Tập
NOVA: Episode 8
Tóm tắt
NOVA presents two hours of the best from its 14 seasons of exciting science coverage. A "talking" chimp, an exploding volcano and a sight-and-sound space video are but a few of the memorable segments. Richard Kiley hosts.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- NOVA
- Mùa
- Mùa 14
- Tập
- Tập 8
- Ngày phát sóng
- 1987-03-10
- Thời lượng
- 55 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 8 là tập 8 trong Season 14 của NOVA. Tập này phát sóng ngày 1987-03-10. Thời lượng là 55 min.
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