![]() ![]() After all, as the show’s tagline says, “It’s great to learn because knowledge is power!” “I’m Just a Bill” In honor of this milestone, we revisit some of the classic musical numbers that have captivated kids (and nerdy adults) for the last four-and-a-half decades. And now, the program that delivered charming and concise (albeit Euro-centric) lessons to generations of schoolchildren is celebrating the 45th anniversary of its original airdate. ![]() The Emmy Award-winning series-born out of an ad executive’s frustration with his son’s struggle to remember his multiplication tables, despite his uncanny ability to memorize rock songs-originally aired from 1973 through 1979 as interstitials during ABC’s Saturday morning cartoons. “As your body grows bigger, your mind must flower!” began every episode of Schoolhouse Rock!, the silly (yet self-aware) show that found a way to make history, math, and civics both fun and memorable. Sign up for the free Mother Jones newsletter. ![]() Get a daily recap of the facts that matter. ![]()
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