Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Awakening (1)
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 1979-09-20
Synopsis
Captain Buck Rogers awakens in the year 2491 after 500 years in cryogenic suspension only to be captured by forces from the Draconian realm.
In the series
This episode is part of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979–1981) on NBC.
Disco-era space hero thawed out for laser fights and Twiki sidekick comedy.
Key cast
- Gil Gerard as Capt. William 'Buck' Rogers
- Erin Gray as Col. Wilma Deering
- Felix Silla as Twiki (body)
- Mel Blanc as Twiki (voice)
- Tim O'Connor as Dr. Elias Huer