This week Fusion Patrol looks at Buck Rogers in the 25th Century – Season 1, Episode 11, Cosmic Whiz Kid as John and Eugene discuss—
- Buck sidelined while Wilma saves the day
- Cross-promotion stunt casting with Gary Coleman
- Ray Walston as an unconvincing villain
- The timeline and age math that do not work
- Aldebaran 2 as a lawless world with municipal androids and no police
Cosmic Whiz Kid
Airdate: November 15, 1979
Runtime: 60 minutes
Starring: Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, Tim O’Connor
Guest Stars: Gary Coleman, Ray Walston
Director: Leslie H. Martinson
Writer: Alan Brennert (teleplay), Anne Collins (story)
Synopsis:
When child genius and President of the planet Genesia Hieronymous Fox is kidnapped by criminal Roderick Zale, his bodyguard seeks help from Earth’s Defense Directorate. Buck Rogers is pulled from a planned vacation and teams up with Lieutenant Dia Cyrton to rescue Fox from Aldebaran II before Zale can use him as leverage for political gain.