I have absolutely no problem admitting that I was late to the Smallville party: my viewing plate was pretty full at the time, and I just had very little interest in so much of what the WB Network had been airing in its line-up. Eventually, however, the positive reviews wore me down, and the wife and I binged the first three seasons on DVD. We didn't exactly fall in love with all of it, but the Freak-Of-The-Week format felt akin to what The X-Files had done so well for so long that we decided to hang with it. As one of the web's biggest Superman fans, I wasn't exactly thrilled with everything the showrunners did with the established mythology, but it's easy to forgive when so much of it went down like quality-tasting fast food. It premiered on this day back in 2001, and it lasted an impressive ten seasons.
The late Dave Armstrong had a few small parts aboard the classic Star Trek during the show's run. He also appeared on The Twilight Zone in some uncredited performances. Though he's no longer with us, Armstrong was born on this day in 1924.
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Well, well. It looks like actor Peter Bowles wasn't putting up with any of Martin Landau's usual shenanigans when he visited Martin's signature SciFi program, Space:1999. Good for him. That's major guest star clout right there, people. Bowles was born on this day in 1936.
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Veteran character actor Barry Corbin played General Beringer in 1983's WarGames, a wonderful cautionary tale that mixes light sci-fi with Cold War themes. To be perfectly frank, Corbin got the best line in the whole flick: he was asked about what steps would be necessary to stop the computer from launching a nuclear strike against the Soviet Union, and he replied, "I'd piss on a spark plug if I thought it would do any good!" Mr. Corbin was born on this day back in 1940.
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Another one of the most beautiful creatures of a TV generation, the lovely Suzanne Somers guested aboard the popular SciFi program The Six Million Dollar Man during its run. Though she's no longer with us, Somers was born on this day in 1946.
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Guy Siner is one of those background actors who shows up all over the place turning in terrific performances but never garnering enough praise. He's appeared in Doctor Who, Babylon 5, and Star Trek: Enterprise, as well as doing a wealth of voice-work in the Star Wars universe. Siner was born on this day in 1947.
The fetching Kimberley Farr's brief flirtation in front of the camera included a guest spot aboard "Symbiosis," a first season adventure for Star Trek: The Next Generation. Farr was born on this day in 1948.
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If you've played an alien, then you deserve a citation: Ron Taylor suited up as no less than a Klingon Chef aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Though he's no longer with us, Taylor was born on this day in 1952.
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Though she'll likely always be linked to her work in the comedy Animal House, the lovely Martha Smith also visited the worlds of Swamp Thing (TV) and They Came From Outer Space. Smith was born on this day in 1953.
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Political activist and occasional actor Tim Robbins let his creepy politics play out like they would in Steven Spielberg's bloated War of the Worlds (2005), and he suffered his just desserts, his character being 'offed' by the film's much more bankable Tom Cruise. Still, gotta give Timbo credit for trying. He also appeared as one of the stars in Brian De Palma's ill-conceived Mission To Mars (2000). Robbins was born on this day in 1958.
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The luminous Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff has earned screen time aboard such genre properties as Otherworld, Knight Rider, Superboy, and Viper. Bach-Hasselhoff was born on this day in 1962.
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One of the immortal lessons that hails from the world of Science Fiction is that even the smallest event can create massive consequences, and the Back to the Future films never ran out of ways of demonstrating this. That fellow in the driver's seat is none other than Flea, and it was his actions that helped set a young Marty McFly on a whole new course toward pain, one that thankfully was overcome. Flea was born on this day in 1962.
Indeed, where would SciFi fans be without the contributions of the great producer Joseph Mallozzi? Why, we wouldn't have any Stargate: SG-1, Stargate: Atlantis, SGU: Stargate Universe, or Dark Matter, for that matter! Mallozzi was born on this day in 1965.
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Mary Elizabeth McGlynn's name may not be on the tip of every genre fan's tongue, but I've no doubt you've heard her voice. Aside from making appearances in the flesh on Xena: Warrior Princess, Star Trek: Voyager, and Quantum Leap, she's lent her voice talents to an incredible resume of properties, including Cowboy Bepop, Naruto, X-Men, and Bleach. (Seriously, check out her roster over at IMDB.com for the whole shebang.) McGlynn was born on this day in 1966.
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Randall Batinkoff played no less than 'George Washington' himself aboard The CW's Time-Travelling Superhero program Legends Of Tomorrow. Batinkoff was born on this day in 1968.
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With over one hundred and thirty screen credits to his name, you can bet that Ron Roggé has carved a path through a handful of impression projects, including screen time aboard Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, The Man In The High Castle, and Netflix's Stranger Things. Roggé was born on this day in 1968.
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Character actor Todd Stashwick has played a role in a handful of successful television franchises near and dear to SciFi fans, including Angel, Dark Angel, Star Trek: Enterprise, Supernatural, Heroes, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Revolution, Warehouse 13, and Syfy's 12 Monkeys adaptation. Stashwick was born on this day in 1968.
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Though I've never be able to get Paul Sparks' work as 'Mickey Doyle' from HBO's stellar Boardwalk Empire out of my head, I'm glad he appeared in the SciFi feature Midnight Special (2016) so I can sing his praises right here. Sparks was born on this day in 1971.
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I have had the good fortune of viewing on DVD the first season of Sweden's Real Humans, the modern day A.I. drama upon which AMC's Humans is based on. While I didn't find it quite as compelling as the English language adaptation, I did enjoy a handful of the performances, such as the lovely Eva Röse bringing to life a far more dangerous version of 'Niska.' Röse was born on this day in 1973.
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The beautiful Kellie Martin has a few SciFi credits deserving mention today: she voiced Lana Lang for an animated episode of Superman in 1988, and she guested aboard NBC's lukewarm SeaQuest 2032 in 1993. Martin was born on this day in 1975.
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Director Gil Kenan has certainly left his imprint on the world of genre entertainment as he's helmed such projects as Monster House (2006), City of Ember (2008), and the Poltergeist (2015) remake. Kenan was born on this day in 1976.
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Kelly Adams took time off from conventional dramas to appear aboard The 7th Dimension (2009), a SciFi/Thriller with Horror undertones. Adams was born on this day in 1979.
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Adult film starlet Erin Brown (aka Misty Mundae) has certainly caught the attention of fans of genre camp. She's turned in titillating performances aboard Play-Mate of the Apes (2002), Mummy Raider (2002), The Lord of the G-Strings (2003), SpiderBabe (2003), and Bikini Girls On Dinosaur Planet to some delight. Brown was born on this day in 1979.
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The lovely Brea Grant has dabbled all over the genre entertainment map, but SciFi fans probably remember her best as Daphne Millbrook aboard NBC's uneven Heroes during its original run on television. Grant was born on this day in 1981.
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Though it would appear that she's moved on in her career to far more mainstream projects, Caterina Scorsone gave Fantasy a whirl with a meaty role aboard Teen Knight (1999). Scorsone was born on this day in 1981.
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Stay on the lookout for big things from this little lady as Madison Wolfe continues to impress. She joined the Fantasy big leagues with a meaty role aboard I Kill Giants (2017), and she shone brightly on the small screen with stellar work aboard CBS's SciFi series Zoo. Wolfe was born on this day in 2002.
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Word to the wise: when the zombies do finally arrive, you can expect me to stay lined up right behind this little fighter, Ms. Mimi Kirkland. She proved she knows what she's doing for her work aboard AMC's The Walking Dead. Kirkland was born on this day in 2004.
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A star is born! On this day in 1932 (in the U.S.), audiences were treated to the theatrical debut of 6 Hours To Live. Directed by William Dieterle, the Fantasy/Mystery starred Warner Baxter, Miriam Jordan, and John Boles. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A murder victim is brought back to life by a scientific experiment. However, the effects only last for six hours, and he must find his killer in that time."
"A murder victim is brought back to life by a scientific experiment. However, the effects only last for six hours, and he must find his killer in that time."
A star is born! On this day in 1958 (in Mexico), El Castillo De Los Monstruos was first opened for business. Written (in part) and directed by Julian Soler, the Fantasy/Horror starred Antonio Espino, Evangelina Elizondo, and Carlos Orellana. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A couple are forced to stay in a scary castle, and the castle is filled with monsters!"
"A couple are forced to stay in a scary castle, and the castle is filled with monsters!"
On this day in 1970 (in Czechoslovakia), the Fantasy-themed Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders enjoyed a run at the box office. The feature starred Jaroslava Schallerová and Helena Anýzová, and here's the premise listed on IMDB.com:
"Inspired by fairy-tales such as Alice in Wonderland and Little Red-Riding Hood, "Valerie and her Week of Wonders" is a surreal tale in which love, fear, sex and religion merge into one fantastic world."
"Inspired by fairy-tales such as Alice in Wonderland and Little Red-Riding Hood, "Valerie and her Week of Wonders" is a surreal tale in which love, fear, sex and religion merge into one fantastic world."
On this day in 1981 (in Brazil), Dragonslayer roared onto the silver screen. Written (in part) and directed by Matthew Robbins, the film starred Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clarke, and Ralph Richardson; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A young wizarding apprentice is sent to kill a dragon which has been devouring girls from a nearby kingdom."
For the record:
Dragonslayer enjoyed a pair of nominations at the 1982 Academy Awards, but it failed to take home the gold in either category of 'Best Music - Original Score' or 'Best Effects - Visual Effects.' At the 1982 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), the feature enjoyed four nominations (but no wins) in the categories of 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Costumes,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Lastly, it enjoyed a nomination for the 1982 Hugo Awards as 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
"A young wizarding apprentice is sent to kill a dragon which has been devouring girls from a nearby kingdom."
For the record:
Dragonslayer enjoyed a pair of nominations at the 1982 Academy Awards, but it failed to take home the gold in either category of 'Best Music - Original Score' or 'Best Effects - Visual Effects.' At the 1982 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films), the feature enjoyed four nominations (but no wins) in the categories of 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Best Costumes,' and 'Best Fantasy Film.' Lastly, it enjoyed a nomination for the 1982 Hugo Awards as 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born ... or was it manufactured? On this day in 1982 (in the U.S.), Android came to life for interested moviegoers. Directed by Aaron Lipstadt, the SciFi/Drama starred Klaus Kinski, Don Keith Opper, and Brie Howard. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A strange doctor secretly experiments with androids on his space station. His assistant is Max, a curious android who wants to see the world and meet a girl. Criminals hide on their station and soon violence erupts."
For the record:
Along with some positive praise from screenings on the film festical circuit, Android enjoyed a 1983 Saturn Award nomination (from the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films) in the category of 'Best Low-Budget Film.'
"A strange doctor secretly experiments with androids on his space station. His assistant is Max, a curious android who wants to see the world and meet a girl. Criminals hide on their station and soon violence erupts."
For the record:
Along with some positive praise from screenings on the film festical circuit, Android enjoyed a 1983 Saturn Award nomination (from the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films) in the category of 'Best Low-Budget Film.'
On this day in 2006, the SciFi/Classic Soylent Green played for hungry audiences at the Panorama of European Cinema. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the world ravaged by the greenhouse effect and overpopulation, an NYPD detective investigates the murder of a big company CEO."
"In the world ravaged by the greenhouse effect and overpopulation, an NYPD detective investigates the murder of a big company CEO."
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Aaah! Zombies!! enjoyed its first exhibition of record when it was screened for audiences in attendance of the Shriekfest Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Matthew Kohnen, the Horror/Comedy starred Matthew Davis, Julianna Robinson, and Michael Grant Terry. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Turning the zombie film on its head, this film is an oddball comedy from the perspective of the brain munching monsters themselves."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Aaah! Zombies!! earned a bit of special praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"Turning the zombie film on its head, this film is an oddball comedy from the perspective of the brain munching monsters themselves."
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To the film's credit, Aaah! Zombies!! earned a bit of special praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2008 (in Switzerland), 1 And 0 nly enjoyed its big screen launch. Written and directed by Martyn Park, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Christopher James Baker and William Wallace. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"1 dying planet. 1 species too many. 1 man's solution. To restore balance, all humans must die. An operatic avant-garde journey into non-existence; madness. The film is as much a transcendental experience as it is a cinematic one."
"1 dying planet. 1 species too many. 1 man's solution. To restore balance, all humans must die. An operatic avant-garde journey into non-existence; madness. The film is as much a transcendental experience as it is a cinematic one."
On this day in 2015 (in the United Kingdom), the Fantasy/Horror Howl sunk its teeth into the box office. The feature starred Ed Speleers and Holly Weston, and here's the plot summary provided by IMDB.com:
"When passengers on a train are attacked by a creature, they must band together in order to survive until morning."
"When passengers on a train are attacked by a creature, they must band together in order to survive until morning."
On this day in 2018 (in France), a 70mm print of Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey was screened for audiences of the Grand Lyon Film Festival. Written (in part) by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, the SciFi/Drama starred Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, and William Sylvester. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
"After discovering a mysterious artifact buried beneath the Lunar surface, mankind sets off on a quest to find its origins with help from intelligent supercomputer H.A.L. 9000."
For the record:
Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey remains one of Science Fiction's benchmark motion pictures. At the 1969 Oscars, the film was nominated in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Direction,' 'Best Writing, Story and Screenplay - Written Directly for the Screen,' 'Best Director,' and 'Best Effects, Special Visual Effects' ... but it only took home the trophy for Best Effects. Also in 1969, the film did take home the 'Best Dramatic Presentation' from the Hugo Awards.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I penned a column under the heading of 'Warp Core Breach' for SciFiHistory.Net with my thoughts on 2001's wider reputation amongst intellectuals. Does that sort of thing tickle your fancy? Readers can find my premise right here.
On this day in 2020 (in Germany), 3022 enjoyed its debut on home video. Directed by John Suits from a story by Ryan Binaco, the feature starred Omar Epps, Kate Walsh, and Angus Macfadyen. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A group of astronauts living in the haunting emptiness of deep space awake to find earth has suffered an extinction level event."
"A group of astronauts living in the haunting emptiness of deep space awake to find earth has suffered an extinction level event."
On this day in 1954 (in the U.S.), Captain Midnight aired "Trapped Behind Bars." This served as the seventh episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary that's provided by TV.com:
"Captain Midnight and Ikky go undercover behind prison bars to learn the secret of a series of prison riots. Another riot leads to Captain Midnight and Ikky escaping along with a band of prisoners. The Secret Squadron learns that the riots are part of a foreign plot against the United States."
"Captain Midnight and Ikky go undercover behind prison bars to learn the secret of a series of prison riots. Another riot leads to Captain Midnight and Ikky escaping along with a band of prisoners. The Secret Squadron learns that the riots are part of a foreign plot against the United States."
On this day in 1959 (in the U.S.), The Twilight Zone aired "Mr. Denton On Doomsday." This served as the third episode of the classic program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"The town drunk in the old-west faces his past when Fate lends a hand."
"The town drunk in the old-west faces his past when Fate lends a hand."
On this day in 1965 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Temple Of Secrets." This served as the sixth episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary that's listed on IMDB.com:
"The TARDIS lands in the middle of the Trojan War, where the Doctor is mistaken for the god Zeus."
"The TARDIS lands in the middle of the Trojan War, where the Doctor is mistaken for the god Zeus."
On this day in 1966 (in the United Kingdom), Thunderbirds aired "Alias Mr. Hackenbacker." This served as the third episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as listed on IMDB.com:
"A plane designed by Brains is hijacked with Lady Penelope on board. International Rescue are contacted and must diffuse a tense situation and ensure that the plane somehow lands safely."
"A plane designed by Brains is hijacked with Lady Penelope on board. International Rescue are contacted and must diffuse a tense situation and ensure that the plane somehow lands safely."
On this day in 1975 (in the United Kingdom), Space: 1999 got all kid-friendly when it aired the seventh episode of its inaugural season, an hour titled "Alpha Child." Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"The Alphans' joy turns to horror when the first child born on the Alpha matures into a five year old in a matter of hours. This is only a prelude to the arrival of formless alien fugitives- who plan to inhabit Alpha's population."
"The Alphans' joy turns to horror when the first child born on the Alpha matures into a five year old in a matter of hours. This is only a prelude to the arrival of formless alien fugitives- who plan to inhabit Alpha's population."
On this day in 1976 (in the U.S.), Ark II aired "The Tank." This served as the sixth episode in the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Ark II comes upon a village that forbids machinery. Will they reconsider when a functional 20th-century battle tank could aid in the rescue of their leader's daughter, who was abducted by marauding scavengers?"
"The Ark II comes upon a village that forbids machinery. Will they reconsider when a functional 20th-century battle tank could aid in the rescue of their leader's daughter, who was abducted by marauding scavengers?"
On this day in 1976 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Hand Of Fear: Part 3." This served as the seventh episode of the program's fourteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Eldrad uses the energy from the reactor to regenerate herself and tries to force the Doctor and Sarah to take her back to Kastria."
"Eldrad uses the energy from the reactor to regenerate herself and tries to force the Doctor and Sarah to take her back to Kastria."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Battle Of The Planets aired "Ghost Ship From Planet Mir." This served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"On the remote planet Mir, an underwater station is being built. A series of losses of equipment is delaying its construction, and Intergalactic Federation President Cain suspects that the planet's deposed leader is now in league with Spectra. It turns out he is correct. G-Force flies to Mir to investigate and finds themselves up against a fleet of warships, which self-destruct to release an army of deadly aircraft. The Phoenix quickly runs out of ammunition against the aircraft. Will they be able to escape?"
"On the remote planet Mir, an underwater station is being built. A series of losses of equipment is delaying its construction, and Intergalactic Federation President Cain suspects that the planet's deposed leader is now in league with Spectra. It turns out he is correct. G-Force flies to Mir to investigate and finds themselves up against a fleet of warships, which self-destruct to release an army of deadly aircraft. The Phoenix quickly runs out of ammunition against the aircraft. Will they be able to escape?"
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Murder on the Andorian Express." This (technically) served as the thirty-second episode of the program (they were aired wildly out of sequence), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Doc and Niko travel on the Andorian Express to protect a Senator whose trying to secure a new defense system. He's soon murdered, and with their charges drained, they have to rely on their own skills to figure out the culprit."
"Doc and Niko travel on the Andorian Express to protect a Senator whose trying to secure a new defense system. He's soon murdered, and with their charges drained, they have to rely on their own skills to figure out the culprit."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), Fox TV's Alien Nation aired "The Takeover." This served as the fourth episode of the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"While the city suffers a riot, Francisco and Sikes alone must defend their precinct house from a gang of thieves."
"While the city suffers a riot, Francisco and Sikes alone must defend their precinct house from a gang of thieves."
On this day in 1989 (in the U.S.), War of the Worlds aired "Doomsday." This served as the third episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from TV.com:
"A heat wave, followed by a water shortage, drives everyone to the brink of desperation. When a local church font begins to produce an apparently unlimited supply of water, the team is suspicious. Is it a miracle, or something much darker?"
"A heat wave, followed by a water shortage, drives everyone to the brink of desperation. When a local church font begins to produce an apparently unlimited supply of water, the team is suspicious. Is it a miracle, or something much darker?"
On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation concluded the storyline titled "Gambit" by airing its second part in TV syndication. The plot centered on Starfleet's legendary Capt. Picard going undercover to determine why intergalactic pirates were looting famed archaeological sites.
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager continued its trip across the Delta Quadrant with an adventure titled "Parturition," the seventh episode of its second season. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After a disagreement over Kes, Neelix and Tom Paris are trapped together on an alien planet and must work together so that they and their alien baby ward can survive."
"After a disagreement over Kes, Neelix and Tom Paris are trapped together on an alien planet and must work together so that they and their alien baby ward can survive."
Also on this day in 1995 (in the U.S.) in the Star Trek universe, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine continued toying with the Dominion as the program aired "Hippocratic Oath," the fourth episode of its fourth season. According to our friends at Trekcore.com, here's the plot summary:
"Bashir and O'Brien are captured by a group of Jem'Hadar. But these Jem'Hadar are different - their leader is actually free of their race's genetic addiction to the enzyme known as Ketracel-white, and has brought the others here in hopes of freeing them as well."
"Bashir and O'Brien are captured by a group of Jem'Hadar. But these Jem'Hadar are different - their leader is actually free of their race's genetic addiction to the enzyme known as Ketracel-white, and has brought the others here in hopes of freeing them as well."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Batman Beyond aired "Hidden Agenda." This served as the fifth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"A girl genius finds herself unaccountably harassed by Jokerz at school and she begins to suspect Terry is responsible."
"A girl genius finds herself unaccountably harassed by Jokerz at school and she begins to suspect Terry is responsible."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World aired in television syndication. The fifth episode of the first season was titled "Cave of Fear," and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Challenger is taken hostage after he chooses to trespass a sacred burial ground on a quest for sulfur. His freedom can be secured but only at the completion of an unusual request that nearly costs two of his comrades the ultimate price."
"Challenger is taken hostage after he chooses to trespass a sacred burial ground on a quest for sulfur. His freedom can be secured but only at the completion of an unusual request that nearly costs two of his comrades the ultimate price."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Andromeda aired "To Loose The Fateful Lightning." This served as the third episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The crew find an old Highguard Space Station inhabited by the teen aged decedents of the original crew. The want to rebuild the Commonwealth, by destroying opposing forces, and they have the nova bombs to do it. Andromeda's crew must show them what the real Commonwealth is about. Harper finishes building Rommie, the Andromeda's Avatar."
"The crew find an old Highguard Space Station inhabited by the teen aged decedents of the original crew. The want to rebuild the Commonwealth, by destroying opposing forces, and they have the nova bombs to do it. Andromeda's crew must show them what the real Commonwealth is about. Harper finishes building Rommie, the Andromeda's Avatar."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Earth: Final Conflict aired "First Breath." This served as the second episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary listed on IMDB.com:
"A college friend of Renee's resurfaces and leads them on an investigation of the link between the Taelons and a biomedical facility's cloning operation."
"A college friend of Renee's resurfaces and leads them on an investigation of the link between the Taelons and a biomedical facility's cloning operation."
On this day in 2001 (in Australia), Cybergirl aired the fourteenth episode of its only season. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the installment's plot summary:
"Ashley, Jackson and Kat relax in the mistaken belief that the Cyborgs have perished. In actual fact, they have been saved by Rhyss, a partnership that does not bode well for Cybergirl..."
"Ashley, Jackson and Kat relax in the mistaken belief that the Cyborgs have perished. In actual fact, they have been saved by Rhyss, a partnership that does not bode well for Cybergirl..."
It all began right here: on this day in 2001 (in the U.S.), the WB premiered the young Superman drama Smallville on the Boob Tube. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise:
"Baby Clark (Kal-El) arrives on Earth. Teen Clark starts high school, saves Lex's life after a car accident, and finds out about his past and birth parents."
"Baby Clark (Kal-El) arrives on Earth. Teen Clark starts high school, saves Lex's life after a car accident, and finds out about his past and birth parents."
On this day in 2002 (in the U.S.), Capt. Archer invaded Dr. Phlox's space in a big way by having to spend "A Night In Sickbay," the fifth episode of Star Trek: Enterprise's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After previously offending the Kreetassans, Enterprise attempts to make a better second impression, only to upset the alien race once again. A frustrated Captain Archer returns from the planet only to be further upset to find that his dog Porthos, has been affected by a pathogen native to the world. While Phlox works around the clock treating Porthos, Archer stands vigil in sickbay, experiencing first-hand the quirky everyday life of his Denobulan Doctor."
"After previously offending the Kreetassans, Enterprise attempts to make a better second impression, only to upset the alien race once again. A frustrated Captain Archer returns from the planet only to be further upset to find that his dog Porthos, has been affected by a pathogen native to the world. While Phlox works around the clock treating Porthos, Archer stands vigil in sickbay, experiencing first-hand the quirky everyday life of his Denobulan Doctor."
On this day in 2008 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Committed." This served as the fifth episode of the long-running program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary that's provided on IMDB.com:
"After Jimmy and Chloe disappear from sight for a bit and it turns out it has been against their will, Lois and Clark pose as a couple to flush out the kidnapper."
"After Jimmy and Chloe disappear from sight for a bit and it turns out it has been against their will, Lois and Clark pose as a couple to flush out the kidnapper."
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), Defying Gravity aired "Venus." This served as the twelfth episode of the program's only season in existence, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Antares arrives at Venus and Zoe and Donner prepare to travel down to the planet on the landing craft, the Crossbow. With only 20 minutes to collect the Gamma object and return, the mission may have to be aborted when the Crossbow lands too far from the planned landing site. At Mission Control, Rollie is still upset over the accident. Journalist Trevor Williams keeps working on Arnel Poe to reveal what he knows about the Venus mission. Claire sends Evram Mintz the information she has on the transformation the crew is undergoing. In flashbacks, the final 20 candidates for astronaut training are revealed and the list doesn't include one of the current crew members."
"The Antares arrives at Venus and Zoe and Donner prepare to travel down to the planet on the landing craft, the Crossbow. With only 20 minutes to collect the Gamma object and return, the mission may have to be aborted when the Crossbow lands too far from the planned landing site. At Mission Control, Rollie is still upset over the accident. Journalist Trevor Williams keeps working on Arnel Poe to reveal what he knows about the Venus mission. Claire sends Evram Mintz the information she has on the transformation the crew is undergoing. In flashbacks, the final 20 candidates for astronaut training are revealed and the list doesn't include one of the current crew members."
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), Syfy's Sanctuary aired "End Of Nights: Part 2." This served as the second episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Cabal's new "Super-Abnormals" begin destroying Sanctuaries around the world. It won't be long before they launch their attack on the Old City Sanctuary, and Magnus must choose between saving Ashley and saving the Sanctuary Network."
"The Cabal's new "Super-Abnormals" begin destroying Sanctuaries around the world. It won't be long before they launch their attack on the Old City Sanctuary, and Magnus must choose between saving Ashley and saving the Sanctuary Network."
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), Smallville aired "Echo." This served as the fourth episode of the program's ninth season, and here's the plot summary that's provided compliments of IMDB.com:
"After an accident, Clark is able to read Lois' mind, then he asks her out. Meanwhile, a washed up Oliver finds himself in danger."
"After an accident, Clark is able to read Lois' mind, then he asks her out. Meanwhile, a washed up Oliver finds himself in danger."
On this day in 2009 (in the United Kingdom), The Sarah Jane Adventures aired "Prisoner Of The Judoon: Part 2." This served as the second episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided via IMDB.com:
"Luke dissuades Mr. Smith from destroying himself but the possessed Sarah Jane is gathering the means to construct a spaceship which will allow Androvax to escape. He is bent on destroying all the planets as a revenge following the death of the Sun on his own planet. However, as Judoon reinforcements arrive, Rani and Clyde help Captain Tybo to arrest Androvax, breaking the hold on Sarah Jane, as Androvax is taken away to be executed. Rani's parents, Gita and Haresh, have also been caught up in events and are amazed to discover the secret life of their daughter and her friends."
"Luke dissuades Mr. Smith from destroying himself but the possessed Sarah Jane is gathering the means to construct a spaceship which will allow Androvax to escape. He is bent on destroying all the planets as a revenge following the death of the Sun on his own planet. However, as Judoon reinforcements arrive, Rani and Clyde help Captain Tybo to arrest Androvax, breaking the hold on Sarah Jane, as Androvax is taken away to be executed. Rani's parents, Gita and Haresh, have also been caught up in events and are amazed to discover the secret life of their daughter and her friends."
On this day in 2017 (in Spain), The Ministry Of Time aired "Tiempo de verbena." This served as the eleventh episode of the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided via IMDB.com:
"Pacino and Lola must ensure the successful premiere of La Verbena de la Paloma in 1894 with the help of Angustias. In the present, the ministry deals with Martha's loss of memory and the Exterminating Angel mysterious prisoner."
"Pacino and Lola must ensure the successful premiere of La Verbena de la Paloma in 1894 with the help of Angustias. In the present, the ministry deals with Martha's loss of memory and the Exterminating Angel mysterious prisoner."
