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Gil Gerard discussed 'Buck Rogers' revamp in 1981 interview

In a revisited 1981 KCRA interview, Gil Gerard, actor best known for starring as Buck Rogers, discussed changes to Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, including new characters and romantic interests.
Writers moved the series toward more character-driven stories and aimed to introduce romantic interests between Buck and Wilma.
Gerard described specific cast changes including an arrogant robot named Crichton, Tweaky's return and Dr. Goodfellow played by Wilford Hyde White.
The revamp signaled a tonal and storytelling shift for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century that could reshape fan expectations about plot focus and relationship portrayals between main characters.
On handling Buck and Wilma's relationship, Gerard observed that writers' caution meant, `If you show any kind of real love interest between the two of them, then you either have to marry them or kill them.

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