TODAY IN TIME
Friday January 17th, 2025
On this day in 2019,
season 2 of Future Man
episode 7: Homicide: Life in the Mons
was first broadcast.
Wolf, ignoring warnings about the Pointed Circle, brings Josh (Josh Hutcherson) to live outside his Clusternest. Tiger reaches a dead end in her quest for the TTD.
On this day in 2001,
Files of the Time Rangers : "The Quicksilver Kid"
was released.
A time ranger named Raz takes two children under his wings, and on time-traveling adventures. Written by Richard Bowes
On this day in 1983,
season 4 of Danger Mouse
episode 3: Demons Aren't Dull
was first broadcast.
A Demon from the Fourth Dimension appears on Danger Mouse (David Jason)'s doorstep to challenge the one-eyed white wonder to a duel.
On this day in 1999,
Time at the Top
first opened in theaters.
14-year old Susan Shawson (Elisha Cuthbert) travels back in time in her building's elevator from Philadelphia of 1998 back to the same place in 1881.
On this day in 2009,
CollegeHumor Originals
was released.
Co-created by Josh Abramson
On this day in 2008,
Yesterday Was a Lie
first opened in theaters.
Haunted by an ever-present shadow whom she is destined to face, Hoyle (Kipleigh Brown)discovers that the most powerful force in the universe -- the power to bend reality, the power to know the truth -- lies within the depths of the human heart.
On this day in 1968,
season 3 of Lost in Space
episode 18: The Time Merchant
was first broadcast.
After making a deal with the Time Merchant, Dr. Smith (Jonathan Harris) returns to earth just before the launch of the Jupiter II.
Happy 45th Birthday Kenneth Brown Jr.!
Kenneth Brown Jr., American actor, was born on this day in 1980.
Traveled in the film Looper (2012).
Happy 29th Birthday Caitlin Sanchez!
Caitlin Sanchez, American actress, was born on this day in 1996.
Traveled as Dora in the TV movie Dora's Christmas Carol Adventure (2009)
Happy 52nd Birthday Takeshi Abo!
Takeshi Abo, Japanese video game composer, was born on this day in 1973.
Composed the score for the TV series, Steins;Gate (2011-2012).
On this day in 1996,
season 1 of Delta Wave
episode 3: A Glitch In Time - part 1
was first broadcast.
Time travel, mind-reading, chases, dark forests, and Sherlock Holmes? Starring Ania Sowinski as Julia Stone.
On this day in 1968,
season 1 of The Second Hundred Years
episode 19: For Whom the Drums Beat
was first broadcast.
Luke (Monte Markham) gets a lesson in modern music.
On this day in 1977,
season 1 of Meeting of Minds
episode 2: Queen Cleopatra/Theodore Roosevelt/Thomas Aquinas/Thomas Paine: Part 2
was first broadcast.
Clashing views on theology and women's rights from Thomas Aquinas, Cleopatra, and Thomas Paine. Also: political commentary from Theodore Roosevelt (Joe Earley). Steve Allen is the host.
Happy 55th Birthday Genndy Tartakovsky!
Genndy Tartakovsky, Russian-American animator, director, writer and producer, was born on this day in 1970.
Creator and director of the TV series Samurai Jack (2001-04), Dexter's Laboratory (1996-2003)
On this day in 1998,
season 2 of Early Edition
episode 12: Romancing The Throne
was first broadcast.
A young princess of a small country in the Balkans visits Chicago. Slightly inebriated, she leaves a party unnoticed and falls asleep in Gary (Kyle Chandler)'s car.
On this day in 2013,
season 3 of Haven
episode 13: Thanks For The Memories
was first broadcast.
Time is up for Audrey (Emily Rose) as the Hunter meteor shower strikes Haven.
On this day in 1987,
season 1 of Outlaws
episode 4: Orleans
was first broadcast.
When the guys are strapped for cash, Ice recalls some money he stashed away when he was a gambler and before he joined the gang in New Orleans. Starring Rod Taylor as Sheriff Jonathan Grail.
On this day in 1972,
season 1 of Mandog
episode 3: There Is No Duncan
was first broadcast.
A trio of present-day children become involved in a conflict between a band of renegades and secret police from the 26th century. Written by Peter Dickinson.
Happy 71st Birthday Matthew Dyktynski!
Matthew Dyktynski, Australian actor and comedian, was born on this day in 1954.
Traveled in the film Wil (2006)
On this day in 1992,
Freejack
first opened in theaters.
Bounty hunters from the future transport a doomed race-car driver, Adam Furlong (Emilio Estevez) to 2009 New York, where his mind will be replaced with that of a dead billionaire.
On this day in 1980,
season 1 of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
episode 14: A Blast For Buck
was first broadcast.
A satellite enters Earth orbit. This transmits a message intended for Buck (Gil Gerard), and a warning of a possible attack.
On this day in 1970,
season 7 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 3: Spearhead From Space (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
Ransome manages to escape from the plastics factory and alert UNIT, prompting the Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and the Brigadier to start an investigation.
Happy 56th Birthday Naveen Andrews!
Naveen Andrews, British actor, was born on this day in 1969.
Traveled in multiple episodes of the TV series Lost (2004-2010).
Allan Melvin, American character actor, died on this day in 2008 (and was born in 1923).
Traveled in the TV series My Favorite Martian episode "Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow" (1966) and the TV series Wacky and Packy (1975)
On this day in 2004,
season 4 of Static Shock
episode 1: Future Shock
was first broadcast.
After helping the dynamic duo, Static is pulled into the future where he must help that time's Batman (Will Friedle) save his future self.
On this day in 2014,
"Cigarette Lighter Love Song"
was released.
Every ten years, Melissa casts a spell that makes her and the narrator flit back, experiencing earlier times, all in the spot where the roller rink used to be. Written by Josh Rountree.
On this day in 1981,
season 1 of Fonz and the Happy Days Gang
episode 11: Gone with the Wand
was first broadcast.
The Fonz (Henry Winkler) and the gang land in medieval Camelot, and they come to the aid of King Arthur and Merlin the Magician when the evil Black Knight imprisons Arthur.
On this day in 1981,
season 4 of Fantasy Island
episode 11: Elizabeth's Baby
was first broadcast.
Elizabeth Blake (Eve Plumb) wishes to look ahead into her unborn child's future.
Happy 45th Birthday Zooey Deschanel!
Zooey Deschanel, American actress and singer-songwriter, was born on this day in 1980.
Traveled in the TV miniseries Tin Man (2007)
On this day in 2000,
season 2 of Histeria!
episode 4: Heroes of Truth & Justice
was first broadcast.
Histeria! takes a march with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and boycotts buses, and attends the trial of the century witch Socrates. Featuring Frank Welker as Father Time.
On this day in 1960,
Rocky and His Friends
premiered.
A comedic anthology featuring the adventures of a heroic flying squirrel and his dumb moose friend. And the regular time traveling adventures of Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott)the dog, and his pet boy, Sherman
On this day in 2011,
Capture Anthologies: The Dimensions of Self
first opened in theaters.
Meet historical figures in time.
On this day in 1976,
season 13 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 19: The Brain Of Morbius (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) attempts to restore the Sacred Flame to prove his good intentions to the Sisterhood, while Solon prepares to connect the brain of Morbius to his body.
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Gadget Boy's Adventures In History
episode 20: Go West Young Vulture
was first broadcast.
Gadget Boy (Don Adams) follows Spydra back to the California Gold Rush in the Wild West of 1849.
On this day in 2012,
Tempest
was released.
Jackson Meyer discovers he has the ability to time travel, but he soon finds things are more complicated than they seem. Written by Julie Cross.
On this day in 1997,
season 7 of Red Dwarf
episode 1: Tikka to Ride
was first broadcast.
The Red Dwarf crew goes back in time and prevent the assassination of John F. Kennedy, with disastrous results. Starring Craig Charles as Dave Lister.
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Nightman
episode 32: Sixty Minute Man
was first broadcast.
An alien criminal who can stop time goes on a crime spree. Starring Matt McColm as Johnny Domino / Nightman.
T. H. White, English author, died on this day in 1964 (and was born in 1906).
Author of the novel "The Once And Future King" (1958)
On this day in 1990,
season 2 of Quantum Leap
episode 14: All Americans
was first broadcast.
Sam (Scott Bakula) must prevent a fellow high school football player from throwing the championship game and losing his scholarship.
On this day in 1960,
season 1 of Rocky and His Friends
episode 9: Peabody's Improbable History - Robert Fulton
was first broadcast.
In 1807, Peabody (Bill Scott) and Sherman see Robert Fulton's steamship pitted against Robert E. Leech's sail-powered boat.
Happy 70th Birthday Mami Koyama!
Mami Koyama, Japanese voice actress, was born on this day in 1955.
Traveled in the films Lensman (1984), Uresei Yatsura 3 (1985), and Dragonball: Evolution (2009), the TV movie Kiteretsu Daihyakka (1987), and the TV series Dragon Ball: Doragon Boru episode "Son Goku, The Time Traveler" (1988), Sailor Moon R episode "Journey To The Future, Battle In The Corridor Of Time" (1994), Sailor Moon Crystal episode "Time Warp, Sailor Pluto"
On this day in 2002,
season 4 of Charmed
episode 10: A Paige From the Past
was first broadcast.
Leo summons the spirit of time Clyde and goes back to the past guiding Paige (Rose McGowan) in the 90's to revisit the tragic day of the accident and resolve her guilty complex.
On this day in 1981,
season 18 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 19: The E-Space Trilogy: Warriors' Gate (Part 3 of 4)
was first broadcast.
While Biroc leads the Doctor (Tom Baker) to a view of the Tharil's lordly past, Romana learns more about the damaged freighter and the coldheartedness of its crew.
Happy 65th Birthday Tracey Moore!
Tracey Moore, Canadian voice actress and singer, was born on this day in 1960.
Traveled as Ned in the TV series Captain N & The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 episode "Toddlers of Time Travel" (1990), Rupert episode "Rupert and Algy's Misadventure" (1991), Ned's Newt (1997-1998), and Flying Rhino Junior High episode "Out of Time" (1999)
Happy 63rd Birthday Jim Carrey!
Jim Carrey, American actor, comedian, impressionist, screenwriter, and film producer, was born on this day in 1962.
Traveled in the films Peggy Sue Got Married (1986), and A Christmas Carol (2009)
On this day in 2001,
season 7 of Star Trek: Voyager
episode 11: Shattered
was first broadcast.
After an accident Chakotay (Robert Beltran) is able to pass through the time spheres that are scattered about the ship after Voyager goes through a temporal rift.
On this day in 1971,
season 2 of Catweazle
episode 2: Duck Halt
was first broadcast.
While looking for a place to live, Catweazle (Geoffrey Bayldon) manages to find another sign as well as a bicycle.
On this day in 1963,
season 4 of The Twilight Zone (1959-1964)
episode 3: Valley of the Shadow
was first broadcast.
A reporter stumbles into a peaceful town where miracles seem to occur due to technology -- and the townsfolk won't let him leave. Featuring David Opatoshu as Dorn.