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The character originated as a quasi-improvised part of the Duck's Breath comedy show. The questions for Dr. Science were solicited from the audience in advance.
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from Dr. Science. The show's motto is "He knows more than you do." The sketch always concludes with the
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that he is "not a real doctor," although Dr. Science insists he has "a Master's Degree... in
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in 1987 featured all five members of the Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre joined by
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was a daily humorous radio sketch produced by members of the comedy troupe
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This article about a radio show or program in the United States is a
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The Official Dr. Science Big Book of Science Simplified!
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Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre
public radio
commercial bumper
public service announcement
non sequitur
monologue
disclaimer
Dan Coffey
Merle Kessler
Fox
Denny Dillon
Warner Bros.
CG
"'Ask Dr. Science' Passes a Landmark: Puncturing 'Experts' 2,000 Times"
"Dr. Science"
IMDb
Ask Dr. Science website - out of duty
Ask Dr. Science
IMDb
PRI's Ask Dr. Science page
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