Ernest Borgnine had a very impressive film career. His first work was done in 1951, and he worked in the biz all the way until 2012. Many folks remember him from CBS's great action/adventure program, Airwolf, where he appeared as the sidekick Dominic Santini. He had a solid role in Walt Disney's The Black Hole (1979). But I'll always remember him fondly as Cabbie from John Carpenter's dystopian epic Escape from New York (1981), one of my all-time favorite flicks. Though he's no longer with us, Borgnine was born on this day in 1917.
John McLiam enjoyed a guest-starring appearance aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation's third season outing, "Who Watchers the Watchers?" The talented actor also had roles on The Twilight Zone, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, The Outer Limits, The Invaders, Planet of the Apes (TV), The Invisible Man, The Food of the Gods (1976), The Incredible Hulk, Voyagers, and V. Though he's no longer with us, McLiam was born on this day in 1918.
The venerable Terence Bayler left behind a resume terrific with genre participation, including roles aboard Doctor Who, The Snow Queen (1976), The Light Princess (animated, 1978), Time Bandits (1981), Brazil (1985), Crystalstone (1987), Strange But True, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (2001). Though he's no longer with us, Bayler was born on this day in 1930.
Julie Gregg enjoyed some supporting screen time aboard such projects as TV's Batman, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, and The Incredible Hulk. Though she's no longer with us, Gregg was born on this day in 1937. [Source: IMDB.com]
In the late 1960's, Robert Sidaway had the good fortune to appear aboard the BBC's Doctor Who in a nine-episode run. Sidaway was born on this day in 1942.
Screenwriter and story editor David Gerrold has contributed to a solid handful of excellent properties including work for Star Trek, Star Trek: The Animated Series, Land of the Lost, Logan's Run (TV), Superboy, Babylon 5, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Sliders, Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II, and Axanar. Gerrold was born on this day in 1944.
Elaine Giftos' IMDB.com profile is fairly light since the dawn of the 21st century, but she definitely made some inroads into our beloved realm, enjoying guest roles in such properties as Kolchak: The Night Stalker, The Six Million Dollar Man, Through the Magic Pyramid, Knight Rider, and War of the Worlds (TV). Giftos was born on this day in 1945.
Michael Ontkean (shown above from his role of Harry S. Truman on TV's Twin Peaks) has only dabbled in Science Fiction with guest roles aboard PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal and The Outer Limits. Ontkean was born on this day in 1946.
Michael Des Barres maintains an incredible body of work. SciFi fans might recognize him from work aboard Ghoulies (1984), Nightflyers (1987), ALF, Super Force, Waxwork II: Lost In Time (1992), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman, and Sliders. Des Barres was born on this day in 1948. [Source: IMDB.com]
No, no, no: John Belushi was not a SciFi legend. What he was was a brilliant comedian, and -- on Saturday Night Live -- he gave Trekdom an absolutely pitch perfect William Shatner impression in a sketch poking fun at the show in brilliant, lighthearded fashion. Check it out if you can get your hands on it. Though he's no longer with us, Belushi was born on this day in 1949. [Source: IMDB.com]
William Allen Young enjoyed two appearances aboard the SciFi favorite Babylon 5 during that program's life. Young was born on this day in 1954.
Amick Byram was fortunate enough to score two different guest spots aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation during that program's life in TV syndication. Byram was born on this day in 1955.
Peter Woodward (shown above as Galen from the Babylon 5 spinoff, Crusade) has been all over the world of quality genre entertainment. He's had roles in Brimstone, Charmed, the Babylon 5 telefilms, Stargate: Atlantis, Fringe, and the short-lived Dracula TV series. Woodward was born on this day in 1956.
You serve the Empire, and you deserve a mention: Adrian Edmondson enjoyed a small amount of screen time aboard Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi (2017). Edmondson was born on this day in 1957. [Source: IMDB.com]
Even the critical darling Nastassja Kinski has dipped into SciFi's waters with a leading role aboard The Day The World Ended (2001) for Creature Features Productions. Kinski was born on this day in 1961.
Edward Atterton made an appearance in the Dune miniseries follow-up -- Children of Dune -- back in 2003. He also booked roles in the Mists of Avalon miniseries as a guest spot on Fox's Firefly. Atterton was born on this day in 1962.
You may not know his face, but chances are you've heard his voice ... or voices! Phil LaMarr has contributed to several SciFi-related animation projects, from Futurama, Samurai Jack, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Today, he celebrates his birthday, born on this day in 1967!
Though her small screen debut was playing plucky young Michelle Ryan aboard the cult SciFi series Salvage 1, Heather McAdam quickly moved into far more conventional dramas and comedies as tends to happen. She did make appearances in the TV movie Starflight as well as having a guest spots aboard Alien Nation and Quantum Leap. Heather: if you're reading, you always have a home in SciFi! McAdam was born on this day in 1968.
The luscious Stephanie Romanov had a few guest spots aboard the Time Travel drama, Seven Days, for UPN during that channel's life. She also enjoyed a recurring role aboard the vampire drama, Angel. Romanov was born on this day in 1969.
The lovely Kenya Moore set aside her 'Real Housewives' persona in order to take a guest role aboard Sharknado 4: The Fourth Awakens. Moore was born on this day in 1971.
William Gregory Lee joined Jessica Alba for several episodes of Dark Angel's run on Fox. Otherwise, he's trafficked a bit in the world of fantasy, leaving his SciFi visits pretty slim. Lee was born on this day in 1973.
Voice actress Lucy Montgomery gave the Torchwood audio universe a whirl with a role aboard its "Lost Souls" storyline. Montgomery was born on this day in 1975.
Earlier in her professional career, the lovely Victoria Sanchez lit some fires in the realm of Fantasy with some work aboard Tales From The Neverending Story TV series. Sanchez was born on this day in 1976. [Source: IMDB.com]
In 2009, Johann Urb saw the world come to its Mayan-prophesized end in Roland Emmerich's 2012. He's also had the chance to play in the Resident Evil universe with a role in Resident Evil: Retribution (2012). Urb was born on this day in 1977.
The lovely and funny Kristen Schaal mines the Apocalypse for laughs as part of the SciFi/Sitcom The Last Man on Earth. Schaal was born on this day in 1978.
Outside of a wildly impressive roster of voice acting appearances, the venerable Mark Hildreth has made terrific contributions to the world of Science Fiction and Fantasy. He's enjoyed meaty roles on Andromeda, The Dead Zone, Taken (TV miniseries), Stargate: Infinity, Earthsea, and V. Hildreth was born on this day in 1978.
If you follow the news, then you're aware that former Power Rangers star Ricardo Medina, Jr. has definitely fallen on some hard times (quite possibly owed to his own actions), but I'll still give him a birthday shout for his contributions to pop culture history. Medina, Jr. was born on this day in 1979. [Source: IMDB.com]
Legend of the Seeker's Craig Horner got his start in the single-season SciFi/Cult series, Cybergirl, for Australian television. Horner was born on this day in 1983.
While but an urchin, Remy Ryan came to work alongside Detroit's finest in Robocop 3 (1993). She also enjoyed a guest role aboard CBS's The Flash in the early 1990's. Ryan was born on this day in 1984.
Ashley C. Williams got her start in an uncredited role aboard the Fantasy Willow (1988) and has gone on to some very unusual projects throughout her career. She also participated in 2015's SciFi-lite flick Selene Hollow. Williams was born on this day in 1984. [Source: IMDB.com]
Luke Arnold is only one of the regulars exploring the SciFi/Fantasy mystery at the heart of Glitch on television. Arnold was born on this day in 1984. [Source: IMDB.com]
Young Justin Baldoni enjoyed a few appearances aboard NBC's popular Heroes during its original run on television. Baldoni was born on this day in 1984.
From the bio page on her website: "Aimée Carter is the author of multiple series for young adults and middle grade readers. The Goddess Test and The Blackcoat Rebellion young adult series are both out now from Harlequin Teen. Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den, the first in the Simon Thorn middle grade series, is out now from Bloomsbury US/UK." Carter was born on this day in 1986.
Take my word for it: Ireland's Ruth Bradley plays the prettiest, funniest drunk you'll ever see defending the Earth from an alien infestation of Grabbers! You'd do well to check out that release on home video. The actress was also seen in the BBC series Primeval and, most recently, AMC's Humans. Bradley was born on this day in 1987.
Ben Lamb enjoyed a supporting role aboard the popular Young Adult SciFi adaptation of Divergent (2014). Lamb was born on this day in 1989. [Source: IMDB.com]
Though he's probably more widely recognized from his handful of appearances on The CW's long-running Supernatural, Dylan Everett also made a few visits to the SciFi/Family program, Annedroids. Everett was born on this day in 1995.
One of newcomer Jonah Bobo's earliest roles was as the equally young 'Danny' in Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005). Bobo was born on this day in 1997.
On this day in 1927 (in Finland), The Last Man On Earth brought laughs to the predicament of the last man standing. 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 Monolith Monsters poked their spiked heads up out of the ground. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Rocks from a meteor which grow when in contact with water threaten a sleepy Southwestern desert community."
"Rocks from a meteor which grow when in contact with water threaten a sleepy Southwestern desert community."
On this day in 1966 (in Spain), X: The Man With The X-Ray Eyes took a look deeply into the souls of its characters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A doctor uses special eye drops to give himself x-ray vision, but the new power has disastrous consequences."
"A doctor uses special eye drops to give himself x-ray vision, but the new power has disastrous consequences."
On this day in 1968 (in Argentina), Frankenstein kicked off his cinematic tour to rule everything with the release of Frankenstein Conquers The World (aka Frankenstein Vs Baragon). According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Near the end of WWII, Germans transport the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster to Japan, where it is seeming lost in the bombing of Hiroshima. Years later a wild boy is found, born from the immortal heart."
"Near the end of WWII, Germans transport the immortal heart of Frankenstein's monster to Japan, where it is seeming lost in the bombing of Hiroshima. Years later a wild boy is found, born from the immortal heart."
On this day in 1970 (in Spain), Journey To The Seventh Planet took audiences on a trip to ... well ... the seventh planet. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Earth sends a five-man team to explore the frozen planet Uranus, only to find a temperate forest and sultry women from their past on it, courtesy of an alien brain with evil designs."
"Earth sends a five-man team to explore the frozen planet Uranus, only to find a temperate forest and sultry women from their past on it, courtesy of an alien brain with evil designs."
On this day in 1980 (in New Zealand and Peru), Ridley Scott's Alien bite those acid-spewing teeth into our collective consciousness. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounter a deadly lifeform after investigating an unknown transmission."
"The crew of a commercial spacecraft encounter a deadly lifeform after investigating an unknown transmission."
On this day in 1983 (in Spain), 1990: The Bronx Warriors gave audiences a look at a city-based Apocalypse ... with bikers! According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post-apocalyptic New York City, a policeman infiltrates the Bronx, which has become a battleground for several murderous street gangs."
"In a post-apocalyptic New York City, a policeman infiltrates the Bronx, which has become a battleground for several murderous street gangs."
On this day in 1985 (in Brazil), what played in the U.S. as a telefilm got a silver screen release when Caravan Of Courage: The Ewok Adventure played in theaters. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children, Mace and Cindel, on a quest to find their parents."
"Wicket the Ewok and his friends agree to help two shipwrecked human children, Mace and Cindel, on a quest to find their parents."
On this day in 1985 (in Norway), the crew of the Enterprise went into space to find their fallen comrade aboard Star Trek III: The Search For Spock. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned U.S.S. Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis Planet to recover Spock's body."
"Admiral Kirk and his bridge crew risk their careers stealing the decommissioned U.S.S. Enterprise to return to the restricted Genesis Planet to recover Spock's body."
On this day in 1988, Part 2 of Earth Star Voyager aired as part of a telefilm presentation aboard Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Earth Star Voyager is a spaceship sent to another solar system to prepare it for colonization. Earth itself is horribly polluted, so the mission is vitally important. But as the departing starship gets under way, signs begin to emerge that their mission may unwittingly be part of a larger conspiracy."
"The Earth Star Voyager is a spaceship sent to another solar system to prepare it for colonization. Earth itself is horribly polluted, so the mission is vitally important. But as the departing starship gets under way, signs begin to emerge that their mission may unwittingly be part of a larger conspiracy."
On this day in 1989 (in Slovenia), The Running Man put strongman Arnold Schwarzenegger in a race for his life. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom."
"In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom."
A star is born! On this day in 1997 (in Italy), Nirvana was achieved! Well, cinematically, that is. Written (in part) and directed by Gabriele Salvatores, the SciFi/Drama starred Christopher Lambert, Diego Abatantuono, and Sergio Rubini; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The main character Solo in Nirvana, a computer game developed by Jimi for release in 3 days, has gained self-awareness after a virus attack. Solo wants to be deleted. Jimi wants to find his ex."
"The main character Solo in Nirvana, a computer game developed by Jimi for release in 3 days, has gained self-awareness after a virus attack. Solo wants to be deleted. Jimi wants to find his ex."
On this day in 2003 (in Japan), the SciFi/Thriller Ice Planet enjoyed its home video premiere. The feature starred Sab Shimono and James O'Shea, and here's the plot summary as provided by Amazon.com:
"In the brief period of peace after a terrible war in a far future Earth, an outer-space military academy is attacked by an unknown and unstoppable alien force. The commander of the academy, along with a group of newly graduated cadets, escapes to a large research station. Pursued by the aliens, the station jumps through a mysterious hyperspace gateway that sends them to a planet in an unknown part of the universe. Where are they, and will they ever be able to return to Earth?"
"In the brief period of peace after a terrible war in a far future Earth, an outer-space military academy is attacked by an unknown and unstoppable alien force. The commander of the academy, along with a group of newly graduated cadets, escapes to a large research station. Pursued by the aliens, the station jumps through a mysterious hyperspace gateway that sends them to a planet in an unknown part of the universe. Where are they, and will they ever be able to return to Earth?"
On this day in 2004, the Fantasy/Telefilm Dragon Storm breathed fire over everyone watching. The feature starred Maxwell Caulfield and Angel Boris Reed, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Rival kings in the dark ages attempt to unite and defeat an alien dragon menace."
"Rival kings in the dark ages attempt to unite and defeat an alien dragon menace."
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in the Netherlands), La Antena (aka The Aerial) enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the International Film Festival Rotterdam. Written and directed by Esteban Sapir, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Alejandro Urdapilleta, Valeria Bertuccelli, and Julieta Cardinali; and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
""This near-silent black and white film from Argentina tells the story of a city that has lost its voice, stolen by Mr. TV, and the attempts of a small family to win the voice back. Similar in design to early German expressionist films."
""This near-silent black and white film from Argentina tells the story of a city that has lost its voice, stolen by Mr. TV, and the attempts of a small family to win the voice back. Similar in design to early German expressionist films."
On this day in 2007 (in Hungary), Sci-Fighter enjoyed its release on home video. Directed by Art Camacho, the SciFi/Thriller starred Don Wilson, Cynthia Rothrock, and Lorenzo Lamas; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A computer virus has invaded a virtual reality fighting game leaving a rebellious teen trapped within. Now the boy's father must enter the tainted program and battle his way through a deadly maze of martial arts fighters to save his son."
"A computer virus has invaded a virtual reality fighting game leaving a rebellious teen trapped within. Now the boy's father must enter the tainted program and battle his way through a deadly maze of martial arts fighters to save his son."
A star is born! On this day in 2011, Another Earth showed audiences ... well ... Another Earth with its first theatrical exhibition ever for audiences of the Sundance Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Mike Cahill, the film starred Brit Marling, William Mapother, and Matthew-Lee Erlbach; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth in the Solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident."
"On the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth in the Solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident."
A star is born! On this day in 2011, Perfect Sense played in its first theatrical exhibition ever for audiences in attendance of the Sundance Film Festival. Directed by David Mackenzie with a script from Kim Fupz Aakeson, the SciFi/Drama starred Ewan McGregor, Eva Green, and Lauren Tempany; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A chef and a scientist fall in love as an epidemic begins to rob people of their sensory perceptions."
"A chef and a scientist fall in love as an epidemic begins to rob people of their sensory perceptions."
A star is born! On this day in 2017, Future '38 enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Slamdance Film Festival in the United States. Written and directed by Jamie Greenberg, the SciFi/Comedy starred Betty Gilpin, Nick Westrate, and Ethan Phillips; and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"A 1938 screwball comedy set in the far future year of 2018."
"A 1938 screwball comedy set in the far future year of 2018."
On this day in 2019 (in Portugal), the SciFi/Drama Transit enjoyed a run through theaters. Adapted from a novel and directed by Christian Petzold, the film starred Franz Rogowski, Paula Beer, and Godehard Giese; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A man attempting to escape occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author whose identity he has assumed."
"A man attempting to escape occupied France falls in love with the wife of a dead author whose identity he has assumed."
A star is born! On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), Assassin 33 A.D. took audiences on a time trip to one of the most crucial moments in human history. Written and directed by Jim Carroll, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Morgan Roberts, Ilsa Levine, and Donny Boaz; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While doing research , a group of young geniuses accidentally stumble upon a secret terrorist plot to create a time machine to go back in time and change history."
"While doing research , a group of young geniuses accidentally stumble upon a secret terrorist plot to create a time machine to go back in time and change history."
On this day in 2020, Color Out Of Space enjoyed a full theatrical release in Sweden, an internet release in India, and a limited theatrical release in both the U.S. and Canada. Directed by Richard Stanley and inspired from a story by H.P. Lovecraft, the Fantasy feature starred Nicolas Cage, Joely Richardson, and Madeleine Arthur; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A secluded farm is struck by a strange meteorite which has apocalyptic consequences for the family living there and possibly the world."
"A secluded farm is struck by a strange meteorite which has apocalyptic consequences for the family living there and possibly the world."
On this day in 2020 (in the United Kingdom and Ireland), the 1973-produced SciFi/Fantasy The Holy Mountain enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a corrupt, greed-fueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a messianic character and seven materialistic figures to the Holy Mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment."
"In a corrupt, greed-fueled world, a powerful alchemist leads a messianic character and seven materialistic figures to the Holy Mountain, where they hope to achieve enlightenment."
On this day in 1953, Space Patrol aired "The Deadly Flower." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Solarguard.com:
"Without any logical explanation, a mass exodus by the population on the planet Neptune poses a security problem for the Space Patrol."
"Without any logical explanation, a mass exodus by the population on the planet Neptune poses a security problem for the Space Patrol."
On this day in 1967, The Invaders aired "The Mutation." This served as the third hour of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In a border town, David Vincent meets a stripper who claims to have seen something strange in the desert."
Wow. Hope he brought along enough singles ($1 bills) for that.
"In a border town, David Vincent meets a stripper who claims to have seen something strange in the desert."
Wow. Hope he brought along enough singles ($1 bills) for that.
On this day in 1968, Lost In Space aired "The Promised Planet." Officially, this served as the nineteeth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When the Robinsons nearly reach Alpha Centauri, they find a human base run by young people. They convince the adults that Penny and Will aren't their children and they leave in the Jupiter 2."
"When the Robinsons nearly reach Alpha Centauri, they find a human base run by young people. They convince the adults that Penny and Will aren't their children and they leave in the Jupiter 2."
Here's the straight dope on "That Which Survives" from IMDB.com:
"After the Enterprise landing party beams down to investigate a geologically interesting planet, their ship is hurled across the galaxy. Kirk and company find a deserted outpost guarded by the deadly image of a beautiful woman."
The program was part of Star Trek's third (and final) season, and it premiered on this day back in 1969.
"After the Enterprise landing party beams down to investigate a geologically interesting planet, their ship is hurled across the galaxy. Kirk and company find a deserted outpost guarded by the deadly image of a beautiful woman."
The program was part of Star Trek's third (and final) season, and it premiered on this day back in 1969.
On this day in 1970, Doctor Who aired "Spearhead From Space, Part 4." This served as the fourth episode of the program's seventh season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"With UNIT's investigation being blocked by the Replica of Scobie, the Doctor and Liz visit Madame Tussaud's to try and find out more as Channing prepares to activate the Autons."
"With UNIT's investigation being blocked by the Replica of Scobie, the Doctor and Liz visit Madame Tussaud's to try and find out more as Channing prepares to activate the Autons."
On this day in 1976, Doctor Who aired "The Brain of Morbius, Part 4." This served as the twentieth episode of the program's thirteenth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Morbius goes on the rampage, forcing the Doctor and Solon to team up to try and bring him back under control."
"Morbius goes on the rampage, forcing the Doctor and Solon to team up to try and bring him back under control."
Guess who's back? That's right! "Ardala Returns" in a very special episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century that aired on this day back in 1980. This time out, Ardala's plans include kidnapping Rogers so that she can infiltrate Earth's defenses with a clone copy of the captain himself; that way, she can attack our planet with the ultimate spy serving her evil bidding! How dastardly!
For the record: Just how lovely and memorable is this particular installment of Buck Rogers? Well, I find it worthy to note that its production personnel -- Hub Braden, Fred Luff III, and Frank Lombardo -- all shared the 1980 Primetime Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Art Direction for a Series' ... no small feat indeed.
For the record: Just how lovely and memorable is this particular installment of Buck Rogers? Well, I find it worthy to note that its production personnel -- Hub Braden, Fred Luff III, and Frank Lombardo -- all shared the 1980 Primetime Emmy nomination for 'Outstanding Art Direction for a Series' ... no small feat indeed.
On this day in 1981, Doctor Who aired "Warriors' Gate, Part 4." This served as the twentieth episode of the program's eighteenth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"After the Doctor and Romana save the Tharil race, Romana agrees to leave the Doctor to become the Tharils' 'Queen of Time.'"
"After the Doctor and Romana save the Tharil race, Romana agrees to leave the Doctor to become the Tharils' 'Queen of Time.'"
On this day in 1986, Knight Rider aired "Deadly Knightshade." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The four members of the Curtis trustees are being murdered one at a time. Now only Devon Miles and Dr. Ian Browning are left. Michael suspects that magician Austin Templeton could be the assassin, using his magic act as an alibi in each case. Bonnie disagrees, for she has fallen for the self proclaimed sorcerer's charms."
"The four members of the Curtis trustees are being murdered one at a time. Now only Devon Miles and Dr. Ian Browning are left. Michael suspects that magician Austin Templeton could be the assassin, using his magic act as an alibi in each case. Bonnie disagrees, for she has fallen for the self proclaimed sorcerer's charms."
On this day in 1993, the crew of the Space Rangers continued their short trip in television history. "The Trail" is described by IMDB.com as follows:
"Isogul frames Zylyn for the murder of the Graaka Karlat. Given overall human anti-Graaka sentiment, no one will testify on his behalf. Can Boon prove Zylyn's innocence before he does the honourable thing and commits ritual suicide?"
"Isogul frames Zylyn for the murder of the Graaka Karlat. Given overall human anti-Graaka sentiment, no one will testify on his behalf. Can Boon prove Zylyn's innocence before he does the honourable thing and commits ritual suicide?"
As part of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's inaugural season, the writers really tried to bring some fresh ideas to the process of storytelling. As an example, consider "Babel," an episode that aired on this day in 1993. Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"The crew and civilian population of Deep Space Nine begin to gabble when a plague, engineered by the Bajorans as a weapon against the Cardassians, accidentally gets released into the station's atmosphere."
"The crew and civilian population of Deep Space Nine begin to gabble when a plague, engineered by the Bajorans as a weapon against the Cardassians, accidentally gets released into the station's atmosphere."
On this day in 2000, Earth: Final Conflict aired "Keep Your Enemies Closer." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The shuttle Liam and Zo'or are in crashes over wilderness, but survive in safety bubbles. The people they meet live off the earth and know nothing of the Taelons. However, Zo'or is injured and missing a Synod meeting on the mother ship."
"The shuttle Liam and Zo'or are in crashes over wilderness, but survive in safety bubbles. The people they meet live off the earth and know nothing of the Taelons. However, Zo'or is injured and missing a Synod meeting on the mother ship."
On this day in 2001, First Wave aired "Beneath The Black Sky." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While chasing a gua prisoner through a forest, Cade is somehow transported to another dimension. Where he meets a mysterious humanoid, Xevallah that claims to be the last of his race. But before Cade can leave, he has to learn that the fight for the survival of Earth is not only physical but spiritual as well."
"While chasing a gua prisoner through a forest, Cade is somehow transported to another dimension. Where he meets a mysterious humanoid, Xevallah that claims to be the last of his race. But before Cade can leave, he has to learn that the fight for the survival of Earth is not only physical but spiritual as well."
On this day in 2001, Starhunter aired the thirteenth episode of its first season. The hour was titled "The Most Wanted Man," and here's the plot summary from Wikipedia.org:
"Rudolpho assigns Dante to bring in a man wanted by The Orchard named Harman who has superhuman speed and is evolving into something even more powerful. Getting in the way are a Mars Federation patrol who claims that Harman is their bounty, as well as a repo-man who wants Dante's ship because Rudolpho fell behind on his payments. Things become even more complicated when a third, unidentified ship arrives who Luc secretly contacts, and the trust between the two bounty hunters begins to shatter."
"Rudolpho assigns Dante to bring in a man wanted by The Orchard named Harman who has superhuman speed and is evolving into something even more powerful. Getting in the way are a Mars Federation patrol who claims that Harman is their bounty, as well as a repo-man who wants Dante's ship because Rudolpho fell behind on his payments. Things become even more complicated when a third, unidentified ship arrives who Luc secretly contacts, and the trust between the two bounty hunters begins to shatter."
On this day in 2001, B'Elanna is troubled by flashbacks of her own childhood as she grows overwhelmed with the prospect of giving birth to her own child in "Lineage."
On this day in 2003, Farscape continued the countdown toward the finale of its fourth season with an episode titled "Twice Shy." Here's the episode summary, compliments of IMDB.com:
"The crew goes into Tormented Space, where they hope to avoid both the Peacekeepers and Scarrans. The crew buys maps for the area, Chiana buys a slave girl and sets her free. The crew tries to contact the trader after discovering Rygel cheated them. The crew starts acting stranger than ever. Rygel's greedier, D'Argo's angrier, Chiana's passion is on overdrive, etc. Crichton's behavior towards Aeryn are finally revealed."
"The crew goes into Tormented Space, where they hope to avoid both the Peacekeepers and Scarrans. The crew buys maps for the area, Chiana buys a slave girl and sets her free. The crew tries to contact the trader after discovering Rygel cheated them. The crew starts acting stranger than ever. Rygel's greedier, D'Argo's angrier, Chiana's passion is on overdrive, etc. Crichton's behavior towards Aeryn are finally revealed."
On this day in 2005, the first season of Syfy's Battlestar Galactica came to a close with the airing of "Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part 2." Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"Infuriated that Roslin usurped his command by ordering Starbuck to steal the captured Raider, Adama decides that his only option is to storm Colonial One with marines and terminate her presidency. Starbuck reaches Caprica and finds the Arrow of Apollo in a museum, but she has to go through a copy of Number Six to get it."
"Infuriated that Roslin usurped his command by ordering Starbuck to steal the captured Raider, Adama decides that his only option is to storm Colonial One with marines and terminate her presidency. Starbuck reaches Caprica and finds the Arrow of Apollo in a museum, but she has to go through a copy of Number Six to get it."
On this day in 2009 (in the United Kingdom), Demons aired "Suckers." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Bad boy vampire Quincey (Ciaran McMenamin) is on the scene and causing havoc around London with his band of half-life misfits. Galvin and Luke must stop him, but there is more to Quincey than meets the eye. Luke discovers that Mina is a vampire, and that Quincey is in fact her own son, who she made a vampire to cure him of a deadly disease in the 1800s. Finally she drinks blood, enabling her to briefly see and kill Quincey."
"Bad boy vampire Quincey (Ciaran McMenamin) is on the scene and causing havoc around London with his band of half-life misfits. Galvin and Luke must stop him, but there is more to Quincey than meets the eye. Luke discovers that Mina is a vampire, and that Quincey is in fact her own son, who she made a vampire to cure him of a deadly disease in the 1800s. Finally she drinks blood, enabling her to briefly see and kill Quincey."
