TODAY IN TIME
Saturday April 1st, 2023
On this day in 2010,
season 2 of Fringe
episode 16: Peter
was first broadcast.
Walter flashes back to 1985 while explaining Peter's otherworldly origins to Olivia (Anna Torv).
Happy 40th Birthday Matt Lanter!
Matt Lanter, American actor, voice actor and model, was born on this day in 1983.
Traveled in the TV series Timeless (2016-)
On this day in 2009,
Time Scoop Hunter
premiered.
Yuichi Kaname (Jun Kaname) works as a time scoop hunter for the Time Scoop Company which exists sometime in the future and uses time traveling techniques to send its employees into the past to record how they live.
Happy 26th Birthday Asa Butterfield!
Asa Butterfield, English actor, was born on this day in 1997.
Traveled in the film Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children (2016)
Anne McCaffrey, American-born Irish writer, was born on this day in 1926 (and sadly passed away in 2011.)
Author of the Dragonriders of Pern series of novels.
On this day in 1988,
The Turning Point
was released.
In exactly 100 words, Madison goes back in time to meet himself at the turning point of his young life. Written by Isaac Asimov.
On this day in 2009,
season 1 of Life On Mars (2008-2009)
episode 17: Life Is A Rock
was first broadcast.
Sam (Jason O'Mara) is told he can return home if he does three things, which includes saving the younger version of himself, who has been kidnapped by his father.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Tru Calling
episode 15: The Getaway
was first broadcast.
In an ironic twist, Tru (Eliza Dushku) must save the life of the newspaper reporter who has been trying to uncover the truth about Tru.
On this day in 1974,
season 2 of The Tomorrow People
episode 9: A Rift In Time, Part Four: Rise of the Roman Empire
was first broadcast.
History has been altered and the Roman Empire now encompasses half the galaxy. The Tomorrow People and their friends must return to the past to put things right but Gaius (Stanley Lebor) is in hot pursuit.
On this day in 1996,
Quantum Leap Novels
was released.
When the blue light fades after Dr. Sam Beckett's latest leap, he finds himself equipped with a sword and threatened by a knight in armor. Written by Melanie Rawn.
On this day in 1967,
season 4 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 30: The Macra Terror (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor and Polly (Anneke Wills) manage to save Jamie from the Macra and then try to show the Pilot who is really in charge of the colony.
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of The Highwayman
episode 4: Summer of '45
was first broadcast.
Winthrop goes into a government facility and doesn't come out. Highway (Sam J. Jones) and Jetto follow her. They drive in and find themselves in World War II.
On this day in 1960,
season 1 of The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
episode 26: Execution
was first broadcast.
When a 20th-century scientist tests out his time machine he accidentally retrieves a 19th-century murderer - saving him from the hangman's noose. Created by Rod Serling
On this day in 1956,
season 3 of Captain Z-Ro
episode 16: Molly Pitcher
was first broadcast.
Captain Z-Ro (Roy Steffens) returns to the time of the Revolutionary war after Molly Pitcher is wounded and appears won't be able to complete the task that made her famous.
Sydney Newman, Canadian film and television producer, was born on this day in 1917 (and sadly passed away in 1997.)
Creator of the TV series, Doctor Who (1963 - )
On this day in 1960,
season 2 of Felix The Cat
episode 67: The Professor's Ancestor? The Wizard
was first broadcast.
Felix the Cat (Jack Mercer) meets The Wizard.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 51: bokurano kagaku tanteidan tanj
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.
On this day in 2014,
Time Travel Lover
was released.
A new couple are about to get romantic when they are interrupted by the guy's future self (Waymond Lee).
On this day in 1998,
season 6 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
episode 17: Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night
was first broadcast.
After receiving some disturbing information for Gul Dukat, Major Kira (Nana Visitor) seeks Sisko's approval as Emissary to travel back in time to find out the truth about her mother.
On this day in 2019,
season 4 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 9: Lucha de Apuestas
was first broadcast.
When the Legends hear that Mona has let a fugitive go, they must head to 1961 Mexico City to clean up her mess. Meanwhile, Nate and Zari (Tala Ashe) go on a recon mission to find out what Hank might be hiding from everyone.
On this day in 1973,
Doraemon (1973)
premiered.
The continuing adventures of Doraemon, a robotic cat from the 22nd century who arrive to helps the Nobi family in the 20th century. Created by Fujiko Fujio.
Happy 47th Birthday David Oyelowo!
David Oyelowo, British-Nigerian actor and producer, was born on this day in 1976.
Traveled in the films A Sound of Thunder (2005), and Interstellar (2014)
Wallace Beery, American film actor, was born on this day in 1885 (and sadly passed away in 1949.)
Traveled in the film The Lost World (1925)
Gordon Jump, American actor, was born on this day in 1932 (and sadly passed away in 2003.)
Traveled in the TV series The Second Hundred Years episode "Luke's First Christmas" (1967), and "Shine On, Harvest Moonshine" (1968), Bewitched episode "The Return of Darrin The Bold" (1971), The Lost Saucer episode "The Tiny Years" (1975), and WKRP In Cincinnati episode "Bah, Humbug" (1980)
On this day in 1999,
Beyond Redemption
first opened in theaters.
Sisters Alanah (Alanah France) and Kate fight for survival with a mysterious visitor during a future pandemic.
On this day in 1989,
season 2 of Star Trek: The Next Generation
episode 13: Time Squared
was first broadcast.
The Enterprise discovers a Federation shuttle craft floating in space and exhibiting the life signs of one human aboard: a duplicate, but unconscious, Captain Picard. Featuring Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data.
On this day in 2004,
season 4 of Mentors
episode 12: A Matter of Time - Part 1
was first broadcast.
Oliver (Chad Krowchuk) and Crystal go deep into a government laboratory to unlock the secret of Glae's parents.
On this day in 2016,
season 3 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 17: Delaware
was first broadcast.
Crane and Abbie (Nicole Beharie) continue their quest to find the catacombs.
On this day in 2005,
Message in a Bottle
was released.
Greg, an artist, meets Kamla one of thousands of children with extremely slow-growing bodies and minds from the future. Written by Nalo Hopkinson.
On this day in 2009,
season 1 of Being Erica
episode 13: Leo
was first broadcast.
Erica (Erin Karpluk)'s life is finally going great, both personally and professionally. But the fact that December 13th is approaching is weighing heavily on her mind...
On this day in 2012,
season 7 of American Dad!
episode 16: The Kidney Stays in the Picture
was first broadcast.
Stan (Seth McFarlane) gets caught in baby momma drama.
Michael O'Herlihy, Irish television producer and director, was born on this day in 1929 (and sadly passed away in 1997.)
Directed the TV series Star Trek episode "Tomorrow Is Yesterday"
On this day in 2017,
season 1 of Time After Time
episode 6: Caught Up In Circles
was first broadcast.
Episode did not air: H.G., Vanessa and Jane (Genesis Rodriguez) decide to investigate "Project Utopia" while Vanessa doesn't realize some of the people in her life are not who they appear to be.
On this day in 1998,
season 2 of Dexter's Laboratory
episode 33: sdrawckaB
was first broadcast.
Dexter develops a reverse belt. While wearing the belt to get a snack in the kitchen, Dee Dee sneaks into the lab to play with the belt controls. Featuring Eddie Deezen as Mandark.
On this day in 2011,
Source Code
first opened in theaters.
A soldier (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.
On this day in 2011,
Kamen Rider OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders
first opened in theaters.
Roms Dal is visited by an alien in a space ship, and receives a ring containing blueprints to an unknown machine. The brothers decide to build the contraption, and are off on an exciting time-traveling adventure.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Flint: The Time Detective
episode 27: Nightcap Japanese Title: Sleeping Aid Of Hans Christian Anderson
was first broadcast.
Flint (R. Martin Klein) and the others, including Talen, head to the time of Hans Christian Anderson to find Nightcap.
On this day in 1989,
On The Television ( - )
premiered.
A fake T.V. show that reviewed non existing shows that were supposedly new. It not only spoofed "At the Movies" but actual shows that are similar to those they reviewed. Directed by Gary Halvorson.
Happy 70th Birthday Barry Sonnenfeld!
Barry Sonnenfeld, American filmmaker and television director, was born on this day in 1953.
Directed the film Men In Black 3 (2012)
On this day in 2006,
The 4th Dimension
first opened in theaters.
Jack (Louis Morabito) finds Albert Einstein's journal on his still unsolved Unified Field Theory, and becomes obsessed with analyzing time and theorizing its connection to his supernatural experiences, his surreal dreams, and his perception of reality.
On this day in 1992,
season 4 of Quantum Leap
episode 18: It's A Wonderful Leap
was first broadcast.
As a New York City cab driver, Sam (Scott Bakula) has to win a contest to get his own taxi medallion.
On this day in 1973,
season 1 of Doraemon (1973)
episode 1: Doraemon Came Out!! / The Apology Grasshopper Riot
was first broadcast.
The continuing adventures of Doraemon, a robotic cat from the 22nd century who arrive to helps the Nobi family in the 20th century. Created by Fujiko Fujio.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Tripping The Rift
episode 5: The Devil and a Guy Named Webster
was first broadcast.
Six and Gus (Maurice LaMarche) travel back in time to find Webster - the only man in history to have beaten the Devil in court - but instead up in the 1980's with an actor named Webster and bring him back instead.
On this day in 2008,
Mighty Avengers
was released.
Part 1: Iron Man and the Sentry are stuck in the past with none other than Doctor Doom. Any interaction with anything or anyone could jeopardize the future of the Marvel Universe! Written by Brian Michael Bendis
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 3: Big Top Peabody; Taj Mahal
was first broadcast.
Ringmaster Peabody (Chris Parnell) and Sherman host a circus-themed show; Sweet Tune, Sherman and Peabody track a band of thieving monkeys.
On this day in 2011,
Judas Kiss
first opened in theaters.
A quirk in time and space gives a failed filmmaker the chance to reshape his destiny when he visits his peculiar alma mater. Starring Richard Harmon.