On this day in 1979, Star Trek came back to glorious life ... in newsprint form! Gene Roddenberry's creation didn't run as long as its fans probably would've liked, but the Trek comic strip actually told some very good tales most of which were definitely in the vein of the original television show. For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to read it (I know most of you aren't nearly as old as I), IDW Comics have collected these strips in a tremendous two volume set, and you can pick them up at Amazon for a great price. Go boldly, my friends! Go boldly!
SciFi writer Jerry Sohl (Gerald Allan Sohl Sr.) wrote for many programs that've caught the interest of genre fans over the years, including The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and even Star Trek (TOS). Though he's no longer with us, Sohl was born on this day in 1913.
Though he only showed up aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation in an all-too-brief cameo, the great Bill Erwin (above right) left behind an acting legacy of well over two hundred different screen credits. SciFi fans might recognize him from work in The Twilight Zone, The Invaders, Somewhere In Time (1980), Voyagers, and Quantum Leap. Though he's no longer with us, Erwin was born on this day in 1914.
Ray Walston played My Favorite Martian for three popular seasons and then, of course, went on to a career of an immeasurable number of guest starring roles in a zillion productions, including a great spot on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Though he's no longer with us, Walston was born on this day in 1914.
Don Fellows was a great character actor who managed to squeeze himself into a handful of solid genre appearances. Fans might recognize him from Space:1999, Superman II (1980), Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981), Electric Dreams (1984), and Superman IV: The Quest For Peace (1987). Though he's no longer with us, Fellows was born on this day in 1922. [Source: IMDB.com]
The late Julie Harris leaves behind a screen legacy of just over one hundred appearances. Much of her work was in conventional programs, but she did guest aboard Journey to the Unknown, Tales of the Unexpected, Annihilator (1986), and The Outer Limits. Though she's no longer with us, Harris was born on this day in 1925. [Source: IMDB.com]
Connie Booth enjoyed a recurring role aboard the mid-1990's incarnation of SciFi/Television's The Tomorrow People. Booth was born on this day in 1940. [Source: IMDB.com]
I know that many of you are old enough to be familiar with lovely Lynda Carter's stint as the Amazonian Princess herself -- Wonder Woman -- but did you know that actress Cathy Lee Crosby actually helped pave the way with a 1974 telefilm which ignited the interest in a series? Most folks don't. Now you do. Crosby was born on this day in 1944.
On top of a slew of live acting appearances, the talented Keith Szarabajka has been providing voice work for several secondary characters aboard Disney's Star Wars: Rebels. Szarabajka was born on this day in 1952.
Character actor Dan Butler glued on some facial prosthetics in order to assume the role of Steth for a single episode appearance on Star Trek: Voyager. Butler was born on this day in 1954.
The versatile Dennis Christopher has built a career on solid performances across several genres. So far as Science Fiction goes, he's booked time aboard The Time Tunnel, Alien Predator (1985), Circuitry Man (1990), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, SeaQuest 2032, The Burning Zone, Roswell, Star Trek: Enterprise, and The Lost Room. Christopher was born on this day in 1955.
Actor Steven Bauer (above right) proved he could still deliver a solid SciFi punch by headlining Raptor Island (2004) and its sequel Raptor Planet (2007). Bauer was born on this day in 1956.
Downton Abbey star Brendan Coyle dipped into the realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy with a guest role aboard Syfy's popular 12 Monkeys adaptation during its run on the network. Coyle was born on this day in 1963. [Source: IMDB.com]
Kudos to the showrunners of Star Trek: The Next Generation for hatching an idea like "Lower Decks" to give some quality screen time to talents other than the show regulars ... but shame, shame, shame for waiting all the way until the program's seventh season to bring Dan Gauthier into the fold! The actor has also booked screen time aboard Sliders, Groom Lake (2002), Supernatural, and ABC TV's Lost. Gauthier was born on this day in 1963.
The lovely Jennifer Bransford took a swing at the Final Frontier in the guise of 'Ensign Ali McGinty' aboard the SciFi/Telefilm In The Fold (1996) for Paramount Television. Bransford was born on this day in 1968. [Source: IMDB.com]
Earlier in her career, Lucy Liu had a guest spot aboard the Fox Television juggernaut, The X-Files. She also voiced herself aboard the wonderful Futurama. With as much as fanboys love her, you'd think she would have done more SciFi, no? I was surprised when I did my research. Meh. Liu was born on this day in 1968. [Source: IMDB.com]
Rena Sofer and her crystal blue eyes can play in the realm of Science Fiction any time she likes! Sadly, she's only made a few trips to our side of the aisle, taking on roles in such properties as TV's Timecop and NBC's Heroes. Sofer was born on this day in 1968.
The beautiful Sadie Alexandru earned her credentials in the world of Fantasy with a role aboard Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage (2014) for Giant Flick Films. Alexandru was born on this day in 1977. [Source: IMDB.com]
Eric Jungmann played a man who found himself in a corporate building that served as a gateway to multiple realities in Parallels (2015) from Fox Digital Studios. Jungmann was born on this day in 1981.
Truth be told, the occasional zombie movie does incorporate elements commonly associated with Science Fiction; after all, wouldn't it take hard SciFi to raise the dead? That said, the lovely Jana Kramer trafficked amongst the dead in a little something called Return of the Living Dead: Necropolis (2005). Kramer was born on this day in 1983.
Bram Hoover certainly made an imprint on the realm of smaller, indie-style features, including his work aboard The Chronicles Of Hollow Earth: The Next Race (2009) and Dark Metropolis (2010). Hoover was born on this day in 1983. [Source: IMDB.com]
Colleen Rennison continues to shine in genre projects whenever given the chance. Fans might recognize her from Highlander, Dream Man (1995), Millennium, The Sentinel, Poltergeist: The Legacy, Stargate: SG-1, and Aftermath. Rennison was born on this day in 1987. [Source: IMDB.com]
Though I'm honestly not a fan of the wide, wide world of the Harry Potter cinematic universe, I'm glad that it meant so much to so many young fans of Fantasy. Alfred Enoch enjoyed a healthy opportunity to play in that franchise, and Enoch was born on this day in 1988. [Source: IMDB.com]
Up'n'comer Amber Frank found herself down-and-out when the Biblical Apocalypse arrived via her work aboard Left Behind: Vanished - Next Generation (2016). Frank was born on this day in 1998. [Source: IMDB.com]
On this day in 1929 (in Portugal), Alraune (aka A Daughter Of Destiny) enjoyed its run in theaters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts."
"A scientist interested in the laws of heredity, impregnates a prostitute in a laboratory with the semen of a hanged murderer. The prostitute conceives a female child who has no concept of love, whom the professor adopts."
On this day in 1935 (in Italy), Frankenstein rose from the dead ... cinematically, that is. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts."
"Dr. Frankenstein dares to tamper with life and death by creating a human monster out of lifeless body parts."
Guess who's coming to dinner? On this day in 1979 (in Mexico), Ridley Scott's Alien enjoyed a limited theatrical release. 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."
"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."
On this day in 1982 (in Australia), Megaforce roared onto the silver screen, compliments of stuntman-turned-director Hal Needham. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Ace Hunter is the leader of Megaforce, an elite group of American soldiers who travel the world to fight Evil. In this case, Evil is represented by a third rate dictator who they must blow to bits."
"Ace Hunter is the leader of Megaforce, an elite group of American soldiers who travel the world to fight Evil. In this case, Evil is represented by a third rate dictator who they must blow to bits."
On this day in 1983 (in Finland), Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack enjoyed a run in theaters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlestar Pegasus which is taking the offensive with the Cylons."
"Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlestar Pegasus which is taking the offensive with the Cylons."
On this day in 1983 (in Sweden), Spacehunter: Adventures In The Forbidden Zone crashed down to Earth's theaters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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 1985 (in Denmark), a little slice of cheese called Warriors of the Apocalypse premiered. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After civilization is wiped out by nuclear war, an adventurer leads a group of wanderers on a search for the fabled Mountain of Life. Along the way they encounter pygmy tribes, bands of savage outlaws and a tribe of Amazon women."
"After civilization is wiped out by nuclear war, an adventurer leads a group of wanderers on a search for the fabled Mountain of Life. Along the way they encounter pygmy tribes, bands of savage outlaws and a tribe of Amazon women."
On this day in 1987 (in Colombia), Spaceballs brought out the laughs in the name of Science Fiction. Written and directed by Mel Brooks, the SciFi/Comedy starred Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, John Candy, and Brooks himself, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A rogue star pilot and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs."
"A rogue star pilot and his trusty sidekick must come to the rescue of a Princess and save the galaxy from a ruthless race of beings known as Spaceballs."
Watchers is one of those quiet films that did little business theatrically but somehow went gangbusters on home video. It premiered on the silver screen on this day in 1988, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that its an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unknown to him, the dog is being stalked."
"A boy takes in a stray dog, later finding out that its an ultra-intelligent runaway from a genetic research lab. Unknown to him, the dog is being stalked."
On this day in 1989 (in Japan), nobody put baby in a corner (sorry, wrong movie) but Patrick Swayze ruled the Apocalyptic dance floor in Steel Dawn. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control."
"In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control."
On this day in 1994 (in Finland), Jean-Claude Van Damme delivered a kick in the seat of the pants to the space/time continuum with his work aboard Timecop. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
"Max Walker, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel, must fend for his life against a shady politician who's intent on changing the past to control the future."
Jt's for when once is never enough that mankind gets films like Cyborg Cop III, which incidentally premiered on this day in 1995 (in Japan). The feature starred Frank Zagarino and Jenny McShane, and here's the premise from IMDB.com:
"A cop tries to stop a scientist's experiments to turn students into cyborg-mercenaries. Contains violence and strong language."
"A cop tries to stop a scientist's experiments to turn students into cyborg-mercenaries. Contains violence and strong language."
I don't know what Charlize Theron was thinking when she signed on to such a forgettable project as 2005's Aeon Flux, which hit theatres on this day back then. Maybe she was hoping that the anime-inspired project would turn into a franchise? Well, it didn't ... and thank goodness that didn't scare her off from sci-fi, as she had a much better experience with Ridley Scott's Prometheus. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Aeon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found."
"Aeon Flux is a mysterious assassin working for the Monicans, a group of rebels trying to overthrow the government. When she is sent on a mission to kill the Chairman, a whole new mystery is found."
On this day in 2011 (in Japan), the SciFi/Horror film named 51 enjoyed its debut on home video. The feature starred Bruce Boxleitner and Tammi Arender, and here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"51 chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to provide a few well-known reporters with limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. When one of the base's hidden 'long term visitors' exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror."
"51 chronicles what happens after political pressure from the American public forces the Air Force to provide a few well-known reporters with limited access to the most secretive base on the planet: Area 51. When one of the base's hidden 'long term visitors' exploits this unprecedented visit as a chance to liberate himself and his fellow alien captives, Area 51 turns from a secure government base to a horrifying destination of terror."
On this day in 2012, Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey enjoyed its U.S. release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the Animated feature:
"Quantum Quest centers on the story of Dave, a young photon, who is forced out of the Sun on a journey of discovery. He must get to the Cassini Space Craft and save it from the forces of the Void, only Dave does not know exactly what he must do or even where the Cassini Space craft is or what it is. The forces of the Void must destroy Cassini before it sends its great discoveries back to Earth,Dave is the only thing that stands between them and victory."
"Quantum Quest centers on the story of Dave, a young photon, who is forced out of the Sun on a journey of discovery. He must get to the Cassini Space Craft and save it from the forces of the Void, only Dave does not know exactly what he must do or even where the Cassini Space craft is or what it is. The forces of the Void must destroy Cassini before it sends its great discoveries back to Earth,Dave is the only thing that stands between them and victory."
On this day in 2017, the 1924-produced SciFi/Silent Film The Last Man On Earth screened for audiences in attendance of the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the future year of 1940, a young man is rejected and humiliated by a girl and goes off to be a hermit in a redwood forest. By 1950, a dreadful plague of 'Masculitis' has killed every male over the age of puberty but our hermit hero. He's become a national treasure, and millions of man-starved females crave him, yet he still wants the gal who wouldn't have him."
"In the future year of 1940, a young man is rejected and humiliated by a girl and goes off to be a hermit in a redwood forest. By 1950, a dreadful plague of 'Masculitis' has killed every male over the age of puberty but our hermit hero. He's become a national treasure, and millions of man-starved females crave him, yet he still wants the gal who wouldn't have him."
On this day in 1958, The Invisible Man aired "The Mink Coat." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Diane becomes convinced that the inner-lining of an airplane passenger's fur coat is being used for smuggling purposes."
"Diane becomes convinced that the inner-lining of an airplane passenger's fur coat is being used for smuggling purposes."
On this day in 1959, Men Into Space aired "Edge of Eternity." This served as the ninth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Shortly after leaving the Moon a spacecraft is hit by an asteroid destroying their oxygen supply. The three man crew now become engaged in a life and death battle to extend their oxygen supply long enough to make it home."
"Shortly after leaving the Moon a spacecraft is hit by an asteroid destroying their oxygen supply. The three man crew now become engaged in a life and death battle to extend their oxygen supply long enough to make it home."
On this day in 1960, Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone aired "The Lateness Of The Hour." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The daughter of an inventor objects to their "perfect" home where they are waited on by mechanical servants."
"The daughter of an inventor objects to their "perfect" home where they are waited on by mechanical servants."
On this day in 1962 (in the United Kingdom), Gerry Anderson's Fireball XL5 aired "The Sun Temple." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Unsatisfied with the destruction of meteorites around their planet, the evil Rejuscans use their planet's Sun to destroy the missiles. Once Fireball XL-5 Jr. comes to the planet to see what's going on, the aliens abduct Venus and put her for their next sacrifice to their Sun rays..."
"Unsatisfied with the destruction of meteorites around their planet, the evil Rejuscans use their planet's Sun to destroy the missiles. Once Fireball XL-5 Jr. comes to the planet to see what's going on, the aliens abduct Venus and put her for their next sacrifice to their Sun rays..."
On this day in 1965 (in the United Kingdom), Thunderbirds aired "The Uninvited." This served as the tenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"Scott has been dispatched in Thunderbird 1 to rescue a pair of archeologists who've become stranded in the desert. Little does he suspect they've stumbled into the secret pyramid lair of the mysterious and hostile Zombites!"
"Scott has been dispatched in Thunderbird 1 to rescue a pair of archeologists who've become stranded in the desert. Little does he suspect they've stumbled into the secret pyramid lair of the mysterious and hostile Zombites!"
On this day in 1966, Irwin Allen's The Time Tunnel aired "The Death Trap." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Doug and Tony are transported to February 1861 to a barn where a group of conspirators leaded by Jeremiah plots a plan to kill Abraham Lincoln, but they are surprised by a raid of governmental agents. Tony flees with Jeremiah and his brother Matthew while Doug is arrested by Pinkerton's men. The fanatic Jeremiah has prepared a time-bomb to blow up Lincoln's train but Tony knows that the plan is doomed to fail since history tells that Lincoln will die only four years later. When Jeremiah discovers that Lincoln is at the depot with Doug, he decides to blow up the spot; Tony tries to save his partner by is tied up to a chair in the brother's house."
"Doug and Tony are transported to February 1861 to a barn where a group of conspirators leaded by Jeremiah plots a plan to kill Abraham Lincoln, but they are surprised by a raid of governmental agents. Tony flees with Jeremiah and his brother Matthew while Doug is arrested by Pinkerton's men. The fanatic Jeremiah has prepared a time-bomb to blow up Lincoln's train but Tony knows that the plan is doomed to fail since history tells that Lincoln will die only four years later. When Jeremiah discovers that Lincoln is at the depot with Doug, he decides to blow up the spot; Tony tries to save his partner by is tied up to a chair in the brother's house."
On this day in 1967 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Ice Warriors: Part 4." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor leaves the base to try and find Jamie and Victoria while Storr tries to do a deal with the Ice Warriors."
"The Doctor leaves the base to try and find Jamie and Victoria while Storr tries to do a deal with the Ice Warriors."
On this day in 1970 (in the United Kingdom), Gerry Anderson's UFO aired "Destruction." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's only original season on broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Aliens attempt to destroy a naval ship dumping toxic waste into the ocean but their craft is shot down. Straker is surprised to read the news of the incident as it was not a SHADO operation, and goes to see Admiral Sheringham at the Admiralty. Sheringham is not co-operative and Straker suspects a cover-up. He sends Foster to see if he can get more information from Sarah, the Admiral's secretary."
"Aliens attempt to destroy a naval ship dumping toxic waste into the ocean but their craft is shot down. Straker is surprised to read the news of the incident as it was not a SHADO operation, and goes to see Admiral Sheringham at the Admiralty. Sheringham is not co-operative and Straker suspects a cover-up. He sends Foster to see if he can get more information from Sarah, the Admiral's secretary."
On this day in 1977, Wonder Woman aired "Mind Stealers From Outer Space: Part 1." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Space traveler Andros returns seeking Wonder Woman's help in defending earth from an invasion of the body and mind snatching Skrill."
"Space traveler Andros returns seeking Wonder Woman's help in defending earth from an invasion of the body and mind snatching Skrill."
On this day in 1978 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Androids Of Tara: Part 2." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's sixteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Discovering that they've all been drugged, the Doctor tries to escape and passes out just as he opens the door, envisioning the evil Count Grendel as he loses consciousness. When he awakes, he is, once again, at the tip of a blade, and his life threatened by those who believe he is behind all of it, while the Count has kidnapped Prince Reynart. Meanwhile, back at Count Grendel's castle, Romana finds herself an exact double for Princess Strella, whom the Count plans to marry once he ascends to the throne so he can claim her land for his own (once he kills her, too)."
"Discovering that they've all been drugged, the Doctor tries to escape and passes out just as he opens the door, envisioning the evil Count Grendel as he loses consciousness. When he awakes, he is, once again, at the tip of a blade, and his life threatened by those who believe he is behind all of it, while the Count has kidnapped Prince Reynart. Meanwhile, back at Count Grendel's castle, Romana finds herself an exact double for Princess Strella, whom the Count plans to marry once he ascends to the throne so he can claim her land for his own (once he kills her, too)."
On this day in 1978, Jason Of Star Command aired "Return Of The Creature." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jason escapes from Dragos' jailers and rescues Nicole and the Professor from the dangerous alien creature using the freezing rod he took from one of the guards. Dragos commences another attack on the Space Academy by disrupting their guidance systems, sending them hurtling towards a space typhoon. Jason and his friends rescue Peepo the robot, steal a spaceship and race towards the Academy, not realizing Dragos has reprogrammed the robot to respond to his commands."
"Jason escapes from Dragos' jailers and rescues Nicole and the Professor from the dangerous alien creature using the freezing rod he took from one of the guards. Dragos commences another attack on the Space Academy by disrupting their guidance systems, sending them hurtling towards a space typhoon. Jason and his friends rescue Peepo the robot, steal a spaceship and race towards the Academy, not realizing Dragos has reprogrammed the robot to respond to his commands."
On this day in 1981, The Greatest American Hero aired "Classical Gas." This served as the fifth episode to the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Ralph and Pam help the kids rehearse their rock band for a show not realizing the promoter plans to release nerve gas into their crowd."
"Ralph and Pam help the kids rehearse their rock band for a show not realizing the promoter plans to release nerve gas into their crowd."
On this day in 1984, Knight Rider aired "Dead Of Knight." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. are on a case to stop the sale of deadly chemicals, a young dancer is inadvertently killed by toxic gas. Michael becomes determined to capture the criminals behind this new poison, but they are equally adamant to get rid of Knight by feeding him their deadly concoction."
"While Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. are on a case to stop the sale of deadly chemicals, a young dancer is inadvertently killed by toxic gas. Michael becomes determined to capture the criminals behind this new poison, but they are equally adamant to get rid of Knight by feeding him their deadly concoction."
On this day in 1986, The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Rusty and the Boys." This (technically) served as the program's fifty-fifth episode (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Rusty is the new android of Q-ball. Doc is sent to accompany her on her first mission on Basut. There a lot of complications occur when Larry wants Rusty but the android has eyes only for Doc."
"Rusty is the new android of Q-ball. Doc is sent to accompany her on her first mission on Basut. There a lot of complications occur when Larry wants Rusty but the android has eyes only for Doc."
On this day in 1989, Superboy aired "Programmed For Death." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Superboy must stop a robot that has reprogrammed itself to avenge the death of its creator by killing both Andy and his father."
"Superboy must stop a robot that has reprogrammed itself to avenge the death of its creator by killing both Andy and his father."
On this day in 1998, First Wave aired "Blue Agave." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Foster investigates an exclusive night club for the very rich, and finds a GUA experiment to replace the rich and powerful with GUA duplicates."
"Foster investigates an exclusive night club for the very rich, and finds a GUA experiment to replace the rich and powerful with GUA duplicates."
On this day in 1998, Star Trek: Voyager aired the 8th episode of its fifth season. "Nothing Human" placed the ship's engineer in a very unique situation. Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"An injured cytoplasmic life-form attaches itself to Torres, tapping into her body like a parasite. Unsure of how to save his patient, The Doctor creates a holographic recreation of a non-humanoid exobiology specialist to consult the case. The consult is going well until Torres refuses treatment when it is made known that the Cardassian specialist was responsible for tortuous experiments resulting in the deaths of thousands of Bajorans."
"An injured cytoplasmic life-form attaches itself to Torres, tapping into her body like a parasite. Unsure of how to save his patient, The Doctor creates a holographic recreation of a non-humanoid exobiology specialist to consult the case. The consult is going well until Torres refuses treatment when it is made known that the Cardassian specialist was responsible for tortuous experiments resulting in the deaths of thousands of Bajorans."
On this day in 2000, Cleopatra 2525 aired "Juggernaut Down." This served as the eighth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Hel's hot in her new hair style. And the luscious ladies learn; never tease a Bailey. Now the Bailey's in a rage so Cleo becomes a Bailey driver to take it down a notch."
"Hel's hot in her new hair style. And the luscious ladies learn; never tease a Bailey. Now the Bailey's in a rage so Cleo becomes a Bailey driver to take it down a notch."
On this day in 2001, The X-Files aired "Dæmonicus." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's ninth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A professor/inmate in a psychiatric ward may be influencing other men to kill ritualistically. Though Doggett sees it as pure manipulation, Reyes can't help but suspect none else but the devil himself possessing the professor's body."
"A professor/inmate in a psychiatric ward may be influencing other men to kill ritualistically. Though Doggett sees it as pure manipulation, Reyes can't help but suspect none else but the devil himself possessing the professor's body."
On this day in 2008, Fringe aired "Safe." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After a series of mysterious bank robberies, a suspect is found embedded into a wall, causing Walter to realize that they have not only found a way to literally walk through walls, but are looking for something he's made in the past."
"After a series of mysterious bank robberies, a suspect is found embedded into a wall, causing Walter to realize that they have not only found a way to literally walk through walls, but are looking for something he's made in the past."
On this day in 2010, Fringe aired "Entrada." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Peter grapples with the aftermath of recent events as Olivia desperately searches for an ally. Meanwhile, the Fringe Team discovers a critical device that communicates between universes."
"Peter grapples with the aftermath of recent events as Olivia desperately searches for an ally. Meanwhile, the Fringe Team discovers a critical device that communicates between universes."
On this day in 2011, Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "Slaves Of The Republic." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On the planet Zygerria, Anakin poses as a slaver with Ahsoka as his prize while Obi-Wan and Rex seek out the whereabouts of the missing Togruta colony."
"On the planet Zygerria, Anakin poses as a slaver with Ahsoka as his prize while Obi-Wan and Rex seek out the whereabouts of the missing Togruta colony."
On this day in 2013, Almost Human aired the fourth episode of its only season of existence. (Curse you, cancellation Gods!) "The Bends" was an hour that finally allowed the whole cast to get in on the action, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a colleague gets shot in a drug related situation, John is the only one who believes in the innocence of his old classmate. Rudy sees an opportunity for his fifteen minutes of fame when a drug cook is needed for an undercover operation."
"When a colleague gets shot in a drug related situation, John is the only one who believes in the innocence of his old classmate. Rudy sees an opportunity for his fifteen minutes of fame when a drug cook is needed for an undercover operation."
On this day in 2014, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. aired "Ye Who Enter Here." This served as the ninth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"While Coulson's team tries to find the entrance to the mysterious alien city, the rest of the agents try to rescue Raina when they find out that Hydra is after her."
"While Coulson's team tries to find the entrance to the mysterious alien city, the rest of the agents try to rescue Raina when they find out that Hydra is after her."
On this day in 2016 (in Australia), Nowhere Boys aired "Two Moons Rising: Bates To The Rescue." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An unhinged Principal Bates is trying to make everything normal by pretending it is normal. He locks the gang in a classroom, but they finally escape and cast the dimensional return spell will they get home?"
"An unhinged Principal Bates is trying to make everything normal by pretending it is normal. He locks the gang in a classroom, but they finally escape and cast the dimensional return spell will they get home?"
On this day in 2016, Z Nation aired "The Siege Of Murphytown." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Warren leads an attack against Murphytown to extract its smug leader."
"Warren leads an attack against Murphytown to extract its smug leader."
On this day in 2018 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "It Takes You Away." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the relaunched program's eleventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On the edge of a Norwegian fjord, in the present day, The Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz discover a boarded-up cottage and a girl named Hanne in need of their help. What has happened here? What monster lurks in the woods around the cottage - and beyond?"
"On the edge of a Norwegian fjord, in the present day, The Doctor, Ryan, Graham and Yaz discover a boarded-up cottage and a girl named Hanne in need of their help. What has happened here? What monster lurks in the woods around the cottage - and beyond?"
On this day in 1950, the world came face-to-face with how it would think about robots for generations to come when Isaac Asimov first published his seminal tome on the automatons: I, Robot. According to our friends at Amazon.com, here's the plot summary:
"I, Robot, the first and most widely read book in Asimov’s Robot series, forever changed the world’s perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world—all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asimov’s trademark.
The Three Laws of Robotics:
1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov formulated the laws governing robots’ behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete."
"I, Robot, the first and most widely read book in Asimov’s Robot series, forever changed the world’s perception of artificial intelligence. Here are stories of robots gone mad, of mind-reading robots, and robots with a sense of humor. Of robot politicians, and robots who secretly run the world—all told with the dramatic blend of science fact and science fiction that has become Asimov’s trademark.
The Three Laws of Robotics:
1) A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.
2) A robot must obey orders given to it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.
3) A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law.
With these three, simple directives, Isaac Asimov formulated the laws governing robots’ behavior. In I, Robot, Asimov chronicles the development of the robot from its primitive origins in the present to its ultimate perfection in the not-so-distant future—a future in which humanity itself may be rendered obsolete."
On this day in 2003, Deus Ex: Invisible War was released to the consumer marketplace. According to our friends at Amazon.com, here's the premise behind all of the action:
"The city of Chicago has been completely disintegrated. Agent Alex D. of the Tarsus Academy has been assigned to find out who did it, and why. Two different organizations will vie for your services - but they both have shady pasts and ulterior mortives. Try to figure out what's really going on, before another city is destroyed."
"The city of Chicago has been completely disintegrated. Agent Alex D. of the Tarsus Academy has been assigned to find out who did it, and why. Two different organizations will vie for your services - but they both have shady pasts and ulterior mortives. Try to figure out what's really going on, before another city is destroyed."
