Newton's Apple
Newton's Apple
Newton's Apple is an American educational television program produced and developed by KTCA, and distributed to PBS stations in the United States that ran from 1983 to 1999. The show's title is based on the rumor of Isaac Newton sitting under a tree and an apple falling near him—or, more popularly, on his head—prompting him to ponder what makes things fall, leading to the development of his theory of gravitation. The show was produced by Twin Cities Public Television. For most of the run, the show's theme song was Ruckzuck by Kraftwerk, later remixed by Absolute Music. Later episodes of the show featured an original song. An occasional short feature appeared called "Science of the Rich and Famous" in which celebrities appeared to explain a science principle.
Series Cast
Status / Type
Ended (Documentary)
Seasons / Episodes
15 Seasons | 195 Episodes
Network
Genres
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • 1983
Season 2
13 Episodes • 1984
Season 3
13 Episodes • 1985
Season 4
13 Episodes • 1986
Season 5
13 Episodes • 1987
Season 6
13 Episodes • 1988
Season 7
13 Episodes • 1989
Season 8
13 Episodes • 1990
Season 9
13 Episodes • 1991
Season 10
13 Episodes • 1992
Season 11
13 Episodes • 1993
Season 12
13 Episodes • 1994
Season 13
13 Episodes • 1995
Season 14
13 Episodes • 1996
Season 15
13 Episodes • 1997
