Episode
NOVA: The National Science Test II
Overview
In NOVA's special sequel to 1984's National Science Test, viewers can match wits with celebrity panelists David Attenborough, Michelle Johnson, Edwin Newman and Alvin Poussaint and a live studio audience. Art Fleming hosts.
Details
- Series
- NOVA
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 1985-10-08
- Runtime
- 55 min
Episode context
The National Science Test II is Episode 11 in Season 12 of NOVA. It aired on 1985-10-08. The runtime is 55 min.
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