Milburn Stone helped saved the Earth from certain doom inflicted by the Invaders From Mars (1953). Previously, he enjoyed visits to the world of Horror/Fantasy with a role aboard Invisible Agent (1942), Captive Wild Woman (1943), The Mad Ghoul (1943), Jungle Woman (1944), Weird Woman (1944), The Frozen Ghost (1945), and The Spider Woman Strikes Back (1946). Though he's no longer with us, Stone was born on this day in 1904.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received an all-new home video release of Invaders From Mars (1953) -- in which Stone played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received an all-new home video release of Invaders From Mars (1953) -- in which Stone played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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. Other genre work includes roles aboard The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Blue Thunder (1983), and Tales Of The Unexpected. 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.
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Screen beauty Lisa Montell gave SciFi fans a welcome dose of her loveliness with a big role aboard World Without End (1956). She also paid a visit to the world of TV's One Step Beyond. Though she's no longer with us, 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. Genre fans might also spot the actor in roles from Out Of This World, Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966), The Saint, Berserk (1967), The Avengers, The Champions, Journey To The Far Side Of The Sun (1969), My Partner The Ghost, UFO, Dr Jekyll & Sister Hyde (1971), and Survivors. Though he's no longer with us, Madoc was born on this day in 1934.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2025, I received an complimentary all-new home video release of Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966) -- in which Madoc played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2025, I received an complimentary all-new home video release of Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. (1966) -- in which Madoc played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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. Though she's no longer with us, Knight was born on this day in 1936.
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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.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a complimentary new home video release of RoboCop: The Series -- in which Mankuma played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review of the series' pilot right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a complimentary new home video release of RoboCop: The Series -- in which Mankuma played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review of the series' pilot right here.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Now, I'd rather not mince words, but so far as SciFi goes I tend to think the works of Ronald Moore are a bit overrated. (I said what I said!) 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2016, I caught a theatrical screening of Arrival (2016) when it made the rounds in theaters near me. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2016, I caught a theatrical screening of Arrival (2016) when it made the rounds in theaters near me. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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On this day in 1957 (in Austria), the 1931-produced Frankenstein enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. James Whale directed the motion picture from an adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, and the feature starred Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff, and others. For those born on an island, here's the plot summary as provided by the folks at IMDB.com:
"Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He succeeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again."
For the record:
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I purchased a Blu-ray copy of Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection from Amazon.com so that I could enjoy the entire Frankenstein family at my leisure. Interested in knowing what I thought of the first picture? Readers can find my review right here.
"Henry Frankenstein is a doctor who is trying to discover a way to make the dead walk. He succeeds and creates a monster that has to deal with living again."
For the record:
- In 1991, Frankenstein was inducted into the National Film Registry of the U.S. Library of Congress. The National Film Registry seeks to preserve films based on their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contributions to history.
- At the 2005 Saturn Awards, Frankenstein was included as part of an all-new home video release -- The Monster Legacy Collection -- that received a nomination in the category of 'Best DVD Collection.'
- At the 2013 Saturn Awards, Frankenstein took home top honors when it was included as part of an all-new home video release -- Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection -- in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Collection.'
- At the 2015 Saturn Awards, Frankenstein was included as part of another all-new home video release -- Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30 Film Collection '-- that received a nomination in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Collection.'
- At the 2017 Saturn Awards, Frankenstein took home top honors once again when it was included as part of an all-new home video release -- Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection -- in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Collection.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I purchased a Blu-ray copy of Frankenstein: Complete Legacy Collection from Amazon.com so that I could enjoy the entire Frankenstein family at my leisure. Interested in knowing what I thought of the first picture? Readers can find my review right here.
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 from a story by Leo Gordon and Kinta Zertuche, the SciFi/Horror starred Susan Cabot, Anthony Eisley, Barboura Morris, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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, Mary Mitchel, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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, Fernando Sancho, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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, Brenda Dickson, and others. 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, Mirella Rancelot, and others. 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. Directed by Richard A. Colla and Alan J. Levi, this big screen presentation starred Lorne Greene, Richard Hatch, and Dirk Benedict. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After 1,000 years of war, the humans from the Twelve Colonies are near to celebrate an armistice with the evil Cylon Empire. Out of the blue, the Cylons betray the pact and destroy the Colonies and their entire fleet, except the Battlestar Galactica. Commander Adama summons the few survivors from all the Colonies to follow him on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth. However, they are short of water, supplies and fuel and they head to the planet Carillon to replenish the fleet and get the supplies. Adama's son, the warrior Captain Apollo, and his partners Lieutenants Starbuck and Boomer destroy the mines left by the Cylons and they reach the planet. They are welcomed by the inhabitants and find the paradise. Meanwhile, the self-serving human leader Sire Uri wants to destroy their arms and live in the Cylon Empire despite the contempt of Adama. Sire Uri decides to give medals to Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer for their bravery on Carillon and invites the warriors to come to the party. However, Adama believes that it is a trap for the Galactica. What can he do?"
For the record:
Back in the day -- way before streaming and home video options -- one of the tricks that producers could employ to convince major studios to invest in expensive projects was to shoot a property for U.S. television broadcast but also make plans to release it theatrically. Sometimes this was done domestically (typically with a limited release so as to not eliminate prospects for a solid homegrown audience) but more often than not it was done outside the country wherein weekly TV broadcasts relied on syndication deals or other agreements. Popular TV producer Glen Larson did this with Battlestar Galactica on a few occasions (in unique and creative ways), and this was BSG's first theatrical presentation ever ... and it was behind the Maple Curtain up north of the U.S. in Canada. Frak!
"After 1,000 years of war, the humans from the Twelve Colonies are near to celebrate an armistice with the evil Cylon Empire. Out of the blue, the Cylons betray the pact and destroy the Colonies and their entire fleet, except the Battlestar Galactica. Commander Adama summons the few survivors from all the Colonies to follow him on a journey to find the mythical planet Earth. However, they are short of water, supplies and fuel and they head to the planet Carillon to replenish the fleet and get the supplies. Adama's son, the warrior Captain Apollo, and his partners Lieutenants Starbuck and Boomer destroy the mines left by the Cylons and they reach the planet. They are welcomed by the inhabitants and find the paradise. Meanwhile, the self-serving human leader Sire Uri wants to destroy their arms and live in the Cylon Empire despite the contempt of Adama. Sire Uri decides to give medals to Apollo, Starbuck and Boomer for their bravery on Carillon and invites the warriors to come to the party. However, Adama believes that it is a trap for the Galactica. What can he do?"
For the record:
Back in the day -- way before streaming and home video options -- one of the tricks that producers could employ to convince major studios to invest in expensive projects was to shoot a property for U.S. television broadcast but also make plans to release it theatrically. Sometimes this was done domestically (typically with a limited release so as to not eliminate prospects for a solid homegrown audience) but more often than not it was done outside the country wherein weekly TV broadcasts relied on syndication deals or other agreements. Popular TV producer Glen Larson did this with Battlestar Galactica on a few occasions (in unique and creative ways), and this was BSG's first theatrical presentation ever ... and it was behind the Maple Curtain up north of the U.S. in Canada. Frak!
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 1980 (in Japan), The Final Countdown pitted two world powers against one another once more in a defining moment from world history. Directed by Don Taylor from a story by Thomas Hunter, Peter Powell, David Ambrose, and Gerry Davis, the SciFi feature starred Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In 1980, the assistant of the Department of Defense Warren Lasky is assigned by his mysterious chief Richard Tideman to visit the aircraft carrier USS Nimtz commanded by Capt. Matthew Yelland as an observer of the routines. Lasky finds that Wing Commander Richard T. Owens has a great knowledge of history. Out of the blue, the vessel faces a weird storm and they find that they have traveled back in time to the eve of the attack of Pearl Harbor on 06 December 1941. When the two Japanese Zeros attack the motorboat of Senator Samuel Chapman, the crew of the Nimitz rescues the senator and his assistant Laurel Scott. But sooner Lasky learns that the senator had disappeared on that day and Capt. Matthew Yelland is planning to attack the Japanese. Will these actions create a time paradox?"
For the record:
The Final Countdown received a bit of extra love from the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films as it was nominated for 'Best Actor' and 'Best Science Fiction Film' from the 1981 Saturn Awards ceremony.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I was fortunate enough to receive a complimentary Blu-ray from the folks at Blue Underground, so I penned a review of the film. Interested readers can find it right here.
"In 1980, the assistant of the Department of Defense Warren Lasky is assigned by his mysterious chief Richard Tideman to visit the aircraft carrier USS Nimtz commanded by Capt. Matthew Yelland as an observer of the routines. Lasky finds that Wing Commander Richard T. Owens has a great knowledge of history. Out of the blue, the vessel faces a weird storm and they find that they have traveled back in time to the eve of the attack of Pearl Harbor on 06 December 1941. When the two Japanese Zeros attack the motorboat of Senator Samuel Chapman, the crew of the Nimitz rescues the senator and his assistant Laurel Scott. But sooner Lasky learns that the senator had disappeared on that day and Capt. Matthew Yelland is planning to attack the Japanese. Will these actions create a time paradox?"
For the record:
The Final Countdown received a bit of extra love from the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films as it was nominated for 'Best Actor' and 'Best Science Fiction Film' from the 1981 Saturn Awards ceremony.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I was fortunate enough to receive a complimentary Blu-ray from the folks at Blue Underground, so I penned a review of the film. Interested readers can find it right here.
On this day in 1984 (in the Netherlands), Krull blasted onto the silver screened. Directed by Peter Yates from a story by Stanford Sherman, the film starred Ken Marshall, Lysette Anthony, Freddie Jones, and others. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet."
For the record:
Despite its overwhelming mediocrity, Krull did catch the attention of the fine folks at the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films. For the 1984 Saturn Awards, they gave it three nominations: 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Music,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' It didn't win any trophies, however. But it did take home a coveted statue for 'Worst Picture' from the 1983 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards. That's gotta count for something, no?
"A prince and a fellowship of companions set out to rescue his bride from a fortress of alien invaders who have arrived on their home planet."
For the record:
Despite its overwhelming mediocrity, Krull did catch the attention of the fine folks at the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films. For the 1984 Saturn Awards, they gave it three nominations: 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Music,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' It didn't win any trophies, however. But it did take home a coveted statue for 'Worst Picture' from the 1983 Stinkers Bad Movie Awards. That's gotta count for something, no?
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 1985 (in Mexico), The Terminator came from the future to change the past. Written (in part) and directed by James Cameron, the SciFi/Thriller starred Arnold "Screw Your Freedoms!" Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, and others. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation."
For the record:
It's impossible to deny the clout James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger earned with the release of this little gem. Yes, it gave them a franchise in the broader scheme of things, but it's an enduring property that continues to produce iterations in film, television, and print which give fans more to consume, if not think about. As for the original flick? The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films was smitten, giving the feature an incredible three Saturn Awards ('Best Make-up,' 'Best Writing,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film') while having to settle for nominations only in four other categories ('Best Music,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Actor'). Like that unstoppable machine of the title, the franchise refuses to go down for the fight, and I suspect we'll see more of the same in the years ahead.
"A human soldier is sent from 2029 to 1984 to stop an almost indestructible cyborg killing machine, sent from the same year, which has been programmed to execute a young woman whose unborn son is the key to humanity's future salvation."
For the record:
It's impossible to deny the clout James Cameron and Arnold Schwarzenegger earned with the release of this little gem. Yes, it gave them a franchise in the broader scheme of things, but it's an enduring property that continues to produce iterations in film, television, and print which give fans more to consume, if not think about. As for the original flick? The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films was smitten, giving the feature an incredible three Saturn Awards ('Best Make-up,' 'Best Writing,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film') while having to settle for nominations only in four other categories ('Best Music,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Actress,' and 'Best Actor'). Like that unstoppable machine of the title, the franchise refuses to go down for the fight, and I suspect we'll see more of the same in the years ahead.
On this day in 1990 (in Hungary), the SciFi/Comedy My Stepmother Is An Alien enjoyed its theatrical release. Written by the team of Jerico Stone, Herschel Weingrod, and Timothy Harris, the SciFi/ Comedy was directed by Richard Benjamin and starred Dan Aykroyd, Kim Basinger, and Alyson Hannigan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A creature from another planet tries to seduce a shy Earth physicist to gain control over his researches. The result of this important mission much exceeded her expectations."
For the record:
At the 1990 Saturn Awards, My Stepmother Is An Alien enjoyed a pair of nominations -- but no wins -- in the categories of 'Best Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In late 2021, I had the good fortune of receiving a copy of a new Blu-ray release of the film. If you're interested in knowing my thoughts of the SciFi/Comedy, you can find them right here.
"A creature from another planet tries to seduce a shy Earth physicist to gain control over his researches. The result of this important mission much exceeded her expectations."
For the record:
At the 1990 Saturn Awards, My Stepmother Is An Alien enjoyed a pair of nominations -- but no wins -- in the categories of 'Best Actress' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In late 2021, I had the good fortune of receiving a copy of a new Blu-ray release of the film. If you're interested in knowing my thoughts of the SciFi/Comedy, you can find them right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Alligator II: The Mutation took a bite out of crime. (Well, theatrical crime, that is.) Directed by Jon Hess from a story by Curt Allen, the sequel starred Joseph Bologna, Dee Wallace, Richard Lynch, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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 from a story by Richard Lupoff, Jonathan Heap, and Philip Morton, the film starred Helen Slater, Jonathan Silverman, Nicolas Surovy, and others. 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."
For the record:
To the film's credit, 12:01 earned a bit of extra praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"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."
For the record:
To the film's credit, 12:01 earned a bit of extra praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
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!
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Contact enjoyed a special sneak preview theatrical event. Based on the novel by Carl Sagan and directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film starred Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, David Morse, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine."
For the record:
"Dr. Ellie Arroway, after years of searching, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence, sending plans for a mysterious machine."
For the record:
- At the 1998 Academy Awards, Contact received a nomination in the category of 'Best Sound.'
- At the 1998 Saturn Awards, Contact took home top honors in the categories of 'Best Actress' (for Foster) and 'Best Performance By A Younger Actor/Actress' (for Jena Malone). Alas, the project had to settle for the honor of nominations alone in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Writer,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
- At the 1998 Hugo Awards, Contact took home the big trophy in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born!
On this day in 2000 (in Argentina), Crocodile came out of the marshes for its release on home video. Directed by Tobe Hooper from a story by Jace Anderson, Boaz Davidson, Adam Gierasch, and Michael D. Weiss, the Horror/Fantasy starred Mark McLachlan, Caitlin Martin, Chris Solari, and others. 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 2002 (in Italy), Resident Evil brought the famed video game to the silver screen with a big budget adaptation. Written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan McCluskey, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident."
For the record:
At the 2003 Saturn Awards, the film earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Horror Film' and actress Jovovich earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Actress.'
"A special military unit fights a powerful, out-of-control supercomputer and hundreds of scientists who have mutated into flesh-eating creatures after a laboratory accident."
For the record:
At the 2003 Saturn Awards, the film earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Horror Film' and actress Jovovich earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Actress.'
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), the 1968-produced 2001: A Space Odyssey enjoyed a special screening held at the Moonlight Matines Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Stanley Kubrick, the film starred Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 2003 (in Poland), Deadly Swarm enjoyed its launch on home video. Directed by Paul Andresen from a story by John Dombrow and William H. Stewart, the film starred Shane Brolly, Kaarina Aufranc, J. Patrick McCormack, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A lunatic scientist unleashes a swarm of killer wasps on an unsuspecting town. As the body count rises, one man emerges as the town's only hope for survival."
"A lunatic scientist unleashes a swarm of killer wasps on an unsuspecting town. As the body count rises, one man emerges as the town's only hope for survival."
On this day in 2003 (in Japan), Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines introduced a rather grim turn-of-fate into the entire Terminator franchise. Directed by Jonathan Mostow from a story by John Brancato, Michael Ferris, and Tedi Sarafian, the film starred Arnold 'Screw Your Freedoms' Schwarzenegger, Kristanna Loken, Claire Danes, Nick Stahl, and others. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack."
For the record:
At the 2004 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Terminator 3 enjoyed four nominations (yet no wins) in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
"A machine from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to protect a man and a woman from an advanced robotic assassin to ensure they both survive a nuclear attack."
For the record:
At the 2004 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Terminator 3 enjoyed four nominations (yet no wins) in the categories of 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Make-up,' 'Best Supporting Actress,' and 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
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, Ryan Smale, and others. 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."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received an all-new home video release of Absence (2013) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on the Information Superhighway. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"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."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received an all-new home video release of Absence (2013) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on the Information Superhighway. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Horror Hotel: The Movie enjoyed its general release across the Information Superhighway. Directed by Ricky Hess from a story by Al Hess, the film starred Tera Buerkle, Deborah Childs, Austin Freeman, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
""Aliens Stole My Boyfriend" - Two cute alien chicks crash land their space buggy in the parking lot of the motor court looking for Earth boyfriends. "Coma Girl" - A macabre maintenance man falls in love with a comatose patient at the convalescent home where he works much to the dismay of her faithful husband. "Brain Robbers In Love" - A powerful older woman steals the body of a young woman using a top-secret brain-swapping devise stolen from a government vault. "The Problem With Clones" - A skip-tracer must search through a family of clones to find the sister who murdered her look alike. "Four-Eyes" - A paraplegic hit man is encouraged to pursue his gruesome talent by a man who wants to murder his ex-wife. "Life After Men" - In the near future, males are virtually extinct from disease and are tracked down my man hunters working for the new government."
""Aliens Stole My Boyfriend" - Two cute alien chicks crash land their space buggy in the parking lot of the motor court looking for Earth boyfriends. "Coma Girl" - A macabre maintenance man falls in love with a comatose patient at the convalescent home where he works much to the dismay of her faithful husband. "Brain Robbers In Love" - A powerful older woman steals the body of a young woman using a top-secret brain-swapping devise stolen from a government vault. "The Problem With Clones" - A skip-tracer must search through a family of clones to find the sister who murdered her look alike. "Four-Eyes" - A paraplegic hit man is encouraged to pursue his gruesome talent by a man who wants to murder his ex-wife. "Life After Men" - In the near future, males are virtually extinct from disease and are tracked down my man hunters working for the new government."
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, Lindsay Sawyer, and others. 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 (in the U.S.), The Sector took audiences into yet one more dystopian tomorrow. Written and directed by Josh Ridgway, the film starred Eric Roberts, Lance Henriksen, Richard Tyson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "The Stolen Barrier." Officially, this served as the twenty-seventh episode of the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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." Officially, this served as the twenty-sixth episode of the program's first season. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"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 (in the United Kingdom), The Andromeda Breakthrough aired "Gale Warning." Officially, 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 (in the U.S.), Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4026: The Atlantic Queen Incident." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode of the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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 1988 (in the U.S.), Friday The 13th: The Series aired "Badge Of Honor." Officially, this served as the twenty-third episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A police officer uses a deadly sheriff's badge to seek revenge against a mob boss for the murder of his wife."
"A police officer uses a deadly sheriff's badge to seek revenge against a mob boss for the murder of his wife."
On this day in 2003, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed aired "Asuran." Officially, 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 2006 (in the U.S.), Blade: The Series aired "Death Goes On." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's only season of original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Krista has a bad dream where she bites her mother's neck. Both Blade and Marcus starts to hunt an ash dealer, Cain."
"Krista has a bad dream where she bites her mother's neck. Both Blade and Marcus starts to hunt an ash dealer, Cain."
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 (in Finland), Doctor Who aired "The Shakespeare Code." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Doctor takes Martha to London in 1599, where William Shakespeare's new play is being used by three witches in an evil plan."
"The Doctor takes Martha to London in 1599, where William Shakespeare's new play is being used by three witches in an evil plan."
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 (in the U.S.), Penny Dreadful aired "And They Were Enemies." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Vanessa must rely on her strength in order to defeat the demon."
"Vanessa must rely on her strength in order to defeat the demon."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), The Last Ship aired "Solace." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The crew makes a discovery; Chandler sees an opportunity to add another ship to the fleet."
"The crew makes a discovery; Chandler sees an opportunity to add another ship to the fleet."
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 (in the U.S.), Containment aired "Nothing Gold Can Stay." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A failed plan leads to a clash between Lex and Leo. Jana considers her options when rumours of a way out of the cordon begin to spread."
"A failed plan leads to a clash between Lex and Leo. Jana considers her options when rumours of a way out of the cordon begin to spread."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Zoo aired "Collision Point." Officially, this served as the third episode of the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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 (in the U.S.), Cleverman aired "Bindawu." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's second (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), Marvel's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. aired "Collision Course: Part 1." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's sixth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"To face The Galaxy-Hopping Hate-Beast That Eats Planets, the team on Earth asks for help in all the wrong places; while back on the Lazy Comet, something weird goes on with Izel's crew."
"To face The Galaxy-Hopping Hate-Beast That Eats Planets, the team on Earth asks for help in all the wrong places; while back on the Lazy Comet, something weird goes on with Izel's crew."
On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), Nancy Drew aired "The Web Of Yesterdays." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Nancy and the Drew Crew work together to identify a creature. Meanwhile, Bess reaches out to Carson after receiving a cease-and-desist letter. Lastly, Tristan ends up stealing Nancy's thunder during Career Day at the high school."
"Nancy and the Drew Crew work together to identify a creature. Meanwhile, Bess reaches out to Carson after receiving a cease-and-desist letter. Lastly, Tristan ends up stealing Nancy's thunder during Career Day at the high school."
On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), Riverdale aired "Chapter One Hundred And Thirty-One: Archie The Musical." Officially, this served as the fourteenth episode in the program's seventh (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Principal Featherhead agrees to let Kevin present him with an original musical. Musical rehearsal prompt Archie to question what he wants in life while Betty and Veronica confront what's going on between them."
"Principal Featherhead agrees to let Kevin present him with an original musical. Musical rehearsal prompt Archie to question what he wants in life while Betty and Veronica confront what's going on between them."
