Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - The Complete Epic Series | 
| Director: Daniel Haller
Actors: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Pamela Hensley, Henry Silva, Tim O'connor
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  168 reviews
Sales Rank: 1724
Format: Box Set, Color, Dvd, Full Screen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 5
Running Time: 1799 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.6 x 1.3
MPN: D25182D
ISBN: 1417007214
UPC: 251925182252
EAN: 9781417007219
ASIN: B0002MHDW4
Theatrical Release Date: September 20, 1979
Release Date: November 16, 2004
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 05/22/2007
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With its campy combination of lightweight adventure and Spandex disco chic, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is a nostalgic throwback to post-Star Wars opportunism. Series co-creator Glen A. Larson was incapable of originality, and former soap star Gil Gerard (in the title role) was a bland incarnation of the comic-strip hero, so the much-anticipated series premiered on September 20, 1979, with serious disadvantages. Although the two-hour pilot "Awakening" had tested successfully as a theatrical release, Gerard and the show's producers could never agree on a stable tone for the series, which presents Capt. William "Buck" Rogers as a jovial space cowboy who is accidentally time-warped from 1987 to 2491. Earth is engaged in interplanetary war following a global holocaust, and Buck's piloting skills make him an ideal starfighter recruit for the Earth Defense Directorate, where his closest colleagues are Dr. Huer (Tim O'Connor), squadron leader Col. Wilma Deering (former model Erin Gray, looking oh-so-foxy), the wisecracking robot Twiki (voiced by cartoon legend Mel Blanc), and a portable computer-brain named Dr. Theopolis, who's carried by Twiki like oversized bling-bling. The series struggled through an awkward first season, with routine plots elevated by decent special effects and noteworthy guest stars including Jamie Lee Curtis, ill-fated Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten (appearing, with her voice dubbed over, less than a year before her tragic murder), Batman alumnus Julie Newmar, Buster Crabbe (veteran of vintage Buck Rogers movie serials), and several others in a show that favored vamps and vixens over credible science fiction. A full-scale overhaul resulted in a disastrous second season, but devoted fans still gravitate to Hawk (Thom Christopher), the charismatic alien "birdman" who was introduced with new characters and a new, space-faring search for lost tribes from Earth (with echoes of Larson's own Battlestar Galactica). Behind-the-scenes squabbles continued, and by mid-season of 1981, NBC pulled the plug on a breezy, still-engaging series that suffered from uneasy chemistry and never realized its full potential. Existing somewhere between Galactica and Lost in Space in the TV sci-fi food chain, this Buck--with a dearth of DVD extras--now functions as a cheesy stroll down memory lane. --Jeff Shannon
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Classic 70's Sci-Fi June 30, 2009
Spumoni queen (New York)
Buck Rogers did not disappoint. The nostalgia factor alone makes this set worth having. While cheesy, the treasure trove of famous guest appearances will be sure to put a smile on your face. A great sci-fi concept that definately deserves a second look. The biggest disppointment was the lack of special features, but it's still recommended especially if you grew up watching the show.
Still a Kick! A MUST for Erin Gray Fans,and those who love '79-81~ FUN! April 25, 2009
Movie Maker (Alexandria, VA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recall working on this show and being very impressed by Erin Grey,as well as working on some of the re-dressed Battlestar sets.
NBC and Universal tried very hard to make the show have Star Wars/Star Trek feel, which never happened.
At the time of production ( I did 2 episodes in season one, and another in the re-imagined season two..) there was a strong focus to put people who live in the future in very much of a 1979 and 1980 mind set.
Gil was focused on being a hero, if a bit stiff, and had good support with Tim O'Conner as father-figure Dr. Huer, and the (sometime annoying) "Twiki" voiced by legend Mel Blanc.
The DVD's show the evoloution of the show and most will prefer (and remember) the 1st season. Many actor's seen in season one would not return, nor would the show have the same sense of fun.
Pamela Hensley as "Princess Ardala" was a standout,as was 60's and early 70's icon Michael Ansara as "Kane". Their episodes are not to be missed!
The DVD offers no extra's, which is too bad. Most of the cast, and production people are still with us!
The price of this set makes this a no brainer - you WILL have fun with it!
If you want to remember '79 ( or revisit it for the 1st time) you can't go wrong with this.
Update: Just watched this with friends ( well some of it) and it was FANTASTIC! Those in their 20's loved it as much as those of us in our 40's! Get this!
 NBC's Buck Rogers On DVD! April 5, 2009
Servo (Atlanta, GA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"The year is 1987, and NASA launches the last of America's deep space probes. In a freak mishap, Ranger Three and its pilot, Captain William "Buck" Rogers, are blown out of their trajectory into an orbit which freezes his life-support systems and returns Buck Rogers to Earth...500 years later."
Set in the 25th century, the 20th century show Buck Rogers (the second television incarnation) comes to 21st century DVD with Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - The Complete Epic Series. This 5-disc (double-sided) set features all 32 episodes (including 5 double-length episodes); Full Frame (1.33:1) video; English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono audio; Closed captioning; Spanish, French subtitles.
Despite the lack of extras, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - The Complete Epic Series is a DVD set I highly recommend to devoted fans of the show. The show is still fun and it looks and sounds great on DVD.
Great trip down memory lane March 11, 2009
David Chamberlayne (Conwy, Wales)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In my memory Buck Rogers seemed to go on for several years. In fact there were only 2 seasons of the show. It's great to see the episodes again. The actors play it for all it's worth...with their tongues firmly in their cheeks. There's also plenty of tight costumes and 'eye candy' for everyone.
The quality of the DVDs are great, although one less star because there are no 'extras', just the episodes.
The discs are Region 1, but play on my European multi-regional player just fine.
A wonderful piece of my past returns... January 15, 2009
Gerald W. Wright
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What can I say? Cheesy, flashy, totally '70's - and I enjoyed every moment of watching this. Man, I really loved the first season - the second season's kind of spotty and silly, but it does have that nice ep about Buck being tried for war crimes. This collection is worth it.
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