TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday November 4th, 2026
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 18: G'Day Smoogle/Grandpa's Fountain of Youth
was first broadcast.
Does Smoogle find his long-lost cousin Marsupilami down under? Well, actually he finds his own ancestors down under, so who knows? / Grandpa Smurf regains his lost youth in Mexico. Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
On this day in 1985,
season 2 of Inspector Gadget
episode 16: Tyrannosaurus Gadget
was first broadcast.
With the aid of a time machine, Dr. Claw plots to go back in time to destroy Gadget (Don Adams)s ancestors in order to eliminate Gadget as well as bring back dinosaurs to rule Metro City.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Seven Days
episode 6: Doppleganger: Part 1
was first broadcast.
After being sent back to stop a power-hungry general from exploiting an international crisis, Parker (Jonathan LaPaglia) finds himself facing a duplicate with a sinister agenda.
On this day in 1975,
The Musical Time Machine
premiered.
Vince Hill and ERIC the musical time machine present music from the past, the present and the future.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 82: karada no naka wonozoku h h (1)
was first broadcast.
A little pink genie from a computer helps two kids learn about important people and events from history by taking them to those times. Directed by Kazuyoshi Yokota.
Will Rogers, American cowboy, vaudeville performer, humorist, newspaper columnist, social commentator, and stage and motion picture actor, was born on this day in 1879 (and sadly passed away in 1935.)
Traveled in the film A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur's Court (1931)
On this day in 2008,
Barbie in 'A Christmas Carol'
was released.
Barbie (Kelly Sheridan) stars in the classic Dickens story filled with cherished Christmas carols, fabulous fashions and lots of laughs!
On this day in 2006,
season 6 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
episode 9: Fly Me To The Moon
was first broadcast.
Cody and the Turtles go to the moon in search of a rare lunar alloy. Featuring Michael Sinterniklaas as Leonardo.
Walter Cronkite, American broadcast journalist and anchorman of CBS evening News, was born on this day in 1916 (and sadly passed away in 2009.)
Provided the voice for the time traveling Captain New Eyes in We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story (1993), and hosted 113 episodes of the historical reenactment series, You Are There (1953-1957)
On this day in 1999,
Now and Then Here and There
premiered.
The young soldiers have their marching orders: Search the entire ship from top to bottom for Lala-Ru's missing pendant.
On this day in 2018,
season 11 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 5: The Tsuranga Conundrum
was first broadcast.
Injured and stranded in the wilds of a far-flung galaxy, The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Yaz, Graham, and Ryan must band together with a group of strangers to survive against one of the universe's most deadly - and unusual - creatures.
On this day in 2013,
season 6 of Johnny Test
episode 17: Dial J for Johnny
was first broadcast.
Johnny (James Arnold Taylor) and Dukey prank call historical figures using the girls' time machine.
Eddie Brugman, Belgian actor and assistant director, was born on this day in 1943 (and sadly passed away in 2019.)
Traveled in the TV series De Tijdscapsule (1963)
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of Mirror, Mirror
episode 10: Episode 1.10
was first broadcast.
Nicholas finds Jo (Petra Yared)'s encyclopedia which tellsÊof what really happened to his family. It is at this point we find out that he was the son of Tsar Nicholas II.
On this day in 1991,
season 1 of Darkwing Duck
episode 54: It's A Wonderful Leaf
was first broadcast.
After everyone treats Bushroot like "last year's fruit-cake" he decides to wreak havoc on Christmas. Starring Jim Cummings as Darkwing Duck.
On this day in 1967,
season 5 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 10: The Abominable Snowmen (Part 6 of 6)
was first broadcast.
With the Great Intelligence on the verge of becoming corporeal, the Doctor (Patrick Troughton) challenges Padmasambhva to a mental battle in order to defeat it.
On this day in 1982,
season 3 of Magnum, P.I.
episode 7: Flashback
was first broadcast.
Magnum (Tom Selleck) wakes up one morning and finds he is back in 1936 and must solve a murder.
Happy 62nd Birthday Adam Morris!
Adam Morris, English actor, was born on this day in 1964.
Traveled as Philip in the TV series Genie In The House (2006)
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of Time Jam: Valerian & Laureline
episode 5: Time Is Up
was first broadcast.
The poverty-stricken partners are hired by three members of the strange Shingouz race to track down a Òholy vaseÓ on the planet Furbok. Starring Gwendal Anglade as Valerian.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Abenteuer 1927 - Sommerfrische
episode 16: Lachende Augen, weinende Augen (Laughing Eyes, Crying Eyes)
was first broadcast.
A young woman (Susanne Vogel) time-travels to a plush manor in Germany 1927, where she entertains her summer guests; Fellow time-travelers work tirelessly as housemaids and servants.
On this day in 1993,
season 6 of Red Dwarf
episode 35: Rimmerworld
was first broadcast.
Rimmer, diagnosed with a tense nervous disorder, jumps on-board an escape pod which has no steering and is whisked away through a time-hole, only to find himself on a planet inhabited by clones of his own self. Featuring Craig Charles as Dave.
Art Carney, American actor, was born on this day in 1918 (and sadly passed away in 2003.)
Traveled in the TV series Studio One In Hollywood episode "The Incredible World of Horace Ford" (1955), and the TV series The Honeymooners episode "Better Living Through TV" (1955)
On this day in 1978,
season 16 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 10: The Key To Time: The Stones Of Blood (Part 2 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana's lives have already been imperiled now that megalithic creatures from planet Ogros begin to attack.
On this day in 1995,
season 3 of Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
episode 8: The Labyrinth Part 2: Woman of the Year, 2101
was first broadcast.
Carmen (Rita Moreno) arrives in the year 2101 where she stops a heist of a powerful electro-magnet.
Felix Mendelssohn, German composer, pianist, organist and conductor of the early Romantic period, died on this day in 1847 (and was born in 1809).
Composition "Wedding March" from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" included in the TV series Doctor Who episode "Runaway Bride" (2006), the video Cinderella 3: A Twist In Time (2007), the TV series Lost World episode "The Travelers" (2001), Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures episode "A Black Night In San Dimas" (1990), the film Back To The Future Part II (1989),
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Zipang
episode 5: Kusaka's Choice
was first broadcast.
Kusaka is given access to the Mirai's record room where he learns the outcome of the war and the future of Japan. Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi
On this day in 2011,
season 4 of Fringe
episode 5: Novation
was first broadcast.
In the aftermath of recent shocking events, things really escalate when the translucent shapeshifters return. Starring Joshua Jackson as Peter Bishop.
On this day in 2016,
season 3 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 3: Pea Dummy/Mary Anning
was first broadcast.
After scoring surprisingly low on an IQ test, a time-traveling Peabody (Chris Parnell) meets his match in brainy Mary Anning, history's first female paleontologist.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Terrahawks
episode 6: My Kingdom For A Zeaf
was first broadcast.
Zelda dispatches Yung-star and a new monster, Lord Tempo (Jeremy Hitchen), to find the location of Hawknest. While traveling back in time to avoid Spacehawk, they pick up King Richard.
Cyrus Levinthal, American molecular biologist, died on this day in 1990 (and was born in 1922).
Author of Levinthal's paradox, a thought experiment, also constituting a self-reference in the theory of protein folding.
On this day in 2017,
season 2 of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
episode 4: The House Within A House
was first broadcast.
As the team's investigation leads to a discovery in the long-abandoned Cardenas homestead, Bart and Panto forge an unlikely and unusual relationship. Starring Elijah Wood as Todd Brotzman.
On this day in 2016,
Doctor Strange
first opened in theaters.
A former neurosurgeon (Benedict Cumberbatch) embarks on a journey of healing only to be drawn into the world of the mystic arts.
On this day in 2018,
season 4 of Outlander
episode 1: America the Beautiful
was first broadcast.
Claire (Caitriona Balfe) illuminates Jamie on some of America's history, leading him to wonder if it's possible for them to lay down roots.
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of This Is America, Charlie Brown
episode 3: The Wright Brothers At Kitty Hawk
was first broadcast.
Linus and Charlie Brown witness the Wright brothers' first flight. Created by Charles Schulz
On this day in 2011,
season 4 of Wizards of Waverly Place
episode 25: Rock Around The Clock
was first broadcast.
The Russos go back in time to save their home and business when they are threatened with eviction. Starring Selena Gomez as Alex Russo.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 6: The Sin Eater
was first broadcast.
The sisters make out that a vision warning from Katrina about a 'sin eater' in order to stop the apocalyptic rider of death refers to a living person, Henry Parrish (John Noble), but he retired as the work drains him completely.
Happy 57th Birthday Matthew McConaughey!
Matthew McConaughey, American actor and producer, was born on this day in 1969.
Traveled in the films Interstellar (2014), Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009), and Contact (1997).
On this day in 2015,
season 2 of Kirby Buckets
episode 6: The Kirbinator
was first broadcast.
On Prank Williams Jr. Day, Kirby encounters a strange man (Corin Nemec) who claims to be Kirby from the future.
On this day in 1989,
The Phantom of the Opera
first opened in theaters.
Christine Day (Jill Schoelen) auditions for a Broadway show. Once she sings the music (written a century earlier by an unknown composer who had a pact with the Devil), she is transported from the present day to 1881 London.
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 17: Curried Smurfs
was first broadcast.
Gargamel's Far East counterpart finds and sells the Smurfs to the Rajah for his private zoo. Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
On this day in 1995,
season 4 of X-Men
episode 8: Beyond Good and Evil: Part 1
was first broadcast.
Apocalypse (John Colicos) steals Cable's computer in the year 3999 and time-travels to the past and end his struggle against inferior mutants permanently.
G. E. Moore, English philosopher, was born on this day in 1873 (and sadly passed away in 1958.)
Author of Moore's Paradox (1993), which concerns the apparent absurdity in sentences such as "It's raining, but I don't believe that it is."
On this day in 1996,
season 5 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
episode 6: Trials and Tribble-ations
was first broadcast.
Darvin, a disgraced Klingon spy, travels back in time to alter historical events. The DS9 crew must prevent him from doing so without altering the time line, while interacting with the crew from Star Trek: The Original Series. Terry Farrell co-stars as Dax.
Happy 40th Birthday Alexz Johnson!
Alexz Johnson, Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and philanthropist, was born on this day in 1986.
Traveled as Annie in the TV series So Weird episode "Detention" (1999), and in the Smallville episode "Legion" (2009)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Generator Gawl
episode 5: The Best Of Both Worlds
was first broadcast.
The boys experience their first school festival with all the fun, games, and food, Directed by Seiji Mizushima.
On this day in 1964,
season 1 of The Peter Potamus Show
episode 8: Stars on Mars
was first broadcast.
Peter Potamus (a purple hippopotamus), and his traveling companion So-So (Don Messick), (a monkey), fly back and forth through time in a balloon participating in historic events.
Michael Crichton, American author, physician, producer, director, and screenwriter, died on this day in 2008 (and was born in 1942).
Author of the novels Sphere (1998) and Timeline (1999)
On this day in 1991,
season 7 of MacGyver
episode 7: Good Knight MacGyver - Part 1
was first broadcast.
While researching his family's genealogy, MacGyver discovers that his family name was disgraced during the Middle Ages. He is then knocked unconscious and, not surprisingly, is transported through dreams to the time of King Arthur. Featuring Christopher Neame as Duncan.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of The 1900 House
episode 8: The Good Old Days
was first broadcast.
A night out at a Music Hall is a great success but proves a rude introduction to the seedy world of Victorian London. Daru Cooke is the historical consultant.
On this day in 1994,
season 1 of DNA_: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu
episode 5: Dare ni mo ienai! Kotomi
was first broadcast.
A female time traveler (Mina Tominaga) must work with a teenage boy who is in danger of becoming a future menace because of her interference.




















































