Jul 27, 2021
After the movie Stargate was released in 1994, it wasn't long before MGM brought the franchise to TV. Two producers were hired after separate pitches, and Stargate SG-1 premiered on July 27, 1997 on pay-cable network Showtime before jumping to Sci-Fi Channel. Hear the story on today's Sci-Fi 5 and what separated the cable version from the network version.
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Written by Ashley Thomas
Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi
Music by Devin Curry