Long Walk Of Fred Young

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Long Walk Of Fred Young

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PBS | Air Date: January 11, 1979
Summary: The well-known nuclear physicist working in New Mexico's Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory came from a humble background, and NOVA brings his story to television. Doctor Frederick Young lived in the wild as a teenager and hunted for his food by using prehistoric weapons. He communicated with Indians, who took care of him when he became sick.The well-known nuclear physicist working in New Mexico's Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory came from a humble background, and NOVA brings his story to television. Doctor Frederick Young lived in the wild as a teenager and hunted for his food by using prehistoric weapons. He communicated with Indians, who took care of him when he became sick. Producers profile Dr. Young and show viewers how he became a famous scientist. Expand
Genre(s): News, Documentary, Science
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