Yes, yes, yes. When I was a young'un, I grew up on the films of Abbott & Costello. (No, no, no! This wasn't first run in theaters, but it was on television in reruns.) And veteran funnyman Lou Costello could always make me laugh, even when it was in something as goofy as Abbott And Costello Go To Mars (1953). But the comic duo helped resurrection the whole Universal Pictures Monster Movie Universe with such pictures as Abbot And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Abbott And Costello Meet The Killer Boris Karloff (1949), Bud Abbott And Lou Costello Meets The Invisible Man (1951), Abbott And Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde (1953), and Abbott And Costello Meet The Mummy (1955). Though he's no longer with us, Costello was born on this day in 1906.
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The lovely Allison Hayes made the rounds in B-pictures throughout her short career in the profession. SciFi fans might recognize her from appearances aboard The Unearthly (1957), Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman (1958), World of Giants, and Men Into Space. Though she's no longer with us, Hayes was born on this day in 1930.
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I'll admit that the films of stuntman-turned-director Hal Needham are an acquired taste, and (yes) that includes his entry into the realm of Science Fiction and Fantasy, Megaforce (1982). (Kids, this singular epic was nominated for an incredible three Razzies.) Still, his Smokey And The Bandit (1977) -- though not Science Fiction nor Fantasy -- maintains a soft spot in my heart for some of its laughs. Though he's no longer with us, Needham was born on this day in 1931.
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For the record:
And speaking about Megaforce? In 1983, the Razzie Awards nominated the man in the category of -- ahem -- 'Worst Director.'
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For the record:
And speaking about Megaforce? In 1983, the Razzie Awards nominated the man in the category of -- ahem -- 'Worst Director.'
In his youth, Robert J. Anderson gave the acting thing a try, and perhaps his most memorable on-screen role was when he was seen briefly in the holiday classic, It's A Wonderful Life (1946). When he grew a bit older, he turned his interests behind-the-scenes, garnering Production Manager positions in such properties as The Time Tunnel, Wonder Woman, Goliath Awaits (1981), Solar Crisis (1990), and Demolition Man (1993). Though he's no longer with us, Anderson was born on this day in 1933.
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In nearly one hundred screen credits to his name, Jonathan Newth has only trafficked sparingly in Science Fiction with roles aboard Doctor Who and 1981's The Day of the Triffids miniseries. Newth was born on this day in 1939.
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David Spielberg -- shown above from the fan-favorite episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Starship Mine" -- built a solid acting career out of being an authoritative 'little guy.' The talented actor also had the good fortune of having appearing aboard Mork & Mindy, Blue Thunder, Automan, Space, Airwolf, Starman, Seaquest, and The Pretender. Though he's no longer with us, Spielberg was born on this day in 1939.
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Aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation, the venerable Joanna Miles played 'Perrin' (one of the wives of Sarek) from the episodes "Sarek" and "Unification, Part 1." In 1975, she enjoyed a bit of screen time opposite Yul Brynner in the Apocalypse/Drama The Ultimate Warrior. In 1978, she dabbled in the realm of Horror aboard the TV miniseres The Dark Secret Of Harvest Home. That same year, she shared the small screen with Richard Crenna in the Catastrophe/Drama A Fire In The Sky. As for other genre appearances? She enjoyed roles aboard The Incredible Hulk, Natural Selection (1994), and Judge Dredd (1995). Miles was born on this day in 1940.
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Ben Murphy (above left) joined a variety of acting veterans aboard 1982's Cult flick, Time Walker. He's also enjoyed guest stints aboard The Twilight Zone and UPN's Seven Days. Murphy was born on this day in 1942.
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With well over 200 different screen credits to his name, the venerable Martin Kove has to be one of the hardest working 'pros' in the entertainment business. True, he'll probably always be remembered for his role as the kinda/sorta 'baddie' karate instructor from Karate Kid (1984), but SciFi fans know him from roles in Death Race 2000 (1975), The Incredible Hulk, Beyond Westworld, The Twilight Zone, Hard Time on Planet Earth, Timelock (1996), and a host of other features. Kove was born on this day in 1946.
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God bless us our gingers! The fetching Marnie Mosiman showed up aboard "Loud As A Whisper," a second season outing for Star Trek: The Next Generation. Mosiman was born on this day in 1951.
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Ken Tanaka made his mark in cinema with a key role aboard Godzilla 1985 (1984). His profile on IMDB.com definitely confirms that he's still in the acting business. Tanaka was born on this day in 1951.
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Carolyn Porco is a planetary scientist who has contributed to several television science programs as well as consulting aboard JJ Abrams' 2009 reboot of Star Trek. Porco was born on this day in 1953.
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I think I first noticed Alberta Watson as the troubled leader of CTU 'Erin Driscoll' during the program's fourth season, but she leaves behind a resume filled with impressive work. As far as genre work goes, roles aboard Virus: The End (1980), The Keep (1983), Murder In Space (1985), White Of The Eye (1987), Destiny To Order (1989), Matrix, and The Outer Limits definitely deserve a mention. Though she's no longer with us, Watson was born on this day in 1955.
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With nearly 200 screen credits to his name, Larry Cedar has been all over the entertainment map. SciFi fans know him best from roles in Battlestar Galactica, Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983), Dreamscape (1984), Otherworld, C.H.U.D. II: Bud the Chud (1989), Philadelphia Experiment II (1993), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Watchers IV (1998), Star Trek: Enterprise, Stargate: SG-1, and many other projects. Cedar was born on this day in 1955.
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When Star Trek: Voyager premiered its second season in 1995, "The 37's" introduced a handful of earthbound characters who'd been stranded in the Delta Quadrant, among them a man named 'Nogami' played by James Saito. Saito was born on this day in 1955.
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Eddie Deezen built a career out of playing a bit of a social misfit in Science Fiction flicks and beyond. Fans recognize him from appearances board Laserblast (1978), WarGames (1983), Critters 2 (1988), and Monsters. He's also built a fairly prolific following in voice acting. Deezen was born on this day in 1957.
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Veteran character actor Alex McArthur had dabbled in the realm of SciFi and Fantasy. He's had roles aboard The Outer Limits, Charmed, and Hydra (2009). McArthur was born on this day in 1957.
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Even without his ol' spouse Roseanne, Tom Arnold remains a force to be reckoned with, and a guest appearance in The Outer Limits will always earn a mention here. Other appearances include stops to Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991), Body Bags (1993), Touch (1997), The Skeptic (2009), Dead Ant (2017), Ape Vs. Mecha Ape (2023), Transmorphers: Mech Beasts (2023), and Abomination (2023). Arnold was born on this day in 1959.
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Though I'll always remember being smitten by Moira Kelly with her appearance aboard Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me and then falling head-over-heels for her in The Cutting Edge, I'm thrilled she appeared in a guest spot aboard both The Twilight Zone and Heroes so that I can feature her here. Kelly was born on this day in 1968.
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Aboard Syfy's Apocalyptic-themed Van Helsing, Vincent Gale plays a scientific curiosity: he's a vampire who has found his way back among the land of the mortals. The man has a rather impressive career in worlds close to fandom, and he can be seen chewing scenery in Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II (1987), Highlander, Seven Days, The Outer Limits, First Wave, Sherlock Holmes In The 22nd Century, Strange Frequency, Special Unit 2, Jeremiah, Strange Frequency 2, Stargate: SG-1, A Wrinkle In Time (2003), The Dead Zone, X-Men: Evolution, Painkiller Jane, The 4400, Eureka, BloodRayne II: Deliverance (2007), Battlestar Galactica: Razor (2007), Second Sight (2007), Masters Of Science Fiction, Battlestar Galactica, Alien Trespass (2009), Fringe, Stargate Universe, Sanctuary, R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, L.O.R.D.: Lord Of Ravaging Dynasties (2016), Arrow, Supernatural, Travelers, Supergirl, The Dragon Prince, Snowpiercer, Midnight Mass, The Fall Of The House Of Usher, Resurrection Factor (2024). Gale was born on this day in 1968.
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For the record:
At the 2019 Leo Awards, Gale took home top honors in the category of 'Best Supporting Performance By A Male in A Dramatic Series' for his work aboard Van Helsing.
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For the record:
At the 2019 Leo Awards, Gale took home top honors in the category of 'Best Supporting Performance By A Male in A Dramatic Series' for his work aboard Van Helsing.
Her last acting credit listed on IMDB.com shows that Andrea Elson went out with a bang, but she joined the SciFi/Sitcom ALF throughout all of the program's four season. She's also dabbled in such properties as They Came From Outer Space and Frankenstein: The College Years (1991). Elson was born on this day in 1969.
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One of my rules is that if you've ever put on the Starfleet uniform then you deserve a mention, and that's what the lovely Amy Pietz did in an episode ("Bloodlines") for Star Trek: The Next Generation. The actress has also book roles aboard such genre entries as Starship Regulars, Ghost Whisperer, Medium, I Was A 7th Grade Dragon Slayer (2010), The Pact II (2014), The Magicians, The Flash, and Wolf Pack. Pietz was born on this day in 1969.
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The hunky Shane Brolly served as one of the semi-regulars at the heart of the ongoing Underworld saga. According to his profile on IMDB.com, the actor got his professional start in two episodes of NightMan. Other roles of record include stops aboard Beyond Belief: Fact Or Fiction, Impostor (2001), Deadly Swarm (2003), Devil's Highway (2005), Room 6 (2006), Book Of Fire (2015), and Lazarus (2021). Brolly was born on this day in 1970.
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Move over, Robert Downey, Jr.: no less than Shaquille O'Neal tried on a metal suit way before it was popular in Hollywood, bringing the Superman-inspired Steel (1997) to life on the silver screen. The basketballer also played a screen genie in the Fantasy/Comedy Kazaan (1996) for Touchstone Pictures. O'Neal was born on this day in 1972.
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For the record:
At the 1998 Razzie Awards, Shaq received a nomination in the category of 'Worst Actor' for his work in Steel.
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For the record:
At the 1998 Razzie Awards, Shaq received a nomination in the category of 'Worst Actor' for his work in Steel.
Director Julian Simpson has certainly made a mark in the realm of genre entertainment, helming the SciFi miniseries Superstorm and several episodes of Doctor Who. Simpson was born on this day in 1972.
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Early in the turn of the 21st century, the lovely Lara Cox went all prehistoric on us, joining Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World in television syndication for a handful of episodes. You can also check out her talents in such entities of BeastMaster, Evil Never Dies (2003), Mermaids (2003), H2O: Just Add Water, Voodoo Lagoon (2006), and Drop Dead Weird. Cox was born on this day in 1978.
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Aboard Doctor Who's "The Woman Who Lived," Rufus Hound played the character named 'Sam Swift.' As far as work in the realms of the Fantastic, you can chalk up a few other entries, including work in Hounded, Zapped, and Lore (2023). Hound was born on this day in 1979.
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In his youth, Joel Palmer had a great guest spot aboard Fox TV's long-running The X-Files. As an actor, he also visited The Outer Limits, Poltergeist: The Legacy, First Wave, Valentine (2001), and Dreamcatcher (2003). Palmer was born on this day in 1986.
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The fetching Amy Okuda (above right) played a role aboard Amazon's stellar The Man In The High Castle adaptation. Okuda was born on this day in 1989.
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Newcomer Clara Lago's star is just beginning to rise and shine, and her work aboard The End (2012), Extinction (2015), Orbita 9 (2016), and The Librarians definitely bodes well. Lago was born on this day in 1990.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In early 2024, I sat down and enjoyed a streaming of Orbita 9 on Netflix. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In early 2024, I sat down and enjoyed a streaming of Orbita 9 on Netflix. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
According to IMDB.com, the lovely Nicole Arianna Fox scored her acting debut in the Fantasy-themed TV movie, Almighty Thor, for The Asylum. She also squeezed into roles aboard The Last Survivors (2014), Girl House (2014), Neron (2016), and Circus Kane (2017). Fox was born on this day in 1991.
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What bewitching secret might the lovely Elise Eberle have to hide? Fans will have to watch the Fantasy-themed historical drama Salem to find out! Thankfully, there's a bit more to the lady's catalogue, and fans can check out her work aboard The Astronaut Farmer (2006), Chasing The Devil (2014) and Portal Runner (2021). Eberle was born on this day in 1993.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I had the good fortune of viewing Portal Runner in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I had the good fortune of viewing Portal Runner in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
The lovely Rosie Day dipped herself heartily into the waters of Fantasy with a plumb role aboard Starz's adaptation of Outlander. To her credit, she also served time aboard such genre entries as The Seasoning House (2012), Misfits, Howl (2015), Down A Dark Hall (2018), The Convent (2018), Peripheral (2018), Good Omens, Baby (2020), and The Sandman. Day was born on this day in 1995.
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For the record:
At the 2013 Screamfest, Day took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress' for her work in The Seasoning House.
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime in early 2013, I received a complimentary DVD of The Seasoning House in exchange for a review online. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
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For the record:
At the 2013 Screamfest, Day took home top honors in the category of 'Best Actress' for her work in The Seasoning House.
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime in early 2013, I received a complimentary DVD of The Seasoning House in exchange for a review online. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
The young Dylan Schmid has a resume rich in contributions to genre projects. He's served time aboard Fringe, Falling Skies, Stonados (2013), Horns (2013), Bunks (2013), R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour, Once Upon A Time, Shut Eye, Olympus, Beyond, and Snowpiercer. Schmid was born on this day in 1999.
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Young Aryana Engineer played a role aboard 2012's Resident Evil: Retribution for good measure. According to her profile on IMDB.com, she got her silver screen start with a role aboard the Horror/Fantasy Orphan (2009) for Dark Castle Entertainment. Engineer was born on this day in 2001.
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A star is born! On this day in 1913 (in the U.S.), that wacky pair -- Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde -- made one of their earliest cinematic appearances. Herbert Brenon both adapted the Robert Louis Stevenson novel and directed the project for the big screen, and it starred King Baggot, Jane Gail, Matt Snyder, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself."
"Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself."
On this day in 1925 (in Austria), The Hands Of Orlac took to the silver screen. Directed by Robert Wiene from a story by Louis Nerz and Maurice Renard, the Horror/Mystery starred Conrad Veidt, Alexandra Sorina, Fritz Strassby, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he doesn't know they once belonged to a murderer."
"A world-famous pianist loses both hands in an accident. When new hands are grafted on, he doesn't know they once belonged to a murderer."
On this day in 1932 (in Spain), Frankenstein delivered a healthy dose of Science Fiction and Horror to audiences hungry for such invention. 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:
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.
"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.
On this day in 1933 (in Sweden), Doctor X brought science and murder mystery to the masses. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the SciFi/Thriller starred Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Lee Tracy, and others; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer."
ExtraExtra Alert:
Want to know more? Then check out SciFiHistory.Net's review of Doctor X right here!
"A wisecracking New York reporter intrudes on a research scientist's quest to unmask The Moon Killer."
ExtraExtra Alert:
Want to know more? Then check out SciFiHistory.Net's review of Doctor X right here!
A star is born! On this day in 1935 (in the U.S.), The Lost City enjoyed being found by audiences in theaters everywhere. Directed by Harry Revier, the Fantasy/Adventure starred William 'Stage' Boyd, Kane Richmond, Claudia Dell, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An evil scientist plots to take over the world from his base in Africa, where he has invented a machine that can cause earthquakes."
"An evil scientist plots to take over the world from his base in Africa, where he has invented a machine that can cause earthquakes."
A star is born ... and Big Brother is always watching! On this day in 1956 (in the United Kingdom), the good people of London were treated to the premiere of 1984. Directed by Michael Anderson from an adaptation of George Orwell's grounding Science Fiction novel, the film starred Edmond O'Brien, Jan Sterling, Michael Redgrave, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love."
"In a totalitarian future society, Winston Smith, whose daily work is re-writing history, tries to rebel by falling in love."
On this day in 1959 (in Denmark), the Russian-language SciFi film Doroga K Zvezdam played theatrically. Directed by Pavel Klushantsez, the feature starred Georgi Solovyov and Leonid Khmara, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A groundbreaking popular science fiction film about the past and future of astronautics, from the first experiments by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky to the manned spaceflight and colonization of the Moon."
"A groundbreaking popular science fiction film about the past and future of astronautics, from the first experiments by Konstantin Tsiolkovsky to the manned spaceflight and colonization of the Moon."
A star is born! On this day in 1965 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to the Attack From Space! Directed by the team of Koreyoshi Akasaka, Teruo Ishii, and Akira Mitsuwa, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Ken Utsui, Sachihiro Ohsawa, Junko Ikeuchi, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Benevolent aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero Starman to protect Earth from invasion by an evil alien race called the Spherions. When Starman arrives on Earth, he discovers a conspiracy involving Earth's top scientists, and he must root out the traitors and also stop the impending alien invasion."
"Benevolent aliens from the planet Emerald send superhero Starman to protect Earth from invasion by an evil alien race called the Spherions. When Starman arrives on Earth, he discovers a conspiracy involving Earth's top scientists, and he must root out the traitors and also stop the impending alien invasion."
Give us a kiss! Give us a kiss! On this day in 1966 (in the United Kingdom), The Reptile looked to leave its mark on screen history ... or, at least, a nearby lovely blonde. Directed by John Gilling for Hammer Films, the Horror feature starred Noel Willman, Jennifer Daniel, and Ray Barrett. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation."
"In a Cornish village, various locals die from mysterious snake bites, but the coroner rules the deaths as heart attacks, until a family of newcomers starts an investigation."
A star is born! On this day in 1970 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to the premiere of the SciFi/Adventure Skullduggery. Adapted from the novel 'Les Animaux Dénaturés,' the film starred Burt Reynolds, Susan Clark, and Roger C. Carmel; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An expedition into the interior of Papua New Guinea comes across a tribe of ape-like people who may or may not be ancestors of early man. However, the influence of modern man is to have devastating effects upon these forgotten people."
"An expedition into the interior of Papua New Guinea comes across a tribe of ape-like people who may or may not be ancestors of early man. However, the influence of modern man is to have devastating effects upon these forgotten people."
On this day in 1972 (in Spain), Charlton Heston didn't rush the screen with any phasers on stun ... he came in with guns ablazing! This was the theatrical release of The Omega Man. Directed by Boris Sagal and based on the Richard Matheson novel ("I Am Legend"), the film also starred Rosalind Cash, Anthony Zerbe, and Paul Koslo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Biological war has decimated life on Earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert Neville tools his convertible through sunlit streets foraging for supplies."
For the record:
Actress Rosalind Cash received a nomination for 'Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture' from the 1971 NAACP Image Awards for her work in the film.
"Biological war has decimated life on Earth. Los Angeles is a windswept ghost town where Robert Neville tools his convertible through sunlit streets foraging for supplies."
For the record:
Actress Rosalind Cash received a nomination for 'Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture' from the 1971 NAACP Image Awards for her work in the film.
On this day in 1975 (in Mexico), audiences walked into the light with Goke, Body Snatcher From Hell. Directed by Hajime Satô, the SciFi/Horror starred Teruo Yoshida, Tomomi Satô, and Eizô Kitamura. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires."
"The survivors of a plane crash in a remote area are attacked by blob-like alien creatures that turn their victims into blood-thirsty vampires."
A star is born! Or is that ... animated?! On this day in 1987 (in Denmark), audiences were treated to the cinematic explosion better known as Le Big Bang. Written (in part) and directed by Picha, this animated SciFi/Comedy starred the voices of Luis Rego, Georges Aminel, and Perrette Pradier. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sex farce about Fred, an inept post WWIII superhero garbageman, who must prevent WW4 by disarming the continents of Virginia, where mutated feminists live, and USSSR, where mutated buttless men live. Beautiful Liberty is his only ally."
"Sex farce about Fred, an inept post WWIII superhero garbageman, who must prevent WW4 by disarming the continents of Virginia, where mutated feminists live, and USSSR, where mutated buttless men live. Beautiful Liberty is his only ally."
On this day in 1987 (in Portugal), Miami Golem bubbled to the cinematic surface. Written (in part) and directed by Alberto De Martino, the SciFi/Horror starred David Warbeck, Laura Trotter, and Loris Loddi. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A Miami TV reporter is sent to a local university to do a story on a professor who is cloning a cell from DNA found inside a meteorite. Soon after the reporter leaves, a gunman kills everyone in the professor's lab and steals the cell for a wealthy businessman. When the reporter learns that he is targeted for assassination as well, he enlists the help of two scientists to discover who is behind the crimes, why they stole the cell, and whether or not the cell should be allowed to continue living."
"A Miami TV reporter is sent to a local university to do a story on a professor who is cloning a cell from DNA found inside a meteorite. Soon after the reporter leaves, a gunman kills everyone in the professor's lab and steals the cell for a wealthy businessman. When the reporter learns that he is targeted for assassination as well, he enlists the help of two scientists to discover who is behind the crimes, why they stole the cell, and whether or not the cell should be allowed to continue living."
A star is born! On this day in 1992, The Lawnmower Man enjoyed its first theatrical engagement ever! Directed by Brett Leonard (based on his adaptation of the Stephen King short story), the SciFi feature starred Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, and Jenny Wright, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A scientist performs experiments involving intelligence enhancing drugs and virtual reality on a simple-minded gardener. He puts the gardener on an extensive schedule of learning, and quickly he becomes brilliant. But at this point the gardener has a few ideas of his own on how the research should continue, and the scientist begins losing control of his experiments."
For the record:
The film enjoyed 1993 Saturn Award nominations in the categories of Best Special Effects and Best Science Fiction Film but ultimately lost out to other films. The film enjoyed modest enough box office success to guarantee a sequel -- Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace -- which would see an all-new cast exploring the concept of virtual reality a bit further. Alas, the sequel underperformed, as can happen when straying too far from the original.
"A scientist performs experiments involving intelligence enhancing drugs and virtual reality on a simple-minded gardener. He puts the gardener on an extensive schedule of learning, and quickly he becomes brilliant. But at this point the gardener has a few ideas of his own on how the research should continue, and the scientist begins losing control of his experiments."
For the record:
The film enjoyed 1993 Saturn Award nominations in the categories of Best Special Effects and Best Science Fiction Film but ultimately lost out to other films. The film enjoyed modest enough box office success to guarantee a sequel -- Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace -- which would see an all-new cast exploring the concept of virtual reality a bit further. Alas, the sequel underperformed, as can happen when straying too far from the original.
On this day in 1997 (in Hungary), Omega Doom tried to get ahead on the small screen with its debut on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Albert Pyun, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Rutger Hauer, Shannon Whirry, Norbert Weisser, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After Earth is taken over by an army of robots, the small number of humans left are forced into hiding. In the nuclear winter, only droids walk the face of the Earth, in fear of the rumored human resurgence, and in search of a hidden cache of weapons. One robot, his evil circuits destroyed, enters a small town where a robot civil war is taking place. He tries to convince both sides to join forces in search of the weapons, all the while having a hidden agenda, and an affinity for one of the local droids."
"After Earth is taken over by an army of robots, the small number of humans left are forced into hiding. In the nuclear winter, only droids walk the face of the Earth, in fear of the rumored human resurgence, and in search of a hidden cache of weapons. One robot, his evil circuits destroyed, enters a small town where a robot civil war is taking place. He tries to convince both sides to join forces in search of the weapons, all the while having a hidden agenda, and an affinity for one of the local droids."
A star is born! Or is that ... born again?! On this day in 1999 (in Japan), Gamera returned to action with the cinematic release of Gamera 3: Revenge Of Iris. Written (in part) and directed by Shusuke Kaneko, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Shinobu Nakayama, Ai Maeda, and Yukijirô Hotaru. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Gamera's ties to humanity have been severed as the Gyaos re-emerge. Nagamine and Asagi investigate as an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature. Named Iris, Ayana seeks revenge on Gamera for the death of her family."
"Gamera's ties to humanity have been severed as the Gyaos re-emerge. Nagamine and Asagi investigate as an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature. Named Iris, Ayana seeks revenge on Gamera for the death of her family."
A star is born! On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Mission To Mars enjoyed its first theatrical release ever. Directed by Brian De Palma, the SciFi/Drama starred Gary Sinise, Tim Robbins, and Don Cheadle; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster after reporting an unidentified structure, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors."
For the record:
To the film's credit, legendary director Brian De Palma was nominated in 2001 by the Razzie Awards in the category of 'Worst Director' for his work on the film.
"When the first manned mission to Mars meets with a catastrophic and mysterious disaster after reporting an unidentified structure, a rescue mission is launched to investigate the tragedy and bring back any survivors."
For the record:
To the film's credit, legendary director Brian De Palma was nominated in 2001 by the Razzie Awards in the category of 'Worst Director' for his work on the film.
A star is born! On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), the good people in attendance of the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival were treated to the big screen premiere of Frog-g-g! Written and directed by Cody Jarrett, the SciFi/Comedy starred Kristi Russell, Ariadne Shaffer, and Mary Woronov. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Chemical waste seeps into a small town's water supply, causing the birth of a mutant FROGGG which is instinctively driven to mate with its genetic match - human women. Sexy EPA super-agent Dr Barbara Michaels tracks the Froggg's every move, fighting off corrupt good-ol'-boy politicians and drunken rednecks at every turn. No one in town believes her, or the evidence, until the shocking climax when the Froggg is finally brought to justice... or IS it...?"
For the record:
To the film's credit, Frog-g-g took home top honors in the category of 'Best Feature Film' at the above-mentioned film festival.
"Chemical waste seeps into a small town's water supply, causing the birth of a mutant FROGGG which is instinctively driven to mate with its genetic match - human women. Sexy EPA super-agent Dr Barbara Michaels tracks the Froggg's every move, fighting off corrupt good-ol'-boy politicians and drunken rednecks at every turn. No one in town believes her, or the evidence, until the shocking climax when the Froggg is finally brought to justice... or IS it...?"
For the record:
To the film's credit, Frog-g-g took home top honors in the category of 'Best Feature Film' at the above-mentioned film festival.
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Spectres played for audiences in attendance of the Cinequest Film Festival. Directed by Phil Leirness, the SciFi/Horror starred Marina Sirtis, Dean Haglund, and Tucker Smallwood; and here's the plot summary as provided by Google.com:
"After teenager Kelly Webber attempts suicide, her mother, Laura Lee, takes her to the family summer home for a change of scenery. When Kelly befriends a ghost named Sean, her psychiatrist, Dr. Halsey, assures her that the boy is imaginary. But when Kelly's mother forbids her from seeing Sean, a series of paranormal events occur -- and the family must enlist a psychic to rid their home of a terrifying poltergeist."
"After teenager Kelly Webber attempts suicide, her mother, Laura Lee, takes her to the family summer home for a change of scenery. When Kelly befriends a ghost named Sean, her psychiatrist, Dr. Halsey, assures her that the boy is imaginary. But when Kelly's mother forbids her from seeing Sean, a series of paranormal events occur -- and the family must enlist a psychic to rid their home of a terrifying poltergeist."
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), some young maiden was sprouting tentacles all over the backseat in the home video debut of Decoys 2: Alien Seduction (aka Decoys 2: The Second Seduction). Directed by Jeffery Scott Lando, the SciFi/Horror starred Corey Sevier, Tyler Johnston, and Kailin See. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sam, a college student in a small Northwestern town, reluctantly joins his roommates in a contest to see who can hook up with the most gorgeous co-eds by the end of the semester. But when men slowly start disappearing around town, he and his friends learn that when it comes to beautiful women, it's what's inside that really matters."
"Sam, a college student in a small Northwestern town, reluctantly joins his roommates in a contest to see who can hook up with the most gorgeous co-eds by the end of the semester. But when men slowly start disappearing around town, he and his friends learn that when it comes to beautiful women, it's what's inside that really matters."
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), 20 Years After enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the George Lindsey UNA Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Jim Torres, the SciFi/Drama starred Joshua Leonard, Azura Skye, and Diane Salinger; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Everything that could go wrong did go wrong: War, Terrorism, Natural Disasters. Evacuees were ushered from the cities to refugee camps in the surrounding counties. In-fighting, famine and disease took their toll on the survivors. Now, twenty years after the bombs fell and the plagues ran their course the few that remain live in fear and without hope."
"Everything that could go wrong did go wrong: War, Terrorism, Natural Disasters. Evacuees were ushered from the cities to refugee camps in the surrounding counties. In-fighting, famine and disease took their toll on the survivors. Now, twenty years after the bombs fell and the plagues ran their course the few that remain live in fear and without hope."
On this day in 2014 (in Hungary), AE: Apocalypse Earth enjoyed its run in theaters. Written and directed by Thunder Levin, the SciFi feature starred Adrian Paul and Richard Grieco, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When the Earth is attacked by alien forces, a mass evacuation leads to a small group of survivors crash landing on a planet inhabited by cloaked figures. To get off the doomed planet a green-skinned humanoid girls reckons a downed spaceship will do the trick."
"When the Earth is attacked by alien forces, a mass evacuation leads to a small group of survivors crash landing on a planet inhabited by cloaked figures. To get off the doomed planet a green-skinned humanoid girls reckons a downed spaceship will do the trick."
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in Serbia), things went all lunar with the theatrical release of The Rift (aka The Rift: Dark Side Of The Moon) as it premiered for audiences in attendance of the Belgrade Film Festival. Directed by Dejan Zecevic, the SciFi/Thriller starred Ken Foree, Katarina Cas, and Monte Markham. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An American military satellite crash lands in Eastern Serbia and a team of US and Serbian agents are dispatched to secure the remains of the satellite, but when they locate the crash site all is not as it seems."
"An American military satellite crash lands in Eastern Serbia and a team of US and Serbian agents are dispatched to secure the remains of the satellite, but when they locate the crash site all is not as it seems."
A star is born!
On this day in 2018 (in Canada and the U.S.), Aliens Ate My Homework enjoyed its debut on home video. Directed by Sean McNamara from a story by Bruce Coville, Judith Reeves-Stevens, and Garfield Reeves-Stevens, the SciFi/Comedy starred Jayden Greig, Lauren K. Robek, Sean Quan, and others. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"When a tiny spaceship flies through his window and lands on his science project, Rod and his cousin Elspeth meet a group of friendly aliens, the extraterrestrial lawmen known as the Galactic Patrol."
"When a tiny spaceship flies through his window and lands on his science project, Rod and his cousin Elspeth meet a group of friendly aliens, the extraterrestrial lawmen known as the Galactic Patrol."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Joaquin Rodriguez's Curse Of The Mayans enjoyed its release on home video. The feature starred Carla Ortiz and Olga Fonda, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Dr. Alan Green an American Archelogist leads Danielle Noble an her team of cave divers on an expedition searching the Mayan ancient records. Instead of finding glory they will find hell hidden in the underwater caves of Xibalba."
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"Dr. Alan Green an American Archelogist leads Danielle Noble an her team of cave divers on an expedition searching the Mayan ancient records. Instead of finding glory they will find hell hidden in the underwater caves of Xibalba."
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A star is born!
On this day in 2019 (in France), Fragments enjoyed its only theatrical screening of record. Written and directed by Jude Bauman, the SciFi/Drama starred Thierry Azzopardi, Sarah Brooks, Martine Feix, and others. According to our friends at Facebook.com, here's the plot summary:
"Depressed, Alma, a young twenty-year-old actress, no longer leaves her home. Her best friend suggests that she audition for the role of Marilyn in a play called "Fragments": a work inspired by the writings of Marilyn Monroe."
"Depressed, Alma, a young twenty-year-old actress, no longer leaves her home. Her best friend suggests that she audition for the role of Marilyn in a play called "Fragments": a work inspired by the writings of Marilyn Monroe."
A star is born!
On this day in 2020 (in the United Kingdom and the U.S.), Becoming enjoyed its general release to audience via the World Wide Web. Written and directed by Omar Naim, the SciFi/Horror starred Toby Kebbell, Penelope Mitchell, Melissa Bolona, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young woman learns her fiance has become possessed by an entity."
"A young woman learns her fiance has become possessed by an entity."
A star is born! On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), Shifter enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever playing for audiences in attendance of the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Jacob Leighton Burns, the SciFi feature starred Nicole Fancher, Ashley Mandanas, Jamie Brewster, and others; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young woman experiences painful and gruesome side effects after an experiment with time travel goes wrong."
"A young woman experiences painful and gruesome side effects after an experiment with time travel goes wrong."
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), the 1959-produced The Manster enjoyed a new release on home video. Directed by the team of George P. Breakston (who also worked on the screenplay) and Kenneth G. Crane, the feature starred Peter Dyneley, Jane Hylton, Tetsu Nakamura, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An American reporter in Japan is given a mysterious injection by a scientist, who turns him into a two-headed monster."
"An American reporter in Japan is given a mysterious injection by a scientist, who turns him into a two-headed monster."
On this day in 1954 (in the U.S.), Adventures Of Superman aired "The Whistling Bird." Officially, this served as the twenty-fifth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sterling Holloway returns as eccentric scientist Uncle Oscar, who while trying to cook up a formula for flavored stamp glue ends up with a powerful explosive. Rather than write down the entire formula, Uncle Oscar teaches vital segments of the formula to his talking parakeet Schuyler. A pair of foreign spies steal Schuyler and substitute a lookalike, then kidnap Oscar and his niece Nancy (Allene Roberts) in order to steal the explosive. This looks like a job for Superman (George Reeves)--but it may also prove to be his undoing, inasmuch as the loquacious Schuyler is savvy to Superman's "Clark Kent" guise."
"Sterling Holloway returns as eccentric scientist Uncle Oscar, who while trying to cook up a formula for flavored stamp glue ends up with a powerful explosive. Rather than write down the entire formula, Uncle Oscar teaches vital segments of the formula to his talking parakeet Schuyler. A pair of foreign spies steal Schuyler and substitute a lookalike, then kidnap Oscar and his niece Nancy (Allene Roberts) in order to steal the explosive. This looks like a job for Superman (George Reeves)--but it may also prove to be his undoing, inasmuch as the loquacious Schuyler is savvy to Superman's "Clark Kent" guise."
On this day in 1954 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "The Big Proteus Swindle." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's fourth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Having escaped the trap set by Proteus on Mercury, Cory and Happy begin the long journey back to Earth to try and stop his evil plan to destroy the economy of the United planets."
"Having escaped the trap set by Proteus on Mercury, Cory and Happy begin the long journey back to Earth to try and stop his evil plan to destroy the economy of the United planets."
On this day in 1964 (in the U.S.), The Twilight Zone aired "Queen of the Nile." This served as the twenty-third episode of the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A reporter interviews a Hollywood movie queen who has a secret to her eternal beauty."
"A reporter interviews a Hollywood movie queen who has a secret to her eternal beauty."
On this day in 1965 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Web Planet: Crater of Needles." This served as the nineteenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Ian and Vrestin are captured by the subterranean Optera while Barbara and her Menoptera allies attempt to escape from the slave camp."
"Ian and Vrestin are captured by the subterranean Optera while Barbara and her Menoptera allies attempt to escape from the slave camp."
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea aired "The Menfish." This served as the twenty-fourth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Adm. Nelson is away, Capt. Crane tries to prevent Dr. Borgman from implanting human DNA into marine animals to create a new type of undersea creature."
"While Adm. Nelson is away, Capt. Crane tries to prevent Dr. Borgman from implanting human DNA into marine animals to create a new type of undersea creature."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), Mr. Terrific aired "Stanley The Jailbreaker." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Stanley is sent undercover as "Slippery Sloan" to help bank robber Blackjack Clayton escape so he will trust Stanley enough to tell him where the $2 million in stolen money is hidden."
"Stanley is sent undercover as "Slippery Sloan" to help bank robber Blackjack Clayton escape so he will trust Stanley enough to tell him where the $2 million in stolen money is hidden."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), The Space Giants aired "The Insects." Officially, this served as the thirty-sixth episode in the program's only season of original broadcast existence; and here's the plot summary as provided by The A.V. Club:
"Goldar and his family of robots are sent to earth to stop Rodak the conqueror, in his plans of destroy the earth aided by his giant kaijus and shapeshifting minions: the lugo-men."
"Goldar and his family of robots are sent to earth to stop Rodak the conqueror, in his plans of destroy the earth aided by his giant kaijus and shapeshifting minions: the lugo-men."
It all came down to this: on this day in 1968 (in the U.S.), Irwin Allen's Lost In Space bowed out of its original broadcast existence with the airing of "Junkyard In Space," the twenty-fourth (and final) episode of its third (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"With the Robinsons running out of food, Dr. Smith trades the ship and the Robot to a junk man for food."
"With the Robinsons running out of food, Dr. Smith trades the ship and the Robot to a junk man for food."
On this day in 1971 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Mind of Evil: Part 6." This served as the tenth episode of the program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Brigadier has recaptured Stangmoor but the Master still has control of the Thunderbolt and the Doctor must find a way to stop him and destroy the Keller Machine."
"The Brigadier has recaptured Stangmoor but the Master still has control of the Thunderbolt and the Doctor must find a way to stop him and destroy the Keller Machine."
On this day in 1976 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Seeds of Doom: Part 6." This served as the twenty-sixth episode of the program's thirteenth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Chase is obviously under Krynoid control. The Doctor suspects possession but, with the mountainous Krynoid nearing maturity and whacking the mansion to pieces, he concerns himself with the bigger picture and orders the mansion - with Sarah and him still inside - to be bombed."
"Chase is obviously under Krynoid control. The Doctor suspects possession but, with the mountainous Krynoid nearing maturity and whacking the mansion to pieces, he concerns himself with the bigger picture and orders the mansion - with Sarah and him still inside - to be bombed."
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), The Six Million Dollar Man aired "To Catch The Eagle." Officially, this served as the twenty-first episode in the program's fourth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A Native American chief who is also a trained scientist discovers an ore on the reservation that can be a great source of power. So Oscar sends two men to check it out but they vanish. So he sends Steve to find them. But the tribe's medicine man who is very traditional refuses to grant Steve permission to go there because it's sacred ground. But there's a test which is very grueling, if he passes he can enter. But the medicine man has other plans."
"A Native American chief who is also a trained scientist discovers an ore on the reservation that can be a great source of power. So Oscar sends two men to check it out but they vanish. So he sends Steve to find them. But the tribe's medicine man who is very traditional refuses to grant Steve permission to go there because it's sacred ground. But there's a test which is very grueling, if he passes he can enter. But the medicine man has other plans."
On this day in 1978 (in the United Kingdom), Blake's 7 aired "Breakdown." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Liberator heads for space station XK72 where they seek help from surgeon Professor Kayn, when Gan's limiter implant malfunctions causing Gan to go psychotic and violently attack members of the crew. But Professor Kayn has other plans and he informs the Federation of the crew's presence on-board the space station."
"The Liberator heads for space station XK72 where they seek help from surgeon Professor Kayn, when Gan's limiter implant malfunctions causing Gan to go psychotic and violently attack members of the crew. But Professor Kayn has other plans and he informs the Federation of the crew's presence on-board the space station."
It all came down to this: on this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), The Six Million Dollar Man bowed out of original broadcast existence with the airing of "The Moving Mountain," the twenty-first (and final) episode in the program's fifth (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Steve Austin teams up with a KGB agent, Andrea Mastrova, to track down stolen U.S. smart missiles developed by the OSI and a stolen Russian missile launching tank both taken by a man named Santos. Unbeknownst to Steve, his life may be in additional danger if Mastova finds out that he is responsible for her father's death."
"Steve Austin teams up with a KGB agent, Andrea Mastrova, to track down stolen U.S. smart missiles developed by the OSI and a stolen Russian missile launching tank both taken by a man named Santos. Unbeknownst to Steve, his life may be in additional danger if Mastova finds out that he is responsible for her father's death."
On this day in 1981 (in the U.S.), The Incredible Hulk aired "The First, Part 1." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"David 'Barr' travels to Vissaria where another Hulk was sighted years before. He finds the lab where the creature originated, a man claims to have been the 'first' Hulk and most importantly, a cure."
"David 'Barr' travels to Vissaria where another Hulk was sighted years before. He finds the lab where the creature originated, a man claims to have been the 'first' Hulk and most importantly, a cure."
On this day in 1988 (in the U.S.), Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future aired "New Order: Part 1 - The Sky Shall Swallow Them." This served as the nineteenth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"New data from a springer indicates that phase 3 of Project New Order is about to commence. A suborbital platform codenamed Icaras will start mass digitization at 15.00 hours. Power comes up with a desperate two part plan to attack Icarus control followed by Volcania itself."
"New data from a springer indicates that phase 3 of Project New Order is about to commence. A suborbital platform codenamed Icaras will start mass digitization at 15.00 hours. Power comes up with a desperate two part plan to attack Icarus control followed by Volcania itself."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), War of the Worlds aired "The Last Supper." This served as the eighteenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by TV.com:
"Extraterrestrial experts from around the world are gathered to discuss and exchange information in an effort to help combat the threat the world faces against the alien menace. The aliens have an upper hand when they gain knowledge of this meeting and plot to murder them all to remove the thorn from their sides."
"Extraterrestrial experts from around the world are gathered to discuss and exchange information in an effort to help combat the threat the world faces against the alien menace. The aliens have an upper hand when they gain knowledge of this meeting and plot to murder them all to remove the thorn from their sides."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "8 1/2 Months." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam leaps into a very pregnant teenager and must convince her father to help her keep the baby."
"Sam leaps into a very pregnant teenager and must convince her father to help her keep the baby."
On this day in 1992 (in Germany), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Contagion." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Encountering the superior technology of a very ancient race creates system malfunctions for a doomed Federation starship, for the Enterprise, and for an eavesdropping Romulan warbird."
"Encountering the superior technology of a very ancient race creates system malfunctions for a doomed Federation starship, for the Enterprise, and for an eavesdropping Romulan warbird."
On this day in 1993 (in Germany), Lost In Space aired "Revolt Of The Androids." Officially, this served as the twenty-fourth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the second of two sequels to The Android Machine (1966), Verda's sheltered by the Robinsons after she's marked for destruction by the Celestial Department Store. To that end, the store dispatches a killer android: IDAK (Instant Destroyer And Killer)."
"In the second of two sequels to The Android Machine (1966), Verda's sheltered by the Robinsons after she's marked for destruction by the Celestial Department Store. To that end, the store dispatches a killer android: IDAK (Instant Destroyer And Killer)."
On this day in 1994 (in the Netherlands), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Contagion." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Encountering the superior technology of a very ancient race creates system malfunctions for a doomed Federation starship, for the Enterprise, and for an eavesdropping Romulan warbird."
"Encountering the superior technology of a very ancient race creates system malfunctions for a doomed Federation starship, for the Enterprise, and for an eavesdropping Romulan warbird."
Stargate: SG-1 was one of those series that just never did anything for me. I have seen most of its first season, and most of the plots, characters, and situations seemed a bit too saccharin for me. Still, I can respect any franchise that makes a foothold in the entertainment industry and has real staying power, which is certainly true for Stargate. Its first season closed out on this day back in 1998 with the episode titled "Within the Serpent's Grasp."
On this day in 2000, Roughnecks: The Starship Troopers Chronicles aired the episode titled "Checkmate." According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"Lt. Razak is called to a mission briefing to find it being given by Sky Marshall Sanchez himself. The Roughnecks and Echo squads are given the mission to infiltrate the mound of the Queen Bug and eliminate her and the Roughnecks are reunited with an old friend. Can they accomplish this seemingly suicidal mission?"
"Lt. Razak is called to a mission briefing to find it being given by Sky Marshall Sanchez himself. The Roughnecks and Echo squads are given the mission to infiltrate the mound of the Queen Bug and eliminate her and the Roughnecks are reunited with an old friend. Can they accomplish this seemingly suicidal mission?"
On this day in 2004, Starhunter 2300 aired the eighteenth episode of its second season, an hour titled "Just Politics." According to our friends at Wikipedia.org, here's the plot summary:
"The hunters take the Mars Minister of Trade, Andreas Kolsig, and his entourage: bodyguard Dircott and aides Gayna and Jophie, to the Mannheim asteroid belt for a secret negotiation. With Percy absent, Gayna uses her identity to override Caravaggio, and removes the air from Dircott's quarters, killing him. Although Car claims Dircott died of a heart attack, Travis begins an investigation while Rudolpho suspects that Kolsig is not who he claims to be. Later, Jophie is killed when she and Marcus discover Car has been overridden and he activates his self-defenses. Kolsig keeps his meeting with a man named Rezner who deals in a rare mineral called Durenium - a powerful source of negative energy needed for hyperspace travel. Gayna, secretly records evidence that Kolsig plans to keep the mineral and overthrow Mars President Morland. When she tries to escape the Tulip, she activates the self destruct, and the crew hurry to override the countdown."
"The hunters take the Mars Minister of Trade, Andreas Kolsig, and his entourage: bodyguard Dircott and aides Gayna and Jophie, to the Mannheim asteroid belt for a secret negotiation. With Percy absent, Gayna uses her identity to override Caravaggio, and removes the air from Dircott's quarters, killing him. Although Car claims Dircott died of a heart attack, Travis begins an investigation while Rudolpho suspects that Kolsig is not who he claims to be. Later, Jophie is killed when she and Marcus discover Car has been overridden and he activates his self-defenses. Kolsig keeps his meeting with a man named Rezner who deals in a rare mineral called Durenium - a powerful source of negative energy needed for hyperspace travel. Gayna, secretly records evidence that Kolsig plans to keep the mineral and overthrow Mars President Morland. When she tries to escape the Tulip, she activates the self destruct, and the crew hurry to override the countdown."
On this day in 2007 (in Japan), Doctor Who aired "Army of Ghosts." This served as the twelfth episode in the relaunched program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As the ghosts of loved ones appear, the whole world celebrates. But as the Doctor investigates he believes that there is a more sinister motive behind their appearence. And deep within the Torchwood tower, a mysterious sphere containing the greatest enemies of the Doctor is opened..."
"As the ghosts of loved ones appear, the whole world celebrates. But as the Doctor investigates he believes that there is a more sinister motive behind their appearence. And deep within the Torchwood tower, a mysterious sphere containing the greatest enemies of the Doctor is opened..."
On this day in 2009, "Islanded In A Stream Of Stars" aired as the eighteenth episode as part of Battlestar Galactica's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"With Hera now likely in the hands of John Cavil, Admiral Adama sends out search teams to locate The Colony, the Cylon home world if you will, that Ellen Tigh says is the only place she imagines she could be. Adama reluctantly comes to the conclusion that the Galactica has reached the end of its days. He orders all repair activities halted and decides to strip the ship and share everything that is salvageable with the rest of the fleet. Starbuck meanwhile shares with Gaius Baltar what she found on the uninhabitable Earth. He subsequently - and quite publicly - proclaims her to be an angel."
"With Hera now likely in the hands of John Cavil, Admiral Adama sends out search teams to locate The Colony, the Cylon home world if you will, that Ellen Tigh says is the only place she imagines she could be. Adama reluctantly comes to the conclusion that the Galactica has reached the end of its days. He orders all repair activities halted and decides to strip the ship and share everything that is salvageable with the rest of the fleet. Starbuck meanwhile shares with Gaius Baltar what she found on the uninhabitable Earth. He subsequently - and quite publicly - proclaims her to be an angel."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), 12 Monkeys aired "Yesterday." This served as the eighth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"The Core that powers the time machine is fading. To get Cole back from the past, Jones must convince her former colleagues at the military operation "Spearhead" that her mission is worth saving."
"The Core that powers the time machine is fading. To get Cole back from the past, Jones must convince her former colleagues at the military operation "Spearhead" that her mission is worth saving."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Humans aired the fourth episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mia and Ed's relationship is threatened; Things looks bleak for Niska when Laura calls a surprise witness."
"Mia and Ed's relationship is threatened; Things looks bleak for Niska when Laura calls a surprise witness."
On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "On The Wings Of Keeradaks." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's seventh (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"With Echo recovered, Rex, Bad Batch and Anakin look to fight their way out of a Separatist base."
"With Echo recovered, Rex, Bad Batch and Anakin look to fight their way out of a Separatist base."
On this day in 2012, Mass Effect 3 was released to the gaming community at large. It featured the voices of Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, and here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"Earth is under attack by a monstrous race of gigantic living ships known as the Reapers. Even if Commander Shepard could unite all surviving species in the universe, only a miracle can help. Then again, Shepard did come back from the dead."
"Earth is under attack by a monstrous race of gigantic living ships known as the Reapers. Even if Commander Shepard could unite all surviving species in the universe, only a miracle can help. Then again, Shepard did come back from the dead."
