Answer: Stargate SG-1
Don S. Davis appeared in the first seven series of "Stargate-SG1" as General Hammond. He has also-guest-starred as the same character in the series "Stargate Atlantis".
Other sci-fi series he has made guest appearances in are "Gene Rodenberry's Andromeda", "The X-Files" and the short-lived "Flash Gordon".
From Quiz: Left-Handed Sci-Fi Stars
Answer: Lost in Space
Each week viewers were treated to the space adventures of the Robinson family. Back then the sets looked like sets because CG technology was years away. Did we, the viewers, care? Absolutely not. The storylines centered around this adventurous family who left Earth to colonize a new planet. On the way to their destination their spaceship was thrown off course, leaving them lost in space. The evil Dr. Zachary Smith added comic relief to the otherwise serious content of the show. Guy Williams, June Lockhart, Jonathan Harris, and Billy Mumy (Will Robinson) all starred in this popular series. Jonathan Harris, with his affected British accent, played the role of Dr. Smith
From Quiz: Classic Sci-Fi TV
Answer: The Dead Zone
The television series "The Dead Zone" started with the same plot as King's novel: high school teacher Johnny Smith was in a major car accident, fell into a deep coma, and didn't wake up for four years. When he did finally wake, he was able to see events from the past, present, and future that happened to other people. The show had some important distinctions: TV Johnny was a father, was quite wealthy, and had a best friend and physiologist named Bruce who was by his side during his adventures.
From Quiz: Name That Sci-Fi Show
Answer: Paul Darrow
Before taking on the role of Kerr Avon Paul Darrow was mainly known for his theatre work, acting in several Shakespeare plays. His appearance in "Blake's 7" changed that. He was the British answer to Spock in "Star Trek", trying to apply logic and reason to his actions. The programme, which ran for four series, was about Rog Blake, an idealist, who, with various assorted criminals, escapes from a prison ship, takes over an abandoned alien space ship and sets out to fight the Galactic Federation, and just about anyone else they come across. The sets were not brilliant, certainly the space ships were sometimes very shaky, but the storylines were good. The character of Avon gained great popularity, mainly for his sarcasm and wit, and his very ambiguous moral code. You were never quite certain which side he was on, other than his own. Since it finished the series has achieved a cult status.
From Quiz: From Shaky Spaceships to Shooting Stars
Answer: Sapphire and Steel
"Sapphire and Steel" ran from 1979 to 1982. Joanna Lumley was Sapphire and David McCallum Steel. They were operatives who protected the integrity of time and turned up to fix anachronisms when they arose. The stories were often fairly cryptic in nature, leaving more unexplained than explained. For instance, it is never explained where the two come from, they just appear out of nowhere. The series had a very small budget, and this contributed to the sparse nature of the sets and special effects. These did however give the show its ambiance.
David McCallum is probably better known for his role as Illya Kuryakin in "The Man From U.N.C.L.E.". Joanna Lumley had appeared in many film and television series, most notably as Purdy in "The New Avengers" and Patsy in "Absolutely Fabulous".
From Quiz: A Matter of Time
Answer: Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart
We first met the brigadier as a colonel when London was being invaded by the Yetis. Brigadier Bambera was UNIT commander during the adventure 'Battlefield' with the Seventh Doctor.
Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart was played by Nicholas Courtney.
From Quiz: Not Quite the Lead
Answer: Superman
Superman's first TV incarnation was in "The Adventures of Superman", which ran from 1952-58 and starred George Reeves. The latest is "Smallville", which stars Tom Welling, began in 2001 and will end in 2011. In between there was "Superboy" (starring John Newton and Gerard Christopher as Superboy) which was shown from 1988-92 and "Lois And Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" starring Dean Cain as Superman from 1993-97. There have been many cartoon versions of Superman over the years as well.
From Quiz: Space Invaders on Our TV!
Answer: Robinson
"Lost in Space" was a television show about the Robinson family and their journey in search for a new planet, in which, other Earthlings can settle on. But unbeknownst to them, a stowaway by the name of Dr. Smith, boards their ship and throws them off course.
Question submitted by Team Member TriviaGuy245.
From Quiz: Television Shows About Space
Answer: "The Secret World of Alex Mack"
"The Secret World of Alex Mack" aired during the early 90s on Nickelodeon. This show was one of the first shows I discovered about teenagers having super powers. It was a great show back then because she was always trying to hide her secret from her parents, and from the public, so that the chemical plant where her incident happened wouldn't catch up to her!
From Quiz: My Favorite Science Fiction Shows!
Answer: spaceships, good versus evil, romance, ray guns, aliens
Wilson Tucker called space opera "the hacky, grinding, stinking, outworn space-ship yarn". It was primarily meant as a derogatory term, however the term had a less demeaning tone to it in the following years. Space opera is often classified as hard science fiction, but modern TV programs include other aspects so as to appeal to many viewers.
From Quiz: TV Meets the Modern Space Opera
Answer: 'Star Trek'
Gene Roddenberry originally pitched his idea to CBS who said that they would get back to him. While he waited they sneakily went ahead with the creation of 'Lost in Space'.
From Quiz: Sci Fi Series
Answer: The Tulip
Travis and Percy Montana are cousins, each having a certain claim to the Tulip courtesy of the earlier captain, Dante, who was the father of one and the uncle of the other. Callie (Callista) Larkadia is a bounty hunter who travels with them. Rudolpho DeLuna is an earlier owner and Marcus Fagen a young friend and associate of Travis.
From Quiz: Serenity, the Tulip and the Tardis
Answer: Home
Joanna Cassidy, who plays T'Pol's mother in the "Star Trek: Enterprise" episode "Home" auditioned to play Captain Janeway on "Star Trek: Voyager".
During the episode "Home" for "Stargate Atlantis", McKay is watching "The Outer Limits", another popular science fiction show.
Mulder mentions his sister Samantha for the first time in a non-abduction related topic in the "X-Files" episode "Home".
From Quiz: Common Sci-Fi Episode Titles, Part 5 of 5
Answer: Vulcan
The science officer of the U.S.S Enterprise serving under Captain Kirk, Spock was born on Vulcan in the year 2230. While his father, Sarek, was a Vulcan diplomat his mother, Amanda Grayson was an Earthling.
From Quiz: TV Aliens. Where are they From?
Answer: Sanctuary
Guest star Shawn Ashmore, Max from "Earth: Final Conflict's" "Sanctuary" is better known for his portrayal of Bobby/Iceman in the "X-Men" movies and has also guest starred on "The Outer Limits" and "Smallville".
In "Deep Space Nine's" "Sanctuary" guest star Kitty Swink, who portrays the character of Rozahn, is Armin Shimerman's (Quark) wife. Andrew Koenig, who plays Tumak, is Walter Koenig's son (Pavel Chekov in the "Original Series").
In "Stargate Atlantis's" "Sanctuary", a joke is made about Captain Kirk, from "Star Trek" regarding Kirk's habit of romancing every alien woman he meets.
From Quiz: Common Sci-Fi Episode Titles, Part 4 of 5
Answer: Lineage
When the lights go off in "Angel's" "Lineage" Spike shouts "You'll never take me to hell, Pavayne!" This is a reference to another episode "Hell Bound" in which the ghost of Pavayne was trying to send Spike into hell.
Patrick Cassidy, Henry Small from "Smallville's" "Lineage", had a small multi-episode role as Leslie Luckabee on "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman".
From Quiz: Common Sci-Fi Episode Titles, Part 3 of 5
Answer: Power Play
"Power Play" is the second-to-last episode of "Angel" and falls in season five of "Next Generation."
From Quiz: Common Sci-Fi Episode Titles, Part 2 of 5
Answer: The Price
Vincent Kartheiser (Connor) who first appeared in "Angel's" "The Price" was not listed in the opening guest cast credits, in order to keep the surprise from viewers.
The Ferengi lost in "Next Generation's" "The Price" are later found in the Delta quadrant in an episode of "Star Trek: Voyager".
From Quiz: Common Sci-Fi Episode Titles, Part 1 of 5
Answer: Little Green Men
In "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's" "Little Green Men" Nog remarks how Gabriel Bell in his guidebook looks like Captain Sisko, a reference to the season 3 two-parter "Past Tense", in which Sisko has to assume the identity of Bell to preserve the timeline.
From Quiz: Common Titles From "The X-Files"
Answer: The Nox
Armin Shimmerman played Anteaus, one of the Nox. We learn in "The Fifth Race" that the Nox are one of the four great races in the universe.
From Quiz: "Stargate SG-1" and "Star Trek" Actors/Actresses
Answer: The Changeling
"Stargate's" "The Changeling" was written by none other than, Christopher Judge, who plays Teal'c. This episode was mildly confusing, leaving viewers doubting which scenes were real and which were dreams. In the obvious dream scenes, Teal'c did not sport the forehead symbol.
From Quiz: "Stargate SG-1" and "Star Trek" Part 3
Answer: Nemesis
I absolutely love "Star Trek's" "Nemesis." The first time I saw it, I could barely understand what was being said, but that's what made it so great.
"Stargate's" "Nemesis" was the 3rd season finale, and was followed up by "Small Victories" in season 4.
"Nemesis" is also the name of the 10th "Star Trek" movie.
From Quiz: "Stargate SG-1" and "Star Trek" Part 2
Answer: Tin Man
The robot duplicates from "Stargate's" "Tin Man" reappeared in a later episode, "Double Jeopardy."
Harry Groener, who played Tam Elbran in "Star Trek's" "Tin Man" is better known for his role as the Mayor on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
From Quiz: "Stargate SG-1" and "Star Trek" Part 1
Answer: Valen
Valen, really Commander Sinclair, went back in time 1,000 years and was "Minbari, not born of Minbari." In the "Voyager" timeline, Valen had been trapped in the void for five years and raided the ship that stole Voyager's supplies.
From Quiz: "Babylon 5" and "Star Trek: Voyager"
Answer: 'Stargate SG-1'
The 'Stargate SG-1' series was adapted from the movie 'Stargate' and became a brilliant stand-alone series. The team SG-1 travel around the galaxy via the Stargate, which was built by an alien race called the Ancients.
From Quiz: The Sci-Fi TV Quiz
Answer: Lex Luthor
"Smallville", the show about the childhood of Clark Kent before he became Superman, ran for ten years. Michael Rosenbaum played Lex Luthor in the first seven series before returning for the show's finale.
Jonathan Kent was played by "The Dukes of Hazzard" star John Schneider, Tom Welling played the lead role of Clark Kent, and Pete Ross was played by Sam Jones III.
From Quiz: Left-Handed Sci-Fi Stars
Answer: Twilight Zone
Many talented writers contributed to the show's storylines. One that might surprise you is Earl Hamner, Jr. who created the endearing family drama "The Waltons". Harlan Ellison, Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, and Stephen King are some of the well-known authors who lent their creative talents to the show.
From Quiz: Classic Sci-Fi TV
Answer: The X-Files
The Fox network launched "The X-Files" in 1993 and ran it for nine original seasons. Starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, the series would interlace free-standing episodes with episodes that built to the larger story arcs, which usually involved alien abduction. It has spawned films, spin-offs, and a mini-series, known as season ten, in 2016.
From Quiz: Name That Sci-Fi Show
Answer: Space 1999
Starring Martin Landau, Anton Phillip and Barry Morse, "Space 1999" ran from 1975 to 1977. The first episode set the scene when nuclear waste stored on the moon explodes, sending it, and the moon base staff on it, hurling out into space. In their unwilling journey they encounter other civilisations and peoples, but as they cannot control the speed of direction of the moon they are always travelling on. There were two series, each of 24 episodes. A third series was planned, but never happened, so we never knew the ultimate fate of the unwilling space travellers.
From Quiz: From Shaky Spaceships to Shooting Stars
Answer: Ashes to Ashes
A sequel to the successful series "Life on Mars", "Ashes to Ashes" moves DCI Gene Hunt (Philip Glennister) and his team from 1970s Manchester to 1980s London. DI Alex Drake is transported to their time frame when she goes into a coma following an injury. Spread over three series from 2008 to 2010 "Ashes to Ashes" also flashes back to "Life on Mars" and the eventual fate of Sam Tyler (John Simm), who time travelled to the 1970s from 2006. The exploration of the relationship between a woman police officer of the 21st Century and a male officer of the 1980s is a central part of the plot. The meaning of both series is revealed in the final episode.
From Quiz: A Matter of Time
Answer: Pavel Chekov
For a series filmed at the height of the Cold War, Chekov's pride in his Russian heritage was unusual from a Western perspective. Lieutenant Styles was one of Chekov's predecessors and we saw Surek and Lincoln in one of the episodes.
Pavel Chekov was played by Walter Keonig.
From Quiz: Not Quite the Lead
Answer: My Favorite Martian
Starring Ray Walston and Bill Bixby, "My Favorite Martian" ran from 1963-66. It was about a Martian crash landing on Earth and trying to fix his ship without anyone discovering he's an alien. It was later made into a 1999 movie starring Christopher Lloyd as the Martian.
From Quiz: Space Invaders on Our TV!
Answer: Billy West
Phil Hartman was originally going to do the voice for Fry. But due to his death, Billy West took over the role. Phil Hartman had the privilege in having the "Futurama" character, Philip J. Fry, named after him.
Question submitted by Team Member Runaway_Drive.
From Quiz: Television Shows About Space
Answer: Clark's powers are taken from him, which Clark initially finds to be a positive thing.
"Smallville" is one of my all time favorite shows. This question pertains to the first episode of season 5, probably one of the best "Smallville" seasons, next to season 6, thus far. This is the season where spaceships (other than Clark's) show up, Lex gets deeper into his investigation of extraterrestrial life, Clark really loses Lana, and while she ends up with Lex, she is beginning to show an interest in the extraterrestrial world herself, which helps her in slowly piecing the 'mystery of Clark Kent' puzzle together. Juicy!
From Quiz: My Favorite Science Fiction Shows!
Answer: Star Trek: Valkyrie
"The Next Generation" aired from 1987-1994 and is most prominently recognized as the series that starred Patrick Stewart as the bald Captain Picard. "Deep Space Nine" ran from 1993-1999. Its events took place on a space station as opposed to a spaceship. "Voyager" ran from 1995-2001 and had the first female captain, Kathryn Janeway. Another series, "Enterprise", ran from 2000-2005 and starred "Quantum Leap" actor, Scott Bakula.
From Quiz: TV Meets the Modern Space Opera
Answer: 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'
Mel Blanc, who is famous for the voice of Bugs Bunny and various other 'Looney Tunes' characters did the voice for the robot Twiki.
From Quiz: Sci Fi Series
Answer: They share the surname Tam or Tamm
Simon (Sean Maher) and River Tam (Summer Glau) are siblings who travel on Serenity in "Firefly". Mary Tamm is a British actress who played Romana (1) in Doctor Who.
From Quiz: Serenity, the Tulip and the Tardis
Answer: Threads
Mel Harris makes a return appearance as Oma Desala in the "Stargate SG-1" episode "Threads".
"Threads" is the first episode of the second season of "Psi Factor".
From Quiz: Common Sci-Fi Episode Titles, Part 5 of 5
Answer: Melmac
ALF, short for Alien Life Form, was born on the planet Melmac. In 1986 he crash-landed into the lives of a Los Angeles family, the Tanners, who sheltered and fed and fed and fed the alien. Alf always had one eye on the family cat that he considered a tasty snack.
From Quiz: TV Aliens. Where are they From?
Answer: Into the Fire
"Babylon 5's" "Into the Fire" falls in the show's fourth season.
"Into the Fire" opened season three for "Stargate SG-1" and was a direct continuation to the episode "Out of Mind".
From Quiz: Common Sci-Fi Episode Titles, Part 4 of 5
