Bill Nye the Science Guy: Eyeball/Heart

I wasn't there when you were born, but I'd be willing to bet every penny of Microsoft stock I own that both of your eyeballs were blue. As Bill Nye the Science Guy points out in Eyeball (the first of two episodes on this science double-header), all babies are born with blue eyes, including you, me, and--of course--Frank Sinatra. Scientifically referred to as "round, squishy things in your head," eyes are explored from many different angles here: Siskel & Ebert, four of the most influential eyes in moviegoing America (ok, six, counting Roger's glasses), appear throughout the program in a wonderfully deadpan performance, screening such eye-hygiene morality plays as High Plains Squinter. Viewers will also see the creation of an artificial eyeball and hear a pretty good take-off on the Spin Doctors "Two Princes" ("Two Eyes"). Students--whether kids in school or adults at home--will learn about the parts of the eye, how it works, and the importance of annual checkups and protection. Other new titles in the best science series to hit the Milky Way since Mr. Wizard hung up his test tubes include: Pollution Solutions/Archaeology, Deserts/Volcanoes, Human Transportation/Animal Locomotion, and Inventions/Computers. The entire 5-tape, 10-show series is available for $199. Highly recommended. Editor's Choice. Aud: E, I, J. P. (R. Pitman)