Rest in peace, Mr. Wizard. Don Herbert 1917-2007

hellphish · 06-13-2007, 11:26 AM

Hi guys. I'm pretty sad right now. I just found out that Don Herbert (Mr. Wizard) died on tuesday. I don't even know what to say really, so I'll quote someone from another forum I visit.

Quote:

Some guys remember that special gym teacher, who taught them to act like big lugnuts.
Others remember screaming drill sergeants.
A few even remember the crazy wino who would buy them a six pack of beer in exchange for one of the cans.
Lots of people have made men out of boys.

But it was Mr. Wizard who made us nerds.

He is sorely missed.

SegWayne · 06-13-2007, 11:40 AM

ditto...........

BillPaxton · 06-13-2007, 11:53 PM

Mr. Wizard was a big influence to me - partly why I am in my career in fact. I was sad to see this. Rest in Peace Mr. Hebert, and thanks for teaching my how to make a cloud chamber for my 8th grade science project.

drmarty · 06-15-2007, 06:41 AM

Hey remember when he filled a whole room with ping pong balls on mousetraps? To demonstrate a chain reaction.

Goodbye, Mr Wizard.

Marty

06-13-2007, 11:40 AM	#2
SegWayne Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: On Grandparent tour, currently spoiling Grandchild in Texas Posts: 190	ditto........... __________________ Wayne sometimes you can raise the bridge, sometimes you have to lower the river

06-13-2007, 11:53 PM	#3
BillPaxton Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 581	sad Mr. Wizard was a big influence to me - partly why I am in my career in fact. I was sad to see this. Rest in Peace Mr. Hebert, and thanks for teaching my how to make a cloud chamber for my 8th grade science project. __________________ Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut. ~Ernest Hemingway

06-15-2007, 06:41 AM	#4
drmarty Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Anaheim California Posts: 530	Hey remember when he filled a whole room with ping pong balls on mousetraps? To demonstrate a chain reaction. Goodbye, Mr Wizard. Marty

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