1 on iTunes", "Bill Nye the Science Guy, Vol. Nye is in an affable competition with the environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. How old is Bill Nye? [27], Even though Nye was regular on Almost Live!, he was only doing freelance work for the program. In 1886 he lectured with James Whitcomb Riley, the combination of Nyes wit and Rileys sentiment proving extremely popular. [31] They pitched the show as "Mr. Wizard meets Pee-wee's Playhouse". [115], In the 2017 PBS documentary Bill Nye: Science Guy, Nye revealed his family's plight of ataxia. in the '80s and '90s. ( 1999-02-05) Bill Nye the Science Guy is an American science education television program created by Bill Nye, James McKenna, and Erren Gottlieb, with Nye starring as a fictionalized version of himself. All five volumes were released on VHS, containing two episodes. His Nickname Started on a Comedy Show. The program became part of a package of syndicated series that local stations could schedule to fulfill Children's Television Act requirements. Each half-hour show begins with a cold open, where Nye introduces the episode's theme, which leads into an opening credit sequence, and featuring Nye in a computer animated scientific world, along with his head spinning, radio frequencies, and plastic toy dinosaurs flying. [22] Nye obtained underwriting for the show from the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Energy. called in to cancel their appearance; with no backup guest planned to fill the resulting empty time, the show's writers elected to have Nye demonstrate the household uses of liquid nitrogen. While the shows were aimed to catch the attention of younger audiences, it gained viewership from adults as well and were even used as effective educational aids for school science classes. He came with an appealing show called Bill Nye the Science Guy in 1993 aired on public broadcasting station KCTS-TV. Birth State: Washington, D.C. Episode Review "The Sun", Deep Yellow's "My Favorite Star". After graduating from Cornell University, he moved to. was as Speed Walker, a speedwalking Seattle superhero "who fights crime while maintaining strict adherence to the regulations of the international speedwalking association. The Science Guy Star Weds Journalist Liza Mundy", "2015 Commencement Speaker: William Sanford Nye", "Pondering Fire, Infinity and a Head of Lettuce (Cool! [133] In 2011, the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSICOP) gave Nye their highest award, In Praise of Reason. "[23] PBS declined to distribute The Eyes of Nye, and it was eventually picked up by American Public Television. Nye portrays a hyper-kinetic, tall, and slender scientist wearing a blue lab coat and a bow-tie. He corrected Keister on his pronunciation of the word "gigawatt", and Keister responded, "Who do you think you areBill Nye the Science Guy? '"[13], Nye attended Lafayette Elementary School and Alice Deal Junior High before attending Sidwell Friends for high school on a scholarship, graduating in 1973. The debate between Bill Nye and Ken Ham on the question "Is Creation A Viable Model of Origins?" was held February 4, 2014, at the Creation Museum in Petersburg, Kentucky.. Ken Ham, founder and chief executive officer of the Young Earth creationist (YEC) ministry Answers in Genesis (AiG), challenged Bill Nye, a science educator best known for hosting the 1990s television series Bill Nye the . When surveyed whether Nye was a scientist or actor and comedian, most students asserted he was a scientist, though many said both. Settling in Laramie, Wyo., in 1876, he served as postmaster and justice of the peace and contributed . And that turned out to be great advice. The experience made Edwin a sundial enthusiast, with his son later becoming one himself. "Why don't you do that science stuff?" He Has a Lot of Degrees After striking out in his first at-bat, he singled in the bottom of the third inning to a rousing ovation from the Nationals Park crowd. [78] He spoke of his father's passion for sundials and timekeeping, his time at Cornell, his work on the sundials on the Mars rovers, and the story behind the Bill Nye Solar Noon Clock,[79] which he then presented to the university atop Rhodes Hall. [56], In October 2009, Nye recorded a short YouTube video (as himself, not his TV persona) advocating clean-energy climate-change legislation, on behalf of Al Gore's Repower America campaign. April 14, 1993. Bill Nye's real name or birth name is William Sanford Nye. And A Ballet Shoe Inventor. The Bill Nye the Science Guy theme song was written by songwriter (and former math teacher) Mike Greene. The announcer for the program was Pat Cashman, whom Nye knew from his time on Almost Live!. For the film, see, Friend, T. (January 5, 2004). Parody of ", "Soundtrack of Science" Parody song: Momentisey "The Faster You Push Me" Parody of ", "Soundtrack of Science" Parody song: No music video the commercial-free PBS version of the episode, however, had a brief spoof entitled "Cold Blooded". [47], From 2000 to 2002, Nye was the technical expert on BattleBots. In addition to producing the new content, Noggin acquired all 100 episodes of Bill Nye the Science Guy; this made it the first-ever program acquisition by the channel. 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[34] While portraying "The Science Guy", Nye wore a powder blue lab coat and a bow tie. [5][11] Their pitch lasted for four years, being declined by Fox and other networks over various concerns, until they convinced Elizabeth Brock of local PBS member station KCTS-TV to take a chance on the idea. [18] He applied four times, unsuccessfully, for NASA's astronaut training program. He appeared in the animated series Back to the Future: The Animated Series in 1991 as an assistant to Dr. Emmett Brown. Nye is a member of two trade unions. Later Nye returned to Wisconsin and for several years wrote for the New York World. Menswear designer Nick Graham cast the beloved '90s TV geek to narrate his Mars-themed galactic runway show for Fall 2017 (oh, and astronaut Buzz Aldrin has been chosen as the closing model). "[82] In November 2012, he launched a Kickstarter campaign for an educational aerodynamics game called AERO 3D, but it was not funded. When he was based in Seattle, working for Boeing, Nye began doing stand-up comedy some nights after work. [7] Nye eventually left Boeing in 1985 to join Shafer and Keister in writing and performing for Almost Live!, a then-fledgling sketch comedy television show produced by local NBC affiliate KING-TV. Over its five-year run, the show won 19 Emmy Awards; Nye personally received seven Emmys for writing, performing and producing. [20], Nye quit his job at Boeing on October 3, 1986, to focus on his burgeoning comedy career. First Name Bill #2. Bill Nye, pseudonym of Edgar Wilson Nye, (born Aug. 25, 1850, Shirley, Maine, U.S.died Feb. 22, 1896, Arden, N.C.), journalist and one of the major American humorists in the last half of the 19th century. [83], In September 2012, Nye claimed that creationist views threatened science education and innovation in the United States. Days after a wide-ranging debate on creationism and evolution between Bill Nye and Ken Ham, the event is driving an online conversation. [5][12] KCTS-TV commissioned a pilot for Bill Nye the Science Guy, which aired on April 14, 1993, on the station itself before airing on PBS stations nationwide for the rest of the month. Kool J. [21] The final episode aired in 1999, well after production ended in 1997. Other funding sponsors included Ore Ida, The Boeing Company (which Nye worked for until 1986, Boeing was also based in Seattle until 2001 when it relocated its corporate headquarters to Chicago, Illinois), and Intel. At Boeing, he invented a hydraulic resonance suppressor tube used on Boeing 747 airplanes. He then invented a digital hydraulic tube. A CD-ROM based on the series, titled Bill Nye the Science Guy: Stop the Rock!, was released in 1996 for Windows and Macintosh by Pacific Interactive. Famously known for his character 'Bill Nye The Science Guy', he has dedicated his career to educating the general audience on how science affects our day-to-day lives. The show has featured many guest appearances. Settling in Laramie, Wyo., in 1876, he served as postmaster and justice of the peace and contributed to the Denver Tribune and Cheyenne Sun. We were excited that he accepted . It was there that he earned the nickname "the Science Guy.". 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In 1852 Nyes family moved to Wisconsin, where he later taught school and read law. ), In September 1999, Bill Nye signed a multi-year deal to develop and star in original programs for Noggin,[22] a cable channel co-owned by Nickelodeon and the Children's Television Workshop. "Opposites Attract" Parody of ", "Soundtrack of Science" Parody song: Wind Dee "Wind Is in Your Hair" Parody of ", "Soundtrack of Science" Parody song: AB+ "Blood Stream" Parody of ", "Soundtrack of Science" Parody song: The Sticky Socks "Static Electricity" Parody of ", "Soundtrack of Science" Parody song: Food Webby Web "(It's The) Food Web" Parody of ", "Soundtrack of Science" Parody song: Queen Lighteefa "B.E.N.T." [36], In addition to the TV show, Nye published several books as The Science Guy. Bill Nye the Science Guy ran from 1993 to 1998, and was one of the most-watched educational TV shows in the United States. His father was held in a Japanese prisoner of war camp, where he had no electricity for four years. [27], Following his stint on Almost Live!, from 1991 to 1993 Nye appeared on live-action educational segments of Back to the Future: The Animated Series, assisting Dr. Emmett Brown (played by Christopher Lloyd). Bill Nye: The Science Guy - Stop the Rock! Bill Nye is an American television presenter, science communicator, and entertainer. 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Bill Nye is a science educator best known for hosting 'Bill Nye the Science Guy,' an award-winning educational program that taught science to preteens. [6] He starred in a documentary about his life and science advocacy, Bill Nye: Science Guy, which premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March 2017; and, in October 2017, was named a NYT Critic's Pick. The original Pilot for the show. Bill Nye was originally an engineer for the 747 airliner at Boeing, having moved to Seattle in 1977 after he was accepted for the position. It wasn't me. [34] [30], In 1993, collaborating with James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb and Elizabeth Brock, Nye developed a pilot for a new show, Bill Nye the Science Guy, for the Seattle public broadcasting station KCTS-TV. In fact, he's got a new black comedy educational series titled The End is Nye, and it might just prepare you for the end of the world. We had an exciting day at the Ark Encounter today! At the end of each episode, Nye thanks the viewers for watching, before explaining in a clever description of a theme's activity. . Professor Proton accuses Bill Nye of making his TV series similar to Proton's show. [40] "KCTS went through some distress", Nye recalled. Bill Nye, pseudonym of Edgar Wilson Nye, (born Aug. 25, 1850, Shirley, Maine, U.S.died Feb. 22, 1896, Arden, N.C.), journalist and one of the major American humorists in the last half of the 19th century. If you look back on all the teachers that you liked, I am sure you will find they were very entertaining. In 2017, Nye launched a Netflix show, Bill Nye Saves the World, which explores science topics that affect everyday lives and invites both celebrity guest speakers and experts to join in on the discussions. "[5][8][9] As a result, Nye was subsequently asked to give scientific answers to the show's call-in questions. He had like a rockandroll kind of voice, so it sounded pretty slick. [24] Nye entertained audiences with comical demonstrations, including what happened when you ate a marshmallow that had been dipped in liquid nitrogen. Best Known For: Bill Nye is a science educator best known for hosting 'Bill Nye the Science Guy,' an award-winning educational program that taught science to preteens. During his time at Boeing Corporation, he created a hydraulic resonance suppressor tube which is still used in the Boeing 747., Nye started his entertainment career by keeping his day job as an engineer and working as a stand-up comedian at comedy clubs during the night. Nye's attendance drew scrutiny due to Bridestine's "history of expressing climate change skepticism", but Nye defended him: "While the Congressman and I disagree on a great many issues, we share a deep respect for NASA and its achievements and a strong interest in the future of space exploration. [61], Nye appeared in the 2016 documentary Food Evolution, directed by Academy Award-nominated director Scott Hamilton Kennedy and narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson. "After they approved it, I hired singers because I wanted to make it better. In a recent video, Bill also re-emphasized the importance of wearing masks, which has led some people to wonder how much expertise is behind all of Bill's claims. I thought, 'My voice is funnier??? [19] After its initial success, it was renewed for a second 26-episode order for the 19941995 Season, followed by 13 for the 19951996 Season. [14] It was inspired by Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo, when composing the theme, and used his voice for singing the "Bill Nye the Science Guy" refrain. Nye has residences in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, in New York City,[103] and on Mercer Island near Seattle. I've changed my mind about genetically modified organisms. You're not children anymore. [54], In 2008, Nye hosted Stuff Happens, a short-lived show on the Planet Green network. [28] Nye soon got more offers to appear on nationally broadcast programs, including eight segments of the Disney Channel's All-New Mickey Mouse Club. Birthday: November 27, 1955 ( Sagittarius) Born In: Washington, D.C., United States 176 19 TV Presenters #9 Mechanical Engineers #6 Media Personalities #7 Quick Facts Nick Name: The Science Guy Also Known As: William Sanford Nye, Bill Nye the Science Guy Age: 67 Years, 67 Year Old Males Family: Spouse/Ex-: Blair Tindall (m. 2006-2006) "People still move to the United States, and that's largely because of the intellectual capital we have, the general understanding of science," Nye states in the clip. [17], After graduating from Cornell, Nye worked as an engineer for the Boeing Corporation and Sundstrand Data Control near Seattle. The science communicator and mechanical engineer best known for his syndicated PBS science show, Bill Nye the Science Guy, is no criminal. Birth Country: United States. Because of the segment's popularity, Bill Nye was given a show of his very own called "Bill Nye the Science Guy" which was aired from 1993-1998. Disney was allowed to continue to classify streaming and download revenue from Bill Nye's show as "home video" revenue, a judge ruled. Nye continued to advocate for science, becoming the CEO of The Planetary Society. By 1986, Nye was finally ready to make the leap and quit his job at Boeing to take a stab at a full-time comedy career. [15] "I can't name them, because it was against their contract to do outside things without permission from their record company," Greene noted. [1] As part of the agreement, the profits of the show were split between Disney and the production team, with Disney owning full distribution rights across broadcasting, home video, and digital streaming. For several years, Nye served as the Frank H. T. Rhodes Visiting Professor at Cornell. [72] He became the organization's second Executive Director in September 2010 when Louis Friedman stepped down. The 61-year-old started out in the aeronautics industry he studied mechanical . Netflix denied allegations they edited it (their new series Bill Nye Saves the World features Nye stating gender is on a spectrum) saying "It was delivered to us that way by Buena Vista TV. [73][74], In November 2010, Nye became the face of a major science exhibition at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. [28] On Fabulous Wetlands, Nye explained the importance of preserving estuaries, and the hazards of pollution. Bill Nye has a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.84 m) tall. He has written two bestselling books on science: Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation (2014) and Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World (2015). Birthday: November 27, 1955 (Sagittarius). [14][15] He moved to Ithaca, New York to attend Cornell University and study at the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The show was primarily funded by the National Science Foundation, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the annual financial support from the viewers/stations of the PBS network. Discover how to measure how much air each breath contains, and make a model lung in a nifty home experiment. [51] On October 28, 2007, he also made guest appearances on the VH1 reality show America's Most Smartest Model. 67 Year Old #3. He holds honorary doctorate degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Goucher College and Johns Hopkins. [5], As Nye produced more demonstrations for Almost Live!, he began to develop the idea of a show featuring his "Science Guy" persona; KING-TV declined his proposal, though he eventually received assistance from station alumni James McKenna and Erren Gottlieb. And a Political Voice", "Bill Nye Is Still the Nuttiest Professor", "Bill Nye is back and trying to save the world in new Netflix series", "Almost Live! [124], A computer game based on the series, titled Bill Nye: The Science Guy - Stop the Rock!, was released in 1996 for Windows and Macintosh by Pacific Interactive.[125]. : What Seattle Sketch Comedy Gave to Us", "Bill Nye: 'You can shoot the messenger but climate is still changing', "How One Question Invented Bill Nye the Science Guy", "Bill Nye Is Still the Nuttiest Professor", "Bill Nye, The Science Guy | Archive of American Television", "Nye tries sparkling stint on new cable channel", "A Study of Bill Nye the Science Guy Outreach and Image Executive Summary", "Bill Nye The Science Guy Gets An Assist From Disney", "Bill Nye the Science Guy to run on PBS simultaneously with commercial syndication", "Netflix: We didn't edit that Bill Nye episode", "Bill Nye the Science Guy, Vol. [132] In October 2015, Nye was awarded an honorary doctorate of science from Simon Fraser University. [32] The series was produced by Walt Disney Television and Rabbit Ears Productions, and distributed by Disney. In 1978, Nye started doing stand-up comedy. "They had a . He was then chosen to be its second executive director. [81] Interviewed by John Rael for the Independent Investigation Group (IIG), Nye said that his "concern right now [is] scientific illiteracy you [the public] don't have enough rudimentary knowledge of the universe to evaluate claims. However, "shifting creative concepts, infighting among executives and disputes over money with Seattle producing station KCTS" significantly delayed production for years. Among his TV credits, Nye played a science teacher in a Disney movie and on the television crime drama Numb3rs. Education [3] Studies also found that people that viewed Bill Nye regularly were better able to generate explanations and extensions of scientific ideas than non-viewers.[4]. Bill Nye Eventually, Nye decided to leave engineering and pursue his a full-time comedy career; at the time, it was a career move that seemed pretty risky! On Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on May 12, 2019, he discussed climate change and the proposed Green New Deal, and said:[102]. "It was kinda funny, because they were in my studio one day to record a song. Brilliant in math and science, Nye's mother was recruited to become a codebreaker during World War II. He also appeared on Larry King Live several times to talk about global warming a favorite subject of his and space exploration. [95][96][97], In March 2015, Nye announced he changed his mind and now supported GMOs. How tall is Bill Nye? [35] Its ability to make science entertaining and accessible made it a popular teaching tool in classrooms. Nye walks onto the set, which is called "Nye Laboratories", filled with scientific visuals including many "of science" contraptions announced dramatically, relevant to the theme of the episode. Nye has patents for ballet pointe shoes, educational magnifying glass, etc. The official website of Bill Nye The Science Guy featuring books, shows, appearances, episode guides, and home demos. [48] In 2004 and 2005, he hosted 100 Greatest Discoveries, an award-winning series produced by THINKFilm for The Science Channel, broadcast in high definition on the Discovery HD Theater network. [62], In 2017, he was the subject of a biographical documentary film, Bill Nye: Science Guy, directed by David Alvarado and Jason Sussberg. [65] Also in 2018, Nye made a second guest appearance on The Big Bang Theory as himself, together with fellow scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson, in the first episode ("The Conjugal Configuration") of the show's final season. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). "[101] He has continued to advocate against climate denial. His voice is also heard in a voice-over as part of the 'DINOSAUR' attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Bay Lake, Florida. I didn't mind explaining photosynthesis to you when you were 12, but you're adults now and this is an actual crisis. [28] While looking for more TV gigs, he got the opportunity in 1989 to host Fabulous Wetlands, a short educational show about Washington's wetlands, sponsored by the Washington State Department of Ecology. [1] The show aired in syndication from September 10, 1993, to February 5, 1999, over the course of six seasons and 100 episodes; beginning in season 2, a concurrent run was added on PBS from October 10, 1994, to September 3, 1999, with the show's first run remaining in syndication. "Bill Nye Claims Disney Withheld $28 Million in 'Science Guy' Profits", "KCTS embarks on cool experiment with 'Science Guy' show", "How the Science Guy got his start in Seattle", "Almost Live! In 1993, he started working on Bill Nye the Science Guy. On August 27, 2011, gave a public lecture at Cornell University that filled its 715-seat Statler Auditorium. "[14], Set to a house beat, Greene enlisted rappers to repeat the word "Bill!" [114] Nye subsequently sued Tindall for $57,000 in attorney's fees after she allegedly violated the protective order. Upon earning his Bachelor of Science degree, Nye went on to begin his career at The Boeing Company in Seattle, where he would live for many years. Omissions? [59] In the episode, Sheldon Cooper befriends Nye and brings him in to teach Leonard Hofstadter a "lesson" after Professor Proton (played by Bob Newhart) helps Leonard with an experiment instead of Sheldon. Along with his TV programs, Nye has written several children's books about science. with Bill Nye The Science Guy, episode #127 of Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness on Earwolf", "Jonathan Van Ness' HIV+ Status Motivated Him To Fight For Himself & Others", "Nerd out hard with today's episode of #GettingCurious where @jvn is joined by @BillNye to discuss what's happening now with climate change and what can be done to turn things around!