Now we take the Doctor's change of appearance for granted, but the first time it happened, it was an unprecedented move.  Learn what the public was told about William Hartnell's departure from Doctor Who in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

Much 1970s sci-fi on TV tried to address the "battle of the sexes"; but this short-lived European series tried to do so with tongue firmly in cheek...and scripts from an all-male writing staff.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 tells the odd tale of the Star Maidens.

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Written and hosted by Earl Green

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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.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

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Whether or not Mary Shelley is the first woman to write science fiction, what can't be disputed is that she wrote one for the ages in the form of "Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus".  Learn more about this trailblazing author in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

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Not content simply to be an icon on '80s and '90s sci-fi and fantasy films, Warwick Davis had a hand in nearly every aspect of the internet series "Dwarves Assemble".  Find out more in today's Sci-Fi 5!

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Written and hosted by Earl Green

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It started with a promising pilot movie that wasn't expected to lead to a series...until the ratings demanded a series. On today's Sci-Fi 5, find out what happened when Fox's M.A.N.T.I.S. went weekly.

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Written by Earl Green

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Some movies are just about the Invisible Man. Other movies are just about a guy who turns into a fly. But as today's Sci-Fi 5 proves, only one movie was bold enough to give audiences both!

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Earl Green

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At the time of its release, it was billed as the most expensive science fiction movie ever made.  Today's Sci-Fi 5 puts Fantastic Voyage under the microscope.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Ryan Myers

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How well do you know the "monster maroon?" Legendary costume designer Robert Fletcher would have turned 100 today. Hear the story of his career and the indelible mark he left on Star Trek history on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by John Cooley

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

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One of the undisputed masters of fantastic fiction, Ray Bradbury said he was "given a future" by someone who later turned up in his stories.  This tale and more about one of the masters of science fiction in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry