
Science Fiction: A Journey Into the Unknown
1994-12-13 · 90 min · ★ 5.5
This documentary is a history and review of science-fiction and fantasy programs on TV.
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Production details
- Directors
- Scott Goldstein, Judy Korin
- Production companies
- Museum of Television & Radio, Scott Goldstein Productions, Fox Television Network
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Leonard Nimoy
Dean Cain
William Shatner
Carrie FisherSelf
Kenneth JohnsonSelf
Michael PillerSelf
Dick TufeldSelf - Robot (voice) (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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