Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
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| Episodes: | 35 |
| Year: | 1979 |
| Country: | United States |
| Seasons: | 2 |
| Seasons Breakdown: | (1) 21, (2) 13. |
| Category: | Earth Future |
| Colour: | Yes |
| Format: | Series |
| Company: | Glen A. Larson Productions, Bruce Lansbury Productions, John Mantley Productions, Leisure Concepts and Universal Television |
| Creator: | Based on Characters by Philip Francis Nowlan (Developed by Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens) |
| Run Time (mins): | 60 |
| Language: | English |
| Type of Show: | Live Action |
| Status: | Ended |
| Broadcaster: | NBC |
| First Aired: | September 20, 1979 |
| Last Aired: | April 16, 1981 |
Summary
A twentieth‑century astronaut, Buck Rogers, is thrust into the twenty‑fifth century after his spacecraft is caught in a cosmic accident that places him in suspended animation for 500 years. Revived by the Earth Defence Directorate, he discovers a future society rebuilt after nuclear devastation and now threatened by external powers. Buck’s unfamiliarity with this era initially makes him an outsider, but his ingenuity and independent thinking quickly prove valuable to Earth’s security forces.
Working alongside Colonel Wilma Deering and the robot Twiki, Buck becomes involved in missions that pit him against space pirates, corrupt warlords, and technologically advanced adversaries. The Directorate relies on his unconventional strategies to counter threats that rigid military protocol cannot easily address. As Buck adapts to the new century, he also challenges the complacency and bureaucracy that have shaped Earth’s post-war civilisation, often clashing with officials while earning their respect through results.
Across his adventures, Buck explores distant planets, uncovers conspiracies, and confronts enemies such as the Draconian Empire, led by Princess Ardala and Commander Kane. His presence becomes a catalyst for change, inspiring those around him to question stagnant norms and embrace a more dynamic approach to defending Earth. The series blends space opera action with political intrigue, presenting Buck as both a relic of the past and a vital force shaping humanity’s future.
Cast
Capt. Buck Rogers GIL GERARD', Col. Wilma Deering ERIN GRAY, Dr. Huer TIM O''CONNER (1), Twiki FELIX SILLA, Voice of Twiki MEL BLANC, Hawk THOM CHRISTOPHER (2), Dr. Goodfellow WILFRED HYDE WHITE, Adm. Asimov JAY GARNER(2) , Princess Ardala PAMELA HENSLEY, Kane MICHAEL ANSARA, Dr. Theopolis (computer) ERIC SERVER (1), Voice of Crichton JEFF DAVID (2).
See Also: Buck Rogers (1939) and Buck Rogers (1950)
Tags: Earth Future, United States, 1979, English
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