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Phones, whose full name is Lieutenant George Lee Sheridan, is a fictional marionette character from the 1964 British science fiction television series "Stingray." Created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, the show was the first British series filmed entirely in color. Phones serves as the hydrophone operator aboard the submarine Stingray, working under the command of Captain Troy Tempest. He is responsible for operating the vessel's underwater listening devices and wears a distinctive headset to perform his duties.
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What does Phones do aboard Stingray?
Lieutenant George Lee Sheridan, nicknamed Phones, serves as Stingray's navigator and hydrophone operator. He listens for underwater sounds and helps Captain Troy Tempest locate vessels or threats.
Why is the Stingray character called Phones?
The nickname refers to his skill with hydrophones and other underwater listening equipment. His large headset is a defining feature of the marionette character's design.
Who voiced Phones in the original Stingray series?
Robert Easton provided Phones's voice in the original British television production. Easton also voiced the underwater ruler Titan in the same series.
Is Phones one of the pilots in Thunderbirds?
No, Phones belongs to Stingray, the 1964 Supermarionation series created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson. Thunderbirds followed in 1965 and centered on the Tracy family and International Rescue.
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