Thunderbirds

Overview

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.

Series details

First air date

1965

Last air date

1966

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

32

Episode runtime

50 min

Genres

Family, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Original language

EN

Origin country

GB

Networks

Associated Television

Created by

Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

Production

AP Films, Century 21 Productions, ITC Entertainment

Cast

David Holliday

Virgil Tracy (voice)

David Graham

Gordon Tracy / Brains (voice) / Parker / Wilbur EDandridge III / Captain Hanson (voice)

Shane Rimmer

Scott Tracy (voice) / Reactor Control Assistant (voice)

Peter Dyneley

Jeff Tracy (voice)

Christine Finn

Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice)