Popular Mechanics for Kids
TV ShowTitle | Popular Mechanics for Kids |
User score | 8.3 |
Release date | Sep 20, 1997 |
Release date of last episode | Feb 12, 2001 |
Genre | Documentary, Family, Kids |
Production country | Canada |
Production companies | TVA International, CanWest Global Television Network, Shaw Media, Hearst Entertainment Productions |
Series status | Ended |
Seasons count | 4 (List of episodes) |
Episodes count | 73 |
Run time | 23 min. |
Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach viewers how things work. It was awarded the Parents Choice Award in 2003, and was nominated for the Gemini Awards. The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.