Does any remember Buck Rodgers with Gil Gerard?

[NextGen123]

I remember this show from 1978 or 79. Where is Gil today? I read in Starlog that the show came to an end before it's time because of it's star. Can any sci fi TV fans out there tell me if this acutally is true? I remember reading (in Starlog) that the actress that co-starred with Gil, Erin Grey, was not to happy with his behavoir on the set.

It was show that didn't take itself seriously, but was still entertaining. It was produced by Battlestar Galactica's Glen Larsen and had quite a few guest stars that kept me watching. Where else could you see Frank Gorshin, Jack Palance, Peter Graves and many more on a sci fi TV show?

 

[Ninjacore]

I love Buck Rogers, even the dick shaped robot grows on you after awhile.

 

[Jetfire]

NextGen123

We have a science fiction and fantasy forum, Here; http://www.trekbbs.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

This thread, your Batman thread and SyFy thread...etc...would be better suited there.

I had Buck Rogers on DVD...I still might if I can find it.

 

[doubleohfive]

Gil (and Erin Gray) have filmed and will make cameo appearances in James Cawley's upcoming "Buck Rogers Begins" film. There's more info about it in the Fan Films forum.

 

[captcalhoun]

Erin Grey = early childhood crush of mine.

and proof catsuits are sexy.

 

[The Boy Who Cried Worf]

Actually there is one thing about that show I'll never forget. Anybody remember the scene where Buck is dancing with the sexy alien princess? There doing this weird gyrating type move and the princess makes a comment about if they touch does that mean they have mated. I was only about 9 when I saw that scene, but I credit it with jump staring my way into puberty.

 

[NextGen123]

NextGen123

We have a science fiction and fantasy forum, Here; http://www.trekbbs.com/forumdisplay.php?f=15

This thread, your Batman thread and SyFy thread...etc...would be better suited there.

I had Buck Rogers on DVD...I still might if I can find it.

I thought this was the tv and media spot? --NextGen123

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Yeah...fuck Gil Gerard.

 

[RandyS]

No.....but I remember Buck Rogers with Gil Gerard.

And I enjoyed it.

 

[23skidoo]

I loved the show, and when it came out on DVD I found it was a lot better in some parts than I remembered it. (I'm one of 26 or so people who actually really likes the second season.) Erin Gray was also a childhood crush of mine and I've had the opportunity to meet her on several occasions. (Word to the wise: one of the sidelines these days is she acts as an agent for a number of actors, arranging their appearances at comic conventions. Once in awhile she'll throw her hat into the ring as a bonus at the last minute, like she did at the Calgary Entertainment Expo last month.)

Incidentally, Gil and Erin made their peace years ago, and recently co-starred in a made-for-Internet Buck Rogers fan film reimagining (done, IIRC by the same people who did Star Trek Phase 2). It was on YouTube last I looked.

Alex

 

[sojourner]

23skidoo, Re: your signature. Where does that leave the printing press, paper, and ink?

 

[HaplessCrewman]

23skidoo, Re: your signature. Where does that leave the printing press, paper, and ink?

This.

Ha ha!

 

[Ensign_Redshirt]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCsUe_z1-H4

 

[the G-man]

Erin Grey = ...proof catsuits are sexy.

My friend, Julie Newmar established that ten years earlier.

 

[Yminale]

You know it's really interesting about Buck Rogers. With all the interest in franchise ready movie ideas, no one seems interested in doing Buck Rogers in any shape or form. I wonder why?

 

[Professor Zoom]

You know it's really interesting about Buck Rogers. With all the interest in franchise ready movie ideas, no one seems interested in doing Buck Rogers in any shape or form. I wonder why?

Wasn't Frank Miller supposed to direct one...? of course, then came along his Spirit movie...

 

[Admiral_Young]

There was an announcement that a "Buck Rogers" remake in 3D was coming under the direction of Paul W.S. Anderson. Haven't read an update on the project since.

http://blog.moviefone.com/2010/03/24/buck-rogers-relaunches-in-3d-with-paul-w-s-anderson/

Scott Beatty did a really cool "Buck Rogers" update for Dynamite Comics that I absolutely loved and was gutted that they cancelled it. It ended on a cliffhanger and lasted ten issues with one annual.

 

[Ninjacore]

You know it's really interesting about Buck Rogers. With all the interest in franchise ready movie ideas, no one seems interested in doing Buck Rogers in any shape or form. I wonder why?

No clue, they had really cool starships to.

 

[Admiral Buzzkill]

Because unfortunately the very name "Buck Rogers" is almost synonymous for most people with "cornball fantasy" - ie "rayguns and all that Buck Rogers stuff." It's a marketing challenge.

 

[NextGen123]

I loved the show, and when it came out on DVD I found it was a lot better in some parts than I remembered it. (I'm one of 26 or so people who actually really likes the second season.) Erin Gray was also a childhood crush of mine and I've had the opportunity to meet her on several occasions. (Word to the wise: one of the sidelines these days is she acts as an agent for a number of actors, arranging their appearances at comic conventions. Once in awhile she'll throw her hat into the ring as a bonus at the last minute, like she did at the Calgary Entertainment Expo last month.)

Incidentally, Gil and Erin made their peace years ago, and recently co-starred in a made-for-Internet Buck Rogers fan film reimagining (done, IIRC by the same people who did Star Trek Phase 2). It was on YouTube last I looked.

Alex

Is Gil and or Erin currently in any actual TV shows or movies? I heard about the internet project and freqent the Phase II site. However when I click to the Buck Rodgers link it says "Coming Soon". If they did finish the movie for the internet production is there a link to it?