On this day in 1966, Star Trek's Enterprise came face-to-face (ahem) with an alien ship hell bent of destroying them for actions they had taken against its probe in the episode titled "The Corbomite Manuever."
The venerable Claude Rains was no stranger to genre work. While he's best remembered for his work in the film classic Casablanca, Rains' first real meaty feature role was as Dr. Jack Griffin, better known as The Invisible Man (1933). He also made time in his schedule to appear in The Wolf Man (1941), Phantom of the Opera (1943), The Lost World (1960), and Battle of the Worlds (1961). Though he's no longer with us, Rains was born on this day in 1889.
Certainly, Russell Johnson will be fondly remembered for his comic turn as the Professor on Gilligan's Island, but he did do some work in the realm of Science Fiction. MST3K immortalized his bits in This Island Earth (1955), but he also booked time on Adventures of Superman, It Came From Outer Space, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, The Invaders, Wonder Woman, Beyond Westworld, and even ALF. Though he's no longer with us, Johnson was born on this day in 1924.
One of screen legend Richard Burton's final roles was to take up the mantle of O'Brien in the 1984 adaptation of George Orwell's SciFi gem 1984 (pictured). Though he's no longer with us, Burton was born on this day in 1925.
Aboard the immortal Star Wars (1977), actor Don Henderson stood toe-to-toe opposite Grand Moff Tarkin and Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith ... and I believe that'll always deserve a citation 'round these parts. The actor also paid visits to such properties as The Ghoul (1975), Brazil (1985), Billy The Kid And The Green Baize Vampire (1985), Knights Of God, The Adventures Of Baron Munchausen (1988), The BFG (1989), Merlin Of The Crystal Cave, No Escape (1994), Red Dwarf, and FairyTale: A True Story (1997). Though he's no longer with us, Henderson was born on this day in 1931.
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One actor whose resume rarely gets the attention it deserves in Science Fiction is the late Roy Scheider. That's probably because so much of his work fell into the realm of more mainstream drama, action, and thrillers, but the man best remembered for needing a bigger boat in Jaws actually contributed some memorable performances to our beloved genre. 1983's Blue Thunder saw Scheider police helicopter pilot battling the authorities over the use of state-of-the-art military technology of the future to police the streets. 1984's 2010 revisits the universe jointly created by Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick, and Scheider's Heywood Floyd gave the film much of its pulse. While SeaQuest DSV and SeaQuest 2032 weren't exactly my cup of tea, I can appreciate the leadership Scheider brought to the role of Capt. Nathan Bridger. Though he's no longer with us, Scheider was born on this day in 1932.
Southern beauty Joanna Moore leaves behind a legacy of nearly one hundred different screen roles. Genre fans probably know her best from work aboard Monster on the Campus (1958) and Countdown (1967). Though she's no longer with us, Moore was born on this day in 1934.
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The late Debra Hill had the good fortune of teaming up with genre master John Carpenter for a fair number of his flicks. Before her passing, she was involved with such projects as The Fog (1980), Escape From New York (1981), and Escape From L.A. (1996). Though she's no longer with us, Hill was born on this day in 1950.
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Clare Higgins made a splash -- albeit briefly -- from a few small appearances on Doctor Who, though her fans known her best as Julia from the Hellraiser franchise. Higgins was born on this day in 1955.
Writer/producer/director Roland Emmerich has been a part of the biggest and boldest mainstream science fiction of the last twenty-five years. (Notice that I didn't say 'the best'!) Universal Soldier (1992). Stargate (1994). Independence Day (1996). Godzilla (1998). The Day After Tomorrow (2004). 2012 (2009). Independence Day: Resurgence (2016). Emmerich was born on this day in 1955.
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Veteran character actor Matt Craven took charge of no less than the CIA in 2011's surprise hit X-Men: First Class. He's also booked appearances in such properties as The Outer Limits, Timeline, Deja Vu, and (most recently) ABC TV's Resurrection. Craven was born on this day in 1956.
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Though I've never been a big fan of the work of Neil Gaiman, I can appreciate any scribe who takes the time and has the chops to play in the universe of the BBC's Doctor Who. Gaiman was born on this day in 1960.
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Downton Abbey's Hugh Bonneville took time off from that high-brow stuffiness to play pirate 'Henry Avery' aboard the BBC's popular time travel property Doctor Who in 2011. Bonneville was born on this day in 1963.
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Stargate's Vanessa Angel also faced down an enemy a bit more 'Jurassic' in 2007's lukewarm Planet Raptor. The actress also booked appearances aboard Time Trax, Weird Science, and a host of more mainstream properties. Angel was born on this day in 1966.
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Though her professional resume might be relatively slim, the beautiful Athena Massey has established herself as a force to be reckoned with in genre entertainment. Fans might know her best from work aboard Virtual Combat (1995), Cyber-Tracker 2 (1995), Star Trek: Voyager, Star Portal (1997), and Black Scorpion (2001). Massey was born on this day in 1967.
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One of the uncontested cinematic debacles of the late 20th century was the silver screen adaptation of the comic book property Spawn (1997) for which Michael Jai White suited up as the mercenary who came back from the dead to kinda/sorta avenge his murder. Seriously, the film was awful, no fault of White's. I think John Leguizamo even tooted his own flatulence as part of his stuntwork. Thankfully, White's career wasn't over. He even crossed over into SciFi by appearing as a human cop paired up with a synthetic one in writer/director Mark Atkins' Android Cop. White was born on this day in 1967.
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Before graduating to big-time TV drama in Grey's Anatomy, Ellen Pompeo enjoyed a small role aboard the silver screen version of Daredevil (2003). Pompeo was born on this day in 1969.
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In case you've missed it, Walton Goggins is an incredibly gifted actor. Sadly, very little of his resume lands in the realm of Science Fiction, but we can give him praise all the same. He did have a pretty slick appearance in the otherwise disappointing Predators (2010) reboot, as well as a small role in 2011's Cowboys & Aliens. Goggins was born on this day in 1971.
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David Paetkau has built a career on stealing scenes in only the best programs TV has to offer. He's built a resume including work on First Wave, Taken, Stargate: SG-1, Eureka, Smallville, Alien Vs. Predator: Requiem, and Man of Steel. Paetkau was born on this day in 1972.
One of Brittany Murphy's very last screen roles was aboard the SciFi/Telefilm MegaFault (2009) from The Asylum and Syfy Pictures. Though she's no longer with us, Murphy was born on this day in 1977.
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The talented Heather Matarazzo has certainly proven she's capable of stepping into any genre. Thankfully, she enjoyed a guest spot aboard ABC TV's short-lived Life On Mars so that we can feature her here. Matarazzo was born on this day in 1982.
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You'll forgive me if this sounds sexist but one of my undeniable truths of fandom is this: "when ladies dress up in tights and flash their midriff, the world should gonna take notice!" Well, fandom does, anyway ... and that's just what dreamy Britt Irvin did on the WB's long-running Smallville when she became Stargirl, and she proved she's got the acting skills to boot. The lady has also served time aboard Stargate: SG-1 and the V reboot as well as putting in a wealth of voice acting. Irvin was born on this day in 1984.
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Fresh-faced Andy Mientus scored some return visits to the greater world of TV's most recent incarnation of DC Comics' The Flash throughout its run on the CW Network. Mientus was born on this day in 1986.
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Zoey Deutch is a young actress who is just discovering her limitless potential, as are audiences. Genre fans have enjoyed her appearances aboard the Amazing Spider-Man (2012), Beautiful Creatures (2013), and Vampire Academy (2014). Deutch was born on this day in 1994.
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One of Kiernan Shipka's earliest roles (and she's still but an urchin!) was in 2009's Carriers, a story of survival against the Apocalypse starring the reliable Christopher Meloni and Star Trek's Chris Pine. The young actress then found small screen fame aboard AMC's Mad Men. Shipka was born on this day in 1999.
Mackenzie Foy (pictured) starred as Matthew McConaughey's 'Murph' in Christopher Nolan's SciFi treat, Interstellar (2014). Foy was born on this day in 2000.
On this day in 1961 (in Finland), Walt Disney's The Absent Minded Professor enjoyed its theatrical release. The feature starred Fred MacMurray and Nancy Olson, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A bumbling professor accidently invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself."
"A bumbling professor accidently invents flying rubber, or "Flubber", an incredible material that gains energy every time it strikes a hard surface. It allows for the invention of shoes that can allow jumps of amazing heights and enables a modified Model-T to fly. Unfortunately, no one is interested in the material except for Alonzo Hawk, a corrupt businessman who wants to steal the material for himself."
On this day in 1970 (in the U.S.), the good people of New York City, New York were treated to the big screen premiere of the Adult-themed SciFi opus, The Curious Female. Written and directed by Paul Rapp, the feature starred Angelique Pettyjohn, Charlene Jones, and Bunny Allister. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the distant future, the world is under the control of a master computer. However, small groups of people view ancient sex films, from the 20th Century, in secret for fun."
"In the distant future, the world is under the control of a master computer. However, small groups of people view ancient sex films, from the 20th Century, in secret for fun."
A star is born ... or is that porn? On this day in 1979 (in France), audiences in attendance of the Paris International Fantastic Film Festival were treated to the big screen launch of The Traveller. Written by, directed by, and starring Paul Naschy, the film also cast Sara Lezana, David Rocha, and Blanche Estrada in key roles. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The devil, following in the footsteps of Christ, decides to become flesh and take a stroll around Earth to see how humans have progressed, and have a little fun creating havoc and mayhem in the process."
"The devil, following in the footsteps of Christ, decides to become flesh and take a stroll around Earth to see how humans have progressed, and have a little fun creating havoc and mayhem in the process."
A star is born ... but this one looks undead! On this day in 1980 (in Spain), Hell Of The Living Dead (aka Virus) came to bold theatrical life. Directed by the team of Bruno Mattei and Claudio Fragasso, the Horror/Fantasy starred Margie Newton, Franco Garofalo, and Selan Karay. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After an experiment gone wrong, a virus that turns people into zombies spreads throughout New Guinea. A female reporter and her cameraman, and a team of four commandos sent to investigate try to survive the onslaught."
"After an experiment gone wrong, a virus that turns people into zombies spreads throughout New Guinea. A female reporter and her cameraman, and a team of four commandos sent to investigate try to survive the onslaught."
Firemares, anyone? Anyone? On this day in 1983 (in Argentina), audiences were treated to the theatrical release of Krull. Directed by Peter Yates, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Ken Marshall and Lysette Anthony, and here's the premise from IMDB.com:
"An indescribable monster and its army (the Slayers) attack the planet Krull. In order to stop the invaders, two hostile nations decide to join their forces by the marriage of Princess Lyssa and Prince Colwyn. During the ceremony, the Slayers attack the palace, kill both kings, wound Colwyn and kidnap Lyssa. The next morning, the wise Ynyr seeks and finds Colwyn. With Ynyr's help, Colwn gains possession of a magic weapon, a five bladed sword, and together they go on their quest for the indescribable monster's black fortress to free Lyssa."
"An indescribable monster and its army (the Slayers) attack the planet Krull. In order to stop the invaders, two hostile nations decide to join their forces by the marriage of Princess Lyssa and Prince Colwyn. During the ceremony, the Slayers attack the palace, kill both kings, wound Colwyn and kidnap Lyssa. The next morning, the wise Ynyr seeks and finds Colwyn. With Ynyr's help, Colwn gains possession of a magic weapon, a five bladed sword, and together they go on their quest for the indescribable monster's black fortress to free Lyssa."
A star is born! On this day in 1987 (in Austria), the delightfully campy SciFi feature Cherry 2000 enjoyed its very first theatrical exhibition ever. Directed by Steve De Jarnatt from a script by Michael Almereyda (adapted from a story by Lloyd Fonvielle), the feature starred a young and tough Melanie Griffith teamed up with the always likeable David Andrews, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In 2017, a successful businessman travels to the ends of the earth to find that the perfect woman is always under his nose. He hires a sexy renegade tracker to find an exact duplicate of his android wife."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cherry 2000 earned a wee bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"In 2017, a successful businessman travels to the ends of the earth to find that the perfect woman is always under his nose. He hires a sexy renegade tracker to find an exact duplicate of his android wife."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cherry 2000 earned a wee bit of love from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 1989, director Philippe Mora delivered Whitley Streiber's Communion to theatres. Although I'm familiar with Whitley's story, I've never seen this film. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Whitley Strieber goes with his family and some friends to his holiday home in the forest. They experience some weird occurances, are they UFO activity? Whitley is abducted and then faces a horrible dilema; was I abducted or am I going mad? He sees a psychiatrist who tries to use hypnotic regression to discover the truth."
For the record:
Let me be perfectly clear on this point for readers - by including Communion as a citation for November 10, I am not casting any doubt whatsever on the Whitley Streiber story. Simply put, this film and its subject matter falls well within the scope of interest for traditional Science Fiction and Fantasy viewers, and this is why I highlight it in this space. (This is also why you'll find occasional mentions of the 1947 Roswell UFO crash.) So back off, haters!
"Whitley Strieber goes with his family and some friends to his holiday home in the forest. They experience some weird occurances, are they UFO activity? Whitley is abducted and then faces a horrible dilema; was I abducted or am I going mad? He sees a psychiatrist who tries to use hypnotic regression to discover the truth."
For the record:
Let me be perfectly clear on this point for readers - by including Communion as a citation for November 10, I am not casting any doubt whatsever on the Whitley Streiber story. Simply put, this film and its subject matter falls well within the scope of interest for traditional Science Fiction and Fantasy viewers, and this is why I highlight it in this space. (This is also why you'll find occasional mentions of the 1947 Roswell UFO crash.) So back off, haters!
A star is born! On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), the good people of Hollywood, California were treated to the silver screen theatrical debut of Space Jam. Directed by Joe Pytka, the Fantasy/Comedy starred Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, and Theresa Randle. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan."
"In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan."
Remember, SciFi fans: SciFi comes in all shapes, sizes, and scintillations! With that in mind, Virtual Girl 2: Virtual Vegas (aka Virtual Voyeur) enjoyed its first airing on television on this day in 2001. Directed by Richard Gabai, this Adult-themed flick starred Susan Featherly and Amber Newman, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Software expert Louis Burke has come up with the ultimate in virtual adult entertainment - ably assisted by his brilliant and seductive assistant, Sharon Tessier. Sharon takes the pair's new program to Las Vegas to see if it can make the grade in the entertainment capital of the world, and is soon entertaining and performing for millions."
"Software expert Louis Burke has come up with the ultimate in virtual adult entertainment - ably assisted by his brilliant and seductive assistant, Sharon Tessier. Sharon takes the pair's new program to Las Vegas to see if it can make the grade in the entertainment capital of the world, and is soon entertaining and performing for millions."
On this day in 2001 (in Greece), the 1974-produced Zardoz enjoyed a rare theatrical re-release. Written and directed by John Boorman, the SciFi feature starred Sean Connery and Charlotte Rampling, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Brutals are told that when they die they will go to the vortex, where the Eternals live immortally. Zed, an Exterminator-class brutal who worships the stone head Zardoz, comes upon an old library where a mysterious stranger teaches him how to read. When he finds a copy of a well-known book, he sets out to learn the secret of the god he worships, and disrupts life in the vortex."
"Brutals are told that when they die they will go to the vortex, where the Eternals live immortally. Zed, an Exterminator-class brutal who worships the stone head Zardoz, comes upon an old library where a mysterious stranger teaches him how to read. When he finds a copy of a well-known book, he sets out to learn the secret of the god he worships, and disrupts life in the vortex."
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Bats: Human Harvest tried to sink its teeth into home audiences with an airing on television. Directed by Jamie Dixon from a story by Chris Denk and Brett Merryman, the Fantasy/Horror starred David Chokachi, Michael Jace, and Pollyanna McIntosh. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After eight years since the events of the first film, a scientist has designed a new species of bat genetically designed to be biological weapons in a confrontation between Chechen and Americans."
"After eight years since the events of the first film, a scientist has designed a new species of bat genetically designed to be biological weapons in a confrontation between Chechen and Americans."
On this day in 2012, Ghost Storm scared up what TV audiences tuned in for it. The feature starred Carlos Bernard and Crystal Allen, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An action packed chase led by Hal and Ashley to save the people on this small island from a strange electrical storm which is led by angry souls from a mass suicide looking for revenge."
"An action packed chase led by Hal and Ashley to save the people on this small island from a strange electrical storm which is led by angry souls from a mass suicide looking for revenge."
A star is born! On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Army Of Frankensteins enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it was screened for audiences in attendance of the American Film Market. Written (in part) and directed by Ryan Bellgardt, the SciFi/Horror starred Jordan Farris, Christian Bellgardt, and John Ferguson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young man travels back in time, finding himself entrenched in the Civil War with an army of Frankensteins."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Army Of Frankensteins earned a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A young man travels back in time, finding himself entrenched in the Civil War with an army of Frankensteins."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Army Of Frankensteins earned a good amount of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 1965, the Robinson family's situation kept going from bad to worse when Lost In Space aired the episode titled "The Oasis." Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"During a time of dangerously high temperatures and severe drought, the only glimmer of relief comes in the form of native fruit found floating in an undrinkable pool. It might be toxic. Before the fruit can be properly tested, Debbie the Bloop and Dr. Smith help themselves to it. Dr. Smith believes the Robinsons left it out deliberately for him to find and poison himself with it. Thinking he'll soon die by their treachery, he enacts revenge by taking the last working fuel cell to their water reclamation unit, leaving them to slowly die of thirst while he himself wanders off to die alone. As it turns out, the fruit isn't poisonous but it isn't harmless either, having a monstrous effect on all who eat it."
"During a time of dangerously high temperatures and severe drought, the only glimmer of relief comes in the form of native fruit found floating in an undrinkable pool. It might be toxic. Before the fruit can be properly tested, Debbie the Bloop and Dr. Smith help themselves to it. Dr. Smith believes the Robinsons left it out deliberately for him to find and poison himself with it. Thinking he'll soon die by their treachery, he enacts revenge by taking the last working fuel cell to their water reclamation unit, leaving them to slowly die of thirst while he himself wanders off to die alone. As it turns out, the fruit isn't poisonous but it isn't harmless either, having a monstrous effect on all who eat it."
On this day in 1967, Kirk, Mccoy, Spock, and an ailing Starfleet diplomat find themselves downed on a planet by a mysterious energy cloud in Star Trek's "Metamorphosis." But could there be an even greater secret lurking on the surface? Only Zefram Cochrane would know!
On this day in 1974, Japan anime history continued to be made as Star Blazers sailed through their inaugural season. The show's sixth episode was titled "Crossing the Andromeda," and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"The Argo does battle with the superior force of the Andromeda."
"The Argo does battle with the superior force of the Andromeda."
On this day in 1984, The Transformers aired "The Ultimate Doom: Search." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"With Cybertron inside Earth's orbit, the Earth starts to erupt into chaos. The Decepticons gather more human slaves to prepare to send their Energon cubes to Cybertron. While the Dinobots protect Earth, the Autobots head for Cybertron."
"With Cybertron inside Earth's orbit, the Earth starts to erupt into chaos. The Decepticons gather more human slaves to prepare to send their Energon cubes to Cybertron. While the Dinobots protect Earth, the Autobots head for Cybertron."
On this day in 1984, The Tripods aired "France: September, 2089 AD." This served as the ninth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After having a narrow escape from a Tripod; Will, Henry and Beanpole stay at a vineyard to rest."
"After having a narrow escape from a Tripod; Will, Henry and Beanpole stay at a vineyard to rest."
On this day in 1986, The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Scarecrow's Revenge." This (technically) served as the program's thirty-sixth episode (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Scarecrow arrives on Tarkon and starts draining the life forces of some villagers. Maya calls the Galaxy Rangers for help."
"The Scarecrow arrives on Tarkon and starts draining the life forces of some villagers. Maya calls the Galaxy Rangers for help."
On this day in 1990, Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Future Imperfect." This served as the eighth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The last thing Commander Riker remembers was the transporter having problems locking onto his away team when they were investigating what seemed like the possibility of a secret Romulan base. The next thing he remembers is waking up in sickbay, as captain of the Enterprise--16 years later!"
"The last thing Commander Riker remembers was the transporter having problems locking onto his away team when they were investigating what seemed like the possibility of a secret Romulan base. The next thing he remembers is waking up in sickbay, as captain of the Enterprise--16 years later!"
On this day in 1990, Super Force aired "U-Gene: Part 2." This served as the eighth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by TV.com:
"With Zach's help, U-Gene is given diplomatic immunity. However Zach soon discovers that Gunther is an impostor."
"With Zach's help, U-Gene is given diplomatic immunity. However Zach soon discovers that Gunther is an impostor."
On this day in 1991, Super Force aired "Hank's Back: Part 1." This served as the sixth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by TV.com:
"Super Force must protect a country singer, who was cryogenically frozen in the 1970s, from the mob."
"Super Force must protect a country singer, who was cryogenically frozen in the 1970s, from the mob."
On this day in 1992, Quantum Leap aired "Deliver Us From Evil." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam is thrilled to once again leap into Jimmy LaMotta, a young man with Downs Syndrome he had previously leaped into some two years before. He really likes the LaMotta family but it's clear that Connie and Frank LaMotta's marriage is on the rocks. Connie seems to be rebelling against her role in society and being a housewife; Frank is being wooed by an attractive young woman at work. Al says Sam is there to save their marriage and also Jimmy, who will be institutionalized if they break up. Sam and Al are shocked however when they realize that Connie's body is occupied by Alia, a leaper like Sam. Her purpose however is anything bit benign."
"Sam is thrilled to once again leap into Jimmy LaMotta, a young man with Downs Syndrome he had previously leaped into some two years before. He really likes the LaMotta family but it's clear that Connie and Frank LaMotta's marriage is on the rocks. Connie seems to be rebelling against her role in society and being a housewife; Frank is being wooed by an attractive young woman at work. Al says Sam is there to save their marriage and also Jimmy, who will be institutionalized if they break up. Sam and Al are shocked however when they realize that Connie's body is occupied by Alia, a leaper like Sam. Her purpose however is anything bit benign."
On this day in 1995, The X-Files aired "The Walk." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the popular program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Scully and Mulder investigate a series of accidents at a VA hospital in Virginia. Lt. Col. Victor Stans has tried several times to kill himself, but has always survived claiming, "He won't let me die." He says that he sees the shadow-like outline of a soldier who is mentally and physically torturing him. As they look into the case they learn that Stans' family died in a house fire some 6 months before. More revealing is the fact that other soldiers' families have also died in similar fires. Mulder initially suspects a cover up on the part of General Thomas Callahan, but comes to realize that something far more sinister is at work. He believes that one of the patients is using astral projection to seek revenge on those around him."
"Scully and Mulder investigate a series of accidents at a VA hospital in Virginia. Lt. Col. Victor Stans has tried several times to kill himself, but has always survived claiming, "He won't let me die." He says that he sees the shadow-like outline of a soldier who is mentally and physically torturing him. As they look into the case they learn that Stans' family died in a house fire some 6 months before. More revealing is the fact that other soldiers' families have also died in similar fires. Mulder initially suspects a cover up on the part of General Thomas Callahan, but comes to realize that something far more sinister is at work. He believes that one of the patients is using astral projection to seek revenge on those around him."
On this day in 1996, The X-Files aired "Sanguinarium." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Scully and Mulder investigate a particularly gruesome murder at a hospital where a cosmetic surgery patient is butchered by the attending physician. The doctor who performed the operation has no idea why he did it and felt like he was possessed. While Scully looks for a scientific explanation Mulder feels witchcraft may have played a role. He finds five circles burned into the floor of the operating room which, when joined together, form a pentagram. As the uncontrolled killings continue, Mulder discovers a link between the victims' dates of birth and key dates on the witchcraft calendar."
"Scully and Mulder investigate a particularly gruesome murder at a hospital where a cosmetic surgery patient is butchered by the attending physician. The doctor who performed the operation has no idea why he did it and felt like he was possessed. While Scully looks for a scientific explanation Mulder feels witchcraft may have played a role. He finds five circles burned into the floor of the operating room which, when joined together, form a pentagram. As the uncontrolled killings continue, Mulder discovers a link between the victims' dates of birth and key dates on the witchcraft calendar."
On this day in 1997, the ninth episode of Deepwater Black aired on the SyFy Channel. It was called "Fugure," and here's the plot summary:
"Zak creates a cyber-neural transmitter to induce and control 'prexes' -- which creates dangerous and unforeseeable consequences -- including strange power surges that jeopardize Deepwater's shield integrity."
"Zak creates a cyber-neural transmitter to induce and control 'prexes' -- which creates dangerous and unforeseeable consequences -- including strange power surges that jeopardize Deepwater's shield integrity."
On this day in 1997, Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict aired "Float Like A Butterfly." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Three Amish children in Paradise, Pennsylvania, have a secret. In a barn they found a strange metal object and call it a scarecrow. Meanwhile Dr. Elijah Good, from the same village visits Boone. For the last 200 years no Amish in the village committed suicide, but recently there have been several cases of unexpected deaths. Good suspects it might have something to do with the disease CRS, Companion Reaction Syndrome. Boone gets permission from Da'an to investigate it. Good has plans to perform autopsies on the body to find out what is wrong before more people die, but fears the reactions of the elders. He has already been threatened with the 'meidung' a ritual after which no villager will be allowed to speak to him again."
"Three Amish children in Paradise, Pennsylvania, have a secret. In a barn they found a strange metal object and call it a scarecrow. Meanwhile Dr. Elijah Good, from the same village visits Boone. For the last 200 years no Amish in the village committed suicide, but recently there have been several cases of unexpected deaths. Good suspects it might have something to do with the disease CRS, Companion Reaction Syndrome. Boone gets permission from Da'an to investigate it. Good has plans to perform autopsies on the body to find out what is wrong before more people die, but fears the reactions of the elders. He has already been threatened with the 'meidung' a ritual after which no villager will be allowed to speak to him again."
On this day in 2001, Mutant X aired "Meaning of Death." This served as the sixth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When a plague that only affects mutants is raging. Adam and Eckhart agree to work together to find a cure. And helping Adam is a mutant who is impervious to harm who thinks of it more as a curse rather than a blessing."
"When a plague that only affects mutants is raging. Adam and Eckhart agree to work together to find a cure. And helping Adam is a mutant who is impervious to harm who thinks of it more as a curse rather than a blessing."
On this day in 2003, Andromeda aired "The World Turns All Around Her." This served as the seventh episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The collectors tell Tyr why they need the map for the Route of Ages. It's a map to the Abyss, and hopefully a way to contain it. Tyr has Beka and the crew has the map. Now it's a race to the Route of Ages. Tyr makes a deal with the Abyss, and a final confrontation will ensue."
"The collectors tell Tyr why they need the map for the Route of Ages. It's a map to the Abyss, and hopefully a way to contain it. Tyr has Beka and the crew has the map. Now it's a race to the Route of Ages. Tyr makes a deal with the Abyss, and a final confrontation will ensue."
On this day in 2003, Mutant X aired "The Hand Of God." This served as the seventh episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Mutant X team embarks on a mission to locate and capture a powerful super-mutant who possesses god-like powers."
"The Mutant X team embarks on a mission to locate and capture a powerful super-mutant who possesses god-like powers."
On this day in 2006 (in the United States), the long-running Doctor Who aired "The Idiot's Lantern." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the re-launched program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"It's 1953, the Coronation year of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and the people of Great Britain huddle round their television sets to witness the great event. But behind the celebrations there are rumors of monsters on the streets, and the tormented Mr Magpie is hiding a strange and alien secret."
"It's 1953, the Coronation year of HM Queen Elizabeth II, and the people of Great Britain huddle round their television sets to witness the great event. But behind the celebrations there are rumors of monsters on the streets, and the tormented Mr Magpie is hiding a strange and alien secret."
On this day in 2007 (in the Netherlands), the long-running Doctor Who aired "The Idiot's Lantern." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the re-launched program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"As the coronation of Elizabeth II nears, the streets of London live in fear. Faceless people are stolen from their homes in the night and something evil is lurking in the television."
"As the coronation of Elizabeth II nears, the streets of London live in fear. Faceless people are stolen from their homes in the night and something evil is lurking in the television."
On this day in 2010 (in Hungary), Primeval aired the tenth episode of its third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Sarah and Becker battle giant insects who have come through the rift at Johnson's H.Q. whilst Abby, Connor and Danny pursue Helen Cutter through the anomaly she has created. Her plan is to travel back to Africa in the year four million B.C. in order to stop the evolution of human life. With Connor injured Danny faces her alone but has an unexpected ally to help him save the world. Can he make it back to his own time before the anomaly closes?"
"Sarah and Becker battle giant insects who have come through the rift at Johnson's H.Q. whilst Abby, Connor and Danny pursue Helen Cutter through the anomaly she has created. Her plan is to travel back to Africa in the year four million B.C. in order to stop the evolution of human life. With Connor injured Danny faces her alone but has an unexpected ally to help him save the world. Can he make it back to his own time before the anomaly closes?"
On this day in 2014, Star Wars: Rebels aired "Empire Day." This served as the seventh episode of the popular program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"While disrupting Empire Day festivities in order to destroy a prototype TIE fighter, the crew learns a refugee has important information and must get him off-planet before the Imperials find him."
"While disrupting Empire Day festivities in order to destroy a prototype TIE fighter, the crew learns a refugee has important information and must get him off-planet before the Imperials find him."
On this day in 2017, Z Nation aired "Warren's Wedding." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Shaken by the death of one of the team, something snaps in Murphy, and Warren is unable to stop him and the others from committing an atrocity as misplaced revenge."
"Shaken by the death of one of the team, something snaps in Murphy, and Warren is unable to stop him and the others from committing an atrocity as misplaced revenge."
On this day in 2015, the SciFi video game Fallout 4 was released to the masses at large. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the game's plot summary:
"In the post-apocalyptic Boston, Massachusetts area, you play as the the "Sole Survior" of Vault 111, recently revived from centuries of forced cryostasis, determined to find your kidnapped son."
"In the post-apocalyptic Boston, Massachusetts area, you play as the the "Sole Survior" of Vault 111, recently revived from centuries of forced cryostasis, determined to find your kidnapped son."
On this day in 2015, Starcraft II: Legacy of the Void was also released to interested consumers. According to its citation on IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the events of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, Hierarch Artanis works to reunite the Protoss factions in order to retake their homeworld of Auir and stop Amon from destroying the galaxy."
"After the events of StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm, Hierarch Artanis works to reunite the Protoss factions in order to retake their homeworld of Auir and stop Amon from destroying the galaxy."
