The Next Step (1991 TV series)

This article is about the TV series that aired on KRON and The Discovery Channel. For the TV series airing on Family, see The Next Step (2013 TV series).
The Next Step
Genre Science and Technology
Created by Richard Hart
Starring Richard Hart
Country of origin USA
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 5
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel KRON
Discovery Channel
Original run 1991 – 1996
External links
Website

The Next Step was a television show that aired on KRON in San Francisco and later on The Discovery Channel during the 1990s. It was created and hosted by Richard Hart and showcased the latest in cutting-edge technology and its applications from electric vehicles to virtual reality.

The final segment of each show was dedicated to "Paul and Phil, The Answer Guys". Hosted by noted radio hosts Paul Robbins and Phil Cowan. In this segment, Paul and Phil would answer technical questions mailed in by viewers. They were awarded a couple of Emmys for their work on this segment.[1]

Next Step 2.0

Next Step 2.0 was announced in September 2006, aimed at bringing an upgraded version of the original program in High Definition.[2] Syndication of The Next Step news segments on LiveScience was announced in December 2007.[3]

References

  1. Dunteman, Dayna (June 2006). "Paul and Phil: Air Pair No More". Sacramento Magazine.
  2. "Next Step 2.0 Taps MEDIAHITMAN for Global Distribution". PRNewswire. September 6, 2006. Retrieved 2012-07-28.
  3. "The Next Step Forms New Syndication Partnership". PRNewswire. December 10, 2007. Retrieved 2012-07-28.

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