002 Space Hair & Robot Vacuums: Buck Rogers in the 25th Century

Episode #: 002
Release Date: June 26, 2025

📝 Episode Summary:

In this episode, Michelle and Cherie blast off into a galaxy of questionable fashion, recycled space footage, and robot sidekicks as they revisit the late-'70s sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Cherie made Michelle watch it as a kid, and now they’re both wondering why.

Was Buck a space hero or just a disco-era James Bond? Could anyone take a robot named “Tweaky” seriously? And why was Mel Blanc—yes, Bugs Bunny himself—voicing a vacuum cleaner in a tin can?

Join us as we unpack Buck's journey through time, the legacy of a pre-streaming era of sci-fi TV, and whether anyone in the 25th century would really be named Wilma.

📌 Topics Covered:

• Buck Rogers: The 1979 reboot before reboots were a thing
• Mel Blanc voicing TWIKI the robot (yes, really)
• Cherie's nostalgic defense vs. Michelle’s modern skepticism
• Recycled Battlestar Galactica footage
• Jamie Lee Curtis and other guest stars
• Gil Gerard, Erin Gray, and questionable 25th-century names
• Did this show actually hold up? (Spoiler: Not really)
• Michelle’s robot vacuum now has a name…

🎧 Where to Listen:

Listen on your favorite podcast platform:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts
• Stitcher
• or wherever you get your space-themed TV trauma

📺 Watch the Show (If You Dare):

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century is available to stream on:

• NBC.com
• Tubi TV
• YouTube

👯‍♀️ Connect With Us:

We love hearing from fellow survivors of vintage TV trauma!
 📩 Email us at: mysistermademewatchthispodcast@gmail.com
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💬 Listener Challenge:

What show were you forced to watch by an older sibling (or clueless babysitter)?
Let us know—we might just cover it in a future episode!

📢 Next Week Teaser:

Buckle up and cue the theme song: we're switching gears and talking The A-Team! (Yes, Michelle actually knows the tune.)