Popular Mechanics for Kids 27 years old
Popular Mechanics for Kids is an educational Canadian television series based on Popular Mechanics magazine. It was notable for starting the careers of both Elisha Cuthbert and Jay Baruchel. The show's purpose was to teach viewers how things work. It was awarded the Parents Choice Award in 2003, and was nominated for the Gemini Awards. The series aired from 1997 to 2001, and re-runs of the show continued to air on many channels until 2008. It aired on BBC Kids and Discovery Kids until December 31, 2009. After the closure of Discovery Kids Canada, BBC Kids stopped airing re-runs in all countries except Canada. The reruns on BBC Kids in Canada ended on May 14, 2011. As of 2013 re-runs of the show continue to air on Knowledge Network. Along with Cuthbert and Baruchel, the cast included Charles Powell nicknamed "Charlie" for the series, Tyler Kyte, and eventually Vanessa Lengies. The show was filmed primarily in Montreal, Quebec, and is currently distributed on VHS / DVD by Koch Vision.
Credits
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Elisha Cuthbert She was 14 , now 41 years old | as Elisha |
| Jay Baruchel He was 15 , now 42 years old | |
| Vanessa Lengies She was 12 , now 39 years old | |
| Charles Powell He was 34 , now 61 years old |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|
Popular Mechanics for Kids (27 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1997-09-07
- Runtime: [30] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 72