Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

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(4.3 stars; 23 reviews)

Run: November 7, 1932 to March 28, 1947 Network: - CBS Radio Network (1932-1936) - Mutual Broadcasting Network (1939-1940 and 1946-1947) Cast Members: - Curtis Arnall as 1st Buck Rogers - Matt Crowley as 2nd Buck Rogers - Carl Frank as 3rd Buck Rogers - John Larkin as 4th Buck Rogers - Adele Ronson as 1st Wilma Deering - Virginia Vass as 2nd Wilma Deering - Edgar Stehli as Dr. Huer - Elaine Melchior as Ardala - Bill Shelley as 1st Killer Kane - Dan Ocko as 2nd Killer Kane - Jack Roseleigh as 1st Black Barney - Joe Granby as 2nd Black Barney Producer/Director: Jack Johnstone Announcers: Paul Douglas and Fred Uttal Writers: Dick Calkins, Joe Cross, Jack Johnstone, Albert Miller Sponsors: Cocomalt, Cream of Wheat, Kellogg's, and Popsicles Typical Episode Length: - 15 Minutes (1932-1939) - 30 Minutes (May-July 1940) - 15 Minutes (1946-1947) Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was far ahead of its time in the 1930s with death ray guns, gamma ray bombs, a mechanical mole, and missiles! Another futuristic idea was that Buck Roger's sidekick could be an accomplished pilot and warrior who also happened to be a female!

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.