{"title":"Newton's Apple","dateDebut":"1983","dateEnd":"1998","description":"Newton's Apple was a PBS science show. Each episode included a few segments on various science related topics. In-studio demonstrations with guests, field reports, and spotlights on wildlife were used. Some common segments are: \"On the Spot\", \"Newton's Lemons\", and \"Science Try-its\". \"Science of the Rich and Famous\" was a segment that featured celebrities explaining scientific principles, usually related to their career.\r\n\r\nWhile Newton's Apple is considered a childrens show, adults also enjoyed the show's approach to science.\r\n\r\nOriginally hosted by Ira Flatow, then David Heil. Peggy Knapp was often on the show as a field reporter.","leadImageMedUrl":"http:\/\/distro-1.retrojunk.com\/secure\/a423f4ebad05047cb2c7ad7d6a2be5ac14e5bd1250830be8b193511ddd9c660d5e5dbb\/image\/738_6927a744d2.gif"}