Episode 1
Danger: Man At Work - In The Balance
Sep 24, 1969
Part a six-part series on pollution. This program shows how comparatively new science of ecology has shown fate of life on earth lies in balance.
Episode 2
Danger: Man At Work - The Urban Crisis
Oct 1, 1969
Part two of a six-part series on pollution. The ways man has succeeded, and failed, to duplicate in his cities checks and balances of natural environment.
Episode 3
Danger: Man At Work - Water
Oct 8, 1969
The third program in a six-part series about pollution. This program shows how water is distributed.
Episode 4
Danger: Man At Work - Air Pollution
Oct 15, 1969
Fourth program in a six-part series on pollution. The program show history of air pollution from advent of coal-burning in 14th Century.
Episode 5
Danger: Man At Work - Pesticides
Oct 22, 1969
Fifth in a six-part series on pollution. All pesticides are poisonous in greater or lesser degrees.
Episode 6
Danger: Man At Work - The Global Crisis
Oct 29, 1969
Final program of a sub-series on pollution and conservation. This program offers statements and observations by experts on extent of pollution in world today and what can be done to improve it.
Episode 7
The Ages Of Man: A Day In The Life Of A G.P.
Nov 5, 1969
A 24-hour day in life of a young family physician, Dr Reg Perkin, covering everything from his 7 am jogging to his 10 am tonsillectomy operation.
Episode 8
The Ages Of Man: A Breath Of Life
Nov 12, 1969
Every year, over 12,000 Canadians are born with serious inherited defects. Maureen McChesney, 12, is one.
Episode 9
The Ages Of Man: The Attack On Cancer
Nov 26, 1969
This program focuses on research into effects of drugs on cancers in mice being conducted by internationally renowned cancer team at Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital.
Episode 10
The Ages Of Man: Drugs
Dec 10, 1969
A study of how medical researchers are using animals to determine effect of drugs such as marijuana and LSD, and.
Episode 11
The Ages Of Man: The Cell
Dec 17, 1969
The theme of biology for past 20 years has been origin of biological constancy. The theme of next 20 years will be origin of biological diversity.
Episode 12
The Ages Of Man: Arthritis
Dec 24, 1969
One quarter of all Canadians will be affected some time in their lives by arthritis.
Episode 13
The Ages of Man: Decade Science Review
Dec 31, 1969
Episode 14
The Ages Of Man: Heart Disease
Jan 7, 1970
A look at coronary thrombosis which kills three out of ten adults; heart research in Canada.
Episode 15
The Ages Of Man: Transplants
Jan 15, 1970
History and research in field of organ transplants.
Episode 16
The Ages Of Man: A Definition Of Death
Jan 22, 1970
When is a man dead? Canadian physicians discuss medical, ethical and legal questions involved with death, organ transplants.
Episode 17
Wild Africa: As It Was
Feb 25, 1970
A look at luxuriant parks and reserves where various species of wild animals and birds still survive.
Episode 18
A Sense Of Time
Mar 19, 1970
First in a three-part series visiting some of Canada's 700 museums in an attempt to show how people of all ages use them for self-discovery.
Episode 19
Wild Africa: Something New
Mar 25, 1970
Africa as it was during 18th and 19th centuries. Final program in this season's series.
Episode 20
A Sense Of Time
Mar 26, 1970
Second in a series of three programs on Canada's museums. This program presents views from adults - those who feel past has no relevance to their lives, and others who find themselves culturally enriched by past.
Episode 21
A Sense Of Time
Apr 2, 1970
A look "backstage" at Ontario Science Center, Royal Ontario Museum and Old Fort Henry.
Episode 22
Oceanography
May 14, 1970
Recent advances in oceanography.
Episode 23
Continental Drift
May 21, 1970
The theory that Earth's continents are moving is examined.
Episode 24
Sense Substitution
May 28, 1970
Research on new electronics and mechanical devices to help blind and deaf realize true sensory perception.
Episode 25
Physical Sciences: Stellar Evolution
Jun 4, 1970
The latest observations of astronomers have turned up new kinds of stars; mysterious emanations from deep in space called pulsars and quasars.
Episode 26
Physical Sciences: Making Waves
Jun 11, 1970
Research into physics of sound and hearing has caused increasing alarm among scientists and physicians about effects of high noise levels upon people, and destructive psychological and physical effects of constant noise pollution.
Episode 27
Physical Sciences: Energy Conversion
Jun 18, 1970
The physics of energy and problem of producing large quantities of energy with little pollution form basis of this program.
Episode 28
Physical Sciences: Laser
Jun 25, 1970
The qualities of laser and normal light are contrasted. Final program in series.
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