Buck Rogers in the 25th Century - September 20, 1979

The original space hero came to NBC on September 20, 1979 when "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century" premiered. It was sci-fi heroics for the disco age with an appealing cast and plenty of hardware. So why didn't Buck last into the next century and beyond? Follow Sci-Fi 5 for your daily dose of science-fiction history. Written by John Champion Hosted by Jessica Lynn Verdi Music by Devin Curry