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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
PBS

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 3 · Episode 17

Death of a Disease

Aired Jun 6, 1976at 9PM·55m

As late as 1967, smallpox struck as many as 15 million people in 43 countries and killed an estimated two or three million. Experts now believe that the disease is on the verge of extinction. NOVA looks at the recent success of the World Health Organization's program to eradicate this disease, considered a triumph of western-styled medicine.

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When did NOVA Season 3 Episode 17 air?

NOVA Season 3 Episode 17 aired on June 6, 1976 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 3 Episode 17?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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