NOVA
197455m / epDocumentary
First aired
March 3, 1974
TMDB Score
71% match · 143 votes
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E01▶The Making Of A Natural History Film
Mar 3, 1974 · 55m
Where Did the Colorado Go?
Mar 10, 1974 · 55m
Whales, Dolphins, and Men
Mar 17, 1974 · 55m
The Search For Life
Mar 24, 1974 · 55m
Last of the Cuiva
Mar 31, 1974 · 55m
Strange Sleep
Apr 7, 1974 · 55m
The Crab Nebula
Apr 14, 1974 · 55m
Bird Brain: The Mystery of Bird Navigation
Apr 21, 1974 · 55m
Are You Doing This for Me, Doctor?
Apr 28, 1974 · 55m
The First Signs Of Washoe
May 5, 1974 · 55m
The Case of the Midwife Toad
May 12, 1974 · 55m
Fusion: The Energy of Promise
May 19, 1974 · 55m
The Mystery Of The Anasazi
May 26, 1974 · 55m
Medicine was transformed in the 19th century by the discovery of anesthesia; surgery, until then hasty, bloody and completely unable to deal with internal disorders, subsequently took its place in the front rank of medical practice. This NOVA docudrama depicts the pioneers of medicine.
About the Series
Synopsis
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
- First aired
- March 3, 1974
- Last aired
- October 7, 2026
- Seasons
- 53 seasons · 1029 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Original language
- English
- Network
- PBS
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