Sonda (1977)

Genre

popular science

Country

Poland

How it feels

Two hosts debate scientific and technological topics in each episode, with one taking a skeptical role and the other an enthusiastic one. They use live demonstrations, costumes, and humor to explain their points.

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What happens

Sonda (English: Probe) was a popular Polish television science series broadcast between 1977 and 1989. It was presented by economist Zdzisław Kamiński and physicist Andrzej Kurek. Over 12 years of broadcasting, the program became the most popular and appreciated science TV show in Poland, achieving cult status for a generation. The program ended with the death of its hosts in a car accident on September 29, 1989. The program's popularity stems from its unique formula, which involved addressing a specific scientific or technological problem in each episode. The show was formatted as a “never-ending” discussion between a skeptic and an enthusiast (Kamiński and Kurek), who carried out hands-on demonstrations and experiments to illustrate their arguments. The discussion contained elements of humor and performance: the hosts were often dressed up in costumes. The show was interspersed with documentary footage presenting a broader view of the issues discussed. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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