Sliders Articles

Below you'll find the most comprehensive selection of Sliders articles collection on the Internet. These articles have been compiled over six years from dozens of magazines. Enjoy these difficult to find articles by selecting a year from the menu below and clicking on one of the titles that appear or by categorizing your search.

Sliding to Mars by Ian Spelling
Starburst Special #42, 1999/2000 Yearbook

As Slider Quinn Mallory, Jerry O'Connell came to a sticky end at the start of the final season, but he's pulled himself together and joined the crew of Brain De Palma's Mission to Mars.

In-Sliders by David Richardson
Xpose Special #10, Winter 1999

Reaching the end of its fifth and final season early next year, Cleavant Derricks discusses his work playing the one remaining original slider, Rembrandt Brown. He discusses his favorite episode, losing lead actors and his hopes that it may one day return.

Becoming Unstuck by David Richardson
Cult Times #49, October 1999

"It's the same year and you're the same person..." Or are you? As Sliders faces its final run, change is in the air...

Weird Science by David Richardson
Xpose #38, September 1999

The charismatic Tembi Locke has brightened up our screens for Sliders fifth season as the brilliant physicist Diana Davis. Xpose met with the actress during filming in Los Angeles.

Two of a Kind by David Richardson
Xpose #36, July 1999

Jerry O'Connell may have been disintegrated mid-slide, but his newcomer is bound to win his own army of fans. Xpose chats to Robert Floyd, who plays Mallory.

The New Sliders by Joe Nazzaro
Sci-Fi Teen #6, July 1999

Meet the two new TV heroes jumping between alternate worlds.

Dial 'S' for Sliders by David Richardson
Starburst #250, June 1999

Yes it's back — but there have been some changes! The Sliders emerge through the wormhole for their fifth season, but without two of their number. Executive producer Bill Dial briefs us on the new regular characters, and previews the upcoming episodes.

Slip Slidin' Anew by James G. Boutilier
Sci-Fi Entertainment, June 1999

Tembi Locke and Robert Floyd discover their own alternate reality.

Crying No More by David Richardson
Xpose #29, December 1998

The only remaining original Slider looks back over four years of parallel worlds, and forward to a fifth season of exploration and adventure.

Uphill Slide by James G. Boutilier
Dreamwatch #51, November 1998

Despite the departure of cast regulars John Rhys-Davies and Sabrina Lloyd, and a change of networks in America, Sliders has continued to evolve.

Jerry O'Connell: The Direct Approach by David Richardson
TV Zone #107, October 1998

Mrs. O'Connell, the mother of Sliders stars Jerry and Charlie, is a very happy woman.

Brave New Slides by Joe Nazzaro
Sci-Fi TV #1, October 1998

It's a different world for Sliders on Sci-Fi Channel.

Worlds Without End: Sliders by David Z. C. Hines
Cinefantastique #56, September 1998

Universal slides Fox's cancelled SF show into a berth on its own Sci-Fi Channel.

The New Writing Team by David Z. C. Hines
Cinefantastique #56, September 1998

Executive Producer David Peckinpah on rebuilding.

Captain Castaway by Marc Shapiro
Starlog #253, August 1998

As Sliders explores the Sci-Fi Channel, Kari Wuhrer remains lost in the dimensions.

Parallel Lives by Joe Nazzaro
Xpose #25, August 1998

In its fourth year, Sliders is really taking off. Producer Marc Scott Zicree tells Xpose how he feels about the show's progress.

Slide Effects by Joe Nazarro
Cult Times #35, August 1998

The unofficial leader of the parallel-Earth hopping explorers, Jerry O'Connell talks about trying to do every single job in front of and behind the camera for the latest season of Sliders.

Kari on Sliding by David Richardson
Cult Times #34, July 1998

When Professor Arturo bit the dust towards the end of Season Three, a new Slider took his place. Now firmly established as an integral part of the team, Kari Wuhrer explains the attraction of playing ex-marine Maggie Beckett, the new season of the show and working with the new boy, Charlie O'Connell.

Sliding Through by Marc Shapiro
Starlog #252, July 1998

Jerry O'Connell explores worlds on both sides of the camera.

What a Trip by Linda Yovanovich
OnSat #24, June 8, 1998

The Sliders get a second life in this dimension thanks to the Sci-Fi Channel.

All in the Family by David Richardson
TV Zone #103, June 1998

A new slider, and one who is a relation on-screen and in real life, Charlie O'Connell.

Life After Death by J. J. O'Neil
Sci-Fi Universe #4, June 1998

Jerry O'Connell and company slide into a new season on the Sci-Fi Channel.

Sliding Fourth by David Bassom
Starburst #237, May 1998

Saved from oblivion by the Sci-Fi Channel, Sliders will soon be back on TV screens. Lead actor Jerry O'Connell explains how his role has become active behind the cameras too. Plus, Jerry talks about playing Neve Campbell's boyfriend in Wes Craven's horror hit Scream 2!

Sliding Into Home Plate by John C. Bunnell
Sci-Fi Entertainment, April 1998

The cult show Sliders has found the best alternate dimension of all: renewed life on the Sci-Fi Channel.

Slide Away by David Bassom
Cult Times #31, April 1998

As the latest season of Sliders receives its world premiere on Sky 1, we talk to series creator Tracy Tormé.

Slide Rules by David Richardson
Starburst Special #37, 1998

Now Sliders has reinvented itself on the Sci-Fi Channel, Joe Nazzaro meets creator Tracy Tormé and current producer Chris Black.

Giving Value for Money by Steven Eramo
TV Zone #97, December 1997

John Rhys-Davies on the series, his departure, and arrival in Star Trek: Voyager.

The Iron Lady by David Richardson
TV Zone #95, October 1997

As the fate of the series swings to and fro, the latest cast member, Kari Wuhrer chats with TV Zone.

On An Upward Slide by Gregg Chamberlain
Parsec #3, Fall 1997

Jerry O'Connell has found new worlds to conquer — in front of the camera and behind it.

Ticket to Slide by Stuart Banks
Dreamwatch #35, August 1997

In the two part story The Exodus, Kari Wuhrer made her debut as Maggie Beckett in Sliders. Originally the former MTV presenter was just going to play the role for several episodes, but was then signed as a permanent replacement for the departing John Rhys-Davies. Stuart Banks caught up with her at the end of the season...

Sliding Away by Ian Spelling
Starlog #240, July 1997

His days among the Sliders are over, and that's just fine with John Rhys-Davies.

Parallel Lives by James E. Brooks
Cult Times #21, June 1997

A look at Sliders' troubled history, and the changes made for the third season.

Jerry Who? by Stuart Banks
Dreamwatch #33, May 1997

Jerry O'Connell, who plays Sliders' Quinn Mallory, spoke recently to Stuart Banks about his constantly changing life...

Ticket to Slide by David Bassom
TV Zone #90, May 1997

As Quinn Mallory, Jerry O'Connell visits new dimensions each week.

Slip Sliding Away by Stuart Banks
Dreamwatch #33, May 1997

While Sliders quickly developed a loyal and sizeable fan following, the series has not been without its share of problems.

The Universe Interview: Tracy Tormé by Amanda Finch
Sci-Fi Universe #24, May 1997

According to Star Trek, "In every revolution, there's one man with a vision" — and in the case of the Fox Network, they would prefer that he work somewhere else.

Sliding Home by Dr. Craig Reid
Sci-Fi Entertainment, April 1997

You're invited on an exclusive set visit with Sliders' dimension-hopping quartet of stars.

Sliding to Stardom by Carolyn Stewart
TV Hits, April 1997

Jerry O'Connell is enjoying success as he hops into parallel universes every week on Sliders.

Alternate FX by Dr. Craig Reid
Sci-Fi Entertainment, April 1997

Alternate worlds mean alternate special effects for Sliders' crew of illusionists.

The Mighty Quinn by David Richardson
Cult Times #17, February 1997

Jerry O'Connell discusses the appeal of being one of the Sliders.

Still Sliding, Despite a Bumpy Ride by Mark Nollinger
TV Guide, December 7, 1996

Plagued by mixed reviews, internal dissension, inconsistent ratings, and repeated rumors of cancellation following each of its first two seasons, Sliders plugs on.

Altered Slides by Joe Nazzaro
Starlog #233, December 1996

As Sliders shifts into a third year, Tracy Tormé considers the show's past, present and future.

Jerry's Wild Slide by Mark Nollinger
TV Guide, December, 7, 1996

Jerry O'Connell is riding high in a sci-fi series that just won't quit. And then there's his movie stint opposite Tom Cruise.

Slide Show by Joe Nazarro
SFX Magazine #18, November 1996

It was destined to be the also-ran. Now it's into its third season, seen off of its TV rivals and secured itself a worldwide audience, as Producer Tracy Tormé tells Joe Nazarro.

Otherworld Rembrandt by Kyle Counts
Starlog #231, October 1996

Sliding from one world to another, Cleavant Derricks keeps on smiling even though he's the Crying Man.

It's Nothing to Cry About by Gregg Chamberlain
Parsec #2, July 1996

After initial misgivings, Cleavant Derricks is happy with the path he followed.

Lost in Place by Amanda J. Finch
Sci-Fi Universe #16, June 1996

Tracy Tormé's innovative science fiction romp, Sliders, returns.

The Girl with Something Extra by Kyle Counts
Starlog #226, May 1996

Everyone on Sliders says the same thing: Sabrina Lloyd is something special.

Wonder of Worlds by Kyle Counts
Starlog #225, April 1996

Even though they're slipping into their second season, all endings are not happy for Sliders.

Sliding In and Out by Kyle Counts
Starlog #225, April 1996

Series co-creator Tracy Tormé assesses the strengths and weaknesses of Sliders.

Slippery Sliders by Claire Bickley
TV Sun Magazine #29, March 10, 1996

As universe-hopping hero Quinn Mallory on Fox's sci-fi Sliders, Jerry O'Connell is worlds away from the part that brought him to prominence.

Sliding Back by Robert Martin
Sci-Fi Entertainment, December 1995

Robert Weiss, co-creator of Sliders, prepares to explore more worlds.

Sliders by Cinescape
Cinescape 1995 SF TV Yearbook, 1995

Fox plays with history and time in a reality-bending adventure series.

Universe Builder by Frank Garcia
Starlog SF Explorer #7, June 1995

At last, Tracy Tormé is happy, sliding into new worlds of science fiction.

The Cosmic Slide by Simon Bacall
Sci-Fi Entertainment, June 1995

In Fox Television's Sliders, history is written in disappearing ink.

Parallel Excitement by Kim Howard Johnson
Starlog #215, June 1995

Fun is the name of the game for Jerry O'Connell & his "Sliders."

Assessing SF-TV by Frank Garcia
Starlog SF Explorer #7, June 1995

When Tracy Tormé cites his top three favorite SF-TV of all time, his reverence for writer dominated shows is clear.

Sliders Rule by Joe Rhodes
TV Guide, May 13, 1995

A provocative sci-fi show poses 'What if?' each week and puts a new spin on planet Earth.

Earth 2, 3, 4... by Glenn Kenny
TV Guide, March 11, 1995

Glenn Kenny discusses the stars and the premise with series co-creator Tracy Tormé.