Thunderbirds
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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.
Thunderbirds is a classic 1960s British sci-fi series that pioneered Supermarionation, a blend of marionette puppetry and scale-model effects. Follow International Rescue, a secret organization using advanced vehicles and technology to save lives from their hidden Tracy Island base. The original series ran for two seasons starting in 1965 and remains a landmark in television innovation.
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David HollidayVirgil Tracy (voice)
Alexander DavionSpace Captain Greg Martin
David GrahamGordon Tracy / Brains (voice), Parker / Wilbur EDandridge III / Captain Hanson (voice)
Christine FinnTin-Tin Kyrano (voice), Tin-Tin Kyrano
Peter DyneleyJeff Tracy
Shane RimmerScott Tracy, Reactor Control Assistant (voice)
Paul MaxwellCaptain Paul Travers
Ray BarrettJohn Tracy, Deborah, Duchess of Royston / Brophy / Fireflash Co-Pilot / Percy's Friend (voice), Dr. Orchard (voice), Jansen (voice), Colonel Harris / Colonel Benson (voice), Atom Sub Reefer Captain / TV Reporter (voice)
Matt ZimmermanAlan Tracy (voice), Hector McGill (voice), 2nd Croupier / Hendricks (voice), TV Reporter (voice), Banino / Macklin / Foreign Lieutenant (voice), Lieutenant Jensen (voice), Franklin / Gutierrez (voice), Press Officer / 2nd Reporter (voice), Atom Sub Reefer Lieutenant (voice)
Charles Tingwell
Jeremy Wilkin- John TateSolarnaut Camp (voice) (uncredited), Blackmer (voice) (uncredited), Frank Hooper / Sir Harry (voice) (uncredited), Maxie / Scheiler / Foreign Colonel (voice) (uncredited), Various Characters (voice) (uncredited), McColl / Security Guard (voice) (uncredited)
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Gerry Anderson Primer: Thunderbirds
Seasons
2 seasons
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Is Thunderbirds renewed or cancelled?
Thunderbirds has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Thunderbirds — frequently asked
When did Thunderbirds originally air?
The series premiered on September 30, 1965. It ran for two seasons before ending.
What is Supermarionation?
Supermarionation is the distinctive production technique used in Thunderbirds, combining detailed marionette puppetry with scale-model special effects to create the show's unique visual style.
What is the show about?
Thunderbirds follows International Rescue, a secret organization that uses technologically advanced vehicles and equipment to rescue people in danger around the globe from their base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific.
How many seasons does Thunderbirds have?
The original series consists of two seasons.
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