Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (radio series)

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
GenreScience fiction radio serial, Aviation radio series.
Running time15 minutes
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
Home stationMutual Broadcasting System
SyndicatesCBS
StarringMatt Crowley
Curtis Arnall
Carl Frank
John Larkin
Adele Ronson
Edgar Stehli
AnnouncerPaul Douglas, Fred Uttal,[1] Kenny Williams
Written byDick Calkins, Joe Cross, Jack Johnstone, Albert Miller, Dee Falkinburg [1]
Directed byCarlo De Angelo, Jack Johnstone
Original releaseNovember 7, 1932 (1932-11-07)[2] –
March 28, 1947 (1947-03-28)[2]
No. of episodes860 (estimated)[1]
Sponsored byKellogg's, Cocomalt, Cream of Wheat, Popsicles, Fudgsicles, Creamsicles[2]

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was a radio drama series based on the popular novel and comics series Buck Rogers. It aired from 1932-1936, 1939, 1940 and 1946-1947, and it was notable for being the first science fiction radio show.[3]

  1. ^ a b c Kenney, Patrick (April 4, 2014). "Buck Rogers Radio Program, 1932–1947". Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Guide. Retrieved October 27, 2015.[self-published source]
  2. ^ a b c Alfred, Randy (November 7, 2008). "Nov. 7, 1932: Radio Enters the 25th Century". Wired. Retrieved October 27, 2015.
  3. ^ Alvarez, Justin (November 7, 2013). "Hear Vintage Episodes of Buck Rogers, the Sci-Fi Radio Show That First Aired on This Day in 1932". Open Culture. Retrieved October 27, 2015.