Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)
A 20th-century astronaut wakes up 500 years in the future to defend a post-apocalyptic Earth in this classic NBC sci-fi adventure series.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Series Information
- Original Title: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
- First Air Year: 1979
- Last Air Year: 1981
- Created by: Glen A. Larson, Leslie Stevens
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 60 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 37
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 20, 1979 (United States - TV-14), September 20, 1979 (United Kingdom - 15), September 20, 1979 (Germany - 12), September 20, 1979 (France - 16), September 20, 1979 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: NBC
- Alternative Titles: 25세기의 버크 로저스 (KR), Buck Rogers Au 25ème Siècle (FR), Buck Rogers (DE), Buck Rogers (CH), Buck Rogers (AT)
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Glen A. Larson Productions, Bruce Lansbury Productions, John Mantley Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Plot
20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers awakens in the 25th century after a freak accident puts him in suspended animation for 500 years. Upon returning to Earth and discovering the planet is recovering from a nuclear war, Buck uses his combat skills and ingenuity to protect Earth and fight evil throughout the galaxy alongside starfighter pilot Colonel Wilma Deering and robot companion Twiki.
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see Buck Rogers blast into the 25th century:
The original space man! The ultimate trip! Buck Rogers swings back to earth and lays it on the 25th Century!
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Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Glen A. Larson
- Leslie Stevens
Main Cast
- Gil Gerard
- Erin Gray
- Felix Silla
- Mel Blanc
- Tim O'Connor
- Eric Server
- Wilfrid Hyde-White
- Thom Christopher
- Jay Garner
- Jeff David
Writers
- Alan Brennert
- Anne Collins
- Bob Mitchell
- Stephen McPherson
- Rob Gilmer
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - FAQs
Is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century based on a true story?
No, it is not based on a true story. The series is adapted from the Buck Rogers science fiction character created by Philip Francis Nowlan, who first appeared in the 1928 novella Armageddon 2419 A.D. The TV series reimagined the classic character for late-1970s audiences with updated production values and a fresh cast.
Why was Buck Rogers in the 25th Century cancelled?
The series was cancelled after two seasons due to declining ratings and a significant creative overhaul in Season 2 that alienated fans. The second season shifted away from the lighter, action-adventure tone of Season 1 toward a darker, more serious format, which failed to retain the original audience.
Where can you stream Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?
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Who are the main actors in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century?
The series stars Gil Gerard as Buck Rogers and Erin Gray as Colonel Wilma Deering. Felix Silla portrayed the robot Twiki, with Mel Blanc providing Twiki's voice. Tim O'Connor appeared as Dr. Elias Huer, while Wilfrid Hyde-White and Thom Christopher joined the cast in Season 2.
How many seasons and episodes does Buck Rogers have?
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century ran for 2 seasons on NBC, comprising 37 episodes in total. Season 1 contained 24 episodes and Season 2 had 13 episodes. The series also includes 3 special episodes. It aired from September 1979 to April 1981.
What is Buck Rogers in the 25th Century about?
The series follows 20th-century astronaut Buck Rogers, who is frozen in space and revived 500 years later in a post-nuclear-war Earth. Armed with modern instincts and combat skills, he teams up with starfighter pilot Wilma Deering and robot companion Twiki to defend humanity against alien threats across the galaxy.
Was Buck Rogers in the 25th Century a movie before the TV series?
Yes. Before the TV series premiered on NBC, a theatrical feature film version was released in cinemas in March 1979. The film used footage from the TV pilot and served as a theatrical launch for the property, making Buck Rogers one of the few TV series to debut as a cinema release first.
How was Buck Rogers in the 25th Century received by critics?
Season 1 was generally well received as entertaining, campy space adventure capitalizing on the post-Star Wars sci-fi boom. Season 2's darker creative shift drew mixed-to-negative reactions. Over time, the series has earned nostalgic affection as a beloved artifact of late-1970s and early-1980s science fiction television.
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