The venerable Josephine Hutchinson braved an appearance as 'Grandma Robot' in The Twilight Zone's memorable episode, "I Sing The Body Electric." And you want to talk about bravery? Roughly two decades earlier, she entered the Universal Monster Movies Universe with a top role in the fondly remembered Son Of Frankenstein (1939). Though she's no longer with us, Hutchinson was born on this day in 1903.
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For so many of my generation and the one that came before me, The Day The Earth Stood Still's 'Gort' remains the original robot. True, a few years later, audiences were treated to the much more family friendly Robbie and Robot, but Gort always stuck with me, largely because he was so tall, imposing, and mysterious. You never saw any flashing lights or listened to any of his whirling dials, so you never quite knew what to expect from him. He made his intentions known, that's to be certain, and the man under Gort's mask was none other than Lock Martin, who even today decades after his death remains one of the tallest actors ever. Though he's no longer with us, Martin was born on this day in 1916.
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1970's No Blade of Grass is one of those Apocalyptic dystopian dramas that may not have a lot of SciFi bells and whistles but instead deals with the aftermath of a society on the brink of extinction. Jean Wallace had a role in the film, and -- though she's no longer with us -- Wallace was born on this day in 1923.
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Yeah. Sure. Try telling that young lady that size doesn't matter! The lovely Randy Stuart joined Grant Williams aboard the SciFi classic film The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957). Though she's no longer with us, Stuart was born on this day in 1924.
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Mark my words: if you were born of a certain generation and you found yourself watching a flick with Daliah Lavi in it, then make no mistake ... you were watching it solely to see Daliah Lavi! She utilized her sexiness unlike few others could, stealing scenes in horror films or spy spoofs and even the occasional SciFi feature like Those Fantastic Flying Fools (1967). Though she's no longer with us, Lavi was born on this day in 1940.
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Though it appears that the venerable Lin Shaye has found a home in the realm of Horror with a prominent role aboard the Insidious franchise, kudos to the actress for roles in such properties as Contagion (2002) and Lost Time (2014) to keep SciFi fans interested in her work. Shaye was born on this day in 1943.
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Veteran character actor Michael Bofshever has led a long and distinguished career appearing in projects all around the creative spectrum. SciFi fans might recognize him from his work in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Roswell. Bofshever was born on this day in 1950.
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For reasons I couldn't explain exactly, the 1970's had a solid handful of films exploring the dastardly science behind what all of those secret Nazi medical doctors were doing; still, one of those films that's often overlooked was the SciFi-themed Goldengirl starring the lovely Susan Anton. In the film, a neo-Nazi doctor uses genetics to create the perfect female Olympian. Anton was born on this day in 1950.
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David Threlfall poked holes in the Roswell conspiracy with his part aboard Alien Autopsy (2006). He also produced some laughs for his work in the SciFi-lite comedy Hot Fuzz (2007). Threlfall was born on this day in 1953.
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Again I find myself in the awkward position of 'shilling' for the underrated SciFi gem, Sunshine. Released in 2007, the film largely came and went, not quite filling the bill of a cerebral science fiction film because of the bloody violence included in its big climax. However, actor Hiroyuki Sanada shines in it as one of the crew aboard a doomed ship bent on saving mankind. Sanada was born on this day in 1960.
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80's sensationd Deborah Foreman made bank in flicks like Valley Girl and April Fool's Day, but genre fans probably remember her best from the SciFi/Comedy Real Genius (1985) and SciFi/Cult Lobster Man From Mars (1989). Foreman was born on this day in 1962.
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Carlos Bernard, you are always going to be Jack Bauer's faithful 'right hand man' in the universe of Fox TV's incredible run with 24, and thank you for making an appearance in Alien Raiders (2008) so that I can feature you in the realm of Science Fiction. Bernard was born on this day in 1962.
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Dave Legeno's flame burned brightly despite suffered an unexpected passing in 2014. Genre fans know him from appearances aboard Batman Begins (2005), Snow White and the Huntsman (2012), and as 'Fenrir Greyback' aboard the Harry Potter franchise. Though he's no longer with us, Legeno was born on this day in 1963.
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As is often the case with authors, you probably won't recognize this face, either; but you might just be familiar with some of his work. Writer Dan Abnett was born on this day in 1965. Throughout his writing career, he's worked with Marvel Comics as well as penning a few Warhammer Fantasy and Warhammer 40,000 novels and graphic novels.
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IMDB.com sites that Jonathan Crombie's last screen work was a guest spot aboard Syfy's Haven in 2015. The actor also enjoyed a guest spot (in 2002) aboard Earth: Final Conflict. Though he's no longer with us, Crombie was born on this day in 1966.
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Hugh Jackman has been a part of the X-Men movie franchise since its inception, bringing the Wolverine to terrific cinematic life; and even now he continues to appear in one terrific genre-related property after another. Jackman was born on this day in 1968.
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Todd Babcock had a small guest role aboard UPN's Star Trek: Voyager during the program's run, and he also had a small role in Tim Burton's failed Planet of the Apes (2001) reboot. Babcock was born on this day in 1969.
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Kirk Cameron braved the Apocalypse -- the one of the Biblical variety -- aboard Left Behind: The Movie (2000), Left Behind II: Tribulation Force (2002), and Left Behind III: World At War (2005). Cameron was born on this day in 1970.
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Kate Beahan had a terrific guest-starring role in Syfy's under-appreciated Farscape, and she also turned up in a small role in The Matrix Revolutions. Beahan was born on this day in 1974.
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While Syfy's Defiance wasn't exactly my cup of tea, I can appreciate any actor willing to suit up as well as layer on the make-up in order to transform from one species to the next: such is the case with actor Dion Johnstone who enjoyed several appearances on the program. He also enjoyed some facetime aboard Stargate: SG-1. Johnstone was born on this day in 1975.
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I gotta be honest with you, folks: I know most of Stargate "regular" fans hated SGU: Stargate Universe, but it was honestly the only one I followed and respected. Brian J Smith turned in a massive performance in series regular Lt. Matthew Scott, the soldier who just wanted to help everyone find a way home. Smith was born on this day in 1981.
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Youthful actor Josh Hutcherson's visibility rocketed into the stratosphere when he signed aboard The Hunger Games franchise in the plumb role of Peeta Mellark. Hutcherson was born on this day in 1992.
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On this day in 1960 (in France), the SciFi/Drama Mistress Of The World enjoyed its theatrical release. The feature starred Martha Hyer and Carlos Thompson, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"Professor Johansson has made a huge scientific breakthrough; a device that will create a huge magnetic pulse that knocks out all electricity over a continent-wide area. The military applications are already being thought of when Dr. Johansson is kidnapped by a group of profit-seeking mercenaries. Meanwhile, his daughter, Karin, finds herself having to consort with all manner of shady characters as she searches for her father."
"Professor Johansson has made a huge scientific breakthrough; a device that will create a huge magnetic pulse that knocks out all electricity over a continent-wide area. The military applications are already being thought of when Dr. Johansson is kidnapped by a group of profit-seeking mercenaries. Meanwhile, his daughter, Karin, finds herself having to consort with all manner of shady characters as she searches for her father."
On this day in 1961 (in Mexico), George Pal's Atlantis: The Lost Continent enjoyed a theatrical release. The feature starred Sal Ponti and Joyce Taylor, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches."
"A Greek Fisherman brings an Atlantean Princess back to her homeland which is the mythical city of Atlantis. He is enslaved for his trouble. The King is being manipulated by an evil sorcerer who is bent on using a natural resource of Atlantis to take over the world. The Atlanteans, or rather the slaves of Atlantis, are forced to mine a crystalline material which absorbs the suns rays. These crystals can then be used for warmth. The misuse of science has created weapons out of the crystals that can fire a heat ray to destroy whatever it touches."
On this day back in 1979, audiences in Portugal were treated to a rare treat: a theatrical presentation of the very first Buck Rogers in the 25th Century! Go Portugal!
A star is born! On this day in 1980, the SciFi/Telefilm Revenge Of The Stepford Wives aired on the Boob Tube. The feature starred Julie Kavner and Sharon Gless, and here's the plot summary that's listed on IMDB.com:
"A TV reporter arrives in Stepford to do a story on the American town with the lowest crime and divorce rates and the tightest real-estate market (no one ever leaves). She needs an assistant, and after interviewing the seemingly-plastic women of Stepford, jumps at the chance to hire the down-to-earth Megan, who's married to a newly-hired cop who hasn't yet moved into the town. Four times a day a siren sounds and every woman in town takes a pill (they each claim it's a thyroid condition). Accidents start to happen, Megan disappears for a couple of days, and the reporter realizes something is amiss. When Megan returns as a full-fledged Stepford wife, it's time for action."
"A TV reporter arrives in Stepford to do a story on the American town with the lowest crime and divorce rates and the tightest real-estate market (no one ever leaves). She needs an assistant, and after interviewing the seemingly-plastic women of Stepford, jumps at the chance to hire the down-to-earth Megan, who's married to a newly-hired cop who hasn't yet moved into the town. Four times a day a siren sounds and every woman in town takes a pill (they each claim it's a thyroid condition). Accidents start to happen, Megan disappears for a couple of days, and the reporter realizes something is amiss. When Megan returns as a full-fledged Stepford wife, it's time for action."
A star is born! On this day in 1987, the SciFi/Animated/Telefilm Ultraman: The Adventure Begins premiered. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The lives of three stunt pilots (Scott, Chuck, and Beth) are changed when they gain the ability to transform into three new Ultra-beings, and form the Ultra Force, to battle four giant Sorkin Monsters."
"The lives of three stunt pilots (Scott, Chuck, and Beth) are changed when they gain the ability to transform into three new Ultra-beings, and form the Ultra Force, to battle four giant Sorkin Monsters."
On this day in 1990 (in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands), RoboCop 2 reported back for duty theatrically. The feature starred Peter Weller and Nancy Allen, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Cyborg law enforcer RoboCop returns to protect the citizens of old Detroit but faces a deadly challenge when a rogue OCP member secretly creates a new, evil RoboCop 2."
"Cyborg law enforcer RoboCop returns to protect the citizens of old Detroit but faces a deadly challenge when a rogue OCP member secretly creates a new, evil RoboCop 2."
A star is born! On this day in 1991, Brain Twisters twisted its way into the brains of audiences in the United States. Written and directed by Jerry Sangiuliano, the SciFi/Horror starred Farrah Forke, Terry Londeree, and Joe Lombardo; and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"A pretty coed and a number of her fellow students participate in one of their college professor's experiments. These experiments are intended measure the brain's reaction when stimulated by patterns of color and light in the hopes of creating a better video game experience. Unfortunately, the test subjects begin to have nasty side effects, including turning the victims into murderers when affected by similar light waves outside the laboratory."
"A pretty coed and a number of her fellow students participate in one of their college professor's experiments. These experiments are intended measure the brain's reaction when stimulated by patterns of color and light in the hopes of creating a better video game experience. Unfortunately, the test subjects begin to have nasty side effects, including turning the victims into murderers when affected by similar light waves outside the laboratory."
On this day in 2004 (in Belgium), the SciFi/ShortFilm A Message From Outer Space enjoyed its debut. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise:
"Frits, a lonesome, unworldly astronomer, is in pursuit of extraterrestrial life in order to find true friendship, which he does not find on Earth. When one day an egg falls on his head, his lonely existence fills up with hope. Convinced of the fact that there is an extraterrestrial creature inside this egg, he decides to incubate it."
"Frits, a lonesome, unworldly astronomer, is in pursuit of extraterrestrial life in order to find true friendship, which he does not find on Earth. When one day an egg falls on his head, his lonely existence fills up with hope. Convinced of the fact that there is an extraterrestrial creature inside this egg, he decides to incubate it."
On this day in 2011 (in France), Another Earth entered theatres. The mostly cerebral storyline almost guaranteed the flick would be a hit with critics and film scholars. Here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"On the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth in the Solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident."
"On the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth in the Solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident."
On this day in 2012 (in Canada), Antiviral enjoyed a limited theatrical release. Written and directed by Brandon Cronenberg, the SciFi/Horror starred Caleb Landry Jones, Lisa Berry, and Sarah Gadon; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Syd March is an employee at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed fans. Biological communion - for a price. Syd also supplies illegal samples of these viruses to piracy groups, smuggling them from the clinic in his own body. When he becomes infected with the disease that kills super sensation Hannah Geist, Syd becomes a target for collectors and rabid fans. He must unravel the mystery surrounding her death before he suffers the same fate."
"Syd March is an employee at a clinic that sells injections of live viruses harvested from sick celebrities to obsessed fans. Biological communion - for a price. Syd also supplies illegal samples of these viruses to piracy groups, smuggling them from the clinic in his own body. When he becomes infected with the disease that kills super sensation Hannah Geist, Syd becomes a target for collectors and rabid fans. He must unravel the mystery surrounding her death before he suffers the same fate."
A star is born! On this day in 2012, Girl Vs. Monster enjoyed its first airing on U.S. television sets. Directed by Stuart Gillard, the SciFi/Comedy starred Olivia Holt, Kerris Dorsey, and Brendan Mayer; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Skylar finds out that her parents are monster hunters after she accidentally releases some monsters from a secret containment chamber; so she and her techno friends must recapture all the monsters and also save her mom and dad from these monsters who are out for revenge."
"Skylar finds out that her parents are monster hunters after she accidentally releases some monsters from a secret containment chamber; so she and her techno friends must recapture all the monsters and also save her mom and dad from these monsters who are out for revenge."
On this day in 2016 (in France), 2047: Virtual Revolution enjoyed a run at the box office. The SciFi feature starred Mike Dopud and Jane Badler, and here's the plot summary that's listed on IMDB.com:
"Paris 2047. Most of the population spend all their time online, connected into virtual worlds, and don't care anymore about reality. A shadow agent, Nash, working for one of the multinational companies behind these virtual worlds, is tracking down terrorists who threaten the system..."
"Paris 2047. Most of the population spend all their time online, connected into virtual worlds, and don't care anymore about reality. A shadow agent, Nash, working for one of the multinational companies behind these virtual worlds, is tracking down terrorists who threaten the system..."
On this day in 1951 (in the U.S.), Tales Of Tomorrow aired "The Crystal Egg." This served as the ninth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A crystal egg reveals live tableaux of the planet Mars. A 19th Century scientist is obsessed with investigating the crystal, but the antique shop owner who came across the seemingly worthless glass hopes to sell it ASAP to a tall, insistent stranger, for whom no price is too dear. The delay while the scientist experiments on the egg makes the buyer even more desperate."
"A crystal egg reveals live tableaux of the planet Mars. A 19th Century scientist is obsessed with investigating the crystal, but the antique shop owner who came across the seemingly worthless glass hopes to sell it ASAP to a tall, insistent stranger, for whom no price is too dear. The delay while the scientist experiments on the egg makes the buyer even more desperate."
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), Captain Midnight aired "The Frozen Men." This served as the third episode of the program's second (and final) season, and here's the premise that's listed on IMDB.com:
"Noted scientist Dr. J. P. Hartley has been kidnapped by foreign agents. Captain Midnight, Ikky, and Tut determine he'd been working with extreme cold to make a metal that could withstand practically anything. An ice sheet in the desert tips the guys off to the doctor's location. As Captain Midnight tries to revive the frozen scientist in the spies' icy lair, the military drops an atomic bomb nearby at the government's atomic testing grounds."
"Noted scientist Dr. J. P. Hartley has been kidnapped by foreign agents. Captain Midnight, Ikky, and Tut determine he'd been working with extreme cold to make a metal that could withstand practically anything. An ice sheet in the desert tips the guys off to the doctor's location. As Captain Midnight tries to revive the frozen scientist in the spies' icy lair, the military drops an atomic bomb nearby at the government's atomic testing grounds."
On this day in 1968 (in the United Kingdom), the fifth part of Doctor Who's "The Mind Robber" aired on the BBC. This served as the tenth episode of the program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"With Jamie and Zoe having been turned into fiction, the Doctor must find a way to save them without suffering the same fate or becoming part of the Master Brain."
"With Jamie and Zoe having been turned into fiction, the Doctor must find a way to save them without suffering the same fate or becoming part of the Master Brain."
On this day in 1970 (in the United Kingdom), Timeslip aired "The Wrong End Of Time: Part 3." This served as the third episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided compliments of IMDB.com:
"When a young girl vanishes near a derelict naval station in St. Oswald, a fantastic series of events is set in motion which sends teenagers Simon Randall and Liz Skinner back in time to 1940 and the very night when the base was taken over by a group of German marines."
"When a young girl vanishes near a derelict naval station in St. Oswald, a fantastic series of events is set in motion which sends teenagers Simon Randall and Liz Skinner back in time to 1940 and the very night when the base was taken over by a group of German marines."
On this day in 1974 (in the U.S.), Partridge Family 2200 A.D. aired "The Dog Catcher." This served as the sixth episode of the program's only season, and here's the summary from the Partridge Family 2200 A.D. online website:
"With Danny's coaching, Orbit eludes the town dog catcher by disguising himself as a janitor, a dancer, and bass drum in order to avoid paying for a dog license. But when Danny gets a cheaper vehicle license for Orbit, claiming he is not a dog, but a means of transportation, the dog catcher/meter maid has the final triumph, ticketing Orbit for a parking violation."
"With Danny's coaching, Orbit eludes the town dog catcher by disguising himself as a janitor, a dancer, and bass drum in order to avoid paying for a dog license. But when Danny gets a cheaper vehicle license for Orbit, claiming he is not a dog, but a means of transportation, the dog catcher/meter maid has the final triumph, ticketing Orbit for a parking violation."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Project U.F.O. aired "Sighting 4018: The Incident On The Cliffs." This served as the fourth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A woman who repeatedly sees UFO's along the Maine coastline finally gets video proof she isn't hallucinating. However, her husband and psychiatrist still don't believe her. Capt. Ryan and S Sgt. Fitz fly to Maine to investigate further."
"A woman who repeatedly sees UFO's along the Maine coastline finally gets video proof she isn't hallucinating. However, her husband and psychiatrist still don't believe her. Capt. Ryan and S Sgt. Fitz fly to Maine to investigate further."
On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), Blake's 7 aired "Traitor." This served as the third episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Avon receives news Helotrix has been reconquered by the Federation, Scorpio travels to the planet to find out how they were defeated so easily. Tarrant and Dayna meet up with the local resistance group and encounter an old enemy."
"When Avon receives news Helotrix has been reconquered by the Federation, Scorpio travels to the planet to find out how they were defeated so easily. Tarrant and Dayna meet up with the local resistance group and encounter an old enemy."
On this day in 1985 (in the U.S.), CBS's SciFi/Adventure series Airwolf aired "And A Child Shall Lead." This served as the third episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Leading aircraft designer, Robert Phelps, is abducted by foreign agents to the horror of his mentally challenged son, Bobby. Hawke decides to try and find Phelps, obtaining leads from Bobby, whose autism gives him the ability to draw detailed clues from memory. While in the agent's custody, Phelps has a sudden heart-attack and is rendered useless to them. Hawke has to find him for his son Bobby."
"Leading aircraft designer, Robert Phelps, is abducted by foreign agents to the horror of his mentally challenged son, Bobby. Hawke decides to try and find Phelps, obtaining leads from Bobby, whose autism gives him the ability to draw detailed clues from memory. While in the agent's custody, Phelps has a sudden heart-attack and is rendered useless to them. Hawke has to find him for his son Bobby."
On this day in 1985 (in the United Kingdom), The Tripods aired "Will Is Made A Slave." This served as the sixth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Fritz tries to change his job by sneaking into The Power Elite. Meanwhile Will learns about the Earth and the real origins of the Masters."
"Fritz tries to change his job by sneaking into The Power Elite. Meanwhile Will learns about the Earth and the real origins of the Masters."
On this day in 1987 (in the United Kingdom), the BBC aired "Paradise Towers (Part 2)" as the sixth episode to Doctor Who's twenty-fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Doctor reunites with the Red Kangs to question why no one questions the steady number of deaths at Paradise Towers. Elsewhere, Mel meets the Blue Kangs who reveal that Pex, the lone young male in the complex (who talks a good game while flanking Mel), is not nearly the heroic and capable fighter he continually boasts of being."
"The Doctor reunites with the Red Kangs to question why no one questions the steady number of deaths at Paradise Towers. Elsewhere, Mel meets the Blue Kangs who reveal that Pex, the lone young male in the complex (who talks a good game while flanking Mel), is not nearly the heroic and capable fighter he continually boasts of being."
On this day in 1988 (in the United Kingdom), the second episode of Doctor Who's twenty-fifth season aired. It was titled "Remembrance of the Daleks (Part 2)," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"With two factions of Daleks involved in a race war on Earth, the Doctor takes care of old business by having the Hand of Omega ceremoniously but quietly buried in a churchyard. His actions do not go unobserved, and leaving behind a bored Ace without a purposeful outlet could spell trouble as well."
"With two factions of Daleks involved in a race war on Earth, the Doctor takes care of old business by having the Hand of Omega ceremoniously but quietly buried in a churchyard. His actions do not go unobserved, and leaving behind a bored Ace without a purposeful outlet could spell trouble as well."
On this day in 1990 (in France), The Ray Bradbury Theater aired "Touch Of Petulance." This served as the sixth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A man travels from the future to the present, to warn his younger self against murdering his wife."
"A man travels from the future to the present, to warn his younger self against murdering his wife."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Silicon Avatar." This served as the fourth episode to the popular program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary compliments of TrekCore.com:
"Riker, Crusher and Data are visiting a colony when the Crystalline Entity appears unexpectedly and attacks, forcing everyone underground. Dr. Marr visits the Enterprise to help track the Entity but soon accuses Data of aiding it."
"Riker, Crusher and Data are visiting a colony when the Crystalline Entity appears unexpectedly and attacks, forcing everyone underground. Dr. Marr visits the Enterprise to help track the Entity but soon accuses Data of aiding it."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), the animated Flash Gordon aired "Vandals From The Void." This served as the fourth episode in the program's only season of existence, and here's the plot summary as provided via IMDB.com:
"When Mongo is attacked by a fleet of UFOs, only Flash questions Ming's attempts to form an alliance with the Rebel forces."
"When Mongo is attacked by a fleet of UFOs, only Flash questions Ming's attempts to form an alliance with the Rebel forces."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict aired "Atavus." This served as the second episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Da'an looses his contact with the the Taelon Commonality. This causes him to change and Zo'or instructs that Da'an must be killed; because he's now considered a threat."
"Da'an looses his contact with the the Taelon Commonality. This causes him to change and Zo'or instructs that Da'an must be killed; because he's now considered a threat."
On this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Dark Angel aired "Proof Of Purchase." This served as the third episode in the program's second (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Alec agrees to kill three Manticore escapees when White plants a small bomb at the back of his head. He must bring their barcode back as proof. When time begins to run out, he contemplates attacking Joshua and Max to save his life. Logan agrees to pay a huge sum to the man who engineered the virus designed to kill him to find an antibody for Max."
"Alec agrees to kill three Manticore escapees when White plants a small bomb at the back of his head. He must bring their barcode back as proof. When time begins to run out, he contemplates attacking Joshua and Max to save his life. Logan agrees to pay a huge sum to the man who engineered the virus designed to kill him to find an antibody for Max."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mobile Suit Gundam Seed aired "It's Name Is Gundam." This served as the second episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In a flash of the blinding light brought forth by exploding hatred and burning anger, the old friends Kira and Athrun are reunited amidst the chaos of conflict. But this reunion is one of fear and confusion, not happiness, as each appears to the other as not friend, but foe. Before either can consider the situation or implications, Kira is forced by Earth Alliance agent Murrue Ramius into the cockpit of the Strike Gundam, one of the secret weapons that Athrun and his ZAFT strike force are after. Forced into combat not as a soldier but a helpless passenger, he can only watch as his home is transformed into a battlefield, and his class mates are threatened by the conflagration. But somewhere within young Kira's heart lies a secret known to no one else that can either save his friends and Helipolis, or further the war that dooms them all..."
"In a flash of the blinding light brought forth by exploding hatred and burning anger, the old friends Kira and Athrun are reunited amidst the chaos of conflict. But this reunion is one of fear and confusion, not happiness, as each appears to the other as not friend, but foe. Before either can consider the situation or implications, Kira is forced by Earth Alliance agent Murrue Ramius into the cockpit of the Strike Gundam, one of the secret weapons that Athrun and his ZAFT strike force are after. Forced into combat not as a soldier but a helpless passenger, he can only watch as his home is transformed into a battlefield, and his class mates are threatened by the conflagration. But somewhere within young Kira's heart lies a secret known to no one else that can either save his friends and Helipolis, or further the war that dooms them all..."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "Power Play." This served as the second episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The team struggle to disempower a military colonel who has threatened to unleash a nuclear holocaust."
"The team struggle to disempower a military colonel who has threatened to unleash a nuclear holocaust."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Minority Report aired "Fredi." This served as the fourth episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Dash goes undercover to catch a woman suspected of having a vendetta against her sister's killers. Meanwhile, Agatha begins to set her own plans in motion."
"Dash goes undercover to catch a woman suspected of having a vendetta against her sister's killers. Meanwhile, Agatha begins to set her own plans in motion."
