Overview
Series synopsis
Buck Rogers is an American sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on ABC on April 15, 1950. It ended on February 23, 1951. It stars Kem Dibbs, Robert Pastene, Lou Prentis and Harry Kingston.
In the year 2430 in a secret lab in a cave behind Niagara Falls, Buck Rogers battles intergalactic troublemakers.
Premise
In the year 2430 in a secret lab in a cave behind Niagara Falls, Buck Rogers battles intergalactic troublemakers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kem Dibbs as Buck Rogers
- Robert Pastene as Buck Rogers
- Lou Prentis as Wilma Dearing
- Harry Kingston as Black Barney Wade
- Harry Sothern as Dr. Huer
- Sanford Bickart as Dr. Huer
- Abe Vigoda
- Ron Dawson
Supporting cast
- Margaret Thompson as Leta
- Sarah Cunningham as Jinia
- Barbara Belden as Trulla
- Michael Howard as Hamid
- Abby Lewis as Miss Primmont
- Leona Badgett as Lydia Thorn
- Jane Norvell as Leslie Thorn
Guest cast
- Abe Vigoda
- Ron Dawson
- Margaret Thompson as Leta
- Sarah Cunningham as Jinia
- Barbara Belden as Trulla
- Michael Howard as Hamid
- Abby Lewis as Miss Primmont
- Leona Badgett as Lydia Thorn
- Jane Norvell as Leslie Thorn
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 36 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 36 | April 15, 1950 | February 23, 1951 |
Season 1 preview
36 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Trail of the Tigerman Tigermen from Mercury try to drain Earth's water. |
April 15, 1950 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 22, 1950 |
| 3 |
The Piper of Doom Features a convict with a flute; Abe Vigoda appeared. |
April 29, 1950 |
Production
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Country
US
Original language
en
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 15, 1950 |
| Last aired | February 23, 1951 |
| Status | ended |