Yes, Chariots of the Gods. It was made into a series called Stargate. It should be shown in schools IMO

I was wondering for a few seconds how a metal rod is going to help you catch slime mold…

*gives up*

but they didn’t say reverse…

Throw it all in a pan for five minutes, slowly pour it into a cold bucket of coca cola to achieve a brittle pasta-like structure, add your preferred sauce (Mayonnaise, Marmite, Mustard), and serve fresh. You’ll down the whole set in half that time (not including prep of course).