Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Time of the Hawk (1)
Season 2, Episode 1 · Aired 1981-01-15
Synopsis
Buck, Wilma, and Twiki set off into deep space aboard the Searcher, a starship on a mission to find the lost tribes of Earth -- humans who fled to the stars after a nuclear holocaust that all but destroyed the planet. The Searcher encounters a severely-damaged spacecraft with one survivor, who tells them of a savage attack by a bird-man named Hawk. Searcher sets course for the planet where it is believed Hawk lives, and Buck soon becomes involved in a desperate battle of wits and piloting skills with Hawk. Hawk's mate, who was a passenger in Hawk's ship, is mortally wounded in the battle and Buck and Hawk form a shaky alliance to seek medical aid for her. Eventually, Hawk joins the crew of the Searcher, looking for others of his kind.
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