Sonnets & Sunspots: ''Dr. Research'' Baxterand the Bell Science Films

Sonnets & Sunspots tells the story of one of the most beloved popular science series of all time and the charismatic educator who became an icon to generations of students. It is also a fascinating history of popular science programming, from its primitive beginnings to the twenty-first century. Along the way there are entertaining behind-the-scenes stories of each production and the personalities that were involved with them. Dr. Frank Baxter, a professor of English literature, became a science hero to millions thanks to his alter-ego, ''Dr. Research.'' Many students even became scientists because of these films. As the tale unfolds we meet such people as Frank Capra, Walt Disney, legendary voice actor June Foray, movie mogul Jack Warner, Carl Sagan, and a score of others.