Stargate SG-1 - July 27, 1997

Sci-Fi 5

English - July 27, 2021 07:00 - 5 minutes - 5.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
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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