The series is based on characters created in 1928 by science fiction writer Philip Francis Nowlan, whose novella Armageddon 2419 A.D. later spawned comic strips, a serial film, and early radio and TV shows.

Glen A. Larson and Leslie Stevens eventually adapted Buck Rogers in the 25th Century for network television in the late 1970s as it vied for a share of the ever-growing market of young sci-fi fans.

Buck Rogers in the 25th Century follows its title character half a millennium after he is accidentally frozen. Revived 504 years later, Buck Rogers tries comically to adjust to the social changes of the future, all while helping the Earth Defense Directorate fend off warring factions from the planet Draconian.

Throughout its two-season run, the show featured prominent guest stars and up-and-coming performers, including Markie Post, Richard Moll, Vera Miles, Buster Crabbe, Jerry Orbach, and Sid Haig.

As great as the setting is, characters are always the most important part of a sitcom, and Derry Girls is no exception.

The core friend group consists of pseudo-intellectual Erin, eccentric Orla, high-strung Clare, party girl Michelle, and group punching bag James are consistently funny characters.  It’s also full of character-driven gags, such as James being the only boy at their school, and Orla constantly reading Erin’s diary out loud for her personal enjoyment.