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==Plot==
==Plot==
[[Buck Rogers|Buck]] is sent on what may be a one-way mission: he must overthrow the warlord ruler of a peaceful planet, not knowing that the Traybor possesses special powers that may bring his career to an abrupt end. Buck learns of the Traybor's abilities the hard way after leading a [[Earth Defense Directorate]] attack force into Traybor's fortress in an attempt to free a prisoner.
{{buck}} is sent on what may be a one-way mission: he must overthrow the warlord ruler of a peaceful planet, not knowing that the Traybor possesses special powers that may bring his career to an abrupt end. Buck learns of the Traybor's abilities the hard way after leading a [[Earth Defense Directorate]] attack force into Traybor's fortress in an attempt to free a prisoner.


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
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:'''Dr. Huer:''' Electricity? That hasn't been used in over 400 years, Buck.
:'''Dr. Huer:''' Electricity? That hasn't been used in over 400 years, Buck.


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==Cast==
==Cast==


===<u>Episode Cast</u>===
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*Gil Gerard as Capt. William "Buck" Rogers
Episode Cast=
*Erin Gray as Col. Wilma Deering
 
*Tim O'Connor as Dr. Elias Huer
*[[Gil Gerard]] as Capt. [[William Rogers|William "Buck" Rogers]]
*[[Erin Gray]] as Col. [[Wilma Deering]]
*[[Tim O'Connor]] as Dr. [[Elias Huer]]
*William Smith as The Trebor
*William Smith as The Trebor
*Keith Andes as Darius
*Keith Andes as Darius
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*Edward Power as Neil
*Edward Power as Neil
*Fred Sadoff as Kelan
*Fred Sadoff as Kelan
*Felix Silla as Twiki
*[[Felix Silla]] as [[Twiki]]
*Mel Blanc as Voice of Twiki
*[[Mel Blanc]] as Voice of [[Twiki]]
*Robert Lussier as Dr. Albert
*Robert Lussier as Dr. Albert
*Stephanie Blackmore as Greta
*Stephanie Blackmore as Greta
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*Francisco Lagueruela as Karem
*Francisco Lagueruela as Karem
*Douglas R. Bruce as Young Officer
*Douglas R. Bruce as Young Officer
*William Conrad as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
*[[William Conrad]] as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
 
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Episode Crew=


===<u>Episode Crew</u>===
*Directed by Bob Bender
*Directed by Bob Bender
*Written by Rob Gilmer
*Written by Rob Gilmer
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*Costume Designer - Al Lehman
*Costume Designer - Al Lehman


====Production Management====
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Production Management=
 
*Harker Wade - Unit Production Manager
*Harker Wade - Unit Production Manager
*Charles E. Walker - Unit Production Manager
*Charles E. Walker - Unit Production Manager


====Second Unit Director or Assistant Director====
|-|
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director=
 
*David Kahler - Second Assistant Director
*David Kahler - Second Assistant Director
*Gerald T. Olson - First Assistant Director
*Gerald T. Olson - First Assistant Director


====Art Department====
|-|
Art Department=
 
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Jerry Allen - Model Builder
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)
*Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)


====Sound Department====
|-|
Sound Department=
 
*Earl Crain Jr. - Sound
*Earl Crain Jr. - Sound
*Dick Wahrman - Sound Effects Editor
*Dick Wahrman - Sound Effects Editor


====Special Effects====
|-|
Special Effects=
 
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)
*Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)


====Visual Effects====
|-|
Visual Effects=
 
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland
*David M. Garber - Miniature Effects
*David M. Garber - Miniature Effects
*Wayne Smith - Miniature Effects
*Wayne Smith - Miniature Effects


====Camera and Electrical Department====
|-|
Camera and Electrical Department=
 
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera
*Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera


====Costume and Wardrobe Department====
|-|
Costume and Wardrobe Department=
 
*Barry Downing - Costume Supervisor: Gil Gerard
*Barry Downing - Costume Supervisor: Gil Gerard


====Music Department====
|-|
Music Department=
 
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music
*Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music
*Herbert D. Woods - Music Editor
*Herbert D. Woods - Music Editor
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*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
*Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)


====Additional Crew====
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Additional Crew=
 
*Rob Gilmer - Story Editor
*Rob Gilmer - Story Editor
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==Related Subjects==
{{Episode Subjects|{{PAGENAME}}}}


==References==
==References==


==External links==
==External links==
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533096/ ''Buck's Duel to the Death''] at IMDb
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0533096/ ''Buck's Duel to the Death''] at IMDb
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/bucks-duel-to-the-death/3979553 ''Buck's Duel to the Death''] at NBC.com
*[https://www.nbc.com/buck-rogers-in-the-25th-century/video/bucks-duel-to-the-death/3979553 ''Buck's Duel to the Death''] at NBC.com


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Latest revision as of 22:11, 26 November 2023

Buck's Duel to the Death
Season 1, Episode 22
Air date March 20, 1980
Written by Robert W. Gilmer
Directed by Bob Bender
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"Buck's Duel to the Death" is the twenty-second episode of the 1st season of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Plot

William "Buck" Rogers is sent on what may be a one-way mission: he must overthrow the warlord ruler of a peaceful planet, not knowing that the Traybor possesses special powers that may bring his career to an abrupt end. Buck learns of the Traybor's abilities the hard way after leading a Earth Defense Directorate attack force into Traybor's fortress in an attempt to free a prisoner.

Synopsis

Buck attempts to free a peaceful planet from the powerful grip of an evil warlord known as the Traybor (Smith). The terran leads a band of men into Traybor's fortress in hopes of freeing the women the alien has kidnapped, but the Traybor has a few special powers which may end Buck's career at any moment.

Notes

Quotes

Dr. Huer: Electricity? That hasn't been used in over 400 years, Buck.

Cast

*Directed by Bob Bender

  • Written by Rob Gilmer
  • Produced by Jock Gaynor, Medora Heilbron, Bruce Lansbury, Glen A. Larson and David J. O'Connell
  • Music by J.J. Johnson
  • Cinematography by Ben Colman
  • Film Editors - George Potter and Rod Stephens
  • Casting - Simon Ayer
  • Art Directors - Bill Camden and Fred Luff III
  • Set Decorator - Joanne MacDougall
  • Costume Designer - Al Lehman

  • *Harker Wade - Unit Production Manager

  • Charles E. Walker - Unit Production Manager

  • *David Kahler - Second Assistant Director

  • Gerald T. Olson - First Assistant Director

  • *Jerry Allen - Model Builder

  • Ted Wilson - Carpenter (uncredited)

  • *Earl Crain Jr. - Sound

  • Dick Wahrman - Sound Effects Editor

  • *Chuck Arrigo - Special Effects Coordinator (uncredited)

    *Peter Anderson - Visual Effects Supervisor: Universal Hartland

  • David M. Garber - Miniature Effects
  • Wayne Smith - Miniature Effects

  • *Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera

  • Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera

  • *Barry Downing - Costume Supervisor: Gil Gerard

    *Glen A. Larson - Composer: Theme Music

  • Herbert D. Woods - Music Editor
  • Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)
  • Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)

  • *Rob Gilmer - Story Editor

    Related Subjects


    References

    External links