Charlie Pizer

Lieutenant Charlie Pizer is one of main protagonists from Disney's 1979 film The Black Hole. He played as the helmsman aboard the U.S.S. Palomino and was portrayed by actor Joseph Bottoms.

Background
It is possible that Pizer is the youngest member of the Palomino crew because of his feisty ego and wanting to rush into the excitement. He's often left in charge of guarding the ship while the rest of the crew go out investigating

It is shown he has a phobia for black holes, every time he sees one he expects to see a devilish figure hence the belief that beyond the hole is a land of hell.

His relationship with V.I.N.CENT is kind of like having a know it all big brother who bugs him with facts and getting the last word. However like the rest of the crew he too has a soft spot for the little robot, he almost risked his own life to go out and rescue him.

He also appears to be a sharpshooter when he takes the Sentry Robots by surprise.

Quotes
Charlie's moments with V.I.N.CENT
 * Every time I see one of those things I expect to spot some guy dressed in red with horns and a pitchfork.
 * Charles Pizer: V.I.N.CENT, were you programmed to bug me?
 * V.I.N.CENT: No, sir, to educate you.
 * Charles Pizer: When I volunteered for this mission, I never thought I'd end up playing straight man to a tin can.