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January 26, 1987 - Square One TV Premiered on PBS

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On this day, January 26, 1987, Square One TV premiered on PBS. This educational mathematics show combined humor, music, and engaging skits to teach math concepts to children. The series aimed to make math fun and accessible, covering topics like problem-solving, geometry, and probability in an entertaining way.

Running for six seasons with a total of 230 episodes, Square One TV became a beloved staple of children’s educational programming in the late 80s and early 90s. One of the show’s most popular segments was Mathnet, a parody of police dramas like Dragnet, where detectives solved crimes using math.

Fun Fact: Square One TV featured cameos by celebrities like Weird Al Yankovic and was praised for its creative approach to math education.

Trivia Question: What iconic math-themed PBS show, aimed at younger audiences, was known for its characters singing the song Conjunction Junction?
 
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