Milburn Stone helped saved the Earth from certain doom inflicted by the Invaders From Mars (1953). Previously, he enjoyed a visit to the world of Horror/Fantasy with a role aboard Weird Woman (1944). Though he's no longer with us, Stone was born on this day in 1904.
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Star Trek: The Next Generation's first season was a mess of largely forgettable characters and stories, but one of the highpoints would have to be Ward Costello's appearance as a Starfleet officer with a deadly "Conspiracy" to hide. His career also includes appearances in such properties as Terror From The Year 5000 (1958), Return From Witch Mountain (1978), Goldengirl (1979), and Project X (1987). Though he's no longer with us, Costello was born on this day in 1919.
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IMDB.com reports that Beverly Tyler was mostly an actress who appeared in B-pictures, but looking as good as she does in her pin-ups one would find her nothing short of an A+ in my book! Still, her only true genre appearance was in a small role aboard Voodoo Island (1957) for Aubrey Schenck Productions. Though she's no longer with us, Tyler was born on this day in 1927.
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It isn't every day that SciFiHistory.Net gets to feature an actor that talent of Warren Oates, but that's only because actors of that talent tend to shy away from the realm of Science Fiction. I'd recently watched the actor play John Dillinger in Arrow's restored release of that 1973 film, and I'd completely forgotten the man appeared in an early episode of Irwin Allen's Lost In Space for CBS. Though he's no longer with us, Oates was born on this day in 1928.
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1985's Brazil is one of those (ahem) film classics that I just don't get. In fact, it's one of a rare breed of flicks which completely puts me to sleep. I kid you not. I've tried to watch this thing on three separate occasions, and -- each time -- I fall asleep. Still, I always appreciate what actress Katherine Helmond (pictured above) does in it, so I guess it's best to be thankful for small miracles. Though she's no longer with us, Helmond was born on this day in 1929.
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In 1972, he played an unnamed English officer in the theatrical adaptation of Kurt Vonnegut Jr's Slaughterhouse-Five directed by George Roy Hill. In 1983, he played the role of Falken -- the genius behind software that nearly brought about the definitive Global Thermonuclear War -- in John Badham's War Games. His name is John Wood, and -- though he's no longer with us -- Wood was born on this day in 1930.
Screen beauty Lisa Montell gave SciFi fans a welcome dose of her loveliness with a big role aboard World Without End (1956). Montell was born on this day in 1933.
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It may not count for much, but I'll take an appearance aboard the cult favorite Space:1999 and feature it here! Philip Madoc showed up on the program as well as putting in visits to the world of Doctor Who. Though he's no longer with us, Madoc was born on this day in 1934.
Today's audiences only recall the great Shirley Knight from modern comedies like As Good As It Gets (1997) or even Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), but I remember her playing opposite Martin Landau in "The Man Who Was Never Born," a 1963 episode of the legendary The Outer Limits. Knight was born on this day in 1936.
For what it's worth, Peggy Miley's resume may not have an awful lot of genre appearances in it, but there are a few deserving mention. She enjoyed visits to The Pretender, Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), 3rd Rock From The Sun, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, An Irish Vampire In Hollywood, Lab Rats, and Netflix's strangely popular Stranger Things. Miley was born on this day in 1941.
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Throughout his career, Blu Mankuma has a solid reputation in live action genre projects as well as voice acting in animated ones. He's been a part of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures, Conan: The Adventurer, the Robocop TV series, M.A.N.T.I.S., Forever Knight, Earth: Final Conflict, The X-Files, Robocop: Alpha Command, War Planets, Beast Wars: Transformers, First Wave, Seven Days, The Outer Limits, Stargate: SG-1, Stargate: Infinity, The Twilight Zone, Andromeda, 2012, and Smallville. Mankuma was born on this day in 1948.
Most Star Wars' fans know him as Porkins -- the rather portly X-Wing Fighter Pilot who suffered a cruel fate in the closing moments of A New Hope -- but he's also shown up in a handful of other signature productions. He appeared briefly as one of two government agents hiring Dr. Henry Jones Jr. (aka Indiana) to pursue the Lost Ark of the Covenant in Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark. His name is William Hootkins, and -- though he's no longer with us -- he was born on this day in 1948.
The incomparable Huey Lewis (above in the tie, of the band Huey Lewis and The News) had a terrific li'l cameo aboard 1985's Back To The Future, and he contributed two hits to the film's soundtrack. Lewis was born on this day in 1950.
Ben Powers is best known for his work in mainstream comedy, but he did enjoy a guest spot aboard NBC's popular The Greatest American Hero during its run. Though he's no longer with us, Powers was born on this day in 1950.
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Though the IMDB profile of the lovely Katherine Borowitz (above left) is rather slim, she still managed to squeeze in a guest spot aboard the Fantasy-themed Amazing Stories in the 1980's. Borowitz was born on this day in 1954.
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Don Stark (shown above right as 'Nicky the Nose' from the holodeck sequence of Star Trek: First Contact) is a veteran character actor who is known for making good things happen in smaller roles. He's booked appearances on The Twilight Zone, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Earth Minus Zero, Dark Skies, Timecop (TV series), and Stargate: SG-1. Stark was born on this day in 1954.
Aboard HBO's first season adaptation of Michael Crichton's Westworld, the talented Louis Herthum played the deeply-troubled android Peter Abernathy. Herthum was born on this day in 1956.
Pruitt Taylor Vince is one of those character actors who turns up all over the place in all types of projects. SciFi fans probably know him best for his work aboard Quantum Leap, The X-Files, The Cell (2000), and Heroes Reborn. Vince was born on this day in 1960.
Now, I'd rather not mince words, but so far as Sci-Fi goes I tend to think the works of Ronald Moore are a bit overrated. This isn't to say that I don't appreciate what he's done; rather I think the man gets far too much credit considered quite a bit of what he's done has been simply piled on the shoulders of others who've done at least as much before him. As an example, Star Trek was an entertainment juggernaut long before he came aboard; and while Battlestar Galactica certainly wasn't languishing in obscurity I didn't see the program improving in quality as it wore on. Still, kudos where kudos are deserved, but hopefully he'll give all of us an apology for hatching an entirely half-baked Helix on unsuspecting viewers. Moore was born on this day in 1964.
After appearing in 1985's time-travel classic Back to the Future, the lovely Claudia Wells largely dropped off the cinematic radar. Thankfully, she's started acting in features again, and we'll hopefully see her back on the silver screen very soon. Wells was born on this day in 1966.
The talented Jillian Armenante used her craft aboard Fox TV's relatively short-lived Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles for a two-episode stint. Armenante was born on this day in 1968.
Besides Science Fiction, one of my other great interests is the history surround America's Prohibition, a subject which HBO's stellar Boardwalk Empire explored in great detail. In that show, Michael Stuhlbarg (fabulously) played the always scheming Arnold Rothstein, one of the major players in Prohibition's (and American crime's) earliest days. The talented actor has had a variety of roles in features including the SciFi comedy, Men In Black III, which affords me the opportunity to feature him here. Also, he had a terrific supporting role in Arrival (2016). Stuhlbarg was born on this day in 1968.
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English-born Nicola Stephenson helped fight back against the dreaded Superstorm, a BBC/TV Miniseries from 2007. Stephenson was born on this day in 1971.
Nia Roberts enjoyed screen time aboard a pair of episodes -- "Cold Blood" and "The Hungry Earth" -- of the BBC's long-running Doctor Who. Roberts was born on this day in 1972.
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HubbaHubba Alert! The lovely Gianna Patton has enjoyed small roles in such SciFi properties as Andromeda and Stargate: SG-1. Patton was born on this day in 1974.
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Though a trip into the realm of Westword might pose some personal jeopardy, I might be willing to take the risk so long as I got to hang around with the dreamy Lena Georgas. She's also been a part of Kingdom Hospital, Flashforward, and Interstellar (2014). Georgas was born on this day in 1979.
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Count on the lovely Menik Gooneratne to work hard at maintaining her sanity as part of her role in the Fantasy/Comedy The Wizards of Aus. Gooneratne was born on this day in 1979.
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Edmund Kingsley explored a sliver of the final frontier in his role aboard Capsule (2016). He also had a small role aboard the Fantasy-themed Hugo (2011). Kingsley was born on this day in 1982.
I tried -- I really did -- to enjoy AMC's The Walking Dead spin-off, Fear The Walking Dead; alas, it wasn't meant to be. Still, kudos to the lovely and talented Danay Garcia for bringing her gifts to the program. She's also appeared on the CW's long-running Supernatural in a guest role. Garcia was born on this day in 1984.
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The lovely Stephanie McIntosh has waded into the realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy with a role aboard Legacy Of The Silver Shadow (TV). McIntosh was born on this day in 1985.
SciFi and Young Adult author Meagan Spooner has built an impressive roster of inspired reads including the Skylark Trilogy and the Starbound Trilogy. Her tale 'These Broken Stars' has even been optioned for television production as a vehicle by genre star Eric Balfour. Spooner was born on this day in 1985.
Jason Dolley put his skills to good use as part of Walt Disney's SciFi/Comedy Minutemen (2008). Dolley was born on this day in 1991.
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A star is born! On this day in 1959 (in Bryan, Texas), The Wasp Woman took its initial flight on the silver screen. Directed by genre legend Roger Corman, the SciFi/Horror starred Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, and Barboura Morris; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The head of a major cosmetics company experiments on herself with a youth formula made from royal jelly extracted from wasps, but the formula's side effects have deadly consequences."
"The head of a major cosmetics company experiments on herself with a youth formula made from royal jelly extracted from wasps, but the formula's side effects have deadly consequences."
On this day in 1962 (in the U.S.), Panic In Year Zero! gave audiences on the early 1960's one look at our impending Apocalypse. Directed by and starring Ray Milland, the SciFi/Drama also starred Jean Hagen, Frankie Avalon, and Mary Mitchel; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While on a fishing trip, Harry Baldwin (Ray Milland) and his family hear an immense explosion and realise the awful truth; Los Angeles has been leveled by a nuclear attack. Mayhem and madness are everywhere. Escaping to the hills with his family, he sets about the business of surviving in a world where, he knows, the old ideals of humanity will be its first casualties. Not one to give up, Harry doors things to make sure his family has a chance at surviving."
"While on a fishing trip, Harry Baldwin (Ray Milland) and his family hear an immense explosion and realise the awful truth; Los Angeles has been leveled by a nuclear attack. Mayhem and madness are everywhere. Escaping to the hills with his family, he sets about the business of surviving in a world where, he knows, the old ideals of humanity will be its first casualties. Not one to give up, Harry doors things to make sure his family has a chance at surviving."
On this day in 1971 (in Spain), In The Folds Of The Flesh drew first blood for audiences watching. Written (in part) and directed by Sergio Bergonzelli, the Horror film starred Eleonora Rossi Drago, Pier Angeli, and Fernando Sancho; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The guests of a villa are killed off one by one by their hosts. Incest, decapitations and a cyanide bath feature amongst the other bizarre delights."
"The guests of a villa are killed off one by one by their hosts. Incest, decapitations and a cyanide bath feature amongst the other bizarre delights."
A star is born! On this day in 1972 (in the U.S.), the good people of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania were treated to the big screen launch of The Deathmaster. Directed by Ray Danton from a story by R.L. Grove, the Horror/Fantasy starred Robert Quarry, Bill Ewing, and Brenda Dickson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Quarry is a mysterious, articulate stranger who draws a cult like following of local hippies. Rather than showing them peace and love, he has more sinister plans for them, as he is a vampire."
"Quarry is a mysterious, articulate stranger who draws a cult like following of local hippies. Rather than showing them peace and love, he has more sinister plans for them, as he is a vampire."
A star is born! On this day in 1978 (in France), The Grapes Of Death mixed a bit of Horror with a bit of Fantasy. Written (in part) and directed by Jean Rollin, the feature starred Marie Georges-Pascal, Félix Marten, and Mirella Rancelot. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young woman discovers that the pesticide being sprayed on vineyards is turning people into killer zombies."
"A young woman discovers that the pesticide being sprayed on vineyards is turning people into killer zombies."
On this day in 1979 (in Argentina), the Lords of Kobol were pleased with the silver screen release of Battlestar Galactica. Written for the screen by Glen Larson and directed by Richard A. Colla, the film starred Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
On this day in 1979 (in France), The Crazies went a little bit crazy at the box office. Written (in part) and directed by George A. Romero, the Fantasy/Horror starred Lane Carroll, Will MacMillan, and Harold Wayne Jones; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The military attempts to contain a manmade combat virus that causes death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town."
"The military attempts to contain a manmade combat virus that causes death and permanent insanity in those infected, as it overtakes a small Pennsylvania town."
On this day in 1984 (in Spain), Spasms twitched their way onto the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by William Fruet, the SciFi/Horror starred Oliver Reed, Peter Fonda, and Kerrie Keane; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A gigantic serpent is captured on a remote island and shipped to an American college for experimentation. A British millionaire and an American scientist find themselves in hot pursuit of the beast when it escapes from captivity and starts to kill innocent people."
"A gigantic serpent is captured on a remote island and shipped to an American college for experimentation. A British millionaire and an American scientist find themselves in hot pursuit of the beast when it escapes from captivity and starts to kill innocent people."
On this day in 1985 (in Ireland), Walt Disney's Baby: Secret Of The Lost Legend went a little bit Jurassic in the modern era. The film starred William Katt and Sean Young, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A paleontologist and her husband discover a mother and baby brontosaurus in Africa, and try to protect them from a group of hunters intent on capturing the dinosaurs."
"A paleontologist and her husband discover a mother and baby brontosaurus in Africa, and try to protect them from a group of hunters intent on capturing the dinosaurs."
On this day in 1990 (in Hungary), the SciFi/Comedy My Stepmother Is An Alien enjoyed its theatrical release. The feature starred Dan Aykroyd and Kim Basinger, and here’s the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
“An alien is sent on a secret mission to Earth, where she appears as a gorgeous, attractive, and single lady. Her mission is to make contact with a rather nerdy young scientist, who's quite overwhelmed by her attentions, and isn't aware of the connection between her arrival and his work.”
“An alien is sent on a secret mission to Earth, where she appears as a gorgeous, attractive, and single lady. Her mission is to make contact with a rather nerdy young scientist, who's quite overwhelmed by her attentions, and isn't aware of the connection between her arrival and his work.”
A star is born! On this day in 1991, Alligator II: The Mutation took a bite out of crime. The sequel starred Joseph Bologna and Dee Wallace, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A giant alligator runs riot in a small town with a lake connected to a sewer/drainage system. Typical plot; nobody believes the sightings until lots of people have been killed."
"A giant alligator runs riot in a small town with a lake connected to a sewer/drainage system. Typical plot; nobody believes the sightings until lots of people have been killed."
A star is born! On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), 12:01 sent home audiences on a trip through a time loop. Directed by Jack Sholder, the SciFi/Comedy starred Helen Slater, Jonathan Silverman, and Nicolas Surovy. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man likes a woman at work. He sees her get murdered. He gets drunk and zapped at 12:01AM. Next morning she's back and everything is exactly like the day before. The time loops gives him chances to save her."
"A man likes a woman at work. He sees her get murdered. He gets drunk and zapped at 12:01AM. Next morning she's back and everything is exactly like the day before. The time loops gives him chances to save her."
On this day in 1996 (in Japan), Alien Nation: Body And Soul enjoyed its debut on home video. Directed by franchise creator Kenneth Johnson, the telefilm starred Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, and Michele Scarabelli; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sikes and Francisco are called in to a case when a mysterious young girl, who looks part Newcomer, part human, appears. Her huge, brutish counterpart tries to free her from the precinct, and their bizarre relationship turns out to be the result of a slaveship medical experiment. Meanwhile, Cathy and Matt are going to sex school, in preparation of becoming intimate, while Buck distresses his parents by his anti-human opinions."
"Sikes and Francisco are called in to a case when a mysterious young girl, who looks part Newcomer, part human, appears. Her huge, brutish counterpart tries to free her from the precinct, and their bizarre relationship turns out to be the result of a slaveship medical experiment. Meanwhile, Cathy and Matt are going to sex school, in preparation of becoming intimate, while Buck distresses his parents by his anti-human opinions."
On this day in 1996 (in Finland And Portugal), Pamela Anderson came out with (ahem) both barrels firing aboard Dark Horse's big screen adaptation of Barb Wire. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During the Second American Civil War in 2017, Barb Wire owns a nightclub called the Hammerhead. Things become complicated when her ex-lover Axel Hood, who is married to the fugitive Corrina Devonshire, re-enters her life."
"During the Second American Civil War in 2017, Barb Wire owns a nightclub called the Hammerhead. Things become complicated when her ex-lover Axel Hood, who is married to the fugitive Corrina Devonshire, re-enters her life."
A star is born ... so open wide! On this day in 2000 (in Argentina), Crocodile came out of the marshes for its release on home video. Directed by Tobe Hooper, the Horror/Fantasy starred Mark McLachlan, Caitlin Martin, and Chris Solari. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Eight college students board a houseboat for their spring vacation that promises to be the best of their young lives...how many will survive?"
"Eight college students board a houseboat for their spring vacation that promises to be the best of their young lives...how many will survive?"
On this day in 2000 (in Sweden), Open Your Eyes opened an audience's eyes to the prospects of wonder with its release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Alejandro Amenábar, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Eduardo Noriega, Penélope Cruz, and Mateo Gil; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A very handsome man finds the love of his life, but he suffers an accident and needs to have his face rebuilt by surgery after it is severely disfigured."
"A very handsome man finds the love of his life, but he suffers an accident and needs to have his face rebuilt by surgery after it is severely disfigured."
On this day in 2011, the Fantasy-themed Bloodrayne: The Third Reich enjoyed its premiere in the U.S. home video market. The feature starred Natassia Malthe and Brendan Fletcher, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Rayne fights against the Nazis in Europe during World War II, encountering Ekart Brand, a Nazi leader whose target is to inject Adolf Hitler with Rayne's blood in an attempt to transform him into a dhampir and attain immortality."
"Rayne fights against the Nazis in Europe during World War II, encountering Ekart Brand, a Nazi leader whose target is to inject Adolf Hitler with Rayne's blood in an attempt to transform him into a dhampir and attain immortality."
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Absence enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written (in part) and directed by Jimmy Loweree, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Erin Way, Eric Matheny, and Ryan Smale. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After her unborn baby is snatched from her womb, Liz and her husband take a vacation to help them overcome the horrifying and mysterious loss. Her brother documents the trip as Liz continues to be terrorized by an unknown force."
"After her unborn baby is snatched from her womb, Liz and her husband take a vacation to help them overcome the horrifying and mysterious loss. Her brother documents the trip as Liz continues to be terrorized by an unknown force."
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Sinister Squad drummed up what dark business it could. Written and directed by Jeremy M. Inman, the Horror/Fantasy starred Johnny Rey Diaz, Christina Licciardi, and Lindsay Sawyer. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a supernatural cult threatens Earth, Alice must assemble a team of fairy tale villains to face the literal forces of Death."
"When a supernatural cult threatens Earth, Alice must assemble a team of fairy tale villains to face the literal forces of Death."
A star is born! On this day in 2016, The Sector took audiences into yet one more dystopian tomorrow. The film starred Eric Roberts and Lance Henriksen, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"In a dystopian world, a bounty hunter sets out to capture a ruthless band of outlaws who have kidnapped an important father and daughter through a world of multiverses. Unbeknownst to the Outlaws and the Bounty Hunter is that another, more powerful man known only as The Finisher has plans of his own."
"In a dystopian world, a bounty hunter sets out to capture a ruthless band of outlaws who have kidnapped an important father and daughter through a world of multiverses. Unbeknownst to the Outlaws and the Bounty Hunter is that another, more powerful man known only as The Finisher has plans of his own."
On this day in 2017 (in the Philippines), the SciFi/Thriller Magellan landed in theatres. The feature starred Brandon Ray Olive and Whitney Palmer, and here's the plot summary as cited on the reliable IMDB.com:
"After NASA picks up a trio of mysterious signals from within our own solar system, astronaut Roger Nelson is dispatched on a multi-year solo mission aboard the Magellan spacecraft to investigate the sources."
"After NASA picks up a trio of mysterious signals from within our own solar system, astronaut Roger Nelson is dispatched on a multi-year solo mission aboard the Magellan spacecraft to investigate the sources."
On this day in 2017, Space Guardians delivered up SciFi with a decidedly kid-friendly angle. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Galaxy is being threatened by an cat robot that is very evil and an group known as the Space Guardians, an alien group of Superheros is tasked to stop it. And newest member of the Space Guardians, Squeak must join up with an old veteran, Ham Sanders to stop the evil cat-bot and prevent him from destroying the known universe and thereby save the day."
"The Galaxy is being threatened by an cat robot that is very evil and an group known as the Space Guardians, an alien group of Superheros is tasked to stop it. And newest member of the Space Guardians, Squeak must join up with an old veteran, Ham Sanders to stop the evil cat-bot and prevent him from destroying the known universe and thereby save the day."
On this day in 1952, Space Patrol aired "The Stolen Barrier." This served as the twenty-seventh episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from Space Patrol TV Shows:
"A scientist has developed a force field barrier at Space Patrol research laboratory on earth and decides to keep the invention a secret. Employing the barrier as a shield to protect himself, he makes his getaway with Commander Corry in hot pursuit."
"A scientist has developed a force field barrier at Space Patrol research laboratory on earth and decides to keep the invention a secret. Employing the barrier as a shield to protect himself, he makes his getaway with Commander Corry in hot pursuit."
On this day in 1960 (in Finland), Captain Midnight aired the ominously titled "Peril From The Arctic." This served as the twenty-sixth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"On a mission to Alaska, Captain Midnight and Ikky respond to a Mayday message. They make a landing in the remote northwest and discover a cabin where a renegade scientist is experimenting with an anti-magnetic force which is intended to form the basis of a military attack against the United States."
"On a mission to Alaska, Captain Midnight and Ikky respond to a Mayday message. They make a landing in the remote northwest and discover a cabin where a renegade scientist is experimenting with an anti-magnetic force which is intended to form the basis of a military attack against the United States."
On this day in 1962, The Andromeda Breakthrough aired "Gale Warning." This served as the second episode of the program's second season (as continued from A For Andromeda), and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"Fleming and Andromeda are being hunted both by the British Government and by the Intel trading consortium, who are developing another supercomputer in the newly-independent Middle Eastern country of Azaran."
"Fleming and Andromeda are being hunted both by the British Government and by the Intel trading consortium, who are developing another supercomputer in the newly-independent Middle Eastern country of Azaran."
On this day in 1979, Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4026: The Atlantic Queen Incident." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Passengers and crew of the cruise ship Atlantic Queen have a close encounter with two UFO's. Captain Ryan and S Sgt. Fitz hitch a ride with a Coast Guard helicopter to investigate theirs claims while they are still at sea."
"Passengers and crew of the cruise ship Atlantic Queen have a close encounter with two UFO's. Captain Ryan and S Sgt. Fitz hitch a ride with a Coast Guard helicopter to investigate theirs claims while they are still at sea."
On this day in 2003, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed aired "Asuran." This served as the thirty-ninth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
"A war is under way between genetically enhanced Coordinators and unmodified Naturals."
On this day in 2008, Doctor Who aired the prophetically-named "Journey's End." This served as the thirteenth episode of the (relaunched) program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as listed on IMDB.com:
"The Doctor and his companions prepare to do battle with Davros and the Daleks who are out to destroy everything and everyone in the universe other than themselves. All seems lost when the Daleks apparently destroy the TARDIS but it's not that simple as an empowered Donna - and a new version of the Doctor - take control and face the Dalek menace head on. For one of the Doctor's companions however, there will be a heavy price to pay."
"The Doctor and his companions prepare to do battle with Davros and the Daleks who are out to destroy everything and everyone in the universe other than themselves. All seems lost when the Daleks apparently destroy the TARDIS but it's not that simple as an empowered Donna - and a new version of the Doctor - take control and face the Dalek menace head on. For one of the Doctor's companions however, there will be a heavy price to pay."
On this day in 2012, TRON:Uprising aired "Isolated." This served as the sixth episode of the program's only season on television, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Beck infiltrates Tesler's base to steal a data cube. While trying to escape with the data cube, Beck gets stranded on an island with Paige. Both have to call a truce in order to devise a way off the island."
"Beck infiltrates Tesler's base to steal a data cube. While trying to escape with the data cube, Beck gets stranded on an island with Paige. Both have to call a truce in order to devise a way off the island."
On this day in 2015, Marvel's Avengers Assemble aired "Terminal Velocity." This served as the twentieth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"The Squadron Supreme's fastest member Speed Demon is on the loose and wreaking havoc throughout Avengers Tower. Hulk must save the day by fighting the high velocity villain. Meanwhile, the other Avengers face off against Hyperion."
"The Squadron Supreme's fastest member Speed Demon is on the loose and wreaking havoc throughout Avengers Tower. Hulk must save the day by fighting the high velocity villain. Meanwhile, the other Avengers face off against Hyperion."
On this day in 2015, TNT's Falling Skies aired "Hunger Pains." This served as the second episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A surprise skitter attack leaves the 2nd Mass without food. In desperation, Maggie, Ben, Pope, and Sara go on a dangerous mission hoping to find supplies. Along the way, they encounter a family deeply scarred by the Espheni plan. Maggie must make false promises to insure the 2nd Masses' survival."
"A surprise skitter attack leaves the 2nd Mass without food. In desperation, Maggie, Ben, Pope, and Sara go on a dangerous mission hoping to find supplies. Along the way, they encounter a family deeply scarred by the Espheni plan. Maggie must make false promises to insure the 2nd Masses' survival."
On this day in 2015, Humans aired the second episode of its first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Niska stages a brutal escape from the brothel and Leo's secret is revealed. Meanwhile, George is horrified to be given a new Synth, Vera."
"Niska stages a brutal escape from the brothel and Leo's secret is revealed. Meanwhile, George is horrified to be given a new Synth, Vera."
On this day in 2015, World Trigger aired "Hero And Partner." This served as the thirty-seventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by the World Trigger Wiki:
"Osamu speaks with his mother, Usami, and Yūma after waking up in the hospital. Then, Karasawa appears to take him to a press conference and give him a chance to defend himself after being used as a scapegoat by Border's upper echelons."
"Osamu speaks with his mother, Usami, and Yūma after waking up in the hospital. Then, Karasawa appears to take him to a press conference and give him a chance to defend himself after being used as a scapegoat by Border's upper echelons."
On this day in 2016, Zoo aired "Collision Point." This served as the third episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After tragedy strikes their only ally within the government, the team is left on their own to stop a surge of animal-related attacks from destroying the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Also, new team member Dariela makes a shocking discovery about General Davies, head of the Noah Objective, and in the Canadian wilderness, Jamie witnesses the animals' broadening effect on the environment and uncovers a troubling detail about Logan."
"After tragedy strikes their only ally within the government, the team is left on their own to stop a surge of animal-related attacks from destroying the city of Geneva, Switzerland. Also, new team member Dariela makes a shocking discovery about General Davies, head of the Noah Objective, and in the Canadian wilderness, Jamie witnesses the animals' broadening effect on the environment and uncovers a troubling detail about Logan."
On this day in 2017, Cleverman aired "Bindawu." This served as the second episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Waruu takes a position in government for the Inclusion Initiative while Koen vows to do whatever he can to help the Hairy people."
"Waruu takes a position in government for the Inclusion Initiative while Koen vows to do whatever he can to help the Hairy people."
