Erin Gray Kept This Secret While Filming Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

"Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" stands as a hallmark of late 20th-century science fiction television, weaving a tapestry of space-age adventure that resonated with audiences of its era and beyond. Originating from a 1928 novella titled "Armageddon 2419 A.D.," the character of Buck Rogers swiftly transitioned from print to a syndicated comic strip, radio series, and a 1939 serial film, laying the groundwork for its 1979 television adaptation.
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Origin
00:57 - Earlier Adaptations
01:32 - Pilot Movie
01:54 - Star Wars Influence
02:34 - Twiki's Voice
03:07 - Costume Changes
03:48 - Set Reuse
04:21 - Theme Music
04:45 - Cancellation
05:16 - Gil Gerard's Influence
05:51 - Directorial Debut
06:14 - Guest Stars
06:41 - Novelizations
07:03 - Comic Books
07:25 - Hawk's Ship
07:52 - Erin Gray
08:40 - Outro
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The series chronicles the adventures of Buck, a 20th-century astronaut catapulted into a post-apocalyptic 25th century. As he grapples with the challenges of a world reshaped by alien invasions and technological marvels, the show deftly blends elements of action, drama, and romance, punctuated by the iconic "bidi-bidi-bidi" of Twiki, Buck's robot sidekick. Notable for its ambitious set designs and special effects, especially in the wake of the "Star Wars" phenomenon, the series also showcased a plethora of guest stars, from Jamie Lee Curtis to Frank Gorshin, adding depth to its episodic narratives. However, beyond its on-screen exploits, the show's legacy is multifaceted. It not only spawned novelizations and comic adaptations, extending its narrative universe, but also became emblematic of a period deeply fascinated by the frontiers of space and the questions of humanity's place within it.
While it underwent significant shifts in tone and setting across its two seasons, from a post-apocalyptic Earth to deep-space explorations, its core theme remained consistent: the indomitable spirit of humanity, personified by Buck, navigating the challenges of an ever-evolving universe. Today, "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" is remembered not just as a product of its time but as a testament to the timeless allure of space-bound adventures and the enduring tales of characters out of time. Join Facts Verse, as we present: Erin Gray Kept This Secret While Filming Buck Rogers in the 25th Century!
Erin Gray Kept This Secret While Filming Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

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[@GeorgeLennon100]

Erin Gray was my first crush as a young boy in 1979. She'll always have a special place in my heart.

[@paulsarnik8506]

Yep in that skin tight jump suit 🥰

[@arthurl.9985]

Don't forget Princess Ardala.

[@censorshipsucks9493]

@@arthurl.9985 False. Col. Deering is Mary Anne. Princess Ardala is Ginger.

[@arthurl.9985]

@@censorshipsucks9493 I'd go with Pr.Ardala being Maryann and Col. Deering ginger. Just my taste,neither one of us is wrong.

[@FactsVerse]

Glad to know that you love Erin! Thanks for sharing. What other types of video would you like to see?

[@paulsparks771]

I was at Dragoncon in 2007. Erin Grey, Gil Gerard, and Felix Silla were guests there. It was an 8am panel on a Sunday, and the room was packed. They were surprised and humbled that so many people would show up so early in the morning to listen to them talk. They stayed and talked with fans after the panel.

[@gmansi]

Fantastic! I'm so glad you could be there!

[@tirebiter1680]

Erin Grey was the only reason I watched this show.

[@cynicalaries6201]

Me to.. biddy.. biddy

[@kenb2671]

Kory was fine too before she was killed.

[@chrisstetsko5020]

The first season was great! The second season sucked, except for Hawk, he was cool. It was like they were trying to BSG and ST at the same time while writing convoluting scripts that went nowhere.

[@tirebiter1680]

A movie was made using the Buck Rogers concept, and they did it right. it was called Idiocracy. Over the 500 years that passed while he was away, the evolution of humans did not happen the way we hoped it will. @@chrisstetsko5020

[@gmansi]

@@chrisstetsko5020 Many things happened. Too many similar shows, production costs and I also read that Gil Gerard didn't want to continue playing the womanizer. That's why in the second season he has a very different role. And if I remember correctly, he also made Wilma become a more secondary character, practically more of an ornament.

[@ahhamartin]

My father always watched this and Knight Rider with me when they first aired. Now as an old man myself, seeing that scene where Erin backs down the ladder explains alot. Miss you, dad!

[@nyetzdyec3391]

Me... I miss Col. Wilma. Bestest Colonel evah!😁

[@FactsVerse]

Fun stuff, thanks for sharing your life story. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@gmansi]

"seeing that scene where Erin backs down the ladder explains alot. Miss you, dad!"

[@frankgesuele6298]

Don't forget the Princess😉

[@gmansi]

@@frankgesuele6298 bidibidibidi

[@ManOfMonism]

Erin Gray in spandex was the highlight of my week as a nine-year-old. Especially when she backed out of that fighter!

[@danjohnson4082]

You betcha... Season one is where it's at!😍

[@ZenFox0]

You should have mentioned that Buster Crabbe, two-time Olympic swimmer and 1932 Olympic gold medalist in the 400-meter freestyle, who played the original Buck Rogers in 1939 (as well as Flash Gordon, Tarzan, and Billy the Kid), appeared in Season 1, Episode 2 “Planet of the Slave Girls” as Brigadier General Gordon. Also, in that same episode, Roddy McDowall, who played Cornelius in “Planet of the Apes,” plays Governor Saroyan.

[@timmitchell3870]

I was about to correct you that you must be thinking of Johnny Weismuller when you said Buster Crabbe was an Olympic swimmer. Nope you're right - both Buster and Johnny were Olympic champion swimmers.

[@johnmetcalfe2866]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one that thought that should have been mentioned in this.

[@martykarr7058]

There were quite a few famous, or semi-famous "faces" in that episode. To start off with, you had Jack Palance, doing what he does best, playing the villain of the story. Next was Macdonald Carey, who was a famous soap opera star, and then two Irwin Allen "alumni", Robert Dowdell, who played Chip Morton on "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", and Don Marshall, who played Dan Ericson on "Land of the Giants" and Specialist Boma in the TOS episode "The Galileo Seven". Oh and Roddy McDowell played another chimpanzee, Galen, in the short-lived "Planet of the Apes" TV series.

[@drewmonroe6782]

Where I grew up, everyone knew about Crabbe.

[@stanzelko5243]

Didn't realise Gil had such an influence in the second season, yet he was it's biggest critic.

[@kevinowens8707]

Speaking of the cancellation, changing audience tastes had little to do with it. The studio and production team decided to change every aspect of the show that had made it popular to a cheaper knock-off version, even going so far as to replace Mel Blanc as the voice of Buck's wildly entertaining sidekick. Other changes made for budgetary reasons included the change of setting from Earth to the Searcher cruiser, a general lackluster approach to costume and set design, and the strict adherence to a bland and boring template that could tell a very limited number of stories while reusing as much footage, scenery, and other production material as possible. As a result, by the fifth or sixth episode of season two most of the audience had lost interest. Sadly, there were some particularly bright spots in the final few episodes but there wasn't anyone left to watch them. It also didn't help that Erin's wardrobe changed into something more akin to a conservative airline stewardess and her character basically became set dressing instead of the interesting counterpoint to Gerard's "fish out of water" Rogers. Instead of compelling and interesting Wilma stories, her script may as well have been "Coffe, tea, fluff your pillow sir?" I have often thought that the main reason for that was that Gerard felt that the sexual tension between his character and Erin's was getting stale, so that's why he pushed so hard to introduce a male replacement for her. Wilma was only important during the second season if the story needed a damsel to be saved, which was nothing like the character in season one. They would have been better off if they would have just used a recurring extra actress instead of reimagining Erin's strong and competent, established character. Anyway, otherwise, great video!

[@davedsilva]

Great insight

[@martykarr7058]

In a way, the fact that Glen Larson was involved, season 2's basic theme was "Battlestar Galactica" in reverse, with the Searcher trying to find lost colonies of Earth.

[@RokkitGrrl]

The second season was awful. It felt like Dollar Store Star Trek. There were some bright spots, yes. But overall, bleh.

[@williambrassfield4155]

@@RokkitGrrl My thoughts exactly. There were quite a few of sci-fi shows who seemed to want to be Star Trek.

[@gmansi]

@@davedsilva I agree.

[@NomaddUK]

Erin was perfection.

[@gmansi]

And Wilma, the character itself

[@cliffcorson4000]

A couple other items --The Bonaventure Hotel was seen in many shots due to its futuristic design --One guest star was the legendary Buster Crabbe who played Brigadier Gordon in the episode "Planet of the Slave Girls". Crabbe played both Buck Rodgers and Flash Gordon in the 1930s. This was his last TV appearance prior to his death

[@censorshipsucks9493]

You beat me to it. Buster Crabbe as Brigadier Gordon was an homage to the actor in both his roles .

[@cliffcorson4000]

@@censorshipsucks9493 and I'd bet every person on set on the days he was there were just in awe that he was there

[@FactsVerse]

Thanks for the addition! Much appreciated ❤❤

[@terryscheid9224]

Dont forget Gary Coleman also guest started

[@cliffcorson4000]

@@terryscheid9224 I believe he was in 2 or 3 episodes

[@thechad6594]

Erin Gray was the only reason I watched this show growing up :) ❤️❤️😁😍😍😍😍😍Wow still is beautiful Anyone see her work on Star Trek Continues 😁👍

[@kurtb8474]

A few years ago, Erin Gray appeared on Star Trek Continues, a fan-made series intended to be the 5th season of the original Star Trek series.

[@Saiman9000]

She also had a few eps of The Guild in the final 6th season.

[@mikebasil4832]

Erin also played Jenny Hayden (originally played by Karen Allen in the movie) in the TV series sequel to Starman. She is a lovely actress.

[@russellmache3009]

ERIN GRAY WAS HOT AS THE SUN .I was waiting for the Spandex Incident reveal , good title.Loved Wilma personality , but her character in Silver spoons had similar traits, think she was bringing a lot of herself .Just loved her.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@russellmache3009]

@@FactsVerse Special episodes on actors of that era? Erin Gray,Pamela Hensley,Gil Gerard?The cast of Buck Rogers only is rich

[@gmansi]

"I was waiting for the Spandex Incident reveal" Can you explain?

[@russellmache3009]

@@gmansi A vain hope and a fantasy about those tight Spandex failing under the pressure at some point. Yes ,it was a joke .

[@gmansi]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the answer @@russellmache3009

[@paulsarnik8506]

So what was the secret?

[@PhilDonaldson]

Yeah, my question as well. Did I just get clickbaited? ☹

[@mrsiborg]

@@PhilDonaldson I guess we all did.

[@danjohnson4082]

Erin Gray in spandex!😍

[@toneloc7910]

This show was the absolute greatest use of spandex. Ever.

[@gmansi]

[@kayla0078]

Never understood why people take a successful show with a cast, writers, etc. that are clicking and decide they know better and make sudden significant changes. Season one to Season two wasn't a developing arc. They changed the entire premise of the show from one episode to the next. Most of the changes weren't for the better. It wasn't increased competition by other programs but a failing product that caused this not to be renewed for Season three.

[@kl0wnkiller912]

Pretty sure those tight spandex suit going away had nothing to do with it either 😆😆

[@ytechnology]

Yep. Also they temporarily lost Mel Blanc as Twiki's voice and introduced a much less charismatic robot named Chrichton.

[@timmitchell3870]

Although Gil Gerard has often said the show could have gone on longer if they'd just listened to him - in some ways he kind of sunk his own show. In the second season he insisted that the show take itself more seriously and that his character be more of a brooding loner than the likable smart-ass from the first season.

[@robertpolityka8464]

Buck was a smart-ass and for the most part, the second season sucked. If they kept the format of the first season, but added Hawk, it could have lasted longer. Besides, how could Buck be a loner, if he had Hawk as a sidekick? That's like saying, that the Lone Ranger was fighting alone, yet he had Tonto.

[@timmitchell3870]

@@robertpolityka8464 Well he had Tonto - and was still known as the Lone Ranger. Just sayin'

[@ehudgavron8061]

Erin Grey has been fantastic in helping careers of other stars, and making events happen. I've had the pleasure of chatting with her at some Firefly/Serenity get togethers and she's all there!

[@cameltube-vk7el]

Ahhhhhh FireFly / Serenity .....Capt.Mel ! Oh snap→ Genia Torres & the chick Mel was hooked up with......both girls smoking! Even the mechanic chick hhe he one awesome show /movie !!! Sadly ended way way to soon. THat cast ViBeD together so well, had that screen magic & feel, whatever it worked. Can't say how many times I have watched that like 1 or 2 times a year ha ha. Peace Out

[@cwf1701]

Another Guest star was Jerry Orbach, who would later go on to play Lennie Briscoe on the long running series Law and Order. On Law and Order, Orbach (as Briscoe) would make a remark about being buried in a 25th century space suit.

[@allthingsnerd.4484]

He also was the guy who tried to put Baby in a corner.😂

[@renelauze]

Another was guest star Richard Moll, "Bull" from Night Court several years before that show.

[@admwadenx]

All I know is as a teen, I was totally in love with Erin Gray! She wasn't the only reason I watched, but episodes that centered on her character were definitely my favorites!

[@eolsunder]

everyone was. She was beautiful and super sexy who didn't have a huge crush on her.

[@BigTrain175]

I actually named my daughter Erin after her.

[@hippiesnorthwoods]

What was Erin grey's secret did I miss it or what

[@ansdguy1]

It wasn’t much of a secret. She didn’t get all excited about rushing to a scree test. Big woop.

[@Janovus]

@@ansdguy1 They should have mentioned that as a young girl and teenager she was raised by her grandparents who happened to be nudist out in LA and in Hawaii and they are still several pictures of her as a young girl in various settings completely nude floating around the internet. 😮

[@hugebartlett1884]

I'm still watching this series now,one of the most enjoyable space adventures ever. The girls are heavenly! I definitely remember Princess Ardala(what a body- Twiky) played by Pamela Hensley. Her costumes were out of this world,almost non existent in fact! Once seen,never forgotten!

[@gmansi]

"Her costumes were out of this world,almost non existent in fact! Once seen,never forgotten!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@dougball328]

At the time my wife and I called her Princess Undulata !

[@gmansi]

@@dougball328 "Princess Undulata !" 🤣🤣 Great!

[@robdog7516]

I remember waiting to see the next episode in the first season. I liked it because it was based on a man out of his time and all the differences between the two timelines. However, Buck could only be introduced to new things just so long. The second season was not as good and I could understand why it was cancelled. But i still remember the show fondly

[@kennethwers]

The second season was a different show(sucked).

[@Thurgosh_OG]

Sounds like Gil had too much influence and the 2nd season bombed because of his bad input.

[@gmansi]

@@Thurgosh_OG Many things happened. Too many similar shows, production costs and I also read that Gil Gerard didn't want to continue playing the womanizer. That's why in the second season he has a very different role. And if I remember correctly, he also made Wilma become a more secondary character, practically more of an ornament.

[@waveman2952]

@@Thurgosh_OG I remember as a kid I was asking who the heck is Gil Gerard to get this role? First season was ok but too hokey with the little robot.

[@johndcunninghamjr4111]

I loved this show as a kid,and still do. Wish I could go back in time. 😢

[@TheRadioAteMyTV]

That's what Buck kept saying too, but the timeline only goes one way. May you not land up 500 years into the future. Image what people's spines will like after a century of smart phones all hunched over to stare into them 24/7.

[@funfact8660]

That's great that Mel Blanc played the voice of Twiki the robot

[@nimblehealer199]

And Felix Silla was in the suit

[@FactsVerse]

We absolutely agree! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Be safe and have a great day!

[@Makeyourselfbig]

Apparently Buck was responsible for the reintroduction of 70's disco in the 25th Century. What a guy!

[@tb7771]

I loved that show growing up! I still listen to the theme song when I drive along with, " Space 1991, MASH movie version, original Battlestar Galactica and Airwolf ". Once inawhile I still say, " Beedee beedee beep what's, up Buck ? ".

[@julieinthenorthwest4594]

And UFO

[@clarencesmith2305]

There were three guest stars on the show that were from the 1966 Batmen tv show, Julie Newmar AKA cat-woman & Zarina the war witch, Cesar Romero the joker & Amos Armat and Frank Gorshin the Riddler & Seton Kellogg.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@clarencesmith2305]

@@FactsVerse If your going to have one might as well have all three. Now other famous guest stars, Ray Walston from My Favorite Martian, Gary Coleman from Diff'rent Strokes.

[@chrisdymmel2934]

Roddy McDowell also had a guest star role on Buck Rogers and was The Bookworm on Batman

[@angacamthehobbit3668]

I remember a episode when Buster Crab showed up as Flash Gordon. And older man but still it was him. My favorite line between Buster and Gil is when Buster said I've been flying ships longer since before you were born. Or something like that. Which is funny because Buster Crab played the first Buck Rogers and Flash Gordon back in the 1930's and buck agreed with him a nod to his begining.

[@AlphaDean]

Loved this show. I think every young boy in the 70s and 80s had a crush on Erin Gray.

[@HoldenNY22]

True. She was definitely gorgeous in her time. I definitely had the Hots for Erin Gray when I was a kid watching the Show and on later things

[@Nappylox71]

Oh…my god. I was in love with Col Wilma Deering for a looooong time

[@wackojacko1997]

Erin Gray... takes me back to my boyhood.

[@FactsVerse]

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[@spacelinx]

So what’s Erin Gray’s secret? All I got, although interesting, was a lot of history about the series.

[@knerduno5942]

That her grandparents were nudists, and took her to those nudist camps. Many Photos of her at a young age were taken of her in the buff, and somehow made their way on to the internet.

[@jesse7631]

I had such a crush on Erin Gray during that time!

[@kl0wnkiller912]

I guess "Gil Gerald's influence" wasn't all that great since the drop in ratings seems suspiciously to coincide with his increasing involvement. Oh well. Wilma Deering was hot but I would have gone for Princess Ardala.

[@mikepillittere7486]

Speaking of "set reuse", in the episode called "Flight of the War Witch", Princess Ardala's flagship is actually a model of Olympic Stadium in Montreal, home of the Montreal Expos, shot upside down. 🤣

[@ronsmith7739]

Erin Gray has a lovely derriere !!!!

[@anthonymensingh1989]

Erin Grey was a stunner then and now which is a credit to herself by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and not caught up in partying Hollywood Style hats of to you Erin Grey love Anthony Fed ex lol

[@craigpayne5500]

I love Buck Rogers and wished they made at least one more season as I think it would have found its footing and become a hit. It was a lot of fun

[@gmansi]

The best show for my memories

[@gu27483]

oh yeah I remember Markie Post made a guest appearance on one of the episodes. Loved that outfit hehe

[@FactsVerse]

Us too! Thank you so much for bringing back memories. What other types of video would you like to see on our channel?

[@mikemadden6322]

Still waiting on erins secret...😮

[@johnmetcalfe2866]

You forgot one of the coolest guest stars that they had on the show... The original Buck Rogers from the serial, Buster Crabbe as Brigadier Gordon in S1E2 "Planet of the Slave Girls." (Also was a nod to his portrayal of Flash Gordon.)

[@Cherismile]

I remember that episode!! Wow , lived the theme song, have it on my Spotify even now! This made me happy, thank you❤

[@CyndisKrist]

Love this show's theme song/graphics, and Gerard. Heard Erin had to be sewn into the onesies, but could just be rumor. Doubt they ripped the costumes open every time an actor had to use the restroom, then sewed them back up. Season 2 environment was completely different from Season 1, with no explanation offered as to why.

[@FactsVerse]

We're happy to know that you're a fan of the show. In your opinion, what is its best episode?

[@Saiman9000]

On Firefly, I guess Nathan Fililan had ripped his pants in the opening episode. Why the character of Kaylee in a later episode with a ballroom called Nathan's character Captain Tightpants.

[@gmansi]

I think I read that during filming breaks, Erin Gray covered herself with a towel to avoid feeling constantly watched.

[@BigTrain175]

New producer went in a different direction. not a great idea.

[@timengineman2nd714]

What? No Duck Dodger's in the twenty-fourth and a half century???

[@stevedenis8292]

Best them song by Tom Jones.

[@e.a.corral4713]

YOU MAKE ME VERY ANGRY HUMAN? GREAT CHARACTER MARVIN THE MARTIAN.

[@eagleye72]

You forgot to mention in the first season. Buster Crabbe, (the original Buck Roger's from the 1930s) had a cameo in one episode.

[@Willpower-74205]

Erin Gray in tight spandex. 😍💘😍💘😍💘😍💘😍💘 Enough said.

[@iansands8607]

You missed out the most important guest star of them all, Buster Crabbe, who was the original 'Buck Rogers' in the serial you mentioned earlier, he also played Flash Gordon in the 30s. The first season of BRIT25C was great, sadly it went to pot in the second season along with Wilma Deering's new outfit. What a shame season 2 didn't follow the same formula as season 1 it would have been so much better and perhaps got a season 3.

[@hambone5718]

No Director, Producer, or Writer would ever admit it but, Erin Gray brought in as Col. Wilma Deering was there to help attract the more adult male audience. Bottom line is this is done on many shows. It worked to I'm sure. It's the reason I watched it. LOL.

[@mrjockt]

It should also be noted that the original actor to play Buck Rogers back in the 1930’s, Buster Crabbe, also made a guest appearance in the first season portraying retired General Gordon, named in honour of another famous sci-fi character played by Crabbe back in the ‘30s, Flash Gordon.

[@tncavscout]

I remember seeing the pilot movie in the theatre back then at Harding Mall in Nashville, TN!

[@FactsVerse]

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[@scottjackson5173]

That moment on Buck Rodgers I remember well. He was there behind her, and you could feel the chemistry between them. That look on her face. Like she wanted him, right then, and right there. I was 18, in 1979. It made a big impression.

[@karenbecker7978]

It's wonderful to see this on KZbin! Gil Gerard was from Arkansas and attended collage classes at the University of Arkansas, not far from where I live. I thought it was exciting to see an actor that was from here in Arkansas. Loved the show and was so disappointed when it was cancelled.

[@DagwoodDogwoggle]

Not using a computer AI voice for this video is a very welcome thing. Keep it up.

[@leesashriber5097]

I never really watched the show but I enjoyed the upload. Thank you!!😊

[@FactsVerse]

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[@ll7868]

I saw the movie at the Garden City theatre in Winnipeg, it was a double feature with The Bermuda Triangle before it, kind of a movie/documentary. I had a crush on Erin Gray, watched the entire tv series too.

[@TDC7594]

When I was a young lad back then, Erin was my girlfriend. She didn't know it, but she was.

[@FactsVerse]

Interesting, our friend also told us the same thing!

[@daveofyorkshire301]

They made a mistake with Buck Rodgers. Instead of increasing the budget in the second season and continuing they changed the entire premise for the show. Killing it!

[@TaiChiGhost]

Erin Gray's second season really did look like a Dairy Queen outfit, Yukk!

[@Androctonus84]

The changes in the second season didn’t have anything to do with audience feedback or “evolving sci-if aesthetics”. New producers, led by John Mantley, completely screwed up the show because they were from an older generation and couldn’t deal with such things as a strong female leading character. So the spandex was replaced by a stewardess uniform for Wilma, and her character went from a powerful and competent high-ranking officer to a bimbo there to prop up the male lead.

[@gmansi]

I also read that Gil Gerard didn't want to continue playing the womanizer. That's why in the second season he has a very different role. And if I remember correctly, he also made Wilma become a more secondary character, practically more of an ornament. Do you know if it is true?

[@Swonder1972]

Actually, they changed to a spaceship themed show in part from the success of Battlestar Galactica and because the new producers were clueless on what made the 1st season a hit....It was a mistake and the ratings dropped in response and then they dropped the show....What a shame...It was common in the 70s and 80s to ruin a show this way...

[@gmansi]

@@Swonder1972 "It was common in the 70s and 80s to ruin a show this way..." 😵😵‍💫 So sad...

[@Jacklewis1026]

One of my favorite shows

[@Darhan62]

I know someone whose mom dated Frank Gorshin. ;) And we also have to remember that Julie Newmar (Catwoman) appeared in the Buck Rogers series as well.

[@peterfranks6243]

The actor Buster Grabbe who played Buck Rogers in the 1930's weekly movie cliffhangers, guest starred in the first season of this

[@stevewhitchurch4324]

I remember larry buster crabbe also appeared in an episode as he was in the original buck Rogers shorts from the 30s

[@lukang72]

I was in love with Erin Rogers as a kid

[@FactsVerse]

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[@SteelWolf13]

03:12 ok explain that "shot" Guy gets stunned. The chick behind him for no reason falls down then rolls over him. Shes not even touching him.

[@CKDStrider]

While you reference several guest stars, you forgot the most imprtant, Buster Crabbe, the first celluloid Buck. This was season one's second episode, "Planet of the Slave Girls." Jack Palance also guest starred in this episode in a much larger role as the villain of the piece.

[@Shadow_Banned_Conservative]

Wow, I totally forgot about this show. I might have to look it up again.

[@scrappydog7741]

The introduction of Hawk ruined the show. Just completely absurd at that point.

[@allthingsnerd.4484]

Hawk wasn’t the issue… it was fundamentally changing the show from a James Bond type show to a Star Trek knockoff. The budget took a nosedive in season 2 as well. You know how you can tell Hawk wasn’t the problem? That one episode of season 2 where Buck is on trial for war crimes because there is BS evidence that he somehow caused the nuclear war? Testimony of a Traitor, I think was the name. It felt the most like season 1 BRit25C and Hawk’s involvement was not detrimental at all. Hawk was unfairly maligned as the reason S2 was not good, but the fact is that he was only a symptom, and a pretty benign one at that.

[@scrappydog7741]

@@allthingsnerd.4484 Ok Mrs. Hawk. Sorry couldn't resist. At what point was the show ever a James Bond type show exactly? Seems it was a man-out-of-time show and what 500 years in the future would look like. Oh wait that's the name of the show! Sorry Hawk as a side kick was as dumb of a feature on the show as Paulie is to Rocky. Annoying and completely unnecessary.

[@allthingsnerd.4484]

@@scrappydog7741 well, if I was Mrs Hawk, my name would be Koori.😂🤣😆. The “James Bond” comparison was basically from the initial premise presented to Buck in the pilot episode and first few where it was a role offered to Buck by Huer that Buck could do jobs for Earth like undercover because he was literally unknown anywhere in the Galaxy. Obviously it kind of strayed from that, but it was still Buck doing work for the Earth Defense Directorate until season 2. And I know I am in the minority on not hating Hawk.😂🤣

[@safiremorningstar]

I saw the version of Buck Rogers in as a 25th century in this serial version that appeared in the PBS matinee at The bijou from the 1930s really enjoyed it.

[@chipcook5346]

Old Gill was mistaken about the direction of the show. Once that early esthetic was gone, so were us fans. Still, since most shows never go past their initial three to thirteen episodes, Buck Rogers, with two full seasons, was something of a success.

[@hippomancy]

ironic that Buck Rodgers became more serious in second season, yet more eye-candy in costuming... but no surprises to anyone who saw it on the first run. everything was well publicized at the time.

[@jamesgreszczuk1670]

I had a huge crush on Erin Grey, she was typically the sexiest goddess of Buck Roger's!

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[@benrussell-gough1201]

I think the surprise was the direction that Gil Gerard wanted to take the show and I am left wondering where Buck Sesaon 3 would have gone with him at the stick.

[@Thurgosh_OG]

So what was 'the secret'? The story of how Erin got the role has been around for decades.

[@dragonweyr44]

The second season main costume for Erin Grey looked like a space stewardess to me

[@BigTrain175]

The uniform was silly, but it did show off her great legs.

[@zerogrey3798]

I LOVED this show back in the day, Erin Gray was my favorite actress for years and years. I thought she was soooo beautiful.

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[@unclecreepy4324]

Erin Gray was the only reason I watched the show.

[@gremmiehodad]

As a young teen, from the first episode with Wilma (Erin Gray) and Princess Ardela (Pamela Hensley) it immediately became an “Entertain Myself TV” show! I could always count on a hot guest star or 3 and if not, “Wilma” never let me down! Personal favorites were the space vampire turning Wilma into a whore, the Planet of Amazon Women episode with a bevy of beauties, Jamie Lee Curtis & Tara Buckman, Brianne Leary, Kimberly Beck, Stephanie Blackmore, Melody Rogers, Julie Newmar, Judy Landers & Nancy Frangeione and Playboy Playmate Dorothy Stratten as Miss Cosmos among others! But, when Markie Post appeared as “Joella”, I really overdid it! It took me a couple of days to recuperate!

[@ETHRON1]

Being a teenage boy in that year I had such a crush on Erin...

[@christophershort6519]

Fun fact: as a young teen, Erin often visited her grandparents in Cali, who frequented a nudist resort (Swallows, if I recall), and she won numerous beauty "pageants" while there. Sadly, she no longer participates in that lifestyle.

[@orkusdorkusmaximus]

loved this show when i was young!

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[@dougball328]

How could you not mention Markie Post as one of the guest stars? Markie is in the red jumpsuit with the open weave sides up the legs.

[@hbot12ytube]

The original Buck Rodgers of the first ever Movie adaption was also a Guest actor, named Buster Crabbe as Brigadier Gordon

[@williammitchell4417]

Just think, if Erin could have been cast as Seven of Nine!! More skintight yum yum.

[@stevenevol6304]

When she got possessed by that space vampire something weird awoke in me lolz

[@kenlee5509]

I remember the show, I wish it had had more seasons.

[@DarrylRajamae-tx3fk]

Erin Gray played the roll great she warmth and talent

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[@bobbolan4672]

Loved the show when I was a kid. Got in fist fights with my oldest sister over the TV because she wanted to watch "Little House on the prairie" which was on a different channel at the same time. lol

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[@bobbolan4672]

@@FactsVerse the vampire one that was hot

[@bobbolan4672]

@@FactsVerse I still hate Laura Ingles to this day for making me miss Buck Rodgers

[@NullStaticVoid]

I think people forget there were only 3 networks back then. 4 if you count PBS. So most of us only had four channels to choose from. If your shows didn't completely suck it should pull a third of the viewers. But every now and then something like Cheers or Seinfeld or the Simpsons came along and 90% of everyone was watching that show. I think they moved it to some new time slot and it withered in that slot. I don't even remember watching the 2nd season when I was a kid. And I was right in that 9-12 year old age group that ate that show up. Maybe it wound up opposite of Magnum PI when Tom Sellack was popping off? I can't remember when that show was on back then. (I do remember Doctor Who was Friday night on PBS)

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[@ljprep6250]

I will always love Wilma Deering. Erin was so lovely!

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

Erin is gorgeous . I first saw her in Silver Spoons and watched the show just because of her

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[@SpockBorg5]

Was the thumbnail from a cut scene? If erin gray had worn a strapless dress I would have remembered that.

[@Sparty1986]

I did not watch the show during the first run. The was mostly because I was in the Navy (77-81) and not able to follow the series. However, I did happen to catch an episode several months ago and I saw guest star Dorothy Stratten. RIP a very sad loss RIP

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[@Sparty1986]

@@FactsVerse Thanks for asking. Growing up I liked Star Trek, Batman, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Happy Days, Six Million Dollar Man, All in the Family, and Welcome Back Kotter.

[@safiremorningstar]

I saw the version of Buck Rogers in as a 25th century in this serial version that appeared in the PBS matinee at The b i j o u from the 1930s really enjoyed it.

[@I_Fight_Instacart]

I've found pictures of Erin Gray in her Buck Rogers outfits to be a very effective component of my successful *conversion therapy* practice.

[@kempersmith6462]

Erin Gray's position regarding the role for Buck Rogers.

[@milesmayhem5440]

Erin Gray was so fine!

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[@apphappy3796]

I love watching Buck Rogers in the 25th Century scifi tv series without fail every week.

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[@apphappy3796]

@@FactsVerse Wel I'm 61 y.o. now and I should have wrote "Loved" however (to me) is the first or the pilot reason being that I felt for Buck who lost everything (family) and felt so out of place. you feel the anguish of him plus I always would like go to the future to get away from all this madness in the world today. 🚀

[@Jamesalec63]

There is a notable episode where the original actor for the original Buck Rogers series appeared in. I believe it was Buster Crabb himself this was a celebrational episode of the character of Buck Rogers and it marked a landmark in the television history of the show. The series was fantastic and very cleverly brought to our TV screens. It wouldn't be the end of the series it got reruns and even a couple of plans for a reboot which still might be done in 2027 interestingly there was almost an animated series in the works I read about from Warner Studios, but it was taken from the original books story layout and set in the first world war storyline. Another story that also applies to Buck Rogers was his connections to actually Flash Gordon some sources say that the two shared the same universe. Even though they are a like their stories aren't the same. But if true it leads to the landmark episode I wrote about you see the pilot in that episode was called Gordon?

[@jclebourdais10]

This video makes no mention of the Buster Crabbe appearance in the series and the amusing dialogue he got.

[@clarencewalker3925]

The Bird People didn't help the ratings, either. A bit too silly for my tastes. And, the only reason I watched this show was because of Erin Gray. What else was there, besides Pamela Hensley? No, it was Erin Gray.