Sci-Fi 5

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

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

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

An alien sent to Earth in ancient times and recently reawakened, Judson Scott was "The Phoenix" in 1981 (and, afterward, for a very brief series run).  Found out what inspired the series on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

A seemingly typical episode in the midst of the first season of the first American sci-fi TV anthology holds special significance in hindsight.  Was this a future Star Trek star's first sci-fi exposure?  Find out more in today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

The first sci-fi film distributed in color featured a boy's nightmare and a disembodied Martian head calling the shots. On this day in 1953, "Invaders from Mars" cemented its place in history and quickly became a cult classic.

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Written by John Champion

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

It was a video game that was a little too real and caused ongoing nightmares for one of its designers. Find out how Missile Command, released today in 1980, became an arcade and pop-culture icon.

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Written by Vic Sage

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry

He's a genre-favorite actor with a diverse, dynamic range, and he helped pioneer a kind of character performance that blurs the line between actor and special effect. Andy Serkis was born on this day in 1964.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

It was a sci-fi movie with meaty issues on its mind: today's Sci-Fi 5 examines the making of Soylent Green, which - spoilers - is made of people), and which also debuted on this day in 1973.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Earl Green (also made of people)

Music by Devin Curry