Joss Whedon respects, the show had an average of 4.7 million viewers at the time and was ranked 98th in Nielsen ratings, which led to the series' cancelation by Fox. Whedon took to Universal Pictures as a means of achieving a continuation of the story. Following "Firefly" was "Serenity", a follow-up film taking place after the events of the final episode. This developed into a franchise that led to graphic novels, books and other media. New Scientist magazine held a poll in 2005 to find "The World's Best Space Sci-Fi Ever", in which "Firefly" and "Serenity" took first and second place, respectively.
The Science Fiction Radio Show Association presumably has custody of the tapes, but the organization has not been active for a number of years. Lane and Carson retired from Odessa College and continue to pursue interests in Odessa. Vernon now lives in New Orleans and still collects, specializing in the works of Philip K. Dick The Science Fiction Radio Show The Science Fiction Radio Show was on the air between 1980–1983, the final two years in national syndication. The program broadcast recorded interviews with people related to science fiction and fantasy, mostly authors, but also movie and television people, scientists, artists, editors, agents, publishers, critics,