

Beakman's World is an educational children's television show. The program is based on the Universal Press Syndicate syndicated comic strip You Can with Beakman and Jax created by Jok Church. The series premiered September 18, 1992 on The Learning Channel cable network and in national syndication. On September 18, 1993 it moved from national syndication to CBS Saturday morning children’s lineup. At the peak of its popularity, it was seen in nearly 90 countries around the world. The series was canceled in 1998. Reruns returned to national syndication in September 2006, after which it was transferred to local stations such as KICU. The show debuted a year prior to Bill Nye the Science Guy, which covered similar topics. The show's host, Paul Zaloom, still performs as Beakman in live appearances around the globe.


Oct 7, 1995 - 22m
Beakman explains how seeds grow and the evolution of bridges.

Nov 4, 1995 - 22m
Beakman examines balance and how animals use camouflage.

Oct 28, 1995 - 22m
Beakman on the wonders of carbon and an interview with the young inventor Thomas Edison.

Sep 23, 1995 - 22m
Beakman discusses the usefulness of gyroscopes and how to keep a healthy heart.

Dec 2, 1995 - 22m
Beakman and company look at the origins of steel and how photographs are made.

Nov 18, 1995 - 22m
Beakman discusses the Sun and how some animals change throughout their lives.

Oct 14, 1995 - 22m
Beakman reveals how vacuum cleaners work and how cloth is made.

Dec 9, 1995 - 22m
Beakman and company look at snow and natural selection.

Nov 25, 1995 - 22m
Beakman explains the difference between alligator and crocodiles, and then takes a peek at robots.

Sep 16, 1995 - 22m
Beakman looks at geysers and explains the function of kidneys.

Sep 30, 1995 - 22m
Beakman looks at sleep and what makes sounds loud and soft.

Oct 21, 1995 - 22m
Answers to questions about lobsters, crabs and Swiss scientist Daniel Bernoulli.

Nov 11, 1995 - 22m
Beakman explains why islands don't float and how springs work.