TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday May 20th, 2026
David Hedison, American film, television, and stage actor, was born on this day in 1927 (and sadly passed away in 2019.)
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)
Happy 67th Birthday Bronson Pinchot!
Bronson Pinchot, American actor, was born on this day in 1959.
Traveled as Craig Toomy in the TV miniseries The Langoliers (1995)
Alan Young, English born, Canadian-American actor, voice artist, comedian, radio host, television host and personality, died on this day in 2016 (and was born in 1919).
Traveled in the films The Time Machine (1960), Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983), and The Time Machine (2002), in numerous episodes of the TV series DuckTales (1987-90), and the video Time Machine: The Journey Back (1993)
On this day in 2000,
season 4 of Early Edition
episode 21: Everybody Goes To Rick's
was first broadcast.
Gary (Kyle Chandler) travels back in time to 1929 to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre in order to try to save someone.
On this day in 1981,
season 1 of Into the Labyrinth
episode 2: The Circle
was first broadcast.
The children arrive in neolithic Britain where they find Rothgo as a Druid Priest. Phil battles an evil dictator before Belor (Pamela Salem) hurls the Nidas away in time.
On this day in 1992,
season 4 of Quantum Leap
episode 22: A Leap For Lisa
was first broadcast.
While trying to save a married woman, Sam (Scott Bakula) changes history and Al is sent to the gas chamber giving Sam a new observer.
On this day in 2012,
season 10 of Family Guy
episode 22: Viewer Mail #2 - Point of Stew
was first broadcast.
Stewie uses the time machine to travel to April 5th, 1994 to stop Kurt Cobain from killing himself. Created by Seth McFarlane.
On this day in 1950,
season 1 of Buck Rogers
episode 6: Episode 06
was first broadcast.
Buck Rogers (Kem Dibbs) finds himself in the year 2430. Based in a secret lab in a cave behind Niagara Falls (the city of Niagara was now the capital of the world), Buck battles intergalactic troublemakers.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of 12 Monkeys
episode 6: Nature
was first broadcast.
The origin of the Army of the 12 Monkeys is finally revealed. Starring Aaron Stanford as James Cole.
On this day in 1976,
Quasi At The Quackadero
first opened in theaters.
Two ducks and a robot spend their day at an amusement park. Written and directed by Sally Cruikshank.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Flint: The Time Detective
episode 34: Doron Japanese Title: Drone and a Genius Inventor
was first broadcast.
The Time Police locate Doron with Thomas Edison Starring R. Martin Klein as Flint.
On this day in 1967,
season 4 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 37: The Evil Of The Daleks (Part 1 of 7)
was first broadcast.
Trying to find the stolen TARDIS, the Doctor and Jamie (Frazer Hines) are lured into a trap by the Doctor's old enemies the Daleks.
On this day in 2014,
Infini
first opened in theaters.
An elite 'search and rescue' team transport onto an off-world mining-facility to rescue Whit Carmichael, the lone survivor of a biological outbreak.
On this day in 2019,
season 4 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 16: Hey, World!
was first broadcast.
Sara (Caity Lotz) and Ava concoct a bold plan to take back the Time Bureau; Zari and Charlie must work together to discover what Neron is planning; Constantine is given a tough choice on who to save from Hell.
Happy 23rd Birthday Nicole Cox!
Nicole Cox, American actress, was born on this day in 2003.
Traveled in the TV series Passions (2007)
On this day in 1944,
Between Two Worlds
first opened in theaters.
Passengers on an ocean liner can't recall how they got onboard or where they are going. Soon it becomes apparent that they all have something inæcommon. Starring John Garfield.
On this day in 1998,
season 6 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
episode 24: Time's Orphan
was first broadcast.
The Chief (Colm Meaney)'s daughter gets caught in a time displacement and when they get her back, she is considerably older.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 58: doki to supesushatoru
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.
Max Beerbohm, English essayist, parodist, and caricaturist, died on this day in 1956 (and was born in 1872).
Author of the short story "Enoch Soames: A Memory of the Eighteen-Nineties" in 1916
On this day in 2012,
season 1 of Queen In-Hyun's Man
episode 10: Episode 10
was first broadcast.
Kim Boong-Do (Ji Hyun-Woo) is a Joseon era nobleman who happens to travel through time and fall in love with an unsuccessful actress
On this day in 2003,
Xchange
first opened in theaters.
In the future, where it's faster to travel by exchanging bodies with someone at the destination, a man (Stephen Baldwin)'s body is hijacked by a ruthless terrorist.
Jon Pertwee, English actor, entertainer and cabaret performer, died on this day in 1996 (and was born in 1919).
Traveled as the Third Doctor in 128 episodes of the science-fiction series Doctor Who from 1970 to 1974
On this day in 2018,
season 2 of Timeless
episode 10: Chinatown
was first broadcast.
Jiya escapes from Rittenhouse but is stranded in 1888 with no way home; the fractured team goes back to save her. Starring Abigail Spencer as Lucy Preston.
On this day in 1972,
season 9 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 21: The Time Monster (Part 1 of 6)
was first broadcast.
UNIT are invited to observe a demonstration of the new TOMTIT machine, unaware its creator, Professor Thascales, is actually the Master. Starring Jon Pertwee as The Doctor.
On this day in 2017,
season 5 of Samurai Jack
episode 10: Episode CI
was first broadcast.
The fate of the entire universe hangs in the balance as Samurai Jack faces Aku. Featuring John DiMaggio as The Scotsman.
Happy 68th Birthday Jane Wiedlin!
Jane Wiedlin, American musician, singer-songwriter and actress, was born on this day in 1958.
Traveled in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986), as Joan of Arc in the film Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), and in the TV series Pinky, Elmyra & the Brain episode "Fun, Time, and Space" (1999)
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of 12 Monkeys
episode 5: Causality
was first broadcast.
To track the Witness, the gang must travel to the most outrageous era yet - the 1980s. Featuring Amanda Schull.
On this day in 1997,
season 4 of Goodnight Sweetheart
episode 11: The Bells Are Ringing
was first broadcast.
Against Gary (Nicholas Lyndhurst)'s advice, Yvonne has decided to go into business with a man called Clive, to promote her new health drink, but he is a swindler who runs off with her investment .
On this day in 1960,
season 1 of The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
episode 32: A Passage for Trumpet
was first broadcast.
A suicidally despondent trumpet player (Jack Klugman) finds himself in a bizarre world where he seems to be the only moving being, except for one helpful other musician.
Happy 51st Birthday Tahmoh Penikett!
Tahmoh Penikett, Canadian actor, was born on this day in 1975.
Traveled in the TV series Continuum episodes "Second Chances", "Second Degree" and "Second Guess" (2013), Supernatural episode "King of the Damned" (2014), the film short The Portal (2014) and the web series "The Riftworld Chronicles" (2015).
Happy 77th Birthday Mary Pope Osborne!
Mary Pope Osborne, American author, was born on this day in 1949.
Author of the Magic Tree House series of childrens books (2000 - )
On this day in 1973,
season 1 of Doraemon (1973)
episode 8: Abekonbe Riot / Mystery of the Ghost House
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 2012,
season 10 of Family Guy
episode 23: Internal Affairs
was first broadcast.
Peter and Ernie and the Giant Chicken fight their way onto Stewie's time pad and end up colliding with Marty McFly. Created by Seth McFarlane.
On this day in 2006,
season 2 of 4 Against Z
episode 2: Character Assassination
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 1956,
season 3 of Captain Z-Ro
episode 23: Leonardo Da Vinci
was first broadcast.
Leonardo da Vinci is given a peek by Captain Z-Ro (Roy Steffens) of the effects that his inventions have had on modern society.
On this day in 2007,
season 5 of Family Guy
episode 18: Meet the Quagmires
was first broadcast.
Death grants Peter's wish to go back in time to 1984 when he was 18, but only for one night. Created by Seth McFarlane.
On this day in 2014,
"The Santa Anna Gold"
was released.
An off-the-grid man who helps his son, Rick, track down the legendary Santa Anna gold stash by traveling to the past in a Jack-Finney-manner. Written by Michael Bunker.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 10: Sherman Exchange Programme; Charles Dickens
was first broadcast.
Sherman (Max Charles) trades places with a young emperor from ancient China; angry ghosts get in the way of Charles Dickens finishing his novel, "A Christmas Carol."
Happy 77th Birthday Dave Thomas!
Dave Thomas, Canadian comedian, actor and television writer, was born on this day in 1949.
Traveled in the Showtime TV special "Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood" (1986), and in the TV series Mentors episode "Right Place, Wrong Time" (2001), and directed the Celebrity Deathmatch episode "King of the Lil' People" (2007)
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of 12 Monkeys
episode 7: Nurture
was first broadcast.
One team, two agendas and a single event that changes the course of the mission, and pits friends against friend. Starring Amanda Schull as Dr. Railly.
James Stewart, American actor, was born on this day in 1908 (and sadly passed away in 1997.)
Traveled in the film It's A Wonderful Life (1946) and in the TV series The General Electric Theater episode "The Trail To Christmas" (1957)
Happy 38th Birthday Nathaniel Brown!
Nathaniel Brown, American actor, director and creative director, was born on this day in 1988.
Traveled in the film Enter the Void (2009)
On this day in 1982,
season 4 of Mork and Mindy
episode 21: Gotta Run: Part 3
was first broadcast.
As a result of his notoriety, Mork (Robin Williams) is faced with fans, marketing executives and Kalnik.
On this day in 2013,
"Private Memories"
was released.
The narrator loops over and over in order to talk you out of suicide. Written by Michael Haynes.
On this day in 2006,
season 2 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 6: Age Of Steel
was first broadcast.
Lumic's army of cybermen is on the rise, and with more and more people being converted by the hour, time is of the essence. Starring David Tennant as The Doctor.
On this day in 1996,
season 3 of Babylon 5
episode 17: War Without End, Part 2
was first broadcast.
The mission to send Babylon 4 where it's needed continues. Sinclair's destiny is revealed. Starring Bruce Boxleitner as Capt. Sheridan.
On this day in 2017,
season 10 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 6: Extermis
was first broadcast.
The Haereticum holds an ancient book known only as The Veritas. Throughout history, anyone who has ever read it has immediately taken their own life. Will the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) read it?
Sir John Richard Hicks, British economist, died on this day in 1989 (and was born in 1904).
Co-authored the Kaldor-Hicks efficiency, where an efficient outcome occurs with a compensation for those that are made better off to those that are made worse off so that all would end up no worse off than before.















































