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Thunderbirds

Created by Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

1965–1966

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.

First aired
30 Sep 1965
Episode length
50 min
Also known as
Invencíveis Royal, Les Sentinelles de l'air, Κεραυνοί του Διαστήματος
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Writers
Alan Fennell, Alan Pattillo, Dennis Spooner and 5 others
Cinematography
John Read
Editor
David Lane
Executive producer
Gerry Anderson
Producer
Reg Hill
Elsewhere
TMDB

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Seasons · 32 episodes

  • 1965

    As another peril threatens the world, the team leap into action. Thunderbirds are GO!

  • 1966

    As another peril threatens the world, the team leap into action. Thunderbirds are GO!

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