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NOVA

NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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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 6 · Episode 2

Long Walk Of Fred Young

Aired Jan 11, 1979at 9PM·55m

As a child, Fred Young hunted birds and wild animals with primitive weapons, spoke only the Indian languages Ute and Navajo, went to a medicine man when he was sick, and slept under the stars. NOVA profiles Dr. Frederick Young, now a nuclear physicist working on the laser fusion project at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory in New Mexico.

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When did NOVA Season 6 Episode 2 air?

NOVA Season 6 Episode 2 aired on January 11, 1979 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 6 Episode 2?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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