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After 500 years, he awakens to save America from "Mongol" invaders and other enemies.
book. The original was printed in 1933 and distributed as a breakfast-cereal premium.
Voice actors Matt Crowley, Curtis Arnall, Carl Frank and John Larkin brought Buck to life during the show's 15-year run. Adele Ronson played Buck's co-pilot, Wilma Dearing, and Edgar Stehli portrayed scientist-inventor Dr. Huer.
In the movie version, Buck and George "Buddy" Wade crash a dirigible over the North Pole, but survive thanks to experimental "Nirvano Gas," which keeps them alive for 500 years after an avalanche.
in seemingly endless variety.
played the title role.
. The show ran from 1979 to 1981 on NBC.
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A radio-controlled Twiki toy surely frightened a child or two in the early '80s.
TV series spawned action figures.
