If you've explored outer space -- and, yes, that means even fictional outer space -- then you deserve a mention here. The fellow at the head of that table is actor Walter Brooke, and he called the shots in Conquest of Space (1955). Though he's no longer with us, Brooke was born on this day in 1914.
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In an impressive career spanning projects in film and radio, the great Cyril Shaps still found time for appearances aboard Doctor Who and Dark Season. Though he's no longer with us, Shaps was born on this day in 1923.
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Advice: never bring a sledgehammer to a Hulk fight. Still, the great Jack Colvin enjoyed a recurring role aboard CBS's popular adaptation of The Incredible Hulk. Though he's no longer with us, Colvin was born on this day in 1934.
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Judi Meredith braved the Final Frontier for her role aboard Queen Of Blood (1966), a SciFi/Horror hybrid from MGM Studios. Though she's no longer with us, Meredith was born on this day in 1936.
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The great Jim McMullan is another one of Hollywood's unsung character actors who has made it his business to steal scenes whenever he gets the opportunity. He's been seen aboard The Time Tunnel, The Sixth Sense, Stowaway to the Moon (1975), The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Beyond Westworld, The Incredible Shrinking Woman (1981), Formula For Death (1995), and Batman and Robin (1997). Though he's no longer with us, McMullan was born on this day in 1936.
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Most folks know Melinda Dillon for her wonderfully grounded performance as the mother to Ralphie in the holiday classic A Christmas Story, but SciFi fans will always remember her as Jillian Guiler from Steven Spielberg's early film, Close Encounters Of The Third Kind. Though she's no longer with us, Dillon was born on this day in 1939.
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Fans of Fox TV's long-running The X-Files will remember the talented Susan Blommaert from "Die Hand Die Verletzt," a second season episode exploring evil in a small town. Blommaert was born on this day in 1947.
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William Zappa played 'Zetta' in one of the most formative films of the 1980's: Mad Max 2 - The Road Warrior. He also had a guest spot aboard Syfy's exceptional Farscape. Zappa was born on this day in 1948.
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Earlier in his professional career, Gil Rogers enjoyed a guest spot aboard the fondly remembered Lost In Space. Rogers was born on this day in 1949.
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The lovely Beverly Johnson earned her SciFi credentials with guest spots aboard The Meteor Man (1993), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Crossworlds (1996), and NBC's SciFi sitcom 3rd Rock From The Sun. Johnson was born on this day in 1952.
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One of the oft-overlooked SciFi dramas to come out of the 1980's remains 1984's Iceman. It starred Timothy Hutton as a scientist who unearths a frozen caveman (played convincingly by the great John Lone) and, together, they strive to better understand one another in the current world. Lone also played the villainous Shiwan Khan in The Shadow (1994). Lone was born on this day in 1952.
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Chris Carter's original inspiration for Fox TV -- The X-Files -- is a brilliant blend of Science Fiction and conspiracy yarns throughout much of its nine-season run on the network. Since then? Well, X has struggled to remain relevant in an era where each day brings a new government conspiracy bigger than the one yesterday. Still, maybe Carter is due for a comeback on the silver screen. Carter was born on this day in 1956.
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Perhaps I don't give actors enough credit, but I believe anyone can play a villain ... still, not everyone can play a villain as masterfully as Wayne Pygram did in the role of Scorpius on Farscape. The stories were richer when he was around, and he had a chemistry unmatched among most of his Peacekeeper peers. Plus, Pygram was also bestowed with playing the role of Tarkin -- albeit super-briefly -- in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith. He was born on this day back in 1959.
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Yes, 2005's superhero-themed comedy Sky High is far more fantasy than it is Science Fiction ... so sue me if I have a soft spot for hotties who play dress up. So, Kelly Preston, any time you want to strap on some spandex and go flying in the movies, we'll always shout it from the rooftops. Though she's no longer with us, Preston was born on this day in 1962.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I received a promotional copy of SpaceCamp (1986) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2017, I received a promotional copy of SpaceCamp (1986) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Hiro Kanagawa is one of those recognizable character actors who shows up in dozens of great projects and turns in a terrific performance even in the smallest of roles. Most recently, he showed up on one of Syfy's signature series -- Dark Matter -- for a few appearances. He also paid a welcome visited to the world of Netflix's Altered Carbon. Kanagawa was born on this day in 1963.
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I've admitted before that I've never been all that interested in the Stargate: SG-1 franchise; however, I'll always give out high praise to the 'alien in the bunch,' so kudos to Christopher Judge! He's put tremendous effort into bringing the otherworldly warrior Teal'c to life on the long-lasting program. Judge was born on this day in 1964.
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Never one to shy away from an interesting project, the lovely Kate Walsh got her feet wet in the realm of Fantasy with a curious role aboard The Umbrella Academy. Walsh was born on this day in 1967.
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Early in her acting career, a lovely Tushka Bergen (then Tushka Hose) played a role aboard Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. As far as genre work goes, she's also appeared in 1999's Journey To The Center Of The Earth television miniseries. Bergen was born on this day in 1969.
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Funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen took some time off from his usual zaniness to bring 'Time' to life aboard Alice Through The Looking Glass (2016). Cohen was born on this day in 1971.
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If you've never seen Cleopatra 2525, then you've missed one of the cheesiest Science Fiction stories ever to hit the small screen. The lovely Jennifer Sky (above center) played the lead character, and the cast was rounded out with two more lovely ladies. Together, they made high camp look absolutely delicious! Sky was born on this day in 1976.
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As far as I'm concerned, fresh-faced Katie Walder can plant her fresh face in genre properties any time she chooses! Fans have seen her in guest spots aboard Supernatural and Grimm. Walder was born on this day in 1976.
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The reliable Michael Karl Richards (above center) has filled out secondary roles in a whole host of great properties, including Stargate: SG-1, The Twilight Zone, Kyle XY, Smallville, V (ABC), SGU: Stargate Universe, Fringe, and The Flash (The CW). Richards was born on this day in 1976.
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ABC TV's Lost program went through various stages of popularity along with more than a fair share of viewer angst, much of which found its way online in various forums. One of the show's least popular characters -- Nikki Fernandez -- came and went fairly quickly, and methinks that was largely owed to the aforementioned angst. Actress Kiele Sanchez did what she could with a fairly two-dimensional character, and Sanchez was born on this day in 1977.
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Ashanti took a wild ride (obviously!) aboard one of cinema's long-running SciFi/Fantasy franchises with a role aboard Resident Evil: Extinction (2007). Ashanti was born on this day in 1980.
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The lovely Katia Winter shone as one of the central figures aboard Fox TV's Fantasy-themed Sleepy Hollow. Winter was born on this day in 1983.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the original promotional run of Banshee Chapter (2013) -- in which Winter played a key role -- I received a complimentary DVD in exchange for online review coverage. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
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ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the original promotional run of Banshee Chapter (2013) -- in which Winter played a key role -- I received a complimentary DVD in exchange for online review coverage. Interested readers can find my thoughts right here.
No word as of yet regarding whether or not the lovely Bailey Noble will be making a return appearance aboard NBC's time-travel series, Timeless. Without spoiling it for viewers, her character met with a tragic twist of fate ... but -- with time travel -- no one ever really dies, right? Noble was born on this day in 1990.
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Newcomer Nell Tiger Free created some buzz around her work as 'Myrcella Baratheon' aboard HBO's stellar Game Of Thrones adaptation. Free was born on this day in 1999.
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On this day in 1958 (in Denmark), Cult Of The Cobra sunk its fangs into audiences. Directed by Francis D. Lyon, the Fantasy/Horror starred Faith Domergue, Richard Long, and Marshall Thompson. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the Fantasy/Horror release:
"American G.I.s who trespass on a Hindu ceremony are hunted down by a beautiful woman who has the power to transform herself into a cobra."
"American G.I.s who trespass on a Hindu ceremony are hunted down by a beautiful woman who has the power to transform herself into a cobra."
A star is born! On this day in 1976 (in the U.S.), the good people of Lincoln, Nebraska were treated to the silver screen premiere of Crypt Of Dark Secrets. The Horror feature starred Ronald Tanet, Maureen Ridley, and Herbert J. Jahncke. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A witch resurrects a murdered Vietnam vet and takes revenge on his killers."
"A witch resurrects a murdered Vietnam vet and takes revenge on his killers."
On this day in 1978 (in Sweden), the theatrical cut of Glen Larson's Battlestar Galactica amazed audiences on the silver screen. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
"After the destruction of the Twelve Colonies of Mankind, the last major fighter carrier leads a makeshift fugitive fleet in a desperate search for the legendary planet Earth."
On this day in 1988 (in the Netherlands), Flight Of The Navigator took flight on silver screens. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A 12-year-old boy goes missing in 1978, only to reappear once more in 1986. In the eight years that have passed, he hasn't aged. It is no coincidence that at the time he "comes back", a flying saucer is found, entangled in power lines. "
"A 12-year-old boy goes missing in 1978, only to reappear once more in 1986. In the eight years that have passed, he hasn't aged. It is no coincidence that at the time he "comes back", a flying saucer is found, entangled in power lines. "
On this day in 1988 (in Portugal), Steel Dawn came over the cinematic horizons. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary for the Apocalyptic-themed release:
"In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control."
"In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control."
A star is born! On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), the showdown of the ages was waged -- on home video -- with the release of Dollman Vs Demonic Toys. Written (in part) and directed by Charles Band, the Fantasy/Thriller starred Tim Thomerson, Tracy Scoggins, and Melissa Behr. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Judith Grey teams with Brick Bardo (Dollman) and his girlfriend Ginger to face the evil Demonic Toys for one final battle."
"Judith Grey teams with Brick Bardo (Dollman) and his girlfriend Ginger to face the evil Demonic Toys for one final battle."
On this day in 1995, the James Cameron-penned SciFi thriller Strange Days was released theatrically. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the film explored a police conspiracy on the eve of the 1999 millennium involving stored memories.
A star is born! On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Night Visitors enjoyed its premiere on television. Directed by Jorge Montesi from a script by D. Brent Mote, the SciFi/Thriller starred Faith Ford, Thomas Gibson, and Stephen Tobolowsky. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"David, disillusioned scientist, works like a secret agent to break into the lab and remove the alien body and a video. Then the guards are incredibly lax and let him escape with the stolen articles. Out on the run, he leaves his son with his sister Kelly while he tries to get the mysterious box out to people he can trust. But the feds want the stolen articles back and run amuck in black suburbans without anyone noticing. When David is killed before they can retrieve the articles, they kidnap his son and use Kelly to locate the items. All along, they kill anyone who has any knowledge of their program or of the stolen articles to keep the contents secret. If the aliens are so smart, why are they constantly crashing into the Earth."
"David, disillusioned scientist, works like a secret agent to break into the lab and remove the alien body and a video. Then the guards are incredibly lax and let him escape with the stolen articles. Out on the run, he leaves his son with his sister Kelly while he tries to get the mysterious box out to people he can trust. But the feds want the stolen articles back and run amuck in black suburbans without anyone noticing. When David is killed before they can retrieve the articles, they kidnap his son and use Kelly to locate the items. All along, they kill anyone who has any knowledge of their program or of the stolen articles to keep the contents secret. If the aliens are so smart, why are they constantly crashing into the Earth."
On this day in 2006 (in Finland), the 1966-produced Doctor Who film Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. aired on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Daleks' fiendish plot in 2150 against Earth and its people is foiled when Dr. Who and friends arrive from the 20th century and figure it out."
"The Daleks' fiendish plot in 2150 against Earth and its people is foiled when Dr. Who and friends arrive from the 20th century and figure it out."
On this day in 2010 (in Greece), the 1990-produced RoboCop 2 enjoyed a Blu-ray release on home video. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"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."
On this day in 2011 (in Belgium and the Netherlands), Doomsday Prophecy endured a limited release. The feature starred A.J. Buckley and Jewel Staite, and here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"Based on the 2012 end-of-world prophesy where two unlikely characters team up to solve a mystery that just might save the world."
"Based on the 2012 end-of-world prophesy where two unlikely characters team up to solve a mystery that just might save the world."
On this day in 2012 (in Spain), Gothic Assassins played for audiences in attendance of the Sitges Film Festival. Written and directed by Milos Twilight, the SciFi/Drama starred Steven Bauer and Amra Silajdzic, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A global conspiracy is underway guided by The New World Order. They have strategically placed its members all over the globe in key positions of power. The time spoken in prophesy known as the end of days is quickly approaching. A secret religious order created thousands of years ago with the sole purpose to prevent the Apocalypse must face their fate. Walking by faith not by sight, through their journey, these knights will be pierced by the sword of truth, revealing their own miseries, doubts and fears, discovering how they were misled by their Master. Their faith will be put to test surrounded by temptation, betrayal, murder and remorse. Only the faithful to death shall receive the crown of life. The others will become Gothic Assassins."
"A global conspiracy is underway guided by The New World Order. They have strategically placed its members all over the globe in key positions of power. The time spoken in prophesy known as the end of days is quickly approaching. A secret religious order created thousands of years ago with the sole purpose to prevent the Apocalypse must face their fate. Walking by faith not by sight, through their journey, these knights will be pierced by the sword of truth, revealing their own miseries, doubts and fears, discovering how they were misled by their Master. Their faith will be put to test surrounded by temptation, betrayal, murder and remorse. Only the faithful to death shall receive the crown of life. The others will become Gothic Assassins."
A star is born! On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), The Battery enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Telluride Horror Show Film Festival. Written by, directed by, and starring Jeremy Gardner, the Horror feature also starred Adam Cronheim, Niels Bolle, and Alana O'Brien. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The personalities of two former baseball players clash as they traverse the rural back roads of a post-plague New England teeming with the undead."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Battery enjoyed a wealth of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"The personalities of two former baseball players clash as they traverse the rural back roads of a post-plague New England teeming with the undead."
For the record:
To the film's credit, The Battery enjoyed a wealth of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
Not all horror projects fall under the heading of Science Fiction, but certainly the monster-specific ones do ... and on this day in 2015, something from under The Sand reared its head on an unsuspecting mankind. According to IMDB.com, here's the premise:
"After an all-night graduation beach party, a group of hung-over twenty-somethings awake to a beating sun, and a seemingly carnivorous beach that devours anything with a heartbeat that touches the sand."
"After an all-night graduation beach party, a group of hung-over twenty-somethings awake to a beating sun, and a seemingly carnivorous beach that devours anything with a heartbeat that touches the sand."
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in Spain), 1974: La posesión de Altair turned some heads when it enjoyed its silver screen debut for audiences in attendance of the Sitges Film Festival. Written and directed by Victor Dryere, the Horror/Fantasy starred Diana Bovio, Rolando Breme, and Guillermo Callahan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A newlywed couple disappeared in 1974, their 8mm tapes reveal one of the most horrifying events in Mexican history."
For the record:
To the film's credit, 1974: La posesión de Altair enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings of the film festival circuit.
"A newlywed couple disappeared in 1974, their 8mm tapes reveal one of the most horrifying events in Mexican history."
For the record:
To the film's credit, 1974: La posesión de Altair enjoyed a good amount of praise from screenings of the film festival circuit.
A star is born ... and good luck capturing his face on camera! On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Telluride Horror Show were treated to the theatrical premiere of the found footage film, Frogman. Written (in part) and directed by Anthony Cousins, the Horror/Fantasy starred Nathan Tymoshuk, Chelsey Grant, and Benny Barrett. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Three friends in search of the Loveland Frogman finds out that he is more than just a local legend."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Frogman earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In early 2024, I had the good fortune of being offered the chance to stream Frogman in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
"Three friends in search of the Loveland Frogman finds out that he is more than just a local legend."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Frogman earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In early 2024, I had the good fortune of being offered the chance to stream Frogman in exchange for a review on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested in my thoughts on the project? Readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1965 (in the U.S.), the Robinson family endured "The Hungry Sea" on Lost In Space. Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season, and here's the summary from IMDB.com:
After experiencing the extreme cold, the planet gets closer to the sun, roasting it. Smith sends the robot to warn the Robinsons."
After experiencing the extreme cold, the planet gets closer to the sun, roasting it. Smith sends the robot to warn the Robinsons."
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Star Trek aired "Mudd's Women." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise picks up untrustworthy entrepreneur Harry Mudd accompanied by three beautiful women who immediately put a spell on all the male crew members."
"The Enterprise picks up untrustworthy entrepreneur Harry Mudd accompanied by three beautiful women who immediately put a spell on all the male crew members."
There are some episodes of Star Trek (TOS) that, for whatever the reason, just never quite resonated with me, and you can add "The Apple" to that short list. This hour first aired on this day back in 1967 (in the U.S.), and it essentially explored the idea of blind obedience to some presumed sentient overlord. Granted, those doing the bidding were intended to be some pretty primitive peoples. I guess it's just that I'm much too used to questioning authority that I couldn't identify with their plight. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Primitive inhabitants of Gamma Trianguli VI worship a God who orders them to kill visitors, from the Enterprise."
"Primitive inhabitants of Gamma Trianguli VI worship a God who orders them to kill visitors, from the Enterprise."
On this day in 1971 (in the United Kingdom), Ace Of Wands aired "The Eye Of Ra: Part 4." This served as the thirteenth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"The Eye of Ra, a diamond reputed to have the power to turn people into chalk, is high on eccentric chess master Ceribraun's shopping list. Believing that the diamond has turned Mr Sweet into a chalk statuette, Tarot decides to act. He soon finds himself a prisoner of Ceribraun's talking computer, and in danger of being crushed of being crushed to death between giant robotic chess pieces."
"The Eye of Ra, a diamond reputed to have the power to turn people into chalk, is high on eccentric chess master Ceribraun's shopping list. Believing that the diamond has turned Mr Sweet into a chalk statuette, Tarot decides to act. He soon finds himself a prisoner of Ceribraun's talking computer, and in danger of being crushed of being crushed to death between giant robotic chess pieces."
On this day in 1974 (in the U.S.), the heroes of Star Blazers came alive with the airing of the second episode of their inaugural season. Here's the plot summary for "Carrier Attacks The Sleeping Yamato" as provided by our friends at TV.com:
"The Argo learns of a mysterious new threat to Earth."
"The Argo learns of a mysterious new threat to Earth."
On this day in 1976 (in the United Kingdom), the cult program Star Maidens aired its seventh episode -- "Test for Love" -- of its single season existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Although Liz is ideally suited to captain a Medusan spacecraft, her attitude to men isn't appreciated. Octavia has her tested to find out why she doesn't find Medusan men attractive."
"Although Liz is ideally suited to captain a Medusan spacecraft, her attitude to men isn't appreciated. Octavia has her tested to find out why she doesn't find Medusan men attractive."
On this day in 1979 (in the United Kingdom), the BBC aired the third part of Doctor Who's "City Of Death" storyline. This served as the seventh episode to the long-running program's seventeenth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Pursuing the mystery of the multiple, authentic Mona Lisa's back to Leonardo de Vinci's workshop in 1505 Florence, the Doctor meets Captain Tancredi - the very same man he's met as Count Scarlioni in 1979 Paris. Politely but firmly invited to tarry, via a set of thumbscrews, the Doctor can't help but answer a few of the gracious Captain's most urgent questions."
"Pursuing the mystery of the multiple, authentic Mona Lisa's back to Leonardo de Vinci's workshop in 1505 Florence, the Doctor meets Captain Tancredi - the very same man he's met as Count Scarlioni in 1979 Paris. Politely but firmly invited to tarry, via a set of thumbscrews, the Doctor can't help but answer a few of the gracious Captain's most urgent questions."
On this day in 1984 (in the United Kingdom), The Tripods aired "Chateau Ricordeau, France: July, 2089 AD." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Nursing a head injury, Will is taken in by a friendly family. Henry starts to question whether Will wants to continue on their journey, after he falls in love."
"Nursing a head injury, Will is taken in by a friendly family. Henry starts to question whether Will wants to continue on their journey, after he falls in love."
On this day in 1986, the United Kingdom was treated to the third episode of Chocky's Challenge. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"The children start building the equipment based on Chocky's instructions, though Professor Draycott is strongly protesting. He is worried about funding and thinks that it is a waste of money. Draycott is not convinced that they are doing something worthwhile so he sets them a deadline."
"The children start building the equipment based on Chocky's instructions, though Professor Draycott is strongly protesting. He is worried about funding and thinks that it is a waste of money. Draycott is not convinced that they are doing something worthwhile so he sets them a deadline."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Birds of a Feather." This (technically) served as the program's twenty-eighth episode (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A pair of criminals get into Longshot, they knock out Doc and download a secret formula into a Memory Bird. With the Rangers on their tail, the criminals lose the Memory Bird. Everyone is after the Memory Bird and all its information."
"A pair of criminals get into Longshot, they knock out Doc and download a secret formula into a Memory Bird. With the Rangers on their tail, the criminals lose the Memory Bird. Everyone is after the Memory Bird and all its information."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Suddenly Human." This served as the fourth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"On a rescue mission to an alien shipwrecked training mission, they discover one of its trainees to be a human."
"On a rescue mission to an alien shipwrecked training mission, they discover one of its trainees to be a human."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "At The End of the Tunnel: Part 2." This served as the second episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"After being brought back from near death, Zach tries to track the source of the deadly technology used in his Super Force helmet."
"After being brought back from near death, Zach tries to track the source of the deadly technology used in his Super Force helmet."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), "Endgame" aired as the twentieth episode of Babylon 5's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The battle for Earth concludes as Sheridan leads his forces to Earth to confront Clark's forces in an all out battle. Meanwhile Marcus learns of the alien device Franklin used to heal Garibaldi when he was critically injured. But to save a person's life, someone else must die."
"The battle for Earth concludes as Sheridan leads his forces to Earth to confront Clark's forces in an all out battle. Meanwhile Marcus learns of the alien device Franklin used to heal Garibaldi when he was critically injured. But to save a person's life, someone else must die."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Earth: Final Conflict aired "Truth." This served as the second episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Boone tries to find out who murdered his wife."
"Boone tries to find out who murdered his wife."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), TV's Timecop aired "Public Enemy." This served as the fourth episode in the program's only season of existence, and here's the plot summary that's been provided via TV.com:
"Ian Pascoe breaks out of prison, taking Hemmings as a hostage. Logan chases them to 1928 Chicago."
"Ian Pascoe breaks out of prison, taking Hemmings as a hostage. Logan chases them to 1928 Chicago."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), "Tinker Tenor Doctor Spy" aired as part of Star Trek: Voyager's sixth season. Here's the episode summary from IMDB.com:
"The Doctor's experiment with daydreaming gets out of control when his program is compromised by an alien race. The aliens bully passing ships for supplies; they never make a move without first consulting their command which they call The Hierarchy. One of the aliens mistakes the daydreams for reality and gets permission to attack. Once realizing his mistake, he offers to help Voyager, but only if they act out one of The Doctor's fantasies where he is in command of Voyager."
"The Doctor's experiment with daydreaming gets out of control when his program is compromised by an alien race. The aliens bully passing ships for supplies; they never make a move without first consulting their command which they call The Hierarchy. One of the aliens mistakes the daydreams for reality and gets permission to attack. Once realizing his mistake, he offers to help Voyager, but only if they act out one of The Doctor's fantasies where he is in command of Voyager."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda aired "Waking The Tyrant's Device." This served as the third episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided compliments of IMDB.com:
"Dylan is sent on a mission by a triumvir, but is not well informed of the danger he faces. After a haphazard reentry from slipstream, the Andromeda is captured by a gravity field projected from the moon that is the target of their mission. Dylan discovers that the moon is the base of Kroton, a half-human, half-android genius that created the Magog world-ship. Dylan attempts to take out Kroton along with the new weapon he has developed."
"Dylan is sent on a mission by a triumvir, but is not well informed of the danger he faces. After a haphazard reentry from slipstream, the Andromeda is captured by a gravity field projected from the moon that is the target of their mission. Dylan discovers that the moon is the base of Kroton, a half-human, half-android genius that created the Magog world-ship. Dylan attempts to take out Kroton along with the new weapon he has developed."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "The Breed." This served as the third episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Mutant X team is brought in to help a military base that has become infected with a deadly disease."
"The Mutant X team is brought in to help a military base that has become infected with a deadly disease."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: Rebels aired "Fighter Flight." This served as the third episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Ezra and Zeb go to Lothal's market for provisions and to work on their relationship."
"Ezra and Zeb go to Lothal's market for provisions and to work on their relationship."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Legends of Tomorrow premiered its second season on The CW with an hour titled "Out of Time." According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a new threat emerges, Dr. Nate Heywood seeks out Oliver Queen to help find the scattered Legends; once reunited, they go to 1942, to keep Albert Einstein from being kidnapped before the Nazis destroy New York City with a nuclear bomb."
"When a new threat emerges, Dr. Nate Heywood seeks out Oliver Queen to help find the scattered Legends; once reunited, they go to 1942, to keep Albert Einstein from being kidnapped before the Nazis destroy New York City with a nuclear bomb."
On this day in 2016 (in the United Kingdom), Zapped premiered its first (and only) season on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's what all the fuss was about in its first episode:
"When Brian finds a magical amulet it transports him to Munty, a strange land peopled by even stranger creatures. Before he can use the amulet to return home a wizard called Howell sells it to a criminal mastermind - Slasher Morgan."
"When Brian finds a magical amulet it transports him to Munty, a strange land peopled by even stranger creatures. Before he can use the amulet to return home a wizard called Howell sells it to a criminal mastermind - Slasher Morgan."
