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==Notes==
==Notes==
*Originally aired as a 120-minute episode, but has been formatted as two 60-minute episodes in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one double-length episode should make this the official recognition.
*Originally aired as a 120-minute episode, but has been formatted as two 60-minute episodes in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one double-length episode should make this the official recognition.
* In the scenes where Dr. [[Elias Huer]] and Col. [[Wilma Deering]] visit [[Regis Saroyan]], and later when they make their way to Dr. [[Mallory]]'s lab, Deering is wearing a gold wrist watch on her left wrist, over her uniform's sleeve. This fleeting appearance of the 20th century-looking timepiece is never explained, particularly as it is distinctly out-of-place with her entire uniform. It suggests that this is either a costuming error, or part of a sub-plot that was either reshot or discarded during production.
* [[Ardala's launch]] is re-used as the shuttle heading to [[Kaleel]]'s fortress in the [[Sea of Stone]].
* The [[Galactica shuttle|''Galactica'' shuttle]] makes its first appearance in {{BRTV}}, although it is by accident as it is inferred that this is the craft piloted by Maj. [[Duke Danton]] and Capt. {{buck}} in pursuit of Deering's abductors—although that craft is later revealed to be the two-seater [[Thunderfighter]].
== Analysis ==
* Earth's reliance on outside sources for vital supplies is an Achilles' heel that is continually exploited by enemies.
* The fact that [[Earth]] has little knowledge of slavery (or indentured servitude) is discordant with facts around this episode, particularly when it seems abundant in the galaxy. It is not only exemplified by the subjects of the [[Draconian Empire]], such as [[Ardala]]'s [[handmaiden]]s, but other direct examples of it in various later episodes. For instance:
** The [[Ruathan]] envoy Mr. [[DeBronin]] (an [[ambuquad]]) is conveyed by his human subject in much the same way [[Twiki]] conveys Dr. [[Theopolis]] {{BR25|Planet of the Amazon Women}}.
** The illegal arms dealer [[Roxanne Trent]] uses Terran slave labor in the form of the deaf-mute [[Alicia]], and goes to note that the only reason Alicia is still "employed" by Trent is because the Terran labor market is depressed {{BR25|Return of the Fighting 69th}}.
== Questions ==
* Where did [[Wilma Deering]] get the gold wrist watch she carries, which seems out of place for her uniform?
* How did [[Kaleel]] come by his powers?
* What is [[Galen]]'s story? How long ago did he defect from the [[Earth Defense Directorate]]?
* From what sources did Kaleel acquire his cache of weapons and [[Scorpion fighter]]s?
* How did the [[Food Directorate]] not know of Kaleel and the slave labor, particularly as there have been 3 successive appointments of [[Tabor Saroyan]]?


==Quotes==
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Revision as of 04:13, 25 February 2021

Planet of the Slave Girls
Season 1, Episodes 3 & 4
Air date September 27, 1979
Teleplay by Steve Greenberg
Aubrey Solomon
Anne Collins
Story by Steve Greenberg
Aubrey Solomon
Directed by Michael Caffey
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"Planet of the Slave Girls" is the third and fourth episodes of the 1st season of Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

Plot

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Synopsis

The majority of Earth's fighter squadron becomes incapacitated after using poisoned food discs. Buck, Wilma and Duke Denton fly to the distant planet of the food's origin, Vistula. They seek to track down a slave trader named Kaleel who is collaborating with the planet's governor. While on the planet Vistula, they find that Kaleel has been building a fleet of attack ships in secret, and plans to use them against Earth's weakened defense forces. With Earth's defense force now heavily outnumbered 10-to-1, Buck decides that he must destroy the attack fleet and rescue Wilma, who has become trapped in Kaleel's mountain fortress.

Notes

  • Originally aired as a 120-minute episode, but has been formatted as two 60-minute episodes in most subsequent re-airings for scheduling reasons. While many guides list it as a two-parter, its initial airing and release on DVD as one double-length episode should make this the official recognition.
  • In the scenes where Dr. Elias Huer and Col. Wilma Deering visit Regis Saroyan, and later when they make their way to Dr. Mallory's lab, Deering is wearing a gold wrist watch on her left wrist, over her uniform's sleeve. This fleeting appearance of the 20th century-looking timepiece is never explained, particularly as it is distinctly out-of-place with her entire uniform. It suggests that this is either a costuming error, or part of a sub-plot that was either reshot or discarded during production.
  • Ardala's launch is re-used as the shuttle heading to Kaleel's fortress in the Sea of Stone.
  • The Galactica shuttle makes its first appearance in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, although it is by accident as it is inferred that this is the craft piloted by Maj. Duke Danton and Capt. William "Buck" Rogers in pursuit of Deering's abductors—although that craft is later revealed to be the two-seater Thunderfighter.

Analysis

  • Earth's reliance on outside sources for vital supplies is an Achilles' heel that is continually exploited by enemies.
  • The fact that Earth has little knowledge of slavery (or indentured servitude) is discordant with facts around this episode, particularly when it seems abundant in the galaxy. It is not only exemplified by the subjects of the Draconian Empire, such as Ardala's handmaidens, but other direct examples of it in various later episodes. For instance:

Questions

Quotes

Cast

*Gil Gerard as Capt. William "Buck" Rogers

  • Erin Gray as Col. Wilma Deering
  • Tim O'Connor as Dr. Elias Huer
  • David Groh as Major Duke Danton
  • Roddy McDowall as Governor Saroyan
  • Brianne Leary as Ryma
  • Macdonald Carey as Dr. Mallory
  • Karen Carlson as Stella Warden
  • Michael Mullins as Regis Saroyan
  • Buster Crabbe as Brigadier Gordon
  • Jack Palance as Kaleel
  • Felix Silla as Twiki
  • Mel Blanc as Voice of Twiki
  • Robert Dowdell as Galen
  • Sheila Wills as Major Fields
  • Don Marshall as Julio
  • Diane Markoff as Female Pilot
  • June Whitley Taylor as Woman
  • Borah Silver as Husband
  • Michael Masters as Worker
  • Don Maxwell as Guard
  • Nathaniel Brian Wine as Technician
  • William Conrad as Voice of Narrator (uncredited)
  • Eric Server as Voice of Dr. Theopolis (uncredited)

*Directed by Michael Caffey

  • Teleplay by Steve Greenberg, Aubrey Solomon and Anne Collins
  • Story by Steve Greenberg and Aubrey Solomon
  • Produced by Jock Gaynor, Medora Heilbron, Bruce Lansbury, Glen A. Larson, David J. O'Connell and David G. Phinney
  • Music by Johnny Harris
  • Cinematography by Ben Colman
  • Film Editors - Michael Berman and Leon Ortiz-Gil
  • Casting - Phil Benjamin
  • Art Directors - Fred Luff III and Paul Peters
  • Set Decorators - Victor Hugo and Frank Lombardo
  • Costume Designer - Sal Anthony

  • *Harker Wade - Unit Production Manager

    *Bob Bender - First Assistant Director

  • Gerald T. Olson - Second 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

  • *Bob Bralver - Stunts (uncredited)

    *Gary Armstrong - Assistant Camera

  • Kenneth Hale - First Assistant Camera

  • *Johnny Harris - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)

  • Stu Phillips - Composer: Theme Music (uncredited)

  • *Alan Brennert - Story Editor

  • Anne Collins - Story Consultant
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