Buck Rogers in the 25th Century — The Complete Epic Series (1979–1981)
Blast into the future with this classic science-fiction television adventure! After astronaut Captain William “Buck” Rogers is accidentally frozen during a deep-space mission, he awakens centuries later in the 25th century. In a radically changed world of advanced spacecraft, alien civilizations and interplanetary intrigue, Buck relies on his old-fashioned instincts and daring to defend Earth alongside new allies.
Series Overview
Combining space-opera action, humor and colorful futuristic worlds, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century follows Buck's adventures with Colonel Wilma Deering, scientist Dr. Elias Huer and the unforgettable robot Twiki. From dangerous space missions to encounters with powerful enemies, the series is a nostalgic favorite of late-1970s and early-1980s television science fiction.
Principal Cast
- Gil Gerard — Captain William “Buck” Rogers
- Erin Gray — Colonel Wilma Deering
- Tim O'Connor — Dr. Elias Huer
- Felix Silla — Twiki (physical performance)
- Mel Blanc — Twiki (voice)
- Pamela Hensley — Princess Ardala
- Henry Silva — Kane (pilot film)
- Thom Christopher — Hawk (second season)
- Wilfrid Hyde-White — Dr. Goodfellow (second season)
Hollywood Connections & Trivia
- Classic pulp hero: Buck Rogers originated in Philip Francis Nowlan's 1928 science-fiction story and became a long-running newspaper comic-strip character.
- Television revival: The 1979 series reimagined the vintage hero for a new era of space adventures.
- Genre producer: Glen A. Larson developed the series and was also associated with Battlestar Galactica.
- Iconic robot: Twiki's distinctive voice was provided by legendary voice actor Mel Blanc, famous for numerous Warner Bros. cartoon characters.
- Second-season changes: The show's later episodes shifted toward a space-exploration premise and introduced Hawk, played by Thom Christopher.
DVD Set Details
- Title: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century — The Complete Epic Series
- Original television run: 1979–1981
- Format: DVD TV series collection
- Discs: 5
- DVD release: 2004, Universal
- Region: 1
- Genre: Science Fiction / Adventure / Television
- UPC: 025192518225
- Condition: Used / Pre-owned
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