In 1933, Nowlan and Calkins co-wrote Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, a novella which retold the origin of Buck Rogers and also summarized some of his adventures.

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard played Buck Rogers in both the 1979 movie and the spin-off TV series.

Dec 17, 2025 · Buck Rogers, spaceman protagonist of the first American newspaper comic strip based on serious science fiction. The strip, which first appeared in 1929, was created by writer …

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, known for his role as Buck Rogers, has died at 82. His manager, Tina Presley Borek, said he died Tuesday in hospice care as a result of a rare cancer.

William Anthony 'Buck' Rogers is the hero of numerous stories in various media. He first appeared in Philip Francis Nowlan's novella Armageddon 2419 A.D. In each incarnation, he is a man …

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, known for his role as Buck Rogers, has died at 82 Gil Gerard, who played television's hunky sci-fi hero William “Buck” Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise …

Gil Gerard, best known to a generation of television viewers as the star of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, died on December 16, 2025, at the age 82. While his career extended well beyond …

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, the star of 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' who battled cancer, died December 16, 2025 at age 82.

Jul 28, 2025 · Buck Rogers, originally named Anthony Rogers, was a World War I veteran who found himself in a future Earth after being exposed to a mysterious gas that put him into a …

Jun 9, 2025 · Buck Rogers is a giant in science fiction history. We're here to uncover the truth about the space-age hero, from his must-have toys to his classic radio show.