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Synopsis: In 1987, NASA astronaut William "Buck" Rogers is caught in a freak accident in deep space, causing his space shuttle Ranger 3 to be blown into an orbit that returns him to Earth - over 500 years later. The combination of gases that freezes him comes close to the formula commonly used in the 25th century for preservation, and his rescuers are able to revive him. In 2491, when Buck awakens from the freezing, Earth is recovering from a nuclear war and is coming under hostile attack by the Draconian Empire. In the second season, Buck has been assigned aboard the Searcher, a starship exploring the unknown reaches of space while searching for former Earth colonies that are scattered across the galaxy.
  Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 5 nominations.
 
IMDB:
6.9
Year:
1979
60 min
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But something is very wrong and

we must find out what it is.

I hope you know that this

violates my guarantee.

Obviously she has been... very worried.

Then I'll take care of

you for your insolence.

Give the order to attack now.

We can not attack without the

support of his father's forces.

Kane, how weak you are!

We do not need my father.

We have the element of surprise.

We will destroy the Inner City

and the protective shield.

When my father's

forces arrive...

we will be sitting on the

throne of the Earth.

At least I do, since obviously

you do not have the courage.

Very well, we will attack.

It's a wise decision, Kane.

Meanwhile, Captain Rogers

is loose on the ship.

Find them.

Alert!! Alert!

Intruder aboard the ship.

Alert! Alert! Alert!

It's Buck.

I see.

Bring on the enemy's uniform.

This will warm your tail.

They are warships.

It means that the treaty is a hoax.

But we can do a last

service to our country.

We can take care of Captain Rogers.

Six minutes to attack and count.

Five minutes to attack and count.

- Do not move, Captain Rogers.

- Theo, Twiki, what are you doing here?

- This will not be pleasing to anyone.

- Can you go? I have work to do.

- We realize, traitor.

- Do not you realize what's going on?

- I'd say they're going to bomb the Earth.

- Do you recognize the ships?

- No, but I do not see how...

- They are pirate ships.

Why would there be pirate ships

in the draconian flagship?

Forgives. You do not convince me.

Now join us.

- 4 minutes to attack and counting.

- Do not.

Look, pile of electronic nonsense, I do

not expect you to know everything...

But did you hear that the

bombs were in the tubes?

Silence, Twiki.

I'm getting confused

I'll help you clarify things. There are

no pirate ships, there never were.

They are draconian bombers

disguised as looters.

They interrupted the routes to

force them to sign the treaty.

Of course.

It's witty, if it's true.

Three minutes to attack and count.

You have ten seconds to decide

if you believe me or Kane.

- Go alternative.

- And you do you think?

- Can not you see I'm telling the truth?

- Yes.

If you do not want to become spare

parts, follow your instincts.

Well, but only if you help

us reach a communicator...

to be able to warn

the Inner City.

They will have to do it alone.

I have to make sure these

ships do not take off.

Commander Kane. There is an

unconscious guard on platform three.

- Two minutes to attack.

- Time is up, Theo.

- They found the guard I knocked out.

- Very good.

We will do our part.

Good luck, Buck.

Come to the console, Twiki.

Now, take the center panel.

- Ninety seconds to attack.

- Let it go.

Grab the circuits and pull them.

80 seconds to attack and count.

70 seconds to attack and count.

Come to the microphone.

60 seconds to attack and count.

Terrestrial Council, emergency channel.

Answer please.

Colonel Deering online.

I'm Dr. Theopolis.

Yes doctor. Where are you?

Why are you calling here?

I'm aboard the Draconia ship.

I followed Captain Rogers as

I was ordered. Listen out.

The Draconia is not...

I repeat, it is not an unarmed ship.

It's full of bombers

ready to launch...

a large-scale attack

on the Inner City.

Where did they come from?

His platform was empty.

- Send the fighter squadrons now!

- Thank you Doctor. Good luck.

Dr. Huer, permission

to send the fighters.

20 seconds to attack and count.

Battle positions.

Prepare for the launch!

- Ten seconds to attack.

- Prepare to attack.

Eight, seven, six...

five seconds for the launch.

Four three...

two one.

Attack!

What's going on? What happens?

- Our ships simply exploded.

- It is impossible!

Here the Earth Council.

Attack the bombers;

Us, to the main ship.

There are no bombers.

They explode as soon as they come out.

That makes no sense.

Take out our warships!

Prepare to intercept.

Do not use combat computers.

I unplug it.

Ladate to the right!

I shot him!

Two come below.

I'll shoot the one above.

I go after the other.

Take that and that!

Oh, hell.

You will be responsible for the

damage suffered by this platform.

I am very sorry that you have come to this.

In the center and inside!

Preparation for transmission

with King Draco.

In the name of the kingdom,

what is happening?

Are they attacking when my

ships are still hours away?

I only obey orders.

And the orders of whom you obeyed?

Those of your daughter, sir.

Did he order our ships to

disintegrate upon entering combat?

If either of them survives the

greatest disaster in the kingdom...

They will give me accounts!

Stop fighting the fighters, we

will destroy the mothership.

Emergency.!

Emergency.! Emergency!

This was his work, your highness.

I should leave her to

burn with the ship...

But I want her alive so she can

render an account to her father.

I have an emergency

ferry ready to go.

It will bring us close enough

to his father's ships.

Emergency.! Emergency!

Emergency.!

Emergency.! Emergency!

The ship is going to explode.

Remove the ships from the impact area.

Theo, I'm going for you and Twiki.

Forget us. Save Buck - Buck?

Wilma, he destroyed the

entire fighter fleet alone.

- He sent us to warn you.

- See me on the flight deck.

We'll find Buck.

Emergency.! Emergency!

Theo, Twiki, over here!

I'm glad to see you again, Buck.

- This powder magazine is going to explode.

- Help is on the way.

- How do you help?

- Wilma will come to rescue us.

What? You can not land here. He will die.

Emergency.! Emergency!

- Will explode.

- Over here, Buck. Through the smoke.

Cab! Cab!

- Let's move on. The powder magazine is going to explode.

- I have the same opinion. Get up.

Very well done.

Thank you. But we are

not out of danger yet.

We would already be the

rulers of the Earth...

if Buck Rogers had not tackled!

He would not have been necessary

if you were more man.

We owe you more than an

apology, Buck, especially me.

I confess that I thought the

princess had coaxed you.

Well, I'll say that she had the

best pair of... horns in the dance.

Yes, it was an attractive hat.

You will never be as man as Buck Rogers.

We'll see when we see Mr.

Rogers again.

- And we will.

- I hope so.

Buck...

I know I've been distant with you and cold.

I was afraid, afraid to get involved.

Now things will be

different between us.

I'm not just a professional.

I am as woman as the princess.

How good.

And, from now on, I'll show you.

What?

Well, I guess we'll

never see Kane again...

nor the princess.

The eyes in front.

- You will get sick.

- Buck, I like you very much.

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Glen A. Larson

Glen Albert Larson (January 3, 1937 – November 14, 2014) was an American musician, television producer and writer. His best known work in television was as the creator of the television series Alias Smith and Jones, Battlestar Galactica, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, Quincy, M.E., The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, B. J. and the Bear, The Fall Guy, Magnum, P.I. and Knight Rider. In addition to his television work, Larson also was a member of the folk revival/satire group The Four Preps. more…

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