Adventures in Research was a radio show that aired from 1942 to the mid-1950s, featuring dramatic reenactments of scientific discoveries and inventions. The show was produced in partnership with Westinghouse Research Laboratories and the Westinghouse Broadcasting Company.
Here are some details about the show:
- Content: The show featured dramatic reenactments of historic discoveries and inventions, such as the automobile, typewriter, penicillin, machine gun, and skyscraper.
- Format: The show was originally a question and answer session between Dr. Phillips Thomas and Paul Shannon, but Thomas later wrote dramatized versions of discoveries to make the show more exciting.
- Purpose: The show was intended to encourage civic interest in science.
- Length: The shows were 15 minutes long.
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