When surveyed whether Nye was a scientist or actor and comedian, most students asserted he was a scientist, though many said both. [41] The show, which eventually premiered in 2005, lasted only one season. The Syndicated airings were credited as "Produced in Association with the National Science Foundation", while the PBS airings changed it to "Produced in Association with Walt Disney Television". While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Settling in Laramie, Wyo., in 1876, he served as postmaster and justice of the peace and contributed . Nye has residences in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles, in New York City,[103] and on Mercer Island near Seattle. [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. Mini Bio (1) Bill Nye was born on November 27, 1955 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Despite Disney's association and ownership with the show, it has never aired on any network owned by Walt Disney Television in the US (such as Disney Channel and the American Broadcasting Company, known as simply ABC, which Disney did not acquire until 1996, three years after the show premiered. [109] Nye attended the 2018 State of the Union Address after being invited by Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine. [23] After a guest canceled, cohost Ross Shafer told Nye he had seven minutes of programming to fill. I thought, 'My voice is funnier??? [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. Bill Nye the Science Guy ran from 1993 to 1998, and was one of the most-watched educational TV shows in the United States. Kids resonate to pure science rather than technology.' 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With its quirky humor and rapid-fire MTV-style pacing, the show won critical acclaim and was nominated for 23 Emmy Awards, winning nineteen. "[101] He has continued to advocate against climate denial. : What Seattle Sketch Comedy Gave to Us", "On Seattle TV, It's a Comic, It's an Engineer It's Science Guy! The Sioux City, Iowa NBC affiliate of KTIV is an example of a station that carried the show in Syndication. 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Bill graduated from the Cornell University with a mechanical engineering degree and began his engineering career at Boeing Corporation in Seattle where he created a hydraulic resonance suppressor tube used on 'Boeing 747' airplanes. Nye developed a hydraulic pressure resonance suppressor that is still used in the Boeing 747. It sounded great, so that's the version we kept. NOTE: The Production Codes were taken from the United States Copyright Office. He began moonlighting as a comedian while working at Boeing. When Greene was enlisted to write the theme song, the show's producers requested that the song "not sound like a kid's show"; the final result was accordingly uncommon for the time. The show addressed environmental issues like global warming, modified food, etc. [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. 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. [87][88][89] In July 2016, Ham gave Nye a tour of the Ark Encounter the day after it first opened to the public. [70] Nye portrayed Upton Sinclair in the 2020 biopic Mank. He was then chosen to be its second executive director. Scientist/comedian Bill Nye explores various aspects of science for young viewers. 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. . The closing credits roll over bloopers from the episode. 1995. [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. [21] He has stated, "At this point in our story, I was working on business jet navigation systems, laser gyroscope systems during the day, and I'd take a nap and go do stand-up comedy by night. In the early 2000s, he helped develop sundials that were used in the Mars Exploration Rover missions. In The Climate Code, he spoke about saving energy. as a percussive shout, deliberately imitating the shouting featured in House of Pain's 1992 song "Jump Around". From 1991 to 1993, Nye appeared as an assistant to Dr. Emmett Brown in the show Back to the Future: The Animated Series. In the show, he demonstrated science experiments explained by Dr. Brown. in the '80s and '90s. Nye became the face of "Bill Nye's Climate Lab," a permanent exhibition at the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, California. His voice is also heard in a voice-over as part of the 'DINOSAUR' attraction at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Bay Lake, Florida. In one study, it was found that viewers of the program made more observations and sophisticated classifications than non-viewers. After attending the private Sidwell Friends School, Nye enrolled at Cornell University, where he studied mechanical engineering. Nye is in an affable competition with the environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. 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! The show became extremely popular and won a lot of TV . Corrections? And that turned out to be great advice. Safety glasses off, motherfuckers. They had no idea what it was for, but they're cool, so they did. He appeared in the animated series Back to the Future: The Animated Series in 1991 as an assistant to Dr. Emmett Brown. [130] Nye also received an honorary doctor of pedagogy degree during a commencement ceremony at Lehigh University on May 20, 2013. For the film, see, Friend, T. (January 5, 2004). In 2017, he delivered Everything All at Once, in which he promised to show how "thinking like a nerd is the key to changing yourself and the world around you.". 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. See a demonstration of how cigarette smoke can infiltrate and injure lungs. Soon after, Seattle's PBS KCTS-TV produced the show Bill Nye the Science Guy, an educational television program that aired from September 10, 1993, to June 20, 1998. A video game based on the series was released in 1996, and a subsequent television show for adults, Bill Nye Saves the World, was broadcast two decades later. He then quit his engineering job to focus on comedy. Nye conducted a Q&A session after the 2012 Mars Rover landing. Bill Nye gets aerobic about the importance of respiration when he jogs, bikes, swims, and scuba dives. The exhibition aimed at raising awareness about environmental issues. [71] From 2005 to 2010, Nye was the vice president of the Planetary Society, an organization that advocates space science research and the exploration of other planets, particularly Mars. endeavor."[135]. Moving on to more grown-up fare, he published Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation in 2014 and followed with Unstoppable: Harnessing Science to Change the World the next year. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. [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. The show didn't air until a year later, so it wasn't until then that they understood what this was really for. He worked as an assistant on the show Back to the Future: The Animated Series and eventually landed the most famous role of his life, Bill Nye the Science Guy. Apart from appearing in television shows and miniseries for infotainment networks like The Discovery Channel, Bill has utilized every opportunity to teach children and adults the importance of science in day to day life. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Name: Bill, Birth Year: 1955, Birth date: November 27, 1955. [40] KCTS was hampered by budgetary problems and couldn't produce a show pilot on time. "[23], On August 31, 2016, Netflix announced that Nye would appear in a new series, Bill Nye Saves the World, which premiered on April 21, 2017. "[26] Nye's science experiments resonated with viewers, and the local chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded him a talent Emmy for one of his segments. [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. Shafer suggested. During that time, Nye co-developed MarsDial, which is a sundial created for the Mars Exploration Rover missions. Then I sent those versions to Jim and Erren, and they said, 'Why have you got them on it? It was nothing", Nye said. [83], In September 2012, Nye claimed that creationist views threatened science education and innovation in the United States. [106] Nye often appeared on Begley's HGTV/Planet Green reality show Living with Ed. He corrected Keister on his pronunciation of the word "gigawatt", and Keister responded, "Who do you think you areBill Nye the Science Guy? The Interviews: An Oral History of Television, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Series, TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Youth Programming, War in the Gulf: Questions & Answers with Peter Jennings. We want your voice. 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). For the British actor, see, "Everything All at Once" redirects here. ( 1993-04-14) -. In their meeting at the space sciences building, Nye explained that he was interested in developing a science television program. [9] Ned was captured and spent four years in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp; living without electricity or watches, he learned how to tell time using the shadow of a shovel handle, spurring his passion for sundials. From 2005 to 2010, he served as vice president and then as second executive director of The Planetary Society, one of the largest space-interest groups in the world. The show began with a 26-episode order for the 19931994 Season. Alex Murdaugh, who took the stand last week in his own defense, maintained . [93], Since 2013, Nye has been a member of the Advisory Council of the National Center for Science Education. In 1886 he lectured with James Whitcomb Riley, the combination of Nyes wit and Rileys sentiment proving extremely popular. "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." Sagittarius TV Show Host #1. The following year, the production companies entered a distribution agreement with Buena Vista Television, a subsidiary of Disney. Nye portrays a hyper-kinetic, tall, and slender scientist wearing a blue lab coat and a bow-tie. The original Pilot for the show. All Rights Reserved. The program became part of a package of syndicated series that local stations could schedule to fulfill Children's Television Act requirements. [36], In addition to the TV show, Nye published several books as The Science Guy. Episode Review "The Sun", Deep Yellow's "My Favorite Star". [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. Bill Nye told Multichannel News that he was interested in creating multiple original shows for Noggin, including a math-based series and one "showing kids how to exercise good judgment. [24] Nye entertained audiences with comical demonstrations, including what happened when you ate a marshmallow that had been dipped in liquid nitrogen. [5] He combines the serious science of everyday things with fast-paced action and humor. [57] He joined the American Optometric Association in a multimedia advertising campaign to persuade parents to provide their children with comprehensive eye examinations. "It was kinda funny, because they were in my studio one day to record a song. [132] In October 2015, Nye was awarded an honorary doctorate of science from Simon Fraser University. Both his parents were World War II veterans; his mother was a code-breaker, while his father spent four years in a prisoner-of-war camp. [66], In September 2019, Nye was a guest on Episode 127 of Jonathan Van Ness's podcast Getting Curious, where they discussed climate change, the failures of cold fusion, the potential of better battery technology for storage of energy produced by wind turbines and solar panels, the benefits of and forthcoming improvements to electric vehicles, and the detriment and failures of fossil fuel and nuclear energy, measures toward water cleanliness, the role of girls' and women's education in improving the environment, and the threat the Trump administration posed to the environment and to scientific thought in general.[67][68][69]. American science education television program, It has been suggested that this article should be, List of Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes, The Presidents of the United States of America, Outstanding Writing in a Children's Series, Outstanding Directing in a Children's Series. Here, I've got an experiment for yousafety glasses on. [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]. Though, he is 6 0 in feet and inches and 185 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 165 lbs in Pound and 75 kg in Kilograms. In 1986, he took a job as a comedy writer and performer on a local comedy program, "Almost Live," (and quit Boeing) where he first appeared as Bill Nye the Science Guy. [104] His California house is solar-powered, and often feeds extra power back into the public power grid, something he enjoys showing visitors. 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. Settling in Laramie, Wyo., in 1876, he served as postmaster and justice of the peace and contributed to the Denver Tribune and Cheyenne Sun. [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. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. [21], During Nye's 10-year college reunion in 1987, he went to great lengths to meet with Carl Sagan at Cornell. He was made the vice president of The Planetary Society in 2005. Now he has incorporated philosophical ideas into his upcoming book and Netflix show. ", "Bill Nye's guy: Popular TV show scientist throws support behind President Obama", "That time I took a selfie with Neil Tyson and the President of the United States", "Bill Nye defends plan to see State of the Union with Trump's NASA nominee", "Washington Gov. [125] He also holds a design patent for a digital abacus. "PBS wanted more serious, in-depth Nova-style shows", explained co-producer Randy Brinson. However, "shifting creative concepts, infighting among executives and disputes over money with Seattle producing station KCTS" significantly delayed production for years. In 1852 Nyes family moved to Wisconsin, where he later taught school and read law. 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. If you look back on all the teachers that you liked, I am sure you will find they were very entertaining. You're not children anymore. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Long before Bill Nye had his own show, he was an engineer and a writer/actor on the Seattle-based sketch comedy show Almost Live! He Has a Lot of Degrees Research studies found that regular viewers were better at explaining scientific ideas than non-viewers. 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. 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). Due to his father's, sister's and brother's lifelong struggles with balance and coordination, Nye decided to not have children to avoid the chance of passing on the condition, even though he "dodged the genetic bullet" himself.[116]. Bill Nye is an American science educator and mechanical engineer best known for hosting the television program Bill Nye the Science Guy. After the show ended, Nye went on to work on other television shows, including The Eyes of Nye, a science show aimed at an older audience, and the Planet Green Network's Stuff Happens program. On August 27, 2011, gave a public lecture at Cornell University that filled its 715-seat Statler Auditorium. Nye was born November 27, 1955,[7][8] in Washington, D.C., to Jacqueline Jenkins (19212000), who was a codebreaker during World War II, and Edwin Darby "Ned" Nye (19171997), who also served in World War II and worked as a contractor building an airstrip on Wake Island. William Sanford Nye, known as Bill Nye, is an American television presenter, entertainer, and host. In the shorts, Nye's "Science Guy" persona worked as the "head sparkologist" of Noggin,[24] and he tried to find out what topics sparked viewers' imaginations. [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]. [52], Nye appeared on segments of Heidi Cullen's The Climate Code, later renamed Forecast Earth on the Weather Channel, relating his personal ways of saving energy. He has appeared frequently on other TV shows, including Dancing with the Stars, The Big Bang Theory, and Inside Amy Schumer. [34] [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). 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) Bill Nye is an American television presenter, science communicator, and entertainer. In later seasons, the theme song was cut short by a static screen. [126], In May 1999, Nye was the commencement speaker at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute where he was awarded an honorary doctor of science degree. The famous TV was born on, November 27, 1955, as of today's date 2 Jan 2023, Bill Nye is 67 years old. who said Thursday on his show The 700 Club, "Let's be . Bill Nye was born William Sanford Nye on November 27, 1955, in Washington D.C., USA, to Jacqueline Nye and Edwin Darby Nye. The experience made Edwin a sundial enthusiast, with his son later becoming one himself. [47], From 2000 to 2002, Nye was the technical expert on BattleBots. 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". As of May 2017, the 1996 episode "Probability" is edited from its original airing, with a segment removed featuring a cast member saying there are only two genders. The official website of Bill Nye The Science Guy featuring books, shows, appearances, episode guides, and home demos. Later Nye returned to Wisconsin and for several years wrote for the New York World. His most recent series, The End is Nye, premiered August 25, 2022, on Peacock and Syfy. Nye also voiced himself in the animated feature Happy Halloween, Scooby Doo! [19], Nye started doing standup comedy after winning a Steve Martin lookalike contest in 1978. What is Bill Nye's real name? Airdates were taken from the Newspaper Archives. ), 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. Bill Nye: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. They are neighbors and go out together for meals. [32] The series was produced by Walt Disney Television and Rabbit Ears Productions, and distributed by Disney. Known for its "high-energy presentation and MTV-paced segments",[5] the program became a hit among kids and adults, was critically acclaimed, and was nominated for 23 Emmy Awards, winning 19, including Outstanding Performer in Children's Programming for Nye himself. [123], Despite Disney's involvement in the series, the series has not been available on Disney+ due to a dispute with Nye over revenue sharing. A few weeks ago I publicly invited Mr. Nye for a friendly tour and offered to personally show him through the Ark if he would come. The Science Guy Star Weds Journalist Liza Mundy", "2015 Commencement Speaker: William Sanford Nye", "Pondering Fire, Infinity and a Head of Lettuce (Cool! [17][18] The show ran about the same time as and covered similar topics to Beakman's World, in fact sharing one crew member, editor/writer/director Michael Gross. Nye got his start in comedy after winning a .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Steve Martin look-alike contest and went on to work as an engineer by day and a stand-up comic by night.