The Nature of Things
The Nature of Things is a Canadian television series of documentary programs. It debuted on CBC Television on November 6, 1960. Many of the programs document nature and the effect that humans have on it. The program was one of the first to explore environmental issues, such as clear-cut logging. The series is named after an epic poem by Roman philosopher Lucretius: "Dē Rērum Nātūrā" — On the Nature of Things.
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Season 14
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Puffins, Predators And Pirates
This, was filmed on Great Island, off east coast of Newfoundland, site of puffins' nesting grounds in North America.
Nov 26, 1973 -
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The Club Of Rome
This group of thinkers, Club of Rome, thinks western society is on verge of chaos, social and political.
Dec 3, 1973 -
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Ellesmere Island
On Ellesmere Island, located 600 miles from North Pole, oil has been discovered. Island inhabitants, new and old, are seen in this half-hour film.
Dec 10, 1973 -
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Anybody's Child
Documentary about emotionally disturbed children living in a family environment as an alternative to institutional treatment.
Dec 17, 1973 -
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A Comet's Tale
Czech astronomer Dr. Luboš Kohoutek, discoverer of the current heavenly phenomenon Comet Kohoutek 1973 f, is among the participants in this full-hour special. Roy Bonisteel is host of the program which examines comets from a scientific viewpoint, and heavenly signs and portents of doom from psychological and historical perspectives.
Jan 7, 1974 -
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The First Inch
What goes on in very top layer of soil is often too small to see with naked eye. When photographed under a microscope.
Jan 14, 1974 -
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The Serious Business Of Play
Play is nature's method of learning about environment and about life for young. This explores our world of play and its importance for survival.
Jan 21, 1974 -
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Out Of The Mouths Of Babes
Little children learn languages, especially their own, with astonishing ease. Why this is so is subject of this film.
Jan 28, 1974 -
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The Joy Of Effort
How laws of physics are being applied to athletic endeavors, and coaches being taught how to use science rather than just "common sense" to help athletes get most out of their bodies.
Feb 4, 1974 -
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The Cree of Paint Hills
Documentary of the Cree inhabitants of Paint Hills, on the eastern shore of James Bay in Quebec.
Mar 24, 1974
