If I'm being honest with readers -- and I usually am -- 'Geordi LaForge' was a character I just never much cared for on Star Trek: The Next Generation. I think it was that once he was promoted to the role of ship's engineer, I just thought the writers buried terrific actor LeVar Burton under just far too much technobabble for me to really understand the man beneath the visor. It isn't that Geordi didn't have some great stand-out moments; rather, it's just that the science became far too nebulous for me to fully grasp much less appreciate ... but I always liked what LeVar did with the place.
Burton was born on this day in 1957.
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Burton was born on this day in 1957.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
- Ouch! In late 2023 while he was hosting an awards ceremony, Burton used the microphone to actually call for violence against an organization of women who were on record as being opposed to exposing their young children to pornography in schools. Not a good look, if you ask me! (Link)
- Double ouch! In early 2024, Burton -- an outspoken critic on race issues -- was a bit aghast to learn that he was actually -- himself -- descended from slave owners. (Link)
Before braving the dangers of fatherhood aboard Leave It To Beaver, Hugh Beaumont braved those terrifying monsters from a lost age, The Mole People (1956). Though he's no longer with us, Beaumont was born on this day in 1909.
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In Star Trek's third season episode "Is There In Truth No Beauty?" actor David Frankham brought to life the character of Dr. Larry Marvick. He also made visits to such properties as The Outer Limits and The Six Million Dollar Man. Frankham was born on this day in 1926.
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Hey, character actors are people, too; and Paul Sorensen (above left) certainly made a career of it. In over thirty years in the business, he managed to build a resume of nearly 200 different screen credits. One of his last roles was aboard Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, but he'd previously booked appearances aboard The Outer Limits, The Satan Bug (1965), My Favorite Martian, The Invaders, Land of the Giants, Westworld (1973), Escape to Witch Mountain (1975), and Salvage 1. Though he's no longer with us, Sorensen was born on this day in 1926.
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June Brown (above center) played 'Eleanor' across four episodes of Doctor Who in "The Time Warrior" storyline. Though she's no longer with us, Brown was born on this day in 1927.
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After having practically growing up on the beach, actor and stuntman Ricou Browning was the logical choice to play the much revered Gill Man aboard Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954) and its sequels. Though he's no longer with us, Browning was born on this day in 1930.
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Don Knight was a Hollywood character actor who popped up all over the genre map. Fans might remember him from screen time aboard such projects as The Time Tunnel, Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea, The Immortal, Death In Space (1974), The Fantastic Journey, Swamp Thing (1982), Voyagers!, Manimal, and Automan. Though he's no longer with us, Knight was born on this day in 1933.
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The late Juan Piquer Simón wasn't content to just write and direct: eventually, he owned his own studio where he could help bring his curious visions to life. Though he was largely regarded as a director who trafficked in exploitative cinema, genre fans might recognize his contributions to film history with such vehicles as Where Time Began (1977), Supersonic Man (1979), and Extra Terrestrial Visitors (1983). Though he's no longer with us, Simón was born on this day in 1935.
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In the mid-1970's, Patricia Maynard kicked butt and took names as 'Miss Winters,' a villainess who stood her ground opposite the time-traveling Doctor Who. Maynard was born on this day in 1942.
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It's one thing to live your screen life as 'the man under a mask,' but I suspect playing the deadliest man in the galaxy under, perhaps, the most memorable mask in all of fandom isn't a bad gig. At least, I hope actor Jeremy Bulloch never thinks twice about filling in the shoes as the legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett in both Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back and Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi. He certainly helped make cinema history! Though he's no longer with us, Bulloch was born on this day in 1945.
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Troy Evans played one of the cops of the future who found himself shaken and stirred over needing the help of a cop from the past in Demolition Man (1993). Evans was born on this day in 1948.
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Actress and voiceover artist Laurie O'Brien has demonstrated her expert skills aboard such projects as Timerider: The Adventure Of Lyle Swann (1982), Knight Rider, The Transformers, Harry And The Hendersons (1987), The Real Ghostbusters, Spider-Man: The Animated Series, and The Zeta Project. O'Brien was born on this day in 1951.
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Believe it or not, one of the television programs I recall fondly from my high school years was the campy The Greatest American Hero starring William Katt. As high school teacher Ralph Hinkley (then Hanley), Katt lit up the small screen as the hero with a heart who'd save the world at the drop of a hat ... with plenty of chuckles along the way. Katt was born on this day in 1951.
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Voice actor Ardwight Chamberlain used his pipes to bring to life a small handful of characters aboard Babylon 5, most notably the 'Ambassador Kosh.' Chamberlain was born on this day in 1957.
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Sometimes-rapper Ice-T (above center) took time off from rapping to join no less than Keanu Reeves aboard 1995's Johnny Mnemonic ... and probably earned a bad rap for all of it. T was born on this day in 1958.
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Coming from a family with a background in theatre, Faran Tahir made a splash in the rebooted Star Trek (2009) compliments of director JJ Abrams where he played the ill-fated Capt. Robau in the motion picture's opening sequences. The man has since gone on to great work in such properties as Supernatural, Warehouse 13, and The Blacklist. Tahir was born on this day in 1963.
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Though Christopher Eccleston helped bring the long-running BBC time travel program Doctor Who back to life in the most recent reboot, the actor certainly didn't hang around long. Not that he's hurting for screen time: the man remains a hot property in the world of entertainment. Eccleston was born on this day in 1964.
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Though it would appear that Alyssa-Jane Cook has retired from the entertainment industry, let's all be thankful she made a splash as the occasionally recurring 'Gilina Renaez' aboard the fondly remembered Farscape during its run. Cook was born on this day in 1967.
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OK, kids, here's today's history lesson: apparently in the 1990's, the SciFi Channel hired an actress to portray a 'Live Action Anime Girl,' and that technolass was none other than the multi-talented Apollo Smile. Her bio on IMDB.com indicates that she also provided voice talent for some video projects as well as working as a stunt performer for a time. I found one of those retro-style "whatever happened to" articles right here that gives readers a bit more of the lady's history, where she went, etc. Smile was born on this day in 1967.
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Actor Matthew Cottle enjoyed a prominent role aboard the SciFi miniseries The Infinite Worlds Of H.G. Wells. Cottle was born on this day in 1967.
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Born and raised in Russia, Pasha Lychnikoff knows more than a thing or two about pulling off authentic Russians for the big and small screens. He's been aboard such projects as Alias, Cloverfield (2008), Chuck, Indiana Jones And The Kingdom of the Crystall Skull (2008), Star Trek (2009), The Cape, and Chernobyl Diaries (2012), to name but a few. Lychnikoff was born on this day in 1967.
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Warren Ellis has always been more than just a comic book writer. His storied career includes work as a comic book creator as well as novelist and screenwriter. Furthermore, he's served as a story advisor for such animated projects as Iron Man, Wolverine, X-Men, and Blade. His Iron Man: Extremis animated project served as the foundation for the script that inevitably became Iron Man 3 (2103). Ellis was born on this day in 1968.
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Oh, my Lord, but Farscape made amazing women even more amazing! Today's evidence: the lovely Tammy Macintosh played Jool to the delight of ladies and gentlemen around the world. Macintosh was born on this day in 1970.
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Adult film temptress Tabitha Stevens maintains a resume rich in over two hundred different productions, some of which have flirted with genre potential. She's appeared in such flicks as Planet X 2 (1996), Frankenpenis (1996), Planet X 3 (1997), Women In Black (1997), and Immortal (2001), just to name a few. Stevens was born on this day in 1970.
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Red-blooded males everywhere first fell in love with Sarah Clarke on Fox TV's 24: her good-girl/bad-girl Nina Myers was the stuff of legend, allowing the love/hate chemistry between her character and her former lover Jack Bauer to propel many good scenes. SciFi fans know her best from her work in The Tomorrow People and the Twilight film saga. Clarke was born on this day in 1972.
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Mahershala Ali has been turning in terrific character-driven work in one role after another. Fandom first found him as one of the returned abductees from USA Network's The 4400, and he's moved on to much more mainstream fare these days. The dynamic actor has also booked appearances aboard Predators, Alphas, and The Hunger Games franchise. Ali was born on this day in 1974.
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Eric Ladin hasn't done much in the way of Science Fiction or Fantasy, but he did enjoy a small role aboard NBC's short-lived SciFi TV series Surface during its run. Ladin was born on this day in 1978.
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SciFi fans have had the luxury of listening to the lovely Charlet Chung's voice as part of the StarCraft II and Overwatch video games. Chung was born on this day in 1983.
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Why, it took a face as lovely as the one on Agyness Deyn to bring to life no less than Aphrodite herself in Clash of the Titans (2010). Deyn was born on this day in 1983.
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Earlier in her professional career, the lovely Kandis Fay made an appearance in the short-lived Fantasy serial Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight. Fay was born on this day in 1985.
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When he was but an urchin, Lachlan Murdoch enjoyed a guest spot aboard the long-running Stargate: SG-1. Murdoch was born on this day in 1986.
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Sarah Hester dipped her toes into the realm of Science Fiction with a prominent role aboard Aliens: Zone of Silence (2017). Hester was born on this day in 1989.
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Elizabeth Olsen ran for her life while administering what care she could as nurse Elle Brody in 2014's Godzilla. Next up? She gave Marvel some 'girl power' as the Scarlet Witch in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Olsen was born on this day in 1989.
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It may not count for much in mainstream fare, but a guest appearance for Steffani Brass aboard the TV/Fantasy No Ordinary Family definitely deserves a mention. Brass was born on this day in 1992.
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When he was but an urchin, Matthew Knight braved the unthinkable for his part in the SciFi/Horror Skinwalkers (2006). Knight was born on this day in 1994.
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On this day in 1932 (in Denmark), Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde scared up what business at the box office it could. Based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, this 1931-produced version was directed by Rouben Mamoulian and starred Fredric March, Miriam Hopkins, and Rose Hobart. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde."
For the record:
At the 1931 Faro Island Film Festival, actor Fredric March took home the trophy in the category of 'Best Actor.' At the 1932 Venice Film Festival, March was again recognized by securing the award for 'Most Favorite Actor' and director Mamoulian won the coveted 'Most Original Story (Fantasy)' title. At the 1932 Academy Awards, March earned the 'Best Actor In A Leading Role' Oscar while the film missed out in two other categories: 'Best Cinematography' and 'Best Writing, Adaptation.'
"Dr. Jekyll faces horrible consequences when he lets his dark side run wild with a potion that transforms him into the animalistic Mr. Hyde."
For the record:
At the 1931 Faro Island Film Festival, actor Fredric March took home the trophy in the category of 'Best Actor.' At the 1932 Venice Film Festival, March was again recognized by securing the award for 'Most Favorite Actor' and director Mamoulian won the coveted 'Most Original Story (Fantasy)' title. At the 1932 Academy Awards, March earned the 'Best Actor In A Leading Role' Oscar while the film missed out in two other categories: 'Best Cinematography' and 'Best Writing, Adaptation.'
On this day in 1945 (in Mexico), the silver screen serial that was Captain America enjoyed its theatrical debut. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations."
"Superhero Captain America battles the evil forces of the archvillain called The Scarab, who poisons his enemies and steals a secret device capable of destroying buildings by sound vibrations."
On this day in 1976 (in Sweden), Walt Disney's Escape To Witch Mountain enjoyed a run through theaters. Directed by John Hough, the Fantasy feature starred Ike Eisenmann, Kim Richards, and Eddie Albert; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Two mysterious orphan children have extraordinary powers and are chased by a scheming millionaire. But where do these kids really call home?"
"Two mysterious orphan children have extraordinary powers and are chased by a scheming millionaire. But where do these kids really call home?"
A star is born! On this day in 1979 (in Hungary), Az eröd enjoyed its silver screen debut playing as part of a festival celebrating Hungarian Film Week. This SciFi/Drama was written (in part) and directed by Miklós Szinetár, adapted from the novel by Gyula Hernádi. It starred Bella Tanay, Sándor Oszter, and József Madaras. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A World War II-style 'war game' setting the wealthy customers against skilled mercenaries goes awry when the simulated war gets too real."
"A World War II-style 'war game' setting the wealthy customers against skilled mercenaries goes awry when the simulated war gets too real."
On this day in 1979 (in Finland), mankind was treated to one cinematic vision of its inevitable demise with the release of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers. Directed by Philip Kaufman, the SciFi/Horror starred Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, and Leonary Nimoy; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, California, where they replicate the residents into emotionless automatons one body at a time."
For the record:
The 1978 remake of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers was no creative slouch as the film received a nomination for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1979 Hugo Awards. Also, the film received an incredible eight nominations from the 1979 Saturn Awards but only took home trophies in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Director.'
More for the record:
I was fortunate enough to receive a complimentary Blu-ray of the film's 2022 re-release from Kino Lorber. Folks interested in reading what I thought of the release can find my review right here.
"When strange seeds drift to earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, California, where they replicate the residents into emotionless automatons one body at a time."
For the record:
The 1978 remake of Invasion Of The Body Snatchers was no creative slouch as the film received a nomination for 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the 1979 Hugo Awards. Also, the film received an incredible eight nominations from the 1979 Saturn Awards but only took home trophies in the categories of 'Best Sound' and 'Best Director.'
More for the record:
I was fortunate enough to receive a complimentary Blu-ray of the film's 2022 re-release from Kino Lorber. Folks interested in reading what I thought of the release can find my review right here.
On this day in 1980 (in Taiwan), the Ridley Scott's Alien crept into theatres. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the feature starring Sigourney Weaver and Tom Skerritt:
"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 1996 (in the United Kingdom), Lunar Cop enjoyed its release on home video. Directed by Boaz Davidson, the SciFi/Thriller starred Michael Paré, Billy Drago, and Walker Brandt; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A cop from the moon is sent to the Earth, now possessed by motorcycle-riding 'Mad Max'-like inhabitants, to stop a serum from being released that he believes is going to destroy the Earth..."
"A cop from the moon is sent to the Earth, now possessed by motorcycle-riding 'Mad Max'-like inhabitants, to stop a serum from being released that he believes is going to destroy the Earth..."
A star is born! On this day in 1997, the SciFi/Telefilm Asteroid crashed down to Earth. The feature starred Michael Biehn and Annabella Sciorra, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas City, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation."
"With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas City, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation."
On this day in 2007, the Fantasy-themed Ghost Rider gave Nicolas Cage a dubious foray into the realm of Superhero movies. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil."
"Stunt motorcyclist Johnny Blaze gives up his soul to become a hellblazing vigilante, to fight against power hungry Blackheart, the son of the devil."
A star is born! On this day in 2009 (in Ireland), Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel enjoyed its silver screen debut playing for audiences in attendance of the Dublin Film Festival. Written by Jamie Mathieson and directed by Gareth Carrivick, the SciFi/Comedy starred Chris O'Dowd, Marc Wootton, and national treasure Anna Faris. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"While drinking at their local pub, three social outcasts attempt to navigate a time-travel conundrum."
"While drinking at their local pub, three social outcasts attempt to navigate a time-travel conundrum."
On this day in 2012 (in Germany), Mongolian Death Worm came alive on DVD. Directed by Steven R. Moore, the SciFi feature starred Sean Patrick Flanery and Victoria Pratt, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When an American oil company sets up an experimental drilling plant out in the vast deserts of Mongolia, they awaken a nest. The deadly creatures begin to breed and spread, devouring everyone in their path."
"When an American oil company sets up an experimental drilling plant out in the vast deserts of Mongolia, they awaken a nest. The deadly creatures begin to breed and spread, devouring everyone in their path."
On this day in 2015 (in the United Kingdom), the Russian-language SciFi film Dark Planet enjoyed a release on home video. Directed by Fedor Bondarchuk, the film starred Vasiliy Stepanov, Yulia Snigir, and Pyotr Fyodorov; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A space traveler from the Earth of the 22th century - without wars, poverty and oppression - crashes on an unknown planet. Politically and economically that planet similar to the totalitarian human states of the 20th century."
For the record:
Dark Planet is not without its accolades. At the 2009 Russia MTV Movie Awards, the film enjoyed nominations for 'Best Movie Gadget,' 'Best Fight,' 'Best Kiss,' and 'Best Film.' For the 2010 Golden Eagle Awards (the Russian equivalent to America's Oscar Awards), the film won trophies in the categories of 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Music,' and 'Best Cinematography.'
"A space traveler from the Earth of the 22th century - without wars, poverty and oppression - crashes on an unknown planet. Politically and economically that planet similar to the totalitarian human states of the 20th century."
For the record:
Dark Planet is not without its accolades. At the 2009 Russia MTV Movie Awards, the film enjoyed nominations for 'Best Movie Gadget,' 'Best Fight,' 'Best Kiss,' and 'Best Film.' For the 2010 Golden Eagle Awards (the Russian equivalent to America's Oscar Awards), the film won trophies in the categories of 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Music,' and 'Best Cinematography.'
On this day in 2017 (in Germany), Death Race 2050 crossed the finish line with its DVD and Blu-ray premiere. Written (in part) and directed by G.J. Echternkamp, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Manu Bennett, Malcolm Macdowell, and Marci Miller; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Five long decades after Death Race 2000 (1975), in the overpopulated United Corporations of America, the annual Death Race is about to begin. This time, Frankenstein is up against no-nonsense challengers. How many points will he score?"
"Five long decades after Death Race 2000 (1975), in the overpopulated United Corporations of America, the annual Death Race is about to begin. This time, Frankenstein is up against no-nonsense challengers. How many points will he score?"
On this day in 1952, Space Patrol aired "Planetoid Plot." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Solarguard.com:
"In a plot to rob payroll ships flying within range of their planetoid, two interplanetary thieves blind Commander Corry and Cadet Happy with a photon bomb as they travel from Terra to Jupiter carrying a 75,000 credits payroll. Their battle cruiser is then hit with a magnetic disrupter, which cuts all power including communications with Major Robertson. The ship is lands by magnetic force control at the villain's hideout, where Buzz and Happy are imprisoned and then directed to walk into a deep chasm."
"In a plot to rob payroll ships flying within range of their planetoid, two interplanetary thieves blind Commander Corry and Cadet Happy with a photon bomb as they travel from Terra to Jupiter carrying a 75,000 credits payroll. Their battle cruiser is then hit with a magnetic disrupter, which cuts all power including communications with Major Robertson. The ship is lands by magnetic force control at the villain's hideout, where Buzz and Happy are imprisoned and then directed to walk into a deep chasm."
"Space Seed" introduced Khan into Trek mythology, and nothing's ever quite been the same since. This hour of Star Trek's first season showed the genetically-engineered superman managed to wrest control of the Enterprise from Capt. Kirk in this signature episode -- it aired on this day back in 1967 -- but he wasn't able to hold it for long. However, the events set in motion in the story's closing moments paved the way for Khan to make his return in the absolutely fantastic Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.
That's right, kids: Star Trek: Enterprise wasn't the first appearance of those dreaded Nazis in all of Trekdom. The original series of Star Trek titled "Patterns of Force" saw Kirk and crew searching for a missing Federation explorer only to find that the man had patterned life on a distant world after those troublesome Germans. Heil, Shatner! This hour of Star Trek's second season premiered on this day in 1968.
On this day in 1970 (in the United Kingdom), Doomwatch aired "Friday's Child." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Doctor Quist and Doomwatch become embroiled in an inquiry into the heart-transplanting practices of Doctor Patrick. Several uncomfortable questions are raised: what has he been doing to a newborn baby that has been placed in his care, and should genetic engineering be permitted in society?"
"Doctor Quist and Doomwatch become embroiled in an inquiry into the heart-transplanting practices of Doctor Patrick. Several uncomfortable questions are raised: what has he been doing to a newborn baby that has been placed in his care, and should genetic engineering be permitted in society?"
On this day in 1974 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Invasion of the Dinosaurs: Part 6." Officially, this served as the tenth episode of the program's eleventh season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor is rescued from Finch by the Brigadier and Benton and tries to persuade them to stop Grover before millions of people are erased from history."
"The Doctor is rescued from Finch by the Brigadier and Benton and tries to persuade them to stop Grover before millions of people are erased from history."
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), Wonder Woman aired "Wonder Woman In Hollywood." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Steve goes to Hollywood along with some other War heroes to film a movie. Diana accompanies him. When Diana is needed back at Paradise Island, Dru is sent to tell her. But one by one, the heroes disappear. What they don't know is the producer is a Nazi."
"Steve goes to Hollywood along with some other War heroes to film a movie. Diana accompanies him. When Diana is needed back at Paradise Island, Dru is sent to tell her. But one by one, the heroes disappear. What they don't know is the producer is a Nazi."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Wonder Woman aired "Amazon Hot Wax." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Diana Prince poses as a singer, using the cover identity of "Kathy Meadows," so that, as Wonder Woman, she can crack a record-extortion ring."
"Diana Prince poses as a singer, using the cover identity of "Kathy Meadows," so that, as Wonder Woman, she can crack a record-extortion ring."
On this day in 1982 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Visitation: Part 2." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode of the program's nineteenth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"To rescue Tegan and Adric, captured and interrogated by the Terileptil fugitive leader, the Doctor must get past the locals under alien control and overcome Death (an android servant dressed up as The Grim Reaper)."
"To rescue Tegan and Adric, captured and interrogated by the Terileptil fugitive leader, the Doctor must get past the locals under alien control and overcome Death (an android servant dressed up as The Grim Reaper)."
On this day in 1983 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Terminus: Part 2." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode of the program's twentieth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor's party remains divided and scattered as the immense transport docks at the Terminus space station, which turns out to be a leper colony at the exact center of the known universe. As they find their way around and investigate, Nyssa shows signs of contracting the disease."
"The Doctor's party remains divided and scattered as the immense transport docks at the Terminus space station, which turns out to be a leper colony at the exact center of the known universe. As they find their way around and investigate, Nyssa shows signs of contracting the disease."
On this day in 1985 (in the United Kingdom), a familiar old face was new again (kinda/sorta) when Doctor Who aired "The Two Doctors: Part 1." Officially, this served as the seventh episode of the twenty-second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Time Lords have dispatched the Doctor (in his 2nd incarnation) along with Jamie to a space research station to see Dastari, the Director of Projects, about dissuading two of his scientists from further experimentations on time travel that are rattling the fabric of time. The Doctor is further alarmed over Dastari's latest genetic experiments, boosting the intelligence of a bestial and carnivorous humanoid race called the Androgum. This secondary concern soon proves the greater problem: the Androgum have sided with the Sontarans to take over the station. The station soon falls and the Doctor is captured and tortured. As his life becomes threatened, elsewhere the Doctor (in his 6th incarnation) passes out while on holiday with Peri - his very existence jeopardized."
"The Time Lords have dispatched the Doctor (in his 2nd incarnation) along with Jamie to a space research station to see Dastari, the Director of Projects, about dissuading two of his scientists from further experimentations on time travel that are rattling the fabric of time. The Doctor is further alarmed over Dastari's latest genetic experiments, boosting the intelligence of a bestial and carnivorous humanoid race called the Androgum. This secondary concern soon proves the greater problem: the Androgum have sided with the Sontarans to take over the station. The station soon falls and the Doctor is captured and tortured. As his life becomes threatened, elsewhere the Doctor (in his 6th incarnation) passes out while on holiday with Peri - his very existence jeopardized."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Amazing Stories aired "Boo!" Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sweet, old-fashioned ghosts Nelson and Evelyn Chumsky are aghast when a porn queen and her sleazy husband move into their home, and try to scare the raunchy new residents away."
"Sweet, old-fashioned ghosts Nelson and Evelyn Chumsky are aghast when a porn queen and her sleazy husband move into their home, and try to scare the raunchy new residents away."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), the crew of the Starship Enterprise did what they could to establish "First Contact." Here's the Star Trek: The Next Genration episode summary from IMDB.com:
"Commander William Riker has been on an acculturation mission under an alias for months on the Arkonian planet, surgically altered to appear like a local, but he gets badly wounded, beyond their medical skills because his internal organs are unknown to them. Captain Jean-Luc Picard decides to speed up his official diplomatic approach, formally the First Contact, and intercede on Riker's behalf, but they are told by a fascinated open-minded Atkonian scientist that her planet's culture is particularly xenophobic so they reject any alien being as being unequal to them."
"Commander William Riker has been on an acculturation mission under an alias for months on the Arkonian planet, surgically altered to appear like a local, but he gets badly wounded, beyond their medical skills because his internal organs are unknown to them. Captain Jean-Luc Picard decides to speed up his official diplomatic approach, formally the First Contact, and intercede on Riker's behalf, but they are told by a fascinated open-minded Atkonian scientist that her planet's culture is particularly xenophobic so they reject any alien being as being unequal to them."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "Come Under The Way: Part 1." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by TV.com:
"Zach's old girlfriend is part of a cult in which he is currently investigating."
"Zach's old girlfriend is part of a cult in which he is currently investigating."
On this day in 1994, Babylon 5 aired "Infection." This served as the fourth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"A living weapon wreaks havoc on the station."
"A living weapon wreaks havoc on the station."
On this day in 1996, The Outer Limits aired "First Anniversary." This served as the seventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"As a husband celebrates his first wedding anniversary, he must struggle with the strange, growing revulsion he feels when he touches, smells, tastes or sees his otherwise stunningly beautiful and talented wife."
"As a husband celebrates his first wedding anniversary, he must struggle with the strange, growing revulsion he feels when he touches, smells, tastes or sees his otherwise stunningly beautiful and talented wife."
On this day in 1999, Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles aired an episode titled "Betrayal." According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"Arriving on the planet of Tophet, the Roughnecks are surprised to meet an advanced indigenous species. They claim the bugs came, but couldn't adapt to their climate and died. But, if this is the case, where are all the corpses then?"
"Arriving on the planet of Tophet, the Roughnecks are surprised to meet an advanced indigenous species. They claim the bugs came, but couldn't adapt to their climate and died. But, if this is the case, where are all the corpses then?"
On this day in 1999 (in Canada), Total Recall 2070 aired "Infiltration." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Hume and Farve's investigation of the murder of an Uber-Braun employee is severely hampered by the company itself and Rekall's new head of security Vincent Nagle."
"Hume and Farve's investigation of the murder of an Uber-Braun employee is severely hampered by the company itself and Rekall's new head of security Vincent Nagle."
On this day in 2001, Stargate: SG-1 aired "Double Jeopardy." Officially, this served as the twenty-first episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On Juna, SG-1 gets a hostile welcome from the local warriors' leader Darian, who seems incredulous they even dared to return. They loyally deliver Sam and Teal'c to Cronus and told them to bury the Stargate. Cronus orders Darian to decapitate Daniel by staff weapon- to find his head is robotic. Cronus's obvious astonishment makes Darian doubt his divinity. At the SGC, Harlan urge them to go on a mission. The master robot-creator tells SG-1 that the robot versions of them he created need to recharge after 48 hours. In order to prevent the Goa'uld gaining access to their duplicates' memories, SG-1 reluctantly go to Juna. Darian now joins them, but feels most of his people won't dare challenge Cronus. The two Teal'cs concentrate on revenging the original's father by attacking Cronus recklessly, while the Sams and Jacks deal with the military problems and overthrowing the Goa'uld rule."
"On Juna, SG-1 gets a hostile welcome from the local warriors' leader Darian, who seems incredulous they even dared to return. They loyally deliver Sam and Teal'c to Cronus and told them to bury the Stargate. Cronus orders Darian to decapitate Daniel by staff weapon- to find his head is robotic. Cronus's obvious astonishment makes Darian doubt his divinity. At the SGC, Harlan urge them to go on a mission. The master robot-creator tells SG-1 that the robot versions of them he created need to recharge after 48 hours. In order to prevent the Goa'uld gaining access to their duplicates' memories, SG-1 reluctantly go to Juna. Darian now joins them, but feels most of his people won't dare challenge Cronus. The two Teal'cs concentrate on revenging the original's father by attacking Cronus recklessly, while the Sams and Jacks deal with the military problems and overthrowing the Goa'uld rule."
On this day in 2004, Mutant X aired "A Normal Life." This served as the fourteenth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Mutant X tracks down a rogue scientist while Shalimar breaks away from the team to help Adam save the scientist and uncover the real bad guy."
"Mutant X tracks down a rogue scientist while Shalimar breaks away from the team to help Adam save the scientist and uncover the real bad guy."
On this day in 2004, Smallville aired "Krypto." This served as the fourteenth episode of the fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As if Lois Lane didn't make enough of a nuisance of herself now living at the Kent farm, she brings in Einstein, a golden retriever, who is the latest victim to be hit by her car, and she meanly calls him 'Clarky', while Clark, kind as ever, hopes to keep him as a pet if the owner isn't found, which his parents hope. Clark soon finds out it's a surviving dog of an experiment to give canines superpowers with daily injections of steroids mixed with meteorite fragments (kryptonite) produced at LuthorCorp, which Lex insists to Clark that the project was abandoned after animal activist protests, thinking they were all put down. Only later Clark finds out, the hard way, the dog and a Rothweiler are abused by evil Josh Greenfield and his kid brother Zack, who run the Smalville animal shelter and abuse dog whistles to control the super-dogs as weapons for robberies."
"As if Lois Lane didn't make enough of a nuisance of herself now living at the Kent farm, she brings in Einstein, a golden retriever, who is the latest victim to be hit by her car, and she meanly calls him 'Clarky', while Clark, kind as ever, hopes to keep him as a pet if the owner isn't found, which his parents hope. Clark soon finds out it's a surviving dog of an experiment to give canines superpowers with daily injections of steroids mixed with meteorite fragments (kryptonite) produced at LuthorCorp, which Lex insists to Clark that the project was abandoned after animal activist protests, thinking they were all put down. Only later Clark finds out, the hard way, the dog and a Rothweiler are abused by evil Josh Greenfield and his kid brother Zack, who run the Smalville animal shelter and abuse dog whistles to control the super-dogs as weapons for robberies."
On this day in 2006, Smallville aired "Cyborg." This served as the fifteenth episode of the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Victor Stone was a former football player for Metropolis until his car rolled over and Victor died along with his friends. Everyone thought Victor died until he was saved by a crazed scientist who's bent on turning a human into a 'cyborg.' After a faithful scientist frees Victor, he realizes his life is in jeopardy. After a rather unsuspecting run in with a familiar figure, Clark offers his help towards Victor. Soon, Clark finds out Lex is involved in everything that has happened to Victor and presses the issue, while in the meantime Lana takes care of Victor while he is being hunted down. After hearing Victor's passionate love story of his girl, Lana then realizes how much Clark and herself are parting ways. Elsewhere, Martha received an incriminating DVD-Rom showing Clark's abilities, and Lionel offers to help her find the blackmailer."
"Victor Stone was a former football player for Metropolis until his car rolled over and Victor died along with his friends. Everyone thought Victor died until he was saved by a crazed scientist who's bent on turning a human into a 'cyborg.' After a faithful scientist frees Victor, he realizes his life is in jeopardy. After a rather unsuspecting run in with a familiar figure, Clark offers his help towards Victor. Soon, Clark finds out Lex is involved in everything that has happened to Victor and presses the issue, while in the meantime Lana takes care of Victor while he is being hunted down. After hearing Victor's passionate love story of his girl, Lana then realizes how much Clark and herself are parting ways. Elsewhere, Martha received an incriminating DVD-Rom showing Clark's abilities, and Lionel offers to help her find the blackmailer."
On this day in 2009, Heroes aired "Chapter 3: Building 26." Officially, this served as the sixteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Imprisoned inside the super-secret 'Building 26' which is Nathan's base of operations to experiment and terminate people with abilities, Tracy struggles to survive various "heat" experiments as well as wait for an opportunity to try to escape. While the ruthless Hunter Davko obsessively continues to track down the heroes with the obsession of killing them all, Nathan deals with the President of the USA who begins to investigate Nathan's activities and tactics to hunt down the "targets". Meanwhile, Syler continues his quest to locate his biological father with both help and inference from Luke Campbell, as well as government agents now after both of them. Hiro, Ando, and Matt travel to India to find a new ally with abilities to help them survive. In California, Claire faces the wrath of her father."
"Imprisoned inside the super-secret 'Building 26' which is Nathan's base of operations to experiment and terminate people with abilities, Tracy struggles to survive various "heat" experiments as well as wait for an opportunity to try to escape. While the ruthless Hunter Davko obsessively continues to track down the heroes with the obsession of killing them all, Nathan deals with the President of the USA who begins to investigate Nathan's activities and tactics to hunt down the "targets". Meanwhile, Syler continues his quest to locate his biological father with both help and inference from Luke Campbell, as well as government agents now after both of them. Hiro, Ando, and Matt travel to India to find a new ally with abilities to help them survive. In California, Claire faces the wrath of her father."
On this day in 2009, Kyle XY aired "Welcome To Latnok." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Nicole is home and Cassidy admits Kyle has paid his debt after he visits Latnock's college campus facility, meets its generously provided for assorted 'regular' geniuses but declines to join. After the kids discover the Tragers can't pay the huge hospital bill, desperate plans are made to raise the fortune themselves. Josh thinks of renting out Jessi's flat as love nest. Kyle feels guilty for the accident and decides to win enough by entering a Latnock inventors competition, a floating board, but jealous regular Nate Harrison meanly sabotages his project. So Kyle still needs help from everybody else, and the clock is ticking."
"Nicole is home and Cassidy admits Kyle has paid his debt after he visits Latnock's college campus facility, meets its generously provided for assorted 'regular' geniuses but declines to join. After the kids discover the Tragers can't pay the huge hospital bill, desperate plans are made to raise the fortune themselves. Josh thinks of renting out Jessi's flat as love nest. Kyle feels guilty for the accident and decides to win enough by entering a Latnock inventors competition, a floating board, but jealous regular Nate Harrison meanly sabotages his project. So Kyle still needs help from everybody else, and the clock is ticking."
