Popular Mechanics for Kids 1997
What is Popular Mechanics for Kids?
Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. The show is notable for launching the careers of certain individuals.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 73
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1997
- Networks
- Discovery Kids, Global TV, BBC Kids
- Genres
- Documentary, Family, Kids
- Updated
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Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. The show is notable for launching the careers of certain individuals. Its main objective is to educate viewers on how various things function. The series was primarily filmed in Montreal, Quebec. It has received recognition, including the Parents Choice Award, and has been nominated for the Gemini Awards. The show is currently distributed on VHS and DVD by Koch Vision. The series provided a platform for young actors to gain experience and exposure, contributing to the development of their careers. The educational content of the show aims to inform and engage its audience, making complex concepts accessible to a younger viewership.
Should you watch it?
“Discover how everyday things work in this educational Canadian television series.”
- Teaches viewers how things work
- Features early appearances by Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel
- Based on Popular Mechanics magazine
- Limited current distribution options available
- Older television series from 1997
Watch it if you want an educational show that explains how things work.
The tone is educational and suitable for family and kids viewing.
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Season 1 · 23 episodes
- E1 Underground Mytharc Sep 20, 1997
- E2 Submarines Core Sep 27, 1997
- E3 Special Effects Core Sep 21, 1997
- E4 Zoos Core Oct 11, 1997
- E5 Cool Cars Core Oct 18, 1997
- E6 Coasters Core Oct 25, 1997
- E7 Sports Core Oct 23, 1997
- E8 Garbage Core Nov 8, 1997
- E9 Boats Core Nov 15, 1997
- E10 Buildings Core Nov 22, 1997
- E11 Aircraft Carriers Core Nov 29, 1997
- E12 Electricity Core Dec 6, 1997
- E13 Food Production Core Jan 4, 1998
- E14 Emergency Core Jan 11, 1998
- E15 Aquariums Core Jan 18, 1998
- E16 Toys and Games Core Jan 25, 1998
- E17 Spaceships Core Feb 7, 1998
- E18 Robots Core Feb 14, 1998
- E19 Our Greatest Hits Core Feb 21, 1998
- E20 Money Core Feb 28, 1998
- E21 Air Transportation Core Mar 7, 1998
- E22 Music Production Mytharc Mar 13, 1998
- E23 Fly At Your Own Risk Mytharc Feb 8, 1998
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Fly At Your Own Risk Mytharc Sep 20, 1998
- E2 North Pole Core Sep 26, 1998
- E3 Whodunnit!? Core Oct 3, 1998
- E4 Gross Out Core Oct 10, 1998
- E5 Ocean Adventures Core Oct 17, 1998
- E6 Police Force Core Oct 24, 1998
- E7 Sports: Riding, Gliding and Sliding Core Oct 30, 1998
- E8 FX! Core Nov 7, 1998
- E9 Earth Power Core Nov 14, 1998
- E10 Talk To the Animals Core Nov 21, 1998
- E11 After Dark Core Nov 28, 1998
- E12 Emergency Rescues! Core Dec 5, 1998
- E13 Under the Big Top Core Dec 12, 1998
- E14 Zero Gravity Core Dec 19, 1998
- E15 Swamps and Gators Core Dec 26, 1998
- E16 Mega Trucks Core Jan 2, 1999
- E17 Boom! Core Jan 9, 1999
- E18 The Fastest... Core Jan 16, 1999
- E19 Our Greatest Hits II Core Jan 23, 1999
- E20 Creepy Crawlers Core Jan 30, 1999
- E21 Monster Trucks Mytharc Feb 6, 1999
- E22 How Do They Do That? Mytharc Feb 13, 1999
Season 3 · 22 episodes
- E1 Cool Schools Mytharc Sep 5, 1999
- E2 Ticket To Ride Core Sep 12, 1999
- E3 Sea Creatures Core Sep 19, 1999
- E4 Dirty Work Core Sep 26, 1999
- E5 Slither And Slime Core Oct 3, 1999
- E6 Body Mechanics Core Oct 10, 1999
- E7 Spook Out Core Sep 17, 1999
- E8 Super Bikes Core Oct 24, 1999
- E9 Freaky Flying Core Oct 31, 1999
- E10 Greatest Hits #3 Filler Nov 7, 1999
- E11 Down Below Core Nov 14, 1999
- E12 Ice Core Nov 21, 1999
- E13 Fun In The Desert Core Nov 28, 1999
- E14 Life Savers Core Dec 5, 1999
- E15 Pirates And Gold Core Dec 12, 1999
- E16 Navy Seals Core Dec 19, 1999
- E17 Killer Creatures Core Dec 26, 1999
- E18 Real Life Science Fiction Core Jan 2, 2000
- E19 Greatest Hits #4 Core Jan 9, 2000
- E20 Space Station Core Jan 16, 2000
- E21 Water Mytharc Jan 23, 2000
- E22 Live At PMK Mytharc Jan 30, 2000
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 X-Treeme Rides Mytharc Jan 7, 2001
- E2 Fighting Disaster Core Jan 14, 2001
- E3 Escape Core Jan 21, 2001
- E4 Horseplay Core Jan 28, 2001
- E5 In Deep Water Mytharc Feb 5, 2001
- E6 On The Front Lines Mytharc Feb 12, 2001
Frequently asked questions
When did Popular Mechanics for Kids premiere?
The show premiered in 1997.
What is the purpose of the series?
The purpose of the show was to teach viewers how things work.
Who are some notable cast members?
The series is notable for starting the careers of Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel.
Was the series nominated for any awards?
Yes, it was nominated for the Gemini Awards and awarded the Parents Choice Award in 2003.
Where was the series filmed?
The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec.
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