TODAY IN TIME
Tuesday November 3rd, 2026
On this day in 1954,
Godzilla
first opened in theaters.
American nuclear weapons testing results in the creation of a seemingly unstoppable, dinosaur-like beast. Directed and co-written by Ishiro Honda.
John Barry, English composer and conductor, was born on this day in 1933 (and sadly passed away in 2011.)
Wrote the score for the films Somewhere In Time (1980) and Peggy Sue Got Married (1986).
On this day in 1927,
A Connecticut Yankee
first opened in theaters.
In Connecticut in the 1920s, Martin is about to be married to Fay. When an old flame, Alice, visits him, Fay knocks him out with a champagne bottle in a jealous fit. As Martin dreams, he is seemingly in the court of King Arthur in 528. Based on the novel by Mark Twain.
On this day in 2002,
season 14 of The Simpsons
episode 1: Treehouse of Horror XIII - The Fright To Creep And Scare Harms
was first broadcast.
Zombie cowboys come back from the dead after Springfield bans guns. Starring Dan Castellaneta as Homer.
On this day in 1979,
season 17 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 10: The Creature From The Pit (Part 2 of 4)
was first broadcast.
With the Doctor (Tom Baker) down in the execution pit and presumed dead, the cruel Lady Adrasta threatens Romana in order to gain obedience from K-9.
Happy 69th Birthday Dolph Lundgren!
Dolph Lundgren, Swedish actor, director, and martial artist, was born on this day in 1957.
Traveled in the films Masters of the Universe (1987), Retrograde (2004), and In The Name of the King 2: Two Worlds (2011)
On this day in 1998,
Richie Rich's Christmas Wish
was released.
After getting blamed for spoiling Christmas, Richie Rich (David Gallagher), the richest kid in the world, wishes he'd never been born.
Jonathan Harris, American character actor, died on this day in 2002 (and was born in 1914).
Traveled in the TV series Eye On New York episode "The Christmas Carol" (1955), Lost In Space episodes "Visit To A Hostile Planet" and "The Time Merchant" (1965), "The Astral Traveler" and "Flight Into The Future (1967), and the Bewitched episode "Paul Revere Rides Again" (1970)
On this day in 2006,
Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
first opened in theaters.
Santa, aka Scott Calvin (Tim Allen) must keep his new family happy, and stop Jack Frost from taking over Christmas. Featuring Art LaFleur as The Tooth Fairy.
On this day in 2009,
season 4 of The Universe
episode 11: Science Fiction, Science Fact
was first broadcast.
Is science-fiction rooted in science? Has science caught up to science-fiction, past and present? Hosted by Erik Thompson.
On this day in 1979,
season 2 of Fangface and Fangpuss
episode 7: A Time-Machine Trip To The Pirate's Ship
was first broadcast.
Fangface (Frank Welker) and our heroes are transported in time where they stumble upon pirates led by Ironmask who has plans to rob a Spanish ship.
On this day in 2007,
season 1 of The Future Is Wild
episode 5: Think Big
was first broadcast.
The crew accidentally knock a Toraton mom on her back and Luis (Taylor Abrahamse) becomes a de facto parent to a pair of Toraton infants.
On this day in 2008,
season 1 of Watchmen
episode 4: Watchmaker
was first broadcast.
Cursed with perceiving all time periods at once, Dr. Manhattan reviews his life while on Mars. Written by Alan Moore.
Karel Zeman, Czechoslovakian film director, artist, production designer and animator, was born on this day in 1910 (and sadly passed away in 1989.)
Directed the film Journey to the Beginning of Time (1955)
On this day in 1989,
season 2 of Erasmus Microman
episode 1: Socrates
was first broadcast.
Erasmus (Ken Campbell) returns from a sojourn as an Inspector of Black Holes to chase Dr. Dark through time, who is trying to plunge the Earth into a new dark age.
On this day in 1999,
season 2 of Seven Days
episode 5: Two Weddings and a Funeral
was first broadcast.
Frank (Jonathan LaPaglia) saves Olga from being crushed in the Sphere room and in the process is injured and goes into a coma.
On this day in 2017,
Memory: Time Traveling In Bits and Pieces
first opened in theaters.
Alex gets stuck in astral projection and she is forced to face her memories in order to escape.
Happy 74th Birthday Jim Cummings!
Jim Cummings, American voice actor and singer, was born on this day in 1952.
Traveled in the TV series Transformers (1984Ð1987), Darkwing Duck (1991-1995), Histeria! (1998-2000), Sonic The Hedgehog episode "Blast To The Past" (1993), The Mummy: The Animated Series episode "Time Before Time" (2003), and the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse (2006)
On this day in 2001,
season 2 of Mentors
episode 12: Seer and Now
was first broadcast.
Dee summons Nostradamus (Kim Coates) to help her interpret a recurring dream.
On this day in 1995,
season 2 of V.R. Troopers
episode 23: Grimlord's Dark Secret: Part 2
was first broadcast.
A pyramid in another time hides deadly secrets for the Troopers. Featuring Gardner Baldwin as Grimlord.
Happy 63rd Birthday Brian Henson!
Brian Henson, American puppeteer, director, producer, and the chairman of The Jim Henson company, was born on this day in 1963.
Directed the film The Muppets Christmas Carol (1992)
Tibor Scitovsky, Hungarian born, American economist, was born on this day in 1910 (and sadly passed away in 2002.)
Author of Scitovsky Paradox, a theory which states that in welfare economics there is no increase in social welfare by a return to the original part of the losers.
On this day in 2009,
season 2 of Being Erica
episode 7: The Unkindest Cut
was first broadcast.
Barb has just started dating a new man named Norm, for which Erica (Erin Karpluk) is happy.
On this day in 2010,
season 3 of Being Erica
episode 7: Jenny From The Block
was first broadcast.
Erica (Erin Karpluk) receives a surprise visit from Jenny, who admits she made a mistake, yet again, in making that move and didn't want to face Erica in disgrace.
On this day in 2008,
season 1 of Time Trackers
episode 7: Music Wars
was first broadcast.
When Carmen decides to explore the concept of kissing with Wiremu, Troy (Kazimir Sas) is taken over by the green eyed monster.
On this day in 1995,
season 1 of Goosebumps
episode 3: The Cuckoo Clock of Doom
was first broadcast.
Michael touches a grandfather clock that apparently has an "error" -- and he wakes up three days in the past. He goes further back in time the next, and this process shows no signs of stopping until he really is lost in time... Based on the stories of R. L. Stine.
On this day in 1999,
season 1 of Twice in a Lifetime
episode 9: O'er the Ramparts We Watched
was first broadcast.
A lawyer goes back to defend her younger self. Co-starring Gordie Brown as Mr. Jones..
On this day in 2016,
season 2 of Legends of Tomorrow
episode 4: Abominations
was first broadcast.
The Legends find themselves fighting for survival against Confederate zombies in the Civil War. Featuring Brandon Routh as Ray Palmer.
On this day in 2000,
season 4 of Bernard's Watch
episode 7: Time Slip
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 2003,
The Ride
first opened in theaters.
When cocky, young surfing champion David Monroe wipes out on a big wave, he slips back in time to 1911 Hawai`i.
On this day in 2007,
season 3 of 4 Against Z
episode 11: The Demon Comet
was first broadcast.
German children's television program show in which four children are appointed as "Wachter" (guardians) by their deceased aunt Hedda to prevent Zanrelot, the "Herrscher der Finsternis" - the lord of darkness (Udo Kier) from leaving the underworld and gaining control over Lubeck.
On this day in 1993,
season 1 of Time Trax
episode 18: Framed
was first broadcast.
Darien (Dale Midkiff) is framed for murder and hunted down by agents from the International Security Agency.
On this day in 2014,
"Letting Go"
was released.
When your girlfriend heads into space on a journey that will age her only two years while he ages sixteen, you do the only logical thing. Written by Alex Shvartsman.
On this day in 1990,
season 3 of The Munsters Today
episode 5: It's My Party And I'll Die If I Want To
was first broadcast.
The family assembles a strange group from Grandpa's past to celebrate his 417th birthday. Starring Lee Meriwether as Lily Munster.
On this day in 2008,
season 2 of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
episode 7: Brothers of Nablus
was first broadcast.
While Sarah and Cameron (Summer Glau) search for the person who robbed the house, Cromartie returns to hunt down Cameron and John.
On this day in 2014,
season 2 of Sleepy Hollow
episode 7: Deliverance
was first broadcast.
Abbie (Nicole Beharie) and Ichabod learn that Katrina is in imminent danger and race against the clock to help her.
On this day in 1967,
season 2 of Star Trek - The Original Series
episode 8: I, Mudd
was first broadcast.
Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock must use paradoxes to defeat Harry Mudd who returns with a plot to take over the Enterprise. Co-written by David Gerrold.
Happy 48th Birthday Shaun Chen!
Shaun Chen, Malaysian actor, was born on this day in 1978.
Traveled in the TV series Blessings (2014)
On this day in 1990,
season 1 of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures (1990-1991)
episode 7: A Black Night In San Dimas
was first broadcast.
A math teacher named Ms. Spleen is fed up with Bill (Alex Winter) & Ted and threatens them with expelling them unless they can catch up with their homework.
On this day in 2005,
season 1 of Abenteuer 1927 - Sommerfrische
episode 15: Der schnste Tag (The Most Beautiful Day)
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 1990,
season 7 of Muppet Babies
episode 1: The Next Generation
was first broadcast.
The babies try to imagine what the future will be like, and end up performing parodies of multiple space programs. Featuring Russi Taylor as Gonzo.
On this day in 2001,
season 1 of Power Rangers Time Force
episode 38: The End of Time: Part 1
was first broadcast.
Ransick prepares to attack the city. Alex orders the TF rangers to return to the future. The crystals are causing disruptions, if they don't leave they might not be able to return to their own time. Starring Jason Faunt as the Time Force Red Ranger.













































