate for children and curious viewers of all ages.
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When did 3‑2‑1 Contact originally air?
It aired on PBS from 1980 through 1988.
What organization produced the show?
The series was produced by the Children’s Television Workshop.
What is the main purpose of the program?
It teaches scientific principles and their applications to encourage curiosity.
Who contributed to the scientific content?
Dr. Edward G. Atkins oversaw much of the show’s scientific material.
Is there related material beyond the TV episodes?
Yes, an accompanying children’s magazine was published alongside the series.
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