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.

Details

Status

Ended

First aired

September 30, 1965

Last aired

December 25, 1966

Episodes

32

Network

Associated Television

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Production

ITV

Creators

Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

IMDb

tt0057790