These 2 classic science programs, Gateways to the Mind(1958) and Thread of Life(1960), had their premiere on television, then were shown in classrooms of the baby boom generation throughout America. Hosted by avuncular Dr.... more » Frank C. Baxter, Gateways to the Mind deals with the 5 senses, and has animation sequences directed by the legendary Chuck Jones. The next episode, Thread of Life concerns genetics, and the then newly discovered DNA.« less