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It was intended to be George Pal's latest epic journey into the fantastic...but instead, it became an exercise in cutting corners just to ensure the film's completion.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 sets sail for Atlantis: The Lost Continent!

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Written by Johnny Kolasinski

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Fan mail to Star Trek often went to Gene Roddenberry, but in this letter from 1978, a dedicated adult Trekker shares her opinions on what a new Trek movie or series could be with the studio head who was writing the checks. John Champion joins The Trek Files for this week's discussion.

See the original document: Fan letter to Michael Eisner - 1978

The Trek Files Season 8 on Memory Alpha

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John and Holly take your calls on the latest episode of Star Trek: Picard, including musical odes to the characters, puzzling out the timeline twists, and anticipating the season finale.

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At Mission Chicago crewmember Jarrah joins a panel called “The Future is Female” with DS9’s Chase Masterson, Dr. Lucila Rocines and Ke Roth, moderated by Amy Imhoff, to talk about how the stories of Trek women continue after their time on screen.

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You may know him from TV projects such as Daktari, Land Of The Giants, Star Trek, or even the first series created by Gene Roddenberry, The Lieutenant.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of actor and activist Don Marshall.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Lower Decks season 2 is coming out on Blu-ray this summer; LeVar Burton is set to be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Emmy; and we're looking forward to The Orville season 3...ON TOP OF this week's finale of Picard season 2 and the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

On this day in 2006, fans of Doctor Who were treated to a reunion with one of the Doctor's most beloved companions, Sarah Jane Smith. The touching story excited audiences who wanted even more, leading to Smith's next adventures, along with a familiar robot.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

Remember that time Fred Willard starred in the comedy Space Force?  No, not Netflix's Space Force...the one-off 1970s sitcom that came long before there was a real Space Force.  Learn more about this obscure corner of sci-fi TV history on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

In the Star Trek: Voyager episode, "Emanations," the Voyager crew encounters an alien burial site, but Harry Kim is accidentally transported to their world from the "afterlife." Can he get back to the ship, and will their culture ever be the same?

Hosted by John Champion & Norman Lao

Welcome to Mission Log, a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast, where we explore the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. Each week, Mission Log examines a single episode of Star Trek, diving into its ethical subtext, metaphors, and cultural significance. From the show's most iconic moments to its hidden gems, we analyze what makes Star Trek one of the greatest science fiction sagas of all time.

In this Episode of Mission Log we'll...

• Recap the story and analyze key moments.
• Discuss the moral dilemmas presented.
• Debate whether the episode holds up and if the messages are still relevant.

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The TV show "Future Cop" came and went without much fanfare, but on this day in 1980, a jury decided who, ultimately, should get the credit for the story. Harlan Ellison and Ben Bova took Paramount to court, and we have the story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry