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There's an interesting fact about screen-writer Josh Whedon (Firefly, Dollhouse) that you may not know so check it out.


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Birthdays

Al Gordon, 1953, comic book creator primarily known as an inker and writer. He is best known for his 1990s work on DC Comics' Legion of Super Heroes and the Justice League Of America, Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, and Image Comics' creator-owned WildStar.

Jim Metzler 1951, actor, Danner - Circuitry Man (1990), Danner - Plughead Rewired: Circuitry Man II (1994), Chris Brynner - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2 episodes, 1995), Stan Rabe - Perversions of Science (1 episode, "Anatomy Lesson", 1997), Jonathan Griffin - Sliders (1 episode, "Mother and Child", 1998), Dalton Corliss - Level 9 (1 episode, "Through the Looking Glass", 2000).

Maurice Dallimore 1912, actor, Man - The Twilight Zone (1 episode, "Cavender Is Coming", 1962), United Kingdom Delegate - Batman (1966), Sir Sterling Habits / Superintendent Watson - Batman (4 episodes, 1966-1967).

Joseph Mell 1915, Actor, Glen Spiro - Astronomer - When Worlds Collide (1951), The Professor - Adventures of Superman (1 episode, "Crime Wave", 1953), Lah - The Lost Planet (1953), Jimmy - Twilight Zone (1 episode, "Dead Man's Shoes", 1962), Earth Trader - Star Trek (1 episode, "The Cage", 1966).

James Cawley 1967, actor, Captain Mackenzie Calhoun - Star Trek: Hidden Frontier (2000) (V), Commander Kirk - Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (2007) (V), Enterprise Crewmember - Star Trek (2009), Captain James T. Kirk - Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II (10 episodes, 2004-2010). James also played a major part in Star Trek New Voyages: Phase II as Producer, Production Designer, Costume Designer, Costume and Wardrobe Department, Casting Director, Art Department, Second Unit Director.

Josh Whedon 1964, screenwriter, executive producer, director and founder of Mutant Enemy Productions. He is best known as the creator and showrunner of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly and Dollhouse. He is also notable for his work in film, comic books, and online media. He could arguably be the world's first third-generation television writer. His grandfather was a successful sitcom writer in the 1950s and '60s on "The Donna Reed Show" (1958) and "Leave It to Beaver" (1957), and his father wrote for the likes of "The Dick Cavett Show" (1968), "Alice" (1976) and "Benson" (1979). It took Josh two years to finish writing Buffy comic book spin-off mini-series "Fray" with artist Karl Moline, due to his schedule with his three shows (Buffy/Angel/ Firefly) and the artist's new job at CrossGen Comics.

Events

1990, A rally to save TV show Alien Nation from cancellation is held at the Statue of Liberty.

1966, Adam Adamant Lives serial begins on the BBC.

2007, Dr. Who, "The Sound of Drums" airs.