Newton's Apple

The story

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.

The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 1983 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 15, 1983

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Season 2 Season 2 1984 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 13, 1984

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Season 3 Season 3 1985 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 12, 1985

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Season 4 Season 4 1986 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 11, 1986

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See all seasons (15)

Season 5 Season 5 1987 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 10, 1987

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Season 6 Season 6 1988 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 15, 1988

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Season 7 Season 7 1989 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 14, 1989

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Season 8 Season 8 1990 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 13, 1990

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Season 9 Season 9 1991 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 12, 1991

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Season 10 Season 10 1992 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 10, 1992

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Season 11 Season 11 1993 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 16, 1993

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Season 12 Season 12 1994 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 15, 1994

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Season 13 Season 13 1995 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 14, 1995

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Season 14 Season 14 1996 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 12, 1996

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Season 15 Season 15 1997 · 13 episodes Season details＋

Oct. 11, 1997

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Cast

P Peggy KnappSelf - Field Reporter · Self - Host D David HeilSelf - Host I Ira FlatowSelf - Host S SuChin PakSelf - Host D Dave HuddlestonSelf - Host B Brian HackneySelf - Host E Eileen GalindoSelf - Host S Soccer the DogSelf