Time Machine only shows "Today, now"

I have transferred my files from an old to a new iMac. I have Time Machine on an external HD. For some reason the new iMac is not connecting to my HD. The HD shows up in the finder and has all my backup info on it. I just need to access it. Help would be appreciated. Thanks, jp

I've reached this far Linc but I can't see and "old" and "current" folder. I appreciate your patience on this. "burge's iMac" is the folder that has the data.

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