TV Shows like Discovery
If you enjoy Discovery, you may also like NOVA, Natural World and American Masters. These recommendations share similar tone, themes, or genres, making them natural follow-ups once you finish this show, and can be streamed for free.
NOVA • TV Show • Rating 7.0 out of 10
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American Masters • TV Show • Rating 7.0 out of 10
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A Real Bug's Life • TV Show • Rating 7.4 out of 10
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Down to Earth with Zac Efron • TV Show • Rating 7.7 out of 10
Welcome to Earth • TV Show • Rating 7.6 out of 10
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What is Discovery about?
Discovery was a television program geared towards children and teenagers, produced by ABC News. The program began in the fall of 1962 as a weekday series, and was later moved to Sunday mornings. The program was hosted by actor/announcer Frank Buxton and actress/vocalist Virginia Gibson. The show's original studio announcer was ABC staff announcer Bill Owen, who replaced Buxton as host in 1966, continuing through 1971. The shows hosted by Buxton were mostly studio productions, done in black-and-white; beginning with Owen, the shows were produced in color, and involved much travel to on-site locations. The actual on-air title of the series was named according to each year it was produced, beginning with Discovery '62 and ending with Discovery '71. The show's executive producer was Jules Power, the former co-producer of NBC's Mr. Wizard. The Discovery format originally had Buxton and Gibson in studio, exploring various topics in science, culture, history and the arts, often with special in-studio guests. Later seasons of the show had Buxton and Gibson traveling on location to different destinations around the world in a documentary format. Discovery was nominated for the Emmy Award for Outstanding Children's Program several times, winning in 1964. It blends documentary elements. The series reflects a distinct US style and perspective.