Buck Rogers in the 25th Century TV Series 1979–1981 TV-14 Gil Gerard and Erin Gray in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) 20th century astronaut Buck Rogers emerges out of 500 years of suspended animation into the 25th century to become Earth's greatest hero and to explore the unknown reaches of deep space. Creators: Glen A. Larson, Leslie Stevens Stars: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Felix Silla S1.E1 Awakening Episode aired Sep 20, 1979 TV-14 Gil Gerard and Erin Gray in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979) In 1987, a space phenomenon sends NASA astronaut William "Buck" Rogers and his space shuttle off course and freezes his life support systems for 500 years. In 2491, he awakens aboard the flagship Draconia, under the command of Princess Ardala and her henchman Kane, a former nativ... Read all Director: Daniel Haller Writers: Glen A. Larson, Leslie Stevens, Robert C. Dille Stars: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Tim O'Connor