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Image of Speed Walker costume from Almost Live! ca. 1990

Speed Walker costume from Almost Live! ca. 1990

This “Speed Walker” costume was worn by Bill Nye (b. 1955) on the comedy show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on King 5 in Seattle. Nye studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University and moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and…
ID Number:2024.39.4.23.ONLINE
Date:1989-1991
Image of Pair of shoes, part of the Speed Walker Costume from Almost Live! ca. 1990

Pair of shoes, part of the Speed Walker Costume from Almost Live! ca. 1990

These shoes go with Bill Nye’s (b. 1955) “Speed Walker” costume from Almost Live! Nye studied mechanical engineering at Cornell University and moved to Seattle to work for Boeing and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and the local comedy scene. In 1986 he left his full-time engineering job and became…
ID Number:2024.39.4.4
Date:1988-1993
Image of Coveralls from Marco Marine, 1980

Coveralls from Marco Marine, 1980

These coveralls from Marco Marine were worn by multiple cast members on the Seattle comedy show Almost Live! which aired from 1984 to 1999 on King 5 in Seattle. They belonged to Bill Nye (b. 1955) who had them from an engineering job at Marine Construction & Design Co., also known as Marco Marine. Nye worked at their shipyard in…
ID Number:2024.39.5
Date:1980
Image of NASA flight suit worn by Bill Nye, ca. 1997

NASA flight suit worn by Bill Nye, ca. 1997

Bill Nye (b. 1955) wore NASA jumpsuit in the “Space Exploration” episode of his groundbreaking science education TV show “Bill Nye the Science Guy.” The right shoulder has a “Teacher in Space” patch, which is a program started in 1984 with the aim of honoring educators and inspiring students about space exploration. The program was discontinued in 1990 following the…
ID Number:2024.39.6
Date:Circa 1997
Image of Yellow rain hat from Bill Nye The Science Guy pilot,

Yellow rain hat from Bill Nye The Science Guy pilot, "Water Cycle" show, 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:2024.39.7
Date:1993
Image of Bill Nye the Science Guy t-shirt, 1992

Bill Nye the Science Guy t-shirt, 1992

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 and later Sundstrand Data Control. While working as an engineer, he also became interested in standup and the local comedy scene. In 1986 he left his full-time engineering job and soon became a writer and performer…
ID Number:2024.39.8
Date:1992
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"Hendus" jersey from Dave Henderson baseball camp, 1990s

Dave “Hendu” Henderson (1958-2015) was a baseball player who made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1981. In 1986 he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, and is most remembered for a two-strike, two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth during Game 5 of the 1986 American League Championship. He later played for the…
ID Number:2024.39.9
Date:Circa 1994-2000
Image of Hat from Dave Henderson baseball camp, 1990s

Hat from Dave Henderson baseball camp, 1990s

Dave “Hendu” Henderson (1958-2015) was a baseball player who made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1981. In 1986 he was traded to the Boston Red Sox, and is most remembered for a two-strike, two-out, two-run home run in the top of the ninth during Game 5 of the 1986 American League Championship. He later played for the…
ID Number:2024.39.9.Ref
Date:Circa 1990-2000
Image of Mariners jersey worn by Bill Nye, 1990s

Mariners jersey worn by Bill Nye, 1990s

This jersey was made for Bill Nye (b. 1955) “The Science Guy” who worked with Dave “Hendu” Henderson (1958-2015) at various fantasy baseball camps connected with the Seattle Mariners. Nye is a baseball fan and would teach kids about the physics involved in the game. Henderson made his MLB debut with the Seattle Mariners in 1981. In 1986 he was…
ID Number:2024.39.10
Date:Circa 1994-2000
Image of Bill Nye’s jersey, cap, towel, and badge from 12th man flag raising, Nov. 19, 2023

Bill Nye’s jersey, cap, towel, and badge from 12th man flag raising, Nov. 19, 2023

Bill Nye (b. 1955) “The Science Guy” raised the 12 flag at the Seahawks’ October 29, 2023 game against the Cleveland Browns. That game also saw the debut of 90s throwback uniforms for the Seahawks, and so this jersey is in that style as well. Nye grew up in Washington D.C. but moved to Seattle in the late 1970s. The…
ID Number:2024.39.11
Date:2023
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