From the
#SciFi5 Archive: One of the many films in the wake of
#StarWars hit the big screen on this day in 1979.
#Starcrash is a wild ride from start to finish. Halt the flow of time for just 5 minutes and listen.
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Sci-Fi 5: Starcrash - March 9, 1979
Sci-Fi 5 halts the flow of time - for just a few minutes, at any rate - to fill you in on just a few of the strange stories behind the making of the legendary sci-fi film Star Crash. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive:
#TheNightStalker TV film premiered on this day in 1972, spinning off a TV series that would go on to inspire other icons of the
#SciFi genre.
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Sci-Fi 5: The Night Stalker - January 11, 1972
An adaptation of an unpublished horror novel scared up ratings as a made-for-TV movie.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. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Vic Sage Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
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#SciFi5 Archive:
#StarTrek: The Experience landed in Las Vegas on this day in 1998. My only regret in coming to Trek late in the game is missing out on this! Learn more about it in just 5 minutes.
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Sci-Fi 5: Star Trek: The Experience - January 4, 1998
The Enterprise landed in Las Vegas on this day in 1998. Find out what a trip to "Star Trek: The Experience" was like and what Paramount's other plans were for the themed attraction. Get your daily Sci-Fi 5, five minutes of science fiction history, at .
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: Today marks what would have been
#NichelleNichols' 93rd birthday. Nichelle made history and literally changed society just by showing up to work. Learn more about her in just 5 minutes.
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Sci-Fi 5: Nichelle Nichols - December 28, 1932
The face and voice of Star Trek's Lt. Uhura has had a storied career, which included helping other begin very real journeys into space. Celebrate the life and career of Nichelle Nichols on today's Sci-Fi 5! for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: On this day in 2019, Ephraim, DOT, and The Girl Who Made The Stars premiered. Learn more about these beautifully animated
#ShortTreks in just 5 minutes.
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Sci-Fi 5: Ephraim, DOT, and The Girl Who Made The Stars - December 12, 2019
With two simultaneously released Short Treks, animated Star Trek made a comeback - and while today's Sci-Fi 5 recounts those two tales, it also tells the story of paving the way for a new generation of animated Trek series. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: Today marks the birth of my queen,
#GwendolineChristie. I had the privilege of writing a bit about her in this episode. While this episode has loads of facts about her, what it doesn't convey is her kindness. Best celebrity meeting ever. Happy Birthday, Gwen.
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Sci-Fi 5: Gwendoline Christie - October 28th, 1978
Maybe you know her as the fierce Brienne of Tarth, or perhaps in another role - or perhaps your favorite Gwendoline Christie role is yet to come. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates her impact on both genre and mainstream media. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: One of the masters of horror was born on this day in 1952,
#CliveBarker! Learn more about him in just five minutes.
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Sci-Fi 5: Clive Barker - October 5th, 1952
Horror movie fans know him as the mastermind behind the Hellraiser and Candyman sagas. On his birthday, Sci-Fi 5 looks back at how Clive Barker became a master of the macabre. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: BAM! The late great
#AdamWest was born on this day in 1928. Learn more about him in just 5 minutes.
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Sci-Fi 5: Adam West - September 19th, 1928
If an actor is lucky, a role comes along that defines their career. For Adam West, that came with the cowl and cape of Batman, and a heavy burden of typecasting. Today's Sci-Fi 5 reveals it would take more than the Batcave to contain Adam West's talents. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: We raise a glass to
#AlexKurtzman, the man who helped revitalize the
#StarTrek franchise for a new generation. Happy Birthday!
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Sci-Fi 5: Alex Kurtzman - September 7th, 1973
Starting as a writer and show-runner on genre hits like "Hercules" got Alex Kurtzman on the path to feature films and some of the biggest franchises in the industry. We're celebrating his birthday with a look at Kurtzman's project present and future! for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by: Ashely Thomas Hosted by: Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by: Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: One of the most prolific voice actors in history made his debut on this day in 1962,
#DeeBradleyBaker. Learn more about him in just 5 minutes.
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Sci-Fi 5: Dee Bradley Baker - August 31, 1962
He's been the voice of so many Clone Troopers (including the Bad Batch), countless other animated characters, and even Star Trek: Prodigy's own Murf! Learn more about Dee Bradley Baker in today's Sci-Fi 5. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan Myers Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry
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