Why Dr. Pamela Blake From Chicago Med Looks So Familiar
By Daniel Kim
For the uninitiated, "Tremors" is a franchise that essentially assumes that the giant worms in "Dune" have magically been transported to the planet Earth and are only capable of being destroyed by vast quantities of dynamite. While this may be a minor simplification, it is just the gist of the franchise. Since 1990, a total of seven "Tremors" films have been released (via tvbd) and the series remains popular. Sadly, in 2018, Syfy passed on a pilot that would have brought Kevin Bacon back to the property for the first time since the release of the first film (via TVLine). Fortunately for fans of the franchise (and Sarah Rafferty), Syfy released another similarly plotted "Tremors" series in 2003.
Based as a continuation of the film franchise of the same name, the series starred Victor Browne, Gladise Jimenez, Marcia Strassman, Lela Lee, Dean Norris, and Michael Goss in series regular roles (via IMDb). Additionally, the short-lived series also had a talented set of recurring performers, including a 31-year-old Sarah Rafferty. Rafferty appeared in a total of three episodes as Dr. Casey Matthews.
In Episode 5 ("Flora or Fauna"), Rafferty makes her debut appearance in the show. She later returns for Episodes 9 ("Graboid Rights") and 12 ("Water Hazard"). During her second appearance on the series, Rafferty shares scenes with a character named Dr. Cletus Poffenberger. Poffenberger is played by actor Christopher Lloyd of "Back to the Future" fame (via IMDb). Sadly, Syfy canceled the series after only one season.
