Gil Gerard, Star of TV Series ‘Buck Rogers,’ Dies at 82 By Marketers TalksDecember 18, 2025Art He was best known for playing the title character in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” which ran on NBC from 1979 to 1981. He was best known for playing the title character in “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” which ran on NBC from 1979 to 1981.