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how was Dixy Lee Ray involved  with KCTS-TV?
producers at KCTS-TV, Seattle's PBS affiliate, approached Ray about hosting a weekly television program on marine biology.
what was the name of the show?
Animals of the Seashore.
what was the show about?
marine biology.
did the show perform well?
Her growing popularity led to the Pacific Science Center extending an invitation to Ray to take over the nearly-bankrupt science museum.
when did the show air?
CANNOTANSWER.
what is an interesting fact regarding the show?
helped propel her into the public eye beyond campus.

Question: what event propelled her into the public eye?
Self-contained rewrite: What event propelled Dixy Lee Ray into the public eye?