Sidney Clute is yet another one of those character actors hired to fill out smaller background roles in television and films. He scored appearances aboard Adventures of Superman, Get Smart, Night Gallery, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Amazing Spider-Man (TV), and Battlestar Galactica (ABC). Though he's no longer with us, Clute was born on this day in 1914. [Source: IMDB.com]
According to IMDB.com, the final project Larry Forrester worked on as a screenwriter was the script for the Star Trek: The Next Generation first season outing, "The Battle," which explored a vengeful Ferengi seeking his particular brand of justice against a mind-controlled Jean-Luc Picard. I remember the installment well, as it was one of my favorites from the early relaunch of Trek on television. Though he's no longer with us, Forrester was born on this day in 1924. [Source: IMDB.com]
With only twenty-two screen credits to her name, Dee Hartford still managed to squeeze in some incredible genre appearances. She enjoyed roles aboard The Outer Limits, The Twilight Zone, The Time Tunnel, Batman, Lost In Space, and Land of the Giants. Though she's no longer with us, Hartford was born on this day in 1928. [Source: IMDB.com]
Award-winning actress Silvana Mangano didn't so much dip her toes into cinematic Fantasy as so much as she dunked headfirst by appearing in David Lynch's adaptation of the Frank Herbert novel Dune (1984) for Dino De Laurentiis Company and Universal Pictures. Though she's no longer with us, Mangano was born on this day in 1930. [Source: IMDB.com]
Rod Loomis played Sigmund Freud in the 1989 cult SciFi comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. As far as other science fiction projects go, he's enjoyed appearances in Jason of Star Command, Quantum Leap, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Stargate: SG-1. Loomis was born on this day in 1942.
Acclaimed director Claire Denis brought her narrative focus on the human condition to directing Robert Pattinson aboard the SciFi/Drama High Life (2018) for Alcatraz Films. Denis was born on this day in 1946. [Source: IMDB.com]
Back in the days of yore well before the internet, men and women would have to consult things called 'books' in order to get their feast on information, and -- for Trek enthusiasts -- author Allan Asherman did them proud. He penned a few solid reads that fans would hungrily scarf up, and maybe he even helped make the world a better place because of his research. Asherman was born on this day in 1947. [Source: Memory Alpha]
Legendary musician and generally wild character Iggy Pop dipped his toes into the well that is Star Trek with a guest role aboard Deep Space Nine during its sixth season. Pop was born on this day in 1947. [Source: Memory Alpha]
Award-winning actress Patti LuPone brought her award-winning goodness to a role aboard Showtime's genre series Penny Dreadful during its run on the pay cable network. LuPone was born on this day in 1949. [Source: IMDB.com]
I know people who hate Space: Above & Beyond because, as they say, "it's nothing more than a war show in space." Usually, I respond with "Well, duh! That's exactly why I like it!" I can easily agree that it would've been nicer to see more space-based combat sequences, but back in the mid-90's I suspect that would've made the program cost-prohibitive. One of the great talents to emerge from S:AaB was actor James Morrison (as T.C. McQueen), who went on to play a terrific role in Fox TV's 24 over the course of a few seasons. Morrison was born on this day in 1954.
Unbeknownst to her, the lovely and ageless Andie MacDowell gave Bill Murray the chance to "get it right" by reliving a single day in their shared existence aboard Harold Ramis' brilliant Comedy/Fantasy Groundhog Day (1993). MacDowell was born on this day in 1958. [Source: IMDB.com]
Among her many projects, Cathy Cavadini -- voice maven -- helped bring to life one of The Powerpuff Girls vocally. With a resume of well over one hundred different roles, she's also contributed to the worlds of Starchaser: The Legend Of Orin (1985), Back To The Future (animated), Justice League, The Batman, Justice League Unlimited, Ben 10, Final Fantasy, Batman: The Brave And The Bold, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Lego Star Wars, and Incredibles 2 (2018). Cavadini was born on this day in 1961. [Source: IMDB.com]
The delicious Kate Vernon showed how devious she could be with her work aboard Syfy's re-imagined Battlestar Galactica. She's also scored screen time aboard Cyber Eden (1992), The Outer Limits, Star Trek: Voyager, Heroes, The 100, and Amelia 2.0 (2017). Vernon was born on this day in 1961. [Source: IMDB.com]
The bright and vivacious Lisa Darr joined Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell in a fourth season episode of Quantum Leap. The actress has also made appearances in such properties as The Flash (CBS), The X-Files, FlashForward, and Constantine. Darr was born on this day in 1963.
Actress and stuntwoman Kathy Long knew a little something about kicking SciFi butt and taking SciFi name in her role aboard Knights (1993). Long was born on this day in 1964.
When she was but an urchin, the young Carlena Gower played the youthful version of 'Jaime Sommers' aboard an episode of the fondly remembered The Bionic Woman. Interestingly enough, Gower grew into a Hollywood producer, and -- in 2018 -- she brought a documentary called Wolfman's Got Nards to life, a little something something that examined the phenomenon behind making 1987's The Monster Squad. Gower was born on this day in 1967. [Source: IMDB.com]
The great Joel de la Fuente first dropped onto the SciFi radar in the role of 'Lt. Paul Wang' aboard Fox TV's single season spectacular SciFi series Space: Above And Beyond. A bit more recently, he turned in fabulous work as the somewhat troubled 'Inspector Kido' aboard Amazon Studios' adaptation of Philip K. Dick's The Man In The High Castle. De la Fuente was born on this day in 1969. [Source: IMDB.com]
In The Machine (2013), actor Toby Stephens played Vincent McCarthy, a brilliant A.I. specialist intent upon perfecting a sentient robotic killer; as often happens in those situations, it goes horribly wrong. The flick is available on home video, and I'd encourage interested folks check it out. Stephens was born on this day in 1969. [Source: IMDB.com]
Jennifer Blanc has enjoyed an incredibly diverse career, appearing in an amazing number of projects in her over two decades of work in the entertainment business. SciFi fans probably recognize her best from her work alongside Jessica Alba in Fox TV's Dark Angel. Blanc was born on this day in 1974.
Prissy Brit James McAvoy may not think much of America or Americans, but he's still happy to appear as part of an American franchise as powerful as the X-Men. (And, of course, he'll happily take American money from the U.S. domestic box office.) He headlined X-Men: First Class, a rowdy 60's inspired origins film for Charles Xavier and his band of mutant strongmen (and strongwomen!). Mr. McAvoy was born on this day back in 1979.
As Paul Dierden on the BBC's popular clone drama Orphan Black, he goes to whatever lengths necessary to keep the conspiracy alive. In real life, he's known as Dylan Bruce, and he was born on this day in 1980.
One of Hadley Fraser's first professional gigs was aboard "Army of Ghosts," an episode of the BBC's long-running Doctor Who. Fraser was born on this day in 1980.
I fell in love with Brianne Davis' work aboard Six (a non-SciFi property), but thankfully she's dabbled elsewhere so that I can feature her here. She's appeared aboard The Night Visitor (2013), HBO's True Blood, Synchronicity (2015), and The Night Visitor 2: Heather's Story (2016). Davis was born on this day in 1982. [Source: IMDB.com]
The luscious Gugu Mbatha-Raw dolled herself up real exotic-like for the Wachowskis' mega-failure, Jupiter Ascending (2015), though we certainly won't fault her for that. Mbatha-Raw was born on this day in 1983.
Early in her professional career, Sophie Rundle got down on her knees for a role aboard the BBC's Merlin back in 2012. Rundle was born on this day in 1988. [Source: IMDB.com]
Robbie Amell immersed himself deeply into the fantastical waters of The X-Files when the show came back onto the airwaves compliments of Fox TV in 2016. He's also appeared on the CW's version of The Flash as 'Deathstorm' as well as serving as one of the regulars for the short-lived The Tomorrow People. Amell was born on this day in 1988. [Source: IMDB.com]
Young Valerie Tian has filled out background and supporting roles aboard X-Men 2 (2003), Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007), Bionic Woman, Arrow, The 100, and The Magicians. Tian was born on this day in 1989.
In the role of 'Nick Clark,' Frank Dillane did the best he could to navigate what world remained aboard the Apocalyptic Fear The Walking Dead, but -- in the end -- it wasn't enough to save himself. Dillane was born on this day in 1991. [Source: IMDB.com]
Argentina actress Eva De Dominici dipped her toes into the realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy with a roll opposite no less than genre legend Bruce Willis aboard Cosmic Sin (2021) for 308 Ent. Dominici was born on this day in 1995. [Source: IMDB.com]
On this day in 1924 (in the United Kingdom), Black Oxen enjoyed its theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by Frank Lloyd, the SciFi/Drama starred Corinne Griffith, Conway Tearle, and Tom Ricketts. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A Manhattan playboy falls in love with a mysterious European woman whom he notices as an exact double for a famous socialite who disappeared at the turn of the century. At first, he thinks it's just pure coincidence, as the beautiful young woman he's currently romancing is much younger than the woman who vanished years before, but he soon starts to believe that it's not such a coincidence after all."
"A Manhattan playboy falls in love with a mysterious European woman whom he notices as an exact double for a famous socialite who disappeared at the turn of the century. At first, he thinks it's just pure coincidence, as the beautiful young woman he's currently romancing is much younger than the woman who vanished years before, but he soon starts to believe that it's not such a coincidence after all."
On this day in 1960 (in Mexico), Space Master X-7 caught fire theatrically. Directed by Edward Bernds, the SciFi feature starred Bill Williams and Lyn Thomas, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A fungus brought from space threatens to grow and spread, devouring everyone in its path."
"A fungus brought from space threatens to grow and spread, devouring everyone in its path."
On this day in 1965 (in France), Hercules, Prisoner Of Evil brought his muscles and might to the box office. Directed by Antonio Margheriti and Ruggero Deodato, the Fantasy/Adventure starred Reg Park, Mireille Granelli, and Ettore Manni. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Hercules battles an evil sorceress who turns men into werewolves."
"Hercules battles an evil sorceress who turns men into werewolves."
On this day in 1968 (across the United Kingdom), the original Planet Of The Apes enjoyed its theatrical release. The SciFi feature starred Charlton Heston and Roddy McDowall, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved."
"An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved."
A star is born! On this day in 1971 (in France), audiences felt The Shiver Of The Vampires. (Well ... cinematically they felt it.) Written (in part) and directed by Jean Rollin, the Horror/Fantasy starred Sandra Julien, Jean-Marie Durand, and Jacques Robiolles. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young honeymooning couple stop for the night at an ancient castle. Unbeknownst to them, the castle is home to a horde of vampires, who have their own plans for the couple."
"A young honeymooning couple stop for the night at an ancient castle. Unbeknownst to them, the castle is home to a horde of vampires, who have their own plans for the couple."
On this day in 1976 (in France), A Boy And His Dog walk into a bar. (I kid, I kid ...) Actually, they walk into the theaters! On the silver screen! Directed and adapted from the Harlan Ellison novel by L.Q. Jones, the SciFi/Drama starred Don Johnson and Jason Robards, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young man and his telepathic dog wander a post-apocalyptic wasteland."
"A young man and his telepathic dog wander a post-apocalyptic wasteland."
On this day in 1978 (in West Germany), the 1968-produced 2001: A Space Odyssey enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
A star is born! On this day in 1978 (in Italy), war broke out on the silver screen ... with The War Of The Robots! Written (in part) and directed by Alfonso Brescia, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Antonio Sabato, Yanti Somer, and Malisa Longo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humanoid robots and rescue the victims."
"An alien civilization, which facing eminent extinction, kidnaps two famous genetic scientists from Earth. A troop of soldiers is dispatched to combat the humanoid robots and rescue the victims."
On this day in 1986 (in Japan), The Alien Dead finally showed their alien faces with a release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Fred Olen Ray, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Buster Crabbe, Ray Roberts, and Linda Lewis. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A meteor strikes a houseboat in the swamps near a southern town populated by Yankees with fake accents. The people on the houseboat become zombies who feed on the alligators in the swamp. Once they run out of alligators, they start going for the citizens. A local scientist tries to figure out what's happening to people once they start disappearing."
"A meteor strikes a houseboat in the swamps near a southern town populated by Yankees with fake accents. The people on the houseboat become zombies who feed on the alligators in the swamp. Once they run out of alligators, they start going for the citizens. A local scientist tries to figure out what's happening to people once they start disappearing."
On this day in 1987 (in Japan), The Aurora Encounter enjoyed its release on home video. Written and directed by Jim McCullough Sr., the SciFi feature starred Jack Elam and Peter Brown, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A tiny alien lands in the small town of Aurora, Texas in the wild west. He flies around in his spaceship and checks out everything. While the kids are fascinated, their parents are rather sceptic and afraid. Ms. Peabels, teacher and new owner of the local paper, smells a good story, and brings the alien into the headlines. When the Governor hears of the rumors, he sends a Ranger to take action."
"A tiny alien lands in the small town of Aurora, Texas in the wild west. He flies around in his spaceship and checks out everything. While the kids are fascinated, their parents are rather sceptic and afraid. Ms. Peabels, teacher and new owner of the local paper, smells a good story, and brings the alien into the headlines. When the Governor hears of the rumors, he sends a Ranger to take action."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Moonbase colonized itself in the home video marketplace. Written (in part) and directed by Paolo Mazzucato, the SciFi/Thriller starred Scott Plank, Jocelyn Seagrave, and Robert O'Reilly. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The first would-be moon colonists discover a horrifying, mysterious, and deadly secret hidden on their new lunar home."
"The first would-be moon colonists discover a horrifying, mysterious, and deadly secret hidden on their new lunar home."
On this day in 1999 (in Argentia), Scorpio One enjoyed its launch on home video. Directed by Worth Keeter from a script by Steve Latshaw, the SciFi feature starred Robert Carradine and Jeff Speakman, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A disaster on space station Scorpio One leaves all the crewmembers dead. The CIA sends one of its crack agents, Jared Stone into space with a team five elite Rangers to investigate."
"A disaster on space station Scorpio One leaves all the crewmembers dead. The CIA sends one of its crack agents, Jared Stone into space with a team five elite Rangers to investigate."
A star is born! On this day in 2000, the SciFi/Telefilm Alien Fury: Countdown To Invasion enjoyed its first broadcast ever on U.S. television. Written and directed by Rob Hedden, the feature starred Dale Midkiff and Dondré T. Whitfield, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A covert defense agency fakes evidence of an alien invasion to get a nuclear deterrent into space. However, a journalist learns the nuke could provoke a real alien attack."
"A covert defense agency fakes evidence of an alien invasion to get a nuclear deterrent into space. However, a journalist learns the nuke could provoke a real alien attack."
A star is born ... and this one's bloody! On this day in 2005 (in Singapore), Man-Thing brought some incredible special effects work to the silver screen. Directed by Brett Leonard from a script by Steve Gerber and Hans Rodionoff, the Fantasy/Horror starred Jack Thompson, Matthew Le Nevez, and Steve Bastoni. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear."
"Agents of an oil tycoon vanish while exploring a swamp marked for drilling. The local sheriff investigates and faces a Seminole legend come to life: Man-Thing, a shambling swamp-monster whose touch burns those who feel fear."
On this day in 2011 (in the Netherlands and Portugal), Battle Los Angeles erupted onto the silver screen. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman, the SciFi feature 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."
"A squad of U.S. Marines becomes the last line of defense against a global invasion."
A star is born! On this day in 2012, the SciFi/Telefilm Alien Tornado (aka Tornado Warning) spooked audiences into believing the unimaginable. It starred Stacey Asaro and Claire Conti, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Extraterrestrials appear as destructive "electrical tornadoes" on Earth."
"Extraterrestrials appear as destructive "electrical tornadoes" on Earth."
A star is born! On this day in 2012 (in Japan), the silver screen filled up with the action of Kamen Rider x Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen. Directed by Osamu Kaneda from a script by Shotaro Ishinomori and Shôji Yonemura, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Masahiro Inoue, Kimito Totani, and Tatsuhito Okuda. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Kamen Rider is teaming up with Super Sentai for the ultimate superhero collaboration in Super Hero Taisen, a crossover film that finally brings the two franchises together. In addition to characters from the Kamen Rider Decade and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger series, the epic superhero extravaganza also features characters from other Kamen Rider series and the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters series. This time, Captain Marvelous has betrayed the Gokaigers and taken the leader spot of the Zangyack. Renamed Dai-Zangyacks, the alien forces plan to take unite all former Gokaiger enemies to take the Great Powers of the Kamen Riders. Meanwhile, the ambitious Kadoya Tsukasa reclaims the leadership position of the Dai-Shockers and plans to take down the Super Sentai team. Now, both the Super Sentai and the Kamen Riders have to team up to take down all their enemies in one explosive battle."
"Kamen Rider is teaming up with Super Sentai for the ultimate superhero collaboration in Super Hero Taisen, a crossover film that finally brings the two franchises together. In addition to characters from the Kamen Rider Decade and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger series, the epic superhero extravaganza also features characters from other Kamen Rider series and the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters series. This time, Captain Marvelous has betrayed the Gokaigers and taken the leader spot of the Zangyack. Renamed Dai-Zangyacks, the alien forces plan to take unite all former Gokaiger enemies to take the Great Powers of the Kamen Riders. Meanwhile, the ambitious Kadoya Tsukasa reclaims the leadership position of the Dai-Shockers and plans to take down the Super Sentai team. Now, both the Super Sentai and the Kamen Riders have to team up to take down all their enemies in one explosive battle."
A star is born! On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Shelter delivered yet one more dark look into our collective tomorrow. Written and directed by the team of Wrion Bowling and Adam C. Caudill, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Joyce Hshieh, Michael Park Lane, and Sarah Street. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Five survivors wait out nuclear winter in a bomb shelter. The group struggles against the clock until it's safe to return to the surface. As weeks turn into months, one room proves too small for five people."
"Five survivors wait out nuclear winter in a bomb shelter. The group struggles against the clock until it's safe to return to the surface. As weeks turn into months, one room proves too small for five people."
A star is born ... and this one has found footage with it! On this day in 2017 (in the U.S. and Canada), the found footage phenomenon grew by one more release when audiences were taken in pursuit of the Phoenix Forgotten. Written (in part) and directed by Justin Barber, the SciFi/Mystery starred Florence Hartigan, Luke Spencer Roberts, and Chelsea Lopez. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two decades after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Phoenix Forgotten earned a wee bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"Two decades after three teenagers disappeared in the wake of mysterious lights appearing above Phoenix, Arizona, unseen footage from that night has been discovered, chronicling the final hours of their fateful expedition."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Phoenix Forgotten earned a wee bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), The Endless enjoyed its first theatrical engagement ever when it was screened for audiences in attendance of the Tribeca Film Festival. Written by, starring, and directed by the team of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, the Fantasy feature also starred Callie Hernandez, Tate Ellington, and Shane Brady. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As kids, they escaped a UFO death cult. Now, two adult brothers seek answers after an old videotape surfaces and brings them back to where they began."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Endless enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"As kids, they escaped a UFO death cult. Now, two adult brothers seek answers after an old videotape surfaces and brings them back to where they began."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Endless enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2017 (in Australia), The Osiris Child played for audiences in attendance of the Gold Coast Film Festival. Written-in-part 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."
A star is born! On this day in 2017 (in Vietnam), The Shadow Effect turned into something more than light and shadows. Directed by Obin Olson and Amariah Olson, the SciFi/Thriller starred Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Cam Gigandet, and Michael Biehn. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young man's life is turned upside down when his violent dreams begin to blend with reality."
"A young man's life is turned upside down when his violent dreams begin to blend with reality."
A star is born ... or was it? On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Jonathan was screened for the very first time for audiences in attendance of the Tribeca Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Bill Oliver, the SciFi/Drama starred Ansel Elgort, Suki Waterhouse, and Patricia Clarkson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jonathan leaves the office every day at noon. When he gets home, he goes to sleep. Every morning he wakes up and there is a breakfast prepared for him along with a video telling him about the second part of his day."
For the record:
In 2018, Jonathan scored the 'Best First Feature Award' from the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival. In 2019, the home video release earned a Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Release.'
"Jonathan leaves the office every day at noon. When he gets home, he goes to sleep. Every morning he wakes up and there is a breakfast prepared for him along with a video telling him about the second part of his day."
For the record:
In 2018, Jonathan scored the 'Best First Feature Award' from the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival. In 2019, the home video release earned a Saturn Award nomination in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Release.'
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Zoe captivated hearts and minds with its premiere showing for audiences in attendance of the Tribeca Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Drake Doremus, the SciFi/Drama starred Ewan McGregor, Léa Seydoux, and Theo James. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A story about how synthetic humans can feel and even love and how the people they are involved with react to this concept."
"A story about how synthetic humans can feel and even love and how the people they are involved with react to this concept."
On this day in 1958, Adventures Of Superman aired "The Perils Of Superman." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's sixth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A criminal who was sent to prison by Superman and the Planet staff goes to the Planet office and tells them of his intention to go after them. They respond that Superman will stop him. Only problem is that he wears a lead mask to conceal his identity and he has other men wearing the same mask. Eventually he captures all of the Planet staff and puts them in a perilous situation and Superman has but minutes to save each one of them."
"A criminal who was sent to prison by Superman and the Planet staff goes to the Planet office and tells them of his intention to go after them. They respond that Superman will stop him. Only problem is that he wears a lead mask to conceal his identity and he has other men wearing the same mask. Eventually he captures all of the Planet staff and puts them in a perilous situation and Superman has but minutes to save each one of them."
On this day in 1973 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Planet Of The Daleks: Part 3." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's tenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor and Codal escape from their cell and meet up with the Thal commandos who are trying to get into the Dalek base."
"The Doctor and Codal escape from their cell and meet up with the Thal commandos who are trying to get into the Dalek base."
On this day in 1975 (in the United Kingdom), Sky aired "Goodchild." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The forces trying to eject Sky condense into the ruthless, menacing form of Goodchild, who causes Arby's mother to be hurt in an accident. Sky tries to help, but puts himself in jeopardy."
"The forces trying to eject Sky condense into the ruthless, menacing form of Goodchild, who causes Arby's mother to be hurt in an accident. Sky tries to help, but puts himself in jeopardy."
On this day in 1976, Wonder Woman aired "Wonder Woman Meets Baroness Von Gunther." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Steve is framed for charges of treason by Nazi spies and Wonder Woman finds herself in trouble when she loses her magic lasso while trying to rescue him."
"Steve is framed for charges of treason by Nazi spies and Wonder Woman finds herself in trouble when she loses her magic lasso while trying to rescue him."
On this day in 1977, The Fantastic Journey aired "Riddles." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Guided to an old house by a mysterious mounted messenger, the travellers - minus Liana - quest for an object that will assist their search for Evoland, and a strange couple conjures illusions drawn from their deepest fears."
"Guided to an old house by a mysterious mounted messenger, the travellers - minus Liana - quest for an object that will assist their search for Evoland, and a strange couple conjures illusions drawn from their deepest fears."
On this day in 1978, The Incredible Hulk aired "The Hulk Breaks Las Vegas." This served as the eighth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"David is working as a card shill in Vegas when he learns his Casino owning boss is crooked. To complicate matters, the people holding the evidence are acquaintances of Jack McGee."
"David is working as a card shill in Vegas when he learns his Casino owning boss is crooked. To complicate matters, the people holding the evidence are acquaintances of Jack McGee."
On this day in 1987, Max Headroom's "Security Systems" -- the fourth episode of its inaugural season -- aired on the boob tube. Here's the episode summary, compliments of IMDB.com:
"The CEO of Security Systems, the world's largest security center, fears there may be danger behind the possible purchase of her company by an unknown buyer."
"The CEO of Security Systems, the world's largest security center, fears there may be danger behind the possible purchase of her company by an unknown buyer."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "Double Identity." Officially, this served as the sixth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam leaps into a mafia hit-man who may not live long since he is romancing the godfather's girlfriend. Also an attempt to bring Sam home causes the 1965 east coast blackout."
"Sam leaps into a mafia hit-man who may not live long since he is romancing the godfather's girlfriend. Also an attempt to bring Sam home causes the 1965 east coast blackout."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Tin Man." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise reaches out to an alien being, while dancing around with the Romulans, who want to attack it in an act of vengeance."
"The Enterprise reaches out to an alien being, while dancing around with the Romulans, who want to attack it in an act of vengeance."
On this day in 1992 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "A Rainbow At Midnight." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Zach gets help from Zander while investigating the apparition of a cop who was killed 20 years earlier."
"Zach gets help from Zander while investigating the apparition of a cop who was killed 20 years earlier."
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), The Outer Limits aired "White Line Fever." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Harlan Hawkes is selfish, rich and very old. A private team of top doctors care for him 24/7. He'll do anything to cheat death. His doctor is working on a treatment that might make Harlan immortal but Death intervenes to keep the balance."
"Harlan Hawkes is selfish, rich and very old. A private team of top doctors care for him 24/7. He'll do anything to cheat death. His doctor is working on a treatment that might make Harlan immortal but Death intervenes to keep the balance."
On this day back in 1995 (in the U.S.), Fox TV aired "Simon's Choice," the eighth episode in VR5's only season. Here's the plot summary, compliments of our friends at TV.com:
"Sydney enters VR to probe the mind of a self-confessed traitor scheduled for execution, to find out why he did it. She discovers he was being blackmailed by people who held his son hostage, and in the process, Syndey must come to terms with her anger towards her own father. The bank is foreclosing on Sydney's childhood home and she asks the Committee for money to save it."
"Sydney enters VR to probe the mind of a self-confessed traitor scheduled for execution, to find out why he did it. She discovers he was being blackmailed by people who held his son hostage, and in the process, Syndey must come to terms with her anger towards her own father. The bank is foreclosing on Sydney's childhood home and she asks the Committee for money to save it."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired "Ferengi Love Songs." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode to the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at TrekCore.com:
"Quark visits his mother - but is shocked to learn that she has become romantically involved with none other than Grand Nagus Zek. Brunt offers Quark a deal he can't refuse: he will reinstate Quark's license in exchange for Quark breaking up the lovers. When he does, he learns that his actions may have just spelled disaster for Ferengi society."
"Quark visits his mother - but is shocked to learn that she has become romantically involved with none other than Grand Nagus Zek. Brunt offers Quark a deal he can't refuse: he will reinstate Quark's license in exchange for Quark breaking up the lovers. When he does, he learns that his actions may have just spelled disaster for Ferengi society."
On this day in 1997, Babylon 5 aired "Racing Mars" as the tenth episode of the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sheridan clashes with Garibaldi. Franklin and Marcus encounter trouble near the Mars resistance camp."
"Sheridan clashes with Garibaldi. Franklin and Marcus encounter trouble near the Mars resistance camp."
On this day in 1999, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired "Strange Bedfellows." This served as the nineteenth episode to the program's seventh (and final) season, and here's the plot summary compliments of TrekCore.com:
"Worf and Ezri are beamed aboard a Jem'Hadar ship, where the Female Shapeshifter and Thot Gor, the respective leaders of the new Dominion-Breen alliance, prepare to sign a treaty designed to destroy the Federation and end the war. However, Damar objects to signing it because of concessions, made to Thot Gor."
"Worf and Ezri are beamed aboard a Jem'Hadar ship, where the Female Shapeshifter and Thot Gor, the respective leaders of the new Dominion-Breen alliance, prepare to sign a treaty designed to destroy the Federation and end the war. However, Damar objects to signing it because of concessions, made to Thot Gor."
On this day in 1999 (in Canada), War Planets (aka Shadow Raiders) aired "Blaze Of Glory." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Refugees from Planet Fire seize control of one of Rock's battle moons and Graveheart and Pyrus try to reach them before it's too late."
"Refugees from Planet Fire seize control of one of Rock's battle moons and Graveheart and Pyrus try to reach them before it's too late."
On this day in 2000 (in Australia), Farscape aired "Picture If You Will," the sixth episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Chiana buys a picture in a store, which is more than it seems. The picture is changes and shows Chiana what will happen to her, when it shows she is on fire, the crew must discover the origins of the picture, and find an old enemy."
"Chiana buys a picture in a store, which is more than it seems. The picture is changes and shows Chiana what will happen to her, when it shows she is on fire, the crew must discover the origins of the picture, and find an old enemy."
On this day in 2003, Mutant X aired "One Step Closer." This served as the nineteenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The team wrestle to contain Brennan's out-of-control mutant powers when he puts the mission to protect a senator's daughter in danger."
"The team wrestle to contain Brennan's out-of-control mutant powers when he puts the mission to protect a senator's daughter in danger."
On this day in 2004, Star Trek: Enterprise aired "Damage." Officially, this served as the nineteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Captain Archer has been returned to Enterprise by the Xindi council awaiting a hearing. But after a heavy attack by the Reptilians, Enterprise is stranded without a functional warp drive. They meet another ship in trouble because of space anomalies. The ship's captain isn't willing to trade in their warp coil and Archer must make a tough decision. Meanwhile T'Pol is having some strange sensations and can't control her emotions."
"Captain Archer has been returned to Enterprise by the Xindi council awaiting a hearing. But after a heavy attack by the Reptilians, Enterprise is stranded without a functional warp drive. They meet another ship in trouble because of space anomalies. The ship's captain isn't willing to trade in their warp coil and Archer must make a tough decision. Meanwhile T'Pol is having some strange sensations and can't control her emotions."
On this day in 2006 (in the United States), Doctor Who aired "The Long Game." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the relaunched first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the year 200,000 the Doctor discovers that a satellite with a dark secret is controlling humanity and slowing its development."
"In the year 200,000 the Doctor discovers that a satellite with a dark secret is controlling humanity and slowing its development."
On this day in 2007 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Daleks In Manhattan." Offically, this served as the fourth episode in the relaunched program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor and Martha travel to New York in 1930, where people have been mysteriously vanishing from the streets, and an old enemy resurfaces."
"The Doctor and Martha travel to New York in 1930, where people have been mysteriously vanishing from the streets, and an old enemy resurfaces."
On this day in 2012, Green Lantern: The Animated Series aired the eighth episode of its first and only season, an adventure curiously titled "Fear Itself." According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"While searching for food, Hal and Kilowog are caught between two warring factions of aliens."
"While searching for food, Hal and Kilowog are caught between two warring factions of aliens."
On this day in 2015, Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. aired "Frenemy Of My Enemy." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A dangerous new alliance is formed as Coulson and Hunter turn to the last person anyone would expect, Grant Ward! As the war between S.H.I.E.L.D. factions continues, Skye and Lincoln will find themselves drawn into this conflict."
"A dangerous new alliance is formed as Coulson and Hunter turn to the last person anyone would expect, Grant Ward! As the war between S.H.I.E.L.D. factions continues, Skye and Lincoln will find themselves drawn into this conflict."
