In 2065, the Tracy family, operating as International Rescue, use their advanced Thunderbirds machines to rescue people trapped in extraordinarily dangerous situations.In 2065, the Tracy family, operating as International Rescue, use their advanced Thunderbirds machines to rescue people trapped in extraordinarily dangerous situations.In 2065, the Tracy family, operating as International Rescue, use their advanced Thunderbirds machines to rescue people trapped in extraordinarily dangerous situations.
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- TriviaInternational Rescues' radio code "F-A-B", meaning "message received and understood", didn't stand for anything, it was just supposed to sound "hip". In fact, when asked what it stood for, Gerry Anderson once replied, with some bemusement, "Fab," as though it were obvious. Later, due in part to fan-submitted stories, F-A-B came to mean Fully Advised and Briefed, in keeping with P-W-O-R (Proceeding With Orders Received), a similar radio confirmation code in the series Stingray (1964).
- GoofsIn five episodes, there are newspapers with the date Friday, 24 December 1964 on the front cover, and was clearly not intended to be seen by viewers. (Oddly enough, 24 December 1964 was a Thursday).
- Quotes
[Opening narration]
Jeff Tracy: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1! Thunderbirds are go!
- Crazy creditsThe opening credits include scenes from that week's episode. Gerry Anderson would later reuse this gimmick in Space: 1999 (1975) and Space Precinct (1994).
- Alternate versionsWhen "Thunderbirds" reruns were broadcast on the Fox network in the early-1990s, new music and voices were used for some episodes, which upset a lot of long-time fans of the show.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Dogs in Space (1986)
- SoundtracksThunderbirds (Main Titles)
Written by Barry Gray
Performed by The Barry Gray Orchestra
Voice: Peter Dyneley
Featured review
PURE FUN
Thunderbirds was a top Gerry Anderson show right up there with Captain Scarlet and Stingray.
Thunderbirds is one of those shows which is enjoyable for so many reasons-the storylines, the action, the characters, the adventures.
Thunderbirds was longer than most other Gerry Anderson shows which allowed for better stories and better character development. The show was set around the Tracy Brothers who were behind International Rescue. They had 5 vehicles. Thunderbird 1 was a reconnaissance craft. Thunderbird 2 was a huge plane which could carry all types of equipment. Thunderbird 3 was a space rocket. Thunderbird 4 was a submarine and Thunderbird 5 was a space station. The head of International Rescue was Jeff Tracey. Throughout the series the Tracy boys were aided by Brains who always came up with a solution to problems they encountered. And they also received help from Lady Penelope and Parker as well. The Hood was the evil villain who attempted to steal their secrets but always failed.
The puppetry was amazing in this series and the adventures were great. International rescue got involved in all types of situations. My favourite episodes were Cry Wolf where a young lad makes a hoax call to International Rescue and Attack of the Alligators where International Rescue have to rescue some people from giant alligators.
This is a timeless classic and if there are any youngsters out there who have not watched it then I urge you to-it really is that good!
Thunderbirds is one of those shows which is enjoyable for so many reasons-the storylines, the action, the characters, the adventures.
Thunderbirds was longer than most other Gerry Anderson shows which allowed for better stories and better character development. The show was set around the Tracy Brothers who were behind International Rescue. They had 5 vehicles. Thunderbird 1 was a reconnaissance craft. Thunderbird 2 was a huge plane which could carry all types of equipment. Thunderbird 3 was a space rocket. Thunderbird 4 was a submarine and Thunderbird 5 was a space station. The head of International Rescue was Jeff Tracey. Throughout the series the Tracy boys were aided by Brains who always came up with a solution to problems they encountered. And they also received help from Lady Penelope and Parker as well. The Hood was the evil villain who attempted to steal their secrets but always failed.
The puppetry was amazing in this series and the adventures were great. International rescue got involved in all types of situations. My favourite episodes were Cry Wolf where a young lad makes a hoax call to International Rescue and Attack of the Alligators where International Rescue have to rescue some people from giant alligators.
This is a timeless classic and if there are any youngsters out there who have not watched it then I urge you to-it really is that good!
- Big Movie Fan
- May 1, 2002
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