Thunderbirds (1965)

About This Series

Thunderbirds is an action and adventure series created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson. Its leading cast includes David Graham, Shane Rimmer and Peter Dyneley. It premiered on September 30, 1965 on Associated Television. TMDB lists 2 seasons and 32 episodes so far and has ended.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Teaser

Gerry Anderson Primer: Thunderbirds · plays from YouTube

Cast

• David Graham Parker / Wilbur EDandridge III / Captain Hanson (voice) 32 episodes
• Shane Rimmer 32 episodes
• Peter Dyneley 32 episodes
• Christine Finn 32 episodes
• Sylvia Anderson Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward (voice) 32 episodes
• Ray Barrett Dr. Orchard (voice) 32 episodes
• Matt Zimmerman Press Officer / 2nd Reporter (voice) 32 episodes
• David Holliday Virgil Tracy (voice) 26 episodes
• Jeremy Wilkin 6 episodes
• J John Tate Solarnaut Camp (voice) (uncredited) 6 episodes
• Charles Tingwell 3 episodes
• Paul Maxwell 1 episode

Seasons

• Season 11965 · 26 episodes
• Season 21966 · 6 episodes
• Specials41 episodes