Backyard Inventors

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  • 2012
  • 1 Season

Backyard Inventors was a television show that aired back in 2012, produced by Gorilla Media and hosted by Doug Hall. The show features amateur inventors who have developed new, exciting, and sometimes unusual electronic or mechanical devices. The program aims to identify creative individuals from around the country who have built practical, fun, or even bizarre inventions, and give them a chance to showcase and test their ideas, providing a platform to promote their inventions.

Each episode of Backyard Inventors offers a new batch of inventions, showcasing a diverse range of gadgets, from automated plant watering systems and robotic pets to recyclable concrete and eco-friendly energy solutions. The show offers an engaging and fun-filled experience for viewers, as they witness these extraordinary home-grown inventions in action, and watch as inventors explain their design inspiration, the process of building their prototypes, and finally unveiling the completed product.

The show follows a particular format in which participants are required to showcase their inventions to a panel of judges who are experts in their respective fields. The judges must then evaluate the invention based on its usefulness, functionality, and uniqueness, as well as its potential benefits and impact on society. The judges then declare a winner, who receives a bountiful cash prize and an opportunity to further develop their invention into a profitable business venture.

Perhaps, one of the most unique features of Backyard Inventors is that it provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of inventors, and their idiosyncratic and often unorthodox ways of coming up with creative solutions. The show highlights how each inventor has identified and solved a unique problem that was not being addressed appropriately by existing solutions. This undoubtedly sparks the imagination of viewers watching from home, inspiring them to unleashing their creative side and invent something useful and productive for the world.

The program is more than just a mere contest; it provides a platform for inventors to showcase their creation to the world, present their ideas to a team of experts, and network with like-minded inventors who have a passion for solving problems creatively. It also sheds light on the importance of a supportive and encouraging community for inventors, as it demonstrates the help inventors can obtain from sponsors, investors, and other inventors that can help bring their ideas to fruition.

The presentation style of the show is engaging and fun, with Doug Hall providing an entertaining and informative commentary as we watch the inventions being tested and judged. His personality is a perfect foil to the sometimes-quirky nature of the inventions, and it

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Episode 14
14. Episode 14
January 1, 2012
This week's featured inventions include the SweetHearts Game; the Wonton Maker; and the Ply-Me.
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
January 1, 2012
On this week's episode inventions include a revolutionary take on the bra strap, a safety-forward biking glove with L.E.D built-in and an invention that reinvents some of the most popular bar room beverages.
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
January 1, 2012
On this week's episode inventions include an auditory educational game, a telescopic window shade and a massage accessory.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
January 1, 2012
In this week's episode, inventor and host Doug Hall is faced with three of the most eccentric inventions he has come across in his career.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
January 1, 2012
A gardening apparatus, a different take on a dog bowl and a head lamp that's more of a halo. Which of these inventors has what it takes to join Doug at Eureka Ranch?
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
January 1, 2012
A board-game, reusable fabric made from plastic and an inventor who has found a new way to mass produce his favourite snack. Which of these mean business and which should remain hobbies?
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
January 1, 2012
Today's inventions range from Hardware Innovations that aid construction to Baking equipment that helps reduce food waste. Will Doug be able to separate the diamonds from the coals?
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
January 1, 2012
A hammock, a memory foam pillow and an accessibility friendly toilet. None of these are original ideas, so do they have what it takes to hold Doug's attention long enough to sell him on the idea?
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
January 1, 2012
This week's inventions include a new take on the doggy waste bag, a modern umbrella, and a baby changing station. But which will impress Doug enough to make it to the boot camp?
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
January 1, 2012
A mascara shield, a cheery IV fluid dispenser, a cycle rack for your car and a ground breaking idea that could save the environment. But do they all fail to impress?
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
January 1, 2012
A redesign of the wheel, an expandable, contractible, washable lunch box, and a shovel and rake combo. Which one do you think will make it to boot camp?
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
January 1, 2012
An ultrasonic flosser, a transformer shelf, and clothing folding devices. Which do you think will make it to boot camp?
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
January 1, 2012
A toilet seat nightlight, a self-loading wheelbarrow, and a mascara removal device. Which do you think will make it to boot camp?
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
January 1, 2012
The must-have tool for firefighters everywhere, a hydraulic lawnmower bike and drip-free dish gloves. Which do you think will make it to boot camp?
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  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 2012