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Gen. 'Buck' Turgidson (Character)
from Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)

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Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb -- An insane general starts a process to nuclear holocaust that a war room of politicians and generals frantically try to stop.

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Biography:
General Buck Turgidson is a rabid anti-communist American... See more »
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General 'Buck' Turgidson

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  1. "Screen Wars"
        - Dr. Strangefilm (2007) TV episode, Played by Laura Durant (as General 'Buck' Turgidson)

  2. Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) Played by George C. Scott
    ... aka "Dr. Strangelove" - Australia (short title), UK (short title), USA (short title)

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Comedy / War
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From Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)
General "Buck" Turgidson: General Ripper called Strategic Air Command headquarters shortly after he issued the go code. I have a portion of the transcript of that conversation if you'd like me to to read it.
President Merkin Muffley: Read it!
General "Buck" Turgidson: Ahem... The Duty Officer asked General Ripper to confirm the fact that he *had* issued the go code, and he said, uh, "Yes gentlemen, they are on their way in, and no one can bring them back. For the sake of our country, and our way of life, I suggest you get the rest of SAC in after them...
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