Topic: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

[Achim]

I hate it when that happens


Thanks for finding that information, Karsten.

[Jimmy]

Just 6 episodes and it will be over for the second seasons 
Last time I watch that in my life, by chance I've not paid the full price as it was when it was release.

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I'm so tired to see Bird man, Lizard Man, Caveman, Goldman, Little blue man, Headless man 
In the first season it was clear that all the population of the galaxy had an human form (except for the Space Vampire)...
Even the anoying new robot change his voice in the middle of the season 

But at least there is one positive point in the episode that I watch now :

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Mel Blanc does the voice of Twikki and he does "Biddi Biddi Biddi" again.

But Achim you must watch it, I really want to read your comment on it.

[Achim]

I am currently watching Seinfeld, but will be done soon. I'll see how far I can get with this series until the October marathon starts...

[Jimmy]

Finally watched the last episodes tonight, in fact I have watched the last one 5 minutes ago. Maybe I was a little bit harsh on my judgement of the last season, if it were like that at the beginning my judgement would have been different (but almost all the new cast is annoying nothing will change my oppinion on this). Some of the last episodes are better :

- The Hand of Goral is good this is a good reflection on what we are with some flaws, but they almost got it again.
- Testimony of a Traitor is a real good one about the past of Buck Rogers (not develloped enough, a 2 parts would have been better)
- The Dorian Secret is a very good "study" of the human nature when the stakes are too high

This serie never had a conclusion and it's pretty clear that the serie cancellation was a surprise for the producer (I think that the actors strike is the reason why it didn't end). Some corrections, mainly returning the action on Earth and bringing back Tim O'Connor would have save the serie I think 

Or why not a new association between the Terran and the Draconian, at least this way Pamela Hensley would be back 

BTW Rick did the serie really end like that or they have produce a reunion movie to really end it ?

[lyonsden5]

To my knowledge there was no movie or anything.

I don't remember the last episodes getting better. Could be. I think I was just trying to get through it by the time I got to the last episodes  Perhaps I'll pop it in sometime in the near future and check it out again. 

[Najemikon]

I just checked in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Buck started life as a comic in the 1920s, then a serial in the 30s before the 50s TV series and then the 70s series and film, edited from the pilot. So nothing beyond Karsten's Wikipedia link.

About time for a new version I reckon (there is an entry in IMDB for 2011 but with no details). Especially considering the comments in the entry that implied it was never very popular. Apparently the studio insisted anything fantasy or sci-fi must be done in similar tongue-in-cheek style to the Batman series, hence the introduction of Twiki. Interestingly he said the scripts were "much improved" (explains no "bidi-bidi" for Twiki?) for the second series but by then it was much too late. 

That seems contrary to your opinions. But then one of you is Jimmy who once said the only way to do superheroes is the 60s Batman way, so I don't know if I can take him seriously! 

I haven't seen this in years, but I remember as a kid being disappointed if Twiki wasn't in it. However, like with Batman, I think there will have been a healthy following for the original version of Buck and I bet they were pissed that it had been dumbed down so kids like us would watch it so we could see some stupid robot, rather than going for a Battlestar Galactica or even Star Trek vibe.

I was 4 when Buck was released. Probably about 6 when it was getting shown regularly in the UK? Having seem the clips again I've come to the conclusion Wilma had an effect on that young mind...

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I just did an image search and came across...



What a shock! I now remember I had a Buck Rogers helmet and gun! The gun had several settings and had different noises. I miss that gun... and my helmet would look great on her. 

[Jimmy]

Jon, You can't have a picture of Erin Gray without one of the Princess Ardala (Pamela Hensley) 



Now I've never said that all superheroes movie must be made 60s Batman way. I've have said : "The only good Batman version for me is the old tv version with Adam West. This is how every comic book movie should be made.". I don't consider Buck Rogers has a "comic book superhero" : most of his printing career was on newspapers comic strip and he doesn't have any super power or use gadget to fight.

[DJ Doena]

Jon, You can't have a picture of Erin Gray without one of the Princess Ardala (Pamela Hensley) 

She had the nicest horns 

[Jimmy]

If this girl really wants to marry you and make you a Draconian Prince would you say no?


Buck Rogers did. OK the Colonel Deering is beautifull and all, but this is the Princess Ardala 

[Najemikon]

Jon, You can't have a picture of Erin Gray without one of the Princess Ardala (Pamela Hensley) 

Now I've never said that all superheroes movie must be made 60s Batman way. I've have said : "The only good Batman version for me is the old tv version with Adam West. This is how every comic book movie should be made.". I don't consider Buck Rogers has a "comic book superhero" : most of his printing career was on newspapers comic strip and he doesn't have any super power or use gadget to fight.

I'm afraid Pamela really doesn't do it for me. Honestly, Erin is a goddess next her. What's that old saying? "Mutton dressed as lamb"? Yeah, that fits.

As a lifelong reader of 2000ad, I have to disagree. Buck Rogers is a Dan Dare style pulp comic fantasy hero, especially next to stuff like Stars Trek and Wars. But I get your point. Have you seen The Dark Knight yet, by the way?

Ahem...

[Jimmy]

Have you seen The Dark Knight yet, by the way?

No, I've never been a big fan of Batman even in the comic books. I was much more a fan of the Marvel comics when I was young (Captain America, The Avengers, Fantastic Four,...), every weeks I was in the newsstand to buy the new releases (40 cents at the time and in B/W). But never really like any movie adapdation, except for the F4 movie by Roger Corman never release.

But I've bought all the Superman movies, so it's possible that I will do the same for Batman too one day.

[lovemunkey187]

Jon, You can't have a picture of Erin Gray without one of the Princess Ardala (Pamela Hensley) 

I'm afraid Pamela really doesn't do it for me. Honestly, Erin is a goddess next her. What's that old saying? "Mutton dressed as lamb"? Yeah, that fits.

As a lifelong reader of 2000ad, I have to disagree. Buck Rogers is a Dan Dare style pulp comic fantasy hero, especially next to stuff like Stars Trek and Wars. But I get your point. Have you seen The Dark Knight yet, by the way?

Ahem...

Got to agree with Jon here, Erin all the way.

AlthoughI could never decide between Comander Deering or Athena from the proper Battlestar Galactica