CBCnews
Story Tools: EMAIL | PRINT | Text Size: S M L XL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACK | Bookmark and Share

Suzuki reveals naked truth about science

Last Updated: Sunday, May 21, 2006 | 8:22 AM ET

David Suzuki, who courted controversy by appearing nude on the cover of a TV guide in 1999, has taken it all off again.

This time the environmental activist and CBC broadcaster appears in a promotional photo clad only in a maple leaf to advertise the new season of his show The Nature of Things.

David Suzuki wraps himself in only the Maple Leaf to help launch the 47th season of The Nature of Things.
David Suzuki wraps himself in only the Maple Leaf to help launch the 47th season of The Nature of Things.
(CBC)
Suzuki, 70, poses like Atlas with the world on his shoulders to launch the 47th season of his internationally respected science series, first launched in 1960.

In 1999, Suzuki showed off his newly fit body to promote a show in The Nature of Things series.

He also appeared on the Royal Canadian Air Farce, covered only with a briefcase, and invited the host to inspect his "genetically altered banana."

While some viewers saw the nudity as a stunt, one newspaper reader at the time wrote: "Just think, Suzuki, up until now I was only interested in your mind!"

Suzuki, who received an Order of Canada earlier this year, also runs an environmental group, The David Suzuki Foundation.

The Nature of Things season begins Sunday, June 18 on CBC TV, with an episode called Everyday Einstein.

  • This story is now closed to commenting.
Story Tools: EMAIL | PRINT | Text Size: S M L XL | REPORT TYPO | SEND YOUR FEEDBACK | Bookmark and Share
 

Related

Arts Headlines

Pope builds friendships with artists
Pope Benedict XVI met in Rome with more than 250 artists from around the world to foster dialogue between the Roman Catholic Church and the arts.
Driver dies in Miley Cyrus tour bus accident
The driver of a bus on Miley Cyrus's concert tour died on Friday when the bus struck an embankment and overturned in Virginia.
Jackson's fatal drug bought in Vegas
Michael Jackson's personal physician bought the powerful anesthetic propofol in Las Vegas and had it shipped to Los Angeles, according to search warrant records released over objections from the L.A. police.
Travolta family back in the spotlight
John Travolta, his wife Kelly Preston and their daughter Ella Bleu raised $37,500 US for charity at the Friday sneak preview of the Disney comedy Old Dogs in their hometown, Ocala, Fla.
Oprah describes tough decision to end show Video
An emotional Oprah Winfrey pledged to fans that she would "knock your socks off" with the 25th and final season of her eponymous talk show, set to end in 2011.

Top CBCNews.ca Headlines

Headlines

McCain argues against Afghanistan exit date Video
U.S. Senator John McCain says military exit dates and exit strategies in Afghanistan should not even be discussed until NATO gets the upper hand in its fight against Taliban militants.
Rocket hits luxury hotel in Afghan capital
At least two people were hurt when a rocket struck a wall of the heavily guarded Serena Hotel in Kabul, the Interior Ministry says.
Disgraced N.S. bishop Lahey replaced Video
The Roman Catholic Church has appointed a replacement for Bishop Raymond Lahey, of the Diocese of Antigonish, N.S., who is facing child pornography charges.
Vancouver Island evacuation order lifted Video
An evacuation order has been lifted for hundreds of south Vancouver Island residents forced from their homes by flooding.
42 dead after China mine blast
At least 42 miners are dead and dozens still trapped underground after a coal mine explosion in northern China early Saturday.