On this day in the Star Trek universe:

Star Trek (1966 & 1967)

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1990)

Star Trek

Season 1. Episode 8.

Episode entitled: Miri.

Released October 27, 1966.

Directed by Vincent McEveety.

Written by Adrian Spies.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage.

Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley, Grace Lee Whitney, Kim Darby, Michael J. Pollard, Ed McCready, Kellie Flanagan, Stephen McEveety, David L. Ross, Jim Goodwin, John Megna, Tom Anfinsen, John Arndt, Jon Dweck, Iona Morris, Phil Morris, Eddie Paskey, Darleen Anita Roddenberry, Dawn Roddenberry, Irene Sale, Leslie Carol Shatner, Lisabeth Shatner, Scott Whitney.

Star Trek

Season 2. Episode 7.

Episode entitled: Catspaw.

Released October 27, 1967.

Directed by Joseph Pevney.

Written by Robert Bloch, D.C. Fontana.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Alexander Courage, Gerald Fried.

Cast: William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Nichelle Nichols, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, George Takei, Walter Koenig, Antoinette Bower, Theodore Marcuse, Michael Barrier, John Winston, Rhodie Cogan, Gail Bonney, Maryesther Denver, Jay D. Jones / Jimmy Jones, Bill Blackburn, Jeannie Malone, Eddie Paskey, Frieda Rentie.

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Season 4. Episode 6.

Episode entitled: Legacy.

Released October 27, 1990.

Directed by Robert Scheerer.

Written by Joe Menosky, Ronald D. Moore.

Created by Gene Roddenberry.

Music by Dennis McCarthy.

Cast: Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Brent Spiner, Wil Wheaton, Beth Toussaint, Don Mirault, Colm Meaney, Vladimir Velasco, Christopher Michael, Michael Braveheart, Cullen G. Chambers, Debbie David, BJ Davis, Christopher Doyle, Margaret Rose Flores, Goldie Gareza, Tim McCormack.

On this day in movie history - Rebel Without a Cause (1955):

Rebel Without a Cause

directed by Nicholas Ray,

written by Stewart Stern and Irving Shulman,

based on a story by Nicholas Ray,

was released in the United States on October 27, 1955.
Music by Leonard Rosenman.

Cast:

James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Corey Allen, William Hopper, Rochelle Hudson, Dennis Hopper, Edward Platt, Steffi Sidney, Marietta Canty, Virginia Brissac, Beverly Long, Ian Wolfe, Frank Mazzola, Robert Foulk, Jack Simmons, Tom Bernard, Nick Adams, Jack Grinnage, Clifford Morris, Dorothy Abbott, David Alpert, Jimmy Baird, Paul Birch, Harold Bostwick, Paul Bryar, John Close, Chuck Hamilton, Chuck Hicks, Skipper Huerta, Louise Lane, Nelson Leigh, David McMahon, Edward McNally, Peter Miller, Ralph Moratz, Bruce Noonan, House Peters Jr., Stephanie Pond-Smith, Charles Postal, Nicholas Ray, Gus Schilling, Almira Sessions, Joel Smith, Bert Stevens, Dick Wessel, Robert B. Williams.

On this day in movie history - Black Widow (1954 movie & novel):

Black Widow

directed by Nunnally Johnson,

written by Nunnally Johnson, Hugh Wheeler, Richard W. Webb / Patrick Quentin,

based on the novel Black Widow a.k.a Fatal Woman by Patrick Quentin,

released in the United States on October 27, 1954.

Music by Leigh Harline.

Cast: Ginger Rogers, Van Heflin, Gene Tierney, George Raft, Peggy Ann Garner, Reginald Gardiner, Virginia Leith, Otto Kruger, Cathleen Nesbitt, Skip Homeier, Hilda Simms, Mabel Albertson, Edward Astran, Bea Benaderet, Mary Benoit, Nesdon Booth, Paul Bradley, Harry Carter, Paul Cristo, Oliver Cross, Frances Curry, Richard H. Cutting, Anthony De Mario, Franklyn Farnum, Dick Gordon, Robert Haines, Kenner G. Kemp, Paul Kruger, Robert Locke Lorraine, Virginia Maples, Harold Miller, Forbes Murray, Monty O'Grady, Leoda Richards, Loretta Russell, Cosmo Sardo, Jeffrey Sayre, Aaron Spelling, Bert Stevens, James Stone, Arthur Tovey, Michael Vallon, Geraldine Wall, Pat White, Frank Wilcox, Wilson Wood.

Recommended reading:

Black Widow

a.k.a Fatal Woman

By Patrick Quentin.

ASIN: B00231R78W

Published by Simon & Schuster.

Published 1952.

Description:

Duluth, a Broadway producer and amateur detective, is baffled when his wife, Iris, discovers the body of Nanny Ordway, an aspiring writer he had recently befriended.

Born on this day – Bernard Wrightson:

Bernard Wrightson

Artist

October 27, 1948 – March 18, 2017

Credits:

Comic books:

Alter Ego vol. 3, #41 (2004); Aquaman Annual #4 (1998); Astonishing Tales #31 (cover inks) (1975); Back Issue! #6 (2004); Badtime Stories (1972); Batman #265, 400 (interiors) #241, 320, Annual #22 (covers) (1972–1998); Batman/Aliens miniseries #1–2 (1997); Batman: Hidden Treasures #1 (2010); Batman: Nevermore #1–5 (2003); Batman: The Cult #1–4 (1988); Berni Wrightson: A Look Back (1991); Berni Wrightson: Back for More (1978); Berni Wrightson: Master of the Macabre #1–4 (1983–1984); Berni Wrightson: Master of the Macabre #5 (1984); Bernie Wrightson: MASTER OF THE MACABRE (1993, Trading Card Series); Bernie Wrightson's Frankenstein (1983); Captain Marvel #41–42 (interiors) #43 (1975–1976); Captain Sternn: Running Out of Time #1–5 (1993); Chamber of Darkness #7 (interior) #8 (1970); City of Others #1–4 (2007); Clive Barker's Hellraiser #1 (1989); Collected Purple Pictography #1 (1991); Comic Book Artist #4 (1999); Comic Book Marketplace #105 (2003); Comic Book Profiles #2 (1998); Conan the Barbarian #12 (1971); Creatures on the Loose (King Kull) #10 (1971); Creepshow by Stephen King (1982); Creepy #62–63, 77, 87, 95 (1974–1978); Cycle of the Werewolf, by Stephen King (1985); Dead, She Said #1–3 (with Steve Niles) (2008); Detective Comics #425 (1972); Doctor Strange Special Edition #1 (1983); Dreadstar #6–7 (1983); Eerie #58, 60, 62, 68, 72 (w/ Chaykin) (1974–1976); Epic Illustrated #8, 10, 22, 25, 30, 34 (interiors) #30 (1981–1986); Flinch #14 (2000); Frankenstein Alive, Alive! #1–3 (2012–2014); Frankenstein Mobster #7 (2004); Gargoyle #1 (1985); Ghostbusters: The Ultimate Visual History by Daniel Wallace (2015); Giant-Size Chillers #3 (1975); Green Lantern Annual #7 (1998); Heavy Metal Special Editions vol. 10, #1 (1996); Heroes Against Hunger (1986); Heroes for Hope starring the X-Men #1 (three pages only) (1985); House of Mystery (1969–1978); House of Mystery vol. 2 #9; (cover) #1 (2009); House of Secrets #92; (covers) #93–94, 96, 100, 103, 106–107, 135, 139 (1971–1976); JLA Annual #2 (1998); Jonah Hex #9 (1978); Kong the Untamed #1–2 (covers) (1975); Marvel Graphic Novel #22 (Spider-Man: "Hooky") #29 (The Hulk and the Thing: "The Big Change") (1986–1987); MORE MACABRE (1994, Second Trading Card Series); National Lampoon's Very Large Book Of Comical Funnies (1975); Night Terrors #1 (2000); Nightmare #9–10 (1972); Nightmare Theater #1–4 (1997); Plop! #1, 5 (1973–1974); Punisher P.O.V. #1–4 (1991); Punisher: Purgatory #1–4 (1998–1999); Savage Tales (King Kull) #2 (1973); Secrets of Haunted House #5, 44 (covers) (1975–1982); Shadows & Light #1 (1998); Showcase (Nightmaster) #83–84 (1969); So Dark the Rose #1 (1995); Spectre #9 (1969); Spectre vol. 3 #58 (1997); Stuff Out'a My Head, by Joseph M. Monks (2002); Sub-Mariner #36 (inker) (1971); Superman/Batman Annual #3 (2009); Swamp Thing #1–10 (1972–1974); Tales of the Unexpected #4 (2007); Tarzan Le Monstre #11–12 (1998); The Art of Wrightson: A Pop-Up Portfolio (1996); The Berni Wrightson Treasury (1975); The Conan Grimoire, by L. Sprague de Camp (1972); The Conan Reader, by L. Sprague de Camp (1968); The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla, by Stephen King (2006); The House of Mystery by Jack Oleck (1973); The Incredible Hulk #197 (1976); The Lost Frankenstein Pages (1993); The Monsters Color the Creature Book (1974); The Mutants (1980); The National Lampoon Encyclopedia of Humor (1973); The Reaper of Love and Other Stories #1 (1988); The Reaper of Love and Other Stories (1988); The Shadow Vol. 2 #3, (1974); The Stand-Complete and Uncut by Stephen King (1990); The Studio (1979); The Tomb of Dracula #43 (1976); The Unexpected #116, 119, 128 (1970–1971); The Weird #1–4 (1988); Toe Tags Featuring George Romero #1–6 (2004–2005); Tower of Shadows #8–9 (covers) (1971); Treehouse of Horror #11 (2005); Twisted Tales #2 (1983); Web of Horror #1–3 (1969–1970); Weird Mystery Tales #1 (interiors) #21 (1972–1975); Welcome Back to the House of Mystery #1 (1998); Werewolf by Night #35 (1976); Witching Hour #3, 5 (1969); Wonder Woman Annual #7 (1998); Zombie Jam, by David J. Schow (2005).

Music album artwork:

Meat Loaf: Dead Ringer (1981); Obituary: Back from the Dead (1997).

Movies and television:

Batman and Harley Quinn (2017); Better Things: The Life and Choices of Jeffrey Catherine Jones (2012); Biker Mice from Mars (2006); Bird of Steel!; COMIX: Beyond the Comic Book Pages (2016); Creepshow (1982); Creepy (2012); Dark Country (2009); Dark Dreamers (2011); Dita in Distress (1999); Fantastic Forum (2010); Frankenstein (2025); Frazetta: Painting with Fire (2003); Galaxy Quest (1999); Ghostbusters (1984); Heavy Metal (1981); Jennifer (2004); Just Desserts: The Making of 'Creepshow' (2007); Justice League Action (2016–2017); Justice League Action Shorts (2017); Justice League Dark (2017); Justice League Dark: Apokolips War (2020); Land of the Dead (2005); Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'the Green Mile' (2006); Monsters Among Us: The Creature FX of 'The Mist' (2008); Reign of Fire (2002); Riding the Bullet (2004); Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics (2010); Slimer Mode (2009); Space Truckers (1996); Spider-Man (2002); Superpowered: The DC Story (2023); Swamp Thing (1990–1993); Swamp Thing (2019); Tales from the Crypt: From Comic Books to Television (2004); Teen Titans GO! To the Movies (2018); The Faculty (1998); The Horror of It All: The Visual FX of 'The Mist' (2008); The Masters of Comic Book Art (1987); The Mist (2007); The Pit and the Pendulum (1991); The Return of Swamp Thing (1989); The Walking Dead (2017); The Wednesday Club (2017); Thir13en Ghosts (2001); Titans (2023); Untold Legends of Comic Books (2024); Walking the Mile (2000); When Darkness Came: The Making of 'The Mist' (2008); When Zombies Attack!! (2001).

Born on this day – Angus MacInnes:

Angus MacInnes

Actor

October 27, 1947 – December 23, 2024

Credits:

Don't (2025); Bobster's Podblast (2021); Tour de Force: Angus MacInnes on 'Force 10 from Navarone' (2020); Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016); Elstree 1976 (2015); Captain Phillips (2013); Vikings (2013); I Am the Architect (2012); Talking Piranhas (2010); I'll Be Right Here (2010); High Plains Invaders (2009); Dach (2007); Flight of Fury (2007); USS Constellation: Battling for Freedom (2007); Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006); The Big Forever (2006); The Black Dahlia (2006); Living the Quake (2006); The Jacket (2005); Fooling Hitler (2004); Hellboy (2004); Seven Wonders of the Industrial World (2003); Soraya (2003); Amen. (2002); Formula 51 (2001); Enigma (2001); Too Much Sun (2000); Yesterday's Children (2000); Rhythm & Blues (2000); Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault (1999); Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Space Island One (1998); McLibel! (1997); Over Here (1996); Emmerdale Farm (1996); Judge Dredd (1995); Paris (1994); Roughnecks (1994); Clue (1994); Between the Lines (1993); Lovejoy (1993); Sleepers (1991); Ruth Rendell Mysteries (1990); Spies Inc. (1992); The Play on One (1990); The Krays (1990); Screen Two (1990); Howards' Way (1989); Gross Anatomy (1989); Tailspin: Behind the Korean Airliner Tragedy (1989); Honor Bound (1988); Hellbound: Hellraiser II (1988); A Father's Revenge (1988); The New Statesman (1987); Half Moon Street (1986); Loose Ends (1986); Evergreen (1985); John and Yoko: A Love Story (1985); Witness (1985); Bedroom Eyes (1984); Best Revenge (1984); The Edison Twins (1984); Louisiane (1984); ABC Weekend Specials (1984); Spasms (1983); Strange Brew (1983); Will There Really Be a Morning? (1983); The Sender (1982); Murder by Phone (1982); If You Could See What I Hear (1982); The Littlest Hobo (1980–1981); Outland (1981); The Great Detective (1981); Superman II (1980); Dirty Tricks (1980); Atlantic City (1980); Nothing Personal (1980); Force 10 from Navarone (1978); The English Programme (1978); Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977); Space: 1999 (1977); BBC Play of the Month (1977); Wodehouse Playhouse (1976); Play for Today (1975); Rollerball (1975).

Born on this day – Carrie Snodgress:

Carrie Snodgress

Actress

October 27, 1945 – April 1, 2004

Credits:

8 Seconds (1994); A Night in Heaven (1983); A Reason to Live (1985); A Stranger in the Kingdom (1999); ABC Afterschool Specials (1983); Across the Tracks (1990); All She Ever Wanted (1996);Bartleby (2001); Blue Sky (1994); Blueberry Hill (1988); Chicago Hope (1995); Chill Factor (1989); Civil Wars (1992); Crossbow (1988); Death Benefit (1996); Diary of a Mad Housewife (1970); Easy Rider (1969); Ed Gein (2000); Eddie Dodd (1991); Equal Justice (1991); ER (1998); Fast Friends (1979); Friday the 13th: The Series (1988); Highway to Heaven (1984); Homework (1982); In the Heat of the Night (1989); Iron Jawed Angels (2004); Judd for the Defense (1969); Judging Amy (2002); Love's Dark Ride (1978); Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969); Medical Center (1970); Mission of the Shark: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis (1991); Murder, She Wrote (1986); Murphy's Law (1986); Nadia (1984); Pale Rider (1985); Phantom 2040 (1994); Quincy, M.E. (1982); Rabbit, Run (1970); Rainy Day Friends (1985); Reasonable Doubts (1992); Rise and Walk: The Dennis Byrd Story (1994); Shades of LA (1990); Silent Night, Lonely Night (1969); Sisters (1995); The Attic (1980); The Ballad of Little Jo (1993); The Forsaken (2001); The Fury (1978); The Impatient Heart (1971); The Outsider (1969); The Rose and the Jackal (1990); The Solitary Man (1979); The Virginian (1969); The West Wing (2003); The Whole World Is Watching (1969); The X-Files (1993); Touched by an Angel (1998); Trick or Treats (1982); Up Above the World (1997); White Man's Burden (1995); Wild Things (1998); Woman with a Past (1992).

Born on this day – Lara Parker:

Lara Parker

Actress

Writer

Teacher

October 27, 1938 – October 12, 2023

Credits:

The Job Interview (2016); Theatre Fantastique (2014); Doctor Mabuse: Etiopomar (2014); Doctor Mabuse (2013); Dark Shadows (2012); P.S.I. Luv U (1991); People Like Us (1990); The China Lake Murders (1990); The Highwayman (1988); Highway to Heaven (1987); One Life to Live (1985); Remington Steele (1983); Manimal (1983); Foxfire Light (1983); A New Day in Eden (1982); Rooster (1982); Capitol (1985-1986); Jessica Novak (1981); The Fall Guy (1981); This Is the Life (1980); Desperate Voyage (1980); Galactica 1980 (1980); Hagen (1980); Mrs. Columbo (1980); Hawaii Five-O (1978–1980); Once Upon a Family (1980); Barnaby Jones (1980); The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979); The Solitary Man (1979); The Lazarus Syndrome (1979); Sword of Justice (1979); The Lazarus Syndrome (1978); Quincy M.E. (1977–1978); Baretta (1978); Switch (1976–1977); The Incredible Hulk (1977); Washington: Behind Closed Doors (1977); Alice (1976); Kojak (1973–1976); Stranded (1976); City of Angels (1976); Jigsaw John (1976); The Six Million Dollar Man (1974–1976); Doctors' Hospital (1976); Emergency! (1975); Mobile One (1975); Race with the Devil (1975); S.W.A.T. (1975); Adventures of the Queen (1975); Kolchak: The Night Stalker (1975); The Rockford Files (1975); Police Woman (1975); Lucas Tanner (1975); Airport 1975 (1974); The Chadwick Family (1974); Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law (1974); My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (1973); Medical Center (1973); Insight (1973); Save the Tiger (1973); The F.B.I. (1972); Kung Fu (1972); Night of Dark Shadows (1971); Dark Shadows (1967–1971); April in the Wind (1970); Hi, Mom! (1970); N.Y.P.D. (1968).

Books:

Dark Shadows novel series:

Angelique's Descent (1998); The Salem Branch (2006); Wolf Moon Rising (2012); Heiress of Collinwood (2016).