Your daily Sci-Fi 5 is five minutes of science fiction history. Presented by a panel of hosts who share some of the least-known details about some of the best-known stories in popular culture. Brought to you by Roddenberry, the first name in science fiction.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 18 hours 58 minutes
episode 11: Superman Daily Comics Begin - January 16, 1939
Superman was one of the earliest heroes to conquer every form of media. On this day in 1939, after a stunning comic book debut, Superman got his own daily strip that would leave lasting impact on his storied history. Learn more on today's Sci-Fi 5!...
episode 12: Cleopatra 2525 - January 17, 2000
It was an attempt to make a dystopian, machine-ruled future on a TV budget...and to make it funny and kind of sexy too. Hear the story behind Cleopatra 2525 on today's Sci-Fi 5! for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ryan...
episode 13: Tales Of Tomorrow: Frankenstein - January 18, 1952
As was often the case, the first American sci-fi anthology on TV tried to bring the classics to our screens, with tiny budgets and big name talent. Today's Sci-Fi 5 brings a legendary production of Frankenstein back to life! for your daily dose...
episode 14: Brain Dead - January 19, 1990
It was a movie based on an original script by one of the most celebrated scribes of The Twilight Zone. Today's Sci-Fi 5 tells the story of how Roger Corman and his family revived that story under a new name with rising '90s talent. for your...
episode 15: Time Trax - January 20, 1993
One of many syndicated genre series to hit American TV in the 1990s, Time Trax added a time travel twist to some time-honored tropes. Today's Sci-Fi 5 takes you back to the premiere in 1993. for your daily dose of science-fiction history....
episode 16: Thundercats - January 23, 1985
From unlikely beginnings came an animated show (and, since it was the '80s, accompanying toy line) loved by many. Find out how Thundercats gained a major foothold in the '80s pop culture landscape, on today's Sci-Fi 5! for your daily dose of...
episode 17: Daveed Diggs - January 24, 1982
His career may have suddenly exploded on stage as part of the cast of Hamilton, but today's Sci-Fi 5 reminds you that Daveed Diggs has genre cred too, from Snowpiercer to Star Trek and beyond! for your daily dose of science-fiction history....
episode 18: Minutemen - January 25, 2008
It may not be on the tip of the tongues of fans of time travel adventures everywhere, but today's Sci-Fi 5 has some reasons why Minutemen is still worth a minute of your time - maybe quite a few minutes. for your daily dose of science-fiction...
episode 19: Attraction - January 26, 2017
A sci-fi thriller with a bit of everything - paranoia about invading aliens, romance, and a message. Find out why the latter may not land the same way as it did at release as today's Sci-Fi 5 revisits Attraction. for your daily dose of...
episode 20: Frank Miller - January 27, 1957
His dissatisfaction with the comic book industry led him to revitalize that industry by cross-pollinating genres. Today's Sci-Fi 5 pays tribute to Frank Miller. for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Johnny Kolasinski...