TODAY IN TIME
Friday October 2nd, 2026
On this day in 2004,
season 1 of Zentrix
episode 13: Zeus Goes Missing
was first broadcast.
As they enter the Zentrium chamber inside the Undersea Stronghold, Megan (Michelle Ruff) and Nick suspect they have walked into a trap.
On this day in 1985,
the series Clementine's Enchanted Journey
first aired.
Clementine (Celine Montsarrat), the teen daughter of an air combat pilot, travels around the world to find the cure for her injury, due to which she cannot walk but seeing precognitive dreams she can foretell the future.
On this day in 1949,
Dangerous Corner
premiered.
Robert and Freda Caplan (Greta Gynt) are entertaining guests at their country retreat. A chance remark by one of the guests ignites a series of devastating revelations, and the play ends with time slipping back to the beginning of the evening.
On this day in 1960,
season 2 of Rocky and His Friends
episode 4: Peabody's Improbable History - Leonardo Da Vinci
was first broadcast.
Sherman and Peabody (Bill Scott) go to Rome in the times of Leonardo da Vinci.
On this day in 1983,
season 1 of Miimu iro iro yume no tabi
episode 26: hikari -1- sono fushigi
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 2000,
season 1 of Andromeda
episode 1: Under the Night
was first broadcast.
The Andromeda Ascendant is rediscovered after being trapped on the event horizon of the black hole for three centuries. Starring Kevin Sorbo as Dylan Hunt.
Happy 84th Birthday Peter Newman!
Peter Newman, American voice actor, was born on this day in 1942.
Traveled in the TV series Thundercats (1985-1989) and Silverhawks (1986)
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century
episode 3: The Hounds of the Baskervilles
was first broadcast.
Holmes (Jason Gray-Stanford) faces the clone of his greatest enemy, who intends to take over the moon and then, the Earth.
On this day in 2015,
Narcopolis
first opened in theaters.
In the near future, Frank Grieves is a new breed of police officer working in a city where all recreational drugs are legal. Starring James Callis as Todd Ambro.
On this day in 2012,
Fluch des Falken
premiered.
Friends have found a way to leave the hole in time. But the attempt fails and they end up back in the woods. Featuring Klaus Steinbacher as Costa Siantos.
On this day in 1998,
season 2 of Bernard's Watch
episode 1: Plenty Of 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".
Happy 64th Birthday Jeff Bennett!
Jeff Bennett, American voice actor, was born on this day in 1962.
Traveled in multiple episodes of many TV series including Gargoyles (1994-1996), Histeria! (1988-2000), Johnny Bravo (1997-2004), and Penguins of Madagascar (2008)
Jack Finney, American author, was born on this day in 1911 (and sadly passed away in 1995.)
Author of the novels Time and Again (1970) and From Time To Time (1995), the short stories "Second Chance" (1956), ""I Love Galesburg in the Springtime" (1960), "Double Take" (1965), "The Third Level" (1950), "Such Interesting Neighbors" (1951), "Quit Zoomin' Those Hands Through the Air" (1951), "I'm Scared" (1951), "There Is a Tide" (1952), "The Love Letter" (1959), "Time Has No Boundaries" (1962)
On this day in 1998,
What Dreams May Come
first opened in theaters.
After he dies in a car crash, a man (Robin Williams) searches heaven and hell for his beloved wife.
On this day in 1966,
season 1 of It's About Time
episode 4: Tailor Made Hero
was first broadcast.
Mac and Hector (Jack Mullaney) are heroes to Breer after they rescue him from a blocked cave.
On this day in 2016,
season 1 of Future-Worm!
episode 7: Go Help Yourself/Barl/Mecha-Muck Wars
was first broadcast.
When Future-Worm leaves Danny to do "one last job" for a shady character from his past, his insistence on doing it alone puts Danny and Future Danny in danger. Featuring Lance Henriksen as Tom.
On this day in 1991,
season 4 of Quantum Leap
episode 3: Hurricane
was first broadcast.
As a deputy sheriff, Sam (Scott Bakula) must prevent a murder as Hurricane Camile hits the Mississippi gulf coast.
On this day in 1962,
season 4 of The Bullwinkle Show
episode 5: Peabody's Improbable History - Calamity Jane
was first broadcast.
Mr. Peabody (Bill Scott) and Sherman visit Calamity Jane.
On this day in 1999,
season 4 of Early Edition
episode 2: Duck Day Afternoon
was first broadcast.
Gary (Kyle Chandler)'s parents visit Chicago and want to spend the day with him. Gary runs off to save ducks crossing the streets, which begins a chain of events.
On this day in 1969,
season 6 of Bewitched
episode 3: Samantha Caesar's Salad
was first broadcast.
Bumbling Esmerelda zaps up Julius Caesar instead of a Caesar Salad Featuring Erin Murphy as Tabitha.
On this day in 1921,
Rip Van Winkle
first opened in theaters.
Rip Van Winkle (Thomas Jefferson) is an adventurer who comes across a group of strange individuals while roaming the Catskill mountains. Upon drinking a strange concoction of theirs, he falls asleep and wakes up 20 years later.
Happy 70th Birthday Charles Adler!
Charles Adler, American voice actor and voice director, was born on this day in 1956.
Traveled in the TV series Transformers episodes "War Dawn" (1985) and "Forever Is a Long Time Coming" (1986), Jem episode "Journey Through Time" (1988), Dino-Riders (1988), Tiny Toon Adventures episode "A Ditch In Time" (1990), Sonic the Hedgehog episode "Blast To The Past" (1993), Swat Kats: The Radical Squadean (1993-1994), Rocko's Modern Life episode "Cruisin' (1995), Duckman episode "The Once and Future Duck" (1996), Cow and Chicken episode "Time Machine" (1997), I Am Weasel episode "Time Weasel" (1998), Rugrats episode "All Growed Up" (2001), and the video short "The Wacky Adventures of Ronald McDonald: Have Time Will Travel (2002)
On this day in 1896,
Rip Van Winkle
first opened in theaters.
Rip Van Winkle (Joseph Jefferson) is a ne'er-do-well who wanders off one day into the Kaatskill mountains where he drinks some of a group odd men's mysterious brew and passes out only to find when waking up that 20 years have passed.
On this day in 2008,
season 2 of Double The Fist
episode 7: Timesaw
was first broadcast.
The Fist Team now possesses the TimeSaw, which can be used to cut holes in the time continuum, allowing them to travel through time. Starring Craig Anderson as Steve Foxx.
On this day in 1966,
Star Pilot
first opened in theaters.
Humans attempt to mutiny against their alien captors, inadvertently sending their tiny spaceship hurtling into the infinite beyond... Starring Leonora Ruffo as Kaena.
On this day in 1969,
season 2 of The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
episode 3: There's A Seal In My Bathtub
was first broadcast.
A runaway seal takes refuge with Carolyn (Hope Lange) and the Muirs. The seal is assisted by the two younger family members, who are seeking to protect the creature from an irate crab fisherman.
On this day in 2009,
season 1 of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
episode 13: The Day of Sagittarius
was first broadcast.
Hoping to reclaim the computer Haruhi (Aya Hirano) extorted from the Computer Research Society earlier in the year, the Computer Research Society president challenges the SOS Brigade to a computer game they created for the cultural festival.
On this day in 2020,
Wonder Woman 1984
first opened in theaters.
Wonder Woman's brings Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) to 1984, and faces two all-new foes: Max Lord and The Cheetah.
Happy 91st Birthday Noriko Ohara!
Noriko Ohara, Japanese voice actress, was born on this day in 1935.
Traveled in the TV series Doraemon (1973), Time Bokan (1975), Yatterman (1977), Zenderman (1979), Time Patrol Team Otasukeman (1980), Yattodetaman (1981), Gyakuten! Ippatsuman (1982), Itadakiman (1983), Yatterman (2008), and the films Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur (1980), Doraemon: The Record of Nobita's Parallel Visit to the West (1988), and Urusei Yatsura 3: Remember My Love (1985).
On this day in 1980,
season 2 of Sport Billy
episode 8: Taj Mahal Mystery
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.
Bud Abbott, American actor, producer and comedian, was born on this day in 1895 (and sadly passed away in 1974.)
Straight man of the comedy team of Abbott and Costello
On this day in 1976,
season 3 of Land of the Lost (1974-1977)
episode 4: Repairman
was first broadcast.
When the Sleestak tamper with the sunlight, an eccentric British repairman arrives to fix the problem. Featuring Wesley Eure as Will Marshall.
Gene Autry, American performer who gained fame as a singing cowboy on the radio, in movies, and on television, died on this day in 1998 (and was born in 1907).
Traveled in the serial "The Phantom Empire" (1935)
Nat Schachner, American author, died on this day in 1955 (and was born in 1895).
Author of the short stories "The 20,000 AD Stories" (1930), The Time Express (1932), "Ancestral Voices" (1933), and "The Time Impostor" (1934
On this day in 1993,
season 7 of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
episode 3: The Legend of Koji
was first broadcast.
Shredder uses a time machine to travel back to Ancient Japan in the year 1583. Starring Cam Clarke as Leonardo.
On this day in 2010,
Nanase: The Psychic Wanderers
first opened in theaters.
Nanase receives a call from Ryo, a psychic acquaintance, who warns her of more danger ahead. She calls on another friend, Fujiko, who works at a local aquarium „ and has become unstuck in time. Starring Sei Ashina.
On this day in 2008,
season 4 of Supernatural
episode 3: In the Beginning
was first broadcast.
Castiel sends Dean (Jensen Ackles) back in time to 1973 where he encounters younger versions of his parents and for the first time meets his grandfather Samuel Campbell.
Happy 73rd Birthday David Bradley!
David Bradley, American actor and writer, was born on this day in 1953.
Traveled in the film Total Reality (1997)
On this day in 1970,
season 1 of The Hector Heathcote Show
episode 19: Belabour Thy Neighbor
was first broadcast.
Hector (John Myhers) is having a big square dance at his ranch. The cows are turning on to music. But a rustler lurks in the bushes....
On this day in 2002,
season 1 of The Twilight Zone (2002-2003)
episode 5: Cradle of Darkness
was first broadcast.
A woman (Katherine Heigl) goes back in time to the birth of Hitler and attempts to interfere so that World War II never happens.
On this day in 1976,
season 14 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 5: The Hand Of Fear (Part 1 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Sarah arrive in a quarry during blasting operations and when Sarah is buried under rubble, she discovers a stone hand.
Happy 53rd Birthday Danny Smith!
Danny Smith, Canadian actor and musician, was born on this day in 1973.
Traveled in the TV series Big Wolf On Campus episode "Time and Again" (1999)
On this day in 1965,
season 3 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 4: Galaxy 4 - The Exploding Planet (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (William Hartnell) and Vicki enlist the aid of the Chumblies to rescue Steven from the Drahvins and then find a way off the planet before its destruction.
Happy 78th Birthday Avery Brooks!
Avery Brooks, American actor, director, and occasional singer, was born on this day in 1948.
Traveled as Commander Sisko in the TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes "Past Tense" (1995), "Accession" (1996), "Trials and Tribble-ations" (1996), Things Past (1996), "Children of Time" (1997), and "Wrongs Darker Than Death of Night" (1998)
On this day in 1998,
season 1 of Histeria!
episode 14: The Montezuma Show
was first broadcast.
The gang visit the Sacrificial Well, stop in on The Order of the Eagle, and browse the Inca Shopping Network. Featuring Frank Welker as Father Time.
On this day in 2004,
Premonition
first opened in theaters.
Professor Hideki Satomi (Hiroshi Mikami) uses an evil foretelling newspaper to change the future and save his wife Ayaka. Doing so, he becomes trapped in hell and has to make a choice regarding his own destiny.
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Best Friends Whenever
episode 6: Night of the Were-Diesel
was first broadcast.
When Cyd (Landry Bender) tries to protect Diesel from Barry's wolf serum experiment, she accidentally gets the serum on herself and turns into a menacing werewolf.
Happy 76th Birthday Ian McNeice!
Ian McNeice, English actor, was born on this day in 1950.
Traveled as Leather Hardbones in Time Riders (1991), as Albert Fezziwig in the TV movie A Christmas Carol (1999), as Winston Churchill in the TV series Doctor Who (2010-2011), and Kwaltz in the film The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy (2005)
On this day in 1983,
season 2 of Read All About It!
episode 4: Journey to Queenston
was first broadcast.
Sam and Chris meet an Indian named John Norton, who leads them towards Queenston and then leaves them in the care of his compatriot, Laura Secord. Featuring Lydia Zajc as Lynne.
On this day in 2015,
season 4 of Continuum
episode 4: Zero Hour
was first broadcast.
Alec stands on the precipice of power with one man in his way. Matthew Kellog takes over Piron. Rachel Emily Nichols stars.
On this day in 1965,
season 2 of The Peter Potamus Show
episode 4: Marriage Peter Potamus Style
was first broadcast.
Peter Potamus (a purple hippopotamus), and his traveling companion So-So (Don Messick), (a monkey), fly back and forth through time in a balloon participating in historic events.






















































