The immortal Bela Lugosi will always be known as 'The Count' for his work in Dracula (1931), a feature film that really is revered for igniting the whole vampire phenomenon. Other genre appearances include work aboard Murders In The Rue Morgue (1932), White Zombie (1932), Chandu The Magician (1932), Island Of Lost Souls (1932), The Whispering Shadow (1933), Night Of Terror (1933), The Black Cat (1934), The Return Of Chandu (1934), Mark Of The Vampire (1935), The Raven (1935), Phantom Ship (1935), The Invisible Ray (1935), Shadow Of Chinatown (1936), The Phantom Creeps (1939), Son Of Frankenstein (1939), The Gorilla (1939), The Human Monster (1939), Black Friday (1940), The Devil Bat (1940), You'll Find Out (1940), Invisible Ghost (1941), The Black Cat (1941), Spooks Run Wild (1941), The Wolf Man (1941), Black Dragons (1942), The Ghost Of Frankenstein (1942), The Corpse Vanishes (1942), Night Monster (1942), The Ape Man (1943), Frankenstein Meets The Wolf Man (1943), Ghosts On The Loose (1943), The Return Of The Vampire (1943), Voodoo Man (1944), Return Of The Ape Man (1944), One Body Too Many (1944), The Body Snatcher (1945), Zombies On Broadway (1945), Scared To Death (1946), Abbott And Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948), Vampire Over London (1952), Bela Lugosi Meets A Brooklyn Gorilla (1952), Bride Of The Monster (1955), The Black Sleep (1956), and Plan 9 From Outer Space (1957). Though he's no longer with us, Lugosi was born on this day in 1882.
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- In 2021, I caught a broadcast television airing of White Zombie (1932) in which Lugosi played a big role. Interested readers can find my review right here.
- In 2024, I purchased the latest Blu-ray Collection of Universal Monsters' Dracula for my very own. Interested in my thoughts on the original bloodsucker from 1931? Readers can find them right here.
The great Barney Phillips visited Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone a total of four times in the seminal program's run. He also booked roles aboard Science Fiction Theatre, I Was A Teenage Wolfman (1957), The Invaders, Project U.F.O., and Fantasy Island. Though he's no longer with us, Phillips was born on this day in 1913.
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[Source: IMDB.com]
Fahrenheit 451 remains one of my all-time favorite novels, and I do have a used DVD of the 1966 film adaptation in my collection, though I haven't gotten around to viewing it yet. In any event, Anton Diffring appears in the film, and he also had a guest spot aboard the BBC's Doctor Who. Though he's no longer with us, Diffring was born on this day in 1918.
[Source: IMDB.com]
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Screen veteran John Anderson enjoyed a wealth of terrific roles in a career that spanned four decades in the entertainment industry. Throughout the Golden Age of Television, he appeared in a wealth of TV Westerns, but SciFi fans might recognize him from work done in The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, My Favorite Martian, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Project U.F.O., The Greatest American Hero, Voyagers!, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Quantum Leap. Though he's no longer with us, Anderson was born on this day in 1922.
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Ralph Maurer (aka Lev Mailer) made two appearances in the classic Star Trek universe, both of which were essentially background characters filling out plot points. He also holds the distinction of guest starring aboard the oft-maligned Star Wars Holiday Special and a guest spot aboard The Greatest American Hero. Maurer was born on this day in 1933.
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Michael Dunn played a key role in Plato's Stepchildren, a third season episode of the classic Star Trek. Though he's no longer with us, Dunn was born on this day in 1934.
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Critical favorite Jerry Orbach (above center, in the shirt and tie) took time off from dramas and comedies to appear alongside Jean Claude Van Damme in Universal Soldier (1992). Though he's no longer with us, Orbach was born on this day in 1935.
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She had that singular distinction of serving as a companion to the Doctor. Anneke Wills (above, in the dress) played 'Polly Wright' during the 1966/67 airings of Doctor Who, and she even had to face those dreaded Cybermen. (Curse you, Cybermen!) Wills was born on this day back in 1941.
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Robert Costanzo had a brief but crucial role in setting the events of the seminal Total Recall (1990) into motion for Arnold Schwarzenegger's character. Constanzo was born on this day in 1942.
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I know, I know: curse me for not worshipping Mel Brooks' Spaceballs (1987) as much as the next SciFi enthusiast, but I did love funnyman George Wyner's performance in the film. Wyner was born on this day in 1945.
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If there were a genre show popular in the 1980's, then quite possibly actor Jeff Mackay was on it somewhere. Although best known as one of the ensemble from CBS's Magnum, P.I., I recall his work on the underrated Tales of the Gold Monkey and even his smaller stuff on ABC's original Battlestar Galactica. Though he's no longer with us, Mackay was born on this day in 1948.
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Starhunter is one of those SciFi series that even to this day somehow maintains a fairly impressively-sized fan base. I've only seen a handful of episodes at this point (maybe six or seven), and the show definitely had a nice vibe to it. George Harris had a recurring role board the property, and Harris was born on this day in 1949.
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William Russ (above right) has been around conventional television dramas for decades, but fortunately for SciFi fans he has dabbled in our genre from time to time. He's appeared in Stargate: SG-1, The Event, SeaQuest 2032, and the original version of V. Russ was born on this day in 1950.
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Actress and director Melanie Mayron's resume in the realm of Science Fiction is understandably a bit light. She had a role in Heartbeeps (1981), The Twilight Zone, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. Mayron was born on this day in 1952.
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The great Bill Nunn leaves behind a legacy of just over seventy different screen appearances including roles aboard such vehicles as Millennium, Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007). Though he's no longer with us, Nunn was born on this day in 1953.
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Peter Morwood dabbles with creating universes in Science Fiction and Fantasy as well as penning novels featuring the Star Trek cast of characters. Morwood was born on this day in 1956.
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
Fantasy projects worldwide received a major "shot in the arm" thanks to the overwhelming success of Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lord Of The Rings, of which the impressive Viggo Mortensen brought the heroic 'Aragorn' to life. Mortensen was born on this day in 1958.
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The great Christopher Bowen played 'Mordred' for the 1989 Doctor Who serial "Battlefield." Since that time, he's definitely steered more toward conventional dramas. Bowen was born on this day in 1959.
[Source: Doctor Who Guide online]
[Source: Doctor Who Guide online]
Yvette Nipar played Detective Lisa Madigan aboard the short-lived Robocop television series. She's also enjoyed screen time aboard The Flash (CBS) and Fox TV's underrated The Adventures of Brisco County Jr. Nipar was born on this day in 1964.
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William Zabka entered film history with the somewhat villainous role of 'Johnny' in The Karate Kid (1984), but he's also made genre appearances, booking screen time aboard The Greatest American Hero, To The Ends Of Time (1996), Interceptor Force (1999), Mindstorm (2001), Epoch (2001), Descent Into Darkness (2002), Antibody (2002), and Hot Tub Time Machine (2010). Zabka was born on this day in 1965.
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Rachel House is about to set the Marvel Universe alive in the role of 'Topaz' as part of Thor: Ragnarok (2017). House was born on this day in 1971.
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The always reliable Kenneth Choi has a great track record of stealing scenes from even the smallest pictures. Fans might remember his great turn aboard Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) as well as an appearance aboard ABC TV's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Choi was born on this day in 1971.
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Director Thor Freudenthal has certainly built a legacy in the realm of genre entertainment. He's directed such entries as Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters (2013) as well as episodes of The Flash, Supergirl, Arrow, Legends of Tomorrow, and The Expanse. Freudenthal was born on this day in 1972.
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Dan Fogler immersed himself in the world of cinematic Fantasy with a key role aboard Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them (2016). Fogler was born on this day in 1976.
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The lovely Sheeri Rappaport will always be remembered for her exceptional work as one of the key technicians aboard CBS's flagship crime series, C.S.I.: Crime Scene Investigations, but she's also dabbled in Fantasy with a role aboard Xena: Warrior Princess. Rappaport was born on this day in 1977.
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Actor Sam Witwer's been all over fandom. He's a monster (literally) in the US version of Being Human. He's voiced various characters in the wide, wide world of Star Wars video games. He's been the voice of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. He was a force for young Clark Kent to reckon with as the TV version of 'Doomsday' in Smallville. And, more recently, he's turned up aboard The CW's incarnation of Supergirl. Witwer was born on this day back in 1977.
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Critical favorite Alberto Ammann (above in glasses) enjoyed a SciFi star turn in the perceptive Eva, the tale of an engineer designing robot software. Ammann was born on this day in 1978.
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Niall Matter knows quality genre projects when he sees them. In his time in front of the camera, he's had roles in Watchmen, Stargate: Atlantis, Warehouse 13, Eureka, and Primeval: New World. Matter was born on this day in 1980.
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The lovely Katie Featherston burst onto the scene with a role in Paranormal Activity (2007), and she followed it up with a supporting stint in the TV Fantasy The River. She also starred in Mutation (2006). Featherston was born on this day in 1982.
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The beautiful Alona Tal first dropped onto my radar for her work aboard The CW's long-running Supernatural. Thankfully, she did some voicework for Halo: Reach back in 2010 so that I can mention her here. Tal was born on this day in 1983.
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Adam Butcher (above right) has built a solid reputation for acting in mainstream dramas, but he has ventured into the realms of SciFi with roles in Falling Skies and ReGenesis. An even better example of what he's capable of in a leading role status is his work as 'James' in 2014's underrated SciFi flick Debug. Butcher was born on this day in 1988.
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Dreamy ginger with an equally dreamy name, Galadriel Stineman joined Ryan Kelley and Alyssa Diaz in the SciFi-lite telefilm, Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009). Stineman was born on this day in 1990.
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On this day in 1935 (in Finland), The Invisible Man appeared theatrically. Adapted from a novel by H.G. Wells, the feature film that launched a franchise was directed by James Whale and starred Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart, and William Harrigan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane."
For the record:
In 2008, The Invisible Man was inducted into the U.S.' National Film Registry. For those unaware, the National Film Registry seeks to preserve motion pictures that have demonstrated their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contribution.
"A scientist finds a way of becoming invisible, but in doing so, he becomes murderously insane."
For the record:
In 2008, The Invisible Man was inducted into the U.S.' National Film Registry. For those unaware, the National Film Registry seeks to preserve motion pictures that have demonstrated their historical, cultural, and aesthetic contribution.
On this day in 1960 (in Argentina), The Lost World found itself in theaters. Irwin Allen even helped in adapting the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel to a screenplay before putting on his director's hat to take charge of the production, which starred Michael Rennie, Jill St. John, and David Hedison in key roles. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Professor Challenger leads an expedition of scientists and adventurers to a remote plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle to verify his claim that dinosaurs still live there."
"Professor Challenger leads an expedition of scientists and adventurers to a remote plateau deep in the Amazonian jungle to verify his claim that dinosaurs still live there."
A star is born! On this day in 1965 (in the U.S.), Village Of The Giants showed audiences that size truly matters. Directed by Bert I. Gordon loosely based on a novel by H.G. Wells, the film starred Tommy Kirk, Beau Bridges, and Ron Howard. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Delinquent teen-agers ingest a substance and grow thirty feet tall, then proceed to take over a small town."
For the record:
Ahem. Not a lot of "praise" for something that amounts to a load of cinematic cheese like Village Of The Giants does. I guess it's biggest claim to fame is the fact that it's been spoofed by the yucksters at MST3K.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a complimentarly new Blu-ray release of Village Of The Giants from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"Delinquent teen-agers ingest a substance and grow thirty feet tall, then proceed to take over a small town."
For the record:
Ahem. Not a lot of "praise" for something that amounts to a load of cinematic cheese like Village Of The Giants does. I guess it's biggest claim to fame is the fact that it's been spoofed by the yucksters at MST3K.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received a complimentarly new Blu-ray release of Village Of The Giants from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1967 (in France), Daleks' Invasion Earth 2150 A.D. enjoyed a run in movie theaters. Directed by Gordon Flemyng, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Peter Cushing, Bernard Cribbins, and Ray Brooks. 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 1967 (in West Germany), Mission Stardust was released for interested audiences. Directed by Primo Zeglio, the SciFi feature starred Lang Jeffries, Pinkas Braun, and Essy Persson; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A team of astronauts is sent to the moon to rescue an alien who is seeking help to save her dying race. They are attacked by a force of bandit robots and discover that enemy spies are out to kill the alien."
"A team of astronauts is sent to the moon to rescue an alien who is seeking help to save her dying race. They are attacked by a force of bandit robots and discover that enemy spies are out to kill the alien."
A star is born! On this day in 1969 (in Denmark), Moon Zero Two showed audiences what life could be like in the great wide beyond. Directed by Roy Ward Baker, the feature starred James Olson, Catherine Schell, and Warren Mitchell. Here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"A space salvage expert and his partner become involved with a group of criminals intent on hijacking a small asteroid made of sapphire and crashing it into the moon for later recovery. The only place that they can bring the asteroid down without drawing attention to themselves is a far side mining claim. But first they must dispose of the miner. Little known to them, however, is the fact that the miners sister has hired the same salvage team to help her locate her missing brother."
"A space salvage expert and his partner become involved with a group of criminals intent on hijacking a small asteroid made of sapphire and crashing it into the moon for later recovery. The only place that they can bring the asteroid down without drawing attention to themselves is a far side mining claim. But first they must dispose of the miner. Little known to them, however, is the fact that the miners sister has hired the same salvage team to help her locate her missing brother."
A star is born! Regular readers to SciFiHistory.Net may have noticed by now that I totally dig fact-based UFO films and series. (The dirty little secret is that UFOs are real; but we all may simply differ on what they are, where they come from, and the like.) By far, one of the most compelling, real-life UFO abduction cases includes the Betty and Barney Hill story, a tale brought to life by a telefilm titled The UFO Incident on this day back in 1975 (in the U.S.). Directed by Richard A. Colla, the SciFi/Drama starred James Earl Jones, Estelle Parsons, and Barnard Hughes. According to IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In the early 1960s, a married couple undergo hypnosis, which unlocks memories of a forgotten event on a lonely road. Soon they believe they were abducted by extraterrestrials."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of The UFO Incident from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"In the early 1960s, a married couple undergo hypnosis, which unlocks memories of a forgotten event on a lonely road. Soon they believe they were abducted by extraterrestrials."
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2022, I received an all-new home video release of The UFO Incident from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
On this day in 1977 (in Italy), George Lucas' original Star Wars enjoyed its theatrical debut. Written and directed by George Lucas, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Harrison Ford, and David Prowse. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader."
For the record:
"Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader."
For the record:
- To the delight of many, the original Star Wars did very well at the 1978 Academy Awards, taking home statues in the categories of 'Best Art Direction - Set Decoration,' 'Best Costume Design,' 'Best Sound,' 'Best Film Editing,' 'Best Effects - Visual Effects,' and 'Best Music - Original Score.'
- It also deservedly cleaned up at the Saturn Awards, taking home trophies for 'Best Science Fiction Film,' 'Best Supporting Actor,' 'Best Director,' 'Best Writing,' 'Best Music,' 'Best Costumes,' 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Special Effects,' 'Outstanding Editing,' 'Outstanding Sound,' 'Outstanding Art Direction,' and 'Outstanding Set Decoration.'
- The film took home the 1978 Hugo Award in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
- In 1989, Star Wars was inducted into the U.S.'s National Film Registery, the organization preserving films that have demonstrated lasting contributions to film history.
On this day in 1982 (in France), Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan brought Star Trek back to its original glory. Directed by Nicholas Meyer from a story by Gene Roddenberry, Jack B. Sowards, and Harve Bennett, the film starred William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, and Ricardo Montalban. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon."
For the record:
"With the assistance of the Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop an old nemesis, Khan Noonien Singh, from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon."
For the record:
- At the 1983 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films), actor William Shatner took home the Saturn Award trophy in the category of 'Best Actor.' Walter Koenig enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Supporting Actor.' Lastly, the film also enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film.'
- At the 1983 Hugo Awards, the film received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation.'
A star is born! On this day in 1983 (in Spain), evil got a makeover with the release of Macumba Sexual. Exploitation director Jesús Franco wrote and directed the film, and it starred Ajita Wilson, Lina Romay, and Antonio Mayans. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Princess Obongo, the Goddess of Unspeakable Lust, uses dark powers to ensnare a hapless couple of yuppies, so that she can imbue them with evil and conquer the world."
"Princess Obongo, the Goddess of Unspeakable Lust, uses dark powers to ensnare a hapless couple of yuppies, so that she can imbue them with evil and conquer the world."
On this day in 1990 (in Japan), it was mano-a-mano robot action with the release of Robot Jox. Written (in part) and directed by Stuart Gordon, the SciFi/Thriller starred Gary Graham, Anne-Marie Johnson, and Paul Koslo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"50 years after a nuclear war, the two superpowers handle territorial disputes in a different way. Each fields a giant robot to fight one-on-one battles in official matches, each piloted by a man inside, known as robot jockeys or jox. The contest for possession of Alaska will be fought by two of the best. The conscientious Achilles fights for the Americans. Opposing him is a Russian, Alexander, a ruthless and bloodthirsty adversary who has killed his previous nine American opponents. With a traitor feeding the Russians secret weapons information and new, genetically-engineered jox looking to take his place, Achilles faces obstacles at every turn in the hardest battle of his life."
Editor's Note:
Actually, the very first theatrical presentation of Robot Jox is a bit shrouded in mystery. IMDB.com reports it was first screened in 1989 in Spain at the festival, but there's no specific date attached to its airing. As Google.com indicates that the 1989 Sitges Film Festival was held from October 6th through October 14th, I am using the festival's opening date for this.
For the record:
To the film's credit, Robot Jox enjoyed a wee bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received a complimentary Blu-ray of Robot Jox (1989) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"50 years after a nuclear war, the two superpowers handle territorial disputes in a different way. Each fields a giant robot to fight one-on-one battles in official matches, each piloted by a man inside, known as robot jockeys or jox. The contest for possession of Alaska will be fought by two of the best. The conscientious Achilles fights for the Americans. Opposing him is a Russian, Alexander, a ruthless and bloodthirsty adversary who has killed his previous nine American opponents. With a traitor feeding the Russians secret weapons information and new, genetically-engineered jox looking to take his place, Achilles faces obstacles at every turn in the hardest battle of his life."
Editor's Note:
Actually, the very first theatrical presentation of Robot Jox is a bit shrouded in mystery. IMDB.com reports it was first screened in 1989 in Spain at the festival, but there's no specific date attached to its airing. As Google.com indicates that the 1989 Sitges Film Festival was held from October 6th through October 14th, I am using the festival's opening date for this.
For the record:
To the film's credit, Robot Jox enjoyed a wee bit of praise on the film festival circuit.
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2023, I received a complimentary Blu-ray of Robot Jox (1989) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born ... and then it's a franchise! On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), the good people of Los Angeles, California were treated to the silver screen premiere of Class Of Nuke 'Em High 3: The Good, The Bad And The Subhumanoid! Directed by Eric Louzil, the Horror/Comedy starred Brick Bronsky, Lisa Star, and John Tallman. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Taking place after the events of part two, where Roger Smith's twin sons Adlai and Dick are born; one of them is suddenly kidnapped and taught to be evil while Adlai is determined to foil the fiendish plot and save Tromaville."
"Taking place after the events of part two, where Roger Smith's twin sons Adlai and Dick are born; one of them is suddenly kidnapped and taught to be evil while Adlai is determined to foil the fiendish plot and save Tromaville."
A star is born! On this day in 2005 (in Greece and Israel), Doom exploded onto the big screen with a star-studded adaptation. Directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, the SciFi/Thriller starred Dwayne Johnson, Karl Urban, and Rosamund Pike. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility on Mars but find themselves at the mercy of genetically enhanced killing machines."
For the record:
And a hearty congratulations are extended to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson for securing a well-deserved nomination from the 2006 Razzie Awards in the category of 'Worst Actor.'
"Space Marines are sent to investigate strange events at a research facility on Mars but find themselves at the mercy of genetically enhanced killing machines."
For the record:
And a hearty congratulations are extended to Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson for securing a well-deserved nomination from the 2006 Razzie Awards in the category of 'Worst Actor.'
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Boogeyman 2 enjoyed its big screen premiere when it debuted for the good people of Los Angeles, California. Directed by Jeff Betancourt from a story by Brian Sieve and Eric Kripke, the Horror/Fantasy starred Danielle Savre, Matt Cohen, and Chrissy Calhoun. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young woman attempts to cure her phobia of the boogeyman by checking herself into a mental health facility, only to realize too little too late that she is now helplessly trapped with her own greatest fear."
"A young woman attempts to cure her phobia of the boogeyman by checking herself into a mental health facility, only to realize too little too late that she is now helplessly trapped with her own greatest fear."
A star is born! On this day in 2007 (in the U.S.), Tyrannosaurus Azteca (aka Aztec Rex) enjoyed its big screen roar when it played for audiences in attendance of the Hawaii Film Festival. Directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith from a script by Richard Manning, the Fantasy feature starred Ian Ziering, Marco Sanchez, and Kalani Queypo. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A band of 16th century conquistadors must fight for their lives when they realize they're going to be served as sacrifices to a god-like T-Rex."
"A band of 16th century conquistadors must fight for their lives when they realize they're going to be served as sacrifices to a god-like T-Rex."
On this day in 2009 (in the Netherlands), Outlander enjoyed its debut on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Howard McCain, the SciFi/Thriller starred Jim Caviezel, Sophia Myles, and Jack Huston. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"During the reign of the Vikings, Kainan, a man from a far-off world, crash lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator known as the Moorwen. Though both man and monster are seeking revenge for violence committed against them, Kainan leads the alliance to kill the Moorwen by fusing his advanced technology with the Viking's Iron Age weaponry."
"During the reign of the Vikings, Kainan, a man from a far-off world, crash lands on Earth, bringing with him an alien predator known as the Moorwen. Though both man and monster are seeking revenge for violence committed against them, Kainan leads the alliance to kill the Moorwen by fusing his advanced technology with the Viking's Iron Age weaponry."
A star is born! On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), the good people of Westwood, California were treated to the silver screen premiere of In Time. Written and directed by Andrew Niccol, the SciFi/Thriller starred Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, and Cillian Murphy. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system."
"In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system."
On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), Tremors: Shrieker Island enjoyed its release on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Don Michael Paul, the SciFi/Comedy starred Michael Gross, Jon Heder, and Richard Brake. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When a group of hunters genetically modify Graboid eggs, they face an all-out war against the larger, terrifyingly intelligent Graboids, and the swiftly multiplying Shriekers."
"When a group of hunters genetically modify Graboid eggs, they face an all-out war against the larger, terrifyingly intelligent Graboids, and the swiftly multiplying Shriekers."
A star is born ... and this one's got bite! On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), the good people of Oaks, Pennsylvania were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Alice And The Vampire Queen. Written and directed by Dan Lantz, the Horror/Thriller starred Shelby Hightower, Graham Wolfe, and Brenna Carnuccio. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Alice Oldman is an ex-con struggling to overcome the scars from her past. Then one night a dark stranger gives her an offer she cannot refuse. Make one special dish for his boss, the Vampire Queen."
"Alice Oldman is an ex-con struggling to overcome the scars from her past. Then one night a dark stranger gives her an offer she cannot refuse. Make one special dish for his boss, the Vampire Queen."
A star is born ... but this one'll draw blood! On this day in 2023 (in the U.S.), Bloodthirst tried to sink its teeth into our collective consciousness with its big screen premiere for the good people of Beverly Hills, California. Directed by Michael Su from a story by Adrian Milnes and Massimiliano (Max) Cerchi, the Horror/Fantasy starred Costas Mandylor, Sarah French, and Tara Reid. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post apocalyptic world run by vampires, only the strong survive. John Shepard, Vampire Hunter, is one of them. John has to track down and eliminate the master vampire before he himself gets turned."
"In a post apocalyptic world run by vampires, only the strong survive. John Shepard, Vampire Hunter, is one of them. John has to track down and eliminate the master vampire before he himself gets turned."
On this day in 1951 (in the U.S.), Space Patrol aired "The Space Patrol Code Belt." Officially, this served as the forty-third episode in the program's first season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"A transportation company's ships being robbed regularly, but only when they are carrying large amounts of money and credits. Commander Corey suspects that the ship's captain is stealing the money from his own ships and blaming a mysterious gang of space pirates to cover his tracks. Corey orders Happy to stow away on the spaceship and await developments, not realizing that the crooked captain has an informant working in Space Patrol's secret code section and passing along crucial information to the criminals."
"A transportation company's ships being robbed regularly, but only when they are carrying large amounts of money and credits. Commander Corey suspects that the ship's captain is stealing the money from his own ships and blaming a mysterious gang of space pirates to cover his tracks. Corey orders Happy to stow away on the spaceship and await developments, not realizing that the crooked captain has an informant working in Space Patrol's secret code section and passing along crucial information to the criminals."
On this day in 1965 (in the U.S.), Lost In Space aired "Welcome Stranger." 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 Robinsons meet a fellow Earth explorer who is also lost in space. They help him repair his ship and ask him to take Will and Penny home."
"The Robinsons meet a fellow Earth explorer who is also lost in space. They help him repair his ship and ask him to take Will and Penny home."
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Star Trek aired "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at Trekcore.com, here's the plot summary:
"Visiting planet Exo III, Nurse Chapel is reunited with her long lost fiancé, Dr. Roger Korby. However when Kirk is kidnapped and duplicated by one of Korby's home-made androids, the crew is placed in an impossible predicament of picking out the real captain."
"Visiting planet Exo III, Nurse Chapel is reunited with her long lost fiancé, Dr. Roger Korby. However when Kirk is kidnapped and duplicated by one of Korby's home-made androids, the crew is placed in an impossible predicament of picking out the real captain."
On this day in 1967 (in the U.S.), Star Trek aired "The Doomsday Machine." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's second season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The USS Enterprise encounters the wrecked USS Constellation and its distraught commodore who's determined to stop the giant planet-destroying robot ship that killed his crew."
"The USS Enterprise encounters the wrecked USS Constellation and its distraught commodore who's determined to stop the giant planet-destroying robot ship that killed his crew."
On this day in 1973 (in the U.S.), the crew of the Starship Enterprise were back -- in animated form -- as Star Trek: The Animated Series aired the seventh episode of its first season. The adventure was titled "The Infinite Vulcan," and here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at Trekcore.com:
"On the planet Phylos, Mr. Spock is captured by the Phylosians, a plant-like race. A giant clone of Terran scientist Dr. Starros Keniclius, Keniclius 5, clones Mr. Spock to help preserve galactic peace, but the cloning operation leaves the real Spock near death."
"On the planet Phylos, Mr. Spock is captured by the Phylosians, a plant-like race. A giant clone of Terran scientist Dr. Starros Keniclius, Keniclius 5, clones Mr. Spock to help preserve galactic peace, but the cloning operation leaves the real Spock near death."
On this day in 1974 (in Japan), the third episode of the still popular Star Blazers -- an adventure called "Blackout" -- aired on television. Here's the plot summary as prepared by our friends at TV.com:
"The Comet Empire causes a blackout on Earth. Wildstar believes there might be a threat to Earth's peace. A distress signal from deep in space adds to Wildstar's concerns. But the EDC (and maybe someone else in the Star Force) isn't convinced of the threat or the message..."
"The Comet Empire causes a blackout on Earth. Wildstar believes there might be a threat to Earth's peace. A distress signal from deep in space adds to Wildstar's concerns. But the EDC (and maybe someone else in the Star Force) isn't convinced of the threat or the message..."
On this day in 1976 (in the United Kingdom), "The Perfect Couple" aired as the eighth episode of Star Maidens' only season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Adam and Shem hatch a plot that should convince Fulvia to release the human hostages while still allowing the refugee Medusans to remain on earth. It involves Fulvia and Adam setting up home as a couple. What could possibly go wrong?"
"Adam and Shem hatch a plot that should convince Fulvia to release the human hostages while still allowing the refugee Medusans to remain on earth. It involves Fulvia and Adam setting up home as a couple. What could possibly go wrong?"
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), The Incredible Hulk aired "A Child In Need." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's second season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Working as a groundskeeper at an elementary school, David 'Baxter' suspects one schoolboy of being a victim of child abuse."
"Working as a groundskeeper at an elementary school, David 'Baxter' suspects one schoolboy of being a victim of child abuse."
On this day in 1978 (in the U.S.), Wonder Woman aired "Disco Devil." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's third (and final) season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man lures important government officials into his disco so he can rob their minds. Music legend Wolfman Jack guest stars."
"A man lures important government officials into his disco so he can rob their minds. Music legend Wolfman Jack guest stars."
On this day in 1979 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "City of Death, Part 4." Officially, this served as the eighth episode of the program's seventeenth season, and here's the plot summary provided by IMDB.com:
"Scaroth, the last of the Jagaroth, forces Romana to build a field interface stabilizer for his time machine. Romana reluctantly does so, not knowing that the full extent her action will lead to the total non-existence of all life on Earth. Humans will never have existed."
"Scaroth, the last of the Jagaroth, forces Romana to build a field interface stabilizer for his time machine. Romana reluctantly does so, not knowing that the full extent her action will lead to the total non-existence of all life on Earth. Humans will never have existed."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Jason Of Star Command aired "The Power Of The Star Disk." Officially, this served as the sixth episode in the program's second (and final) season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Banished into limbo by Dragos, Jason and the Commander meet a Tantalusian ghost."
"Banished into limbo by Dragos, Jason and the Commander meet a Tantalusian ghost."
On this day in 1984 (in the United Kingdom), The Tripods aired "Chateau Ricordeau, France: July, 2089 AD." Officially, this served as the sixth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Henry and Beanpole go on their own, after Will decides to marry the daughter of the people who took him in."
"Henry and Beanpole go on their own, after Will decides to marry the daughter of the people who took him in."
On this day in 1985 (in the U.S.), Amazing Stories aired "Alamo Jobe." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"During the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, 15-year-old messenger Jobe H. Farnum is about to be killed. He is transported forward in time to San Antonio in 1985. The 1980s prove to be too much for Jobe to handle."
"During the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, 15-year-old messenger Jobe H. Farnum is about to be killed. He is transported forward in time to San Antonio in 1985. The 1980s prove to be too much for Jobe to handle."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), Amazing Stories aired "You Gotta Believe Me." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Convinced that his vivid nightmare of a Boeing 747 crashing into his house is a horrific premonition, Earl Sweet desperately tries to alter fate."
"Convinced that his vivid nightmare of a Boeing 747 crashing into his house is a horrific premonition, Earl Sweet desperately tries to alter fate."
On this day in 1986, the United Kingdom was treated to the fourth episode of Chocky's Challenge. According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"It is the demonstration of the new equipment, but some of it has mysteriously disappeared and the research grant has ran out. But Meyer receives a visit from Mrs Gibson who claims to represent the Ministry of Science and she makes an offer to fund further research. Albertine and her father discover a sleepwalking Paul in the middle of the night and he is found to be tampering with the rebuilt equipment. It is revealed that Mrs Gibson's real name is Major Gibson. Major Gibson is working on behalf of an army general who has his own designs for the project."
"It is the demonstration of the new equipment, but some of it has mysteriously disappeared and the research grant has ran out. But Meyer receives a visit from Mrs Gibson who claims to represent the Ministry of Science and she makes an offer to fund further research. Albertine and her father discover a sleepwalking Paul in the middle of the night and he is found to be tampering with the rebuilt equipment. It is revealed that Mrs Gibson's real name is Major Gibson. Major Gibson is working on behalf of an army general who has his own designs for the project."
On this day in 1986 (in the U.S.), The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Tune-Up." Officially, this (technically) served as the program's twelfth episode (they were aired wildly out of order), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"A salvage ship picks up some discarded alien technology. As Buzzwing starts to catalog the devices, one device activates creates problems for Buzzwing and Little Zach."
"A salvage ship picks up some discarded alien technology. As Buzzwing starts to catalog the devices, one device activates creates problems for Buzzwing and Little Zach."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: The Next Generation aired "Remember Me." Officially, this served as the fifth episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Dr. Crusher's fear of losing loved ones becomes real when her worries create an alternate reality."
"Dr. Crusher's fear of losing loved ones becomes real when her worries create an alternate reality."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "Battle Cry." Officially, this served as the fifth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"A war veteran returns home to find his wife has been murdered. Determined to get revenge on all those who witnessed it, he turns into a killer himself."
"A war veteran returns home to find his wife has been murdered. Determined to get revenge on all those who witnessed it, he turns into a killer himself."
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Superboy aired "The Lair." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's third season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Superboy is lured into deadly danger, and to survive he must avoid "The Lair.""
"Superboy is lured into deadly danger, and to survive he must avoid "The Lair.""
On this day in 1990 (in the U.S.), Twin Peaks aired "Laura's Secret Diary." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Leland confesses to killing Jacques Renault. Andy wants to take a new sperm count test. Rumor spreads that a food critic is coming to Twin Peaks. Jean asks Ben to set a trap for Cooper in exchange for Audrey's life."
"Leland confesses to killing Jacques Renault. Andy wants to take a new sperm count test. Rumor spreads that a food critic is coming to Twin Peaks. Jean asks Ben to set a trap for Cooper in exchange for Audrey's life."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Super Force aired "Love Slaves Of Outer Space." Officially, this served as the third episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Aliens who Super Force has twarted in the past return to capture him for their employers."
"Aliens who Super Force has twarted in the past return to capture him for their employers."
On this day in 1991 (in the U.S.), Superboy aired "The Kryptonite Kid." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's fourth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Kryptonite infects a young scientist during a lab explosion, causing him to use his newfound powers against Superboy."
"Kryptonite infects a young scientist during a lab explosion, causing him to use his newfound powers against Superboy."
On this day in 1992 (in the U.S.), Quantum Leap aired "Killin' Time." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Sam leaps into the body of Leon Styles, an illiterate and violent escaped convict who is holding Carol Pruitt and her daughter Becky at gunpoint in her home. Sam has no idea why he's there and is puzzled at Al's absence. What he doesn't know is that the real Leon Styles has escaped from the holding facility in the Quantum holding chamber. Al is desperate to find him for without Leon Styles, Sam will not be able to leap. Al knows that history has the prison escapee being killed by the Sheriff whose daughter he killed. Sam thinks he's there to keep Leon from being killed. Having done what he was really sent there to do however, he remains stuck, unable to leap until Al completes his."
"Sam leaps into the body of Leon Styles, an illiterate and violent escaped convict who is holding Carol Pruitt and her daughter Becky at gunpoint in her home. Sam has no idea why he's there and is puzzled at Al's absence. What he doesn't know is that the real Leon Styles has escaped from the holding facility in the Quantum holding chamber. Al is desperate to find him for without Leon Styles, Sam will not be able to leap. Al knows that history has the prison escapee being killed by the Sheriff whose daughter he killed. Sam thinks he's there to keep Leon from being killed. Having done what he was really sent there to do however, he remains stuck, unable to leap until Al completes his."
On this day in 1994 (in France), RoboCop: The Series premiered with the episode titled "The Future of Law Enforcement: Part 1." According to our friends at TV.com, here's the plot summary:
"This time the future RoboCop is defending Delta City from a scarred maniac. A killer calling himself the Dogtown Ripper is killing thousands of people and stealing their brains. A trouble making pre-teen becomes the foster daughter of Stanely Parks. A secretary is killed but her spirit lives inside the computer mainframe."
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"This time the future RoboCop is defending Delta City from a scarred maniac. A killer calling himself the Dogtown Ripper is killing thousands of people and stealing their brains. A trouble making pre-teen becomes the foster daughter of Stanely Parks. A secretary is killed but her spirit lives inside the computer mainframe."
ExtraExtra Alert:
- In 2022, the good folks at Liberation Hall provided me with a complimentary Blu-ray set of RoboCop: The Series. Folks interested in knowing what I had to say about it can find my review right here.
- Also -- based on having a complete series set -- I penned an individual review for "The Future Of Law Enforcement." Folks interesed in knowing what I had to say about these episodes can find my review right here.
On this day in 1995 (in the U.S.), The X-Files aired "The List." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"After death row prisoner Napoleon "Neech" Manley is executed in Florida's electric chair, a number of prison guards are the victims of gruesome murders. Scully and Mulder are called into the case and there are rumors in the prison that there is a death list with five names on it. They learn from Manley's widow Danielle that he had promised to return from the grave and exact revenge but they look for a less supernatural explanation for the events. They think they've found it when they learn that Danielle has been living with one of the guards, Vincent Parmelly. For Mulder however, the final explanation just doesn't sit well."
"After death row prisoner Napoleon "Neech" Manley is executed in Florida's electric chair, a number of prison guards are the victims of gruesome murders. Scully and Mulder are called into the case and there are rumors in the prison that there is a death list with five names on it. They learn from Manley's widow Danielle that he had promised to return from the grave and exact revenge but they look for a less supernatural explanation for the events. They think they've found it when they learn that Danielle has been living with one of the guards, Vincent Parmelly. For Mulder however, the final explanation just doesn't sit well."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman aired "Brutal Youth." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's fourth (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Embittered scientist Vida Dodson creates a machine that drains youth, leaving Jimmy and several others old men in a matter of days. Lois is distracted from the case when she learns that Superman's powers grant him extreme longevity."
"Embittered scientist Vida Dodson creates a machine that drains youth, leaving Jimmy and several others old men in a matter of days. Lois is distracted from the case when she learns that Superman's powers grant him extreme longevity."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Babylon 5 aired "Rising Star." Officially, this served as the twenty-first episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Earth is now free from Clark. Sheridan must now face the new President for his actions. He's forced to resign. Delenn, G'Kar, and Londo offer the Earth President a chance to join the newly formed Inter Stellar Alliance. Garibaldi searches for Lise. Ivanova revives and tries to deal with what her recovery cost someone else."
"Earth is now free from Clark. Sheridan must now face the new President for his actions. He's forced to resign. Delenn, G'Kar, and Londo offer the Earth President a chance to join the newly formed Inter Stellar Alliance. Garibaldi searches for Lise. Ivanova revives and tries to deal with what her recovery cost someone else."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Earth: Final Conflict aired "Miracle." Officially, this served as the third episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed on IMDB.com:
"Boone helps prevents a suicide of a handless girl. Da'an wants to use revolutionary Taelon technology to help the girl for propaganda reasons."
"Boone helps prevents a suicide of a handless girl. Da'an wants to use revolutionary Taelon technology to help the girl for propaganda reasons."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Deep Space Nine aired the fourth episode of its sixth season, an hour titled "Behind the Lines." According to our friends at Trekcore.com, here's what all the action was about:
"Odo's loyalties are tested by the arrival of the devious Female Shapeshifter. Odo soon finds himself engaged in a romantic link with her, leading to a divided loyalty... will Odo turn his back on Major Kira and his Federation friends... the outcome of his decision could affect the balance of power in the Alpha Quadrant for decades to come."
"Odo's loyalties are tested by the arrival of the devious Female Shapeshifter. Odo soon finds himself engaged in a romantic link with her, leading to a divided loyalty... will Odo turn his back on Major Kira and his Federation friends... the outcome of his decision could affect the balance of power in the Alpha Quadrant for decades to come."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Timecop aired "Rocket Science." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Someone from the future goes back in time to World War 2 and helps the Germans. Logan goes back to stop him and thinking he has returns to the present. But finds a world wherein the Germans won the War. So he goes back in time to to do it right."
"Someone from the future goes back in time to World War 2 and helps the Germans. Logan goes back to stop him and thinking he has returns to the present. But finds a world wherein the Germans won the War. So he goes back in time to to do it right."
On this day in 1998 (in the U.S.), Mercy Point aired "Last Resort." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Maxwell is forced to perform an experimental surgery on an influential man's dying son that requires an ill alien to be sacrificed for his blood. During the surgery, the son saves the alien instead through a reverse blood transfusion. A woman checks herself into Mercy Point after developing webbed feet. Haylen diagnoses an ex-boyfriend with homesickness, while Dru oversleeps during one of the first days of her residency."
"Maxwell is forced to perform an experimental surgery on an influential man's dying son that requires an ill alien to be sacrificed for his blood. During the surgery, the son saves the alien instead through a reverse blood transfusion. A woman checks herself into Mercy Point after developing webbed feet. Haylen diagnoses an ex-boyfriend with homesickness, while Dru oversleeps during one of the first days of her residency."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Seven Days aired "For The Children." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Parker quits when a Backstep is canceled that would have saved children on a subway train from being killed, and the team must question whether they obey NSA orders or act on their consciences."
"Parker quits when a Backstep is canceled that would have saved children on a subway train from being killed, and the team must question whether they obey NSA orders or act on their consciences."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager saw everyone's favorite helmsman Tom Paris suffering the love jones for a spaceship (of all things!). The episode was titled "Alice." Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Voyager takes on a "haunted" hot rod alien spacecraft with a possessiveness artificial intelligence that jealously bonds with Tom Paris."
"Voyager takes on a "haunted" hot rod alien spacecraft with a possessiveness artificial intelligence that jealously bonds with Tom Paris."
On this day in 2001 (in the United Kingdom), Atlantis High aired the seventh episode in its only season of original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Giles is arrested by local policeman, Officer Costello, while local crime-fighting hero, Silver Lining, is disappointed that he did not solve the crime after discovering that Octavia provided much needed clues. There is only one superhero in Sunset Cove, but is it Silver Lining or his arch enemy, the seductive super villain, Bad Mood?"
"Giles is arrested by local policeman, Officer Costello, while local crime-fighting hero, Silver Lining, is disappointed that he did not solve the crime after discovering that Octavia provided much needed clues. There is only one superhero in Sunset Cove, but is it Silver Lining or his arch enemy, the seductive super villain, Bad Mood?"
On this day in 2001 (in Australia), The Lost World aired "Out Of The Blue." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"There's no escape for the Challenger Expedition when Captain Askwith's mysterious airship explodes in a fiery crash. But moments later, when Challenger, Roxton, and Marguerite appear on a British air station in 1915 -- on the same day the airship was launched on its final mission -- they realize they truly have taken the place of the captain's original crew. After two years of struggling to escape the Plateau, Challenger and his friends must now fight to return to it by once again taking flight on the doomed dirigible. At the same time, Veronica appears on the Plateau, and in a shocking confrontation with Captain Askwith, realizes she has her own mission to complete: pursue Askwith and somehow return him to his ship."
"There's no escape for the Challenger Expedition when Captain Askwith's mysterious airship explodes in a fiery crash. But moments later, when Challenger, Roxton, and Marguerite appear on a British air station in 1915 -- on the same day the airship was launched on its final mission -- they realize they truly have taken the place of the captain's original crew. After two years of struggling to escape the Plateau, Challenger and his friends must now fight to return to it by once again taking flight on the doomed dirigible. At the same time, Veronica appears on the Plateau, and in a shocking confrontation with Captain Askwith, realizes she has her own mission to complete: pursue Askwith and somehow return him to his ship."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Andromeda aired "Double Or Nothingness." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's fourth season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Andromeda investigates the site of a reported Nietzscheanattack on a Commonwealth battleship, but find no sign of any conflict having occurred.l. Dylan must deal with the Nietzscheans in order to uncover the truth of what happened in orbit."
"Andromeda investigates the site of a reported Nietzscheanattack on a Commonwealth battleship, but find no sign of any conflict having occurred.l. Dylan must deal with the Nietzscheans in order to uncover the truth of what happened in orbit."
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Mutant X aired "Where Evil Dwells." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Mutant X team must stop a serial killer who leaves clues to his next victims in the form of puzzles."
"The Mutant X team must stop a serial killer who leaves clues to his next victims in the form of puzzles."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Lost aired "White Rabbit." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Jack begins to experience visions of his dead father Christian. He runs into the jungle trying to find him, but things go wrong when he falls down a hill and off a cliff."
"Jack begins to experience visions of his dead father Christian. He runs into the jungle trying to find him, but things go wrong when he falls down a hill and off a cliff."
On this day in 2006 (in the United States), the rebooted Doctor Who aired "The Girl In The Fireplace." Officially, this served as the fourth episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary compliments of IMDB.com:
"The Doctor, Mickey and Rose land on a spaceship in the 51st century only to find 18th century Versailles on board, the time of Madame De Pompadour! To find out what's going on the Doctor must enter Versailles and save Madame De Popmpadour but it turns into an emotional roller coaster for the Doctor."
"The Doctor, Mickey and Rose land on a spaceship in the 51st century only to find 18th century Versailles on board, the time of Madame De Pompadour! To find out what's going on the Doctor must enter Versailles and save Madame De Popmpadour but it turns into an emotional roller coaster for the Doctor."
On this day in 2008 (in the United Kingdom), The Sarah Jane Adventures aired "Secrets of the Stars: Part 1." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Astrologer Martin Trueman, previously a charlatan, is hit by the light from a shooting star and, at his next show, attended by Sarah Jane, Rani and the boys, gives out cards on which everyone has to write down their birth date and sign. Rani is surprised when Martin gives accurate details about her recent life. Sarah Jane is initially cynical but then Martin tells her of her travels with the Doctor and predicts bad things for her."
"Astrologer Martin Trueman, previously a charlatan, is hit by the light from a shooting star and, at his next show, attended by Sarah Jane, Rani and the boys, gives out cards on which everyone has to write down their birth date and sign. Rani is surprised when Martin gives accurate details about her recent life. Sarah Jane is initially cynical but then Martin tells her of her travels with the Doctor and predicts bad things for her."
On this day in 2008 (in Australia), Time Trackers aired "Da Vinci." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Leonardo Da Vinci wants to paint a portrait of a rooster. Captain Wiremu and Troy convince him to paint Mona Lisa. Meanwhile, Carmen tries to reattach the ship to the wormhole."
"Leonardo Da Vinci wants to paint a portrait of a rooster. Captain Wiremu and Troy convince him to paint Mona Lisa. Meanwhile, Carmen tries to reattach the ship to the wormhole."
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "The Soft War." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's fifth season. Here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Onderon Rebels attempt to rescue former King Dendup before he is executed."
"The Onderon Rebels attempt to rescue former King Dendup before he is executed."
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), Star Wars: Rebels aired "Rise Of The Old Masters." Officially, this served as the fourth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The rebel crew undergoes a rescue mission only to face a powerful foe."
"The rebel crew undergoes a rescue mission only to face a powerful foe."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S.), Legends of Tomorrow aired "The Justice Society Of America." Officially, this served as the second episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"The Legends discover a time aberration that threatens the Justice Society of America, who are on a mission to intercept and seize a mysterious package in Nazi-occupied Paris."
"The Legends discover a time aberration that threatens the Justice Society of America, who are on a mission to intercept and seize a mysterious package in Nazi-occupied Paris."
On this day in 2016 (in the United Kingdom), Zapped aired "Mr. Charisma." Officially, this served as the second episode of its first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as detailed upon IMDB.com:
"Howell has concocted a charisma potion that can charm people into giving you whatever you want. Brian could use it to retrieve the amulet, but Steg wants to woo a lonely Demi-Fin with it and Barbara needs it to enter the elite Seers Guild."
"Howell has concocted a charisma potion that can charm people into giving you whatever you want. Brian could use it to retrieve the amulet, but Steg wants to woo a lonely Demi-Fin with it and Barbara needs it to enter the elite Seers Guild."
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Z Nation aired "A New Mission: Keep Moving." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's fourth season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Following Warren's dream, the team doesn't stop while crossing The Great Pile, a seemingly endless landscape of rubble and destruction."
"Following Warren's dream, the team doesn't stop while crossing The Great Pile, a seemingly endless landscape of rubble and destruction."
On this day in 2009, Pocket Books released Star Trek: Enterprise: The Romulan War: Beneath The Raptor's Wing to the general marketplace. The novel was written by Michael A. Martin, and here's the plot summary compliments of Amazon.com:
"With nothing left to lose, the Romulan Star Empire engages in all-out war against humanity, determined once and for all to stop the human menace from spreading across the galaxy."
"With nothing left to lose, the Romulan Star Empire engages in all-out war against humanity, determined once and for all to stop the human menace from spreading across the galaxy."
On this day in 2009, Borderlands was released to the marketplace from Gearbox Software. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise behind the property:
"Four courageous adventurers land on the planet of Pandora, a barren wasteland filled with dangerous creatures, in search of The Vault, a mysterious relic that contains untold technology, and only opens every 200 years."
"Four courageous adventurers land on the planet of Pandora, a barren wasteland filled with dangerous creatures, in search of The Vault, a mysterious relic that contains untold technology, and only opens every 200 years."
