Buck Rogers: Space Rockers

"Space Rockers" is the nineteenth episode of season one of the American science fiction television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. The series is based on the original Buck Rogers comic strip created by Philip Francis Nolan. The episode was directed by Guy Magar with a script written by Chris Bunch and Allan Cole. It first aired on ABC on Thursday, February 21st, 1980.

Notes & Trivia

 * Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was created by Glen A. Larson, based on characters created by Philip Francis Nolan.


 * This episode is production code number 53424.


 * The name of the rock band that performs in this episode is called Andromeda.


 * Actor Jesse D. Goins is credited as Jesse Goins in this episode.


 * Actor Joe Taggart is credited as Joseph Taggart in this episode.


 * This episode marks the directorial debut of Guy Magar. It is his only work on the series. He will go on to direct three episodes of The Powers of Matthew Star, as well as two episodse of Sliders.


 * This is the second and final episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century written or co-written by Chris Bunch. He previously worked on the episode "Ardala Returns". He will go on to work on four episodes of The Incredible Hulk.


 * This is the second and final episode of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century written or co-written by Allan Cole. He previously worked on the episode "Ardala Returns". He will go on to work on four episodes of The Incredible Hulk.

Quotes

 * William "Buck" Rogers: It's a natural... a man from the 20th century, the time when rock-and-roll music was born, goes to Music World and introduces Andromeda to the galaxy.

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 * William "Buck" Rogers: Think I zigged when I should've zagged.

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 * Twiki: (Kicks a bad guy in the shin) Take that bozo!

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 * Twiki: Bidi-bidi-bidi... long live rock-and-roll, Buck!