Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson dies aged 83

BBC News ^ | 26th December 2012 | BBC News

[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.'

[the scotsman]

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

[Lurker]

“Thunderbirds are go!”

[null and void]

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

[P.O.E.]

His fans say “R.I.P.”

Heaven responds “S.I.G.”

[Patriot Babe]

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

[skinkinthegrass]

Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons...Thunderbird... best
Space 1999..not so much
honor mention: *mind fart/Target America?* South Park Movie.. :-D

[DTogo]

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.

[BipolarBob]

“What’s the word”?
“Thunderbird”

[skinkinthegrass]

"S.I.G."LOL! ..whatever did it (really) meant.

[Timber Rattler]

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

[iowamark]

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

[massgopguy]

“Stand by for ACTION!”

[sauron]

I used to LOVE that show when I was a kid.

So high tech. So cool!

[P.O.E.]

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

[Ranald S. MacKenzie]

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!)

[Bratch]

One of my favorite shows: Stingray

Marina was hot.

[skinkinthegrass]

thanks, for the explanation. :-)
one of those little (non-oppressive) mind bugs.

[4yearlurker]

“What’s the price?”

“Sixty twice!”

[Gasshog]

Stingray...Stingray!

Troy Temptest -= P.W.O.R

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