Catalyst (1990 TV program)
Catalyst is an Australian science and technology television series for teenagers broadcast by the ABC in 1990.[1] It was written and directed by Margaret Wertheim, was hosted by Kaarin Fairfax and featured Mandy Salomon and Peter Rowsthorn.[2] It was designed to make science "approachable" and featured music from Paul Kelly and The Models.[3]
Deborah Smith in the Sydney Morning Herald writes "But science could take on a much trendier image if Catalyst, an imaginative and much-needed six-part science series for teenagers starting today on ABC TV, becomes popular in schools."[4] In the Age Mark Lawrence said "Catalyt's stated goal is to show that "you can be good at science and also be young, hip, and have a sense of humor". On the of episode One, it works well."[5] Research and education commentator Peter Pockley wrote in the Sydney Morning Herald that it was "quite brilliant in conception and execution — the best TV show for post-primary age groups I've seen anywhere."[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ Hooks, Barbara (2 November 1990), "The more shekels the thicker the hide, apparently", The Age
- ↑ Wallace, Mark (28 October 1990), "Experimenting with new, sexy science", The Canberra Times
- ↑ Lowing, Rob (8 April 1990), "Kaarin gives up her name to be a star", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ↑ Smith, Deborah (29 October 1990), "Catalyst", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ↑ Lawrence, Mark (2 November 1990), "Science for the young", The Age
- ↑ Pockley, Peter (4 November 1990), "Funding axe cuts heart out of clever TV", The Sydney Morning Herald