Buck Rogers

Buck Rogers (1950-1951)

EndedScripted showScience-Fiction

Buck Rogers was a Sci-Fi TV series about a twentieth century football player who is swept to the twenty-fifth century and joins the battle against the tyrant trying to rule the world named Killer Kane. This was the very first TV version of the famous hero of comic books, radio and movie serials. As in all the other versions Buck alone was responsible for the safety of the Universe aided by pseudo-scientific gadgets he always managed to outwit his interstellar evil foes along with the help of Dr. Huer and Wilma Deering.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (30 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E36Episode 36Jan 30, 1951
S01E35Episode 35Jan 23, 1951
S01E34Episode 34Jan 16, 1951
S01E33Episode 33Jan 9, 1951
S01E32Episode 32Jan 2, 1951
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Buck Rogers' first premiere?

'Buck Rogers' premiered on September 5, 1950.

Who played the lead role of Buck Rogers?

The lead role of Buck Rogers was played by actor Kem Dibbs.

What was the name of Buck Rogers' love interest in the series?

Buck Rogers' love interest in the series was named Wilma Deering and was played by actress Louise Lester.

What were the names of the two civilizations at war in the series?

The two civilizations at war in the series were the Earth Defense Directorate (EDD) and the Draconian Empire.

Who played the role of the ruthless Draconian Princess Ardala?

The role of the ruthless Draconian Princess Ardala was played by actress Joan Crawford.

What was the name of Buck Rogers' sidekick?

Buck Rogers' sidekick was named Buddy Wade, and he was played by actor Tommy Cole.

Who was the actor that played Dr. Huer in the series?

The actor that played Dr. Huer in the series was Howard Negley.

What was the name of the spaceship that Buck Rogers piloted?

The spaceship that Buck Rogers piloted was called the "Ranger 3".

What was the network that broadcasted 'Buck Rogers'?

'Buck Rogers' was broadcasted on the NBC network.

How many episodes did 'Buck Rogers' have?

The series 'Buck Rogers' had only one season with a total of 26 episodes.

What was the premise of 'Buck Rogers'?

The show 'Buck Rogers' followed the adventures of a 20th-century astronaut named Buck Rogers who is accidentally frozen in time and wakes up in the 25th century.

Which classic science fiction novel was Buck Rogers inspired by?

Buck Rogers was inspired by the classic science fiction novel "Armageddon 2419 A.D." by Philip Francis Nowlan.

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