Sci-Fi 5

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Time Trax - January 20, 1993 Jan 20, 2023

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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.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

Brain Dead - January 19, 1990 Jan 19, 2023

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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.

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Written by Ashley Thomas

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

Tales Of Tomorrow: Frankenstein - January 18, 1952 Jan 18, 2023

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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!

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Cleopatra 2525 - January 17, 2000 Jan 17, 2023

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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!

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Written by Ryan Myers

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

Superman Daily Comics Begin - January 16, 1939 Jan 16, 2023

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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!

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Written by Isaiah Hardy

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

The Man In The High Castle - January 13, 2015 Jan 13, 2023

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Amazon took a gamble on a show that posed a huge "what if..." to its audience. What if the Axis powers had won WWII? A look into this alternate reality and the production that brought "The Man in the High Castle" to life on today's Sci-Fi 5.

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Written and hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Kirstie Alley - January 12, 1951 Jan 12, 2023

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Before she bought out Cheers, she was a welcome addition to the Enterprise crew for just one movie appearance. Today's Sci-Fi 5 celebrates the life and career of the late Kirstie Alley.

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Written by Shane Vaughn

Hosted by Kim Horcher

Music by Devin Curry

The Night Stalker - January 11, 1972 Jan 11, 2023

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An adaptation of an unpublished horror novel scared up ratings as a made-for-TV movie. Today's Sci-Fi 5 looks through the files to revisit Carl Kolchak's first case on the small screen, tracking down The Night Stalker.

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Written by Vic Sage

Hosted by Earl Green

Music by Devin Curry

The Invaders - January 10, 1967 Jan 10, 2023

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At a time when Quinn Martin Productions had prime-time thrillers and police stories to spare, the legendary producer ventured into science fiction as well. Today's Sci-Fi 5 urges you to be on the lookout for...The Invaders.

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Written by Brian Clayton

Hosted by Ryan Myers

Music by Devin Curry

Chocky - January 9, 1984 Jan 09, 2023

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There's a lot of British TV sci-fi that can be described as short on budget, but still creates an eerie atmosphere. On today's Sci-Fi 5, how Chocky had all that to live up to while focusing on extremely young cast members.

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Written by Earl Green

Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi

Music by Devin Curry

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