On this day back in 1962, television history was made when The Jetsons premiered its very first episode, a little bit of lunacy entitled "Rosey the Robot." The show would last three seasons, and it won over its viewers detailing the adventures and misadventures of the space age family.
Ah, there was a time when Science Fiction relied heavily on its gadgets and overall gadgetry, and such was the case with TV's Gemini Man. Premiering on this day in 1976 and lasting for all of eleven episode, Gemini Man starred Ben Murphy in the guise of 'Sam Casey,' a secret agent who found himself permanently invisible due to exposure of a special form of radiation; his agency found a means to render him visible again by use of a 'DNA stabilizer' built handily into a common wristwatch. The trick? He could still vanish for the purposes of his secret agent role but for no longer than 15 minutes in any twenty-four hour period, otherwise risking death due to the strain on his system. It was clever but not clever enough to get out of a single season on television.
Legendary character talent and Academy-Award nomination actor Walter Pidgeon -- who played 'Dr. Morbius' in 1956's iconic Forbidden Planet -- was definitely a force to be reckoned with, and we were fortunate to get him to come over and play on SciFi's side of the fence. Genre fans might also remember him from The Gorilla (1930), Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea (1961), Cinderella (1965), The Screaming Woman (1972), The Neptune Factor (1973), and Live Again Die Again (1974). Though he's no longer with us, Pidgeon was born on this day in 1897.
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Stuntman and actor Robert Herron amassed an incredible, incredible resume ... one totalling nearly three hundred and fifty different screen credits. It might be hard to catch a glimpse of his face in between the dodging and the falling that goes along with stunt work, but -- for good measure -- he played no less than 'Kahless' himself in an episode of the classic Star Trek. Though he's no longer with us, Herron was born on this day in 1924.
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As I've often said, one of the appealing traits that Science Fiction possesses is its ability to blend with practically any other genre of record. For example, 1980's Death Watch -- which starred the lovely Romy Schneider -- is as much a drama as it is SciFi in that its story uses futuristic technology to track a woman suffering a terminal illness through her decline, all for the purpose of television ratings. Though she's no longer with us, Schneider was born on this day in 1938.
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Much of what Anne Randall did as an actress was in far more conventional fare, but a single appearance aboard the seminal Westworld (1973) is certainly enough to draw mention from these pages. (And speaking of pages? Why, she appeared in the pages of Playboy, for good measure.) A quick glance at her professional profile shows she also turned up in Rod Serling's Night Gallery, The Night Strangler (1973), and The Day The Earth Got Stoned (1979). Randall was born on this day in 1944.
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Ah, those Cardassian ladies are as duplicitous as they are divine! Caroline Lagerfelt played 'Makbar' in a guest spot aboard Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She's also garnered screen visits to The Twilight Zone, The X-Files, The Lake (1998), Minority Report (2002), Buffy The Vampire Slayer, and Fox TV's Gotham. Lagerfelt was born on this day in 1947.
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Enjoying a birthday on this date is the luscious Maren Jensen best known for her portrayal of Athena in the original TV version of Battlestar Galactica. Her character openly pined for Starbuck throughout the entire first (and only) season, and there's a part of me that hopes they still somehow ended up together! Jensen was born in 1956.
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Rosalind Allen hasn't been seen all that much of late, but Science Fiction fans might recognize her from her work aboard Star Trek: The Next Generation and SeaQuest 2032. Allen was born on this day in 1957.
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The lovely Rosalind Chao started out on Star Trek: The Next Generation and continued on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine when her character's husband -- Chief Myles O'Brien -- took a post there. After Trek, she's gone on to a series of roles in movies and television including Imposter (2001), The O.C., and The Event. Chao was born on this day back in 1957.
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Elizabeth Peña built a career around solid performances involving smart and tough women dealing with the circumstances of whatever world her characters were deposited within. Truth be told, she didn't appear in very much genre-specific work, but she did enjoy exposure in Batteries Not Included, The Invaders, It Came From Outer Space II, and The Outer Limits. Though she's no longer with us, Peña was born on this day in 1959.
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There's no doubt in my mind that actor Jason Alexander will always be fondly remember as the helplessly pathetic 'George Constanza' on NBC's long-running Seinfeld sitcom, but allegedly the man is a confessed Trek fan as well. To satiate his appetite, he took a guest role aboard Star Trek: Voyager's "Think Tank," a fifth season adventure that saw Capt. Janeway aligning with a group of problem solvers on her quest to get the crew home. Alexander was born on this day in 1959.
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Jason Carter was just one of the many faces who had a chance to shine as part of the growing ensemble-effort that became Babylon 5. As for other genre work? The actor found employment aboard Tales Of The Unexpected, She-Wolf Of London, Viper, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman, The Sentinel, Roar, 3rd Rock From The Sun, Good Vs Evil, The Mesmerist (2002), Angel, Demon Under Glass (2002), Dead End Road (2004), The Daughters Of Darkness (2007), The Final Curtain (2007), Revamped (2007), Blood Ties (2009), Vampire (2010), and The Dead Matter (2010). Carter was born on this day in 1960.
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Well, well, well ... somebody's got a little something in the oven, am I right? That someone would be none other than actress Janelle Brady, and she found herself in some -- ahem -- growing jeopardy for her work aboard Class Of Nuke 'Em High (1986). She also enjoyed a bit of screen time aboard Teen Wolf Too (1987). Brady was born on this day in 1961.
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The venerable Chi McBride joined Will Smith in the big screen adaptation of Isaac Asimov's classic, I, Robot (2004), for 20th Century Fox Films. A fan favorite of many genres, McBride was born on this day in 1961.
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Director Alex Proyas has a long career affiliated with some quality genre projects, including marshaling such projects to the screen as The Crow, Dark City, I Robot, and Knowing. Proyas was born on this day in 1963.
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Sylvia Seidel leaves behind a resume of over two dozen different screen credits, some of which fall squarely into the realms of the Fantastic. Fans might know her name from The NeverEnding Story (1984), Halfway Across The Galaxy And Turn Left, and a handful of convention dramas. Though she's no longer with us, Seidel was born on this day in 1969.
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The delicious Jaime Bergman appeared in the direct-to-DVD monster movie Boa Vs. Python (2004). Bergman was born on this day in 1975.
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New Zealand actress Katrina Browne found a bit of screen success in small roles across a variety of projects. Genre fans might know her best from such enterprises as The Ugly (1997), Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, The Legend Of William Tell, Young Hercules, The Dark Knight, Power Rangers Ninja Storm, Power Rangers DinoThunder, The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe (2005), and Perfect Creature (2006). Browne was born on this day in 1975.
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Ouch! Depending upon whose version of events you choose to believe, producing partners Phil Lord and Christopher Miller "chose" to walk away from Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018), a film which performed so poorly it caused the Mouse House to rethink its entire production plan for the galaxy far, far away. Rumors persisted about the duos unprofessional approach on the set, and Ron Howard was brought in to finish the film. (For all its blemishes, Solo still works for me, though I'll agree with those who insist its story and pacing leaves a lot to be desired.) Of the two, Miller was born on this day in 1975.
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Kip Pardue can be seen (and heard) on screens big and small, having both appeared in the flesh as well as provided voiceovers for some gaming properties. Genre fans might know his name from The Wizard Of Gore (2007), Princess (2008), Hostel: Part III (2011), Once Upon A Time, and Runaways. Pardue was born on this day in 1975.
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Some are born to be the superhero, and some are born to help them out: such is the case of Warren Kole, who can be seen as one of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s many bridge technicians aboard Marvel's The Avengers. Kole was born on this day in 1977.
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Lovely Keri Lynn Pratt joined Tom Welling and the crew for several episodes of the WB's Smallville, filling in the shoes of ace reporter Cat Grant (pictured above). Pratt was born on this day in 1978.
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Anthony Mackie soared to success in the role of Sam Wilson -- aka Falcon (pictured) -- in the Marvel Universe's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Mackie was born on this day in 1978.
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Laura Dickinson -- now apparently going under the name of LC Powell -- did a bit of uncredited screen work aboard an episode of The Orville. Dickinson was born on this day in 1979.
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I first discovered Alyssa Sutherland as playing the dangerously disturbed 'Queen Aslaug' aboard History Channel's epic Vikings series, and thankfully she dipped her toes into genre projects in the guise of no less than Hollywood siren 'Hedy Lamarr' in NBC's SciFi series Timeless. Sutherland was born on this day in 1982.
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Quickest way to a man's heart? His stomach. Next quickest way to his heart? Cosplay. Or so I'm told! In any event, the lovely Adult film actress (or should I say temptress?) Dani Daniels certainly knows a thing or two about dressing up for show. She's also been involved in the Adult-themed flicks The XXX Adventures of Hawkman & Hawkgirl: An Extreme Comixxx Parody (2013), Spider-Man XXX 2: An Axel Braun Parody (2014), and Beauty and the Beast XXX: An Erotic Tale (2016). Plus she can throw on a 'Slave Leia' costume just for giggles. Daniels was born on this day in 1989.
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On this day in 1934 (in Finland), all the audiences could see was Gold in their eyes. Directed by Karl Hartl from a script by Rolf E. Vanloo, the SciFi/Mystery starred Hans Albers, Friedrich Kayßler, and Brigitte Helm. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"After his colleague and a mentor, Prof. Achenbach dies in a set-up accident, while trying to produce gold from the lead, Werner Holk seeks revenge. Meanwhile, a British millionaire suggests that Holk work on him on a similar project."
"After his colleague and a mentor, Prof. Achenbach dies in a set-up accident, while trying to produce gold from the lead, Werner Holk seeks revenge. Meanwhile, a British millionaire suggests that Holk work on him on a similar project."
A star is born! Being perfectly honest, I've never seen Charly (1968), the SciFi/Drama starring Cliff Robertson and Claire Bloom that was released on this day in 1968; but I have read the story -- "Flowers for Algernon" -- upon which it is based. For those unaware, here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"An intellectually disabled man undergoes an experiment that gives him the intelligence of a genius."
"An intellectually disabled man undergoes an experiment that gives him the intelligence of a genius."
A star is born! On this day in 1974 (in the Soviet Union), Moscow: Cassiopea ( aka Moskva-Kassiopeya) launched the youngest among us into the Final Frontier ... making them no longer among us. Directed by Richard Viktorov from a script by Isai Kuznetsov and Avenir Zak, the film starred Innokentiy Smoktunovskiy, Misha Yershov, Aleksandr Grigoryev. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Several children go to a lifelong space mission to Cassiopeia because they don't want to go to school."
"Several children go to a lifelong space mission to Cassiopeia because they don't want to go to school."
A star is born! On this day in 1977 (in Italy), War Of The Planets was finally waged ... on the silver screen! Written (in part) and directed by Alfonso Brescia, the SciFi/Fantasy starred John Richardson, Yanti Somer, and West Buchanan. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A strange signal arrives on the Earth disturbing all communications, while a UFO appears above the Antarctic sea. Captain Alex Hamilton is sent with his spaceship and crew to the space outside the Solar System to find the origin of that signal. They reach an unknown planet where a giant robot enslaved a whole population of humanoids by taking their psychic energies. The robot's got his eyes on the Earth, too."
"A strange signal arrives on the Earth disturbing all communications, while a UFO appears above the Antarctic sea. Captain Alex Hamilton is sent with his spaceship and crew to the space outside the Solar System to find the origin of that signal. They reach an unknown planet where a giant robot enslaved a whole population of humanoids by taking their psychic energies. The robot's got his eyes on the Earth, too."
A star is born! On this day in 1988 (in the United Kingdom), Future Hunters finally made their stand with its release on home video. Directed by Cirio H. Santiago, the SciFi/Thriller starred Robert Patrick, Linda Carol, and Ed Crick. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A man from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to prevent the coming nuclear holocaust and enlists the help of a young couple."
"A man from a post-apocalyptic future travels back in time to prevent the coming nuclear holocaust and enlists the help of a young couple."
A star is born! On this day in 1989, the SciFi/Telefilm Not Quite Human II took another stab at portraying what everyday Artificial Intelligence could look like. Directed by Eric Luke, the SciFi/Comedy starred Jay Underwood and Robyn Lively, and here's the plot summary that's provided by IMDB.com:
"Chip, the android boy is back. This time, he is off to college, suffering from a computer virus and in love with Roberta, another android. Will there be a happy ending?"
"Chip, the android boy is back. This time, he is off to college, suffering from a computer virus and in love with Roberta, another android. Will there be a happy ending?"
A star is born ... and it's been fully animated! On this day in 1995 (in Japan), the good people of Tokyo were treated to the silver screen launch of Ghost In The Shell. Based on the manga by Shirow Masamune, the SciFi/Anime was directed by Mamoru Oshii and starred the voices of Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, and Akio Ôtsuka. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
For the record:
At the 1996 Annie Awards (which recognizes excellence in the field of animated filmmaking), Ghost In The Shell enjoyed five nominations (but no wins) in such categories as 'Best Individual Achievement: Producing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Writing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Production Design,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Direction,' and 'Best Animated Feature.' The film also enjoyed a bit of praise with screenings on the film festival circuit.
"A cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master."
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At the 1996 Annie Awards (which recognizes excellence in the field of animated filmmaking), Ghost In The Shell enjoyed five nominations (but no wins) in such categories as 'Best Individual Achievement: Producing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Writing,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Production Design,' 'Best Individual Achievement: Direction,' and 'Best Animated Feature.' The film also enjoyed a bit of praise with screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! Mark my words: it's never safe to go back in the water! On this day in 2006, the Fantasy/Telefilm Kraken: Tentacles Of The Deep aired on television. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Thirty years ago, Ray Reiter witnessed the brutal death of his parents at sea by a strange, octopus-like creature. Now determined to exact revenge, he joins archaeologist Nicole on a perilous high-seas expedition to find a legendary Greek Opal - said to be guarded by the very beast that murdered his family. As they come face to face with the killer Kraken, they must also battle a ruthless crime lord, who will stop at nothing to seize the coveted treasure for himself."
"Thirty years ago, Ray Reiter witnessed the brutal death of his parents at sea by a strange, octopus-like creature. Now determined to exact revenge, he joins archaeologist Nicole on a perilous high-seas expedition to find a legendary Greek Opal - said to be guarded by the very beast that murdered his family. As they come face to face with the killer Kraken, they must also battle a ruthless crime lord, who will stop at nothing to seize the coveted treasure for himself."
A star is born! On this day in 2008, Death Racers enjoyed its release in the U.S. home video marketplace. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"In a dystopian future, contestants compete in a cross-country road race in which killing is part of the game."
"In a dystopian future, contestants compete in a cross-country road race in which killing is part of the game."
On this day in 2008 (in Singapore), the 1989-produced Sundown: The Vampire In Retreat enjoyed a special DVD release. Written (in part) and directed by Anthony Hickox, the Horror/Comedy starred David Carradine, Bruce Campbell, and Morgan Brittany. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sun cream to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences."
"Reclusive vampires lounge in a lonely American town. They wear sun cream to protect themselves. A descendant of Van Helsing arrives with hilarious consequences."
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in the United Kingdom), Anti Matter enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Raindance Film Festival. Written and directed by Keir Burrows, the SciFi/Drama starred Yaiza Figueroa, Philippa Carson, and Tom Barber-Duffy. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"A scientist faces the question of what makes us whole and if there is a part of us that is not part of this physical world when she discovers how to travel through a worm hole."
For the record:
In the United Kingom, the National Film Academy celebrates the pictures conceived and produced by both established as well as independent visionaries (and their crews). At their 2018 ceremony, they nominated Anti Matter in the category of Best Action Feature.
"A scientist faces the question of what makes us whole and if there is a part of us that is not part of this physical world when she discovers how to travel through a worm hole."
For the record:
In the United Kingom, the National Film Academy celebrates the pictures conceived and produced by both established as well as independent visionaries (and their crews). At their 2018 ceremony, they nominated Anti Matter in the category of Best Action Feature.
On this day in 2016, the 2014-produced Beauty And The Beast enjoyed its U.S. release. The Fantasy starred Vincent Cassel and Léa Seydoux, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"An unexpected romance blooms after the the youngest daughter of a merchant who has fallen on hard times offers herself to the mysterious beast to which her father has become indebted."
"An unexpected romance blooms after the the youngest daughter of a merchant who has fallen on hard times offers herself to the mysterious beast to which her father has become indebted."
On this day in 2016 (in the Netherlands), society-at-large was treated to yet another view of the Apocalypse with Daylight's End. It starred Johnny Strong and Lance Henriksen, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Years after a mysterious plague has devastated the planet and turned most of humanity into blood-hungry creatures, a rogue drifter on a vengeful hunt stumbles across a band of survivors in an abandoned police station and reluctantly agrees to try to help them defend themselves and escape to the sanctuary they so desperately need."
"Years after a mysterious plague has devastated the planet and turned most of humanity into blood-hungry creatures, a rogue drifter on a vengeful hunt stumbles across a band of survivors in an abandoned police station and reluctantly agrees to try to help them defend themselves and escape to the sanctuary they so desperately need."
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in Switzerland), Hidden Reserves (aka Stille Reserven) enjoyed its big screen premiere. Written (in part) and directed by Valentin Hitz, the SciFi/Drama starred Clemens Schick, Lena Lauzemis, and Marion Mitterhammer. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Vincent an insurance salesman of a corrupt corporation that bleeds every last dime from deceased debtors begins to rethink his stance on humanity after he meets someone who goes against the very system he has lived by for many years."
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To the film's credit, Hidden Reserves garnered an extra bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"Vincent an insurance salesman of a corrupt corporation that bleeds every last dime from deceased debtors begins to rethink his stance on humanity after he meets someone who goes against the very system he has lived by for many years."
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To the film's credit, Hidden Reserves garnered an extra bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
A star is born! On this day in 2016 (in Trinidad & Tobago), Tomb enjoyed its first theatrical exhibition ever when it played for audiences in attendance of the Trinidad & Tobago Film Festival. Written and directed by Nick Attin, the SciFi/Fantasy starred Anokha Baptiste, Alister Edwards, and Rebecca M. Foster. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"An Astronaut responding to a distress beacon in deep space slips into a wormhole and finds himself in the afterlife."
"An Astronaut responding to a distress beacon in deep space slips into a wormhole and finds himself in the afterlife."
A star is born! On this day in 2018 (in the U.S.), audiences in attendance of the Fantastic Fest were treated to the theatrical premiere of All The Gods In The Sky (aka Tous les dieux du ciel). Written and directed by Quarxx, the SciFi/Drama starred Jean-Luc Couchard, Melanie Gaydos, and Zelie Rixhon. According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"30-year-old factory worker Simon lives a solitary existence on a decrepit farm in the remote French countryside. Devoting his time to caring for his sister Estelle, who was left severely disabled when a childhood game went horribly wrong, Simon is plagued by guilt and depression. But he sees a way out, looking to otherworldly forces as a means of liberating both himself and his sister from the corporeal prisons in which they are confined."
For the record:
To the film's credit, All The Gods In The Sky earned an extra bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
"30-year-old factory worker Simon lives a solitary existence on a decrepit farm in the remote French countryside. Devoting his time to caring for his sister Estelle, who was left severely disabled when a childhood game went horribly wrong, Simon is plagued by guilt and depression. But he sees a way out, looking to otherworldly forces as a means of liberating both himself and his sister from the corporeal prisons in which they are confined."
For the record:
To the film's credit, All The Gods In The Sky earned an extra bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1962 (in the U.S.), The Jetsons aired "Rosey The Robot." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Jetsons hire a robot maid."
On this day in 1962 (in the U.S.), The Jetsons aired "Rosey The Robot." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Jetsons hire a robot maid."
Back in 1963, The Outer Limits was only first finding itself. Its second episode, "The Hundred Days of the Dragon," premiered on this day back then, and here's the summary from IMDB.com:
"The election draws near and William Lyons Selby seems destined to win. Elsewhere, the communist nation of dictator Li Kwan has achieved a remarkable breakthrough: a serum that renders human flesh plastic. A simple injection and a process of molding allows an agent to quietly murder Selby and take his place! America has elected a spy to the highest office in that nation. Selby's daughter and his aide suspect all is not right, but have no idea what the real problem is. One thing seems certain: if they can't find out soon, the problem of "who's who" is sure to widen, and America will fall to an insidious enemy without firing a shot..."
"The election draws near and William Lyons Selby seems destined to win. Elsewhere, the communist nation of dictator Li Kwan has achieved a remarkable breakthrough: a serum that renders human flesh plastic. A simple injection and a process of molding allows an agent to quietly murder Selby and take his place! America has elected a spy to the highest office in that nation. Selby's daughter and his aide suspect all is not right, but have no idea what the real problem is. One thing seems certain: if they can't find out soon, the problem of "who's who" is sure to widen, and America will fall to an insidious enemy without firing a shot..."
On this day in 1967 (in the United Kingdom), Doctor Who aired "The Tomb Of The Cybermen: Part 4." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's fifth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Klieg attempts to do a deal with the Cybercontroller while the Doctor tries to find a way to refreeze the Cybermen permanently."
"Klieg attempts to do a deal with the Cybercontroller while the Doctor tries to find a way to refreeze the Cybermen permanently."
On this day in 1970, Ace Of Wands aired "Now You See It, Now You Don't: Part 2." This served as the ninth episode in the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by TV.com:
"Falk has imprisoned Lulli and Sam in his houseboat. Tarot must prevent him from putting his diabolical plan into effect."
"Falk has imprisoned Lulli and Sam in his houseboat. Tarot must prevent him from putting his diabolical plan into effect."
On this day in 1973, Moonbase 3 aired "Achilles Heel." This served as the third episode in the program's only season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"While Caulder is pressurised to deliver results from Moonbase 3's research programme under threat of budget cuts, the CORA radio astronomy project is thrown into disarray by a series of accidents. As the situation develops it becomes apparent that one of the three CORA scientists - Adam Blaney, Bill Knight and Kate Weyman - is suffering from a mental breakdown and is sabotaging the project."
"While Caulder is pressurised to deliver results from Moonbase 3's research programme under threat of budget cuts, the CORA radio astronomy project is thrown into disarray by a series of accidents. As the situation develops it becomes apparent that one of the three CORA scientists - Adam Blaney, Bill Knight and Kate Weyman - is suffering from a mental breakdown and is sabotaging the project."
It all began right here ...
On this day in 1976, Gemini Man launched its first (and only) season after hitting the airwaves the previous spring with a popular telefilm. The first episode was titled "Smithereens," and here's the plot summary compliments of TV.com:
"Sam is assigned to drive a truck transporting a secret fuel booster that can triple fuel economy in cars, along with the man who developed it. Not only is the additive dangerously unstable and explosive, the scientist has sold out to the oil industry and is now trying to eliminate Sam and all evidence of the chemical."
On this day in 1976, Gemini Man launched its first (and only) season after hitting the airwaves the previous spring with a popular telefilm. The first episode was titled "Smithereens," and here's the plot summary compliments of TV.com:
"Sam is assigned to drive a truck transporting a secret fuel booster that can triple fuel economy in cars, along with the man who developed it. Not only is the additive dangerously unstable and explosive, the scientist has sold out to the oil industry and is now trying to eliminate Sam and all evidence of the chemical."
On this day back in 1977, the TV show Logan's Run premiered "The Collectors," an episode wherein Logan and Jessica believes they've finally reached Sanctuary. Could it be true? (Hint: probably not!)
On this day in 1978, Doctor Who aired "The Ribos Operation: Part 4." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's sixteenth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"The Doctor returns to the city to keep an eye on the Graff, leaving Romana, K9 and Garron to search for Unstoffe and the first segment.However, Garron double crosses them and steals the tracer."
"The Doctor returns to the city to keep an eye on the Graff, leaving Romana, K9 and Garron to search for Unstoffe and the first segment.However, Garron double crosses them and steals the tracer."
Does anyone remember Jason of Star Command? I sure do. I can remember having a lot of fun with the program was in the late '70's. On this day back in 1978, the episode "Escape from Dragos" premiered, and the story saw Jason and Commander Canarvin escaping from some galactic prison.
On this day in 1984 (in the United Kingdom), Terrahawks aired "Operation S.A.S." Officially, this served as the fourth episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"When Yung Star seizes his chance to fly to Earth, Zelda makes him take Yuri the Space Bear along with him. Later, Kate is captured and Ninestein decides that it will take an SAS-type operation to rescue her."
"When Yung Star seizes his chance to fly to Earth, Zelda makes him take Yuri the Space Bear along with him. Later, Kate is captured and Ninestein decides that it will take an SAS-type operation to rescue her."
On this day in 1986, The Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers aired "Wildfire." This (technically) served as the program's seventh episode (the episodes were aired wildly out of order), and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"While transporting some highly volatile isotopes, the Rangers encounter Wildfire. A rogue whose wanted in by several governments and criminals. With their engines damaged, the Rangers have to find a way who will stop at nothing to get Wildfire."
"While transporting some highly volatile isotopes, the Rangers encounter Wildfire. A rogue whose wanted in by several governments and criminals. With their engines damaged, the Rangers have to find a way who will stop at nothing to get Wildfire."
Meanwhile -- in TV syndication back in 1989 -- Star Trek: The Next Generation's third season premiered with an episode titled "Evolution." Here's the (edited) plot summary, compliments of IMDB.com:
"The Enterprise is carrying an eminent scientist, Dr. Paul Stubbs, to the site of a binary star where they are expecting a massive stellar explosion to occur in a few hours. He has been waiting many years for this to occur and has devoted his entire life to its study. The Enterprise however begins to suffer from a series of malfunctions, some minor but others far more serious."
"The Enterprise is carrying an eminent scientist, Dr. Paul Stubbs, to the site of a binary star where they are expecting a massive stellar explosion to occur in a few hours. He has been waiting many years for this to occur and has devoted his entire life to its study. The Enterprise however begins to suffer from a series of malfunctions, some minor but others far more serious."
On this day in 1994, The X-Files aired "The Host." This served as the second episode of the program's second season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"Mulder pursues a humanoid, parasitic organism that uses sewage systems as its home."
"Mulder pursues a humanoid, parasitic organism that uses sewage systems as its home."
On this day in 2000, Batman Beyond aired "Untouchable." This served as the second episode of the program's third (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Batman hunts for a mysterious criminal with a personal repulsion field and one of the occupants of a medical research lab may be that person."
"Batman hunts for a mysterious criminal with a personal repulsion field and one of the occupants of a medical research lab may be that person."
On this day in 2000, the animated Max Steel aired "Spear-Carriers." This served as the sixth episode of the program's first season, and here's the plot summary as provided by DailyMotion.Com:
"Max Steel and his team are introduced to their new mobile base called ‘The Behemoth’ to investigate several aircrafts being hijack at midair."
"Max Steel and his team are introduced to their new mobile base called ‘The Behemoth’ to investigate several aircrafts being hijack at midair."
On this day in 2002 (in the United Kingdom), Farscape premiered "Crichton Kicks." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's fourth (and final) season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Crichton, now aboard a dying leviathan named Elac, encounters an alien named Sikozu who aids him in stopping the Grudeks who are intent on obtaining toubray (Leviathan neural cluster tissue)."
"Crichton, now aboard a dying leviathan named Elac, encounters an alien named Sikozu who aids him in stopping the Grudeks who are intent on obtaining toubray (Leviathan neural cluster tissue)."
On this day in 2008, Syfy's Eureka aired "From Fear To Eternity." This served as the eighth episode in the program's third season, and here's the plot summary from IMDB.com:
"All of Eva Thorne's secrets are revealed when she pushes for early destruction of the bunker. Zoe begins to experience the effect of the substance in which she slipped, leaving Carter to risk his life and job in order to save her."
"All of Eva Thorne's secrets are revealed when she pushes for early destruction of the bunker. Zoe begins to experience the effect of the substance in which she slipped, leaving Carter to risk his life and job in order to save her."
On this day in 2008, the Fringe Division was just getting started, and the show aired the third episode of its first season. The hour was titled "The Ghost Network," and here's the (edited) plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"The team investigates a young man, Roy McComb, who seems to have the ability to predict major incidents before they happen. When they search his apartment, they find drawings and models of a variety of attacks, including the flight from Germany. In the most recent incident, a bus load of people are gassed and a bag stolen from an undercover narcotics agent."
"The team investigates a young man, Roy McComb, who seems to have the ability to predict major incidents before they happen. When they search his apartment, they find drawings and models of a variety of attacks, including the flight from Germany. In the most recent incident, a bus load of people are gassed and a bag stolen from an undercover narcotics agent."
On this day in 2010 (in Hungary), Doctor Who aired "The Poison Sky." Officially, this served as the fifth episode in the re-launched program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"With planet Earth choking under the poison sky, the Doctor must stop the Sontarans' threat to the planet."
"With planet Earth choking under the poison sky, the Doctor must stop the Sontarans' threat to the planet."
On this day in 2011, Fox TV's Fringe came back from its third season finale with the premiere of its fourth, an hour titled "Neither Here Nor There." According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"Just one week after Peter Bishop saved the day and was then wiped from existence, the truce between the two worlds remains intact and the two sides are forced to work together. Lincoln Lee joins the Fringe team as they investigate a shapeshifter case that is very personal to him."
"Just one week after Peter Bishop saved the day and was then wiped from existence, the truce between the two worlds remains intact and the two sides are forced to work together. Lincoln Lee joins the Fringe team as they investigate a shapeshifter case that is very personal to him."
On this day in 2011, Star Wars: The Clone Wars aired "Prisoners." Officially, this served as the third episode in the program's fourth season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Only Prince Lee-Char and Padawan Ahsoka Tano have escaped capture and must find a way to free their comrades as well as the entire planet from the impending rule of Riff Tamson."
"Only Prince Lee-Char and Padawan Ahsoka Tano have escaped capture and must find a way to free their comrades as well as the entire planet from the impending rule of Riff Tamson."
On this day in 2013 (in the U.S.), Ms. Vampy's Bites aired "Texting Etiquette." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Back by popular demand, Ms. Vampy launches her new interactive advice show MS. VAMPY'S BITES. Many of you have asked where she has been lately. Well, she went back to school and is now a Life Coach. These days, Ms. Vampy lives in her Hollywood Villa and is a Life Coach to the rich and famous. She is often seen on night shoots, shopping in Beverly Hills for Dior or hanging out at Lakers' games. She loves 80s rock and disco, her favorite band is Vampire Weekend and she never misses American Idol, The Voice or Millionaire Matchmaker on TV. Her secret dream is to join the cast of HBO's True Blood (of course, she thinks it's a "reality" show)! She enjoys Godiva Chocolates and Bloody Marys and she loves to play Xbox when she's feeling feisty. While she has yet to marry or have children, she freely admits to being boy crazy and hopes to someday make-out with Robert Pattinson. Ms. Vampy is forever sexy, funny, young, and obnoxious, but her heart is as big as her mouth. If she ever bites you, it'll be with love!"
"Back by popular demand, Ms. Vampy launches her new interactive advice show MS. VAMPY'S BITES. Many of you have asked where she has been lately. Well, she went back to school and is now a Life Coach. These days, Ms. Vampy lives in her Hollywood Villa and is a Life Coach to the rich and famous. She is often seen on night shoots, shopping in Beverly Hills for Dior or hanging out at Lakers' games. She loves 80s rock and disco, her favorite band is Vampire Weekend and she never misses American Idol, The Voice or Millionaire Matchmaker on TV. Her secret dream is to join the cast of HBO's True Blood (of course, she thinks it's a "reality" show)! She enjoys Godiva Chocolates and Bloody Marys and she loves to play Xbox when she's feeling feisty. While she has yet to marry or have children, she freely admits to being boy crazy and hopes to someday make-out with Robert Pattinson. Ms. Vampy is forever sexy, funny, young, and obnoxious, but her heart is as big as her mouth. If she ever bites you, it'll be with love!"
On this day in 2014 (in the U.S.), TV's Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D. aired "Shadows." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's second season, and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Carl Creel is sent after an item that was stolen from Hydra during WWII. Fitz tries to cope with his mental issues."
"Carl Creel is sent after an item that was stolen from Hydra during WWII. Fitz tries to cope with his mental issues."
On this day in 2016 (in the U.S. and in a whole host of countries around the world), The Exorcist aired "Chapter One: And Let My Cry Come Unto Thee." Officially, this served as the first episode in the program's first season. Here's the plot summary as provided by our friends at IMDB.com:
"Angela Rance suspects a demonic presence has entered her home, and enlists the help of Father Tomas Ortega, who calls on experienced exorcist Father Marcus Keane."
"Angela Rance suspects a demonic presence has entered her home, and enlists the help of Father Tomas Ortega, who calls on experienced exorcist Father Marcus Keane."
On this day in 2020 (in the U.S.), The 100 aired "The Dying Of The Light." Officially, this served as the fifteenth episode in the program's seventh (and final) season; and here's the plot summary as provided by IMDB.com:
"Clarke and Octavia mount a desperate rescue mission as the Disciples close in on what they want."
"Clarke and Octavia mount a desperate rescue mission as the Disciples close in on what they want."
