TODAY IN TIME
Monday October 28th, 2024
Happy 59th Birthday Jami Gertz!
Jami Gertz, American actress, was born on this day in 1965.
Traveled in the TV series The Neighbors episode "Pilot" (2012)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Generator Gawl
episode 4: Future Memory
was first broadcast.
Ryo takes the opportunity to sneak into Prof. Takuma Nekasa's lab, and discovers not only his research progress but encounters the professor himself! Directed by Seiji Mizushima.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Abenteuer 1927 - Sommerfrische
episode 12: Kurze Freiheit (Brief Freedom)
was first broadcast.
A young woman (Susanne Vogel) time-travels to a plush manor in Germany 1927, where she entertains her summer guests; Fellow time-travelers work tirelessly as housemaids and servants.
On this day in 1963,
season 1 of The Outer Limits (1963-65)
episode 6: The Man Who Was Never Born
was first broadcast.
Earth awaits a terrible fate in the far future, so a 20th Century astronaut and a typically hideously malformed future Earthling (Martin Landau) go back in time hoping to change history.
On this day in 1993,
season 1 of The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
episode 50: Robotnik's Pyramid Scheme
was first broadcast.
Part three in the four part series. Robotnik time travels back to Mobigypt, makes himself a pharoah, and enslaves everybody in an effort to find the gemstone of immortality. Starring Jaleel White as Sonic.
On this day in 2017,
season 2 of Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
episode 3: Two Broken Fingers
was first broadcast.
While investigating a cold case, Dirk and team team are joined by Barth, whose alleged assault spins the case in a new direction. Starring Elijah Wood as Todd Brotzman.
Ian Marter, English actor and writer, was born on this day in 1944 (and sadly passed away in 1986.)
Traveled in 31 episodes of the TV series Doctor Who, including "Carnival of the Monsters" (1973), "The Ark In Space" 1975), "Genesis of the Daleks"(1975), and "Terror of the Zygons" (1975)
On this day in 1995,
season 3 of Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
episode 7: The Labyrinth Part 1
was first broadcast.
Zack and Ivy discover Carmen (Rita Moreno)'s underground training facility and go undercover as henchmen in training to try and nab Carmen.
On this day in 1984,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 81: minnano kenk . sono rekishi
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 2012,
season 6 of Robot Chicken
episode 7: In Bed Surrounded by Loved Ones
was first broadcast.
You don't want to prank Apache Chief; The Lego people hate non-conformity; What would happen it we got rid of all the Wolves; The good times catch up with Captain Kirk. Featuring Alex Winter as Bill S. Preston.
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of Mirror, Mirror
episode 9: Episode 1.9
was first broadcast.
Jo (Petra Yared) continues to look for the missing drum, followed by Frid. Meanwhile, back in 1995 the Old Man gives Jade some new instructions, which she has to follow exactly.
On this day in 2011,
Lovers Beyond Time
first opened in theaters.
Sylvia breaks up with Angelos. Three years later she is married to a doctor and her life is upset by a series of unbelievable events. Angelos, who built a time-machine, wanders around in space-time, in order to eliminate those he sees as rivals and to make love to her. Featuring Takis Moschos as Mihalis.
On this day in 1993,
season 1 of The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
episode 51: Prehistoric Sonic
was first broadcast.
Part four in the four part series. Sonic (Jaleel White) and Tails follow Robotnik, have to chariot race him, and search "Indiana Jones-Style" in a pyramid for the gem.
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Zipang
episode 4: Mirai's Battle
was first broadcast.
The Mirai narrowly escapes the American submarine's torpedoes but accidentally launches an ASROC. Directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi
On this day in 1991,
Finders Keepers
premiered.
Fantasy series about a boy (Jeremy Schwerdt) who accidentally crosses a time barrier through his computer screen.
On this day in 2006,
season 6 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fast Forward
episode 8: Clash of the Turtle Titans
was first broadcast.
Mikey (Vinnie Penna) discovers someone has taken over his old superhero persona, Turtle Titan, and sets off to deal with the "impostor".
On this day in 1994,
season 1 of DNA_: Dokokade nakushita aitsu no aitsu
episode 4: Nekkuresu wa dare ni? Ami
was first broadcast.
A female time traveler (Mina Tominaga) must work with a teenage boy who is in danger of becoming a future menace because of her interference.
On this day in 1999,
Now and Then Here and There
premiered.
King Hamdo confronts Lala-Ru, desperate to find the location of her pendant.
Otto Messmer, American animator, died on this day in 1983 (and was born in 1892).
Sent Felix The Cat traveling in the film short "Felix Trifles With Time" (1925)
On this day in 1994,
season 2 of Avenger Penguins
episode 7: A Christmas Carol
was first broadcast.
Charles Dickens famous tale gets the Penguin treatment. Doom (Mike McShane) realizes he must restore power to the city after he blacks it out.
On this day in 1994,
Stargate
first opened in theaters.
An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra. Featuring French Stewart as Lieutenant Ferretti.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of The 1900 House
episode 7: Women's Liberation
was first broadcast.
Hiring a maid has given Joyce the time to investigate the history of the suffragette movement. Daru Cooke is the historical consultant.
On this day in 2011,
In Time
first opened in theaters.
Will Salas (Justin Timberlake) lives in a future where people stop aging at 25, and are engineered to live only one more year -- so having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth.
On this day in 2019,
Time
first opened in theaters.
In the near future where time travel has become a luxurious commodity, Anna chooses to travel to the past in hopes of saving her mother.
On this day in 1967,
season 5 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 9: The Abominable Snowmen (Part 5 of 6)
was first broadcast.
Victoria (Deborah Watling) falls under the mental influence of Padmasambhva as the Yeti attack.
Happy 71st Birthday Richard A. Lovett!
Richard A. Lovett, American science fiction author and science writer, was born on this day in 1953.
Writer of the short stories "A Few Good Men" (2005) and "Tech Support" (2012)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Seven Days
episode 5: Vows
was first broadcast.
Frank (Jonathan LaPaglia) is tasked with have to return 7 days into the past to try and stop a bomb explosion caused by a failed bank robbery.
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 15: Gnoman Holiday
was first broadcast.
Julius Geezer of the Gnomans wants Smurfette as his wife, and Brainy has to fight a Gnoman gladiator to save her. Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
Happy 36th Birthday Victoria Longley!
Victoria Longley, English actress, was born on this day in 1988.
Traveled as Emma in the TV series Genie In The House (2006)
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of Mirror, Mirror
episode 8: Episode 1.8
was first broadcast.
Seeking help for Jo (Petra Yared), the old man who owned the shop tells Royce that he has to go through theÊmirror.
Ian Marter, English actor and writer, was born on this day in 1944 (and sadly passed away in 1986.)
Traveled in 31 episodes of the TV series Doctor Who, including "Carnival of the Monsters" (1973), "The Ark In Space" 1975), "Genesis of the Daleks"(1975), and "Terror of the Zygons" (1975)
On this day in 2006,
season 2 of Johnny Test
episode 1: Hoist the Johnny Roger
was first broadcast.
Johnny (James Arnold Taylor) wants to become a pirate, and so he travels back in time to find out how.
On this day in 1989,
season 5 of The Real Ghostbusters
episode 8: The Ghostbusters Live! From Al Capone's Tomb!
was first broadcast.
Peter sells the Ghostbusters' television rights and sets a new live show from Al Capone's tomb. Featuring Maurice LaMarche as Egon.
On this day in 2016,
season 3 of The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show
episode 2: Jump the Whale Shark/Fr_d_ric Bartholdi
was first broadcast.
A beachy-keen Sherman (Max Charles) squashes a rival by jumping the shark. Famed sculptor Fr_d_ric Bartholdi learns to stand up to his overbearing mother.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of Time Tunnel
episode 8: Massacre
was first broadcast.
Doug and Tony are (James Darren) transported to the summer of 1876 and witness soldiers slaughtered by Indians in the middle of the desert.
On this day in 1978,
season 3 of Challenge of the Super Friends
episode 8: Secret Origins of the Superfriends
was first broadcast.
Lex Luthor (Stan Jones) takes the Legion of Doom into the past so that they can prevent Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern from coming into existence.
Happy 34th Birthday Tianai Zhang!
Tianai Zhang, Chinese actress and model, was born on this day in 1990.
Traveled in the web series Go Princess Go (2015)
On this day in 1991,
season 1 of Finders Keepers
episode 1: The Invitation
was first broadcast.
Patrick (Jeremy Schwerdt) receives an invitation while playing on a computer to take part in a TV game show, and is sucked through a time barrier to another world.
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of This Is America, Charlie Brown
episode 2: The Birth Of The Constitution
was first broadcast.
Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the gang join the country's founding fathers as they put together the constitution. Created by Charles Schulz
Happy 38th Birthday Aki Toyosaki!
Aki Toyosaki, Japanese voice actress, singer and radio personality, was born on this day in 1986.
Traveled in the TV series Time Travel Girl
On this day in 1979,
season 1 of Sport Billy
episode 7: Bad Weather Blues
was first broadcast.
Sport Billy (Lane Scheimer), with the help of his friends Lilly and Willy, and a spaceship that is also a time machine, travels wherever and whenever he is needed to stop the evil witch Vanda.
On this day in 1989,
season 9 of The Smurfs
episode 16: Greedy's Masterpizza/The Monumental Grouch
was first broadcast.
Painter is no longer the only Smurf who can create a "masterpizza"! / Grouchy has a change of heart in Rome when his likeness is taken for granite. Created by Peyo (Pierre Culliford)
On this day in 1964,
season 1 of The Peter Potamus Show
episode 7: The Good Hood
was first broadcast.
Peter Potamus (Daws Butler) (a purple hippopotamus), and his traveling companion So-So (a monkey), fly back and forth through time in a balloon participating in historic events.
On this day in 2018,
season 11 of Doctor Who (2005- )
episode 4: Arachnids in the UK
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Jodie Whittaker), Yaz, Graham and Ryan find their way back to Yorkshire only to find something is stirring amidst the eight-legged arachnid population of Sheffield.
On this day in 1944,
The Old Grey Hare
first opened in theaters.
Elmer Fudd (Arthur Q. Bryan) is taken far into the future and Bugs thinks back to when they first met as little babies.
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Time Tremors
episode 3: The Mysteries of Miss Bugly
was first broadcast.
Max (Mitchell Kummen) and Medie travel through time in search of the lost Time Treasures.
On this day in 1978,
season 16 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 9: The Key To Time: The Stones Of Blood (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana encounter modern day druids in Cornwall making blood sacrifices to Cailleach.
Merry Anders, American stage, film and television actress and mode, died on this day in 2012 (and was born in 1932).
Traveled in the film The Time Travelers (1964)
Happy 42nd Birthday Matt Smith!
Matt Smith, English actor and director, was born on this day in 1982.
Traveled as the 11th Doctor in 55 episodes of the TV series "Doctor Who", in the TV series The Sarah Jane Adventures episode "Death of the Doctor" (2010), and in the film Terminator: Genisys (2015)