Don Herbert; Mr. Wizard Of Children's Television

Let it not go without mention ...
"Don Herbert, 89, who as television's Mr. Wizard was for many years one of the nation's foremost popularizers of science, particularly noted for his ability to attract, inspire and hold the interest of children, died June 11 at his home in the Los Angeles area." Obituary (Washington Post June 13, 2007)

Thank you, Mr. Wizard, for many an inspiring Saturday morning.
GS

Brasso

There once was a goldsmith
Both clever and bold,
Who made crowns of brass not of gold.

Archimedes found out,
and gave out with a shout.
Eureka!, this crown's been Brasso'd.

- Winning entry submitted by GS to a monthly Brasso advertising jingle contest announced in the Army Times newspaper, in 1971 while stationed at Ft. Meade, Maryland, desperately awaiting ETS (expiration term of service) and return to civilian status. Truth to tell, i think every GI who sent in a jingle, got a "winning" $10 check from Brasso -- supporting the troops the old fashioned way -- with beer money.