TODAY IN TIME
Wednesday November 20th, 2024
On this day in 1997,
season 2 of Early Edition
episode 10: A Bris Is Just A Bris
was first broadcast.
Gary (Kyle Chandler) saves the life of an accident prone librarian several times in one day, and she falls head-over-heels in love with him.
On this day in 2014,
season 6 of The Vampire Diaries
episode 8: Fade Into You
was first broadcast.
A time trap in 1994 includes Elena getting hopeful news from Alaric and Stefan (Paul Wesley), Tyler trying to help Liv and Luke, and Kai making a dangerous discovery.
On this day in 1999,
season 4 of Early Edition
episode 9: Weather Girl
was first broadcast.
A pretty television weather girl seems to always forecast wrong, so Gary (Kyle Chandler) steps in to help.
Michael J. Pollard, American character actor and comedian, died on this day in 2019 (and was born in 1939).
Traveled in the films Scrooged (1988) and Motorama (1991)
On this day in 2014,
"Making Time for the Kids"
was released.
The story begins: I ran hard from Billings Place to the East 2nd school yard and saw the sniper at the gate, shooting me in the gut, where I fell, died. Written by Julion J. Soto.
On this day in 2009,
Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
first opened in theaters.
Arceus, creator of the world, comes to pass judgment on humanity for the theft of the Jewel of Life, but Ash Ketchum (Sarah Natochenny) and his friends are sent back in time to discover and possible reverse the events that led to Arceus' vendetta.
On this day in 1982,
season 1 of Pandamonium
episode 10: Once Upon A Time Machine
was first broadcast.
A trio of pandas, Algernon Timothy, and Chesty, help a pair of human kids in a race to recover the pieces of a pyramid of power before the cosmic villain Mondraggor (William Woodson) does.
On this day in 2017,
season 1 of Future Man
episode 7: Pandora's Mailbox
was first broadcast.
Josh (Josh Hutcherson), Tiger, and Wolf jump into the future to steal the fuel they desperately need to continue their mission. But when they arrive at their destination, they must overcome a high-tech house with an intelligent security system.
Happy 73rd Birthday Rodger Bumpass!
Rodger Bumpass, American actor, writer, and producer, was born on this day in 1951.
Traveled in the TV series Ring Raiders (1989), Real Ghostbusters episodes "The Halloween Door" and "The Ghostbusters Live! From Al Capone's Tomb!" (1989), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles episode "Enter: Krakus" (1994), Invader Zim episode "Future Dib" (2002), and Spongebob SquarePants episodes SB-129 (1999) and Dunces and Dragons (2006)
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Zentrix
episode 20: Showdown with Dark-General
was first broadcast.
Dark-General arrives at the Sky-Stronghold to find Quantum defending it. When Zeus arrives, he and Quantum beat Dark-General once and for all. Meanwhile, Megan (Michelle Ruff) shuts off the Zentrium.
On this day in 1983,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 33: nazo no konpyuta monogatari -3-
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 2003,
season 1 of Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka
episode 2: Episode # 1.2
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Richard E. Grant) is upset when a military taskforce led by Major Thomas Kennet descends upon the town to evacuate the townspeople.
Judy Canova, American comedian, actress, singer, and radio personality, was born on this day in 1913 (and sadly passed away in 1983.)
Traveled in the TV series Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode "Party Line" (1960)
On this day in 1969,
season 2 of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
episode 10: The Firehouse Five Plus Ghost
was first broadcast.
The Keystone Kops meet the Schooner Bay Fire Department and Claymore's misspending of civic funds. Meanwhile, Carolyn (Hope Lange) does her best to bring the department into the 20th Century.
On this day in 1960,
season 2 of Rocky and His Friends
episode 11: Peabody's Improbable History - Stephen Decatur
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) has to outwit pirates and the military to help Capt. Stephen Decatur burn a ship that has been taken over by pirates.
On this day in 2004,
season 2 of Megas XLR
episode 6: Space Booty
was first broadcast.
While out in space, Megas begins to get sucked towards an unknown ship and nothing Coop (David DeLuise) does can break free.
On this day in 2008,
season 1 of Life On Mars (2008-2009)
episode 7: The Man Who Sold the World
was first broadcast.
Sam (Jason O'Mara) discovers some disturbing information about his father, as well as the real reason he disappeared for good on the day of his fourth birthday party.
Clifford David, American actor, died on this day in 2017 (and was born in 1932).
Traveled as Beethoven in the film Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
On this day in 2015,
A Christmas Carol
first opened in theaters.
Charles Dickens' classic tale of love, loss and hope comes to life in an all-new original musical featuring Colin Baker (Doctor Who)! When the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge (Anthony D.P. Mann) receives ghostly visitations one fateful Christmas Eve, he is shown the error of his ways. This inspirational new adaptation (the first to be set in Canada) is brimming with holiday warmth and music, that will ensure its place as new tradition for families and viewers of all ages.
On this day in 1991,
season 4 of Quantum Leap
episode 9: A Single Drop Of Rain
was first broadcast.
Sam (Scott Bakula) leaps into a rainmaker who returns to his drought-stricken hometown and has to keep his family together.
On this day in 2003,
Lost In Time
first opened in theaters.
Sui Wai (Cecilia Cheung) lost her fiance Ah Man in a car accident. With the obligations of life sitting heavy on her shoulders, she lives on only to find herself confiding in her beloved through a phone call.
On this day in 1986,
season 1 of Silverhawks
episode 54: Moon*Star
was first broadcast.
Flashback (Peter Newman) and his fighting hawk Backlash go back in time to try and prevent Pokerface from obtaining a piece of the Moonstar and giving it to Mon-Star.
On this day in 2012,
Meridian
first opened in theaters.
Jeff (Orlando Jones), a smart but directionless techie, comes across an ancient Aztec necklace, revealing past and future events hidden from everyone else and changing his life forever.
Happy 43rd Birthday Orsolya Toth!
Orsolya Toth, Hungarian actress, was born on this day in 1981.
Traveled in the film Buhera Matrix (2007)
On this day in 1982,
season 2 of The Smurfs
episode 20: Clumsy Smurfs The Future
was first broadcast.
A glowing rock Clumsy finds gives him some glimpses into what's going to happen. Featuring Michael Bell as Handy Smurf and Lazy Smurf.
On this day in 1976,
season 1 of Jabberjaw
episode 11: No Helpin' the Sculpin'
was first broadcast.
Jabberjaw (Frank Welker) and gang encounter the sinister Sculpin, who stole an unfinished time machine from Professor Thorstein, the inventor.
On this day in 2005,
season 4 of Family Guy
episode 16: The Courtship of Stewie's Father
was first broadcast.
Stewie sets up a cutaway parodying Doc Brown at the end of the first film in the flying Delorean time machine. Created by Seth McFarlane.
Louis Albert Necker, Swiss crystallographer and geographer, died on this day in 1861 (and was born in 1786).
Creator of the optical illusion, The Necker Cube (1832)
On this day in 2003,
season 1 of Tru Calling
episode 4: Past Tense
was first broadcast.
Five "John Does" arrive at the morgue from the same pick-up and they all ask Tru (Eliza Dushku) for help.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Megas XLR
episode 7: Breakout
was first broadcast.
Coop (David DeLuise) finds a video game cartridge at a garage sale, which turns out to be an ancient containment device for alien criminals.
Happy 50th Birthday Jason Faunt!
Jason Faunt, American actor, was born on this day in 1974.
Traveled as the Red Time Force Ranger in the TV series Power Rangers Time Force (2001),
On this day in 2004,
season 2 of Timeblazers
episode 7: Heroes
was first broadcast.
Trying to design a superhero Alex wonders where the origins for superheroes came from so Sam & Jen travel back in time to learn more. Heidi Leigh co-stars as Jen.
On this day in 2006,
season 1 of Happy Tree Friends
episode 8: Blast from the Past
was first broadcast.
Building a time machine to change the past creates a deadly future for Sniffles (Liz Stewart).
On this day in 1976,
season 14 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 12: The Deadly Assassin (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) realizes the Master is planning to tap into the Time Lords' power source to extend his own life, an act that will destroy all Gallifrey.
On this day in 2002,
season 3 of Rescue Heroes
episode 11: Quake Me When It's Over
was first broadcast.
Wendy (Lenore Zann) rescues people, including her great-grandfather, without the benefit of modern equipment when she travels back in time to 1906 and the earthquake that rocked San Francisco.
On this day in 1967,
season 2 of Dark Shadows
episode 230: Episode 366
was first broadcast.
Victoria Winters arrives in 1795 and sees the Old House looking bright and elegant. Starring Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins.
On this day in 1989,
Turn Back The Clock
premiered.
A woman (Connie Seleca) murders her husband at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve and discovers she is mysteriously reliving the previous, traumatic year.
Happy 95th Birthday Jerry Hardin!
Jerry Hardin, American actor, was born on this day in 1929.
Traveled in the TV series Twilight Zone episode "Profile In Silver" (1986), Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Time's Arrow" (1992), Quantum Leap episode "Roberto!" (1992), and Time Trax episodes "To Kill A Billionaire" and "One On One" (1993)
On this day in 1976,
season 3 of Land of the Lost (1974-1977)
episode 11: Ancient Guardian
was first broadcast.
The yeti goes on a rampage when the Marshalls disturb an ancient Sleestak statue. Co-created by Sid Krofft.
On this day in 1965,
season 3 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 11: The Daleks' Master Plan - Day of Armageddon (Part 2 of 12)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (William Hartnell) infiltrates the Daleks' conference to try and discover their plans, leaving Steven, Katarina and Bret to find a way off the planet.
On this day in 2000,
season 4 of Bernard's Watch
episode 8: Time To Remember
was first broadcast.
The continuing story of a young boy, Bernard (David Peachey) who is given a special gift by "The Postman" a member of the "Time Keeping Society".
On this day in 2000,
season 1 of Andromeda
episode 8: The Banks of the Lethe
was first broadcast.
A holographic image of Dylan is sent back 298 years to Sara's ship, and Harper (Gordon Michael Woolvett) experiments with teleportation through time.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of It's About Time
episode 11: Androcles and Clon
was first broadcast.
The astronauts, Mac (Frank Aletter) and Hector, make a model airplane that gets them into trouble with Boss, who orders Clon to find them and kill them.
Happy 36th Birthday Rhys Wakefield!
Rhys Wakefield, Australian film/television actor and director, was born on this day in 1988.
Traveled in the film +1 (2013)
On this day in 1990,
season 7 of Who's The Boss?
episode 10: Starlight Memories
was first broadcast.
At a prestigious club's last night after 65 years, Tony (Tony Danza) and Angela meet an elderly couple, which met there 46 years ago and reminisces how they met and got married during the world war.
On this day in 1998,
season 2 of Bernard's Watch
episode 8: Gnome Time
was first broadcast.
The continuing story of a young boy, Bernard (David Peachey) who is given a special gift by "The Postman" a member of the "Time Keeping Society".
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Smallville
episode 6: Hourglass
was first broadcast.
A blind old woman at an institute for the aged, Cassandra Carver can foretell the future, and realizes that Clark (Tom Welling) is not from this world.
On this day in 1962,
season 4 of The Bullwinkle Show
episode 12: Peabody's Improbable History - Paul Julius Reuter
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) and Sherman go back to 1849 to visit Paul Julius Reuter and the beginning of the Reuters News Agency.
On this day in 2009,
season 9 of Smallville
episode 9: Pandora
was first broadcast.
Lois (Erica Durance)'s memory of the future depicts a Metropolis under Zod's rule and Clark powerless under the red sun, while Chloe forms a resistance group with Oliver.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
episode 10: The Sign Of Four
was first broadcast.
Mary Morstan is summoned to the moon by the son of her father's business partner. Holmes (Jason Gray-Stanford) and Watson are invited along for the ride.
On this day in 2015,
season 1 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 7: Big Boy / Blackbeard
was first broadcast.
Sherman (Max Charles) loses a neighbor's son in the WABAC, but comes back with a giant baby.
On this day in 2000,
A Christmas Carol
premiered.
A loan shark (Ross Kemp) sees his past, present and future after the spirit of his former partner visits him on Christmas Eve.
On this day in 2014,
ReCursion
first opened in theaters.
A modern-day time-travel adventure that tells the story of Sherwin, possibly the most unlikely best-man there ever was.
On this day in 2011,
season 3 of Misfits
episode 4: Episode #3.4
was first broadcast.
Elderly Jew Friedrich Hirsch travels back to 1930s Berlin to kill Hitler but fails, and the Nazis use his mobile phone technology which alters history so Germany wins the war.