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Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson dies aged 83
BBC News ^ | 26th December 2012 | BBC News

Posted on 12/26/2012 8:59:40 AM PST by the scotsman

'Gerry Anderson, creator of the Thunderbirds and Joe 90 puppet superhero TV shows, has died at the age of 83, his son has announced.

Anderson had been suffering from Alzheimer's Disease since early 2010, and his condition had worsened in the past six months, Jamie Anderson said.

Gerry Anderson also created Stingray and Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. Thunderbirds was filmed on Slough Trading Estate in Berkshire and was first broadcast in 1965.

Jamie Anderson announced the news on his website, saying his father had died peacefully in his sleep at noon on Wednesday.

His other creations included UFO, Space: 1999, Supercar and Fireball XL5.'

(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: gerryanderson; thunderbirds; ufo
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1 posted on 12/26/2012 8:59:43 AM PST by the scotsman
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To: the scotsman

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerry_Anderson


2 posted on 12/26/2012 9:00:18 AM PST by the scotsman (i)
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To: the scotsman

“Thunderbirds are go!”


3 posted on 12/26/2012 9:04:08 AM PST by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
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To: the scotsman

Damn. I watched and greatly enjoyed most of those shows.
Rest well Mr Anderson, you’ve earned it far more than most.


4 posted on 12/26/2012 9:07:57 AM PST by null and void (Going Galt: The won't of the people)
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To: the scotsman

His fans say “R.I.P.”

Heaven responds “S.I.G.”


5 posted on 12/26/2012 9:09:17 AM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: the scotsman

I always loved the Thunderbirds I have the Thunderbirds Are Go. RIP ANDERSON


6 posted on 12/26/2012 9:10:37 AM PST by Patriot Babe
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To: the scotsman
Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons...Thunderbird... best
Space 1999..not so much
honor mention: *mind fart/Target America?* South Park Movie.. :-D

7 posted on 12/26/2012 9:11:49 AM PST by skinkinthegrass (Who'll take tomorrow,spend it all today;who can take your income & tax it all away..0Bama man can :-)
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To: the scotsman; KevinDavis
In addition to Star Trek, UFO, and Space:1999 were boyhood sci-fi staples.

We also wouldn't have Team America: World Police if it weren't for Anderson.

8 posted on 12/26/2012 9:12:03 AM PST by DTogo (High time to bring back The Sons of Liberty !!)
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To: the scotsman

“What’s the word”?
“Thunderbird”


9 posted on 12/26/2012 9:12:48 AM PST by BipolarBob (Bitter, clinging to my Bible and AR-15.)
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To: P.O.E.; All
"S.I.G."
LOL! ..whatever did it (really) meant.

10 posted on 12/26/2012 9:15:56 AM PST by skinkinthegrass (Who'll take tomorrow,spend it all today;who can take your income & tax it all away..0Bama man can :-)
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To: the scotsman

Loved his shows when I was a kid back in the 1970s, especially Space 1999.


11 posted on 12/26/2012 9:17:13 AM PST by Timber Rattler (Just say NO! to RINOS and the GOP-E)
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To: the scotsman

http://ufoseries.com/

Opening credits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB1k02yh43A

The making of UFO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3j47FhUxok

Mr Thunderbird - The Gerry Anderson Story (1 of 4)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IG2x-7-d4cs


12 posted on 12/26/2012 9:17:13 AM PST by iowamark
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To: skinkinthegrass

“Stand by for ACTION!”


13 posted on 12/26/2012 9:18:19 AM PST by massgopguy (I owe everything to George Bailey)
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To: the scotsman
I used to LOVE that show when I was a kid.

So high tech. So cool!

14 posted on 12/26/2012 9:19:36 AM PST by sauron ("Truth is hate to those who hate Truth" --unknown)
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To: skinkinthegrass

Spectrum
Is
Green

(meaning A-OK, or Roger Wilco)

From Captain Scarlett. btw- here’s my favorite version of the intro & end credits music from that show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV6m9NlsOJ4


15 posted on 12/26/2012 9:19:35 AM PST by P.O.E. (Pray for America)
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To: the scotsman
How many of you sixties kids remember this Gerry Anderson Fireball XL5 theme song? My brothers and I would sing it incessantly. (Shenanigans was also a killer show!)
16 posted on 12/26/2012 9:21:47 AM PST by Ranald S. MacKenzie (It's the philosophy, stupid.)
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To: the scotsman
One of my favorite shows: Stingray

Marina was hot.


17 posted on 12/26/2012 9:27:46 AM PST by Bratch
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To: P.O.E.; massgopguy; All
thanks, for the explanation. :-)
one of those little (non-oppressive) mind bugs.

18 posted on 12/26/2012 9:28:19 AM PST by skinkinthegrass (Who'll take tomorrow,spend it all today;who can take your income & tax it all away..0Bama man can :-)
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To: BipolarBob

“What’s the price?”

“Sixty twice!”


19 posted on 12/26/2012 9:28:32 AM PST by 4yearlurker (No matter who you elect,the government eventually gets in.)
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To: the scotsman

Stingray...Stingray!

Troy Temptest -= P.W.O.R

R.I.P Mr. Anderson and thanks for the your genius entertainment


20 posted on 12/26/2012 9:35:55 AM PST by Gasshog (Welcome to the United States of Stupidos!)
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