Robby the Robot, Pinocchio, Black Goliath, Black Lightning, Quatermass and the Pit, George Takei's election campaign.

If you've ever wondered who did the voice of Robby the Robot in the movie Forbidden Planet then today is the day to discover that answer.


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Birthdays

Frankie Darro 1917, actor, Lampwick - Pinocchio (1940) (voice), Robby the Robot - Forbidden Planet (1956), Newsman - Batman (2 episodes, 1966).

George Ede 1931, Poet - Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 episode, "Cost of Living", 1992).

Franc Luz 1950, actor, Odan - Star Trek: The Next Generation (1 episode, "The Host", 1991).

Tony Isabella 1951, comic book and novel writer, He has worked on two Star Trek publications, both with Bob Ingersoll. In addition to his Star Trek works, he is credited with the creation of the DC Comics characters "Black Goliath" and "Black Lightning". He also worked for Marvel Comics, writing titles such as Captain America, Ghost Rider, and The Champions.

Events

1958, Quatermass and the Pit, a British television science-fiction serial, airs. It was the third and final until 1979.

1967, Star Trek:TOS, "Wolf in the Fold" airs.

1973, TAS: "Beyond the Farthest Star" first airs in Los Angeles due to George Takei's election campaign.