Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: The Complete Series [DVD] [Standard]

Released theatrically ahead of it's (slightly altered) TV premiere, the feature-length pilot for the 1979-81 science-fiction series finds 20th-century astronaut Capt. William "Buck" Rogers (Gil Gerard) thawed out after spending over 500 years frozen in space. Before he knows it, Buck is caught up in the conflict between Earth and the ruthless Draconians. Erin Gray, Pamela Hensley, Tim O'Connor, Henry Silva, and Mel Blanc, as the voice of the robotic Twiki, also star. 89 min. Standard; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English; audio commentary; theatrical trailer; radio spots; more.

Gil Gerard starred as the original space hero of comics and movie serial fame in this campy, action-packed sci-fi series seen on NBC from 1979 to 1981. Trapped in suspended animation during a deep space mission in 1987, intrepid astronaut Capt. William "Buck" Rogers awakens 500 years later and returns to Earth, ready to do battle with all manner of interstellar villains and alien menaces. With Erin Gray, Tim O'Connor, Thom Christopher, Wilfrid Hyde-White, and Mel Blanc as the voice of Twiki.32 episodes and the theatrical version of the pilot on 9 discs. 32 1/2 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English.

Darren McGavin reprised his role as grizzled journalist Carl Kolchak, whose beat for a Chicago-based news service brought him into contact with werewolves, zombies, headless motorcyclists, and other creatures of the night, in this influential 1974-75 ABC cult favorite. Based on Jeff Rice's at-the-time unpublished novel "The Kolchak Papers," the series also starred Simon Oakland, Jack Grinnage, and Ruth McDevitt.20 episodes on 4 discs. 17 hrs. Standard; Soundtrack English; Subtitles English; audio commentary; interviews; TV spots; more.