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
“Thunderbirds are Go!”
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.
Seasons
2
Episodes
32
Status
Ended
Production
AP Films, Century 21 Television, ITC Entertainment
Cast
Peter Dyneley
Jeff Tracy
Matt Zimmerman
Alan Tracy (voice)
Shane Rimmer
Scott Tracy
Ray Barrett
John Tracy
Sylvia Anderson
Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward
David Holliday
Virgil Tracy (voice)
David Graham
Gordon Tracy / Brains (voice)
Christine Finn
Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice)
Video Gallery
Classic Thunderbirds Opening Credits - Thunderbirds
