The Starlost: The Beehive
The 15th episode of the short-lived Canadian-made science fiction series The Starlost, The Beehive, premieres.
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior, Part 3
The 358th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story introduces the Sontarans, created by writer Robert Holmes, as well as a new companion named Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen.
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Robert’s Robots: Double Trouble
The seventh episode of the British comedy series Robert’s Robots airs on ITV licensee Thames Television, starring John Clive (A Clockwork Orange, Yellow Submarine) as eccentric inventor Robert Sommerby and Nigel Pegram as one of his robot creations. This concludes the series’ first season; a second season will air in late 1974.
The Starlost: Farthing’s Comet
The 14th episode of the short-lived Canadian-made science fiction series The Starlost, Farthing’s Comet, premieres.
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior, Part 2
The 357th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story introduces the Sontarans, created by writer Robert Holmes, as well as a new companion named Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen.
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Soyuz 13
Cosmonauts Pyotr Klimuk and Valentin Lebedev lift off aboard Soyuz 13, the second proving flight of the redesigned Soyuz spacecraft. Their eight-day-long stay in Earth orbit is a Soviet space program rarity: a flight devoted solely to scientific observations with no military objectives. Many of the science experiments were originally intended to be conducted on board the Salyut 1 space station. Much like the Skylab 4 crew, which is in orbit at the same time, the Soyuz 13 crew is able to observe Comet Kohoutek.
Robert’s Robots: Kill Or Cure
The sixth episode of the British comedy series Robert’s Robots airs on ITV licensee Thames Television, starring John Clive (A Clockwork Orange, Yellow Submarine) as eccentric inventor Robert Sommerby and Nigel Pegram as one of his robot creations.
The Evil Touch: Dear Beloved Monster
The 14th episode of the horror anthology series The Evil Touch airs on Australia’s Nine Network, hosted by Anthony Quayle (Strange Report). (The series will later appear in the U.S. and elsewhere in first-run syndication.) Ray Walston (My Favorite Martian) guest stars.
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The Starlost: The Return Of Oro
The 13th episode of the short-lived Canadian-made science fiction series The Starlost, The Return Of Oro, premieres. Walter Koenig guest stars.
Doctor Who: The Time Warrior, Part 1
The 356th episode of Doctor Who airs on BBC1. This story introduces the Sontarans, created by writer Robert Holmes, as well as a new companion named Sarah Jane Smith, played by Elisabeth Sladen. This is the opening episode of Doctor Who’s 11th season.
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Robert’s Robots: A Long Cold Sommerby
The fifth episode of the British comedy series Robert’s Robots airs on ITV licensee Thames Television, starring John Clive (A Clockwork Orange, Yellow Submarine) as eccentric inventor Robert Sommerby and Nigel Pegram as one of his robot creations.
The Evil Touch: The Homecoming
The 13th episode of the horror anthology series The Evil Touch airs on Australia’s Nine Network, hosted by Anthony Quayle (Strange Report). (The series will later appear in the U.S. and elsewhere in first-run syndication.) Harry Guardino (Dirty Harry) guest stars.
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The Starlost: The Implant People
The 12th episode of the short-lived Canadian-made science fiction series The Starlost, The Implant People, premieres. Donnelly Rhodes guest stars.
Robert’s Robots: C For Chaos
The fourth episode of the British comedy series Robert’s Robots airs on ITV licensee Thames Television, starring John Clive (A Clockwork Orange, Yellow Submarine) as eccentric inventor Robert Sommerby and Nigel Pegram as one of his robot creations. Sylvester McCoy (Doctor Who, Sense8, The Hobbit) guest stars.
Pioneer 10: Jupiter’s first visitor from Earth
NASA’s Pioneer 10 space probe, launched in 1972 and boosted to unprecedented speeds by a three-stage rocket, makes its closest pass to the planet Jupiter, the first human-made vehicle to do so. Zooming past Jupiter’s equator at a distance of less than 100,000 miles, Pioneer 10’s electronics are nearly fried by the giant planet’s intense radiation. Pioneer 10 presses on toward the edge of the solar system, continuing to report back through the 1990s.
The Evil Touch: Scared To Death
The 12th episode of the horror anthology series The Evil Touch airs on Australia’s Nine Network, hosted by Anthony Quayle (Strange Report). (The series will later appear in the U.S. and elsewhere in first-run syndication.) Mildred Natwick (Dangerous Liaisons) guest stars.
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The Starlost: The Astro Medics
The 11th episode of the short-lived Canadian-made science fiction series The Starlost, The Astro Medics, premieres.
Orson Welles’ Great Mysteries: For Sale – Silence
The 14th episode of Orson Welles’ Great Mysteries is broadcast on ITV licensee Anglia Television, starring Jack Cassidy and Rona Newton-John, with Welles providing his customary introductory and closing narration.
Robert’s Robots: A Spanner In The Works
The third episode of the British comedy series Robert’s Robots airs on ITV licensee Thames Television, starring John Clive (A Clockwork Orange, Yellow Submarine) as eccentric inventor Robert Sommerby and Nigel Pegram as one of his robot creations.
The Evil Touch: George
The 11th episode of the horror anthology series The Evil Touch airs on Australia’s Nine Network, hosted by Anthony Quayle (Strange Report). (The series will later appear in the U.S. and elsewhere in first-run syndication.) Darren McGavin (Kolchak: The Night Stalker) guest stars.
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The Starlost: The Alien Oro
The tenth episode of the short-lived Canadian-made science fiction series The Starlost, The Alien Oro, premieres. Walter Koenig guest stars.
Westworld
Written and directed by science fiction author Michael Crichton, Westworld debuts in theaters, mashing up familiar western tropes with a tale of cyborgs gone mad. Richard Benjamin (Quark), James Brolin, and Yul Brynner guest star; Majel Barrett (Star Trek) and Dick Van Patten play cameo roles. A hit for MGM, Westworld will spawn many attempts to follow up on its success, from the 1976 movie Futureworld to numerous TV revivals well into the 21st century.
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Electric Light Orchestra: On The Third Day
Electric Light Orchestra‘s third album, On The Third Day, is released, featuring the singles “Showdown” and “Ma-Ma-Ma Belle”.
Robert’s Robots: Love At First Light
The second episode of the British comedy series Robert’s Robots airs on ITV licensee Thames Television, starring John Clive (A Clockwork Orange, Yellow Submarine) as eccentric inventor Robert Sommerby and Nigel Pegram as one of his robot creations.
The Evil Touch: Marcie
The tenth episode of the horror anthology series The Evil Touch airs on Australia’s Nine Network, hosted by Anthony Quayle (Strange Report). (The series will later appear in the U.S. and elsewhere in first-run syndication.) Susan Strasberg guest stars.
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Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping
The third TV movie in the Six Million Dollar Man series premieres on ABC, starring Lee Majors and Richard Anderson. Maurice Evans (Planet Of The Apes) and Terry Carter (Battlestar Galactica) guest star. This is the final TV movie before The Six Million Dollar Man goes weekly in 1974.
The Starlost: Mr. Smith Of Manchester
The ninth episode of the short-lived Canadian-made science fiction series The Starlost, Mr. Smith Of Manchester, premieres.
Orson Welles’ Great Mysteries: The Ingenious Reporter
The 12th episode of Orson Welles’ Great Mysteries is broadcast on ITV licensee Anglia Television, starring David Birney (Serpico, St. Elsewhere) and Anthony Ainley (Doctor Who), with Welles providing his customary introductory and closing narration.
Skylab 4
The third and final crew of the first American space station, Skylab 4, lifts off for an 84-day stay. The crew’s tasks include medical and biological experiments, solar observations (including the first space-based recording of solar flare origination), and observations of Comet Kohoutek. Crewmembers Gerald Carr, William Pogue and Edward Gibson have a frank discussion with ground controllers about their extremely busy work schedule (similar to heated discussions between Apollo 7’s crew and Houston) halfway through the nearly-three-month mission. Skylab is left powered down, but still habitable, at the end of the crew’s stay, in anticipation that future Space Shuttle crews will someday occupy Skylab.
Robert’s Robots: Follow That Robot
The first episode of the British comedy series Robert’s Robots airs on ITV licensee Thames Television, starring John Clive (A Clockwork Orange, Yellow Submarine) as eccentric inventor Robert Sommerby and Nigel Pegram as one of his robot creations.