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Thunderbirds was a British science fiction program produced by AP Films between 1964 and 1966. Utilizing Supermarionation puppetry alongside scale models, it consisted of two series totaling thirty-two episodes. Production ceased after six episodes of the second series due to financial difficulties.
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How many episodes of Thunderbirds are there in total?
Thunderbirds consists of 32 episodes across its two series, produced by AP Films between 1964 and 1966. Production famously ceased after only six episodes into the second series due to financial difficulties and a failure to secure a lucrative American broadcast deal.
What is Supermarionation in Thunderbirds?
Supermarionation is the trademarked puppetry technique developed by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's AP Films (later Century 21), which used marionettes with electronically controlled moving lips synchronized to voice actors. Thunderbirds is the most famous showcase of this technique, combined with detailed scale model vehicles and sets.
Who created Thunderbirds?
Thunderbirds was created by Gerry and Sylvia Anderson and produced by their company AP Films (later known as Century 21 Productions). The show premiered on ITV in the UK in 1965 and became their most iconic Supermarionation production.
Why was Thunderbirds cancelled after only two series?
Despite strong UK ratings, Lew Grade was unable to sell the show into the American market, which he deemed essential for financial viability. Production was shut down after just six episodes of Series 2 had been completed, leaving the show with 32 total episodes.
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