Max Headroom U.S. series premiere - March 31, 1987
From unlikely beginnings - a character created to introduce music videos to UK audiences - sprang a trailblazing, underappreciated #cyberpunk chapter in American genre TV. Sci-Fi 5 reloads Max Headroom into your memory. Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Ryan Myers Music by Devin Curry
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Tank Girl - March 30, 1995
It started as an indie comic with a cult audience, but on this day in 1995 a movie version tried to introduce a whole new audience to #TankGirl. Sci-Fi 5 fills you in on the character's origins and some spicy could-have-been casting. Follow Sci-Fi 5Â for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Ashley Thomas Hosted by Earl Green Music by Devin Curry
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Vangelis - March 29, 1943
You may know him best from the music of Blade Runner or Cosmos, but as Sci-Fi 5 celebrates composer and musician Vangelis on his birthday, there's so much more to his career than that. Follow Sci-Fi 5Â for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Brian Clayton Hosted by Kim Horcher Music by Devin Curry
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Lost; Expose - March 28, 2007
Sometimes, showrunners trying to broaden a show's palette of characters and storylines...don't quite stick the landing. Sci-Fi 5 examines the curious case of two survivors who didn't fascinate the otherwise obsessive fans of Lost. Follow Sci-Fi 5Â for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Earl Green Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry
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Nathan Fillion - March 27, 1971
You may know him from non-genre hits such as The Rookie and Castle, but chances are good that you still know Nathan Fillion best as Captain Mal Reynolds from Firefly. Sci-Fi 5 aims to misbehave and wish him a happy birthday. Learn more about Nathan's charity: Kids Need To Read Follow Sci-Fi 5Â for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by Shane Vaughn Hosted by Roberto Lewis Music by Devin Curry
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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