TODAY IN TIME
Saturday July 18th, 2026
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of The 4400
episode 2: The New and Improved Carl Morrissey
was first broadcast.
Another one of The 4400 begins to show strange behavior. Carl Morrissey suddenly shows immense strength and the urge to remove criminals from Bradley Park to bring it back to its old state.
On this day in 1936,
season 1 of Undersea Kingdom
episode 8: Into The Metal Tower
was first broadcast.
Crash Corrigan (Ray Corrigan), Diana, a go-getting reporter, and Billy ride Prof. Norton's rocket submarine, find Atlantis and are caught in a war between peaceful and war-monging Atlanteans.
On this day in 1986,
Aliens
first opened in theaters.
A planet has been colonized, but contact is lost. A rescue team has impressive firepower, but will it be enough? Starring Sigourney Weaver.
On this day in 2013,
Modern Man
first opened in theaters.
An accidental time traveling cavewoman and her chance encounter with Rupert on the day he plans to propose to his girlfriend.
On this day in 1990,
Future Zone
first opened in theaters.
John Tucker's son travels back in time 30 years to save his father (David Carradine) from being killed by thugs he is currently pursuing back in 1990.
Margaret Laurence, Canadian novelist and short story writer, was born on this day in 1926 (and sadly passed away in 1987.)
Wrote the book The Olden Days Cost (1979)
Gene Lockhart, Canadian-American character actor, singer, and playwright, was born on this day in 1891 (and sadly passed away in 1957.)
Traveled in the TV series Science Fiction Theatre episode "When A Camera Falls" (1956)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Timecop
episode 9: The Future, Jack, the Future
was first broadcast.
Logan (Ted King) has to track down fellow agent Tommy Maddox, who is using his knowledge of the future for personal gain in the past.
On this day in 1964,
season 1 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 34: The Sensorites - A Race Against Death (Part 4 of 6)
was first broadcast.
With Ian having fallen victim to the Sensorites' plague, the Doctor (William Hartnell) is desperate to find a cure.
On this day in 2011,
season 5 of Johnny Test
episode 5: Johnny Swellville
was first broadcast.
Johnny (James Arnold Taylor) and Dukey missed last week's 10% off video game sale, so they travel back in time, but a malfunction send them to the black & white 1950's.
On this day in 2006,
season 1 of Eureka
episode 1: Pilot
was first broadcast.
After a strange accident sidelines Eureka's sheriff, U.S. Marshal Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) takes over the investigation into the mysterious phenomenon that led to the death of a resident.
Happy 65th Birthday Elizabeth McGovern!
Elizabeth McGovern, American film, television, and theater actor, and musician, was born on this day in 1961.
Traveled in the film Twice Upon A Yesterday (1999) and the Broadway revival Time and the Conways (2017)
Bob Emery, American radio and television pioneer and children's show host, died on this day in 1982 (and was born in 1897).
Produced the TV series Video Varieties episode "A Christmas Carol" (1944)
On this day in 1952,
season 1 of Tales of Tomorrow
episode 41: Ahead of His Time
was first broadcast.
With only hours before the end of the world, a 21st century scientist attempts to send a message to colleagues a hundred years in the past to prevent the mistake using a 20th century man (Paul Tripp)'s new time machine.
On this day in 2021,
season 6 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 10: Bad Blood
was first broadcast.
John and Spooner travel back Spain 1935 to find the Fountain, while the Legends deal with an adolescent Gus-Gus. Starring Caity Lotz as Sara Lance.
On this day in 2003,
season 1 of Evil Con Carne
episode 2: Son of Evil
was first broadcast.
The son of Hector and Major Doctor Ghastly, Destructicus Con Carne (Phil LaMarr), is from the future and comes back to say hi but incidentally tells his parents what happens in the future.
Red Skelton, American comedian, actor, was born on this day in 1913 (and sadly passed away in 1997.)
Traveled in the film Du Barry Was A Lady (1943) and the TV series The Red Skelton Hour episode "George Appleby's Time Machine" (1960)
On this day in 2006,
season 1 of Time Warp Trio
episode 23: Break an Egg
was first broadcast.
The boys have warped back to 1911 Antarctica and become part of Captain Robert F. Scott's expedition to the South Pole. Directed by David SanAngelo.
Happy 27th Birthday Mitchell Kummen!
Mitchell Kummen, Canadian actor, was born on this day in 1999.
Traveled as Max Reno in the TV series (and video game) Time Tremors (2013), and in the TV series Legends of Tomorrow episode "Last Refuge" (2016)
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of 12 Monkeys
episode 13: Memory of Tomorrow
was first broadcast.
Cole (Aaron Stanford) and Railly adjust to the past, but a mysterious woman with apocalyptic visions gets them to do the unthinkable to save the world.
Happy 46th Birthday Ryoko Hirosue!
Ryoko Hirosue, Japanese actress and singer, was born on this day in 1980.
Traveled in the film Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust (2007)
On this day in 2014,
season 1 of Doraemon - The Gadget Cat From The Future
episode 10: Invasion of the Body Swappers! / Livin' The Dream
was first broadcast.
Noby swaps body parts with Sue; Doraemon takes over Noby's dreams. Characters created by Hiroshi Fujimoto and Motoo Abiko under the pen name of "Fujiko Fujio".
On this day in 2011,
"Deathbed"
was released.
"I remember dying," my husband tells me. "Everyone I know comes to visit my deathbed." Written by Caroline M. Yoachim.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Back to Sherwood
episode 2: The Sherwood All-Stars
was first broadcast.
Continuing adventures of a teen descendent of Robin Hood who regularly travels back in time to help in the fight against her ancestor's enemies. Starring Aimee Castle as Robyn Hood.
On this day in 2013,
"Join Our Team of Time Travel Professionals"
was released.
The sounds of half-tuned electric guitars blasted from the doorways of Manny's and Sam Ash, dueling across the grimy patch of 48th St known as Music Row. Written by Sarah Pinsker.
Happy 25th Birthday Ella Ballentine!
Ella Ballentine, Canadian film, television and stage actress, was born on this day in 2001.
Traveled as Medie Reno in the TV series (and video game) Time Tremors (2013)
David Hedison, American film, television, and stage actor, died on this day in 2019 (and was born in 1927).
Traveled in four episodes of the TV series Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea: "Time Lock", "A Time To Die", "The Death Clock" and "No Way Back" (1967)





























