TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday May 14th, 2025
On this day in 1966,
season 3 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 36: The Gunfighters - Johnny Ringo (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
Earp comes to Steven's rescue and arrests Phineas Clanton, prompting the Clantons to decide to enlist the help of Johnny Ringo. Starring William Hartnell as The Doctor.
On this day in 2009,
season 8 of Smallville
episode 22: Doomsday
was first broadcast.
Rokk Krinn teleports from the 31st Century to give Clark (Tom Welling) another Justice League time-traveling ring so he can exile Davis/Doomsday to the future;Lois accidentally finds the ring, and gets zapped into the future.
On this day in 1977,
season of 2000 A.D.
episode 12: Flesh Book One (part 12 of 19)
was first broadcast.
Flesh is a recurring story in the weekly anthology comic 2000 AD created by writer Pat Mills.
Happy 82nd Birthday Richard Peto!
Richard Peto, British professor of Medical Statistics and epidemiology, was born on this day in 1943.
Author of Peto's Paradox, which states that, at the species level, the incidence of cancer does not appear to correlate with the number of cells in an organism.
On this day in 2013,
Back To The 80s
first opened in theaters.
McGrew (Miles Wartes), a high school senior living in the 80's, gets transported into the future. He must race against the clock to get back to the 80's before his senior prom.
Happy 50th Birthday Chris Kramer!
Chris Kramer, Canadian actor, was born on this day in 1975.
Traveled as Morgan in the TV series The Collector episode "The Cowboy" (2005)
On this day in 2001,
season 4 of Port Charles
episode 245: 1016 Time In A Bottle
was first broadcast.
Ian and Eve (Julie Pinson) travel back in time thanks to the morca root.
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of Star Trek: The Next Generation
episode 24: The Neutral Zone
was first broadcast.
The crew discovers their cryogenically preserved bodies on a 20th century satellite. Featuring Jonathan Frakes as Commander Riker.
Happy 60th Birthday Eoin Colfer!
Eoin Colfer, Irish author of children's books, was born on this day in 1965.
Author of the novels Artemis Fowl and the Lost Colony (2006), and Artemis Fowl and the Time Paradox (2008)
On this day in 1994,
A.P.E.X.
first opened in theaters.
A time-travel experiment in which a robot probe is sent from the year 2073 to the year 1973 goes terribly wrong thrusting a man named Nicholas Sinclair into a plague ravaged alternate time-line.
On this day in 1992,
season 2 of Kappatoo
episode 6: Dangerous Times
was first broadcast.
The continuing adventures of Kappatoo (Simon Nash), a 23rd century kid, who time-swaps with his 20th century counterpart, Simon Casmere.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of 4 Against Z
episode 6: Magical Caught
was first broadcast.
German children's television program show in which four children are appointed as "Wachter" (guardians) by their deceased aunt Hedda to prevent Zanrelot, the "Herrscher der Finsternis" - the lord of darkness (Udo Kier) from leaving the underworld and gaining control over Lubeck.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Outlander
episode 6: Best Laid Schemes
was first broadcast.
Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Claire use Claire's medical knowledge to devise a scheme to stop a wine deal which could fill the Prince's war chest.
Happy 49th Birthday Michael Coonce!
Michael Coonce, American screenwriter, actor, and director, was born on this day in 1976.
Wrote and traveled in the film short Traveler Zero (2011)
On this day in 2015,
Wayward Pines
premiered.
A Secret Service agent goes to Wayward Pines, Idaho, in search of two federal agents who have gone missing in the bucolic town. He soon learns that he may never get out of Wayward Pines alive. Starring Siobhan Fallon Hogan.
On this day in 2010,
season 3 of Ashes to Ashes
episode 7: Episode # 3.7
was first broadcast.
The nvestigation of Gene Hunt is almost at an end, with Alex (Keeley Hawes) being pulled in two directions.
On this day in 2011,
season 6 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 4: The Doctor's Wife
was first broadcast.
While traveling in the TARDIS with Rory and Amy (Karen Gillan), the Doctor hears a knock on the TARDIS doors. Bewildered and no doubt curious, he answers, only to be presented with a mysterious box which carries a distress signal.
Happy 56th Birthday Cate Blanchett!
Cate Blanchett, Australian actress and theatre director, was born on this day in 1969.
Traveled in the TV series Family Guy episode "Viewer Mail #2- Point of Stew" (2012), and the film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
On this day in 1984,
Seksmisja
first opened in theaters.
Two scientists are placed in hibernation and should be awaken after three years. But when they wake up, it turns out that it has been fifty years, and they are the only two males in a new, underground society composed exclusively of women.
Wendy Hiller, English film and stage actress, died on this day in 2003 (and was born in 1912).
Traveled in the film "Miss Morison's Ghosts" (1981)
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Thunderstone
episode 14: Tao's Force
was first broadcast.
Noah (Jeffrey Walker) and the Nomads are trapped Ñ Jett's Thunder-oil smoke machine will flush them from their network of tunnels.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 8: Father's Day
was first broadcast.
All of her life, Rose (Billie Piper)'s mother told how great a man her father Pete was....
On this day in 2010,
season 3 of Wizards of Waverly Place
episode 16: Western Show
was first broadcast.
Alex (Selena Gomez) and Justin transport Mr Laritate back to the wild, wild west after he is fired from school.
On this day in 1999,
season 5 of The Outer Limits (1995-2002)
episode 12: Tribunal
was first broadcast.
A lawyer (Saul Rubinek) looking to convict a Nazi war criminal gets help from a mysterious time traveler who is able to procure evidence from the place of the crimes.
On this day in 1988,
Midnight Movie Massacre
first opened in theaters.
A Martian begins to attack the patrons and staff of a movie theater during the 1950's as a low budget science fiction film plays on the screen. Featuring Ann Robinson as Dr Sylvia Van Buren.
On this day in 1972,
season 9 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 20: The Mutants (Part 6 of 6)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) is forced to help the Marshal cover up his actions with the Investigator.
On this day in 2005,
season 3 of Timeblazers
episode 6: Fun and Games
was first broadcast.
Alex has ideas of inventing a new board game, but really has no idea how to start. Heidi Leigh co-stars as Jen.
On this day in 1996,
Doctor Who
premiered.
The newly-regenerated Doctor (Paul McGann) takes on the Master on the turn of the millennium, 31 December 1999.
On this day in 1990,
season 3 of Friday's Curse
episode 20: The Charnel Pit
was first broadcast.
A two-sided painting acts as a portal back to the time of the Marquis de Sade. Starring Louise Robey as Micki.
On this day in 1974,
season 1 of Witness To Yesterday
episode 19: Leonardo da Vinci
was first broadcast.
Patrick Watson "interviews" great figures of world history about their accomplishments. This week, Leonardo da Vinci (Patrick Watson).
On this day in 2011,
season 2 of Hot Wheels Battle Force 5
episode 21: Blast From The Past
was first broadcast.
Due to the effects of the Sentient Chips and Double Helix Energy, Battle Force 5 go one million years back in time. Featuring Kathleen Barr as Agura.
On this day in 2014,
season 6 of Johnny Test
episode 23: Future Johnny
was first broadcast.
Johnny (James Arnold Taylor) meets his future self.
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Time Trax
episode 12: Almost Human
was first broadcast.
Sahmbi's newest invention is an android that acts and looks like Darien Lambert (Dale Midkiff).
Happy 47th Birthday Emil T. Jonsson!
Emil T. Jonsson, Swedish actor, was born on this day in 1978.
Traveled in the film Kraftverk 3714 (2005)
Happy 73rd Birthday Robert Zemeckis!
Robert Zemeckis, American filmmaker and screenwriter, was born on this day in 1952.
Director of the Back To The Future Trilogy (1985-90), Contact (1997), and A Christmas Carol (2009)
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Nine: Nine Time Travels
episode 20: Episode #1.20
was first broadcast.
With Sun Woo (Lee Jin-wook)'s death in 1993, he sets off a chain of events that affects his new future self. Starring Lee Jin-wook.
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of A.J.'s Time Travelers
episode 22: Babe Ruth
was first broadcast.
15 year old AJ likes to learn so he uses his time machine to enter into a world of fantasy. This time, he and his friends meet Babe Ruth (Art LaFleur).
On this day in 1995,
The Langoliers
premiered.
In this Stephen King adaptation, most of the passengers on an airplane disappear, and the remainder land the plane in a mysteriously barren airport. Featuring Bronson Pinchot as Craig Toomy.
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Mirai Sentai Timeranger
episode 14: Dead Heat
was first broadcast.
In the 30th century, time travel becomes illegal after a time paradox crisis. The Time Protection Department (TPD) is established to watch for and stop time crimes. Narration by Yukitoshi Hori
On this day in 1966,
season 3 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 36: The Gunfighters - Johnny Ringo (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
Earp comes to Steven's rescue and arrests Phineas Clanton, prompting the Clantons to decide to enlist the help of Johnny Ringo. Starring William Hartnell as The Doctor.
On this day in 2009,
season 8 of Smallville
episode 22: Doomsday
was first broadcast.
Rokk Krinn teleports from the 31st Century to give Clark (Tom Welling) another Justice League time-traveling ring so he can exile Davis/Doomsday to the future;Lois accidentally finds the ring, and gets zapped into the future.
