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Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds

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Thunderbirds

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Thunderbirds

TV-G·1965·32 episodes

Summary

Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

Crew

Creator

Sylvia Anderson

Creator

Gerry Anderson

Status:

Ended

Original Language:

English

Type:

Scripted

Networks:

Associated Television

Keywords

secret organization
puppet
puppet show
young heroes
space adventure
science and technology