In the guise of 'Queen Azura,' the lovely Beatrice Roberts sought to rule all of Mongo alongside no less than Ming The Merciless himself in Flash Gordon's Trip To Mars (1938). (Curse you, Ming!) Other appearances in the realms of the Fantastic include stops to The Return Of Chandu (1934), Night Life Of The Gods (1935), Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943), Phantom Of The Opera (1943), Jungle Woman (1944), The Invisible Man's Revenge (1944), and Dead Man's Eyes (1944).Though she's no longer with us, Roberts was born on this day in 1905.
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Davis Roberts enjoyed a professional career that spanned over four decades in the entertainment business, taking on roles aboard such properties as Tarzan's Peril (1951), Peter Gunn, The Man From U.N.C.L.E., The Wild Wild West, I Dream Of Jeannie, Tarzan, Star Trek, The Flying Nun, Mission: Impossible, Westworld (1973), Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Ark II, Demon Seed (1977), The Amazing Spider-Man, Nick Knight (1989), and The Gifted (1993). Though he's no longer with us, Roberts was born on this day in 1917.
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George A. Cooper played 'Cherub,' a guest character aboard an early episode of Doctor Who ... and he actually put a knife to the throat of the good Doctor! A quick glance at his professional profile doesn't show a great deal of stuff in SciFi, Fantasy, or Horror. He did enjoy roles aboard Danger Man, The Brain (1962), The Avengers, Dracula Has Risen From The Grave (1968), My Partner The Ghost, Doomwatch, Wonder Woman, Shadows, and The Light Princess (1978). Though he's no longer with us, Cooper was born on this day in 1925.
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Richard Vernon played 'Slartibartfast' aboard the early 80's incarnation of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy. Other roles of note include visits to Village Of The Damned (1960), The Avengers, Goldfinger (1964), The Tomb Of Ligeia (1964), Journey To The Unknown, UFO, The Guardians, The Satanic Rites Of Dracula (1973), Oh Heavenly Dog (1980), and Loch Ness (1996). Though he's no longer with us, Vernon was born on this day in 1925.
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Though he's probably remembered more for his work in comedy, Alan Sues played against type aboard 'The Masks,' one of the creepier episodes of The Twilight Zone. Though he's no longer with us, Sues was born on this day in 1926.
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Drama heavyweight James Broderick entered the realm of The Twilight Zone aboard an episode titled "On Thursday We Leave For Home." Though he's no longer with us, Broderick was born on this day in 1927.
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Daniel J. Travanti (above right) joined Kris Kristofferson and Cheryl Ladd aboard the Time Travel drama, Millennium (1989). Travanti was born on this day in 1940.
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Back in 2006, the veteran John Heard (above left) enjoyed a guest spot aboard Syfy's Battlestar Galactica. Also, one of Heard's earliest screen roles was aboard the SciFi/Cult flick C.H.U.D. (1984). Though he's no longer with us, Heard was born on this day in 1945.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I was granted special access to a streaming of the 10th anniversary of Sharknado, a flick in which Heard played a role. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I was granted special access to a streaming of the 10th anniversary of Sharknado, a flick in which Heard played a role. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Although I'm a huge fan of DC Comics' Batman, I never much cared for the 1960's camp classic TV show interpretation of the character. I watched it as a kid, and I suppose it was occasionally interesting, but I don't consider myself an enthusiast of it in any way. Still, the show managed to recruit an incredible roster of supporting players and guest appearances, of which the singer/actress Donna Loren made a pair of visits. Loren was born on this day in 1947.
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Aboard the original SciFi/TV-Miniseries V (from 1983), the great Richard Lawson played 'Dr. Ben Taylor.' Lawson was born on this day in 1947.
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Michael Jan Friedman has penned some of the better Star Trek novels that I've had the good fortune to read, and he's also dabbled in the world of comic book storytelling as well. Friedman was born on this day in 1955.
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While making television history in the role of Walter White for AMC's incredible Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranton took time out to play an important role in 2014's Godzilla. Cranston was born on this day in 1956.
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For the record:
To his credit, Cranston received a 2018 Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Guest Performance In A Television Series' for his appearance in an episode of Amazon Studios Electric Dreams.
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For the record:
To his credit, Cranston received a 2018 Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best Guest Performance In A Television Series' for his appearance in an episode of Amazon Studios Electric Dreams.
The lovely Donna Murphy made googoo eyes at Patrick Stewart in Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), an adventure that deserved a better script. Murphy was born on this day in 1959.
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Most folks only know Nick Searcy from his work on FX's stellar Justified drama, but to me he'll always be Nate Ramsey from UPN's Time Travel drama Seven Days. Searcy was born on this day in 1959.
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Singer Taylor Dayne dabbled in entertainment with a few roles here and there, but fans of NightMan might remember her best in the guise of 'Carla Day.' Dayne was born on this day in 1962.
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Among other roles, Cameron Daddo sported a guest spot aboard Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda during its run. Daddo was born on this day in 1965.
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So far as genre properties go, Joy Tanner has booked roles aboard Goosebumps, The Crow: Stairway to Heaven, Viper, Earth: Final Conflict, PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal, Mutant X, Relic Hunter, Tarzan, and ReGenesis. Tanner was born on this day in 1966.
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Earlier in his professional career, Jonathan Del Arco had a recurring role aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation as the Borg named Hugh. Del Arco was born on this day in 1966.
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A talent as lovely as Rachel Weisz can make anything watchable, and (yes) that includes a certain The Mummy franchise headlined by Brendan Fraser (of all people). Weisz was born on this day in 1970.
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Looking back, 2011's Green Lantern really looked as though it had real promise, but sadly it just didn't come together. Still, that was no fault of the talented Peter Sarsgaard who played a role in the picture. Sarsgaard was born on this day in 1971.
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Matthew Vaughn's talents know no bounds. He can write. He can direct. He can produce. Of particular note, he's helped bring such properties to the silver screen as X-Men: First Class (2011), the Kick-Ass franchise, and Fantastic Four (2015). Vaughn was born on this day in 1971.
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Never forget, folks, that genre entries come in all shapes, sizes, and -- ahem -- proclivities. That said, screen temptress Phyllisha Anne might not have a great number of entries we can showcase on SciFiHistory.Net, but we'll give her the proper birthday shout regardless. Anne was born on this day in 1972.
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The lovely Maxim Roy is no stranger to intelligent female roles. She was part of the Mission Control staff aboard ABC TV's Defying Gravity, but she's also enjoyed smart character roles in such properties as ReGenesis, The Dead Zone, Infected, WarGames: The Dead Code, and Cat.8. Roy was born on this day in 1972.
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If you don't speak Korean and don't mind subtitles, then 2009: Lost Memories is a spiffy little SciFi/Actioner worth your investment. Dong-gun Jang was one of its stars, and Jang was born on this day in 1972.
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The lovely Jennifer Hammon enjoyed a modest amount of screen time aboard Star Trek: Voyager's seventh season outing, "Author, Author." Hammon was born on this day in 1973.
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The lovely Jolie Jenkins enjoyed a pair of guest spots as FBI Special Agent Leyla Harrison aboard Fox TV's popular The X-Files. Jenkins was born on this day in 1974.
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Larry Bagby entered the realm of Fantasy with a role aboard Age of the Dragons (2011). He's also enjoyed screen time aboard Invasion Earth (1988) and Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Bagby was born on this day in 1974.
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Very quickly, Tobias Menzies has become a go-to talent for genre works. He's found screen time aboard the BBC's Doctor Who, HBO's Game of Thrones, and Starz's Outlander. Menzies was born on this day in 1974.
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The lovely Audrey Marie Anderson has played in a few corners of The CW's BerlantiVerse, garnering screen time aboard both Arrow and The Flash. Anderson was born on this day in 1975.
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Aarón Díaz (above center) helped face down the deadly Dinoshark (2010) on behalf of Roger Corman's productions. Díaz was born on this day in 1982.
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The lovely Raquel Alessi played a role aboard Ghost Rider (2007). Otherwise her work has trended more toward mainstream fare. Alessi was born on this day in 1983.
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Brandon T. Jackson served as one of the semi-regulars aboard Percy Jackson franchise as well as having a small role aboard 2008's The Day The Earth Stood Still. Jackson was born on this day in 1984.
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Though Kenzie Dalton has really only started building her resume, she's already given Fantasy a try on for size in the role of 'Fairy Pinch-ess' aboard Nickelodeon's The Thundermans. Dalton was born on this day in 1988.
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Daniel Samonas made his mark in the realm of Fantasy with his work aboard the kid-friendly TV world of Wizards Of Waverly Place. He also provided some voicework to one of the Final Fantasy video games. Samonas was born on this day in 1990.
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Bel Powley is a delight. She's the single greatest reason to watch A Royal Night Out (it isn't SciFi, but it's really charming), and thank goodness she appeared in Equals (2015) so that I can praise her here. Powley was born on this day in 1992.
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Justin Kelly was one of the key players aboard the Netflix SciFi/Mystery Between. He's also appeared on Warehouse 13 and Lost Girl. Kelly was born on this day in 1992.
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Newcomer Haley Lu Richardson is really starting to build her professional career, and thankfully she snuck in a role aboard Mortal Kombat X: Generations so that we can give her a shout from here. Richardson was born on this day in 1995.
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A star is born!
On this day in 1908 (in the U.S.), one of the earliest theatrical incarnations of Dr. Jekyll And Mr. Hyde came into being. Directed by Otis Turner and based on the landmark story from Robert Louis Stevenson, the 16-minute short film starred Hobart Bosworth and Betty Harte. 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."
Editor's Note:
According to IMDB.com, this 1908 version is one of the earliest attempts to adapt the famous Robert Louis Stevenson stories to film but, apparently, there's no confirmation that any prints of it remain in existence. Additionally, IMDB.com reports that no film historians claim to have seen it, another indication that it's likely lost to history.
"Dr. Henry Jekyll experiments with scientific means of revealing the hidden, dark side of man and releases a murderer from within himself."
Editor's Note:
According to IMDB.com, this 1908 version is one of the earliest attempts to adapt the famous Robert Louis Stevenson stories to film but, apparently, there's no confirmation that any prints of it remain in existence. Additionally, IMDB.com reports that no film historians claim to have seen it, another indication that it's likely lost to history.
A star is born!
On this day in 1946 (in the U.S.), The Mask Of Diijon was pulled off -- theatrically, of course -- for all to see! Directed by Lew Landers from a story by Arthur St. Claire and Griffin Jay, the Horror/Mystery starred Erich von Stroheim, Jeanne Bates, William Wright, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A magician neglects his career and his wife while he pursues the study of hypnosis. His inattention causes his wife to leave him for a younger man. The magician them begins to use his hypnotic powers to manipulate people and to avenge himself."
"A magician neglects his career and his wife while he pursues the study of hypnosis. His inattention causes his wife to leave him for a younger man. The magician them begins to use his hypnotic powers to manipulate people and to avenge himself."
A star is born!
On this day in 1951 (in the U.S.), things weren't as transparent as they could've been with the silver screen release of Bud Abbott And Lou Costello Meet The Invisible Man. Directed by Charles Lamont, the Fantasy/Comedy starred the comical duo along with Nancy Guild, Arthur Franz, and Adele Jergens. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two bumbling private eyes help a man, wrongly accused of murder who has become invisible, to clear his name."
For the record:
In 2015, the film was included as part of a 30-film set -- Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30 Film Collection -- that enjoyed a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Collection.'
"Two bumbling private eyes help a man, wrongly accused of murder who has become invisible, to clear his name."
For the record:
In 2015, the film was included as part of a 30-film set -- Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30 Film Collection -- that enjoyed a Saturn Awards nomination in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-ray Collection.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1962 (in the U.S.), the good people of Chicago, Illinois were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of The Premature Burial. Directed by Roger Corman and based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe, the Horror/Fantasy starred Ray Milland, Hazel Court, Alan Napier, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An artist grows distant from his new wife as an irrational horror of premature burial consumes him."
"An artist grows distant from his new wife as an irrational horror of premature burial consumes him."
A star is born!
On this day in 1963 (in Mexico), things weren't quite what they seemed with the theatrical release of Los invisibles (aka The Invisible Man). Directed by Jaime Salvador from a story by Roberto Gomez Bolaños, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Marco Antonio Campos, Gaspar Henaine, Martha Elena Cervantes, and others. According to our friends at Letterboxd.com, here's the plot summary:
"The “Wizard” jewel thief made one of his misdeeds, to be discovered by the business owner, he gets into a toy store, and one of the dolls placed the brilliant he stole. Chip and Capulina are inventors and repairers, candles and grooms daughter of the owner of the toy factory. Capulina accidentally discovers a painting that makes him invisible things. A secret detective Interpool, began a series of investigations to find the thief who has also robbed the invention and fail to commit more crimes. Wrapped in a sea of confusion, Chip and Capulina attempt to resolve this mess."
"The “Wizard” jewel thief made one of his misdeeds, to be discovered by the business owner, he gets into a toy store, and one of the dolls placed the brilliant he stole. Chip and Capulina are inventors and repairers, candles and grooms daughter of the owner of the toy factory. Capulina accidentally discovers a painting that makes him invisible things. A secret detective Interpool, began a series of investigations to find the thief who has also robbed the invention and fail to commit more crimes. Wrapped in a sea of confusion, Chip and Capulina attempt to resolve this mess."
A star is born ... and a franchise was launched!
On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), TV audiences were first introduced to The Six Million Dollar Man in the first of three telefilms that put the popular SciFi/Adventure property on the entertainment map. The program pretty much made actor Steve Austin a household name, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After an astronaut and test pilot is catastrophically mutilated in a test plane crash, he is rebuilt and equipped with nuclear powered bionic limbs and implants."
For the record:
"After an astronaut and test pilot is catastrophically mutilated in a test plane crash, he is rebuilt and equipped with nuclear powered bionic limbs and implants."
For the record:
- For those who don't know, the original telefilm was loosely adapted from the novel 'Cyborg' by Martin Caidan, and the feature was nominated for 1974 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, no small feat indeed.
- The subsequent television show was popular enough to even win a spin-off -- The Bionic Woman -- that ran from 1976-1978.
A star is born!
On this day in 1975 (in Italy), Deep Red blazed a trail of blood for audiences of Giallo Horror. Written (in part) and directed by Dario Argento, the picture starred David Hemmings, Daria Nicolodi, Gabriele Lavia, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A jazz pianist and a wisecracking journalist are pulled into a complex web of mystery after the former witnesses the brutal murder of a psychic."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Deep Red earned a wee bit of extra attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I received a promotional new home video release of Deep Red from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A jazz pianist and a wisecracking journalist are pulled into a complex web of mystery after the former witnesses the brutal murder of a psychic."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Deep Red earned a wee bit of extra attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2021, I received a promotional new home video release of Deep Red from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1980 (in the U.S.), the SciFi/Telefilm Brave New World showed TV audiences what a brave new world could look like. Based on the novel by Aldous Huxley, the feature was directed by Burt Brinckerhoff and starred Julie Cobb, Bud Cort, Keir Dullea, and others. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man who grew up in a primitive society educating himself by reading Shakespeare is allowed to join the futuristic society where his parents are from. However, he can not adapt to their repressive ways."
For the record:
To the production's credit, Brave New World enjoyed an incredible two Primetime Emmys Awards nominations in the categories of 'Outstanding Art Direction For A Limited Series Or A Special' and 'Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Series Or A Special.'
"A man who grew up in a primitive society educating himself by reading Shakespeare is allowed to join the futuristic society where his parents are from. However, he can not adapt to their repressive ways."
For the record:
To the production's credit, Brave New World enjoyed an incredible two Primetime Emmys Awards nominations in the categories of 'Outstanding Art Direction For A Limited Series Or A Special' and 'Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Series Or A Special.'
A star is born!
On this day in 1983 (in the U.S.), school was open for a dark session when Deadly Lessons enjoyed its broadcast television premiere. Directed by William Wiard from a story by Jennifer Miller, the Horror/Thriller starred Diane Franklin, Bill Paxton, Donna Reed, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A psycho is stalking the students at an exclusive girls' school."
"A psycho is stalking the students at an exclusive girls' school."
A star is born ... and there can be only one!
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), there can be only one theatrical debut for Highlander on the silver screen. Directed by Russell Mulcahy from a script by Gregory Widen, Peter Bellwood, and Larry Ferguson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize"."
For the record:
"An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize"."
For the record:
- Technically, Highlander's first screening of record was a few months earlier at a film festival in France. However, as I've been unable to locate an exact date, I am using this one in lieu of the original premiere. So sue me! Haha!
- In 1987, Highlander enjoyed two nominations from the Jupiter Awards -- Germany's highest cinematic honors celebration -- in the categories of 'Best International Actor' and 'Best International Film.'
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Nomads enjoyed its theatrical run. Written and directed by John McTiernan, the Horror/Fantasy starred Pierce Brosnan, Lesley-Anne Down, Adam Ant, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A French anthropologist gets murdered in Los Angeles after discovering the existence of ancient demonic spirits, first described in old Inuit legends, that can take human form and prank, possess or even kill people. Before he dies, he reveals this secret to a young female doctor who quickly realizes that his wife is now in danger as well."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Nomads earned a wee bit of extra attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"A French anthropologist gets murdered in Los Angeles after discovering the existence of ancient demonic spirits, first described in old Inuit legends, that can take human form and prank, possess or even kill people. Before he dies, he reveals this secret to a young female doctor who quickly realizes that his wife is now in danger as well."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Nomads earned a wee bit of extra attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), the good people of New York City, New York were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of The Handmaid's Tale. Directed by Volker Schlondorff from a story by Margaret Atwood and Harold Pinter, the SciFi/Drama starred Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Aidan Quinn, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a future dystopian land (formerly the United States of America), the story tells of Kate, a "handmaid". Kate is a criminal, guilty of the crime of trying to escape and sentenced to become a Handmaid. Handmaids' sole function is to bear the children of influential men whose wives (like most women) have been rendered infertile due to pollution. After rigorous group training by "Aunt" Lydia ("Aunts" train and discipline handmaids) in the proper way to behave, Kate is assigned as Handmaid to the Commander. Kate is attracted to Nick, the Commander's chauffeur. At the same time, a resistance movement begins to challenge the regime."
"In a future dystopian land (formerly the United States of America), the story tells of Kate, a "handmaid". Kate is a criminal, guilty of the crime of trying to escape and sentenced to become a Handmaid. Handmaids' sole function is to bear the children of influential men whose wives (like most women) have been rendered infertile due to pollution. After rigorous group training by "Aunt" Lydia ("Aunts" train and discipline handmaids) in the proper way to behave, Kate is assigned as Handmaid to the Commander. Kate is attracted to Nick, the Commander's chauffeur. At the same time, a resistance movement begins to challenge the regime."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Santa Barbara Film Festival were treated to an exclusive theatrical engagement of Gentlemen Don't Eat Poets (aka The Grotesque). Written (in part) and directed by John-Paul Davidson, the Horror/Mystery starred Alan Bates, Lena Headley, Sting, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sir Hugo (Sir Alan Bates) is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet (Theresa Russell). He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo (Lena Headey) brings home her betrothed, Sidney (Steven Mackintosh), who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge (Sting), provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing, and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?"
"Sir Hugo (Sir Alan Bates) is more interested in reconstructing dinosaur bones than in paying attention to his wife, Lady Harriet (Theresa Russell). He's not thrilled when daughter Cleo (Lena Headey) brings home her betrothed, Sidney (Steven Mackintosh), who aspires to be a poet. The new butler, Fledge (Sting), provides Lady Harriet with the attention she's been missing, and then seduces Sidney. Did he have a role in Sidney's disappearance as well?"
A star is born!
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Redboy 13 played for audiences in attendance of the South By Southwest Film Festival. Written and directed by Marcus van Bavel, this SciFi/Comedy starred Ven Scott, Robert Logan, Charlie Schmidt, and others. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Redboy 13 is a cold war movie spoof with a Jame Bondian atmosphere. Roy Brown plays Redboy 13, an adolescent agent called from retirement for one last assignment. Evil is up to its old tricks in the form of a wheelchair bound Neo Nazi."
"Redboy 13 is a cold war movie spoof with a Jame Bondian atmosphere. Roy Brown plays Redboy 13, an adolescent agent called from retirement for one last assignment. Evil is up to its old tricks in the form of a wheelchair bound Neo Nazi."
On this day in 2001 (in France and Italy), audiences were treated to the theatrical re-release of the 1968-produced Science Fiction classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Based on the work of SciFi master Arthur C. Clarke and directed by Stanley Kubrick, the feature starred Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
On this day in 2002 (in Singapore), audiences were propelled through time with the theatrical screening of The Time Machine. Directed by Simon Wells, the Fantasy feature starred Guy Pearce, Yancey Arias, and Mark Addy; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds humankind divided into two warring races."
For the record:
At the 2003 Academy Awards, this version of The Time Machine enjoyed a nomination for the Oscar in the category of 'Best Makeup.'
"Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds humankind divided into two warring races."
For the record:
At the 2003 Academy Awards, this version of The Time Machine enjoyed a nomination for the Oscar in the category of 'Best Makeup.'
On this day in 2003 (in Norway), It's All About Love delivered a picture that was about far more than love than audiences expected. Written (in part) and directed by Thomas Vinterberg, the SciFi/Romance starred Joaquin Phoenix, Claire Danes, Douglas Henshall, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two lovers attempt to save their relationship in a near-future world on the brink of cosmic collapse."
For the record:
To the film's credit, It's All About Love took home three trophies from the 2004 Danish Film Awards.
"Two lovers attempt to save their relationship in a near-future world on the brink of cosmic collapse."
For the record:
To the film's credit, It's All About Love took home three trophies from the 2004 Danish Film Awards.
A star is born!
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Monster Island opened its doors for broadcast business. Written (in part) and directed by Jack Perez, the Horror/Comedy starred Carmen Electra, Daniel Letterle, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Six friends win a vacation to the Bermuda Triangle and become trapped with only an MTV Crew to help keep them alive. They have to rescue Carmen Electra escape while they all battle the monsters on Monster Island."
"Six friends win a vacation to the Bermuda Triangle and become trapped with only an MTV Crew to help keep them alive. They have to rescue Carmen Electra escape while they all battle the monsters on Monster Island."
A star is born!
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the South By Southwest Film Festival were treated to the theatrical debut of Otis. Directed by Tony Krantz from a story by Erik Jendresen and Thomas Schnauz, the Horror/Comedy starred Tarah Paige, Bostin Christopher, Ashley Johnson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Suburban America gone haywire. In the midst of a serial abductor/killer's rampage, a beautiful young teen, Riley Lawson, goes missing. When her desperate parents, Will and Kate, are contacted by her kidnapper, an insufferable FBI Special Agent takes charge of the case.But, from deep within the psychopathic subterranean world created by Otis, Riley turns the tables on her tormentor, manages to escape and to contact her parents. And, fed up with the tragi-comic inability of the FBI to find their girl, Will, Kate, and Riley's brother, Reed decide to take matters - and justice - into their own hands."
"Suburban America gone haywire. In the midst of a serial abductor/killer's rampage, a beautiful young teen, Riley Lawson, goes missing. When her desperate parents, Will and Kate, are contacted by her kidnapper, an insufferable FBI Special Agent takes charge of the case.But, from deep within the psychopathic subterranean world created by Otis, Riley turns the tables on her tormentor, manages to escape and to contact her parents. And, fed up with the tragi-comic inability of the FBI to find their girl, Will, Kate, and Riley's brother, Reed decide to take matters - and justice - into their own hands."
On this day in 2008 (in Hungary), Painkiller Jane served us some pain ... cinematically, that is. Directed by Sanford Bookstaver, the feature starred Emmanuelle Vaugier, Eric Dane, and Richard Roundtree. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Jane, a young soldier, is exposed to a biochemical weapon that endows her with self-healing powers. She uses her abilities to fight crime while eluding the military."
"Jane, a young soldier, is exposed to a biochemical weapon that endows her with self-healing powers. She uses her abilities to fight crime while eluding the military."
On this day in 2009 (in the United Kingdom), audiences of the London FrightFest Film Festival were treated to a special theatrical screening of the 1982-produced Turkey Shoot. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith, the Dystopian/Thriller starred Steve Railsback, Olivia Hussey, Michael Craig, and others; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
"In a dystopian future where deviants are held in "re-education" camps, a freedom fighter and a wrongfully-accused prisoner form an alliance to survive their decadent oppressors' game of kill-or-be-killed - and turn the tide against them."
On this day in 2011 (in Brazil), the 1985-produced Phenomena enjoyed an all-new home video release. Written (in part) and directed by Dario Argento, the Fantasy/Horror starred Jennifer Connolly, Donald Pleasence, Daria Nicolodi, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young girl who has an amazing ability to communicate with insects is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Phenomena enjoyed a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary Ultra HD 4K release of Phenomena. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
"A young girl who has an amazing ability to communicate with insects is transferred to an exclusive Swiss boarding school, where her unusual capability might help solve a string of murders."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Phenomena enjoyed a wee bit of attention from a screening on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I had the good fortune of receiving a complimentary Ultra HD 4K release of Phenomena. Interested in knowing what I thought of the project? Readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 2013 (in Sweden) one Big Ass Spider! crawled across the small screen! Directed by Mike Mendez from a script by Gregory Gieras, the SciFi/Comedy starred Greg Grunberg, Lin Shaye, Ruben Pla, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages the city of Los Angeles. When a massive military strike fails, it is up to a team of scientists and one clever exterminator to kill the creature before the city is destroyed."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Big Ass Spider! enjoyed a big of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit as well as taking home the top trophy at the 2014 Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-Ray Release.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of watching a DVD copy of Big Ass Spider! back in 2013, thanks to a distributor relationship. Interested in knowing what I thought of the film? You can find my review right here.
"A giant alien spider escapes from a military lab and rampages the city of Los Angeles. When a massive military strike fails, it is up to a team of scientists and one clever exterminator to kill the creature before the city is destroyed."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Big Ass Spider! enjoyed a big of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit as well as taking home the top trophy at the 2014 Saturn Awards in the category of 'Best DVD/Blu-Ray Release.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of watching a DVD copy of Big Ass Spider! back in 2013, thanks to a distributor relationship. Interested in knowing what I thought of the film? You can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), audiences were taken on the wild ride of Chasing The Devil. Directed by Mark Haber from a story by Douglas Segal, the Horror/Fantasy starred Tim Phillipps, Vivan Dugré, Chris Yule, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Patrick McCord doesn't accept the explanation of his sister's mysterious death as suicide, and instead teams up with a team of paranormal investigators to delve deeper into the inexplicable circumstances that surround what he believes to be murder. The team's investigation leads them from one bizarre and frightening clue to another, at the center of which seems to exist something evil and terrifying, a presence well beyond their wildest imaginations and experiences. Before long, they realize this deadly entity has now targeted each of them, and they are confronted with the impossible challenge of defeating it and saving their own lives. In the end, what survives, and is presented here, is the disturbing footage that Patrick and his team shot, footage that if seen by others, likely endangers the viewer, marking them as the next victim of this powerful and evil force. Be careful what you chase - you just might end up catching it."
"Patrick McCord doesn't accept the explanation of his sister's mysterious death as suicide, and instead teams up with a team of paranormal investigators to delve deeper into the inexplicable circumstances that surround what he believes to be murder. The team's investigation leads them from one bizarre and frightening clue to another, at the center of which seems to exist something evil and terrifying, a presence well beyond their wildest imaginations and experiences. Before long, they realize this deadly entity has now targeted each of them, and they are confronted with the impossible challenge of defeating it and saving their own lives. In the end, what survives, and is presented here, is the disturbing footage that Patrick and his team shot, footage that if seen by others, likely endangers the viewer, marking them as the next victim of this powerful and evil force. Be careful what you chase - you just might end up catching it."
A star is born!
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the South By Southwest Film Festival were thrilled to find out that ... it Exists! Written (in part) and directed by Eduardo Sanchez, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Samuel Davis, Dora Madison, Roger Edwards, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"For five friends, it was a chance for a summer getaway - a weekend of camping in the Texas Big Thicket. But visions of a carefree vacation are shattered with an accident on a dark and desolate country road. In the wake of the accident, a bloodcurdling force of nature is unleashed - something not exactly human, but not completely animal - an urban legend come to terrifying life - a Bigfoot seeking murderous revenge for the death of its child."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Exists earned an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"For five friends, it was a chance for a summer getaway - a weekend of camping in the Texas Big Thicket. But visions of a carefree vacation are shattered with an accident on a dark and desolate country road. In the wake of the accident, a bloodcurdling force of nature is unleashed - something not exactly human, but not completely animal - an urban legend come to terrifying life - a Bigfoot seeking murderous revenge for the death of its child."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Exists earned an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Honeymoon premiered for audiences in attendance of the South By Southwest Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Leigh Janiak, the Horror/Fantasy starred Rose Leslie, Harry Treadaway, Ben Huber, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Young newlyweds Paul and Bea travel to remote lake country for their honeymoon. Shortly after arriving, Paul finds Bea wandering and disoriented in the middle of the night. As she becomes more distant and her behavior increasingly peculiar, Paul begins to suspect something more sinister than sleepwalking took place in the woods."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Honeymoon earned a bit of love from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"Young newlyweds Paul and Bea travel to remote lake country for their honeymoon. Shortly after arriving, Paul finds Bea wandering and disoriented in the middle of the night. As she becomes more distant and her behavior increasingly peculiar, Paul begins to suspect something more sinister than sleepwalking took place in the woods."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Honeymoon earned a bit of love from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), The Infinite Man enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the South By Southwest Film Festival. Written and directed by Hugh Sullivan, the SciFi/Comedy starred Josh McConville, Hannah Marshall, Alex Dimitriades, and others; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A man's attempts to construct the ultimate romantic weekend backfire when his quest for perfection traps his lover in an infinite loop."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Infinite Man earned an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A man's attempts to construct the ultimate romantic weekend backfire when his quest for perfection traps his lover in an infinite loop."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Infinite Man earned an extra bit of attention from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2015 (in Belgium), audiences in attendance of the Offscreen Film Festival were treated to an exclusive screening of the 1985-produced Lifeforce. Directed by Tobe Hooper, the script by Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby was an adaptation of the Colin Wilson novel ("The Space Vampires"). The SciFi/Thriller starred Steve Railsback, Mathilda May, Colin Firth, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, beginning an apocalyptic descent into chaos."
For the record:
At the 1986 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Lifeforce enjoyed a pair of nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects, and 'Best Horror Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of viewing the Shout Factory special edition release of the film sometime in the 2014/2015 timeframe. Interested in knowing what I thought of the film? Readers can find my review right here.
"A race of space vampires arrives in London and infects the populace, beginning an apocalyptic descent into chaos."
For the record:
At the 1986 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), Lifeforce enjoyed a pair of nominations in the categories of 'Best Special Effects, and 'Best Horror Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of viewing the Shout Factory special edition release of the film sometime in the 2014/2015 timeframe. Interested in knowing what I thought of the film? Readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 2017 (in Canada and the U.S.), a veritable Galaxy Of Horrors was opened up via the Information Superhighway. For those unaware, this was an anthology of short films directed by a stable of talented folks and starring some wonderfully gifted smilers as well. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Trapped in a damaged cryogenic pod, a man is forced to watch a series of horrific science-fiction tales while his life support systems run out. Featuring eight intense stories of the unknown and other-worldly, equally wonderful and terrifying."
"Trapped in a damaged cryogenic pod, a man is forced to watch a series of horrific science-fiction tales while his life support systems run out. Featuring eight intense stories of the unknown and other-worldly, equally wonderful and terrifying."
A star is born!
On this day in 2017 (in Canada and the U.S.), The Last Scout premiered on home video and online streaming. Directed by Simon Phillips from a story by Paul Tanter, the feature starred Blaine Gray, Simon Phillips, Rebecca Ferdinando, and others; and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"After the earth is destroyed by war, a scout team of astronauts searches the universe for an inhabitable place to save the human race."
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of seeing this online, and -- for those of you interested in knowing a bit more about my thoughts -- here's the link to my review.
"After the earth is destroyed by war, a scout team of astronauts searches the universe for an inhabitable place to save the human race."
ExtraExtra Alert:
I had the good fortune of seeing this online, and -- for those of you interested in knowing a bit more about my thoughts -- here's the link to my review.
A star is born!
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), The Raking tried to scare audiences silly. Written (in part) and directed by Bryan Brewer, the Horror/Fantasy starred Brewer alongside Cree Kelly, Marshal Hilton, Marisa Davila, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As part of a Cultural Anthropology Project, several college students embark on a weekend camping trip to research an urban-legend, The Rake. The Rake is a terrifying monster, in humanoid form with long claws. The creature feeds only on the Equinox, which also happens to be the same time the college students take their camping trip. As the college students explore deeper and deeper into the desert to chase down the myth, and disprove of it's existence, they find themselves no longer the hunters of mystery, but the prey of The Rake itself. Now they find themselves fighting for their very lives."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Raking earned a bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"As part of a Cultural Anthropology Project, several college students embark on a weekend camping trip to research an urban-legend, The Rake. The Rake is a terrifying monster, in humanoid form with long claws. The creature feeds only on the Equinox, which also happens to be the same time the college students take their camping trip. As the college students explore deeper and deeper into the desert to chase down the myth, and disprove of it's existence, they find themselves no longer the hunters of mystery, but the prey of The Rake itself. Now they find themselves fighting for their very lives."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Raking earned a bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2018 (in Australia), the 1966-produced Fantasy/Thriller One Million Years B.C. enjoyed an all-new home video release. Directed by Don Chaffey, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Racquel Welch, John Richardson, Percy Herbert, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Prehistoric man Tumak is banished from his savage tribe and meets pretty Loana, who belongs to a gentler coastal tribe but he must fight caveman Payto to win her favors."
"Prehistoric man Tumak is banished from his savage tribe and meets pretty Loana, who belongs to a gentler coastal tribe but he must fight caveman Payto to win her favors."
On this day in 1952 (in the U.S.), Tales Of Tomorrow aired "Bound Together." Officially, this served as the twenty-third episode of the program's first season, and -- despite searching -- I've been unable to locate a plot summary anywhere on the world wide web. In lieu of that, here's the series' premise from IMDB.com:
""Tales of Tomorrow" was a television anthology science fiction series that was aired live between 3 August 1951 - 12 June 1953 and produced by George F. Foley. The show's success, lead to the production of a radio series in 1953 "Tales of Tomorrow". "Tales of Tomorrow" was developed by Theodore Sturgeon and Mort Abrahamson, together with the membership of the "Science Fiction League of America"."
""Tales of Tomorrow" was a television anthology science fiction series that was aired live between 3 August 1951 - 12 June 1953 and produced by George F. Foley. The show's success, lead to the production of a radio series in 1953 "Tales of Tomorrow". "Tales of Tomorrow" was developed by Theodore Sturgeon and Mort Abrahamson, together with the membership of the "Science Fiction League of America"."
On this day in 1953 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "Space Fatigue." Officially, this served as the tenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Solarguard.com:
"A conspiracy to have Buzz Corry removed from his office as Commander-in-Chief of the Space Patrol has been carefully plotted. Buzz is baffled by his inability to perform routine tests and doctors at the Medical Science Center inform him that he must be grounded. Buzz signs papers that will relieve him of his post due to his "illness". Meanwhile, Major Robertson and Cadet Happy conduct an investigation of their own."
"A conspiracy to have Buzz Corry removed from his office as Commander-in-Chief of the Space Patrol has been carefully plotted. Buzz is baffled by his inability to perform routine tests and doctors at the Medical Science Center inform him that he must be grounded. Buzz signs papers that will relieve him of his post due to his "illness". Meanwhile, Major Robertson and Cadet Happy conduct an investigation of their own."
On this day in 1963 (in the U.S.), The Twilight Zone aired "No Time Like The Past." Officially, this served as the tenth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A scientist attempts to use a time machine to prevent tragedies, both in world history and in his own past."
"A scientist attempts to use a time machine to prevent tragedies, both in world history and in his own past."
On this day in 1964 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired the next episode in its first season, an adventure involving Marco Polo. It was called "Five Hundred Eyes." Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor and Susan are able to supply Marco with condensation that has formed inside the TARDIS, saving the group from dying of first.When the group are reunited with Tegana, the travelers begin to suspect he is up to something."
"The Doctor and Susan are able to supply Marco with condensation that has formed inside the TARDIS, saving the group from dying of first.When the group are reunited with Tegana, the travelers begin to suspect he is up to something."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), The Invaders aired "Quantity: Unknown." This served as the ninth hour to the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"A strange, metallic cylinder is stored at a laboratory, waiting to be tested. It belongs to the aliens, and they are willing to kill in order to get it back."
"A strange, metallic cylinder is stored at a laboratory, waiting to be tested. It belongs to the aliens, and they are willing to kill in order to get it back."
Legendary American Abraham Lincoln even popped up in Star Trek's third season in the episode, "The Savage Curtain," which premiered on this day in 1969 (in the U.S.). The episode pitted the 16th President of the United States -- along with Kirk, Spock, and Surak -- against four villains from history, all for the purposes of educating some silly rock creature.
On this day in 1976 (in the U.S.), The Six Million Dollar Man aired "Big Brother." Officially, this served as the twenty-second episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Steve Austin agrees to some promotional work for a friends' Big Brothers organization, he soon takes a difficult youth named Carlos Delgado under his wing."
"When Steve Austin agrees to some promotional work for a friends' Big Brothers organization, he soon takes a difficult youth named Carlos Delgado under his wing."
On this day in 1977 (in the United Kingdom), The Tomorrow People aired "The Dirtiest Business: A Spy Dies..." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Mike manages to escape from the KGB but Pavla is taken back to the embassy as a prisoner. John and Mike attempt a rescue but to their surprise Pavla refuses to go with them."
"Mike manages to escape from the KGB but Pavla is taken back to the embassy as a prisoner. John and Mike attempt a rescue but to their surprise Pavla refuses to go with them."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1988, Probe (aka P.R.O.B.E.) enjoyed its premiere on U.S. television. The series starred Parker Stevenson and Ashley Crow, and here's the premise for "Computer Logic" (its first episode) from IMDB.com:
"A misanthropic scientist and his quirky new secretary attempt to shut down an artificially intelligent computer that has decided to start killing people."
On this day in 1988, Probe (aka P.R.O.B.E.) enjoyed its premiere on U.S. television. The series starred Parker Stevenson and Ashley Crow, and here's the premise for "Computer Logic" (its first episode) from IMDB.com:
"A misanthropic scientist and his quirky new secretary attempt to shut down an artificially intelligent computer that has decided to start killing people."
On this day in 1988 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Waiting For God." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lister learns he is the mythical god of Cat's people known as "Cloister the stupid" and Red Dwarf stumbles upon a Red Dwarf garbage capsule and Rimmer thinks it's a stasis capsule carrying a dormant alien woman."
"Lister learns he is the mythical god of Cat's people known as "Cloister the stupid" and Red Dwarf stumbles upon a Red Dwarf garbage capsule and Rimmer thinks it's a stasis capsule carrying a dormant alien woman."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "Good Night, Dear Heart." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam leaps into a coroner who must play detective and prove that a female victim was murdered."
"Sam leaps into a coroner who must play detective and prove that a female victim was murdered."
On this day in 1991 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "White Hole." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Holly regains her genius level IQ and for reasons blest known to herself powers down the ship, leaving the crew drifting helplessly towards a White Hole. Will Rimmer sacrifice his hologramatic life to save the rest of the crew?"
"Holly regains her genius level IQ and for reasons blest known to herself powers down the ship, leaving the crew drifting helplessly towards a White Hole. Will Rimmer sacrifice his hologramatic life to save the rest of the crew?"
On this day in 1997 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Nanarchy." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's seventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"As Lister tries to cope with the loss of his arm, Kryten searches for his nanobots (microscopic robots) to get them to rebuild the arm. In Lister's laundry basket, he finds out who stole Red Dwarf, and the ship is returned in all its glory. Except for one small thing..."
"As Lister tries to cope with the loss of his arm, Kryten searches for his nanobots (microscopic robots) to get them to rebuild the arm. In Lister's laundry basket, he finds out who stole Red Dwarf, and the ship is returned in all its glory. Except for one small thing..."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Sliders aired "Sole Survivors." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A deadly virus turns a world's population into man-eating zombies, and when Quinn is bitten, the other Sliders frantically search for an antidote."
"A deadly virus turns a world's population into man-eating zombies, and when Quinn is bitten, the other Sliders frantically search for an antidote."
On this day in 1999 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Cassandra." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's eighth season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Lister volunteers himself, Rimmer and the rest of the crew for the Canaries, believing it to be the prison choir. They are instead sent on a suicide mission to an ocean moon where they find Cassandra, an AI computer who can see the future."
"Lister volunteers himself, Rimmer and the rest of the crew for the Canaries, believing it to be the prison choir. They are instead sent on a suicide mission to an ocean moon where they find Cassandra, an AI computer who can see the future."
On this day in 1999 (in the United Kingdom), Red Dwarf aired "Krytie TV." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's eighth season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Kryten struggles to come to terms with being classified as a woman and having to shower with the female prisoners. The male prisoners take advantage and reprogram Kryten into broadcasting Shower Night live, endangering Lister's appeal."
"Kryten struggles to come to terms with being classified as a woman and having to shower with the female prisoners. The male prisoners take advantage and reprogram Kryten into broadcasting Shower Night live, endangering Lister's appeal."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager aired "Human Error." Officially, this served as the eighteenth episode of the seventh season, and here's the plot summary as provided by Trekcore.com:
"Voyager is traveling through a treacherous region of space, but Seven of Nine is distracted by a holo-program that lets her explore her sexuality with Chakotay."
"Voyager is traveling through a treacherous region of space, but Seven of Nine is distracted by a holo-program that lets her explore her sexuality with Chakotay."
On this day in 2001, Starhunter aired the nineteenth episode of its first season. The hour was titled "Bad Girls," and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at Wikipedia.org:
"Dante is nearly killed when Percy installs an automated defense turret in the shuttle bay and he orders her to take it down. Soon, a business man named Hamilton and his two daughters, Ayla and Cordulla, come aboard for a 3-day passage to Mars. The two young women quickly befriend Percy, but their bad influence begins to rub off on her and she becomes belligerent toward her uncle. Meanwhile, Luc learns Hamilton is really working for The Orchard to spy on her, and later, he is given orders to kill Luc as well. When Hamilton doesn't comply, The Orchard sends in a hit squad to take him out. At the same time a marshal comes aboard with orders to bring Hamilton in as well and he takes Percy hostage thinking she is one of Hamilton's daughters."
"Dante is nearly killed when Percy installs an automated defense turret in the shuttle bay and he orders her to take it down. Soon, a business man named Hamilton and his two daughters, Ayla and Cordulla, come aboard for a 3-day passage to Mars. The two young women quickly befriend Percy, but their bad influence begins to rub off on her and she becomes belligerent toward her uncle. Meanwhile, Luc learns Hamilton is really working for The Orchard to spy on her, and later, he is given orders to kill Luc as well. When Hamilton doesn't comply, The Orchard sends in a hit squad to take him out. At the same time a marshal comes aboard with orders to bring Hamilton in as well and he takes Percy hostage thinking she is one of Hamilton's daughters."
On this day in 2003, the concluding Farscape trilogy of episodes aired its second part -- "We're So Screwed II: Hot to Katratzi" -- on Syfy. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The crew has managed to rescue Aeryn, but Scorpius was captured. Fearing he might reveal wormhole technology to the Scarrans, the crew must rescue him. As the Peacekeepers, and Scarrans, negotiate a peace, Crichton offers some they all want to the highest bidder. Scorpius's allegiances are slowly revealing."
"The crew has managed to rescue Aeryn, but Scorpius was captured. Fearing he might reveal wormhole technology to the Scarrans, the crew must rescue him. As the Peacekeepers, and Scarrans, negotiate a peace, Crichton offers some they all want to the highest bidder. Scorpius's allegiances are slowly revealing."
On this day in 2016, The Department Of Time aired "El Monasterio del Tiempo." Officially, this served as the fourth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The squad must travel to 1808 to ensure the survival of an ancestor to Adolfo Suarez, former President and key figure of Spanish Transition from a dictatorship to a democracy."
"The squad must travel to 1808 to ensure the survival of an ancestor to Adolfo Suarez, former President and key figure of Spanish Transition from a dictatorship to a democracy."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "Familiar." Officially, this served as the eighth episode of the program's eleventh season, and here's the plot summary that's provided compliments of IMDB.com:
"Mulder and Scully suspect that darker forces are at play as they investigate a brutal animal attack on a little boy in Connecticut."
"Mulder and Scully suspect that darker forces are at play as they investigate a brutal animal attack on a little boy in Connecticut."
