Welcome to my Sliders Cool Facts page. After doing alot of surfing
on the World Wide Web I have discovered many interesting tidbits
and facts about Sliders. Below I have compiled this information along
with the link where the info came from. (Note: some of the reference
links may or may not be valid.) Enjoy!!

Cool fact #1:

Steve Wang Sculpted & painted wasp/spider creature for the Summer of Love episode. (Ted Rae productions)

Reference link here.

Cool fact #2:

Sliders was filmed at Nootka Studios in Vancoover B.C. Canada during Season 1 and 2. Here is the
studio specs:

Nootka Studios
Vancouver, b.c.
Contact: David Raglin
Tel (604) 926-5641
Fax (604) 926-6276
Specs:
Stage 1 - 17,000 sq. ft.
Stage 2 - 16,000 sq. ft.
Special features: post-production area with two editing suites, dubbing room and common work area, art department, welding shop, wardrobe.
Range: commercials, series,
features
Major projects: Sliders, Beggars and Choosers

Reference link here.

Cool fact #3:

Terry Ike Clayton played an extra during the Season Four episode "Way Out West". To see some great behind the
scenes pics go here.

Cool fact #4:

Cleavant Derricks was the last live guest to appear at New York City's WEVD - AM on April 9, 1997.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #5:

Sliders can be found on VHS (first 3 episodes) but only in the UK in PAL format.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #6:

Quinn's sliding equipment in his basement consist of a PDP-11 computer with a RX01 or RX02 at the top of the rack, over a BA-11N box, but the CPU is unknown.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #7:

A "Stern" pinball machine was provided from John's Jukes Ltd and used during an episode during 1996. Episode
undetermined.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #8:

The two Rottweilers on the episode "As Time Goes by" was provided by Anne's Animal Actors.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #9:

The episode "The Exodus" was filmed at Mission Inn Hotel in Riverside Ca.

Reference links here and here.

Cool fact #10:

The company "Body Tech" provided FX/Makeup Effects for Sliders.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #11:

The "StarGate Digital" company provided the FX during the early seasons of Sliders

Reference link here.

Cool fact #12:

David Lombardi, while working for Digital Muse, was the CGI artist and head animator for Sliders.

Reference links here and   here.

Cool fact #13:

Brian Murry provided some Story boarding for the show. Check out some examples of his work here.

Cool fact #14:

There are currently 2 episodes out on VCD "Luck of the Draw" and "The Exodus". You can get them here.

Cool fact #15:

While filming in Vancouver, Jerry O'Connell and David Duchovny (X-Files fame) would play an occasional game
of basketball. To see the two in action go here.

Cool fact #16:

For information on a replica of the original Timer, visit Thermalized Plastic site here.

Cool fact #17:

Stephen Austin, in addition to appearing on an episode, was also John Rhys-Davies' stand-in for Season 2.

Reference link here.

Anthony Genovese was also a standby for John Rhys-Davies and also appeared in the final episode "The Seer"
playing the role as Professor Arturo.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #18:

A 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible was specifically chosen to appear in an episode during Season 4. Episode
undetermined.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #19:

Costume Designer Barbara Inglehard used garments from the movie "Waterworld" for an episode of Sliders. Episode
undetermined.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #20:

A huge poster advertising Sliders appears at Universal Studios Fla.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #21:

Shoot sheets were used during the filming of Sliders for location purposes. For an example with Sliders go here.

Cool fact #22:

During August 1996, Bungee America of El Segundo Ca was used for stunt coordinating, technical rigging and
stunt jumping from a bridge during the filming of "The Guardian".

Reference link here.

Cool fact #23:

In August 1995, Tracy Tormé was interviewed by the Paranet Continuum Radio Program. To listen to the
interview go here to Show 69.

Cool fact #24:

"Sliders" producers were the first to use digital colorization techniques to change the color of the Lion's Gate Bridge, located at Vancouver, Canada, to a rust color in order to convince viewers that the show was, in fact, in San Francisco.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #25:

The company "Armies of the World" has supplied props, wardrobe, set decorating and prop research for "Sliders".

Reference link here.

Cool fact #26:

David Scott, who is the property master of the WB's Felicity series, used a couple of high tech catalogs , particularly Sharper Image, to find up-to-date electronics for the series during 1998.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #27:

The company "International SPFX", which specializes in atmospheric and pyrotechnic effects, rigging and flying, fire, explosives and water work has done some work on "Sliders".

Reference link here.

Cool fact #28:

Sliders Stunts:

The company "Stunts Canada" has provided stunts for "Sliders". - Reference link here.

Rodney Rondeaux has done stunt work for "Sliders". - Reference link here.

George Josef was the stunt double for John Rhys-Davies. - Reference link here.

Garvin Cross was the stunt's supporting lead in the episode "Time Again and World". - Reference link here.

Katherine Haines has done stunt work for "Sliders".  Reference link here.

Melissa Stubbs has done stunt work for "Sliders". Reference link here.

Sonia Jo McDancer has done stunt work for "Sliders". Reference link here.

Cool fact #29:

The software "Movie Magic Screenwriter 2000", a script writing program has a TV Template for "Sliders."

Reference link here.

Cool fact #30:

Vasquez Rocks, north of Los Angeles, was used as the backdrop for the "Sliders" episode, 'Slidecage'.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #31:

Xenotech Inc. has provided xenon searchlights for the set of "Sliders".

Reference link here.

Cool fact #32:

Brad Hayes has done modeling surfacing, lighting and animation for the show.  To check out his work
go here to Sequence 023 and 024 of his Show Reel. (Double Cross/Electric Twister Acid Test)

Cool fact #33:

David O. Miller was the designer/illustrator for the "Sliders" Inkwork Trading Cards.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #34:

Robin Lynch Ferrier worked on the set of "Sliders" as a scenic carpenter during the First season.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #35:

Eric Alba worked on Sliders as the VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer for the show.

Reference link here.
     

Cool fact #36:

David Simmons was the Special Effects Coordinator for Sliders.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #37:

The company "Unique Events" has supplied props for Sliders.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #38:

Rory P.M. Cutler has acted as the SPFX coordinator for Sliders.

Reference link here (page 3).

Cool fact #39:

Curt Bonn acted as a stunt coordinator for the "air ram" for the show.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #40:

'Cinema Vehicles Services' provided cars for the set of Sliders.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #41:

Bill Mitchell of Blue Sky Footage has done cinematography work for Sliders.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #42:

The company 'Vista Group' has provided public relations and marketing for the show.

Reference link here. (page 9)

Cool fact #43:

John Daniel has done some visual effects for the show. You can see some of his work at
the reference link.

Reference link here.

Cool fact #44:

Doheny mansion, located on Mount St. Mary's College Campus in Los Angeles, was used for filming on Sliders.
Episode unknown.

Reference link here. 

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