When "The Dark Crystal" premiered on this day in 1982, audiences weren't sure if it was a Muppet movie for kids or a serious, dark fantasy. It was both, and it had its roots in Saturday Night Live. Get the story on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Roberto Lewis

Music by Devin Curry