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Julie Kavner (host): Good evening, i'm Julie Kavner. As a child, Fred Young hunts birds and animals with weapons. He spoke languages such as Ute and Navajo. Tonight on NOVA, we'll profile Dr. Frederick Young as a nuclear physicist working at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory in New Mexico. Join us for "Long Walk of Fred Young".

Dr. Young was a brilliant scientist who made significant contributions to the Manhattan Project. He was also a man of great compassion and humility. He never forgot his humble beginnings, and he always made time to help others.

In this episode, we'll learn about Dr. Young's life and work. We'll also hear from some of the people who knew him best. I hope you'll join us for this fascinating journey.