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Image of IBM Thinkpad notebook computer used by Bill Nye, ca. 1993

IBM Thinkpad notebook computer used by Bill Nye, ca. 1993

This IBM Thinkpad computer was used by Bill Nye (b. 1955) to write for the “Bill Nye the Science Guy” TV show. The show was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Nye grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local…
ID Number:2024.39.33
Date:Circa 1990-1999
Image of Emmy award for Outstanding Children's Series for Bill Nye the Science Guy TV show, 1999

Emmy award for Outstanding Children's Series for Bill Nye the Science Guy TV show, 1999

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.35
Date:1999
Image of Promotional lunchbox for

Promotional lunchbox for "Bill Nye the Science Guy" TV show, ca. 1993

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.36
Date:Circa 1990-1999
Image of Promotional notebook for

Promotional notebook for "Bill Nye the Science Guy" TV show, ca. 1993

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.37
Date:Circa 1990-1999
Image of Bill Nye bobblehead, 1990s

Bill Nye bobblehead, 1990s

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.38
Date:Circa 1990-1999
Image of Box O' Science product package from the Bill Nye collection, 1990s

Box O' Science product package from the Bill Nye collection, 1990s

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.42
Date:Circa 1990-1999
Image of Up-Close-ifier of Science product package from the Bill Nye collection, 1990s

Up-Close-ifier of Science product package from the Bill Nye collection, 1990s

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.43
Date:Circa 1990-1999
Image of Floppy diskettes (3.5 in) from Almost Live! and Bill Nye the Science Guy tv shows, 1990s

Floppy diskettes (3.5 in) from Almost Live! and Bill Nye the Science Guy tv shows, 1990s

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.Ref03
Date:Circa 1990-1999
Image of Two Target grocery bags featuring Bill Nye, 1990s

Two Target grocery bags featuring Bill Nye, 1990s

The TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy” was filmed and produced in Seattle from 1993-1999. Bill Nye (b. 1955) grew up in Washington D.C. and studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University. He moved to Seattle to work for Boeing but also became interested in the local comedy scene. Nye became a writer and performer on the King 5 TV…
ID Number:2024.39.Ref10
Date:1993-1999
Image of Applause sign from Studio B where Almost Live! was taped, ca. 1990

Applause sign from Studio B where Almost Live! was taped, ca. 1990

This applause sign is from Studio B at KING 5 when the TV station was at 333 Dexter Ave. The sign was used for the sketch comedy show Almost Live! in the 1990s and after that for the morning show New Day Northwest. In 2016 the station moved to a new location in SoDo.
ID Number:2024.King5.1
Date:1990-1999
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