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It started as an indie comic with a cult audience, but on this day in 1995 a movie version tried to introduce a whole new audience to #TankGirl. Sci-Fi 5 fills you in on the character's origins and some spicy could-have-been casting. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It started as an indie comic with a cult audience, but on this day in 1995 a movie version tried to introduce a whole new audience to #TankGirl. Sci-Fi 5 fills you in on the character's origins and some spicy could-have-been casting. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
Early American TV sci-fi was wild. Magical TVs, puppets, a teleporting comic relief robot - anything goes! Today's Sci-Fi 5 infuses you with super jelly bean power and tells you all about Johnny Jupiter. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
Early American TV sci-fi was wild. Magical TVs, puppets, a teleporting comic relief robot - anything goes! Today's Sci-Fi 5 infuses you with super jelly bean power and tells you all about Johnny Jupiter. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It was meant to propel a reliable star under studio contract to movie stardom, and was meant to absolutely not resemble any other contemporary genre films in any way. Really. Sci-Fi 5 puts out the plank for 1984's The Ice Pirates. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It was meant to propel a reliable star under studio contract to movie stardom, and was meant to absolutely not resemble any other contemporary genre films in any way. Really. Sci-Fi 5 puts out the plank for 1984's The Ice Pirates. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
With diminishing returns in his big screen sequels, it was only natural that RoboCop would start patrolling the small screen. Sci-Fi 5 tries to find out if RoboCop: The Series did the character... well... justice. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
With diminishing returns in his big screen sequels, it was only natural that RoboCop would start patrolling the small screen. Sci-Fi 5 tries to find out if RoboCop: The Series did the character... well... justice. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
The Mass Effect video game franchise has indeed had a massive effect on modern gaming. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recounts how the release of Mass Effect 3 was greeted by controversies of both the real and manufactured varieties. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
The Mass Effect video game franchise has indeed had a massive effect on modern gaming. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recounts how the release of Mass Effect 3 was greeted by controversies of both the real and manufactured varieties. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
Not to make a meal of the issues, but Sci-Fi 5 has some truly tasty details about one of the most popular - and frequently quoted - Twilight Zone episodes in the history of the show... if you're hungry for that kind of trivia. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Matthew Comegys Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
Not to make a meal of the issues, but Sci-Fi 5 has some truly tasty details about one of the most popular - and frequently quoted - Twilight Zone episodes in the history of the show... if you're hungry for that kind of trivia. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Matthew Comegys Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
When longtime collaborator Russell T. Davies became the showrunner of #DoctorWho, Murray Gold found himself along for the ride. Sci-Fi 5 finds out what else Gold has scored - and wonders if he'll be resuming his time travels. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
When longtime collaborator Russell T. Davies became the showrunner of #DoctorWho, Murray Gold found himself along for the ride. Sci-Fi 5 finds out what else Gold has scored - and wonders if he'll be resuming his time travels. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
If you're looking for a man of deeds, not words, look no further than today's Sci-Fi 5 and its tribute to star of Megaforce and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Barry Bostwick! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
If you're looking for a man of deeds, not words, look no further than today's Sci-Fi 5 and its tribute to star of Megaforce and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Barry Bostwick! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It could have hailed a new Marvel TV universe in the mid 1990s... but, as today's Sci-Fi 5 reveals, Fox's Generation X pilot-turned-movie was not the Marvel property that would take over the multimedia universe. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It could have hailed a new Marvel TV universe in the mid 1990s... but, as today's Sci-Fi 5 reveals, Fox's Generation X pilot-turned-movie was not the Marvel property that would take over the multimedia universe. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
How far away can you get from home and still see it? On this day in 1990, Voyager 1 looked back toward the planet it launched from and saw half a pixel. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recalls how even that was enough to inspire a whole new perspective. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. See Voyager 1's original "family photo". Written and hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
How far away can you get from home and still see it? On this day in 1990, Voyager 1 looked back toward the planet it launched from and saw half a pixel. Today's Sci-Fi 5 recalls how even that was enough to inspire a whole new perspective. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. See Voyager 1's original "family photo". Written and hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
You may know him as the composer behind the sound of the first Star Trek movie, but as today's Sci-Fi 5 demonstrates, there's so much more to Jerry Goldsmith's storied career than any one film score. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
You may know him as the composer behind the sound of the first Star Trek movie, but as today's Sci-Fi 5 demonstrates, there's so much more to Jerry Goldsmith's storied career than any one film score. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
He's provided the symphonic sounds that made Star Wars soar, made Harry Potter's magic real, and gave Jaws its bite. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of John Williams - who says he's not done yet. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
He's provided the symphonic sounds that made Star Wars soar, made Harry Potter's magic real, and gave Jaws its bite. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of John Williams - who says he's not done yet. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It had heartwarming family drama, comedy, some big names, and even a space monkey. But today's Sci-Fi 5 asks: was that enough to make 1981's Earthbound noteworthy? Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It had heartwarming family drama, comedy, some big names, and even a space monkey. But today's Sci-Fi 5 asks: was that enough to make 1981's Earthbound noteworthy? Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
His career may have suddenly exploded on stage as part of the cast of Hamilton, but today's Sci-Fi 5 reminds you that Daveed Diggs has genre cred too, from Snowpiercer to Star Trek and beyond! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
His career may have suddenly exploded on stage as part of the cast of Hamilton, but today's Sci-Fi 5 reminds you that Daveed Diggs has genre cred too, from Snowpiercer to Star Trek and beyond! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
One of many syndicated genre series to hit American TV in the 1990s, Time Trax added a time travel twist to some time-honored tropes. Today's Sci-Fi 5 takes you back to the premiere in 1993. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
One of many syndicated genre series to hit American TV in the 1990s, Time Trax added a time travel twist to some time-honored tropes. Today's Sci-Fi 5 takes you back to the premiere in 1993. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
An adaptation of an unpublished horror novel scared up ratings as a made-for-TV movie. Today's Sci-Fi 5 looks through the files to revisit Carl Kolchak's first case on the small screen, tracking down The Night Stalker. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Vic Sage Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
An adaptation of an unpublished horror novel scared up ratings as a made-for-TV movie. Today's Sci-Fi 5 looks through the files to revisit Carl Kolchak's first case on the small screen, tracking down The Night Stalker. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Vic Sage Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
The first TV sci-fi saga to become a mass-media phenomenon in the U.S., today's Sci-Fi 5 rewinds to Space Patrol's national television premiere after getting its start on local TV in Los Angeles. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
The first TV sci-fi saga to become a mass-media phenomenon in the U.S., today's Sci-Fi 5 rewinds to Space Patrol's national television premiere after getting its start on local TV in Los Angeles. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
From unlikely, impoverished beginnings came a storyteller who would change the face of comics forever. Today's Sci-Fi 5 pays tribute to the legendary Stan Lee. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
From unlikely, impoverished beginnings came a storyteller who would change the face of comics forever. Today's Sci-Fi 5 pays tribute to the legendary Stan Lee. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men? Today's Sci-Fi 5 tries to find out, unearthing what we can about a missing episode of legendary radio series The Shadow, broadcast on this day in 1954! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Vic Sage Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of men? Today's Sci-Fi 5 tries to find out, unearthing what we can about a missing episode of legendary radio series The Shadow, broadcast on this day in 1954! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Vic Sage Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
With stars made familiar by other TV and film franchises, a bona fide rock star as its villain, and a rising genre star behind the camera and the script, 1984's Runaway - the subject of today's Sci-Fi 5 - seems like it should have been a bigger deal. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by John Champion Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
With stars made familiar by other TV and film franchises, a bona fide rock star as its villain, and a rising genre star behind the camera and the script, 1984's Runaway - the subject of today's Sci-Fi 5 - seems like it should have been a bigger deal. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by John Champion Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
He's Star Trek's most recognizable (and longest-serving) Klingon - and on today's Sci-Fi 5, we still haven't seen the last of Michael Dorn as Worf, son of Mogh! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
He's Star Trek's most recognizable (and longest-serving) Klingon - and on today's Sci-Fi 5, we still haven't seen the last of Michael Dorn as Worf, son of Mogh! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
You almost certainly know Kevin Conroy as the voice of animated Batman, but the twists and turns of his career are worthy of their own epic story on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
You almost certainly know Kevin Conroy as the voice of animated Batman, but the twists and turns of his career are worthy of their own epic story on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
You might know her as the star of the Halloween series, True Lies, or from other roles, but today's Sci-Fi 5 reveals that in her downtime, Jamie Lee Curtis is as much a genre fan as the rest of us! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It's a strange, obscure movie in a bizarro world, with some top-flight talent on display - and yet it seemed to disappear into a series of tubes. Time to Meet The Hollowheads on today's Sci-Fi 5! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
A youthful love of science fiction led Carl Sagan to pursue real science, becoming one of the best-known scientists and science communicators in the public sphere. In today's Sci-Fi 5, learn how he then tried his own hand at plausible science fiction. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Join us for the premiere female of steel: Supergirl! Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
"Help me, Obi Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope." With those words, Carrie Fisher helped usher in a movement in sci-fi history. Join us as Sci-Fi 5 journeys in the life of the late, great Carrie Fisher. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
It had the unenviable task of following up on a genuine genre classic, and staking out its own territory and identity with a mix of new and classic characters. Sci-Fi 5 calls up the file on the inception date of Blade Runner 2049. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry