Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Return of the Fighting 69th
Season 1, Episode 8 · Aired 1979-10-25
Synopsis
Commander Corliss and Roxanne Trent lead a criminal organization holed up in the Necrosis asteroid belt. No one can reach them there because no one knows how to enter except them - and an old fighter pilot Wilma forced out of service for medical reasons. When Corliss steals a quantity of nerve gas slated for destruction, reaching him becomes essential. He plans to release the gas in Earth's atmosphere: revenge for his maiming during a narrow escape from Earth forces. Wilma must ask a man she recently described as inadequate for help.
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