There's no denying the great entertaining staying power of Mary Shelley's immortal Frankenstein, and home audiences of the young and old were treated to an all-new iteration of it on this day in 1966 when Frankenstein Jr. And The Impossibles appeared on television. Created by the legendary Hanna-Barbera Productions, the show featured the voice talents of Ted Cassidy, Don Messick, Hal Smith, Dick Beals, John Stephenson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"Three cartoons packed into one half hour. Frankenstein Jr. was a robot constructed by a boy-genius to fight crime, The Impossibles were undercover agents disguised as a rock group."
"Three cartoons packed into one half hour. Frankenstein Jr. was a robot constructed by a boy-genius to fight crime, The Impossibles were undercover agents disguised as a rock group."
In days of old (or in the days I recall from my youth), Saturday morning programming wonderfully inspired the youngest minds, and one of the programs I distinctly recall being excited about was CBS's Space Academy. It was a high-budget concept -- essentially think of it as "90210 In Space" -- but it had the distinction of showing some of mankind's youngest explorers taking their place amongst the stars. Sadly, it only lasted a single season, but "Hey, Hollywood, why not do a reboot of something that's ripe for the picking?" With the popularity of JJ Abrams' original Star Trek reboot focusing just a bit on a crew of cadets, Space Academy might be worth another trip into the heavens. It premiered on this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), and here's the series' premise from IMDB.com:
"The adventures of the students of an outer space military school."
For the record:
At the 1979 Saturn Awards, Space Academy took home top honors in the category of 'Best Television.'
"The adventures of the students of an outer space military school."
For the record:
At the 1979 Saturn Awards, Space Academy took home top honors in the category of 'Best Television.'
Honestly, there are many, many of these Saturday morning programs that just whiz past me: I've rarely heard of them, nor do I recall watching them. Today's evidence is Space Sentinels which premiered on this day in 1977 and lasted a single season. Unless I miss my guess, I'm thinking this one was the Saturday morning start to pushing diversity amongst the youngest? Could be wrong. In any event, here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Three teenagers carefully chosen from various parts of Earth, are transported to a faraway world where they are granted amazing powers and eternal youth. Returning to Earth, the trio are tasked by a sentient alien supercomputer with protecting Earth and its sector of space, in the course of history, becoming superheroes of myth and legend."
"Three teenagers carefully chosen from various parts of Earth, are transported to a faraway world where they are granted amazing powers and eternal youth. Returning to Earth, the trio are tasked by a sentient alien supercomputer with protecting Earth and its sector of space, in the course of history, becoming superheroes of myth and legend."
Plant lovers around the world rejoiced when -- on this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom) -- the BBC gave The Day Of The Triffids an early 1980's makeover. Still based on the 1951 novel by John Wyndham, the story was adapted by Douglas Livingstone and produced by David Maloney. The miniseries starred John Duttine, Emma Relph, Maurice Colbourne, Jonathan Newth, Perlita Neilson, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the premise:
"When a comet blinds nearly everyone in the world, a genetically-engineered species of plant takes over."
"When a comet blinds nearly everyone in the world, a genetically-engineered species of plant takes over."
No matter how near or far, the universe will always -- always -- need defending ... and that's why we'll always get programs not unlike Voltron: Defender Of The Universe. Created by Ted Koplar, Peter Keefe, and Saburo Yatsude, the show featured the voice talents of Peter Cullen, Michael Bell, Neil Ross, Tress MacNeille, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"This series focuses on five lion robots and their pilots as they fight the evil forces of King Zarkon and Prince Lotor."
"This series focuses on five lion robots and their pilots as they fight the evil forces of King Zarkon and Prince Lotor."
A phenom is born: on this day back in 1993, Fox TV and Chris Carter first opened the cases of The X-Files. Over the course of the show's nine seasons, the intrepid FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully braved the darkness looking for the truth out there involving alien abduction, genetic mutations, and other things that go bump in the night. Here's the series premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully work in an unassigned detail of the bureau called the X-Files investigating cases dealing with unexplained paranormal phenomena. Mulder, a true believer, and Scully, a skeptic, perceive their cases from stand points of science and the paranormal."
"Two FBI agents, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully work in an unassigned detail of the bureau called the X-Files investigating cases dealing with unexplained paranormal phenomena. Mulder, a true believer, and Scully, a skeptic, perceive their cases from stand points of science and the paranormal."
One of the many wonderful advantages to crafting a superhero show is that they tend to work well either in live action or animation. Thusly, it was on this day back in 1994 (in the U.S.) that The Tick first came to life, albeit in animated form. Written by Ben Edlund, Richard Liebmann-Smith, and Martin Pasko, the characters were voiced by Townsend Coleman, Micky Dolenz, Jess Harnell, Kay Lenz, Cam Clarke, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"An invulnerable, somewhat dim, superhero protects The City from all manner of evil-doers."
"An invulnerable, somewhat dim, superhero protects The City from all manner of evil-doers."
The lifestyles of the rich and dangerous have always fascinated TV audiences; and that's certainly been no different when it comes to bloodsuckers. On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), creators Julie Plec and Kevin Williamson gave viewers one more cast of the undead to care about with the small screen debut of The Vampire Diaries. The series starred Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers."
"The lives, loves, dangers and disasters in the town, Mystic Falls, Virginia. Creatures of unspeakable horror lurk beneath this town as a teenage girl is suddenly torn between two vampire brothers."
Alas, as I'm not living on 'that side of the pond,' I really can't tell you all that much about the United Kingdom's Wolfblood ... which premiered on this day back in 2012. I can say that it looks like a somewhat conventional teen-based Fantasy program -- of which producers everywhere tend to march out fairly consistently each new broadcast season -- and it did last for a few years, and that implies it had an audience and perhaps even some quality. Here's the series' premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Wolfbloods have lived amongst us for centuries, disguising heightened senses & abilities and the majority of them blending in. Maddy and her parents are the only wolfbloods in their area. Until one day, a new boy starts at Maddy's school..."
"Wolfbloods have lived amongst us for centuries, disguising heightened senses & abilities and the majority of them blending in. Maddy and her parents are the only wolfbloods in their area. Until one day, a new boy starts at Maddy's school..."
If I'm getting technical, The Orville actually premiered (for an exclusive audience) a few days before this (in a super-limited setting); but I'm not gonna split hairs on this one. For all intents and purposes, the Fox TV Network did Star Trek fans a solid by allowing Seth MacFarlane essentially recreate the weekly SciFi procedural that the Roddenberry franchise had perfected but for reasons unexplained had abandoned in favor of ... well ... whatever it is Trek looks like these days. In any event, here's the series premise as provided by IMDB.com:
"Set 400 years in the future, the show follows the adventures of the Orville, a not-so-top-of-the-line exploratory ship in Earth's interstellar Fleet. Facing cosmic challenges from without and within, this motley crew of space explorers will boldly go where no comedic drama has gone before."
"Set 400 years in the future, the show follows the adventures of the Orville, a not-so-top-of-the-line exploratory ship in Earth's interstellar Fleet. Facing cosmic challenges from without and within, this motley crew of space explorers will boldly go where no comedic drama has gone before."
That growing world of The Walking Dead launched another iteration -- this time around a much-beloved character -- when The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon premiered on this day (in the U.S.) in 2023. Created by David Zabel, the series starred Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, Romain Levi, Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, Anne Charrier, Eriq Ebouaney, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the series' premise:
"Daryl's journey across a broken but resilient France as he hopes to find a way back home."
"Daryl's journey across a broken but resilient France as he hopes to find a way back home."
Bessie Love leaves behind a resume of over one hundred and fifty screen credits, but perhaps the most impressive to SciFi fans is her big role aboard The Lost World (1925), the very first screen adaptation of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle novel. Though she's no longer with us, Love was born on this day in 1898.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
The very last professional role credited to the lovely Tala Birell was in the guise of the 'Queen of Cygnii' aboard the mid-1950's TV incarnation of Flash Gordon. She also enjoyed a prominent role aboard The Monster Maker (1944). Though she's no longer with us, Birell was born on this day in 1907.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
I realize that many Trek enthusiasts don't have a lotta love for Star Trek: The Motion Picture, but let me tell you that, as a fan who had been clamoring back in those days for a welcome return to Gene Roddenberry's universe, I enjoyed it well enough. Sure, the pacing was off, but it had such an epic scope for a story that warned mankind it might inadvertently be the source for its own undoing. Director Robert Wise (pictured above, with William Shatner) did a terrific job handling the stewardship role of getting the picture "in the can" as they say, and, though he's no longer with us, he was born on this day back in 1914.
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
[Source: IMDB.com]
For the record:
- At the 1972 Hugo Awards, Wise earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation' for his work aboard The Andromeda Strain.
- At the 1980 Saturn Awards, Wise earned a nomination in the category of 'Best Director' for his work in bringing Star Trek: The Motion Picture to audiences.
- At the 1980 Hugo Awards, Wise received a nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation' for his work aboard Star Trek: The Motion Picture.
- At the 1996 Saturn Awards, the organization recognized Wise's career and contribution to genre storytelling by bestowing him with their President's Award.
- At the 1996 Hugo Awards, Wise received a Retro Hugo Award nomination in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation' for his work on 1945's The Body Snatcher.
- At the 2020 Hugo Awards, Wise took home top honors with a Retro Hugo Award in the category of 'Best Dramatic Presentation' for his work on 1944's The Curse Of The Cat People.
Edmond O'Brien dared to think outside the box for his work aboard George Orwell's 1984 (1956). Though he's no longer with us, O'Brien was born on this day in 1915.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Though he most certainly wasn't well known for his contributions to Science Fiction and Fantasy, the great Philip Baker Hall was a much revered character actor who certainly knew how to establish a presence in any role big or small and do something with the time given. His appearance on Seinfeld was particularly great, and thankfully he made a stop in Ghostbusters II (1989) so that we can give him the proper shout today. Though he's no longer with us, Hall was born on this day in 1931.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
ABC TV's Land Of The Lost was about as good as live action SciFi-lite got for the early 1970's, and Spencer Milligan played the fatherly 'Rick Marshall' to the bulk of the cast. He also scored guest roles on Sleeper (1973), The Bionic Woman, Logan's Run, and The Powers Of Matthew Star. Though he's no longer with us, Milligan was born on this day in 1937.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Ah, that there is the lovely British SciFi look of Judy Geeson! Her acting career began in the early 1960's, but it really wasn't until the 70's that she achieved a lasting measure of greatest so far as our genre is concerned. In 1972, she appeared in Doomwatch, a drama that foretold environment terror. A few years later, she guest-starred in Space:1999's "Another Time, Another Place," an hour often voted one of the program's best shows. Not long after, the lady followed in an uncredited Sylvia Anderson TV production known as Star Maidens. Then -- in 1981 -- she starrred as the astronaut impregnated by a space monster in Horror Planet (aka Inseminoid). She also made a guest appearance on Star Trek: Voyager. Geeson was born on this day in 1948.
[Source: IMDB.com]
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a cable broadcast screening of Inseminoid (1981) on a channel to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
[Source: IMDB.com]
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a cable broadcast screening of Inseminoid (1981) on a channel to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Harry Groener is another one of those prolific character actors who has had the good fortune of appearing in multiple genres. He's perhaps best known for work aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation, Quantum Leap, Star Trek: Voyager, The Day The World Ended, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Star Trek: Enterprise. Groener was born on this day in 1951.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Let me tell you a thing or two about Gerry Conway. For starters, he's the co-creator of Marvel Comics' epic revenge character, The Punisher. Second, he wrote for DC Comics' Justice League Of America for over eight years. Naturally, the icing on the cake would be his additional storytelling work on such properties as Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man, and a little something something called Star Trek. Though he's no longer with us, Conway was born on this day in 1952.
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
[Source: Wikipedia.org]
You say you want "star power"? Well, can you get any more "star power" than having the critically-lauded Amy Irving aboard Brian De Palma's The Fury (1978)? Irving was born on this day in 1953.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
The venerable Stuart Milligan definitely has a few genre credentials to be proud of. He's been a part of Aliens (1986), Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow (2004), and Doctor Who. Milligan was born on this day in 1953.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
What some folks might call 'shlock' the rest of us call good, old-fashioned entertainment. Much of the time, these lesser films are made with more love and enthusiasm than your basic summer blockbusting clunker, so I'll celebrate the flicks of Fred Olen Ray any chance I get. You wanna try one? Check out 1986's Star Slammer for good measure, and then work your way up from there. Ray was born on this day in 1954.
[Source: IMDB.com]
ExtraExtra Alert:
Back in 2017, I received an all-new home video release of Star Slammer (1986) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
[Source: IMDB.com]
ExtraExtra Alert:
Back in 2017, I received an all-new home video release of Star Slammer (1986) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Screen veteran Kate Burton has over three decades in the entertainment industry. While one could argue that she's definitely done far more dramatic work, she's still had some quality roles in genre projects including Medium, Grimm, Revolution, and Extant. Burton was born on this day in 1957.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Director Chris Columbus has helmed such genre projects as Bicentennial Man (1999), Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone (2001), and Pixels (2015). Columbus was born on this day in 1958.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Halloween III: Season Of The Witch (1982) is more than a bit of an oddball addition to the whole Halloween franchise. For starters, it really isn't a horror film, per se: it's central idea explores a subversive technology to kinda/sorta turn kids into monsters. My two cents? Well, the best thing to come out of the flick was the lovely Stacey Nelkin: see it for her alone, but don't lose your head over it. (Pun intended.) Nelkin was born on this day in 1959.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Tara Ward's first appearance in the realm of Science Fiction was in the guise of 'Preston' aboard the classic Doctor Who serial "Warriors Of The Deep." In 1986, she enjoyed a small role in the SciFi/Comedy The American Way (aka Riders Of The Storm). She's also enjoyed work in Star Cops and Justice League (2017). Ward was born on this day in 1959.
[Source: Doctor Who Online Guide]
[Source: Doctor Who Online Guide]
Peter Nelson enjoyed a bit of SciFi-Notoriety for his work in the 1980's, appearing in such programs as the two original V miniseries and a role in The Last Starfighter (1984). Nelson was born on this day in 1959.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
According to IMDB.com, the beautiful Stephanie Erb got her humble start aboard "Man Of The People," an adventure in Star Trek: The Next Generation's sixth season. She's also been a part of Starship Troopers (1997), 3rd Rock From The Sun, Star Trek: Enterprise, Threshold, and Knight Rider. Erb was born on this day in 1963.
[Source: Memory Alpha]
[Source: Memory Alpha]
Birthday wishes of a somewhat galactic order far, far away are also in line for fandom's Jay Laga'aia. He played Captain Typho in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack Of The Clones and briefly reprised the role in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge Of The Sith. Laga'aia was born on this day back in 1963.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Johnathon Schaech has stepped into the shoes of many interesting characters in genre properties. Fans have seen him in The Adventures Of Brisco County Jr., The Outer Limits, Quarantine, Star-Crossed, and DC's Legends Of Tomorrow. Schaech was born on this day in 1969.
[Source: IMDB.com]
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2016, I received an all-new home video release of Vice (2015) -- in which Schaech played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
[Source: IMDB.com]
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2016, I received an all-new home video release of Vice (2015) -- in which Schaech played a role -- from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
Earlier in his career, a young James Duval played 'Miguel' (pictured), one of the many Americans fighting for their survival against an alien menace in Independence Day (1996). Duval was born on this day in 1972.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Lovely Lindsay Maxwell has dabbled in a variety of sexy roles, drawing the attention of fanboys worldwide. She's enjoyed quality face time in Seven Days, Stargate: SG-1, The Butterfly Effect 2, Alien Agent, and Supernatural (pictured above right). Maxwell was born on this day in 1981.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Harry Treadaway continues to build inroads throughout all genres possibles. Fans probably recognize him best from work aboard City Of Ember (2008), The Lone Ranger (2013), and Showtime's popular Penny Dreadful. Treadaway was born on this day in 1984.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
Luke Treadaway (pictured above center) and his homeys did what they could to stave off an alien invasion as part of the British SciFi comedy Attack The Block. Treadaway was born on this day in 1984.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
I'm one of that rare few who actually enjoyed quite a bit of Stargate: Universe. Truth be told, I didn't much care for the first two series -- a bit too saccharin for my tastes -- but it is what it is. But someone who definitely deserved to get more screen time on SGU was the lovely Elyse Levesque: her tough but tender portrayal of 'Chloe Armstrong' made turning in each week an easy decision for me. Levesque was born on this day in 1985.
[Source: IMDB.com]
[Source: IMDB.com]
A star is born!
On this day in 1922 (in the U.S.), the big city of New York City, New York hosted the original theatrical premiere engagement of The Ghost Breaker. Directed by Alfred E. Green from a story by Jack Cunningham, Walter DeLeon, Paul Dickey, and Charles W. Goddard, the film starred Wallace Reid, Lila Lee, Walter Hiers, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young man and his manservant, escaping from a backwoods family feud, are persuaded by a beautiful young heiress to help her rid her newly-gained Spanish castle of ghosts. The ghostly sightings, however, are the handiwork of the Duke d'Alba, who hopes to seize the castle's hidden treasure and use it to win the hand of the heiress."
"A young man and his manservant, escaping from a backwoods family feud, are persuaded by a beautiful young heiress to help her rid her newly-gained Spanish castle of ghosts. The ghostly sightings, however, are the handiwork of the Duke d'Alba, who hopes to seize the castle's hidden treasure and use it to win the hand of the heiress."
A star is born!
On this day in 1958 (in America), one of Science Fiction's 'lesser' franchises was born with the full U.S. theatrical release of The Blob. Directed by Irvin S. Yeaworth Jr. and Russell S. Doughten, Jr. from a story by Theodore Simonson, Kay Linaker, and Irvine H. Millgate, the feature starred Steve McQueen, Aneta Corsaut, Earl Rowe, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mysterious creature from another planet, resembling a giant blob of jelly, lands on earth. The people of a nearby small town refuse to listen to some teenagers who have witnessed the blob's destructive power. In the meantime, the blob just keeps on getting bigger."
"A mysterious creature from another planet, resembling a giant blob of jelly, lands on earth. The people of a nearby small town refuse to listen to some teenagers who have witnessed the blob's destructive power. In the meantime, the blob just keeps on getting bigger."
On this day in 1960 (in Mexico), The Cyclops turned its angry eye at audiences. Egad! Written and directed by genre legend Bert I. Gordon, the SciFi/Monster feature starred James Craig, Lon Chaney Jr., Gloria Talbott, and others. Here's the premise as listed on IMDB.com:
"An expedition to Mexico finds and does battle with a mutated 25-foot man with one big eye."
"An expedition to Mexico finds and does battle with a mutated 25-foot man with one big eye."
On this day in 1976 (behind the 'Maple Curtain' in Canada), the SciFi/Thriller Point Of No Return was released. Written and directed by Ed Hunt, the feature starred Nicky Fylan and Cec Linder, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"In this sci-fi thriller, authorities begin looking into a series of violent deaths. Their investigation leads them into the arcane worlds of UFOs and nuclear research."
"In this sci-fi thriller, authorities begin looking into a series of violent deaths. Their investigation leads them into the arcane worlds of UFOs and nuclear research."
A star is born!
On this day in 1977 (in Japan), the ultimate Apocalypse/Thriller -- Damnation Alley -- first played in theaters. Directed by Jack Smight as adapted from a novel by Roger Zelany, the film starred George Peppard, Jan-Michael Vincent, Dominque Sanda, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors travel and find other settlements in huge custom designed all terrain vehicles."
"In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of survivors travel and find other settlements in huge custom designed all terrain vehicles."
A star is born!
On this day in 1982, a little heard of SciFi/Thriller titled Endangered Species capitalized on the story involving cattle mutilations in Colorado and put the story up on the silver screen. It was partly-written but entirely directed by Alan Rudolph, and the SciFi/Mystery starred Robert Urich, JoBeth Williams, and Paul Dooley. Here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"About a retired New York cop on Vacation in America's West who is drawn into a female sheriff's investigation of a mysterious series of cattle killings."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Endangered Species enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film' from the 1983 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films).
"About a retired New York cop on Vacation in America's West who is drawn into a female sheriff's investigation of a mysterious series of cattle killings."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Endangered Species enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Science Fiction Film' from the 1983 Saturn Awards (sponsored by the Academy Of Science Fiction, Fantasy, And Horror Films).
A star is born!
On this day in 1982 (in the U.S.), The Star Inspector took to the celestrial heights. Directed by the team of Mark Kovalyov and Vladimir Polin, the SciFi/Mystery starred Vladimir Ivashov, Yuri Gusev, and Timofey Spivak. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A commander of the Russian space police begins looking for the capitalist space pirates who have been wreaking intergalactic havoc upon the surrounding planets."
For the record:
Technically, The Star Inspector premiered sometime in October of 1980 in the former Soviet Union. However, as that date appears to be presented lost to history, I am using this airing as its first theatrical engagement.
"A commander of the Russian space police begins looking for the capitalist space pirates who have been wreaking intergalactic havoc upon the surrounding planets."
For the record:
Technically, The Star Inspector premiered sometime in October of 1980 in the former Soviet Union. However, as that date appears to be presented lost to history, I am using this airing as its first theatrical engagement.
A star is born!
On this day in 1987 (in the United Kingdom), a special charity event screening benefitting the Homes For Homeless People in London, England served as the big screen premiere of Hellraiser. Written and directed by Clive Barker, the film starred Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A woman discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her brother-in-law and lover. She starts killing for him to revitalize his body and escape the demonic beings that are pursuing him after he escaped their underworld."
For the record:
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a cable broadcast airing of Hellraiser (1987) on a platform to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A woman discovers the newly resurrected, partially formed, body of her brother-in-law and lover. She starts killing for him to revitalize his body and escape the demonic beings that are pursuing him after he escaped their underworld."
For the record:
- At the 1988 Saturn Awards, Hellraiser received nominations in the categories of 'Best Make-Up,' 'Best Music,' and 'Best Horror Film.'
- At the 2010 Saturn Awards, an all-new home video release -- the Hellraiser Boxed Set -- received a nomination in the category of 'Best DVD Collection.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I caught a cable broadcast airing of Hellraiser (1987) on a platform to which I subscribe. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1989 (in Canada), Alien Space Avenger raced across the cinematic cosmos and landed on Earth's movie screens when its premiere was hosted by the Toronto International Film Festival. Directed by Richard W. Haines, the SciFi/Horror starred Robert Prichard, Michael McCleery, and Charity Staley. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In 1939 a spaceship carrying four alien escaped prisoners crash-lands on Earth and the aliens take over the bodies of four locals. Fifty years later the aliens find out that an artist has written a comic book called "Space Avenger," which they believe is about them. They go to New York to try to kill the artist."
"In 1939 a spaceship carrying four alien escaped prisoners crash-lands on Earth and the aliens take over the bodies of four locals. Fifty years later the aliens find out that an artist has written a comic book called "Space Avenger," which they believe is about them. They go to New York to try to kill the artist."
On this day in 1995 (in Canada), Mute Witness enjoyed a special screening for audiences of the Toronto International Film Festival. Written and directed by Anthony Waller, the film starred Marina Zudina, Fay Ripley, Evan Richards, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A mute make-up artist working on a slasher movie being shot in Moscow, is locked in the studio after hours. While there, she witnesses a brutal murder, and must escape capture."
For the record:
As well as receiving some positive praise from screenings on the film festival circuit, Mute Witness received 1996 Saturn Awards nominations in the categories of 'Best Actress' and 'Best Horror Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new home video release of Mute Witness (1995) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"A mute make-up artist working on a slasher movie being shot in Moscow, is locked in the studio after hours. While there, she witnesses a brutal murder, and must escape capture."
For the record:
As well as receiving some positive praise from screenings on the film festival circuit, Mute Witness received 1996 Saturn Awards nominations in the categories of 'Best Actress' and 'Best Horror Film.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
In 2024, I received an all-new home video release of Mute Witness (1995) from a distributor in exchange for review coverage on SciFiHistory.Net. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 1997 (in Canada), audiences attending the Toronto International Film Festival were treated to the big screen debut of City Of Dark. Written (in part) and directed by Bruno Lazaro, the SciFi/Drama starred Carlo Rota, Beatriz Pizano, and Lisa Ryder. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A computer scientist scans dreams with a computer."
"A computer scientist scans dreams with a computer."
A star is born!
On this day in 1997 (in Canada), Conceiving Ada played for audiences in attendance of the Toronto International Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Lynn Hershman-Leeson, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Tilda Swinton, Francesca Faridany, and Timothy Leary. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Emmy Coer, a computer genius, devises a method of communicating with the past by tapping into undying information waves. She manages to reach the world of Ada Lovelace, founder of the idea of a computer language and proponent of the possibilities of the "difference engine." Ada's ideas were stifled and unfulfilled because of the reality of life as a woman in the nineteenth century. Emmy has a plan to defeat death and the past using her own DNA as a communicative agent to the past, bringing Ada to the present. But what are the possible ramifications?"
For the record:
To the film's credit, Conceiving Ada enjoyed a wee bit of praise while playing on the film festival circuit.
"Emmy Coer, a computer genius, devises a method of communicating with the past by tapping into undying information waves. She manages to reach the world of Ada Lovelace, founder of the idea of a computer language and proponent of the possibilities of the "difference engine." Ada's ideas were stifled and unfulfilled because of the reality of life as a woman in the nineteenth century. Emmy has a plan to defeat death and the past using her own DNA as a communicative agent to the past, bringing Ada to the present. But what are the possible ramifications?"
For the record:
To the film's credit, Conceiving Ada enjoyed a wee bit of praise while playing on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2004, Ilya Khrzhanovskiy's 4 enjoyed a special screening at the Venice Film Festival. The SciFi/Drama starred Yuriy Laguta and Marina Vovchenko, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Meat merchant Oleg, prostitute Marina, and piano tuner "simply Volodya" drop into an all-night bar in Moscow, where they are served by a narcoleptic bartender (three plus one is four) while each regales the others with made-up biographies. Oleg claims to work in President Putin's administration, supplying him with bottled water and his wife with liquor; Marina passes herself off as a marketing executive; and Volodya, the infamous lead singer of the rock group Leningrad, as a geneticist who clones twins (two times two makes four, again) in a laboratory that has been engaged in these experiments since the days of Stalin. After they separate, these fantasy realities, especially Volodya's, begin to dominate their everyday lives."
"Meat merchant Oleg, prostitute Marina, and piano tuner "simply Volodya" drop into an all-night bar in Moscow, where they are served by a narcoleptic bartender (three plus one is four) while each regales the others with made-up biographies. Oleg claims to work in President Putin's administration, supplying him with bottled water and his wife with liquor; Marina passes herself off as a marketing executive; and Volodya, the infamous lead singer of the rock group Leningrad, as a geneticist who clones twins (two times two makes four, again) in a laboratory that has been engaged in these experiments since the days of Stalin. After they separate, these fantasy realities, especially Volodya's, begin to dominate their everyday lives."
A star is born!
On this day in 2006 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Toronto International Film Festival were treated to the exclusive theatrical premiere of Black Sheep. Written and directed by Jonathan King, the film starred Oliver Driver, Nathan Meister, Tammy Davis, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into bloodthirsty killers that terrorize a sprawling New Zealand farm."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Black Sheep earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"An experiment in genetic engineering turns harmless sheep into bloodthirsty killers that terrorize a sprawling New Zealand farm."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Black Sheep earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
On this day in 2010, the next installment in the Resident Evil franchise -- Resident Evil: Afterlife -- first hit theatres. I'm not entirely certain I've seen this one, though I believe I have; the stories and characters just all seemed to blend together after a time with little originality and not much more than a chance for female action star Milla Jovovich to shoot and blow stuff up. In any event, here's the flick's plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"While still out to destroy the evil Umbrella Corporation, Alice joins a group of survivors who want to relocate to the mysterious but supposedly unharmed safe haven known only as Arcadia."
"While still out to destroy the evil Umbrella Corporation, Alice joins a group of survivors who want to relocate to the mysterious but supposedly unharmed safe haven known only as Arcadia."
A star is born!
On this day in 2011 (in the U.S.), Welcome To Dopeland enjoyed its debut on home video. Written (in part) and directed by Len Dell'Amico, the SciFi/Comedy starred Jake Lyall, Ross Turner, and Reverend Billy. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After getting fired from his job and losing his girlfriend, Mac (Jake Lyall) craves hard drugs and asks slacker Bobby (Ross Turner) to make a buy. A string of comic screw-ups ensues, but the comedy turns scary as the biggest screw-up of all threatens everybody's capacity for denial."
"After getting fired from his job and losing his girlfriend, Mac (Jake Lyall) craves hard drugs and asks slacker Bobby (Ross Turner) to make a buy. A string of comic screw-ups ensues, but the comedy turns scary as the biggest screw-up of all threatens everybody's capacity for denial."
A star is born!
On this day in 2013 (in Canada), Almost Human enjoyed its first theatrical presentation ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Toronto International Film Festival. Written and directed by Joe Begos, the SciFi/Horror starred Graham Skipper, Josh Ethier, and Vanessa Leigh. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost 2 years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him."
For the record:
At the 2015 iHorror Awards, Almost Human enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best SciFi Horror.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the movie's original push for a home video release, I received a promotional DVD of Almost Human (2013) from a distributor. Interested readers can find my review right here.
"Mark Fisher disappeared from his home in a brilliant flash of blue light almost 2 years ago. His friend Seth Hampton was the last to see him alive. Now a string of grisly, violent murders leads Seth to believe that Mark is back, and something evil is inside of him."
For the record:
At the 2015 iHorror Awards, Almost Human enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best SciFi Horror.'
ExtraExtra Alert:
Sometime during the movie's original push for a home video release, I received a promotional DVD of Almost Human (2013) from a distributor. Interested readers can find my review right here.
A star is born!
On this day in 2013 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Toronto International Film Festival were treated to the theatrical debut of How I Live Now. Directed by Kevin Macdonald, the SciFi/Drama starred Saoirse Ronan, Tom Holland, and George MacKay. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her."
"An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her."
Let's all not forget: Star Trek Into Darkness -- the second installment of the JJ Universe -- premiered on DVD on this day in 2013! Hubba hubba, Alice Eve! Hubba hubba, indeed!
On this day in 2015 (in Mexico), The Incident enjoyed its theatrical debut. The SciFi/Drama starred Raúl Méndez and Magda Brugengheim, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Two parallel stories about characters trapped in illogical endless spaces: two brothers and a detective locked on an infinite staircase, and a family locked on an infinite road - for a very long time."
"Two parallel stories about characters trapped in illogical endless spaces: two brothers and a detective locked on an infinite staircase, and a family locked on an infinite road - for a very long time."
A star is born!
On this day in 2017 (in the U.S.), Betty gave audiences a look into one woman's fractured life. Written and directed by Nahja Noon, the SciFi/Drama starred Veronia Alcantara, Ingrid Bernhardt, and Nick Caven. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A young and free spirited woman , Betty ( Veronica Alcantara ) , sees something strange from her window . Her life gets turned upside down with a knock on her door by a visitor ( Milan Pesic ) who offers her life in exchange for love."
"A young and free spirited woman , Betty ( Veronica Alcantara ) , sees something strange from her window . Her life gets turned upside down with a knock on her door by a visitor ( Milan Pesic ) who offers her life in exchange for love."
A star is born!
On this day in 2017, the SciFi film Cold Skin enjoyed a special screening at the L'Étrange Festival, a cinema event that showcases what organizers promise to be flicks of unique perspective. Directed by Xavier Gens, the SciFi/Thriller starred Ray Stevenson, Aura Garrido, and David Oakes; and here's the plot summary that's been provided by IMDB.com:
"In 1914, a young man arrives at a remote island near the Antarctic Circle to take the post of weather observer only to find himself trapped in a watchtower besieged by deadly creatures which live in hiding on the island."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cold Skin enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Creature FX' at the 2019 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
"In 1914, a young man arrives at a remote island near the Antarctic Circle to take the post of weather observer only to find himself trapped in a watchtower besieged by deadly creatures which live in hiding on the island."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Cold Skin enjoyed a nomination in the category of 'Best Creature FX' at the 2019 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards.
A star is born!
On this day in 2010 (in Canada), audiences in attendance of the Toronto International Film Festival were treated to the big screen premiere of Clara. Written (in part) and directed by Akash Sherman, the film starred Patrick J. Adams, Troian Bellisario, Ennis Esmer, and others. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An obsessive astronomer and a curious artist form an unlikely bond which leads them to a profound, scientific discovery."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Clara earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
"An obsessive astronomer and a curious artist form an unlikely bond which leads them to a profound, scientific discovery."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Clara earned a wee bit of praise from a screening on the film festival circuit.
A star is born!
On this day in 2018 (in Canada), Segfault was first screened for audiences of the Toronto International Film Festival. Written (in part) and directed by Robert Paschall Jr., the SciFi/Drama starred Shannon Lucio, Cassie Shea Watson, and Stephen Brodie. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A woman becomes increasingly aware of her fractured past as a corrupt organization closes in."
"A woman becomes increasingly aware of her fractured past as a corrupt organization closes in."
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), Adventures Of Superman aired "Clark Kent, Outlaw." Officially, this served as the eighth episode of the program's third season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Fired by editor Perry White, disgraced reporter Clark Kent joins a gang of diamond thieves. Unbeknownst to fellow reporters Lois and Jimmy, Clark's criminal career is but a sham, a scheme cooked up between Kent and White to trap the real crooks and turn them over to the law. Even so, Clark is forced to prove his loyalty to the gang by "eliminating" Lois and Jimmy, binding the hapless duo to a chair which is then set afire! Isn't it about time for Clark to sneak into that closet and change into Superman?"
"Fired by editor Perry White, disgraced reporter Clark Kent joins a gang of diamond thieves. Unbeknownst to fellow reporters Lois and Jimmy, Clark's criminal career is but a sham, a scheme cooked up between Kent and White to trap the real crooks and turn them over to the law. Even so, Clark is forced to prove his loyalty to the gang by "eliminating" Lois and Jimmy, binding the hapless duo to a chair which is then set afire! Isn't it about time for Clark to sneak into that closet and change into Superman?"
On this day in 1955 (in the U.S.), Science Fiction Theatre aired "Negative Man." Officially, this served as the twentieth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After an accident in a laboratory, an electrician develops superior intelligence and super-human sensory powers."
"After an accident in a laboratory, an electrician develops superior intelligence and super-human sensory powers."
On this day in 1966 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who launched into its fourth season with the airing of "The Smugglers: Part 1." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Doctor discovers Polly and Ben aboard the TARDIS shortly before the ship arrives in 17th century Cornwall, where the local churchwarden gives the Doctor a cryptic message shortly before being murdered."
"The Doctor discovers Polly and Ben aboard the TARDIS shortly before the ship arrives in 17th century Cornwall, where the local churchwarden gives the Doctor a cryptic message shortly before being murdered."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Frankenstein Jr. And The Impossibles aired "The Bubbler / The Shocking Electrical Monster / The Spinner." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Bubbler kidnaps the Shah of Shish-ka-bob. Can The Impossibles rescue him in time? On Dr. Shock's island, the evil genius creates an electrical monster that can drain power. Can Buzz and Frankenstein Jr. stop the monster? The Spinner steals a million dollar tiara and The Impossibles try to track him down and get it back. Can they beat this web firing fiend?"
On this day in 1966 (in the U.S.), Frankenstein Jr. And The Impossibles aired "The Bubbler / The Shocking Electrical Monster / The Spinner." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Bubbler kidnaps the Shah of Shish-ka-bob. Can The Impossibles rescue him in time? On Dr. Shock's island, the evil genius creates an electrical monster that can drain power. Can Buzz and Frankenstein Jr. stop the monster? The Spinner steals a million dollar tiara and The Impossibles try to track him down and get it back. Can they beat this web firing fiend?"
On this day in 1975 (in the United Kingdom), Shadows aired "After School." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Two school boys get locked in their football coach's office after hours. When they pass time by filling out a class questionnaire, something tries to contact them by making them write identical answers to the questions."
"Two school boys get locked in their football coach's office after hours. When they pass time by filling out a class questionnaire, something tries to contact them by making them write identical answers to the questions."
On this day in 1977 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "Horror Of Fang Rock: Part 2." Officially, this served as the second episode of the program's fifteenth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"With inexplicable electrical problems keeping the lighthouse from maintaining a steady beam, a foolhardy ship crashes against the island rocks. Four shaken and discontent survivors join the people inside where the Doctor surmises they're all being carefully scrutinized, a prelude to an attack."
"With inexplicable electrical problems keeping the lighthouse from maintaining a steady beam, a foolhardy ship crashes against the island rocks. Four shaken and discontent survivors join the people inside where the Doctor surmises they're all being carefully scrutinized, a prelude to an attack."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), Space Academy launched into the stars with its first episode, "The Survivors Of Zalon." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Cadets race to a planet in its death throes to rescue a young orphan serving there as caretaker to alien eggs. Gampu enters delicate negotiations with the alien over the boy's future."
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), Space Academy launched into the stars with its first episode, "The Survivors Of Zalon." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Cadets race to a planet in its death throes to rescue a young orphan serving there as caretaker to alien eggs. Gampu enters delicate negotiations with the alien over the boy's future."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), Space Sentinels rocketed onto the small screen with the airing of their first episode ever, "Morpheus: The Sinister Sentinel." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Morpheus, a villain who received the same training and combined powers given to the three Young Sentinels, comes out of hiding and steals M.O. to copy his memory bank and create duplicates of Sentinel One to fulfill his sinister plans."
On this day in 1977 (in the U.S.), Space Sentinels rocketed onto the small screen with the airing of their first episode ever, "Morpheus: The Sinister Sentinel." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Morpheus, a villain who received the same training and combined powers given to the three Young Sentinels, comes out of hiding and steals M.O. to copy his memory bank and create duplicates of Sentinel One to fulfill his sinister plans."
On this day in 1979 (in the U.S.), Battle Of The Planets aired "Giant Space Bat." Officially, this served as the fifty-first episode of the program's United States run, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Spectra shoots down a pilot who observes the testing of their latest weapon, a Bat mech with a Force Ray. Mark finds the pilot, but the he is unable to tell what he saw."
"Spectra shoots down a pilot who observes the testing of their latest weapon, a Bat mech with a Force Ray. Mark finds the pilot, but the he is unable to tell what he saw."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), The Day Of The Triffids aired the first episode of its six-part miniseries existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Bill, who works at a farm for deadly plants called triffids, was temporarily blinded by one of them and is now in hospital. The hour approaches for the bandages over his eyes to come off, but a strange silence pervades the room."
On this day in 1981 (in the United Kingdom), The Day Of The Triffids aired the first episode of its six-part miniseries existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Bill, who works at a farm for deadly plants called triffids, was temporarily blinded by one of them and is now in hospital. The hour approaches for the bandages over his eyes to come off, but a strange silence pervades the room."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1984, Voltron: Defender Of The Universe aired "Space Explorers Captured." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A crack team of pilots are selected by the Galaxy Alliance to travel to Planet Arus and uncover the secret of a weapon from ancient times - Voltron! Keith, Lance, Sven, Hunk and Pidge arrive too late, the planet has already been completely devastated by the evil forces of King Zarkon. They engage in battle with Zarkon's general Yurak, only to be captured and thrown into the dungeons on Planet Doom."
On this day in 1984, Voltron: Defender Of The Universe aired "Space Explorers Captured." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A crack team of pilots are selected by the Galaxy Alliance to travel to Planet Arus and uncover the secret of a weapon from ancient times - Voltron! Keith, Lance, Sven, Hunk and Pidge arrive too late, the planet has already been completely devastated by the evil forces of King Zarkon. They engage in battle with Zarkon's general Yurak, only to be captured and thrown into the dungeons on Planet Doom."
On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), The Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. aired "No Man's Land." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's only season in original broadcast existence. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Brisco sets his sights on apprehending the Swill brothers while Lord Bowler is hired to capture an armored vehicle. Their paths cross along the way and fireworks ensue."
"Brisco sets his sights on apprehending the Swill brothers while Lord Bowler is hired to capture an armored vehicle. Their paths cross along the way and fireworks ensue."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), The X-Files were officially opened for business. The pilot episode was about as get as any first episode gets, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Agent Dana Scully is instructed to debunk an FBI project dubbed "The X-Files," paranormal cases that have been reopened by Agent Fox Mulder."
On this day in 1993 (in the U.S.), The X-Files were officially opened for business. The pilot episode was about as get as any first episode gets, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Agent Dana Scully is instructed to debunk an FBI project dubbed "The X-Files," paranormal cases that have been reopened by Agent Fox Mulder."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), The Tick aired "The Tick Vs. The Idea Men." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Tick arrives in 'The City' and shortly after meeting Arthur, his side-kick to be, is called into action to foil the evil plans of the 'Idea Men'. Tick and Arthur manage to thwart the Idea Men's plan to blow up the City Dam."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), The Tick aired "The Tick Vs. The Idea Men." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Tick arrives in 'The City' and shortly after meeting Arthur, his side-kick to be, is called into action to foil the evil plans of the 'Idea Men'. Tick and Arthur manage to thwart the Idea Men's plan to blow up the City Dam."
On this day in 1994 (in the U.S.), Weird Science aired "A Tale Of Two Lisas." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"With demands from both Gary and Wyatt for her time, Lisa splits herself in two and each half acts like the guy she's with and driving the boys crazy."
"With demands from both Gary and Wyatt for her time, Lisa splits herself in two and each half acts like the guy she's with and driving the boys crazy."
On this day in 1996 (in the U.S.), The Burning Zone aired "The Silent Tower." Officially, this served as the second episode to the program's first and only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Mass spontaneous suicide in new Chicago high rise is linked to chemical warfare agent. The inventor vanished in 1967, but his old office was located at the plot. A team member is taken prisoner in the building and contracts the poison."
"Mass spontaneous suicide in new Chicago high rise is linked to chemical warfare agent. The inventor vanished in 1967, but his old office was located at the plot. A team member is taken prisoner in the building and contracts the poison."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Ghost Stories -- a Horror-themed anthology series -- enjoyed its television premiere with the airing of its first episode, "Back Ward." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The new chief psychiatrist at an old mental institution is haunted by Images from the hospital's cruel past."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Ghost Stories -- a Horror-themed anthology series -- enjoyed its television premiere with the airing of its first episode, "Back Ward." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The new chief psychiatrist at an old mental institution is haunted by Images from the hospital's cruel past."
On this day in 1997 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Voyager aired "The Gift." Officially, this served as the second episode of the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary that's provided via IMDB.com:
"Seven of Nine, the Borg drone that Voyager severed from the collective, tries to resist as her natural human physiology tries to regenerate. It's up to Captain Janeway to convince her to embrace her humanity and join the Voyager crew. Meanwhile, Kes' telekinetic powers grow to such a point that she can no longer control them. In order to prevent Voyager from being destroyed, she decides she must leave the ship."
"Seven of Nine, the Borg drone that Voyager severed from the collective, tries to resist as her natural human physiology tries to regenerate. It's up to Captain Janeway to convince her to embrace her humanity and join the Voyager crew. Meanwhile, Kes' telekinetic powers grow to such a point that she can no longer control them. In order to prevent Voyager from being destroyed, she decides she must leave the ship."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Farscape aired "Through the Looking Glass." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as detailed by IMDB.com:
"Since the Moya can no longer Starburst, the crew doesn't feel they are safe on the Leviathan. Fearing the crew will leave, Moya attempts a Starburst. The crew is now separated on 3 different versions of Moya, and there is an unknown creature apparently attacking them."
"Since the Moya can no longer Starburst, the crew doesn't feel they are safe on the Leviathan. Fearing the crew will leave, Moya attempts a Starburst. The crew is now separated on 3 different versions of Moya, and there is an unknown creature apparently attacking them."
On this day in 1999 (in the U.S.), Sliders aired "Requiem." Officially, this served as the eleventh episode in the program's fifth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Through a series of slides, Rembrandt begins to have hallucinations about former team mate, Wade. When the team begin to see random vortexes opening around them, Rembrandt becomes convinced Wade is still alive and the vortex can lead him to her."
"Through a series of slides, Rembrandt begins to have hallucinations about former team mate, Wade. When the team begin to see random vortexes opening around them, Rembrandt becomes convinced Wade is still alive and the vortex can lead him to her."
On this day in 1999 (in Canada), So Weird aired "Siren." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"At a concert Fi meets a girl forced into entertainment slavery, for a reason. She is a siren, but unlike the evil ones depicted in legends, she just wants to go home and avoid the world."
"At a concert Fi meets a girl forced into entertainment slavery, for a reason. She is a siren, but unlike the evil ones depicted in legends, she just wants to go home and avoid the world."
On this day in 2000 (in the U.S.), Code Name: Eternity aired "All The News." Officially, this served as the seventeenth episode of the program's first (and only) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Bill Finn is sitting on death row waiting to be executed in two days time. He was given the death sentence for killing his partner, a fellow policeman. A reporter believes he was innocent and claims he has evidence that proves Banning set Finn up. Banning is worried that this reporter may be telling the truth and forces Myroc to hunt down Laura before the reporter manages to contact her. The last thing Banning wants is for the reporter to clear Finn and wants this possibility stopped, permanently!"
"Bill Finn is sitting on death row waiting to be executed in two days time. He was given the death sentence for killing his partner, a fellow policeman. A reporter believes he was innocent and claims he has evidence that proves Banning set Finn up. Banning is worried that this reporter may be telling the truth and forces Myroc to hunt down Laura before the reporter manages to contact her. The last thing Banning wants is for the reporter to clear Finn and wants this possibility stopped, permanently!"
On this day in 2003 (in the U.S.), Star Trek: Enterprise launched into its third season with the airing of "The Xindi." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Enterprise has been in the Delphic Expanse for six weeks and have yet to get any intel about the Xindi. Strange anomalies affect the ship, sending cargo flying violently through the bays, pockets of atmosphere losing gravity and other incidents defying the known laws of physics. T'Pol helps Trip's insomnia with an intimate Vulcan therapy. Archer and Trip find another race of Xindi imprisoned in a mine."
"Enterprise has been in the Delphic Expanse for six weeks and have yet to get any intel about the Xindi. Strange anomalies affect the ship, sending cargo flying violently through the bays, pockets of atmosphere losing gravity and other incidents defying the known laws of physics. T'Pol helps Trip's insomnia with an intimate Vulcan therapy. Archer and Trip find another race of Xindi imprisoned in a mine."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Stargate: Atlantis aired "Home." Officially, this served as the eighth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A strange energy generating mist allows travel back to Earth. But something's wrong."
"A strange energy generating mist allows travel back to Earth. But something's wrong."
On this day in 2004 (in the U.S.), Stargate: SG-1 aired "Sacrifices." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the long-running program's eighth season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Ishta and her band of female free Jaffa are in dire need of relocation after the system lord Moloc discovers there whereabouts. O'Neill offers them sanctuary at the SGC while Carter and others try to identify a suitable planet for them. When Ishta is invited to a summit of free Jaffa, she walks into a trap. Meanwhile, Teal'c is upset that his son Rya'c has decided to marry one of Ishta's followers, Ka'ryn. He feels that his son cannot both take a wife and be committed to the cause of freeing all Jaffa."
"Ishta and her band of female free Jaffa are in dire need of relocation after the system lord Moloc discovers there whereabouts. O'Neill offers them sanctuary at the SGC while Carter and others try to identify a suitable planet for them. When Ishta is invited to a summit of free Jaffa, she walks into a trap. Meanwhile, Teal'c is upset that his son Rya'c has decided to marry one of Ishta's followers, Ka'ryn. He feels that his son cannot both take a wife and be committed to the cause of freeing all Jaffa."
On this day in 2005 (in the United Kingdom), Captain Scarlet aired "Virus." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The Mysterons create a deadly virus that drives people to kill themselves. When it is accidentally uploaded to Skybase's computer system, it's up to Captain Scarlet and Destiny Angel to erase it before it's too late."
"The Mysterons create a deadly virus that drives people to kill themselves. When it is accidentally uploaded to Skybase's computer system, it's up to Captain Scarlet and Destiny Angel to erase it before it's too late."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), The Vampire Diaries aired its pilot episode. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Reeling from the death of her parents, 17-year-old Elena becomes interested in a handsome new student named Stefan, who's hiding a dark secret."
On this day in 2009 (in the U.S.), The Vampire Diaries aired its pilot episode. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Reeling from the death of her parents, 17-year-old Elena becomes interested in a handsome new student named Stefan, who's hiding a dark secret."
On this day in 2010 (in the U.S.), Haven aired "As You Were." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Audrey's birthday party is held at a nearby island resort during a storm. While there, a chameleon takes over the identity of one of the guests, leaving the group to figure out who it now is. At least one of the guests won't be returning to Haven alive."
"Audrey's birthday party is held at a nearby island resort during a storm. While there, a chameleon takes over the identity of one of the guests, leaving the group to figure out who it now is. At least one of the guests won't be returning to Haven alive."
On this day in 2011 (in the United Kingdom and Canada), Doctor Who aired "The Girl Who Waited." Officially, this served as the tenth episode of the (restarted) program's sixth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Amy is trapped in a quarantine facility where time moves faster than in reality, while the Doctor is confined to the TARDIS. Can Rory save his wife in time?"
"Amy is trapped in a quarantine facility where time moves faster than in reality, while the Doctor is confined to the TARDIS. Can Rory save his wife in time?"
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Alphas aired "Gods And Monsters." Officially, this served as the seventh episode of the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"When Jason Miller returns to school, he uses his newly-enhanced Alpha ability to form a neural network of classmates who bend to his will. Rosen begrudgingly agrees to team up with Stanton Parish to get Jason to release his mind slaves."
"When Jason Miller returns to school, he uses his newly-enhanced Alpha ability to form a neural network of classmates who bend to his will. Rosen begrudgingly agrees to team up with Stanton Parish to get Jason to release his mind slaves."
On this day in 2012 (in the U.S.), Warehouse 13 aired "Endless Wonder." Officially, this served as the seventh episode in the program's fourth season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Pete and Myka follow the trail of an artifact that seems to make people taller at first, only to cause them to get sick and die later. During the investigation, Pete gets involved with an attractive female drug company associate, who ends up suspecting Pete and Myka aren't just plain, average Secret Service agents. Meanwhile, Artie, Steve and Claudia follow up on the investigation of Brother Adrian and the missing artifacts."
"Pete and Myka follow the trail of an artifact that seems to make people taller at first, only to cause them to get sick and die later. During the investigation, Pete gets involved with an attractive female drug company associate, who ends up suspecting Pete and Myka aren't just plain, average Secret Service agents. Meanwhile, Artie, Steve and Claudia follow up on the investigation of Brother Adrian and the missing artifacts."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2012 (in the United Kingdom), Wolfblood tried to gnaw its way into the hearts of TV audiences. Officially, the first episode was titled "Lone Wolf," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Schoolgirl Maddy Smith is a wolfblood, daughter of parents who turn into wolves (not werewolves) at full moon, which will be her destiny when she is older. Her friend Shannon has taken photos which she believes to be proof of unusual creatures in the area. Surly new pupil Rhydian Morris arrives at Maddy's school. He has super-human strength when taunted and, angered, involuntarily changes into a wolf. Maddy decides she must protect him, not just for his own sake but to stop him exposing her family's secret and claims he is a distant cousin come to visit."
On this day in 2012 (in the United Kingdom), Wolfblood tried to gnaw its way into the hearts of TV audiences. Officially, the first episode was titled "Lone Wolf," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Schoolgirl Maddy Smith is a wolfblood, daughter of parents who turn into wolves (not werewolves) at full moon, which will be her destiny when she is older. Her friend Shannon has taken photos which she believes to be proof of unusual creatures in the area. Surly new pupil Rhydian Morris arrives at Maddy's school. He has super-human strength when taunted and, angered, involuntarily changes into a wolf. Maddy decides she must protect him, not just for his own sake but to stop him exposing her family's secret and claims he is a distant cousin come to visit."
On this day in 2013 (in the United Kingdom), Wolfblood aired "The Girl From Nowhere." Officially, this served as the second episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Emma and Daniel, Maddy's parents, let Rhydian stay with them but he is followed into school by Alric's daughter Jana, who claims her father has expelled her from his pack. Jana's feral behaviour does not go down well with her class-mates and she fights Jimi, who has accused her of stealing meat from his father's hotel. However, when Jana says she only wants to be friends with her, Maddy teaches her to control her impulses and her parents let her stay in an old caravan in woods adjoining their house."
"Emma and Daniel, Maddy's parents, let Rhydian stay with them but he is followed into school by Alric's daughter Jana, who claims her father has expelled her from his pack. Jana's feral behaviour does not go down well with her class-mates and she fights Jimi, who has accused her of stealing meat from his father's hotel. However, when Jana says she only wants to be friends with her, Maddy teaches her to control her impulses and her parents let her stay in an old caravan in woods adjoining their house."
It all came down to this ...
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Under The Dome aired "The Enemy Within." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's third (and final) season, functioning as the program's series' finale. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As the dome comes down, a final attempt is made to keep infected townspeople from impacting the outside world."
On this day in 2015 (in the U.S.), Under The Dome aired "The Enemy Within." Officially, this served as the thirteenth episode in the program's third (and final) season, functioning as the program's series' finale. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As the dome comes down, a final attempt is made to keep infected townspeople from impacting the outside world."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2017 (in India, Poland, Thailand, and the U.S.), The Orville launched itself onto the small screen. Officially, the first episode was titled "Old Wounds," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the 25th century, gifted galactic alliance fleet officer Ed Mercer;, who went rogue after a divorce over his wife's adultery with an alien, finally gets a shot at a command due to lack of qualified officers. The new star-ship captain eagerly recruits maverick buddy lieutenant Gordon Malloy and is reasonably happy with his incomplete, multi-species staff, setting out to pick up a yet to assign first officer on their first mission. As Malloy predicts, he freaks when he learns his XO is his ex Kelly Grayson, but can't wriggle out. The mission is not actually delivering supplies to a spatial labs-spangled space station, that was leading Dr. Aronov's cover for seeking assistance with his local time manipulation device, which has great economic but also military potential. As feared, the enemy Krill empire got wind of it and his a ship waiting for them, even a traitor in the lab. The new crew works together so well, Mercer reconsiders splitting it up."
On this day in 2017 (in India, Poland, Thailand, and the U.S.), The Orville launched itself onto the small screen. Officially, the first episode was titled "Old Wounds," and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"In the 25th century, gifted galactic alliance fleet officer Ed Mercer;, who went rogue after a divorce over his wife's adultery with an alien, finally gets a shot at a command due to lack of qualified officers. The new star-ship captain eagerly recruits maverick buddy lieutenant Gordon Malloy and is reasonably happy with his incomplete, multi-species staff, setting out to pick up a yet to assign first officer on their first mission. As Malloy predicts, he freaks when he learns his XO is his ex Kelly Grayson, but can't wriggle out. The mission is not actually delivering supplies to a spatial labs-spangled space station, that was leading Dr. Aronov's cover for seeking assistance with his local time manipulation device, which has great economic but also military potential. As feared, the enemy Krill empire got wind of it and his a ship waiting for them, even a traitor in the lab. The new crew works together so well, Mercer reconsiders splitting it up."
On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), Salvation aired "Hail Marry." Officially, this served as the twelfth episode in the program's second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The government's final plans for a doomsday scenario set in motion a surprising chain of events for Grace, Darius and Harris."
"The government's final plans for a doomsday scenario set in motion a surprising chain of events for Grace, Darius and Harris."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the first episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Thrust into an unsettling new reality in which her existence is void, Atiye encounters a familiar face at the place where it all began."
"Thrust into an unsettling new reality in which her existence is void, Atiye encounters a familiar face at the place where it all began."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the second episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Serdar orders Hannah to keep a close watch on Atiye, who soon discovers Serdar's link to Erhan's mining operation and meets a man from Erhan's past."
"Serdar orders Hannah to keep a close watch on Atiye, who soon discovers Serdar's link to Erhan's mining operation and meets a man from Erhan's past."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the third episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Atiye shows Nazim's notebook to Erhan and encounters the fertility symbol. Mustafa investigates Serap's past, and Atiye has a shocking realization."
"Atiye shows Nazim's notebook to Erhan and encounters the fertility symbol. Mustafa investigates Serap's past, and Atiye has a shocking realization."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the fourth episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As Ozan's fate hangs by a thread, Serdar scrambles to locate Atiye, who learns that she carries the world's only hope for a future."
"As Ozan's fate hangs by a thread, Serdar scrambles to locate Atiye, who learns that she carries the world's only hope for a future."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the fifth episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Melek begins to connect the dots, Hannah coerces Nazim into helping her find Erhan and a benevolent figure awaits Erhan and Atiye at Cappadocia."
"Melek begins to connect the dots, Hannah coerces Nazim into helping her find Erhan and a benevolent figure awaits Erhan and Atiye at Cappadocia."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the sixth episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Serap sends Melek a signal. Seher points Atiye to the stone inscriptions that would help Erhan remember her, but Atiye's journey hits a snag."
"Serap sends Melek a signal. Seher points Atiye to the stone inscriptions that would help Erhan remember her, but Atiye's journey hits a snag."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the seventh episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"As Elif's time runs out, Serdar reveals his dark, tragic beginnings and forces Atiye to lead him to the cave's entrance."
"As Elif's time runs out, Serdar reveals his dark, tragic beginnings and forces Atiye to lead him to the cave's entrance."
On this day in 2020 (in a whole host of countries around the world), The Gift aired the eighth episode of its second season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"The truth behind the deaths of pregnant women comes to light. Two parallel realities intersect as Atiye fulfills her quest - at a price."
"The truth behind the deaths of pregnant women comes to light. Two parallel realities intersect as Atiye fulfills her quest - at a price."
On this day in 2021 (in the U.S.), SurrealEstate aired "White Wedding." Officially, this served as the ninth episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Susan works to keep a dream wedding from becoming a nightmare, and the Donovan House strikes back."
"Susan works to keep a dream wedding from becoming a nightmare, and the Donovan House strikes back."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 2023 (in Brazil, Canada, and the U.S.), The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon aired "L'âme Perdue." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Daryl Dixon's arrival to France sets off a violent chain of events that inadvertently puts a young boy at the heart of a growing religious movement in danger."
On this day in 2023 (in Brazil, Canada, and the U.S.), The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon aired "L'âme Perdue." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Daryl Dixon's arrival to France sets off a violent chain of events that inadvertently puts a young boy at the heart of a growing religious movement in danger."
