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    The SUPERMARIONATION cult television classic leaps into the stratosphere of fun and excitement with Thunderbirds: The Complete Series! Operating from a top-secret island base in the year 2065, the team at International Rescue- intrepid Jeff Tracy and his valiant sons Scott, John, Virgil, Gordon, and Alan- engage in a never-ending humanitarian crusade to protect the innocent. Traveling via land, sea, air, and space in their fantastically advanced vehicles, the Tracys take on the most impossible of missions with courage, honor… and their greatest strength of all: the power of family.
    The crown jewel of Gerry Anderson's visionary creative oeuvre, Thunderbirds promises audiences both young and young-at-heart an outstanding showcase of thrills, action, and adventure-with no strings attached (okay, maybe some strings.)
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  • @BolanKeith
    @BolanKeith 6 років тому +1127

    No CGI, no green screen. Everything you see on the screen had to be made in miniature. Every single prop. and yet the attention to detail was stunning. Beautiful designs. What an achievement. Many of the vehicles were actually made out of wood. A modellers dream

    • @MoultrieGeek
      @MoultrieGeek 4 роки тому +25

      ​@@tictac3207 Spot on. Far too many modern filmmakers have an over reliance on CGI to the detriment of believably. I understand why they use it (cheaper, faster) but even the best effects still look like big budget video games.

    • @ernie0707
      @ernie0707 4 роки тому +13

      Bolan K
      The same beautiful miniature sets of Thunderbirds, UFO tv series and Space 1999 and Stingray and many others were all from the creative genius of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and their talented crew of studio personnel. UFO was always my personal favorite. Comprised of only 26 episodes in only one season, it made a lasting impression on me all these years. They used brilliant color film and realistic miniature sets that were much admired by the makers of Japanese films. Had the acting not been termed “wooden” by the critics it probably would have went on several more years. It was the same problem that plagued the first year of Anderson’s next series, Space 1999. Barbara Bain was much better in Mission Impossible than Space:1999 and so was Martin Landau. Barbara was still lovely but her hair style in Space1999 was not flattering to her at all in my opinion. Landau was also not believable as a Space Commander, not little Ed Bishop as Commander Straker on UFO, but was an awesome actor and very talented. Anyway, Awesome Producers of some of the best sci-fi on tv ever.

    • @nairbvel
      @nairbvel 4 роки тому +16

      I think one of the sadder aspects of the attempts at newer versions is that the wonder of all the miniatures, the modelmaking -- and the very real and massive-appearing explosions! -- just cannot be duplicated with CGI. I've watched a couple of episodes of the CGI version of "Captain Scarlet" and had to stop. :-( I know that modern costs are likely prohibitive, but I'd love to see more of the old Century 21 SuperMarionation shows brought back (with new episodes) with actual models instead of just being one more "look what our expensive computers can do" animated show.

    • @longWriter
      @longWriter 4 роки тому +7

      They have attention to the science as well; I looked up how high 250000 feet would be, and it's 47 miles high and change---still technically within Earth's atmosphere.

    • @kimjongoof5000
      @kimjongoof5000 4 роки тому +1

      I wish to one day recreate the look using CGI

  • @vicmerle57
    @vicmerle57 Рік тому +161

    I have not seen this in almost 55 years. So much better now than on a black and white tv with rabbit ears. I forgot how well done this kids show was. So wonderful to see this again and realize that the producers of this show had respect for children watching this, and that the children could learn something and that they were not talked down too! It was a wonderful time back then!

    • @chasechildress2720
      @chasechildress2720 Рік тому +2

      Bout like old model era Thomas the tank engine in that way.

    • @vicmerle57
      @vicmerle57 Рік тому

      @@chasechildress2720 I guess so. I knew a coworker named Lee Childress who drove for Safeway in the Bay Area over 30 years ago. Any relation?

    • @chasechildress2720
      @chasechildress2720 Рік тому +1

      @@vicmerle57 not that I know of I loved old model era Thomas when I was Little

    • @Elitist20
      @Elitist20 Рік тому +1

      I had models of Thunderbird 2 and Lady Penelope's Rolls Royce!

  • @FengshenNL
    @FengshenNL Рік тому +29

    This episode is over 57 years years old and aired 4 years before the first moonlanding. Let that sink in for a bit.
    Still top notch entertainment all these years later!

    • @JackSpackProductions
      @JackSpackProductions 5 місяців тому

      I’ll be honest I never realized it was so old. I was born in 1998 and remember watching this as a kid and it popped back into my mind just now.

    • @TheBritFromOz008
      @TheBritFromOz008 Місяць тому

      I was first shown Thunderbirds in 2006, a good forty-one years after Trapped In The Sky aired. It was love at first sight for me.
      Even now, I'd still say on the whole it's aged incredibly well. Apart from a couple of things, you'd never guess that this was made at a time when The Beatles were still together (still touring even).

  • @stevepashley795
    @stevepashley795 4 роки тому +108

    I remember this show as a kid. I'm now 66 and still love it. This was Gerry Anderson's crowning glory. What a show!

  • @billyedsatiristry7952
    @billyedsatiristry7952 5 років тому +287

    A kid's show from the 60's has more production value than most of the crap on TV today. Quality never goes out of style.

    • @therealsbear2446
      @therealsbear2446 4 роки тому +3

      IDK what you're talking about? Are you ok?

    • @hayden.A0
      @hayden.A0 3 роки тому +11

      ​@@therealsbear2446 He's saying that this show has more production value than most of what is on TV today. Why do you think he isn't ok?

    • @DMann2006
      @DMann2006 3 роки тому +7

      @@hayden.A0 Because he obviously hasn't seen stuff like The Crown, Game of Thrones. The Guys is a nostalgic fool. Eat those Remember Berries Billy!!

    • @hayden.A0
      @hayden.A0 3 роки тому +3

      @@DMann2006 Most of what is on tv. Nobody said all that is on tv. Plus, effort is relative. Back then, they didn't have the kind of equipment, software and resources we do today.

    • @montinaladine3264
      @montinaladine3264 3 роки тому +3

      So true. Really shows up some of today's crap.

  • @hakenbacker
    @hakenbacker 7 років тому +370

    God, this is brilliant, as being born in 2000's I was introduced to this through my dad but I am so glad he did and I watched it.

    • @paladinboyd1228
      @paladinboyd1228 7 років тому +10

      End Steam, Same I was born in the 90's and grew up on these.

    • @jazzimel
      @jazzimel 4 роки тому +7

      95 and my mom introduced me to this show. The level of detail and the way everything and all the characters move is so lifelike and the stories are so well written,,, all the rescues and espionage, It's great for kids and adults! They put a lot of time and effort into these, I'd love to see more shows like this again today.

    • @gregorybuell686
      @gregorybuell686 4 роки тому +7

      I used watch this as a kid and I am 57 years old

    • @ihavedeadflowers
      @ihavedeadflowers 4 роки тому +1

      That not 2000s thats 1960s!!!

    • @marcoantoniodebispobispo520
      @marcoantoniodebispobispo520 4 роки тому

      @@jazzimel o meu deus do carro da internet

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 3 роки тому +347

    The incredible design and special effects glory of Derek Meddings ensured that Thunderbirds was always going to be a success. His work still stands up well against todays heavily CGI augmented special effects rubbish that everywhere now.

    • @wikiuser92
      @wikiuser92 3 роки тому +11

      I thought Thunderbirds Are Go was a fun and honest tribute to this show, so I'm perfectly fine with it. But this show will always feel nostalgic to me.

    • @starwarsprequelsandsequels7582
      @starwarsprequelsandsequels7582 2 роки тому +5

      Ok boomer

    • @kootunesscrewy
      @kootunesscrewy 2 роки тому +4

      Well. I still think CGI is alright. Not the best as hand drawn, stop motion or Flash, but it's good enough.
      There are some that has great CGI animation (like Pocoyo, The Peanuts Movie or the Sony animated movies).

    • @adelaideautowashes
      @adelaideautowashes 2 роки тому +4

      I wouldn't say it's "rubbish," it's just different. Supermarionation nowadays would be a very inefficient and expensive way to make a TV show.

    • @leokimvideo
      @leokimvideo 2 роки тому +5

      @@adelaideautowashes Yeah, you can't employ 15 year olds to do craftsman work in producing shows using models. But CGI is done using a very cheap and young workforce. Sadly it really shows.

  • @khaalis9385
    @khaalis9385 6 років тому +64

    Everytime I hear 5-4-3-2-1, Thunderbirds Are Go! I am transported back to Saturday mornings when I was 8. Even today I sit transfixed when ever I can watch an episode.

  • @thelastamericanflapper
    @thelastamericanflapper 2 роки тому +83

    As a scale modeler, I can appreciate the sheer amount of work that went into this show. And I appreciate the world that they worked so hard to create and the creativity it took to bring it to life.

  • @robertmaybeth3434
    @robertmaybeth3434 7 років тому +220

    When i saw this as a little 6 year old kid, it blew my mind, i literally couldnt figure out if these were real people or not.

    • @cybrunel1016
      @cybrunel1016 5 років тому +25

      Man...you were one dumb ass kid.

    • @larrygrebler5054
      @larrygrebler5054 5 років тому +26

      @@cybrunel1016 Why so mean? He was 6 years old for God's sake!

    • @laughwbecneal5940
      @laughwbecneal5940 4 роки тому +2

      @PatchesRips You were smarter than me, i thought they were little people inside the cabinet radio. Of course my older siblings probably told me that as a joke. hahaha

    • @bobbyheckard2976
      @bobbyheckard2976 4 роки тому

      @Colorado Strong been shoveling snow to much snow blower

    • @naomishbowls
      @naomishbowls 4 роки тому +1

      I was 8 and had a crush on the dark-haired one. Lol.

  • @shadowweaver3693
    @shadowweaver3693 2 роки тому +35

    The sheer artistry that goes into each episode is unbelievable. Not just the sets and puppets but the score and the plots.....unmatched.

    • @smokingcrab2290
      @smokingcrab2290 9 місяців тому

      Not to mention the coordination of the puppiteers and voice actors!

  • @c3cubed
    @c3cubed 6 років тому +287

    The best of the best, that influenced the wild imagination of young kids (and kids at heart) for more than a generation. A lot of love for the craft (and patience) went into making these episodes. Half a century later, it still is, absolutely impressive.

    • @cpuwrite
      @cpuwrite 5 років тому

      Lousy plot though.

    • @cpuwrite
      @cpuwrite 5 років тому

      Never any real sense of danger, and the protags have all the toys.

    • @jetsonwhite888
      @jetsonwhite888 5 років тому

      Prove to me you're not a liar, sir. This show never existed in the 60s.

    • @cpuwrite
      @cpuwrite 5 років тому

      @@jetsonwhite888 What does the year when the show played have to do with the way I never felt that the protagonists were in any real danger while watching it?
      My proof that I am not a liar, as per your request: it is my OPINION that I never felt the protagonists were in any real danger while watching the show, ACCURATELY STATED. No lies.
      Prove to me that you're not an idiot.

    • @larrygrebler5054
      @larrygrebler5054 5 років тому +6

      @@jetsonwhite888 Your either a troll or fool. I watched this show in the 60s.

  • @Tubebrerry
    @Tubebrerry 6 років тому +116

    This is unbelievable. 1964? Like two years after Dr. No? Like the same year as Dr. Strangelove? Like thirteen years before Star Wars? Like twenty-nine years before Jurassic Park? Unbelievable. Just absolutely unbelievable.

    • @c3cubed
      @c3cubed 6 років тому +13

      And, a "Concorde-looking" type jet that could fly over Mach 5 at 250,000 feet. Hmmn... One would fly from London to New York in just over an hour.

    • @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025
      @theoriginalchefboyoboy6025 5 років тому

      twenty-seven years before Bottom...

    • @stevesutton1991
      @stevesutton1991 11 місяців тому

      Can you think of another adjective or verb other than like

  • @KawaiHiromi
    @KawaiHiromi 4 роки тому +12

    We Japanese watched the TV show of the Thunderbirds on the national TV station in my childhood before 1970.
    That age we can't have a color TV , so we watched it in the monochrome tv.
    It was awesome !
    it's my important memories.

  • @tessietut
    @tessietut 6 років тому +135

    This is pretty damn suspenseful for a puppet show..

    • @Trainlover1995
      @Trainlover1995 5 років тому +11

      Gerry Anderson shows of the 60s and 70s were like that. The difference with Thunderbirds, though, is that its 45-minute runtime allowed for disasters to unfold naturally.
      Keep in mind that there will never be a Gerry Anderson series darker than Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, where bodycounts often went into the double-digits PER EPISODE.

  • @amelielarouche6840
    @amelielarouche6840 7 років тому +57

    This was by far the best show when I was a kid. I remember every single episode. Omg, I can almost feel how excited I was when it was on Tv!

    • @beatnix488
      @beatnix488 6 років тому +1

      Do you wonder what people today would feel about shooting a car off the road, and not even bothering to call an ambulance, if you suspect that they may have taken some photographs?

    • @cowboykelly6590
      @cowboykelly6590 4 роки тому

      Me TOO.. unfortunately we only had 3 channels and sometimes 4... and of coarse... this was on that EVER Elusive 4th channel. Darn rabbit ears ! lol. 🤠🖖

  • @uteritter4293
    @uteritter4293 Рік тому +7

    I am German (born in 1961). A co-worker made me aware of this show. He was raised in Japan and as later as an adulte he did not have words this.

  • @muzzaball
    @muzzaball 3 роки тому +26

    Even after more than 50 years - Gerry Anderson's show is still legit!

  • @mountainpeakcloud8442
    @mountainpeakcloud8442 2 роки тому +29

    I remember watching Thunderbirds as a kid in the 80s, brings back a lot of great memories. Such a great show, and very gripping for a kids show... I mean, terrorism, modern technology etc. The models created for this show is just amazing, I doubt something like this will ever be replicated again.

  • @annewilliams7329
    @annewilliams7329 7 років тому +138

    Thank you so much for uploading Thunderbirds, l loved it as a child and at nearly 79 years of age l am still enthralled by it , who wants to grow up anyway , l certainly dont. Anne

    • @redblade43
      @redblade43 7 років тому +5

      You were about 27 years of age in 1965, hardly a child. I was 8 years old at the time in 1965 and now I am 60 years of age; it is horrible growing old...

    • @leebrown8569
      @leebrown8569 5 років тому +1

      If you're 79 now you were in your 20's when Thunderbirds was made. That's not exactly a child.

    • @brenthill3241
      @brenthill3241 5 років тому +6

      I still enjoy it at 62.

    • @brenthill3241
      @brenthill3241 5 років тому +1

      And yes I watched this series in its entirety again in my thirties plus those wonderful schlock horror movies from the 1950's.

    • @jjkhawaiian
      @jjkhawaiian 5 років тому +4

      I was born in '64 and watched this as a child around 4-9 years old. I was fascinated by the puppetry, the models, and the stories. After that much time has passed, I enjoyed watching the pilot after so many years. I wonder if my grandchildren will enjoy these close to original episodes? We can watch it together.

  • @bradchoi9679
    @bradchoi9679 6 років тому +176

    It's amazing how much attention to detail they put into the production! I mean the small things like warning signs in the craft, conduit on the wall of the cockpit, everything. I believe this is what allowed us all to "suspend disbelief" and be drawn into the story. Thank you for posting these!

    • @mariakelly5
      @mariakelly5 6 років тому

      Brad Choi Yes, a thank you from me as well.

    • @teto85
      @teto85 5 років тому +1

      I love how the pilot's and copilot's controls do different things when they should be all "synched-up."

    • @Setebos
      @Setebos 2 роки тому +1

      I particularly like the addition of the sales counter at the rear of the airport lounge.

    • @smokingcrab2290
      @smokingcrab2290 9 місяців тому

      It was a very ambitious project. Very admirable

  • @loobyloo1955
    @loobyloo1955 5 років тому +28

    Literally just took me back to my childhood. The excitement, the music. Love it.

  • @stuartsharman3055
    @stuartsharman3055 7 років тому +8

    I was only 6 in 1970 when I first became a fan of Thunderbirds. Of course, I still love it. All time hero was Scott. I met and interviewed Shane Rimmer himself for a Community Magazine I wrote for in Wolverhampton in 1982, and was just 18 at the time. Thanks Shane for making my dream come true. Not many people can claim to have met Scott Tracy himself in his own home, (NOT Tracy Island, I might add), be served lunch and drinks, and a recorded interview, which now dosen't exist unfortunately. Thunderbirds forever!

    • @mikecowen6507
      @mikecowen6507 5 років тому

      Gotta love the Canadians! Shane Rimmer is one of my favorite actors. While we love his work for the Anderson's, Shane holds the absolute record for appearing in the most James Bond films. What a shame you no longer have that interview. Such a great experience you had!

    • @mvnorsel6354
      @mvnorsel6354 Рік тому

      I was a little envious of Alan who liked Tintin.

  • @davidthomas8477
    @davidthomas8477 6 років тому +10

    I used to watch this show in b&w. When we finally got a color TV, I ran home from school to watch it and it had been cancelled. Fast forward 25 years. I went to take my mom shopping one Saturday morning. While I was waiting, I turned on the TV and the local Canadian station was showing two episodes as one. This show and one from later in the series. I asked my mom if she could wait until the show was over. She knew how much I wanted to see this on MY TV. She went about the house doing this and that while I was in heaven. When it was over, she just got her list and her purse and headed for the car. She said nothing about the smile on my face. I have to thank CBET channel 9 in Windsor and my mom, may she rest in peace, for my first time seeing this in color. This was one of the best shows in my memories. Gerry Anderson did well with Captain Scarlett, UFO and Space 1999, but Jeff and the boys are still the tops.

  • @mingo1990
    @mingo1990 2 роки тому +27

    The style, the design, the music, the script, it all is fantastic. The special effects are just superb! Thunderbirds is truly a timeless masterpiece.

    • @huntinglightning3507
      @huntinglightning3507 Рік тому +1

      Fun Fact: Derek Meddings (who created most miniature effects of "Thunderbirds" and other Gerry & Sylvia Anderson's Series) also worked on the James Bond Films (up until "Goldeneye", the last Bond Film he worked on before he passed away 😔).

  • @ryandunham3951
    @ryandunham3951 5 років тому +26

    Ah the 60's, when nuclear everything was the future. Still quite the thriller for a show half a century old.

  • @sergebourbon829
    @sergebourbon829 2 роки тому +5

    How many times am I dreamed of these adventures when I was a little boy in the 60's... can't remember!now I'm nearly 60 year old and I still dreaming!

  • @davidc6032
    @davidc6032 10 місяців тому +8

    The film quality and camera work is amazing. This was almost 60 years ago and it looks brand new.

  • @nancyharman4795
    @nancyharman4795 Рік тому +12

    Powerful stuff when I was 7 years old! Am 63 now, and man!!! I can truly appreciate the quality of the production! I can recall kids discussing episodes over the school lunch tables! Would love to see the rest of the series for the first time in over half a century! 😺💕🐾

  • @peterolsen9131
    @peterolsen9131 4 роки тому +3

    Ahhh, the sound of turbines spooling was THE sound of the '60's , forget all that beatles crap.... , yes , i too was a child of the '60's watching this at 5 am in the morning on saturdays, brings a tear....

  • @OddballExtreme
    @OddballExtreme 5 років тому +10

    R.I.P. to the voice of Scott Tracy himself, Shane Rimmer. Thanks for voicing the incredible Thunderbird 1 pilot.

    • @mariakelly5
      @mariakelly5 4 роки тому +2

      Rest In Peace, Shane Rimmer.

    • @scoobycarr5558
      @scoobycarr5558 4 роки тому +2

      He sounded like he was an American on a show that was made in England. Anyway, may God bless Scott Tracy and Thunderbird 1!

  • @psivewri
    @psivewri 7 років тому +119

    I used to wake up super early every Saturday to watch the Thunderbirds :)

    • @danielmacias342
      @danielmacias342 6 років тому +3

      I would wake up and get ready and get ready for Catholic School my grandma would iron my clothes while I ate Cheerios and had malto meal drink love them days

    • @danielmacias342
      @danielmacias342 6 років тому +2

      All you that know take care God bless

    • @urquattro196
      @urquattro196 6 років тому +4

      I so love that series, I remember it at ten years old at our new house that we bought instead of renting, great show, just watched some episodes.

    • @devinweathers7520
      @devinweathers7520 6 років тому +2

      Psivewri i am freaking love the voices of the series

  • @Danofcanada
    @Danofcanada 6 років тому +18

    Holy hell i forgot how well done this show was. The detail and camera work it's astounding.

  • @patrickgarski4540
    @patrickgarski4540 6 років тому +6

    I was small boy live watch Thunderbirds on Saturday morning TV . I’m 61 years old man watching Thunderbirds on iPhone . It’s good memories for me !

  • @w20294
    @w20294 10 місяців тому +3

    I was born in 91 and i remember loving this! I collected the different spacecrafts, thunderbirds must have had a revival somewhere in the 90s

  • @joerivandeweyer3056
    @joerivandeweyer3056 2 роки тому +17

    seeing this again 20 years later I realise I heavily underappreciated this show as a kid,
    this is amazing

  • @jerseyforhawks
    @jerseyforhawks Рік тому +3

    These Aviation vehicles are off the charts.

  • @permiek
    @permiek 2 роки тому +5

    Impressive that the actors havent aged a bit. Virgil looks as good as ever.

  • @juliocesarpereira4325
    @juliocesarpereira4325 3 роки тому +4

    My father, a captain of the Brazilian Army was transferred to another city and the rest of the family, including me, had to move along. I wasn't worry about anything but to know if in this new city they had "International Rescue" on TV. One day, my mom told me she found the channel showing it. Hooray! My life was saved!

  • @justyouraveragebloke785
    @justyouraveragebloke785 Рік тому +6

    As a pilot, my favourite part of this has to be when Scott calls up London Tower for the first time and gives his speed readout of 7,500 mph. That would have to feel beyond badass

  • @Reindeer911
    @Reindeer911 6 років тому +18

    Funny, I never really cared for Thunderbirds as a kid... but 50 years later, I can really see and appreciate the genius of what Gerry Anderson was trying to accomplish. This really is a treat!

  • @sirinatR
    @sirinatR 3 роки тому +3

    I remember it well, I was 9 years old, and it was in black and white, I watched all the episodes, I never missed one

  • @jackjohnson7396
    @jackjohnson7396 5 років тому +4

    Crazy good, was a teenager at the time. Used to get stoned watching it. Good memories! 👍

  • @rlonzoraddison6921
    @rlonzoraddison6921 Рік тому +1

    A fantastic welcome back to kid memories.

  • @neilmarsden683
    @neilmarsden683 7 років тому +84

    This has got to be the best marionette TV program ever, awesom

    • @colinmontague6861
      @colinmontague6861 5 років тому +4

      Also Captain Scarlett was a good marionette show.

    • @JaneDoe-zr4px
      @JaneDoe-zr4px 5 років тому +2

      It's SUPERMARIONATION!

    • @scoobycarr5558
      @scoobycarr5558 4 роки тому

      Here's something - was Marionette in Wisconsin the birth of an idea like this and other shows from the genius mind of Gerry Anderson? Just asking ...

    • @catdogthing
      @catdogthing 4 роки тому +2

      @@GatorBaby06 Damn now thats a roast.

    • @nancyharman4795
      @nancyharman4795 Рік тому

      @@colinmontague6861 I'd pretend to be sick on Sunday mornings to stay home from Sunday school to watch Captain Scarlett! 😺💕🐾

  • @maureencora1
    @maureencora1 5 років тому +2

    I Love the Thunderbirds of I.R. for 53 Years and Counting.

  • @tessietut
    @tessietut 6 років тому +90

    "You can now unfasten your safety belts and smoke if you wish" Those were the days...

    • @mikebockey4125
      @mikebockey4125 6 років тому +1

      james monty, my ears pricked up on that line too

    • @mariakelly5
      @mariakelly5 6 років тому +2

      james monty Did they get to drink as well?

    • @Cryptonymicus
      @Cryptonymicus 5 років тому +2

      @@mariakelly5 Of course.

    • @gregorybarna1026
      @gregorybarna1026 5 років тому +7

      OMG smoking on an airplane. It's a wonder we didn't all get cancer, second hand smoke was everywhere!

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 5 років тому +4

      Never mind the seat belts. the bar was fully stocked with items that could fly about the cabin under irregular flight conditions. Like the 40 degree climb that would have made the seatbelts on those variously-facing seats mostly irrelevant.

  • @HisAssholiness
    @HisAssholiness 2 роки тому +2

    thank you ... very nice copy ... watched this religiously as a kid in the 60's ... we would play Thunderbirds with our pedal cars / wagons / tricycles ... good times

  • @justanaverageguy1351
    @justanaverageguy1351 3 роки тому +10

    Grew up watching this show, every Saturday morning at 6 am. It's brought back so many great memories!

  • @elieserb
    @elieserb 10 днів тому

    Part of my childhood , good to remember Thunderbirds are go. Only who has 50 - 60 years old know what was amazing this TV serie. Greeting from Brazil

  • @CraigWinstanley1
    @CraigWinstanley1 3 роки тому +15

    Watching this again after five decades brought back vivid and happy childhood memories. The music, character voices, cinematography, imagination, well, it was all perfect!
    Thanks for uploading!

  • @user-sq4jz9up6g
    @user-sq4jz9up6g Рік тому +3

    As a kid in the 60s i watched all of Anderson's shows but this is his greatest After 60 yrs the FX still impress

  • @coconyt3623
    @coconyt3623 2 роки тому +12

    This incredible show was a big part of my childhood! Local station happened to have the brain to air it in the 90's. Especially the Fireflash sabotage, flying into the sun and the car racing / motion censor bomb eps stuck big-time. One of the all-time great TV productions for sure!

  • @karitahannikainen4734
    @karitahannikainen4734 Рік тому +1

    My kiddo fav. WELL MADE! Should show on TV all over the world. ❤❤❤❤!!!

  • @FADE_FROM_VIEW
    @FADE_FROM_VIEW 3 роки тому +6

    Nearly 60 years later, the iconic theme tune still invokes excitement and optimism.

  • @Blktxdom2004
    @Blktxdom2004 Рік тому +1

    The late Gerry Anderson is smiling from heaven. He was so proud of his accomplishments that he applied it to Space 1999. Sadly, the American market was not interested.
    I’m 55…and this series started when I was a child. I’m still amazed at the quality of work.

  • @shibolinemress8913
    @shibolinemress8913 3 роки тому +3

    I watched it back in the 60's, after it went into syndication. One of our local TV stations ran it Saturday mornings at 05:30 a.m., just before the regular cartoon broadcasting began. I bounced out of bed bright and early at 5 a.m., grabbed my cereal and headed downstairs to watch. Usually I was by myself, unless there was an early NASA broadcast scheduled afterward, in which case my dad would join me and we'd watch them together. Dad would explain the Apollo broadcast reports to me as best he could, and I loved those times so much! I also caught my first Star Trek episodes in the evenings. It was 1968, I was 5-6 years old and it was a great time to be alive! 😁

  • @MrDavey2010
    @MrDavey2010 7 років тому +19

    Wonderful nostalgia. I remember this being broadcast for the first time way back when. It was awesome.

    • @naomishbowls
      @naomishbowls 4 роки тому +1

      Just like Sherman and Peabody's Wayback machine. :-D

  • @SeanDDaily
    @SeanDDaily 7 років тому +20

    *GODDAMN.* Lady Penelope doesn't fuck around.

    • @paladinboyd1228
      @paladinboyd1228 7 років тому +3

      Sean D. Daily, Welcome to the days when international rescue had agents all over the world, listened to worldwide military and civilian communications from a invisible space station and killed anyone who tired to record them.

    • @chrisjohnston4445
      @chrisjohnston4445 6 років тому +1

      I know, right! Seems a bit hypocritical.

    • @JoeOvercoat
      @JoeOvercoat 6 років тому

      46:55 No one wants to create a scene.

  • @MrRedScorpion1
    @MrRedScorpion1 7 років тому +59

    Such a creative and brilliantly thought out show.

  • @P8860
    @P8860 Рік тому +2

    Lady Penelope's little sandals just kills me lol

  • @toml.1408
    @toml.1408 Рік тому +3

    Timeless!!! Absolutely timeless!!! Outstanding production. I was 7 years old when this was made. Our family was watching Fireball XL5 in Southern California. We were introduced to Thunderbirds a few years later. I'm now 66 years old and this program was simply outstanding!!!

  • @gregoryabbot420
    @gregoryabbot420 Рік тому +1

    "You may take off your seatbelts and smoke if you wish". Ahhh, the good old days of air travel.

  • @masterfulmoonlighter5402
    @masterfulmoonlighter5402 6 років тому +21

    I wish this show lasted longer then 2 seasons!

    • @c3cubed
      @c3cubed 6 років тому +16

      Some episodes cost over a million (1964 dollars) and at the time, was the most expensive series ever made.

    • @FenceThis
      @FenceThis 2 роки тому

      @@c3cubed Well, Pounds that’ll be

  • @xtnese
    @xtnese 2 місяці тому

    The practical effects in this are pure genius, I still don't know how they did it.
    That's the magic of Thunderbirds.
    My favourite show as a kid growing up in the 70's.

  • @_dan_gutierrez
    @_dan_gutierrez 4 роки тому +4

    I loved the Thunderbirds as a kid, and one fundamental truth about the series that I still remember from the 1960s is this: You do not fuck with Lady Penelope, or she will ever so calmly dispatch you.

    • @Spudtron98
      @Spudtron98 3 роки тому

      A bit overkill for some dude taking photos, isn't it?
      I mean sure it _is_ The Hood, but they didn't know that.

  • @JCNegri
    @JCNegri 10 місяців тому +1

    The Famous Tracy Brothers and Lady Penelope.
    Amazing.

  • @pierrepinson2906
    @pierrepinson2906 3 роки тому +5

    🌹🤗🤗🤗You can't imagine how HAPPY i was when i showed that show when i was 5 years old🙂🙂🙂🙂. A cartoon 8 minutes. Thunderbirds 50 minutes. It was like features films. Movie with spy stories, dangers, explotions, atomic accident ect....

  • @brianbutler5667
    @brianbutler5667 2 роки тому +1

    A couple of months ago I just found this born in 64 a star trek junkie , this is Fantastic, just amazing.

  • @jpinguela
    @jpinguela 4 роки тому +11

    sou brasileiro , tenho 55 anos, e digo como era bom ser criança e ver isso na televisão para por minha imaginação e sonhos voarem com esse programa.

    • @elliotpimentel9054
      @elliotpimentel9054 Рік тому

      As an adult try Team America: World Police as a sequel. Obrigado.

  • @xxx_codgod_xxxcod2755
    @xxx_codgod_xxxcod2755 6 років тому +2

    If there's one thing this show got right it was the explosions those were top notch.

  • @barrybend7189
    @barrybend7189 6 років тому +6

    I like how the new Thunderbirds tv show made a whole reboot of this episode. With some of the original score in it.

  • @alwayswondering4051
    @alwayswondering4051 4 роки тому +2

    Nothing could touch this puppet-show for decades.
    Not until Parker & Stone.
    They're both totally amazing.

  • @thingmaker3
    @thingmaker3 6 років тому +17

    What fun! Haven't watched one of these in half a century. Thank you for bringing back a wonderful childhood memory!

    • @danecummins3685
      @danecummins3685 4 роки тому +1

      I totally agree, I'm so happy to see this.i was like 5or6 years old when I used to watch it.what great memories.

  • @charmawow
    @charmawow Рік тому +1

    The Fireflash/Crash Tender landing, to this day, is still one of my all time favourite pieces of TV.

  • @mcm95403
    @mcm95403 Рік тому +4

    Over a million views - just goes to show that QUALITY never goes out of style!

  • @3800TURBO
    @3800TURBO 4 роки тому +1

    Born in 1977 here. Just watched it with my 5 yr old. She is hooked lol.

  • @rapscallion3506
    @rapscallion3506 6 років тому +6

    Their set design was outstanding...

  • @miketerbrake7358
    @miketerbrake7358 11 місяців тому +1

    I'm from 2000 and I even grew up with this! we had all the episodes on VHS tapes, and later on DVD I even had all the toys and even the island!. I still love seeing it!

  • @ronamcsmith1982
    @ronamcsmith1982 7 років тому +3

    Thank you for uploading this classic. Childhood memories. Used to watch this and Stingray when I was five years old. Very grateful.

  • @cmtemoacirsilva
    @cmtemoacirsilva Рік тому +2

    Thunderbirds for sure had a very big influence on my childhood in the 60's, I was fascinated with the aircraft, equipment and the wonderful stories, I didn't miss an episode. I remain fascinated with aviation, having been a pilot for 44 years and still in awe of Thunderbirds.

  • @Nuttybott
    @Nuttybott 7 років тому +87

    it's amazing that this show was made over 50 years ago, yet somehow even with low-tech 60s production values it STILL puts the crappy 2015 remake to shame...

    • @williammason475
      @williammason475 6 років тому +4

      Exactly. Superior writing and plots that were thought thru.

    • @exhydraboy2429
      @exhydraboy2429 5 років тому +3

      The remake is literally not that bad. Compare it to the shitty remakes by Netflix.

    • @safeguardprime5914
      @safeguardprime5914 4 роки тому +1

      @@exhydraboy2429 Hold up the Voltron Remake is actually good and Thunderbirds are go isn't bad, also oddly enough that Live action Thunderbirds movie wasn't bad either.

    • @exhydraboy2429
      @exhydraboy2429 4 роки тому

      @@safeguardprime5914 Not throwing shade at the Voltron Remake since I didn't see it. My comment was made over a year ago btw lmao

    • @safeguardprime5914
      @safeguardprime5914 4 роки тому

      @@exhydraboy2429 I know it was made a year ago still my point stands quite a bit

  • @TheRealPhilBelk
    @TheRealPhilBelk Рік тому +2

    How am I 42 years old and just discovered this???? My mind is blown!!!!

  • @June51212
    @June51212 5 років тому +11

    I just absolutely love this show.. so well made and brings back great childhood memories. Thank you for these shows!! Love ❤️

  • @arthurrdealvarenga2540
    @arthurrdealvarenga2540 3 роки тому +2

    I became a mechanical engineer, worked hard in my profession, and the best thing I ever learned from Thunderbirds was "there is always a way to solved it!" Therefore, many works of my life came to me and were solved by thinking, there is nothing impossible, I can find a answer to that! In Thunderbirds, they discuss the solution, improvise their existing equipament and find a solution to save lifes. This is a message for us, to do the best for solving problems and saving lifes, using the technology we have, with inteligence and creativity to adapt it to the required condition. I love them and God bless their talentous team/ producers. Their works are fantastic and inspiring!

  • @DavidTeerTheBackyardUfologist
    @DavidTeerTheBackyardUfologist 6 років тому +7

    Yes old enough to remember this. Wow. We were into it. The things we did to entertain. Kids today just do not know.

    • @jjkhawaiian
      @jjkhawaiian 5 років тому

      Kids today are stupid and lazy.

    • @kimjongoof5000
      @kimjongoof5000 4 роки тому

      @@jjkhawaiian okay, boomer

    • @arx117
      @arx117 3 роки тому

      @@jjkhawaiian actually today kids is smarter but lazy.

  • @TheCaptainJupiterShow
    @TheCaptainJupiterShow 11 місяців тому +2

    I remember watching these reruns at my grandparents house and being completely enthralled. Then they made a resurgence in the 90s and I had all the toys including Tracy Island and now as a grown man I play Starfield and pretend I'm a Tracy on a rescue mission! This show is amazing

  • @stevestarrs3242
    @stevestarrs3242 7 років тому +26

    ITV can stick the latest CGI travesty where the sun don't shine. The original is far and away the best kids show EVER made. FAB !!

    • @paladinboyd1228
      @paladinboyd1228 7 років тому +2

      Steve Starrs, The final straw for me was when a vlogger ask Scot if he could record his rescue.

    • @EVAUnit4A
      @EVAUnit4A 6 років тому +1

      I am just a lowly- and recent- American fan of _Thunderbirds_. I have seen both series, and I have to say I find appeal in _both_ of them for different reasons.

  • @drbluzer
    @drbluzer Рік тому

    WOW !!!I I used to watch "THUNDERBIRDS" and " FIREBALL XL5 " as a kid on Saturday mornings !! GREAT CHILDHOOD MEMORIES !!!

  • @McGowanForge
    @McGowanForge 5 років тому +7

    One if my favourite episodes, I loved the elevator cars and fire flash was just an amazing plane, Thunderbirds is just a amazing show and whenever you watch it again you notice things you haven't see before

  • @cameriqueTV
    @cameriqueTV 5 років тому +1

    The sled ride to the cockpit was a hint to the kids its time to go to bed.

  • @Allamuylejos
    @Allamuylejos 4 роки тому +7

    I was in love with this tv show! I never missed an episode!! Now as adult I can appreciate the incredible work involved to produce this wonderful show!!!

  • @hoey3510
    @hoey3510 3 роки тому +1

    This show was ahead of its time

  • @digitalmagick
    @digitalmagick 5 років тому +3

    I loved how much attention was payed to procedure and accurate technobabble for what was often seen as a kids show. Still feels right.

  • @mariawilson7077
    @mariawilson7077 5 місяців тому

    Wow, I'm 59 and I remembered this show. I will have to show my 4 year older sister, she will probably be equally as nostalgic 🎉

  • @WilliamHBaird-eq2hp
    @WilliamHBaird-eq2hp 6 років тому +12

    I like that a character is named "Meddings" After master model builder Derek Meddings

  • @MadHatter42
    @MadHatter42 Рік тому +1

    They sure knew how to ratchet up the tension with this show, kept me on the edge of my seat to the very end!

    • @konewone361
      @konewone361 11 місяців тому

      THUNDERBIRDS meets STINGRAY. Pretty sure the one chatting to Tin Tin at about 10 to 12 minute mark was the co-pilot on STINGRAY 😊

  • @paulwest8575
    @paulwest8575 Рік тому +5

    This series is as old as I am now... and it's held up remarkably well. I even like quite a few of the plotlines and overall story portrayed. They are fun to watch, exciting and edge-of-your-seat. Sure, the puppet aspect takes some getting used to but as others have mentioned, everything was handmade and all the special effects are real. Incredible stuff.

  • @cwesley2005
    @cwesley2005 4 роки тому +1

    Without this show, Team America World Police would never have been made. Thanks Thunderbirds!!!

  • @efrac1265
    @efrac1265 7 років тому +9

    Wonderful and nostalgic; takes me back more years than I'd like to count.....Thank you!!!