Discuss Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
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Ardala Returns
posted by lima-2STAFFMOD on May 31, 2020 at 11:03 AM
When I watched this series back in the 70s/80s, I remember Ardala being in more episodes. Wishful-thinking-memories. But according to IMDB, Pamela Hensley only appeared in four episodes, and two of them were two-parters. So in reality, maybe 6?
Reply by wonder2wonder
on June 1, 2020 at 12:58 AM
Appearances of Princess Ardala (Pamela Hensley)
• Movie:
. "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979)"
• TV show: Season 1 (1979-1980)
. S1E01 "Awakening, Part 1"
. S1E02 "Awakening, Part 2"
. S1E12 "Escape from Wedded Bliss"
. S1E17 "Ardala Returns"
. S1E23 "Flight of the War Witch, Part 1"
. S1E24 "Flight of the War Witch, Part 2"
Reply by rooprect
on March 16, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I also remember her as a main character in the series, so it's crazy to realize she was only in 4 storylines!
I wonder if there's a reason for that. Surely audiences loved her, and the rivalry between Ardala & Wilma was delicious because the 2 were such opposites. Truly a historic Ginger-or-Maryann situation that had adolescent boys arguing to no end.
My only guess is maybe the creators of Buck Rogers wanted to imitate the revolving door strategy of Fantasy Island and Love Boat, each week surprising the audience with new faces rather than digging deep into any established character drama. Who knows.