Review of Olympiad

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century: Olympiad (1980)
Season 1, Episode 17
4/10
Trust them to make the "Olympics" look boring
13 January 2019
While one might expect there to be some changes in the Olympics, or any sports, in 500 years, this "Olympics" seems so limited.

While this is likely due to the budget, for once I missed the use of stock footage.

The plot also left some to be desired. Why return the detonator at all? Or, why not just knock the guy out while Jorex escapes?

What were they thinking, having the "boxers" attack Buck in plain view of everyone else? That made no sense.

The saving grace ass indeed Erin Gray in a blonde wig. She almost seemed like a different person.

Plus Judith Chapman, who guest starred in may TV shows, and who later had a major role on General Hospital, among other soap operas.

Even Paul Mantee, whom I first saw in "Robinson Crusoe on Mars", did an excellent job as the henchman.

If you looked closely, one of the judo athletes was Gene LeBell, and I think the female weightlifter was Faith Minton.
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