I'm not a big sci-fi fan and I only like a handful of TV series such as The planet of the Apes, Dr Who (Jon Pertwee is my fave), Star Trek (60's), and Battlestar Galactica, but the one I'm now reviewing is my favourite of the bunch, and it's unfair to compare Buck Rogers to Star Trek etc., as it has its own style, and of course, it's deeply immersed in the Disco-era - its action-packed, camp, fun, has Erin Gray looking hot and wearing skin-tight costumes, has involving plots, and is mainly tongue-in-cheek, or at least the first season is, wacky and pure escapism.
The star of the show is Gil Gerard, who plays Buck Rogers as a ladies man, but who is a good guy, has some rakish charm, throws some good action moves and is like James Bond. Pamela Hensley as Princess Ardala is another standout character, a hottie to boot.
I first watched this on LWT ( British TV) when it was first released, then later on BBC2 in 1994-1996, and I enjoyed it both times. That's because I appreciate it's escapism aspects, it's unbridled ability to entertain. Cheesy yes, but that isn't a bad thing in my book. It's much more fun and unpretentious than Star Trek Of the early nineties or it's spin-offs.
The star of the show is Gil Gerard, who plays Buck Rogers as a ladies man, but who is a good guy, has some rakish charm, throws some good action moves and is like James Bond. Pamela Hensley as Princess Ardala is another standout character, a hottie to boot.
I first watched this on LWT ( British TV) when it was first released, then later on BBC2 in 1994-1996, and I enjoyed it both times. That's because I appreciate it's escapism aspects, it's unbridled ability to entertain. Cheesy yes, but that isn't a bad thing in my book. It's much more fun and unpretentious than Star Trek Of the early nineties or it's spin-offs.