From the
#SciFi5 Archive: On this day in 1968, one of the most iconic films in
#scifi history premiered,
#2001ASpaceOdyssey. Learn more about it in just 5 minutes.
#nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/2001-a-space-odyssey-april-2-1968
Sci-Fi 5: 2001: A Space Odyssey - April 2, 1968
It's only one of the most famous, most influential films in history, and it premiered 53 years ago on April 2, 1968. Find out how the collaboration between Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, 2001: A Space Odyssey, started with a simple letter. Want to make a "really good" science-fiction movie? for your daily dose of science-fiction history.
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: An underrated
#cyberpunk classic premiered on this day in 1987---
#MaxHeadroom. Learn more about it in just 5 minutes.
#scifi #MattFrewer #nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/max-headroom
Sci-Fi 5: Max Headroom U.S. series premiere - March 31, 1987
From unlikely beginnings - a character created to introduce music videos to UK audiences - sprang a trailblazing, underappreciated #cyberpunk chapter in American genre TV. Sci-Fi 5 reloads Max Headroom into your memory. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: Today marks the 30th anniversary of
#TankGirl, a wonderfully weird movie that changed my life. Learn more about it in just 5 minutes. My words are read by
@theLogBook.
#LoriPetty #nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/tank-girl
Sci-Fi 5: Tank Girl - March 30, 1995
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. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: Yesterday in 1995,
#Sliders premiered. Learn more about this promising show in just 5 minutes.
#scifi #nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/sliders-march-22-1995
Sci-Fi 5: Sliders - March 22, 1995
"Sliders" was a show that held so much promise and quickly found a loyal following. Production drama fueled its untimely demise, but could an alternate timeline give us a series revival? That's the question on today's Sci-Fi 5. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: Halt the flow of time and learn a little more about
#Starcrash, which premiered on this day in 1979.
#SciFi #nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/starcrash
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:
#AlienFromLA premiered on this day in 1988. This silly bit of
#scifi reaches awesomely bad levels and got a new life with
#MST3K. Learn more in just 5 minutes.
#nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/alien-from-la-february-26-1988
Sci-Fi 5: Alien from L.A. - February 26, 1988
Alien from L.A. may have had a lot working against it when it premiered on February 26, 1988 - an inexperienced director and star, a low budget and a laughable script. It found a new audience through MST3K, though, and it even has a sequel... of sorts. for a daily dose of science-fiction history.
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: An undersung classic of sci-fi premiered on this day in 1978. Learn more about
#ProjectUFO in just five minutes.
#SciFi #JackWebb #nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/project-ufo-february-19-1978
Sci-Fi 5: Project U.F.O. - February 19, 1978
That thing in the sky was just some swamp gas... or was it? Dragnet's Jack Webb dug into the government's files for sightings of unidentified flying objects to bring "Project U.F.O." to TV audiences on February 19, 1978. for a daily dose of science-fiction history.
From the
#SciFi5 Archive: On this day in 1974,
#StarTrekLowerDecks' own Jerry O'Connell was born! Learn more about him in just 5 minutes.
#StarTrek #Sliders #nerdlyfe https://sci-fi-5.libsyn.com/jerry-oconnell
Sci-Fi 5: Jerry O'Connell - February 17, 1974
With family and co-star connections to the Star Trek franchise, it seemed like only a matter of time before Jerry O'Connell found himself on the final frontier. Sci-Fi 5 wishes a happy birthday to the voice of Lower Decks' Commander Ransom! for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Mike Richards Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry
Sci-Fi 5: LeVar Burton - February 16, 1957
As a kid, he was an Army brat with a love of comic books. As an adult, he has worked non-stop in front of and behind the camera while share his passion for reading with children. Sci-Fi 5 wishes LeVar Burton a happy birthday! for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Holly Amos Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry
Sci-Fi 5: Lower Decks - February 7, 1994
Star Trek isn't always just about the heroes. On this day in 1994, The Next Generation introduced us to "Lower Decks" which, decades later, would inspire "Star Trek: Lower Decks." Get the story on today's Sci-Fi 5! for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Andrew and Owen Beal Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry
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