Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
A Blast for Buck
Season 1, Episode 16 · Aired 1980-01-17
Synopsis
A mysterious probe materializes on Dr. Huer's desk, and beams a message into his computer - an old Earth style limerick with vaguely sinister overtones. Buck experiences flashbacks (this is a clip show) as he undergoes a psyche-probe to determine which of the many criminals from his past might be hatching a new scheme for revenge.
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