I remember Mr. Wizard quite well and loved his show as a child. Growing up he was one of several science popularizers who made it "ok" to be a smart kid interes

I remember Mr. Wizard quite well and loved his show as a child. Growing up he was one of several science popularizers who made it "ok" to be a smart kid interested in STEM. I can't say that without Mr. Wizard I wouldn't be where I am today, but each person (Mr. Wizard, Bill Nye, etc.) who took up a similar kind of role helped create an environment that made it more possible for people like me. I never realized many of the subtle cues that he used on his show -- no labcoat, talk to the kids as adults, and so on. But they definitely made it all feel more welcoming and approachable as well.