TODAY IN TIME
Monday March 16th, 2026
On this day in 2001,
The Complete Paratime
premiered.
The Paratime series deal with an advanced civilization that is able to travel between parallel universes with alternate histories, and uses that ability to trade for goods and services their own, exhausted Earth cannot provide. Written by H. Beam Piper.
On this day in 2005,
Two Minute Warning
was released.
Clary has invented a time machine that only allows her to go back in time for a mere two minutes. Not enough time to change the universe but just enough time to make some minor corrections in her life. Written and directed by Jim Akman
On this day in 1993,
season 1 of Key West
episode 9: Crossroads
was first broadcast.
Cole's father disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle 40 years earlier -- returns and hasn't aged a day. Featuring Denise Crosby as Mayor Chaucy Caldwell.
On this day in 1998,
season 5 of Goodnight Sweetheart
episode 4: Mairzy Doats
was first broadcast.
Overjoyed to think that he can also time travel, Ron is in his element in 1942 and partners Phoebe's easy friend Violet to accompany the Sparrows and Reg to a dance. Starring Nicholas Lyndhurst as Gary.
Happy 48th Birthday Brooke Burns!
Brooke Burns, American actress, was born on this day in 1978.
Traveled in the TV movie Time And Again (2007)
On this day in 2013,
season 1 of Smeshariki: Novye priklyucheniya Smeshariki: (The New Adventures)
episode 20: Mashina vremeni (Time Machine)
was first broadcast.
The characters travel in a time machine and visit Egypt. Starring Vadim Bochanov.
On this day in 1982,
season 19 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 22: Earthshock (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Cybermen are now in control of the ship and they have eliminated their human accomplice. The Doctor, Adric (Matthew Waterhouse) and several members of the crew are now their prisoners.
On this day in 1988,
season 1 of Moondial
episode 6: Part Six
was first broadcast.
After a brief stop at the hospital, Minty (Siri Neal) finds herself back in the graveyard.
On this day in 1968,
season 5 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 29: Fury From The Deep (Part 1 of 6)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor, Jamie and Victoria (Deborah Watling) are taken prisoner by the staff of a gas refinery, who have lost contact with their drilling rigs and experienced mysterious drops in pressure.
Happy 83rd Birthday John Leeson!
John Leeson, British actor, was born on this day in 1943.
Known best as the voice K9 in multiple TV series, including Doctor Who (1977-1988, 2006-2008), Doctor Who: Shada (2003), K9 (2009-2010), and the Sarah Jane Adventures (2007-2010)
On this day in 2020,
season 2 of Manifest
episode 10: Course Deviation
was first broadcast.
When Grace's pregnancy complicates the pursuit of a calling, Ben (Josh Dallas) finds himself working alongside an uneasy new ally. Michaela tries to make amends with Jared, and the X'ers set their sights on Zeke.
On this day in 2014,
season 1 of Resurrection
episode 2: Unearth
was first broadcast.
The Langstons, especially Sheriff Fred, are forced to confront secrets from their past they'd rather leave buried when Bellamy (Omar Epps) pushes to have Jacob's tomb exhumed.
On this day in 1974,
season 11 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 14: Death To The Daleks (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor (Jon Pertwee) and Bellal continue to penetrate the City's defences while Sarah and Jill try to stop the Daleks leaving with the parrinium.
On this day in 1985,
season 22 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 11: Timelash (Part 2 of 2)
was first broadcast.
For his impending confrontation with the mysterious and cloistered Borad, dictator of Karfel, the Doctor (Colin Baker) takes kontrom crystals from the Timelash to build a 10-second time break device.
Happy 81st Birthday David Wesely!
David Wesely, American wargamer, board game designer, and video game developer, was born on this day in 1945.
Co-author of the video game Mario's Time Machine (1994)
Stanley Ralph Ross, American actor, writer and producer, died on this day in 2000 (and was born in 1935).
Traveled as Dark Paw in the TV series Paw Paws episode "Totem Time Trap" (1986)
Dick Beals, American voice actor, was born on this day in 1927 (and sadly passed away in 2012.)
Traveled in the TV series Davey and Goliath episode "The Time Machine (1960)
On this day in 1993,
season 5 of Quantum Leap
episode 18: The Beast Within
was first broadcast.
As a former Viet Nam veteran, Sam (Scott Bakula) is mistaken for Big Foot in rural Washington state.
On this day in 2004,
season 4 of Mentors
episode 2: The Private Eyes
was first broadcast.
Simon and Crystal enlist the help of U.S. Secret Service creator Allan Pinkerton (Nigel Bennett) when Oliver is sucked into an alternate time stream.
On this day in 2007,
Premonition
first opened in theaters.
A depressed housewife (Sandra Bullock) learns her husband was killed in a car accident on the previous day, and awakens the next morning to find him alive and well at home, and then awakens the next day to a world in which he is still dead.
On this day in 2001,
season 4 of Port Charles
episode 204: 975 Time In A Bottle
was first broadcast.
Ian and Eve (Julie Pinson) travel back in time thanks to the morca root.
On this day in 1992,
season 1 of The Girl From Tomorrow
episode 11: Captain Zero Strikes Again
was first broadcast.
With Alana (Katharine Cullen)'s PJ as proof, Jenny gets James and Irene to help her rescue Alana and the time capsule.
On this day in 1983,
season 20 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 22: The King's Demons (Part 2 of 2)
was first broadcast.
With The Master revealed, two questions remain: Who is impersonating King John and why? Starring Peter Davison as The Doctor.
Gareth Carrivick, British television and film director, died on this day in 2010 (and was born in 1957).
Directed the film Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)
On this day in 2004,
season 6 of Bernard's Watch
episode 11: Camping Out
was first broadcast.
The continuing story of a young boy, Bernard (Ryan Watson) who is given a special gift by "The Postman" a member of the "Time Keeping Society".
On this day in 1984,
season 21 of Doctor Who (1963-1989)
episode 20: The Caves Of Androzani (Part 4 of 4)
was first broadcast.
The Doctor crash lands the ship, and must escape from his captors, find the antidote to Spectrox poisoning and save Peri (Nicola Bryant). He does so, but at the cost of his own life.
On this day in 1987,
season 1 of The Secret World of Polly Flint
episode 5: Episode # 1.5
was first broadcast.
A young girl (Kate Reynolds) escapes her loneliness by retreating to The Magical World of Another Time, which can only be reached by using your imagination.
On this day in 1984,
The Ice Pirates
first opened in theaters.
Two space pirates are captured, sold to a princess, and recruited to help her find her father who disappeared when he found information dangerous to the rulers. Starring Robert Urich.
Happy 61st Birthday Masaaki Yuasa!
Masaaki Yuasa, director, was born on this day in 1965.
Wrote and directed the film Mind Game (2004) and the TV series The Tatami Galaxy (2010)
Happy 77th Birthday Erik Estrada!
Erik Estrada, American actor and voice actor, was born on this day in 1949.
Traveled in the TV series Sealab 2021 episode "Lost In Time"
On this day in 1935,
season 1 of The Phantom Empire
episode 4: Phantom Broadcast
was first broadcast.
When the ancient continent of Mu sank beneath the ocean, some of its inhabitant survived in caverns beneath the sea. Cowboy singer Gene Autry stumbles upon the civilization, now buried beneath his own Radio Ranch.
Arthur Adamov, Russian avant-garde writer, founder and major playwright of the Theatre of the Absurd, died on this day in 1970 (and was born in 1908).
Author of the play La Parodie (1947)
On this day in 1995,
season 2 of Mud
episode 5: Episode #2.5
was first broadcast.
The children travel into the past, via a time-traveling ambulance, to prevent Mrs. Dears becoming a witch. Upon their return, they find they inadvertently changed the course of time. Starring Susie Blake as Miss Dudderidge.



































