On this day in the Star Trek universe:

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1989)

Star Trek: Enterprise (2004 & 2005)

Star Trek: Discovery (2018)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Season 2. Episode 8.

Episode entitled: A Matter of Honor.

Released February 4, 1989.

Directed by Rob Bowman.

Written by Burton Armus, Wanda M. Haight, Gregory Amos, Leonard Mlodinow, Scott Rubenstein.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Ron Jones.

Cast: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, Colm Meaney, Diana Muldaur, John Putch, Christopher Collins, Brian Thompson, Peter Parros, Laura Drake, James G. Becker, Juliet Cesario, Dexter Clay, Jeffrey Deacon, Randy James, Casey Kono, Nora Leonhardt, Tim McCormack, Robert Smithson, Guy Vardaman.

Star Trek: Enterprise

Season 3. Episode 14.

Episode entitled: Stratagem.

Released February 4, 2004.

Directed by Michael/Mike Vejar.

Written by Michael/Mike Sussman, Terry Matalas, André Bormanis.

Created by Rick Berman, Brannon Braga.

Based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry.

Opening theme song: Faith of the Heart, performed by Russell Watson.

Closing theme: Archer's Theme, by Dennis McCarthy.

Music by Jay Chattaway.

Cast: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, Randy Oglesby, Josh Drennen, Alexandrea Ortiz, Douglas Bierman, Mark Correy, Hilde Garcia, Peter Godoy, Glen Hambly, John Jurgens, Chase Kim, Aric Rogokos, Ator Tamras.

Star Trek: Enterprise

Season 4. Episode 13.

Episode entitled: United.

Released February 4, 2005.

Directed by David Livingston.

Written by Judith Reeves-Stevens, Garfield Reeves-Stevens, Manny Coto.

Created by Rick Berman, Brannon Braga.

Based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry.

Opening theme song: Faith of the Heart, performed by Russell Watson.

Closing theme: Archer's Theme, by Dennis McCarthy.

Music by Jay Chattaway.

Cast: Scott Bakula, John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, Connor Trinneer, Jeffrey Combs, Lee Arenberg, Brian Thompson, Geno Silva, Kevin Brief, Molly Brink, J. Michael Flynn, Scott Rinker, Alexandrea Ortiz, John Pallotta, Evan English, Glen Hambly, Seth Hendrix, John Jurgens, Andrew Macbeth, Marti Matulis, Guy Richardson, Ator Tamras.

Star Trek: Discovery

Season 1. Episode 14.

Episode entitled: The War Without, the War Within.

Released February 4, 2018.

Directed by David Solomon.

Created by Bryan Fuller, Alex Kurtzman.

Written by Lisa Randolph, Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt, Kirsten Beyer, Sean Cochran.

Based on Star Trek, created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Jeff Russo.

Cast: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Shazad Latif, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Yeoh, Jayne Brook, Mary Chieffo, James Frain, Michael Ayres, Emily Coutts, Raven Dauda, Riley Gilchrist, Julianne Grossman, Harry Judge, Patrick Kwok-Choon, Sara Mitich, Melanie Nicholls-King, Oyin Oladejo, Ronnie Rowe, Ronald Tang.

On this day in movie history – Videodrome (1983 movie & book):

Videodrome

aka Zonekiller, 

directed and written by David Cronenberg,

was released in the United States on February 4, 1983.

Music by Howard Shore.

Cast:

James Woods, Debbie Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, Leslie Carlson, Jack Creley, Lynne Gorman, Julie Khaner, David Bolt, Reiner Schwarz, Lally Cadeau, King Cosmos, Kay Hawtrey, David Tsubouchi.

Recommended reading:

Videodrome

Studies in the Horror Film

By Tim Lucas.

Published by Centipede Press.

First Edition.

Published 2008.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 1933618280

ISBN-13: 978-1933618289

Description:

Released in 1983, David Cronenberg's Videodrome is one of his most original and provocative works, fusing social commentary with shocking elements of sex and violence. Crossing the boundary between science fiction, horror, and social criticism, Videodrome remains a unique and brilliant work in the oeuvre of cinema's greatest maverick.

Tim Lucas had behind-the-scenes access to every facet of production when Videodrome was filmed in 1981. His unique perspective provides interviews with cast and crew, including exclusive, never-before-published interviews with Cronenberg, commentary and analysis of the film, and over sixty black-and-white and color photographs, many never before seen.

Videodrome is the first in the Studies in the Horror Film series, which aims to present critical and popular discussion of the great horror films in affordable, attractive packages.

Tim Lucas is the editor of Video Watchdog magazine, which specializes in critical discussions of popular and obscure horror, fantasy, and science fiction films. He is also a renowned and astute film critic and award-winning writer.

On this day in music history:

Rumours by Fleetwood Mac (1977)

I Can’t Lose by Deborah Coleman (1997)

Moonlight In Empty Rooms by Heidi Breyer (2018)

Rumours

Album by Fleetwood Mac,

released February 4, 1977.

Track list: Second Hand News; Dreams; Never Going Back Again; Don’t Stop; Go Your Own Way; Songbird; The Chain; You Make Loving Fun; I Don’t Want to Know; Oh Daddy; Gold Dust Woman.

I Can’t Lose

Album by Deborah Coleman,

released February 4, 1997.

Track list: I Can’t Lose; My Heart Bleeds Blue; Roll with Me; The Man Is Mine; Brick; Fine & Mellow; Feelin’ Alright; Something’s Wrong; I Found You; My Love Belongs to You.

Moonlight In Empty Rooms

Album by Heidi Breyer,

released February 4, 2018.

Track list: Unfinished Conversation; Autumn Snowfall; Autumn In Bruges; Christian’s Workshop; Moonlight In Empty Rooms; Eastertide; Rainy Day; The Sound And The Fury; Winter Rose; Half Hour Before Spring; Faith; End Of Summer.

Born on this day – George A. Romero:

George A. Romero

Director

Writer

Editor

Actor

February 4, 1940 – July 16, 2017

Credits:

Books:

Dawn of the Dead (1978); Day of the Dead (1988); Horror 201: The Silver Scream (2015); Martin (1978); Modern Masters of Horror (1981); Night of the Living Dead: A Play in Three Acts (2016); Nights of the Living Dead (2017); Pay the Piper (2024); The Little World of Humungo Bongo (2017); The Living Dead (2020).

Movies and television:

A Christmas Tale (2005); A Fish Story (2013); Another Night of the Living Dead (2011); Benefit for the Living Dead (2005); Bruiser (2000); Call of the Dead (2011); Chill Factor: House Call (2004); Creepshow / Something To Tide You Over (1982); Creepshow 2 (1987); Dawn of the Dead (1978); Dawn of the Dead (2004); Day of the Dead (1985); Day of the Dead (2008); Day of the Dead (2021); Day of the Dead: Bloodline (2017); Dead Eyes Open (2006); Deadtime Stories: Volume 1 (2009); Deadtime Stories: Volume 2 (2011); Diary of the Dead (2007); Expostulations (1962); Flight of the Spruce Goose (1986); Il pianto della statua: Passion and Extasy (2007); Iron City Asskickers (2021); Knightriders (1981); Land of the Dead (2005); Magic at the Roxy (1976); Martin (1977); Monkey Shines (1988); Night of the Animated Dead (2021); Night of the Living 3D Dead (2013); Night of the Living Dead (1968); Night of the Living Dead (1990); Night of the Living Dead 3D (2006); One for the Fire: The Legacy of 'Night of the Living Dead' (2008); Phineas and Ferb (2014); Resident Evil 2 Commercial (1998); Romero's Chapel (2014); Season of the Witch (1972); Survival of the Dead (2009); Synthwave Horror: Night of the Living Dead (2024); Tales from the Darkside (1983–1986); Tales from the Darkside: The Movie / Cat From Hell (1990); The Affair (1971); The Amusement Park (1975); The Crazies (1973); The Crazies (2010); The Dark Half (1993); The Misfits: Scream! (1999); The Silence of the Lambs (1991); The Winners (1973–1974); Two Evil Eyes: The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar (1990); Zombie Squash (2012).

Born on this day – Collin Wilcox Paxton:

Collin Wilcox Paxton

Actress

February 4, 1935 – October 14, 2009

Credits:

A Touch of Fate (2003); Papa's Angels (2000); Carriers (1998); American Gothic (1998); Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (1997); The Crying Child (1996); Twisted Desire (1996); The Journey of August King (1995); Christy (1994–1995); Fluke (1995); Death in Small Doses (1995); Christy (1994); The Portrait (1993); Wildflower (1991); Foxfire (1987); Marie (1985); Under This Sky (1979); A Rainy Day (1979); Jaws 2 (1978); Little House on the Prairie (1977); September 30, 1955 (1977); Hunter (1977); Quincy M.E. (1977); Bert D'Angelo / Superstar (1976); Movin' On (1976); Medical Story (1975); The Lives of Jenny Dolan (1975); The Family Holvak (1975); The Manhunter (1975); Columbo (1974); A Cry in the Wilderness (1974); Cannon (1972–1974); The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974); The Man Who Could Talk to Kids (1973); The Streets of San Francisco (1973); Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (1973); Gunsmoke (1972); Circle of Fear (1972); The Waltons (1972); Banyon (1972); Ironside (1972); Longstreet (1972); The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1971); Medical Center (1971); Jump (1971); The Immortal (1970); The Baby Maker (1970); The Revolutionary (1970); Catch-22 (1970); The Sound of Anger (1968); Death Valley Days (1968); The Name of the Game Is Kill! (1968); Judd for the Defense (1968); Virginian (1967); The Felony Squad (1967); The Road West (1967); The F.B.I. (1966–1967); The Fugitive (1965–1966); Run for Your Life (1966); The Long, Hot Summer (1966); The Defenders (1962–1965); The Doctors and the Nurses (1965); The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1964–1965); Ben Casey (1964); The Twilight Zone (1964); The Great Adventure (1964); Route 66 (1964); The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters (1963); Temple Houston (1963); Dr. Kildare (1962–1963); To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); The Eleventh Hour (1962); The Untouchables (1962); Great Ghost Tales (1961); Play of the Week (1960); Dow Hour of Great Mysteries (1960); Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1959); Brenner (1959); The DuPont Show of the Month (1958); Kraft Theatre (1957); Twice Upon a Time (1953).

Born on this day – Jerry Adler:

Jerry Adler

Actor

Director

Writer

February 4, 1929 – August 23, 2025

Credits:

30 Days (1999); A Delicatessen Story (1997); A Most Violent Year (2014); Aftershock: Earthquake in New York (1999); Alright Already (1997–1998); Bad Dog (2000); Broad City (2019); Brooklyn Bridge (1991); Bull (2000); Class of '86 (1986); CSI: Miami (2005); Curb Your Enthusiasm (2011); Detroit 1-8-7 (2010); Driveways (2019); Entropy (2014); Exclusive (1992); Fair Market Value (2019); Find Me Guilty (2006); For Better or Worse (1995); Getting Away with Murder (1996); Gloria Vane (1993); Goodbye Baby (2007); Hudson Street (1995–1996); In Her Shoes (2005); Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis (2000); Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate (2014); Larger Than Life (1996); LateLine (1999); Law & Order (1996); Living with Yourself (2019); Mad About You (1993–2019); Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993); Medal of Honor (2008); Mixed Signals (2001); Mozart in the Jungle (2014); Mr. President (1987); NBC 60th Anniversary Celebration (1986); New York Undercover (1995); Night of 100 Stars II (1985); Northern Exposure (1994–1995); One Life to Live (1995); Prime (2005); Quantum Leap (1992); Raising Dad (2001–2002); Red Hook (2012); Remember Sunday (2013); Rescue Me (2007–2011); Santa Barbara (1986–1992); Search for Tomorrow (1983–1985); Six Ways to Sunday (1997); SopranosCon Cares: Benefiting First Responders Children Foundation (2020); Spin City (1996); Synecdoche, New York (2008); Talking Sopranos (2021); The 39th Annual Tony Awards (1985); The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014); The Facts of Life (1985); The Good Fight (2017–2018); The Good Wife (2011–2016); The Memory Thief (2007); The Odd Couple: Together Again (1993); The Public Eye (1992); The Real Sopranos (2006); The Sopranos (1999–2007); The War at Home (2006); The West Wing (2002); The Wright Verdicts (1995); 'Til Death (2008–2009); Tracey Takes On... (1999); Transparent (2017–2019); True Colors (1992); Waiting for Maggio (2004); Wonderland (2000).

Born on this day – David Ketchum:

David Ketchum

Actor

Comedian

February 4, 1928 – August 10, 2025

Credits:

Accidental Family (1967); Alice (1977); Angel (1961); Arnie (1970); Barefoot in the Park (1970); Blansky's Beauties (1977); Bless the Beasts & Children (1971); Call Holme (1972); Camp Runamuck (1965–1966); Captain Caveman and the Teen Angels (1977); Captain Nice (1967); Co-ed Fever (1979); Down to Earth (1985); Full House (1990); Get Smart (1966–1995); Get Smart, Again! (1989); Gomer Pyle: USMC (1968); Good Morning World (1967); Good Neighbor Sam (1964); Goodnight Jackie (1974); Green Acres (1967–1971); Happy Days (1974–1984); Harold and His Amazing Green Plants (1984); Here's Lucy (1969–1970); Hey, Landlord (1966–1967); Highway to Heaven (1989); Honeymoon Suite (1972); How to Break Up a Happy Divorce (1976); I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (1962–1963); Inside TV Land (2001); Jeannie (1973); Lancelot Link: Secret Chimp (1970); Laverne & Shirley (1980–1982); Lottery! (1983); Love at First Bite (1979); Love, American Style / Segments: Love and the Vertical Romance / Love and the Check / Love and the Optimist (1969–1973); Lucas Tanner (1975); M*A*S*H (1973); MacGyver (1986); Mad TV (1996); Maude (1974); Mayberry R.F.D. (1969); Me and the Chimp (1972); Mod Squad (1969); Mork & Mindy (1978); My Three Sons (1971); On Our Own (1977); Pat Boone in Hollywood (1967); Perfect Strangers (1986 / 1987); Petticoat Junction (1968); Roger Ramjet (1965); Safe at Home (1985); Sledge Hammer! (1987–1988); Stanley vs. The System (1968); Switch (1975–1976); T.J. Hooker (1984); That Girl (1968–1970); The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie (1972–1973); The Andy Griffith Show (1967); The Bionic Woman (1976); The Carol Burnett Show (1967); The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1970); The Curious Case of the Campus Corpse (1977); The Elevator (1974); The Fireman's Ball (1974 / 1975); The Funky Phantom (1971–1972); The Grasshopper (1970); The Jack Benny Program (1964); The Jim Backus Show (1961); The Joey Bishop Show (1964); The Little People (1973–1974); The Love Boat (1977–1986); The Main Event (1979); The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970); The Merv Griffin Show (1967); The Mike Douglas Show (1967); The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1980); The Munsters (1965); The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971); The New Steve Allen Show (1961); The New Temperatures Rising Show (1973–1974); The North Avenue Irregulars (1979); The Odd Couple (1971); The Other Sister (1999); The Partridge Family (1972); The Real McCoys (1963); The Roman Holidays (1972); The Rookies (1974–1975); The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour (1976–1978); The Six Million Dollar Man (1974); The Spike Jones Show (1960–1961); The Steve Allen Plymouth Show (1957); The Tycoon (1964); The Woody Woodbury Show (1968); Thicker Than Water (1973); Too Close for Comfort (1984); Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1973); Who's Watching the Kids (1978); Wonder Woman (1976–1977); Young Doctors in Love (1982); Your Three Minutes Are Up (1973).