NOVA
tv show
1003 total episodes
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52 seasons
First Aired March 03, 1974
Genres:
Overview
PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.
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The Transplant Experiment
Season 3 - Episode 12 - 1h 55m
Air Date
April 11, 1976
Overview
Dr. Norman Shumway of Stanford University has performed more heart transplants than any other heart surgeon. NOVA explores those extraordinary days in 1968-69 when it appeared that everyone with a scalpel was doing heart transplants, and survival of patients was measured in days.