2007's Painkiller Jane -- which enjoyed its U.S. television premiere on this day in 2007 -- was one of those programs I heard about but just never quite got around the tuning in. Series star Kristanna Loken tried to follow-up some modest buzz from her work aboard the ill-fated Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines, but methinks it wasn't quite enough to elevate this one above its single season existence. Still, if you're so inclined, seek it out on the web for another look. You might be surprised with this tale of a covert government operative coming to grips with her secret powers and abilities.
The venerable Howard Keel found himself taking a stand against some very nasty plant life in The Day Of The Triffids (1963). Though he's no longer with us, Keel was born on this day in 1919.
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The late Peter Dyneley performed masterfully in bringing to vocal life none other than 'Jeff Tracy,' the patriarch behind the Tracy family that was front and center to Thunderbirds, one of the shows I cut my teeth on as a young'un. Though he's no longer with us, Dyneley was born on this day in 1921.
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It's one thing to explore outer space like the comic duo did in Abbott and Costello Go To Mars (1953); it's another thing to find a lovely like Mari Blanchard when you get there! Though she's no longer with us, Blanchard was born on this day in 1923.
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The talented screenwriter Beverley Cross helped bring some incredible Fantasy to the silver screen, namely Jason And The Argonauts (1963), Sinbad And The Eye Of The Tiger (1977) and Clash Of The Titans (1981). Though he's no longer with us, Cross was born on this day in 1931.
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Charles Robinson was one of those Hollywood character players whose career leaned more toward conventional fare than anything else, but appearances aboard The Six Million Dollar Man and CBS's Airwolf always deserve a mention. Though he's no longer with us, Robinson was born on this day in 1932.
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Though much of his work has been in supporting roles, Doug McGrath carved out a respectable path in Science Fiction, including work aboard The Starlost, The Incredible Hulk, Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), The Return Of Captain Invincible (1983), The Rocketeer (1991), and Ghosts Of Mars (2001). McGrath was born on this day in 1935.
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You know what they say: behind every good woman is a good man. Well, the scripts for Wonder Woman really were written the other way around (a good woman behind a good man), but that's only because Wonder Woman had a secret identity to protect. Still, the man she stood behind was the studly Lyle Waggoner, the actor who helped bring Steve Trevor to life on the Boob Tube. Though he's no longer with us, Waggoner was born on this day in 1935.
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In Doctor Who's "Death To The Daleks" serial from its 1974 television season, Julian Fox guest-starred as Peter Hamilton. Fox was born on this day in 1938.
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For its seventh season episode "Homeward," Star Trek: The Next Generation hired acting great Paul Sorvino to play Worf's foster brother 'Nikolai Rozhenko.' Though he's no longer with us, Sorvino was born on this day in 1939.
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With a professional resume as deep as one hundred different screen credits, there's bound to be some Science Fiction in there somewhere! Such is the case for Michael Alldredge, a talented television player who fans might recognize from The Incredible Hulk, The Greatest American Hero, Knight Rider, V, The Twilight Zone, Beauty And The Beast, Hard Time On Planet Earth, and Quantum Leap. Though he's no longer with us, Alldredge was born on this day in 1941.
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The lovely Italian-born Agostina Belli gave genre properties a wonderful try aboard The Brother From Space (1988). Incidentally, that work was well over a decade after she originally turned heads as a source of (ahem) renewable energy for the Earth's future -- harnessing her sexual chemistry for the benefit of all mankind -- in Pasquale Festa Campanile's SciFi/Comedy The Sex Machine (1975) for Clesi Cinematografica. In 1977, she joined Kirk Douglas aboard the SciFi/Drama The Chosen for Aston Film. Back in 1970, one of her earliest roles was aboard Scream Of The Demon Lover, a film also known as The Castle Of Frankenstein. Belli was born on this day in 1947.
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Children of 1970's Saturday morning television fondly remember Ark II on CBS, and Terry Lester (above right) as 'Jonah' led his team on a mission to explore what remained of civilization after pollution destroyed our world. Though he's no longer with us, Lester was born on this day in 1950.
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Ron Perlman is just a legendary actor. Though he seems to hate anyone who disagrees with him politically, he's still a legendary actor. He's been Hellboy, after all. Plus, he's guest starred in a whole host of terrific genre projects, including the oft-maligned Star Trek: Nemesis. Today, Mr. Perlman celebrates turning another year older and another year wiser. Perlman was born on this day in 1950.
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Curse you, Mr. Sloan! Star Trek: Deep Space Nine got great mileage out of the super-secret Starfleet organization named Section 31. Not a lot was known about it, but the agent who got audiences to 'boo' and 'hiss' was the nefarious Mr. Sloan. The actor who played him -- character veteran William Sadler -- celebrates his birthday today. Sadler was born on this day in 1950.
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I'm not as familiar with Peter Davison's work as the infamous Doctor Who as I should be: by the time he was cast as the Timelord, I had kinda/sorta moved on to other franchises that were a bit more action-packed. Still, it gives me something more for my bucket list. Davison was born on this day in 1951.
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The great Erick Avari has been one of the hardest working actors in all of genre entertainment. Fans know him best from appearances aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation, SeaQuest 2032, Stargate (1994), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, VR.5, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman, Project: ALF, Independence Day (1996), Babylon 5, Stargate: SG-1, Planet of the Apes (2001), Star Trek: Enterprise, The X-Files, Tru Calling, Heroes, InAlienable (2008), and Syfy's Warehouse 13. Avari was born on this day in 1952.
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Long before he caught the attention of the Walt Disney Company and a host of other production companies, illustrator Glen Keane was helping to bring to life a whole cast of 'stellar' characters with his work on Star Trek: The Animated Series. Keane was born on this day in 1954.
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The hunky Richard Joseph Paul enjoyed the opportunity to take a beloved franchise into a different vision with his role aboard Knight Rider 2010 (1994). As far as genre work goes, he's also had great roles aboard Oblivion (1994), Oblivion 2: Backlash (1996), Vampirella (1996), and the short-lived 666 Park Avenue. Paul was born on this day in 1962.
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Graham Duff enjoyed a small role aboard "Deep Breath," an episode of Doctor Who from 2014. He's also visited the cinematic realm of Harry Potter. Duff was born on this day in 1964.
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In 2014, Andy Nyman turned up in a role aboard the Antonio Banderas' SciFi film Automata. He also appeared in Kick-Ass 2 (2013). Nyman was born on this day in 1966.
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The lovely and prolific Mayra Calvani pens tales in the realm of paranormal romance, young adult fantasies, and much more. If you're interested in knowing more about her works, you can check out her website right here. Plus, it looks like she's fond of cats, always a plus with SciFiHistory.Net! Calvani was born on this day in 1967.
The talented Simon Paisley Day continues to play in the realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy. He's been seen aboard Red Dwarf, Space Race, Being Human, Da Vinci's Demons, Doctor Who, and Stan Lee's Lucky Man. Day was born on this day in 1967.
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The delightful Alison Elliott (above right) had an important role aboard Walt Disney's 2003 TV adaptation of A Wrinkle In Time. Elliott was born on this day in 1970.
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When Ridley Scott opted to remake The Andromeda Strain for the small screen in 2008, he brought in Ricky Schroder as one of the principles to fight the nasty alien virus. Schroder was born on this day in 1970.
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The sexier-beyond-belief Alexandra Adi provided vocals to one of the guest characters aboard the fondly remembered Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles. Adi was born on this day in 1971.
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Though author Nate Kenyon's novels tend to get classified as horror entries, I've read reviews that peg them very close to the realm of fantasy though grounded in real-world scenarios. He maintains an online presence right here for those interested in following his works. Kenyon was born on this day in 1971.
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While you were watching, the great Marci T. House has been stealing scenes in some of your favorite properties. She's had screen time aboard Smallville, The X-Files: I Want To Believe (2008), The Day The Earth Stood Still (2008), Battlestar Galactica (Syfy), Supernatural, V (ABC), Fringe, Godzilla (2014), The X-Files, iZombie, Van Helsing (Syfy), Timeless, and Supergirl. House was born on this day in 1972.
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The lovely and talented Cyn Balog spins yarns of fantasy for the young and young-at-heart. She maintains an online presence right here for those interested in knowing more about her work. Balog was born on this day in 1973.
The lovely Julia Rose suited up for a guest role aboard UPN's Star Trek: Enterprise during its third season. Rose was born on this day in 1973.
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Bokeem Woodbine appeared in the realm of Science Fiction with a role aboard Riddick (2013), the Vin Diesel SciFi franchise. Woodbine was born on this day in 1973.
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The late Jonathan Brandis made a splash in the Steven Spielberg produced Seaquest (aka Seaquest 2032) on NBC. Sadly, he's no longer with us, but he was born on this day back in 1976.
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Sadly, Jonathan struggled with depression and eventually took his own life. So if you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please share the number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255. It's never too late to save a life.
French Science Fiction author Thomas Geha can be found creating his own realms from a rich imagination as well as writing about the field of Science Fiction in general. Geha was born on this day in 1976.
Funnyman Glenn Howerton turned up briefly in a role aboard Joss Whedon's Serenity (2005) as a bad guy. Howerton was born on this day in 1976.
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Though she's moved on to far more conventional fare these days, the gifted Kelli Giddish enjoyed a guest spot aboard the short-lived Life On Mars in 2009. Giddish was born on this day in 1980.
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As I've always said, guys love a gal who plays dress-up ... so what's not to love when one as lovely as Courtney Peldon dresses up as the Andorian Shree for Star Trek: Renegades? Count me in! Peldon was born on this day in 1981.
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Science Fiction and Fantasy author Lev AC Rosen continues to impress with accolades earned for his imaginative wares. He maintains an online site right here for those wishing to know more. Rosen was born on this day in 1981.
Fantasy author Karsten Knight continues to weave tales to the delight of his growing readership. He maintains a website right here for those interested in knowing a bit more about his works. Knight was born on this day in 1985.
The lovely Alisha Bailey (above center) found herself in a scenic Italy but without some of its usual luster aboard "The Vampires of Venice," an hour of Doctor Who from 2010. Bailey was born on this day in 1987.
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The lovely Hannah Marks turned in a wonderful performance as part of the ensemble at the heart of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency for the BBC in 2016. Marks was born on this day in 1993.
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On this day in 1933 (in Canada), the original Monster Movie Classic King Kong roared onto the silver screen. Starring Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot, the film used some pioneering special effects to bring the king to life; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition."
For the record:
In 1991, King Kong was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, which seeks to preserve films for the ages that have demonstrated significant historical, cultural, or aesthetic contributions to the genre.
"A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a colossal ape who takes a shine to their female blonde star. He is then captured and brought back to New York City for public exhibition."
For the record:
In 1991, King Kong was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, which seeks to preserve films for the ages that have demonstrated significant historical, cultural, or aesthetic contributions to the genre.
On this day in 1974 (in Italy), Zardoz gave audiences one look at a bleak and somewhat scantilly-clad tomorrow. Written and directed by John Boorman, the SciFi/Drama starred Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the distant future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements."
For the record:
Ay carumba! It's hard to make something of the curious oddity that is so much of Zardoz. Boorman's script kinda/sorta rambles through this bizarre Dystopian setting, and the film's visuals never quite suggested anything that would smooth the narrative out for viewers. Perhaps it's best to just point out that the film -- despite its flaws -- was nominated for the Best Dramatic Presentation for the 1975 Hugo Awards.
"In the distant future, a savage trained only to kill finds a way into the community of bored immortals that alone preserves humanity's achievements."
For the record:
Ay carumba! It's hard to make something of the curious oddity that is so much of Zardoz. Boorman's script kinda/sorta rambles through this bizarre Dystopian setting, and the film's visuals never quite suggested anything that would smooth the narrative out for viewers. Perhaps it's best to just point out that the film -- despite its flaws -- was nominated for the Best Dramatic Presentation for the 1975 Hugo Awards.
On this day in 1979 (in Ireland), the theatrical cut of the original Battlestar Galactica enjoyed its release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
On this day back in 1984, Iceman opened in theatres, thawing the hearts of the millions who saw it. Directed by Fred Schepisi, the SciFi/Drama starred Timothy Hutton, John Lone, and Lindsay Crouse; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A prehistoric Neanderthal man found frozen in ice is revived by an arctic exploration team, who then attempt to use him for their own scientific means."
"A prehistoric Neanderthal man found frozen in ice is revived by an arctic exploration team, who then attempt to use him for their own scientific means."
On this day in 1984 (in Finland), Spacehunter: Adventures In The Forbidden Zone enjoyed its theatrical release. Directed by Lamont Johnson, the SciFi feature starred Peter Strauss and Molly Ringwald, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On a distant planet inhabited by mutants, two bounty-hunters race to rescue three Earth female captives from the clutches of an evil mutant warlord."
"On a distant planet inhabited by mutants, two bounty-hunters race to rescue three Earth female captives from the clutches of an evil mutant warlord."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Timequest sent audiences on a trip through ... time! (Yes, you guessed it!) Written and directed by Robert Dyke, the SciFi/Thriller starred Victor Slezak, Bruce Campbell, and Caprice Benedetti; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A story about a man who travels back in time to Fort Worth, Texas on November 22, 1963 and prevents the assassination of President John F. Kennedy."
"A story about a man who travels back in time to Fort Worth, Texas on November 22, 1963 and prevents the assassination of President John F. Kennedy."
On this day in 2004 (in Canada), the 1984-produced SciFi/Fantasy The Philadelphia Experiment enjoyed a debut on home video. Directed by Stewart Raffill, the feature filmed starred Michael Paré, Nancy Allen, and Eric Christmas; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A United States Navy destroyer escort participates in a Navy "invisibility" experiment that inadvertently sends two sailors forty years into the future."
For the record:
At the 1985 Saturn Awards, the film's Nancy Allen enjoyed a nomination for 'Best Actress.'
"A United States Navy destroyer escort participates in a Navy "invisibility" experiment that inadvertently sends two sailors forty years into the future."
For the record:
At the 1985 Saturn Awards, the film's Nancy Allen enjoyed a nomination for 'Best Actress.'
On this day in 2010, the Horror/SciFi hybrid Creature Of Darkness landed in theatres. The feature starred Devon Sawa and Sanoe Lake, and here's the plot summary as listed on IMDB.com:
"The monster of a man's recurring nightmare turns out to be real when he and his friends go on a weekend trip to a remote area."
"The monster of a man's recurring nightmare turns out to be real when he and his friends go on a weekend trip to a remote area."
On this day in 2011 (in Thailand), Battle Los Angeles turned up the heat on a global alien invasion. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman, the SciFi/Thriller starred Aaron Eckhart and Michelle Rodriguez, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A squad of U.S. Marines becomes the last line of defense against a global invasion."
For the record:
The film enjoyed a handful of screen nominations as well as a single win (for composer Brian Tyler). Talk was strong for some time promising a sequel, but to date there's been no follow-up.
"A squad of U.S. Marines becomes the last line of defense against a global invasion."
For the record:
The film enjoyed a handful of screen nominations as well as a single win (for composer Brian Tyler). Talk was strong for some time promising a sequel, but to date there's been no follow-up.
On this day in 2012 (in Brazil), Area Q put alien abduction back on the cinematic map. Directed by Gerson Santinitto, the SciFi/Drama starred Isaiah Washington and and Tania Khalill, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Thomas Mathews, an investigative journalist whose world is turned upside-down when his son disappears, is sent to Brazil to investigate close encounter sightings."
"Thomas Mathews, an investigative journalist whose world is turned upside-down when his son disappears, is sent to Brazil to investigate close encounter sightings."
One motion picture that got an awful lot of love from fans -- though I'll admit I can't quite figure out why -- was the Guy Pearce SciFi/Actioner Lockout. Sure, it's got some nice action pieces, and, yeah, it's set aboard a nifty space prison ... but isn't this just an Escape From New York set-in-space redux and a bad one at that? (FYI: it's been successfully established in court to be the case.) Still, as long as we're celebrating SciFi, we'll give kudos to the film that was released in theatres back in 2012. Here's the premise as listed aboard IMDB.com:
"A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the president's daughter from an outer space prison taken over by violent inmates."
"A man wrongly convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage against the U.S. is offered his freedom if he can rescue the president's daughter from an outer space prison taken over by violent inmates."
A star is born! On this day in 2013, 100 Degrees Below Zero chilled home audiences with its SciFinery with its release on video! The feature starred Jeff Fahey and Marc Ewins, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a chain of volcanic eruptions rips through Europe, the enormous ash cloud blocks out the sun, plunging the continent into a new ice age. An American couple must find their kids and get them out of Paris before it freezes over."
"When a chain of volcanic eruptions rips through Europe, the enormous ash cloud blocks out the sun, plunging the continent into a new ice age. An American couple must find their kids and get them out of Paris before it freezes over."
On this day in 2013 (in Poland), the 1984-produced SciFi/Cult film Repo Man played for audiences in attendance of the Off Plus Camera Film Festival. Written and directed by Alex Cox, the film starred Emilio Estevez, Harry Dean Stanton, and Tracey Walter; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young punk recruited by a car repossession agency finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty - and has something otherworldly stashed in its trunk."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it created a bit of buzz on the film festival circuit. At the 1985 Saturn Awards, actress Tracey Walter won the statue for the 'Best Supporting Actor' category while writer/director Alex Cox lost out on the 'Best Writing' win.
"A young punk recruited by a car repossession agency finds himself in pursuit of a Chevrolet Malibu that is wanted for a $20,000 bounty - and has something otherworldly stashed in its trunk."
For the record:
To the film's credit, it created a bit of buzz on the film festival circuit. At the 1985 Saturn Awards, actress Tracey Walter won the statue for the 'Best Supporting Actor' category while writer/director Alex Cox lost out on the 'Best Writing' win.
On this day in 2017, the 1995-produced Ghost In The Shell played for audiences in attendance of the Pittsburgh Japanese Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
On this day in 2018 (in Russia and Poland), the 2016-produced The Osiris Child enjoyed its release on various digital platforms. Written and directed by Shane Abbess, the SciFi feature starred Kellan Lutz and Isabel Lucas, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, an unlikely pair race against an impending global crisis and are confronted by the monsters that live inside us all."
"Set in the future in a time of interplanetary colonization, an unlikely pair race against an impending global crisis and are confronted by the monsters that live inside us all."
On this day in 2019 (in the Netherlands), Ridley Scott's SciFi/Classic Alien enjoyed a 4K restoration that played exclusively for audiences in attendance of the Imagine Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
For the record:
The original Alien was a film that I was a bit slow to love. I thought it was brilliant, but I honestly felt its 'rewatchability' was a bit low: once you knew where all the scares were, then the effect is pretty much lost. However, I gave it many, many, many second chances ... and it still manages to scare me all of these years later. In fact, I think Alien and Aliens are the only two films in all of the series that I truly am frightened by the Xenomorphs. And, of course, I'd be a fool if I failed to mention that the original won the coveted Oscar for 'Best Special Effects' in 1980. Like a great film should, Alien continues to resonate today, as I suspect will be the case for years to come.
"After a space merchant vessel receives an unknown transmission as a distress call, one of the crew is attacked by a mysterious life form and they soon realize that its life cycle has merely begun."
For the record:
The original Alien was a film that I was a bit slow to love. I thought it was brilliant, but I honestly felt its 'rewatchability' was a bit low: once you knew where all the scares were, then the effect is pretty much lost. However, I gave it many, many, many second chances ... and it still manages to scare me all of these years later. In fact, I think Alien and Aliens are the only two films in all of the series that I truly am frightened by the Xenomorphs. And, of course, I'd be a fool if I failed to mention that the original won the coveted Oscar for 'Best Special Effects' in 1980. Like a great film should, Alien continues to resonate today, as I suspect will be the case for years to come.
On this day in 1954, Rocky Jones, Space Ranger aired "Bobby's Comet: Chapter II." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Professor Kardos gives Zorovax of Fornax a warning about how Earthmen can't be trusted after Zorovax agrees to go back to Earth with Rocky Jones."
"Professor Kardos gives Zorovax of Fornax a warning about how Earthmen can't be trusted after Zorovax agrees to go back to Earth with Rocky Jones."
On this day in 1960, Men Into Space aired "Lunar Secret." This served as the twenty-seventh episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A series of photographs taken by an expedition on the Moon shows some sort of artificial object moving up on a ridge. Two men are sent to investigate; what they find amazes them. Then an accident leaves them in deadly danger."
"A series of photographs taken by an expedition on the Moon shows some sort of artificial object moving up on a ridge. Two men are sent to investigate; what they find amazes them. Then an accident leaves them in deadly danger."
On this day in 1966, Irwin Allen's Lost In Space aired "The Lost Civilization." Officially, this served as the twenty-seventh episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Will awakes a sleeping princess whom he now must marry. Her race has been awakened and now plans to conquer the universe starting with Earth."
"Will awakes a sleeping princess whom he now must marry. Her race has been awakened and now plans to conquer the universe starting with Earth."
On this day in 1967, "Operation -- Annihilate!" closed out Star Trek's (TOS) first season with a bit of a bang. Kirk, Spock, and the crew faced off against some spongy space creatures bent on possessing human hosts and taking over the galaxy.
On this day in 1968 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Fury From The Deep, Part 5." This served as the thirty-third episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"With the Weed Creature poised to burst out of the pipeline and attack the base, an encounter with Oak and Quill gives the Doctor a vital clue about its weakness."
"With the Weed Creature poised to burst out of the pipeline and attack the base, an encounter with Oak and Quill gives the Doctor a vital clue about its weakness."
On this day in 1970 (in the United Kingdom), Doomwatch aired "Spectre At The Feast." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In order to decide on new proposals for dealing with the dangers of pollution on the environment, Doctor Quist assembles a conference amongst the world's top scientists. But soon several of the delegates become ill, apparently from food-poisoning. However, Quist becomes suspicious, and suspects that the sickness may have been caused deliberately."
"In order to decide on new proposals for dealing with the dangers of pollution on the environment, Doctor Quist assembles a conference amongst the world's top scientists. But soon several of the delegates become ill, apparently from food-poisoning. However, Quist becomes suspicious, and suspects that the sickness may have been caused deliberately."
On this day in 1974 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Monster of Peladon, Part 4." This served as the eighteenth episode of the program's eleventh season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Ice Warriors take control of the planet and force the miners to return to work but Ettis takes the opportunity to try and destroy the citadel."
"The Ice Warriors take control of the planet and force the miners to return to work but Ettis takes the opportunity to try and destroy the citadel."
On this day in 1980, Galactica 1980 aired the prophetic "The Night The Cylons Landed, Part 1." This served as the seventh episode to the program's only season (check out the face of the Cylon peering up from the back seat above), and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"Earthbound Troy and Dillon rush to the East Coast to intercept what they believe to be a downed Galactican spacecraft, but find that it is really the first ship of the treacherous Cylons to locate the lost human civilization they want to destroy."
"Earthbound Troy and Dillon rush to the East Coast to intercept what they believe to be a downed Galactican spacecraft, but find that it is really the first ship of the treacherous Cylons to locate the lost human civilization they want to destroy."
On this day in 1985, Airwolf aired "Short Walk To Freedom." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Caitlyn and a group of kids are captured by a guerrilla leader while they're on a trip to South America to visit ancient ruins."
"Caitlyn and a group of kids are captured by a guerrilla leader while they're on a trip to South America to visit ancient ruins."
On this day in 1991, Superboy aired "Jackson And Hyde." Officially, this served as the twenty-first episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"It is a dangerous case of split personalities as Superboy battles evil in "Jackson And Hyde.""
"It is a dangerous case of split personalities as Superboy battles evil in "Jackson And Hyde.""
On this day in 1995, William Shatner's TekWar aired "Carlotta's Room." This served as the tenth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jake's politician friend frequents a brothel and fell in love with Carlotta, a VR prostitute. But Jake's friend believes she is a real person held in captivity and asks for Jake's help to free her."
"Jake's politician friend frequents a brothel and fell in love with Carlotta, a VR prostitute. But Jake's friend believes she is a real person held in captivity and asks for Jake's help to free her."
On this day in 1997, The X-Files aired "Synchrony." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A mysterious old man is killing scientists working on the development of a cryobiologic compound. He freezes them to death with this same compound that doesn't even exist yet."
"A mysterious old man is killing scientists working on the development of a cryobiologic compound. He freezes them to death with this same compound that doesn't even exist yet."
On this day in 1998, Earth: Final Conflict aired "The Devil You Know." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While a dying colonel implants his brain in a deceased criminal, the Taelons show a new electromagnetic pulse weapon. Jonathan Doors wishes to acquire it."
"While a dying colonel implants his brain in a deceased criminal, the Taelons show a new electromagnetic pulse weapon. Jonathan Doors wishes to acquire it."
On this day in 2001, Farscape aired "... Different Destinations" as the fifth episode to the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Moya's crew tries to relax on planet. A device unexpectedly reacts with Stark, and they get sent back in time. The crew must figure a way to get history back on course. This is not a typical sci-fi time travel episode. Their actions in the past have repercussions, and Farscape is again secured in a class all by itself."
"Moya's crew tries to relax on planet. A device unexpectedly reacts with Stark, and they get sent back in time. The crew must figure a way to get history back on course. This is not a typical sci-fi time travel episode. Their actions in the past have repercussions, and Farscape is again secured in a class all by itself."
On this day in 2001, The Invisible Man aired "Legends." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The agency now works for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Their new sponsor has them investigate some strange activities on a reservation. They soon encounter an invisible creature. Secrets of the gland are revealed."
"The agency now works for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Their new sponsor has them investigate some strange activities on a reservation. They soon encounter an invisible creature. Secrets of the gland are revealed."
On this day in 2005, Smallville aired "Onyx." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An experiment with heated (black) kryptonite at Luthorcorp causes an explosion which badly wounds Dr. Sinclair, the scientist in charge, and creates a molecular copy of Lex which has the evil side of his personality. While the real Lex shows Clark the experiment was to create far stronger crops, the evil one gives Sinclair a fatal injection in hospital after questioning him. Fearing an effect on himself, 'Evil Lex' locks the good Lex up wearing an iron mask and sets out ruining lives in Smallville, such as closing The Talon when Lana refuses to be his girlfriend, and taunting Lionel Luthor badly enough to make him turn away from charity. When Chloe shows Clark proof on hospital video recordings there must by two Lex's, Super-boy is duped into telling the fiend everything, believing him to be the real one, so the Clark family and Chloe become his prime targets, and he knows about green kryptonite and its affect on Clark."
"An experiment with heated (black) kryptonite at Luthorcorp causes an explosion which badly wounds Dr. Sinclair, the scientist in charge, and creates a molecular copy of Lex which has the evil side of his personality. While the real Lex shows Clark the experiment was to create far stronger crops, the evil one gives Sinclair a fatal injection in hospital after questioning him. Fearing an effect on himself, 'Evil Lex' locks the good Lex up wearing an iron mask and sets out ruining lives in Smallville, such as closing The Talon when Lana refuses to be his girlfriend, and taunting Lionel Luthor badly enough to make him turn away from charity. When Chloe shows Clark proof on hospital video recordings there must by two Lex's, Super-boy is duped into telling the fiend everything, believing him to be the real one, so the Clark family and Chloe become his prime targets, and he knows about green kryptonite and its affect on Clark."
It all began right here: on this day in 2007, Painkiller Jane aired its pilot installment on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jane Vasco with the help of a new covert government unit must track down and contain the spread of "Neuros," genetically altered humans with extraordinary powers."
"Jane Vasco with the help of a new covert government unit must track down and contain the spread of "Neuros," genetically altered humans with extraordinary powers."
On this day in 2007, Stargate: SG-1 aired "The Quest, Part 2" as the eleventh episode of the long-running program's tenth (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Daniel finds a way to defeat the dragon but once back in the cave, the sangraal proves to be just a hologram. In attempting to touch it however, SG-1 and Ba'al are transported to another planet - Adria is left behind. At their new site, they find not only Merlin's treasure but Merlin himself - in ice-bound stasis, much as O'Neill was in Antarctica. When they revive him, Merlin begins to construct the weapon though is too weak to continue, leaving it to Daniel to finish the job. Sam and Ba'al meanwhile try to get the gate functioning to allow them to dial out. They have little time to succeed as Adria will soon arrive with her Ori army."
"Daniel finds a way to defeat the dragon but once back in the cave, the sangraal proves to be just a hologram. In attempting to touch it however, SG-1 and Ba'al are transported to another planet - Adria is left behind. At their new site, they find not only Merlin's treasure but Merlin himself - in ice-bound stasis, much as O'Neill was in Antarctica. When they revive him, Merlin begins to construct the weapon though is too weak to continue, leaving it to Daniel to finish the job. Sam and Ba'al meanwhile try to get the gate functioning to allow them to dial out. They have little time to succeed as Adria will soon arrive with her Ori army."
On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Stargate: Atlantis aired "The Return, Part 2" as the eleventh episode of the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The team returns to Atlantis in an attempt to regain control of the city."
"The team returns to Atlantis in an attempt to regain control of the city."
On this day in 2013, the third episode of Orphan Black's solid first season aired. It was called "Variation Under Nature," and here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Having learned from Alison and another lookalike, Cosima, just what they are, Sarah thinks they've got it wrong. Cosima told her that if she wants to learn more than just the basics, she'll have to turn over the briefcase. Sarah learns that Beth has been reinstated by the police review board and she is called to the scene of a murder - Katia's grave. She turns to Cosima for advice and gives her the briefcase. Cosima doesn't know who shot Katia but needs Sarah to continue posing as Beth if they have any hope of finding out. Art Bell gets an anonymous phone call from the killer about Katia's death telling him where to look for the site of the shooting. Sarah learns what Beth's $75,000 was meant for. Sarah and Art follow a lead and she comes face to face with the killer - another clone."
Not that this'll mean anything to those of you who haven't seen the program, but my personal favorite clone? It's the soccer mom. LUV the soccer mom!
"Having learned from Alison and another lookalike, Cosima, just what they are, Sarah thinks they've got it wrong. Cosima told her that if she wants to learn more than just the basics, she'll have to turn over the briefcase. Sarah learns that Beth has been reinstated by the police review board and she is called to the scene of a murder - Katia's grave. She turns to Cosima for advice and gives her the briefcase. Cosima doesn't know who shot Katia but needs Sarah to continue posing as Beth if they have any hope of finding out. Art Bell gets an anonymous phone call from the killer about Katia's death telling him where to look for the site of the shooting. Sarah learns what Beth's $75,000 was meant for. Sarah and Art follow a lead and she comes face to face with the killer - another clone."
Not that this'll mean anything to those of you who haven't seen the program, but my personal favorite clone? It's the soccer mom. LUV the soccer mom!
On this day in 2013, "Cold War" aired as the ninth episode of Doctor Who's seventh season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the episode's plot summary:
"The Doctor and Clara find themselves dealing with Cold War tensions when the TARDIS lands aboard a disabled Soviet ballistic submarine. The Doctor isn't the only alien being on board however - while engaged in undersea drilling, Professor Grisenko thought he'd found a mammoth and brought the creature on the boat encased in ice. It isn't a mammoth but an Ice Warrior, who has been lying dormant for 5000 years. He identifies himself as Grand Marshal Skaldak but when he cannot contact others of his kind, he assumes he is the last of his race. He now has every intention of starting a thermonuclear war between the superpowers and destroy Earth."
"The Doctor and Clara find themselves dealing with Cold War tensions when the TARDIS lands aboard a disabled Soviet ballistic submarine. The Doctor isn't the only alien being on board however - while engaged in undersea drilling, Professor Grisenko thought he'd found a mammoth and brought the creature on the boat encased in ice. It isn't a mammoth but an Ice Warrior, who has been lying dormant for 5000 years. He identifies himself as Grand Marshal Skaldak but when he cannot contact others of his kind, he assumes he is the last of his race. He now has every intention of starting a thermonuclear war between the superpowers and destroy Earth."
On this day in 2015, The Department Of Time concluded its first season with the airing of "La legenda del tiempo." This served as the eighth episode of the show's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The team travels to Madrid's Student Residence in 1924 after a Dalí painting depicting a graphics tablet is found. Once there, they find strange photographs that were seemingly planted to taunt them."
"The team travels to Madrid's Student Residence in 1924 after a Dalí painting depicting a graphics tablet is found. Once there, they find strange photographs that were seemingly planted to taunt them."
It all began right here: on this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), the reincarnated version of Lost In Space aired "Impact." Officially, this served as the first episode in their first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"On the way to a space colony, a crisis sends the Robinsons hurtling towards an unfamiliar planet, where they struggle to survive a harrowing night."
"On the way to a space colony, a crisis sends the Robinsons hurtling towards an unfamiliar planet, where they struggle to survive a harrowing night."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Diamonds In The Sky." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Another crash brings more travelers to the planet, as the Robinsons work to salvage their ship with help from their mysterious new companion."
"Another crash brings more travelers to the planet, as the Robinsons work to salvage their ship with help from their mysterious new companion."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Infestation." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Flashbacks reveal clues to Dr. Smith's past; The Robinsons contend with a new threat as the ship's fuel supply starts dropping - fast."
"Flashbacks reveal clues to Dr. Smith's past; The Robinsons contend with a new threat as the ship's fuel supply starts dropping - fast."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "The Robinsons Were Here." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Robinsons make contact with another family of survivors; Will races to protect his friend after Judy learns what happened aboard the Resolute."
"The Robinsons make contact with another family of survivors; Will races to protect his friend after Judy learns what happened aboard the Resolute."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Transmission." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As the team builds a tower to signal the Resolute, Maureen investigates a planetary anomaly, and Will braces for a tough conversation with his dad."
"As the team builds a tower to signal the Resolute, Maureen investigates a planetary anomaly, and Will braces for a tough conversation with his dad."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Eulogy." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Maureen debates whether to share what she saw in the sky, Don leads a mission to find fuel, and the robot's presence stokes tensions within the group."
"Maureen debates whether to share what she saw in the sky, Don leads a mission to find fuel, and the robot's presence stokes tensions within the group."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Pressurized." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Judy and Don race home across the desert with their precious cargo. John and Maureen are dealt a heavy blow. Penny does her best to comfort Will."
"Judy and Don race home across the desert with their precious cargo. John and Maureen are dealt a heavy blow. Penny does her best to comfort Will."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Trajectory." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Maureen finds a solution to the fuel issue, but putting her plan into action proves trickier than expected. Dr. Smith realizes her cover is blown."
"Maureen finds a solution to the fuel issue, but putting her plan into action proves trickier than expected. Dr. Smith realizes her cover is blown."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Resurrection." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Judy sets out to find Maureen, while Will and Penny lead an expedition to the caves. Dr. Smith pursues a new escape plan."
"Judy sets out to find Maureen, while Will and Penny lead an expedition to the caves. Dr. Smith pursues a new escape plan."
On this day in 2018 (via the World Wide Web), Lost In Space aired "Danger, Will Robinson." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Robinson family scrambles to launch from the Lost Planet, stage an impossible rescue, and reach the Resolute before it leaves orbit for good. Unfortunately, some have other plans."
"The Robinson family scrambles to launch from the Lost Planet, stage an impossible rescue, and reach the Resolute before it leaves orbit for good. Unfortunately, some have other plans."
