Star Trek fans might hate me for saying this, but I always thought that Farscape was exactly the kind of show that Star Trek: Voyager should've been: talk about a fish-out-of-water show!
Astronaut John Crichton found himself -- like Janeway and company -- transported to the far side of the galaxy, stuck in the middle of some galactic conflicts that made absolutely no sense to him, and he had to figure out some way just to get by while working on the science to find his way back home. It was a much more personal journey than VOYAGER ever served up, and I loved all four seasons plus the follow-up miniseries that gave it some much needed closure.
Farscape premiered on Syfy on this day back in 1999.
Astronaut John Crichton found himself -- like Janeway and company -- transported to the far side of the galaxy, stuck in the middle of some galactic conflicts that made absolutely no sense to him, and he had to figure out some way just to get by while working on the science to find his way back home. It was a much more personal journey than VOYAGER ever served up, and I loved all four seasons plus the follow-up miniseries that gave it some much needed closure.
Farscape premiered on Syfy on this day back in 1999.
On this day in 2014, the CW ventured deep into the Young Adult Science Fiction genre by premiering The 100 into its network line-up. The premise of the program (based on the YA book series by Kass Morgan) pits a group of young survivors against the kinda/sorta unforgiving terrain of Earth 97 years after the Apocalypse as they're the only hope for civilization trapped in orbit far overhead. Here's the summary as provided by publicity materials supplied by the Warner Bros. DVD release:
"Ninety-seven years after a nuclear apocalypse, 100 young prisoners from a dying space station are sent to planet Earth to see if it will support human life."
"Ninety-seven years after a nuclear apocalypse, 100 young prisoners from a dying space station are sent to planet Earth to see if it will support human life."
With over one hundred screen credits to his name, Eric Christmas is likely best remembered by genre fans as 'Dr. James Longstreet,' the scientist tasked with fixing the fabric of time and space that he monkeyed up in The Philadelphia Experiment (1984). The actor also had appearances aboard The Andromeda Strain (1971), Night Gallery, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978), The Changeling (1980), Misfits Of Science, Probe, ALF, Whispers (1990), Child Of Darkness Child Of Light (1991), Eerie Indiana, and The X-Files. Though he's no longer with us, Christmas was born on this day in 1916.
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Some women can be as yummy as they are evil, and Patricia Laffan certainly tacked both traits with equal skill. Genre fans might remember her work from Devil Girl From Mars (1954) for Shepperton Studios. Though she's no longer with us, Laffan was born on this day in 1919.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I was offered the chance to stream an all-new release of Devil Girl From Mars (1954) in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on it? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I was offered the chance to stream an all-new release of Devil Girl From Mars (1954) in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on it? Readers can find my review right here.
Though Tige Andrews is probably remembered more for his work in conventional television fare, he did make a brief appearance in the world of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek worthy of note. IMDB.com reports that he also paid a visit to the world of the late 1980's TV show Misfits Of Science. Though he's no longer with us, Andrews was born on this day in 1920.
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The late Pamela Britton enjoyed an incredible three-year run as part of the cast for the SciFi/Sitcom My Favorite Martian during the 1960's. Though she's no longer with us, Britton was born on this day in 1923.
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When The Adventures Of Buckaroo Banzai Across The 8th Dimension (1984) hit the silver screens, the film brought along the talented Bill Henderson in the role of 'Casper Lindley.' The talented actor also visited the worlds of The Incredible Hulk, The Twilight Zone, Timecop, and Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction. Though he's no longer with us, Henderson was born on this day in 1926.
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Who can forget the face of Number Six? The incomparable Patrick McGoohan headlined the 60's SciFi/Fantasy cult classic The Prisoner. (Plus, I remember him from a great role in the movie Ice Station Zebra, which remains a 'Cold War' classic.) Along the way, he also thrilled audiences with work aboard Danger Man, Secret Agent, Scanners (1981), Baby: Secret Of The Lost Legend (1985), The Phantom (1996), and Treasure Planet (2002). Though he's no longer with us, McGoohan was born on this day in 1928.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a promotional Blu-ray of Scanners (1981) in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the flick? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a promotional Blu-ray of Scanners (1981) in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the flick? Readers can find my review right here.
What man doesn't love a woman who takes charge? And Gail Kobe certainly took charge of her career, making quality appearances aboard such properties as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, and Tarzan well before she transitioned into the role of TV producer. Though she's no longer with us, Kobe was born on this day in 1932.
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Folks, I love a good success story ... the kind like the one involving Nancy Malone. IMDB.com reports that she got her start as an actress leaving a mark in genre television with roles aboard such staples as The Outer Limits, The Twlight Zone, Tarzan, and Gemini Man ... and, yet, somewhere along the way she discovered a love for directing and producing. As a producer, she brought a few episodes of The Bionic Woman to the small screen; but -- as a director -- her record in genre grew nicely, helming installments of such enterprises as Starman, Touched By An Angel, The Burning Zone, and Star Trek: Voyager. Though she's no longer with us, Malone was born on this day in 1935.
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In the guise of no less than 'Aphrodite' herself, the lovely Ursula Andress (above center) brought beauty to the realm of Fantasy's Clash Of The Titans (1981). Andress was born on this day in 1936.
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Maurice Roëves leaves behind a resume rich in well over one hundred different screen credits, and thankfully he managed to squeeze in some solid genre work in his lifetime. Fans might recognize him from appearances aboard Doomwatch, Out Of The Unknown, The Nightmare Man, Doctor Who, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Judge Dredd (1995). Though he's no longer with us, Roëves was born on this day in 1937.
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One of the more interesting side effects that the Marvel Universe movies have had on the entertainment business is that the films have forced some fairly high-profile actors to venture deep out of their comfort zone for a chance to appear in even a small role in what looks to be blockbuster potential. Case in point: actress Glenn Close lent her supreme gravitas to the role of Nova Prime in 2014's thrill ride, Guardians Of The Galaxy. Close was born on this day in 1947.
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For the record:
In 1986, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films recognized Close with a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actress' for her work aboard the Fantasy-themed Maxie (1985).
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For the record:
In 1986, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films recognized Close with a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actress' for her work aboard the Fantasy-themed Maxie (1985).
What? You say you served in the Rebel Alliance? Why, some of our best friends served in the Rebel Alliance! Dermot Crowley played General Madine aboard the wildly popular Star Wars: Episode VI - Return Of The Jedi (1983). As for other genre appearances? Well, it's a bit light, but he did garner some screen time aboard Octopussy (1983), Starship Titanic (video game), and Pennyworth. Crowley was born on this day in 1947.
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Oh, what a tangled web we weave! Harvey Weinstein has certainly fallen onto -- ahem -- hard times, but that's no reason to avoid giving him a polite birthday shout for his producer's credits on such properties as Mimic (1997), The Faculty (1998), and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Weinstein was born on this day in 1952.
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For the record:
Public Service Announcement:
Weinstein has largely been outed as one of Hollywood's biggest sexual predators (link), a town that's rumored to be rich with like-minded folks. In fact, very few celebrites have even spoken out against what behaviors Harvey engaged in, and that should speak volumes about what Tinseltown believes. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.
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For the record:
- In 2003, the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films honored Weinstein's legacy in all of filmdom with a Special Award for his ongoing production efforts.
- At the 2002 Hugo Awards, Weinstein shared the Hugo Award in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation' for his efforts in bringing The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring (2001) to the silver screen.
Public Service Announcement:
Weinstein has largely been outed as one of Hollywood's biggest sexual predators (link), a town that's rumored to be rich with like-minded folks. In fact, very few celebrites have even spoken out against what behaviors Harvey engaged in, and that should speak volumes about what Tinseltown believes. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, help is available through the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.
Actor, writer, and producer Robert Schenkkan made an appearance very early in the syndicated television run of Star Trek: The Next Generation. As for genre work, he also visited the worlds of The Twilight Zone, The Manhattan Project (1986), and Hard Time On Planet Earth. As a screenwriter, he was responsible for the teleplay for the 2008 television miniseries remake of The Andromeda Strain. Schenkkan was born on this day in 1953.
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Bruce Willis has made a few terrific performances in SciFi flicks. Folks loved his work in Armageddon (but hated the film); and even critics embraced him in 12 Monkeys (1995). Plus, let's not forget about his turn as the future-hitman in Looper. Other genre appearances include The Twilight Zone, Death Becomes Her (1992), The Sixth Sense (1999), Unbreakable (2000), Sin City (2005), The Astronaut Farmer (2006), Planet Terror (2007), Surrogates (2009), G.I. Joe: Rataliation (2013), Sin City: A Dame To Kill For (2014), Vice (2015), Glass (2019), The Orville, Apex (2021), and Cosmic Sin (2021). Willis was born on this day in 1955.
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For the record:
In 1993, Willis received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard Death Becomes Her (1992).
In 1996, the actor received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard 12 Monkeys (1995).
In 1999, the actor received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard Armageddon (1998).
In 2000, the actor received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard The Sixth Sense (1999).
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For the record:
In 1993, Willis received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard Death Becomes Her (1992).
In 1996, the actor received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard 12 Monkeys (1995).
In 1999, the actor received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard Armageddon (1998).
In 2000, the actor received a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Actor' for his work aboard The Sixth Sense (1999).
ExtraExtra Alert:
- In 2016, I received a promotional DVD of Vice (2015) from a distributor in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Check out my review right here.
- In 2021, I received a promotional Blu-ray 12 Monkeys (1995) from a distributor in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Check out my review right here.
Actress Marjorie Monaghan (above right) has slipped comfortably into the genre of science fiction on more than one occasion: outside of working as the crew to the short-lived Space Rangers, she also had a solid recurring stint aboard Babylon 5. Monaghan was born on this day in 1964.
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Jake Weber braved the Zombie Apocalypse presented in Dawn Of The Dead (2004) for Strike Entertainment. Weber was born on this day in 1964.
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And what would Star Trek: Enterprise be without Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker to help in all of the missions? Actor Connor Trinneer even scored the prime role of having to romance the lovely Vulcan T'Pol! Some days, work is rough, eh? Trinneer was born on this day in 1969.
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Though it looks like the lovely Simmone Mackinnon has moved on from the whole acting thing, for a good glorious time she was something in the world of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. Interested parties are encouraged to check out her wares as part of Spellbinder: Land Of The Dragon Lord (1997), The Lost World, Python 2 (2002), Deep Shock (2003), and Dark Waters (2003). Mackinnon was born on this day in 1973.
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Actress and welcome Playboy temptress Vida Guerra dabbled in the form of a genre short adaptation of the popular comic book property Y: The Last Man Rising (2012). Guerra was born on this day in 1974.
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When just an urchin, the lovely Rachel Blanchard brought some youthful moxie to the role of 'Debi McCullough' aboard the late 1980's War of the Worlds TV series. Blanchard was born on this day in 1976.
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TNT's The Last Ship is a program that's often nibbled on the edges of Science Fiction, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach enjoyed a recurring guest spot aboard the show's first season. Moss-Bachrach was born on this day in 1977.
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Though she's found fame in more mainstream work, the talented Virginia Williams served up a guest spot aboard NBC's short-lived and under-appreciated Journeyman. Williams was born on this day in 1978.
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The talented Abby Brammell made a guest visit to the greater worlds of Star Trek: Enterprise during its heyday. Brammell was born on this day in 1979.
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When not totally rocking the 'sexy librarian' look, actress Christine Haeberman can be found appearing in a variety of lesser-advertised yet artsy genre projects. She's booked roles aboard One Day Like Rain, The Millennium Bug, and Listening. Haeberman was born on this day in 1981.
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Michael Drayer enjoyed a guest spot as the clever 'Harry Houdini' aboard NBC's time travel drama Timeless. Drayer was born on this day in 1986.
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Dana Melanie faced some dire straits, indeed, for her work aboard the Horror/Fantasy The Accursed (2021) for Almost Normal Productions. Other genre appearances include stops to such properties as By Dawn (2019) and an episode of NBC's Quantum Leap. Melanie was born on this day in 1992.
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Ayoola Smart dipped herself deep into the well of broadcast Fantasy with an appearance aboard Amazon Prime's The Wheel Of Time adaptation. Smart was born on this day in 1994.
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Young Caylee Cowan continues to shine even in small roles in genre projects. Fans might recognize her from such entries as Willy's Wonderland (2021), Frank And Penelope (2022), Divinity (2023), and Stay Out (2023). Cowan was born on this day in 1998.
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On this day in 1906 (in Denmark), audiences made A Trip To The Moon. (Theatrically, that is!) According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A group of astronomers go on an expedition to the Moon."
"A group of astronomers go on an expedition to the Moon."
A star is born! On this day in 1976, Time Travelers took TV audiences on a trip through time in order to save mankind. The feature starred Sam Groom and Richard Basehart, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"During an outbreak of a contagious disease in 1976, two scientists are sent back in time to 1871, when a Chicago doctor apparently had the cure for it."
"During an outbreak of a contagious disease in 1976, two scientists are sent back in time to 1871, when a Chicago doctor apparently had the cure for it."
A star is born! On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), audiences in attedance of the Filmex were treated to the big screen premiere of Eraserhead. Written and directed for the screen by David Lynch, the Fantasy/Drama starred Jack Nance, Charlotte Stewart, and Allen Joseph. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Henry Spencer is a hapless factory worker on his vacation when he finds out he's the father of a hideously deformed baby. He moves in with his unhappy malcontent girlfriend, and the new parents are nearly driven to insanity by the child crying endlessly day and night."
For the record:
"Henry Spencer is a hapless factory worker on his vacation when he finds out he's the father of a hideously deformed baby. He moves in with his unhappy malcontent girlfriend, and the new parents are nearly driven to insanity by the child crying endlessly day and night."
For the record:
- To the film's credit, Eraserhead earned an extra bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
- In 2004, Eraserhead was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registry, an organization with seeks to preserve films for their ongoing artistic contribution to the medium.
On this day in 1980 (in France), Star Trek: The Motion Picture enjoyed its theatrical debut. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
"When an alien spacecraft of enormous power is spotted approaching Earth, Admiral James T. Kirk resumes command of the overhauled USS Enterprise in order to intercept it."
A star is born! On this day in 1983 (in Japan), Final Yamato enjoyed its theatrical run. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the popular Anime film:
"A watery world called Aquarius that is destined to destroy all of the planet Earth. Can the great Yamato stop this devastation?"
"A watery world called Aquarius that is destined to destroy all of the planet Earth. Can the great Yamato stop this devastation?"
A star is born! On this day in 1986, the SciFi/Telefilm Assassin gave long-time action actor Robert Conrad a welcome visit to the genre of Science Fiction. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A retired agent from an Intelligence Agency is contacted by the Agency in order to stop an ultra-secret robot who is killing some government officials. That will be not an easy task, because the robot looks human and it was specifically built to be an efficient killer, not to mention that it is almost invulnerable."
"A retired agent from an Intelligence Agency is contacted by the Agency in order to stop an ultra-secret robot who is killing some government officials. That will be not an easy task, because the robot looks human and it was specifically built to be an efficient killer, not to mention that it is almost invulnerable."
A star is born! On this day in 1994 (in South Korea), Final Mission took it to the limit with its release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Lee Redmond, the SciFi/Thriller starred Billy Wirth, Steve Railsback, and Elizabeth Gracen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Captain Tom "Outlaw" Waters is one of four Air Force pilots taking part in a "black" Defense project involving virtual reality. The project is managed by a secretive Colonel Anderson and overseen by General Breslaw. When two of his colleagues die during test runs after some erratic behaviour in the flight simulator, Waters begins to believe that there is a conspiracy among his superiors. He even begins to suspect his new lover, Caitlin Cole."
"Captain Tom "Outlaw" Waters is one of four Air Force pilots taking part in a "black" Defense project involving virtual reality. The project is managed by a secretive Colonel Anderson and overseen by General Breslaw. When two of his colleagues die during test runs after some erratic behaviour in the flight simulator, Waters begins to believe that there is a conspiracy among his superiors. He even begins to suspect his new lover, Caitlin Cole."
A star is born! On this day in 2002 (in Russia), Crocodile 2: Death Swamp took a bite out of the home video marketplace. Directed by Gary Jones, the Horror/Fantasy starred Heidi Lenhart, Chuck Walczak, and Jon Sklaroff. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a bank robbery, four criminals escape to Mexico, but a storm causes an accident which takes down the plane where several die in the crash. The criminals take it into their own hands to continue when one survivor is attacked and eaten by a crocodile. The criminals kill it, but from then on the mother Crocodile is on a killing spree with a goal to kill each survivor. But that is not the only worry, because they're trapped within it's world, and if it doesn't kill them, the criminals will."
"After a bank robbery, four criminals escape to Mexico, but a storm causes an accident which takes down the plane where several die in the crash. The criminals take it into their own hands to continue when one survivor is attacked and eaten by a crocodile. The criminals kill it, but from then on the mother Crocodile is on a killing spree with a goal to kill each survivor. But that is not the only worry, because they're trapped within it's world, and if it doesn't kill them, the criminals will."
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in Germany), Taiketsu was first screened for audiences in attendance of the Japanisches Filmfestival Hamburg. Written and directed by Sven Knüppel, the SciFi/Thriller starred Fabian Monasterios, Justus Beckmann, and Cécile Gujer. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An action-story set in the ruins of future Babylon. In this war torn megalopolis a group of people struggles for survival. An artist tries to save her lover, a politician his integrity, a sportsman his dignity, a merchant his money and a cab driver his organs. But as all these people fight, love, trick and run for their lives in an epic conflict, they discover one sole truth: You are your own maker. Inspired by movies like The Fifth Element or Akira, Gula Mons Filmsyndikat in association with Generation X Group GmbH, made a classical science-fiction thriller with a philosophical touch."
"An action-story set in the ruins of future Babylon. In this war torn megalopolis a group of people struggles for survival. An artist tries to save her lover, a politician his integrity, a sportsman his dignity, a merchant his money and a cab driver his organs. But as all these people fight, love, trick and run for their lives in an epic conflict, they discover one sole truth: You are your own maker. Inspired by movies like The Fifth Element or Akira, Gula Mons Filmsyndikat in association with Generation X Group GmbH, made a classical science-fiction thriller with a philosophical touch."
A star is born! On this day back in 2010, the SciFi crime thriller Repo Men was released theatrically. (I haven't yet seen it, but it's on my bucket list -- not a big Jude Law fan.) Anyway, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Set in the near future when artificial organs can be bought on credit, it [REPO MEN] revolves around a man who struggles to make the payments on a heart he has purchased. He must therefore go on the run before said ticker is repossessed."
"Set in the near future when artificial organs can be bought on credit, it [REPO MEN] revolves around a man who struggles to make the payments on a heart he has purchased. He must therefore go on the run before said ticker is repossessed."
On this day in 2016 (in Russia and the Ukraine), P-51 Dragon Fighter enjoyed a limited theatrical release. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As World War Two rages on, the allies are about to push the Nazis out of North Africa. That's when the Nazis turn up the heat, unleashing their secret Weapon - dragons."
"As World War Two rages on, the allies are about to push the Nazis out of North Africa. That's when the Nazis turn up the heat, unleashing their secret Weapon - dragons."
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), Tom Corbett, Space Cadet aired "The Gremlin Of Space." According to our friends at the reliable IMDB.com, here's that adventure's plot summary:
"As punishment for a series of demerits, the Polaris crew is assigned a month-long tour of duty on cargo detail. Their first shipment is a rambunctious chimpanzee who causes the cadets all sorts of headaches."
"As punishment for a series of demerits, the Polaris crew is assigned a month-long tour of duty on cargo detail. Their first shipment is a rambunctious chimpanzee who causes the cadets all sorts of headaches."
On this day in 1961 (in the United Kingdom), Pathfinders To Venus aired "The Living Planet." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television. As I've been unable to locate a specific plot description for the episode, I am instead placing the series' summary from IMDB.com:
"Returning from their unexpected trip to Mars the crew of MR4 intercept a distress signal from Captain Wilson, a U.S astronaut, and must change course for Venus to attempt a rescue in space. However, through the space periscope, Brown sees what appears to be a settlement or a city of some sort. Desperate to investigate, Brown edits Wilson's message and tricks the crew into landing Venus so as they can rescue him."
"Returning from their unexpected trip to Mars the crew of MR4 intercept a distress signal from Captain Wilson, a U.S astronaut, and must change course for Venus to attempt a rescue in space. However, through the space periscope, Brown sees what appears to be a settlement or a city of some sort. Desperate to investigate, Brown edits Wilson's message and tricks the crew into landing Venus so as they can rescue him."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea aired "Destroy Seaview!" Officially, this served as the twenty-sixth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Crane and the Admiral are on a mission to secure a new element that could be used to control the world. While exploring an undersea cave events occur that leave the admiral as the only survivor of the expedition and a changed man."
"Crane and the Admiral are on a mission to secure a new element that could be used to control the world. While exploring an undersea cave events occur that leave the admiral as the only survivor of the expedition and a changed man."
On this day in 1977 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Talons Of Weng-Chiang: Part 4." Officially, this served as the twenty-fourth episode in the program's fourteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Having rescued Leela from the jaws of the giant vicious rat, she & the Doctor dress up and attend Chang's show at the palace, but end up as part of the act. At home, Litefoot tries to protect the time cabinet."
"Having rescued Leela from the jaws of the giant vicious rat, she & the Doctor dress up and attend Chang's show at the palace, but end up as part of the act. At home, Litefoot tries to protect the time cabinet."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4004: The Howard Crossing Incident." This served as the fourth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Ranch owners in Cheyenne, WY claim they were attacked by alien, prompting Major Gatlin and S Sgt. Fitz investigate. In another case, a woman wants them to investigate a flying saucer factory that her husband invested all their savings in."
"Ranch owners in Cheyenne, WY claim they were attacked by alien, prompting Major Gatlin and S Sgt. Fitz investigate. In another case, a woman wants them to investigate a flying saucer factory that her husband invested all their savings in."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Battle Of The Planets aired "The Ghostly Grasshopper." This served as the twenty-fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"What at first appears to be an exceptionally high powered typhoon hits the world's largest water reserve center in cosmic city. For some unexplained reason, the weather control missiles which could have deflected the storm, were never launched. Chief Anderson tries to convince the leaders that the storm was no accident of nature, while G-Force investigates some unusual activity and a possible Zoltar connection."
"What at first appears to be an exceptionally high powered typhoon hits the world's largest water reserve center in cosmic city. For some unexplained reason, the weather control missiles which could have deflected the storm, were never launched. Chief Anderson tries to convince the leaders that the storm was no accident of nature, while G-Force investigates some unusual activity and a possible Zoltar connection."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Salvage 1 aired "Golden Orbit: Part 2." This served as the seventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Harry plans a return to space to salvage a communications satellite, Telcom, that's loaded with gold. While Klinger impounds the Vulture, Skip is trapped aboard an malfunctioning space station, and only the Salvage team can rescue him."
"Harry plans a return to space to salvage a communications satellite, Telcom, that's loaded with gold. While Klinger impounds the Vulture, Skip is trapped aboard an malfunctioning space station, and only the Salvage team can rescue him."
On this day in 1980 (in the U.S.), Beyond Westworld aired "Sound Of Terror." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In order to construct an atomic weapon, Quaid steals uranium from a nuclear power plant. Meanwhile Moore and Williams attempt to identify the rock band member who is actually an android."
"In order to construct an atomic weapon, Quaid steals uranium from a nuclear power plant. Meanwhile Moore and Williams attempt to identify the rock band member who is actually an android."
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), Buck Rogers found an entire ship filled with solar bombs and its crew of seven dwarves in "Shgoratchx." Could Wilma Deering be their 'sleeping beauty'?
On this day in 1983 (in the U.S.), Wizards And Warriors aired "Night Of Terror." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Prince Erik and Princess Ariel are trapped in a haunted castle. Prince Dirk and the Wizard Vector engage in a game for a prize of power."
"Prince Erik and Princess Ariel are trapped in a haunted castle. Prince Dirk and the Wizard Vector engage in a game for a prize of power."
On this day in 1984 (in the U.S.), Automan aired "Murder, Take One." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Former movie star Veronica Everly is suspected of the murder of gossip columnist Keith Gillette. Automan discovers a Hollywood producer Michael Hagedorn has a greater motive for the murder, as Gillette had discovered Hagedorn was financing a movie with drug money."
"Former movie star Veronica Everly is suspected of the murder of gossip columnist Keith Gillette. Automan discovers a Hollywood producer Michael Hagedorn has a greater motive for the murder, as Gillette had discovered Hagedorn was financing a movie with drug money."
On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), Worf got in touch with his 'inner Klingon' in an hour titled "Heart of Glory," an episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation's largely forgettable first season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise searches for answers as to why 3 Klingon warriors were the only survivors aboard a freighter just inside the neutral zone that was attacked by what seemed to be Ferengi ship."
"The Enterprise searches for answers as to why 3 Klingon warriors were the only survivors aboard a freighter just inside the neutral zone that was attacked by what seemed to be Ferengi ship."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Genesis." This served as the nineteenth episode of the program's seventh (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a new torpedo guidance system malfunctions, Picard and Data go chasing after it into an asteroid field, while the crew is left behind to deal with their own strange behaviors."
"When a new torpedo guidance system malfunctions, Picard and Data go chasing after it into an asteroid field, while the crew is left behind to deal with their own strange behaviors."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Weird Science aired "Cyrano De Brainiac." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After Lisa zaps up Einstein's brain, who speaks with a sexy German accent, Lisa falls in love with it."
"After Lisa zaps up Einstein's brain, who speaks with a sexy German accent, Lisa falls in love with it."
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman aired "Resurrection." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lois and Clark investigate the death of Mayson Drake and find dead men are being brought back to life. Lois is attracted to Dan Scardino, a government agent investigating the same case."
"Lois and Clark investigate the death of Mayson Drake and find dead men are being brought back to life. Lois is attracted to Dan Scardino, a government agent investigating the same case."
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), SeaQuest DSV aired "Something In The Air." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Seaquest is called to an underwater research station that has discovered an ancient mysterious ark. Once the ark is opened an evil spirit is released which begins to infect and attack the researchers."
"The Seaquest is called to an underwater research station that has discovered an ancient mysterious ark. Once the ark is opened an evil spirit is released which begins to infect and attack the researchers."
It all began right here: on this day in 1999 (in the U.S., Australia, and Mexico), Farscape enjoyed its small screen premiere. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Astronaut John Crichton attempts to use the Earth's atmosphere to propel his module at high speeds but is hit by a radiation wave and is sucked through a wormhole into a distant part of the universe."
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When time permits, I do try to create my own library of screencaps from episodes of genre television, and I've done so with Farscape's pilot episode. Interested in taking a gander? You can find them right here.
"Astronaut John Crichton attempts to use the Earth's atmosphere to propel his module at high speeds but is hit by a radiation wave and is sucked through a wormhole into a distant part of the universe."
ExtraExtra Alert:
When time permits, I do try to create my own library of screencaps from episodes of genre television, and I've done so with Farscape's pilot episode. Interested in taking a gander? You can find them right here.
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Total Recall 2070 aired "Self-Inflicted." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's only season on original broadcast television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A corporate doctor just returned from a space station finds her husband in the bathroom dying and coughing up blood. CPB investigates it as a potential bio-hazard situation, but have to fight over jurisdiction with the doctor's employer."
"A corporate doctor just returned from a space station finds her husband in the bathroom dying and coughing up blood. CPB investigates it as a potential bio-hazard situation, but have to fight over jurisdiction with the doctor's employer."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "En Ami." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's seventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Agent Scully lets sympathy cloud her better judgment when she accompanies the Cigarette Smoking Man on a road trip and wonders if he's as evil as she always thought."
"Agent Scully lets sympathy cloud her better judgment when she accompanies the Cigarette Smoking Man on a road trip and wonders if he's as evil as she always thought."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Nicodemus." This served as the fifteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After stealing an experimental flower laced with meteor-rock pollen from Dr. Steven Hamilton, the employee of the Luthor Corp, James Beales has a truck accident on the road and is rescued by Jonathan Kent. However, the flower releases its pollen on Jonathan's face, and he unleashes his innermost repressed desires first with Martha and his anger towards the Luthors. He enters in coma later. Then Lana becomes affected and tries to seduce Clark. Pete also becomes affected by the Nicodemus flower in the same way. While Clark helps Lex track down the source, Lex hides from Clark that Dr. Steven Hamilton is working for him, but they find the cure in an old book."
"After stealing an experimental flower laced with meteor-rock pollen from Dr. Steven Hamilton, the employee of the Luthor Corp, James Beales has a truck accident on the road and is rescued by Jonathan Kent. However, the flower releases its pollen on Jonathan's face, and he unleashes his innermost repressed desires first with Martha and his anger towards the Luthors. He enters in coma later. Then Lana becomes affected and tries to seduce Clark. Pete also becomes affected by the Nicodemus flower in the same way. While Clark helps Lex track down the source, Lex hides from Clark that Dr. Steven Hamilton is working for him, but they find the cure in an old book."
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Turbulence." This served as the sixteenth episode of the program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Tess devises a plan which will reveal Clark's true identity, while Davis comes up with a plan to ease the demon within him, but finds himself trying to scramble after Jimmy sees him kill someone."
"Tess devises a plan which will reveal Clark's true identity, while Davis comes up with a plan to ease the demon within him, but finds himself trying to scramble after Jimmy sees him kill someone."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), A Good Knight's Quest aired the fourth episode of its only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The chosen one begins the quest for the crystal, if only they had a map."
"The chosen one begins the quest for the crystal, if only they had a map."
It all came down to this: on this day in 2012 (in the United Kingdom), Dirk Gently aired its third and final episode. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dirk is in the frame when two of his former clients are killed and plans to skip the country though he is waylaid when Melinda Fulstone asks him to identify her stalker - actually Dirk himself conducting an experiment. Dirk believes the murderer is Robbie Glover, whom he accidentally had convicted for killing his own brother - particularly when Robbie tries to strangle him. But soon Dirk works out that Robbie has been framed and that there is somebody nearer home with a grievance against him."
"Dirk is in the frame when two of his former clients are killed and plans to skip the country though he is waylaid when Melinda Fulstone asks him to identify her stalker - actually Dirk himself conducting an experiment. Dirk believes the murderer is Robbie Glover, whom he accidentally had convicted for killing his own brother - particularly when Robbie tries to strangle him. But soon Dirk works out that Robbie has been framed and that there is somebody nearer home with a grievance against him."
It all began right here: on this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), The 100 launched on television with the broadcast of its pilot episode. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"97 years after a nuclear war, human kind is living in space. 100 juvenile delinquents are sent down to Earth to see if the planet is habitable."
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Having seen the first episode, I penned a review for SciFiHistory.Net not long after its initial airing. Interested in my thoughts on the pilot? Readers can find them right here.
"97 years after a nuclear war, human kind is living in space. 100 juvenile delinquents are sent down to Earth to see if the planet is habitable."
ExtraExtra Alert:
Having seen the first episode, I penned a review for SciFiHistory.Net not long after its initial airing. Interested in my thoughts on the pilot? Readers can find them right here.
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), DC's Legends Of Tomorrow aired "Necromancing The Stone." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Mallus's power over Sara resurfaces, she unwittingly becomes the bearer of one of the Totems. And Rory must conquer his dark side to save the crew."
"When Mallus's power over Sara resurfaces, she unwittingly becomes the bearer of one of the Totems. And Rory must conquer his dark side to save the crew."
It all came down to this: on this day in 2018 (in the United Kingdom), Electric Dreams aired "Kill All Others." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's only season on television, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A man hangs dead from a lamppost, apparently murdered and inexplicably ignored by passersby, after a politician (Vera Farmiga) makes a shocking statement encouraging violence. When one Philbert Noyce (Mel Rodriguez) dares to question the situation, he becomes an instant target."
"A man hangs dead from a lamppost, apparently murdered and inexplicably ignored by passersby, after a politician (Vera Farmiga) makes a shocking statement encouraging violence. When one Philbert Noyce (Mel Rodriguez) dares to question the situation, he becomes an instant target."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Lucifer aired "The Last Heartbreak." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Chloe and Lucifer track down a serial killer targeting couples in love and Pierce realizes the case is connected to a murder he solved in 1958."
"Chloe and Lucifer track down a serial killer targeting couples in love and Pierce realizes the case is connected to a murder he solved in 1958."
On this day in 2019 (in the U.S.), The Flash aired "Time Bomb." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode in the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Team Flash finds out that suburban mom Vickie Bolen is in danger, and they race to save her; they discover she's a metahuman who is hiding her abilities from her family; Barry encourages Vickie to share her secret with her family."
"Team Flash finds out that suburban mom Vickie Bolen is in danger, and they race to save her; they discover she's a metahuman who is hiding her abilities from her family; Barry encourages Vickie to share her secret with her family."
