TODAY IN TIME
Thursday October 10th, 2024
On this day in 1967,
Doctor Faustus
first opened in theaters.
A man (Richard Burton) sells his soul to the devil in order to have the woman he loves.
On this day in 2002,
season 1 of Do Over
episode 4: The Anniversary
was first broadcast.
Joel (Penn Badgley) makes desperate attempts to call his father's attention on his wedding anniversary and try to make him give his mother more attention.
Eddie Cantor, American "Illustrated song" performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor and songwriter, died on this day in 1964 (and was born in 1892).
Traveled in the films Roman Scandals (1933) and Ali Baba Goes To Town 1937).
Christopher Dark, American actor, died on this day in 1971 (and was born in 1920).
Traveled in the film World Without End (1956) and the TV series Time Tunnel episode Massacre (1966)
Happy 50th Birthday Ching-Kuo Yan!
Ching-Kuo Yan, Taiwanese actor, was born on this day in 1974.
Traveled in the film Young Dragons: Kung Fu Kids IV (1987)
Happy 42nd Birthday Dan Stevens!
Dan Stevens, English actor, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled in the TV series Legion (2017-)
On this day in 1986,
season 1 of Filmation's Ghostbusters
episode 25: Ghostbunglers
was first broadcast.
The Ghostbusters travel to Ancient Rome to prevent Prime Evil (Alan Oppenheimer) from capturing Caesar's magical wreath.
On this day in 1968,
season 1 of Journey To The Unknown
episode 11: Indian Spirit Guide
was first broadcast.
A widow (Julie Harris) hopes to get in touch with her dead husband, but knows most people claiming to be spiritualist mediums are fakes; she hires a detective to help her weed out the phonies.
On this day in 1981,
season 1 of Ulysses 31
episode 1: Cyclope
was first broadcast.
On his way back to Earth from Troy, Ulysses (Matt Birman) happens upon a mysterious uncharted planet.
On this day in 2012,
season of Once Upon a Time Machine TPB (2012 Dark Horse)
episode 1: Once Upon A Time Machine
was first broadcast.
Fairy tales have fueled our dreams and fired our imaginations for centuries. Step inside a time machine built by a collection of today's finest storytellers. Co-dited by Andrew Carl.
Happy 64th Birthday Karra Elejalde!
Karra Elejalde, Spanish actor, was born on this day in 1960.
Traveled as Hector in the film Timecrimes (2007)
Al Bielek, American self-proclaimed former crew-member of the USS Eldridge and an alleged participant in the "Philadelphia Experiment", died on this day in 2011 (and was born in 1927).
Traveled in the film The Truth About The Philadelphia Experiment: Invisibility, Time Travel and Mind Control (2010)
On this day in 1993,
season 2 of King Arthur and the Knights of Justice
episode 5: The Quitter
was first broadcast.
Wally blames himself for not being able to protect him from every harm, so moodily avoids the others - then accuses the others of blaming him for their own failure. Then he defects to join Morgana (Kathleen Barr), giving her Merlin's wand.
On this day in 2010,
season 1 of Ben 10: Ultimate Alien
episode 10: The Ultimate Aggregor
was first broadcast.
Aggregor (John DiMaggio) has all five aliens. The Plumbers manage to disable Aggregor's ship, forcing Aggregor to find a new way to absorb their powers.
On this day in 1950,
season 1 of Buck Rogers
episode 20: Episode 20
was first broadcast.
Buck Rogers (Robert Pastene) 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 1941,
The Crystal Gazer
first opened in theaters.
A theatre-crowd is gathered to listen to Zaza Raja (Mel Blanc), a renowned mystic. In search of the answer to a question, he wanders off into the tombs of the ancient Pharaohs,
Ralph Richardson, English actor, died on this day in 1983 (and was born in 1902).
Traveled in the film The Man Who Could Work Miracles (1936), the TV series Fireside THeatre episode "A Christmas Carol" (1951), and the film Time Bandits" (1981)
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of The Ultimate Book of Spells
episode 5: Time and Again
was first broadcast.
Gus (Michael Dobson) takes a crystal filled with "sparklies" and their class goes back in time to Zarlak's trial.
On this day in 2015,
season 1 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 1: The Perfect Show / Napoleon
was first broadcast.
George Washington talks about famous firsts; Napoleon needs custard for his dessert, The Napoleon; Knick Knock the Caveman does a cooking segment. Starring Max Charles as Sherman.
On this day in 2003,
season 4 of My Hero
episode 10: Time and Time Again
was first broadcast.
George (Ardal O'Hanlon) decides to return to Ultron forever after interfering in the space-time continuum.
Happy 57th Birthday Michael Giacchino!
Michael Giacchino, American film, television and video game composer, was born on this day in 1967.
Composed the scores for the films Land of the Lost and Star Trek (2009) and the TV series Lost (2004-10) and Alcatraz (2012)
Happy 83rd Birthday Peter Coyote!
Peter Coyote, American actor, author, director, screenwriter and narrator, was born on this day in 1941.
Traveled in the films Timerider (1982), and Sphere (1998), the TV movie The Blue Yonder (1985), the TV series Twilight Zone episode "Shadow Play" (1986), and the TV series Real History of Science Fiction episode "Invasion" (2014)
On this day in 1999,
Durango Kids
first opened in theaters.
Four kids journey back in time in search of lost gold. Starring Larry Drake as Dudley.
On this day in 2011,
season 4 of Being Erica
episode 3: Baby Mama
was first broadcast.
Dr. Tom sends Erica (Erin Karpluk) back to 1969 and seventeen year old Barb's senior year in high school to get a true picture of what is bothering Barb in present day.
Happy 53rd Birthday Chad Willett!
Chad Willett, Canadian actor and producer, was born on this day in 1971.
Traveled in the TV series Mentors episode "Klondike Daze" (2001)
On this day in 1986,
Peggy Sue Got Married
first opened in theaters.
Peggy Sue Bodell (Kathleen Turner) faints at her high school reunion. When she wakes up, she finds herself in her own past, just before she finished school. Featuring Catherine Hicks as Carol.
On this day in 1981,
season 2 of Fonz and the Happy Days Gang
episode 4: It's All Downhill from Here
was first broadcast.
The Fonz (Henry Winkler) and the gang miss 1957 by four years and land at the 1953 Mount Everest Expedition led by Sir Edmund Hillary.
On this day in 2004,
Cashback
first opened in theaters.
Ben (Sean Biggerstaff) is an art college student in London, whose imagination runs wild as he works the late-night shift at the local supermarket. What do he and his colleagues do to pass the long, endless hours of the night?
Christopher Reeve, American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter, author, and activist, died on this day in 2004 (and was born in 1952).
Traveled in the films Superman The Movie (1978) and Somewhere In Time (1980)
On this day in 2013,
"Chronology of Heartbreak"
was released.
The story begins... Jack left the restaurant with red wine blooming through his shirt and Kristine sobbing into napkins. Story by Rich Larson.
On this day in 2015,
season 9 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 4: Before The Flood (Part 2)
was first broadcast.
In a town that never was, the Doctor (Peter Capaldi) and his friends are being stalked by a mysterious figure.
Ralph Milne Farley, American science fiction author, died on this day in 1963 (and was born in 1887).
Author of time travel collection of short stories, The Omnibus of Time, including "The Man Who Met Himself", "Time For Sale", "The Time Wise Guy", and "The Man Who Could Turn Back The Clock" (1950)
On this day in 2008,
Die Waldbewohner (The Forest Dwellers)
first opened in theaters.
Sanjonara (Alexandra Desoi), Achilles and Samantha journey through a bizarre world, where they encounter demons, wizards and the undead, and deal with love, betrayal and death. They cannot suspect the dismal fate that lies in wait for them.
On this day in 1991,
season 2 of Prisoners Of Gravity
episode 2: Alternate Histories
was first broadcast.
Commander Rick looks at alternate histories with speculative fiction writers George Alec Effinger, Gregory Benford, Paul Di Filippo, Kim Stanley Robinson, Terry Bisson (pictured), William Gibson, Bruce Sterling, Mike Resnick, Martha Soukup, and Neil Gaiman.
On this day in 2017,
In 1919 Britain, Mrs. Conway (Elizabeth McGovern) is full of optimism during her daughterÕs lavish twenty-first birthday celebration. The Great War is over, wealth is in the air, and the familyÕs dreams bubble over like champagne. Jump nineteen years into the future, though, and the ConwaysÕ lives have transformed unimaginably. Starring Elizabeth McGovern.
On this day in 1981,
Ulysses 31
premiered.
To return home and restore his cursed crew, Ulysses (Matt Birman), a great hero of space and his child companions must find the Kingdom of Hades against all evil opposition.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Back to Sherwood
episode 13: Bird In Hand
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 1989,
season 3 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
episode 12: Attack Of Big MACC
was first broadcast.
A robot warrior, known as the Mobile Armored Computerized Combatant (M.A.C.C.), arrives from 400 years in the future in 20th-Century New York. Featuring Rob Paulsen as Raphael.
Charles Dudley, American stage and silent film actor, was born on this day in 1883 (and sadly passed away in 1952.)
Traveled in the film short Rip Van Winkle (1924)
On this day in 2008,
12007
first opened in theaters.
A tramp is sent 10,000 years forward in time to study the future evolution of mankind. Directed by Diego Torres Freijeiro.
Happy 36th Birthday Rose McIver!
Rose McIver, New Zealand actress, was born on this day in 1988.
Traveled as Garland in the TV series Maddigan's Quest (2006)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Histeria!
episode 18: When Time Collides
was first broadcast.
The gang look at the United Nations and honor another Great Women in History. Featuring Tress MacNeille as Jane Fonda.
On this day in 1992,
season 2 of Land of the Lost (1991-1992)
episode 5: LIfe's A Beach
was first broadcast.
A day at the beach reveals Christa's past. Starring Timothy Bottoms as Tom Porter.
On this day in 2017,
season 3 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 1: Aruba-Con
was first broadcast.
When the Time Bureau relieves the Legends of duty, they must steal back the Waverider when Julius Caesar is spotted in Aruba. Starring Arthur Darvill as Rip Hunter.
On this day in 1961,
season 3 of The Bullwinkle Show
episode 5: Peabody's Improbable History - Francisco Pizarro
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott), Sherman, Francisco Pizarro, Chief, Wife, Lieutenant, Indian.
On this day in 1998,
season 3 of Early Edition
episode 3: A Horse Is A Horse
was first broadcast.
When Henry accidentally discovers one of Gary's newspapers from the future, he uses the information to make friends in school and provide his dad with gambling tips.
On this day in 1992,
season 6 of Star Trek: The Next Generation
episode 4: Relics
was first broadcast.
The Enterprise stumbles upon a Dyson's Sphere, with a ship crashed on the outer surface, and soon discover the chief engineer from the old Enterprise, Montgomery Scott (James Doohan), locked in the transporter cycle.
On this day in 1998,
season 2 of Earth: Final Conflict
episode 3: A Stitch In Time
was first broadcast.
An exhibition, for the first arrival of the Taelons, showcases different artifacts. An artifact causes Liam (Robert Leeshock) to travel to an alternate time.
On this day in 2010,
season 2 of Penguins of Madagascar
episode 34: Time Out
was first broadcast.
Kowalski (Jeff Bennett)'s invention that stops time falls into the worst hands possible, King Julien's.
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of Timeless
episode 2: The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
was first broadcast.
Lucy, Wyatt (Matt Lanter), and Rufus debate whether to prevent Abraham Lincoln's assassination when they learn that Flynn has ties to John Wilkes Booth.
On this day in 1982,
season 1 of Voyagers!
episode 2: Created Equal
was first broadcast.
Arriving in ancient Rome, Phineas (Jon-Erik Hexum) and Jeffery must save the slave Spartacusso that he can lead the revolt in Capra.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Adventurers: Masters of Time
episode 21: Let The Games Begin
was first broadcast.
Fire (Tara Sands) and the Adventurers land in Olympia in 776 B.C and witness the first Olympic Games.