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Supercar Mike Mercury

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Marionette Adventure TV Pilot 1960S Supermarionation

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Mike Mercury is a fictional test pilot and the central character of "Supercar," a 1961 British science fiction television series. The program was created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and produced using their signature Supermarionation marionette puppetry technique. Throughout the series, Mike pilots the titular Supercar, an advanced experimental vehicle capable of operating in multiple environments, including the air, space, and underwater. The show is aimed at a young audience and remains a classic of early 1960s British science fiction television.

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What show is Mike Mercury from, and when did it air?

Mike Mercury is the test pilot and central character of Supercar, Gerry Anderson's British puppet series first broadcast in 1961 and 1962. The show was produced by AP Films and made 39 episodes across two series. [Supercar production information](https://fanderson.org.uk/productions/supercar-series-one/)

What can Supercar actually do in the series?

The craft can travel on land, fly vertically, operate underwater, and reach outer space using different propulsion systems. It also uses Dr Horatio Beaker's Clear-Vu system to see through fog and smoke. [Supercar overview](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supercar_%28TV_series%29)

Who are the main people with Mike Mercury?

Professor Rudolph Popkiss and Dr Horatio Beaker invented Supercar, while Jimmy Gibson and his pet monkey Mitch join the base after the rescue in the episode "Rescue." That first episode begins with Jimmy and Mitch stranded after an aircraft crash. [Supercar episode guide](https://fanderson.org.uk/productions/supercar-series-one/)

What should I watch after Supercar if I want another Gerry Anderson marionette series?

Fireball XL5 was the next major Supermarionation series from AP Films, shifting the focus from Mike Mercury's Earthbound missions to Colonel Steve Zodiac's space patrol in 2062. It is a follow-up in production history, not a continuation of Mike Mercury's character. [Fireball XL5 background](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireball_XL5)

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