04 Thunderbirds Terror In New York City

[@hansfijlstra5932]

I am 60 but it still brings me back in a time that everything seems to end well. Still love the thunderbirds! Love it!!

[@waltertaljaard1488]

Ik vond het als jochie veel te spannend. *_* Werd er bang van.

[@ManInTheBigHat]

I'm 62. This is the best show ever!

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

Scott Tracy was my favorite.

[@306champion]

I'm 65 mate and I still enjoy it too. Have a good one.

[@charlottewhyte9804]

I,m 73 and a 1/2 still watch these.

[@jaiden84]

I grew up in the Bahamas in the 80's and this was a Saturday morning staple, Stingray also...Ah memories.

[@johndavid5618]

Jip we all grew up in the great 80s and 90s

[@samuelgates5935]

Yes. I have the entire Stingray series on DVD!

[@michaelvitagliano2663]

I remember when I was young I'm 62 I didn't think I would ever be able to watch this again bring such memories back I love it

[@jamesrogalski2085]

64 Years old and still loving Thunder Birds! The music alone makes me happy. Such a great program that will resonate forever! Go Thunder Birds!

[@bstv3632]

Yeah this is historical

[@viking670]

61 here and still watching, I guess I'm not the juvenile that I thought I was!

[@tomlingevol]

I'm 65 and when I watch these, they were in Black and White in Malaysia

[@ptrpan61]

​@@viking670 i watch too. 63.

[@huwmather5477]

53 yo totally agreeing with you

[@domm.5936]

"What can I do father?" "Go back to bed" 😂 Loved the humour sprinkled in this show 👍

[@MasterLee1955]

Even in 2020 Thunderbirds WORKS , this show is timeless, and the Andersen's cannot be celebrated enough.

[@kevinprior3549]

Yeah so much better than today's wet 3D rubbish

[@DakariKingMykan]

@@kevinprior3549 Oh it's not just the animation, it's the writing itself that's the trouble as well.

[@Muck006]

@@DakariKingMykan The writing is dramatic and vastly superior to todays stuff, but many of the "technologies" are just plain ridiculous. If only writers were more versed and interested in "realistic" technologies.

[@ulysseslee9541]

But all Cabin are too old-school :P

[@annescholey6546]

Any Joe 90 episodes?

[@JA9339]

Absolute classic right here. The theme song, the characters, the use of practical effects. So much better then the cgi show

[@danielfotheringhamproducti7368]

I honestly like the 2015 reboot, but this is still in my top shows. Also, I was trying to find the Thunderbirds 50th Anniversary DVD/Blu-ray with the three episodes, based on audio albums and I can’t seem to find a copy anywhere.

[@rickjustinger7803]

222

[@shanecollis4207]

@@danielfotheringhamproducti7368 Was one on eBay a few weeks ago that went for about $170 Australian

[@johnbockelie3899]

The repair job on Thunder bird 2 sounds like the Dream liner construction.

[@johntracy72]

You're right about that. That Supermarionation was really ahead of its time. The creators of South Park used it in their movie Team America World Police. And yes, my name actualy is John Tracy just like the space monitor on Thunderbird 5.

[@vincentrogers450]

Wow, I still get goosebumps on that introduction after all these years, and I’m pushing 60. Thunderbird 2 forever!

[@dent6110]

FAB !

[@allenjones3130]

"Thunderbirds" provides exciting, family-friendly action/adventure without any of the sex, violence and vulgar language that pollute today's films and TV shows.

[@ilovesignedcomics6945]

I agree… I’m 60 and feel the same… Thunderbird 3 f.a.b!

[@cosmoschtroumpf]

@@allenjones3130 i agree

[@gordonward537]

I'm with you!! I'm Going on 75.. and was thrilled

[@pierrepinson2906]

🌎🚀This serie was 55 years old and i still like it in 2020. So much details, the stories, the suspens and i adore the musics, the sixties fashion look....

[@40TonDump]

I still find myself touching base when I have the time. My favorite show as a child and very young. Its still sensible and wonderful to watch over, the characters are wonderful and the model work is outstanding. This is still a #1 hit and more real for all ages. God bless all those that made this timeless sensation happen.

[@keithashley6298]

Timeless classics. In 1965 I was at a convalescent home in Woodhouse Eaves Leicestershire for six weeks and being Ten years old at the time it seemed more like six months, I was so homesick and upset it was almost unbearable but I remember seeing Thunderbirds on TV for the first time, it eased the pain and I was hooked from then on, so Thunderbirds has sad and happy memories for me.

[@randylahey3448]

This was so far ahead of its time and watching this today it's still great. The inventions and rescue attempts actually took some thought. Obviously the creators were very knowledgable and talented. Friggin awesome.

[@japants8566]

"Thunderbirds Are Go" was broadcast in Japan on Sunday morning when I was a kid (a long time ago). I've been a big fan since then, and this wonderful show is remembered by so many Japanese who are already middle-aged. Music was also very popular. Even now, this music is often used in Japanese superhero dramas and excites young people who have never heard of Thunderbirds. Thunderbird plastic models were very popular with children and adults alike. When the new Thunderbird model was launched, a long line of children buying it was seen all over the country. So was I. I was crazy about TB2. This green and chubby aircraft was my biggest hero.

[@fishbaitcrab557]

This brings me back to my childhood. I loved the Thunderbirds and still do. So glad that we are able to watch these wonderful episodes after all these years

[@paulforder591]

Thunderbirds stands the test of time even today: I find it fascinating what they could do with model aircraft and miniature sets in 1964. The only tricky part was filming the live--action close--ups to add continuity to the program. Hats off to Gerry Anderson for making these Supermarionation series possible! 😁😁😸😸🇬🇧🇬🇧🚀🚀

[@tylerzorn6152]

Entering 2023,. This show will last a lifetime, The very best !!!! Bless them always!!!

[@jerviswilliams6739]

This is awesome puppeteering , imagine the work put in creating these shows!!👍

[@michaelmurphy8267]

I tried to explain to my adult daughter why we loved this show....it was from a time where we actually played with toys whether they were trucks, planes, rockets, etc....the things they did on the show were exactly what we did with our toys. Sad that the past generation(s) didn't play the way we did, using our imaginations instead of relying on video games.

[@Jestunes]

Here we are in 2022 and this awesome video is still great. It has given me ideas for a video I am making called "Red Socks and a Black Suit" in which a band of puppets wins an Oscar for their incredible inhuman performance. It's been 2 years in the making. Hoping you all will be onboard when it is finally released. Thank you for showing this again. I love these guys and gals...

[@Pierredorado300]

Subbed, curious to what you're about to bring!

[@me_thomaat_8087]

I used to watch thunderbirds with my dad when I was 6. 10 years later, I still enjoy watching this. It never gets old

[@just_meuploading1902]

Oh my. You have a fantastic vocabulary for a mere 16. What's your secret my friend?

[@bettyleeist]

This show of Thunderbird’s(from the late ⏰ 1960”s)is wonderful,and classic!These were good show’s when we we’re younger!Two thumb’s up,here!

[@lindaeasley4336]

I remember seeing this on TV in the 60s because my younger brother was a big fan of Thunderbirds . It was a well put together ,intelligent kids show .Especially in comparison to standard kids programming then ,and since

[@roryhand6650]

This was the first episode of Thunderbirds I ever saw, aged 6. I think every time a new machine came on screen, my brother and I spent most of the time going: "I want that!! I want that!!". It was honestly like nothing I'd ever seen before. So damn cool.

[@大塚保之-t8t]

このエピソードを子供の頃、たしかに観ました。もう五十年以上も前ですね。まさかもう一度観られるとは、感無量です。 I certainly watched this episode when I was a kid. It's been over fifty years ago. It's very emotional to see it again.

[@ms.annthrope415]

I'm 62 and i remember that show. Great stuff.

[@pdb606]

Still one of my favourite episodes of the 32 originals made. Thank you posting it.

[@richshort8120]

I forgot about this awesome show. I'm almost 66 now. Keith Hernandez was talking about this show during a Mets broadcast during the game that brought me here

[@pp-sw1lx]

I just watched this now . I watched this all the time when I was a kid . I am old now . Thank you for providing me to be able to watch this again before I die . Great childhood memmories.

[@lard_lad_AU]

copyright 1964. Watching this 57 years later. Gerry Anderson was a genius. And also some overdue credit to his creative crew.

[@brettmiddleton7949]

Regardless of any plot oddities, this kind of episode is where TB shines the best. No need for the Hood and his minions or any other spies and saboteurs. Just straight-up natural disasters, technological errors, and other unforeseen, unplanned problems that don't require the involvement of some enemy.

[@Thundernerd2aBird]

Brett Middleton Unlike the bloody chaos crew 🥴🥴🥴

[@scotttoohey2460]

Excellent show brings back wonderful memories

[@LordZontar]

Prime commandment of the Andersonverse: never miss any opportunity to turn any crisis into a catastrophe.

[@limeyfox]

LordZontar sounds familiar

[@suzrad6643]

Love this show as a kid; use to cosplay as Virgil of Thunderbird 2. Loved what they did with rescuing folks. I always wanted to help people so finally I got involved with helping my community. I can thank the Thunderbirds for that. When the movie can out a few years ago I took my son to see it and he became a fan. We must of watched it a dozen times plus we bought the dvd series. Yanks for sharing a great series!

[@josephlopresti26]

At 73 this August I remember these shows, the puppetry so marvelous, nostalgic.

[@jasonking6892]

Still watching 2023 Thx Jerry 👍🇬🇧

[@christophehardy7295]

Incredible what they did with models .... still magic ! All my youth.

[@stevemarino5745]

Puppets actually.

[@MaxBrix]

@@stevemarino5745 SUPERMARIONATION! [in 3D font]

[@bill2066]

I used to adore this show as a kid. Brings back memories..

[@claudioboggioni8568]

Beautifull, brilliant. You can notice the dedication and love for their work.

[@mvnorsel6354]

Thurderbirds always takes me back to a happy and carefree childhood. My favourite episode is "Sun Probe". I still have a crush on " Tin Tin".

[@alangeorgebarstow]

Oi! I saw Tintin first! You keep away from her, Buster! Meanwhile, poor old John continues to serve his time in solitary confinement up on Thunderbird 5.

[@davidpickens8800]

I always wanted Ms. Penelope

[@alangeorgebarstow]

@eviltreemonster Me too. Atlanta Shore was based on the gorgeous actress, Barbara Hale ("Della Street" from the TV legal drama, "Perry Mason").

[@stephencurran9716]

My favourite line in sun probe is "We are leaving the Sun and going to the Daily Mirror"

[@alanclarke4646]

@@alangeorgebarstow he did occasionally swap with Alan.

[@SpoonieMcspoonington]

In this day and age with all the smartphone cameras that detector is never going to shut up

[@bjorndejonckheere8677]

SpoonieMcspoonington considering what happened to the hood in the previous episode they came off pretty cheap could’ve been worse

[@ndingo]

Björn Dejonckheere he died in a explosion in thunderbirds are go

[@garysearle6202]

Loved watching this back in the day....Lady Penélope and loved the chauffeur. ....the famous....Yes M'Lady...

[@russcooke5671]

Even to this day it’s still a great show it’s not dated at all the detail is spot on.

[@CharlieCookeActor]

Yeah it still looks sick

[@russcooke5671]

Charlie Cooke slick👌

[@eddjordan2399]

its very dated but just the tits!

[@johndavid5618]

"They were years before their time. What a masterpiece in the making. ❤️💪💪💪

[@jeromewagschal9485]

I absolutely LOVED that show when I was a kid...And I still do 😁😁😁 And the music also reminds me of my favorite TV show with "real" actors : Space 1999 which is not surprising since it was created by the same people...

[@chrisst8922]

Sat right down on the edge of my seat for the TV show that's never been beat.

[@ヤマト-z5b]

tuuu😎

[@Vulpine407]

I was five years old when I saw Thunderbirds for the first time. Pretty sure it set me on the path to geekdom. And I loved every minute of it.

[@iandavismadeinengland5881]

my mum liked Thunderbird, As it kept us(me&brothers) quiet, I can hear her voice now, go go.

[@davidtomlinson6138]

it's bloody awesome, I'm still impressed now, great stuff ! no wonder kids loved it, I certainly did ! EXCITING ! Fun fun fun ! I'm 63 now, what drama , FAB 😄😁X

[@MrDavey2010]

Superb. The attention to every detail is meticulous.

[@robertoyukumoto6161]

my childhood afternoons were spent watching this series, very amusing and ingenious.

[@spyder199ed]

man i love the detail in the set designs

[@bernardoconnor1502]

This has always been my favorite episode.

[@Thundernerd2aBird]

Other than Gordon’s close to death encounter in SOS part 2, this is one of the hardest painful moments for all Thunderbird fans. Poor TB2 and Virgil 😩😥😥

[@bernardoconnor1502]

Almost as painful as seeing Enterprise destroyed in Star Trek III

[@annescholey6546]

Virgil attacked by a navy warship

[@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968]

I know how you feel. In fact I had to run outside and get a Sky Ray Ice-lolly from the Ice-cream Van in order to comfort myself. 🍡😭F**K, I'm 59😮

[@Firemarioflower]

SOS?

[@edbouhl3100]

In retrospect, Virgil did about 80% or more of the actual work of the rescues! Usually alone!

[@amateurauthor1402]

I watched them as a kid and I am 67, so this is timeless.

[@Zyfe]

I watched them as a kid and I am 37 (re-runs obviously).

[@bstv3632]

As I watch this it takes me back to when I was young every Sunday afternoon

[@scrmepal]

Thunderbirds was an absolute smash hit in the UK in the mid 60's. I remember most kids had a model of at least one of the Thunderbirds craft. I had Thunderbird 2 & 3. I also remember feeling uneasy when the Hood's eyes changed colour as he tried to get people under his power!

[@augustinboyd9626]

THUNDERBIRDS ARE A GO WILL ALWAYS BRING MY BACK TO MY CHILDHOOD FAB

[@JB-js4xi]

I used to watch these as a kid in the late 70s and early 80s in re runs and loved it. But as an adult I really am blown away on what they pulled off and how good it all really looks from the adult perspective....i love the marionettes smoking....all the explosions, vehicles, voice acting lol....just all of it. This kinda came back around in the 90s...we college kids loved it all over again. Thanks for posting these nice, crisp videos. Thank you so much.

[@adamjacobrogers9155]

@ 36, I first saw TB when 12-15. Been a fan since first watching. The attention to detail and superb special effects, one of my favorite things is when the show goes into real time and plays out with much effect building tension and you feel the pressure as the timer counts down to FUBAR. lol fcking love it! The use of real hands when able is such a subtle and funny effect. Just adds to the realism and magic that these show's story lines present.

[@immrnoidall]

It's like I'm five again.

[@RRRIBEYE]

Same here!

[@nunuloki]

Virgil: What can I do father? Jeff Tracey: go back to bed! If they could have changed the puppets' expressions I'm sure he would have looked gutted! A great episode!

[@peterward2275]

They did have different heads with different expressions!

[@Thundernerd2aBird]

Peter Ward that’s not the same. Had it been the CGI version the pout would’ve been beautiful

[@ichiko_sakura]

σσσσσσ нє gσт яσαѕтє∂ ву ʝєff!

[@tessdurberville711]

Jeff: And put that dressing gown back in my room! That was your mother's!

[@cristinagiudice9050]

@@tessdurberville711 jared kushner

[@Rod9844]

I'm in my sixties and this used to be my favorite show. Thanks for keeping these memories alive!! Thunderbirds are Go! 👀

[@samuelgates5935]

Yes. Stingray and Supercar are also from Anderson. I have the entire Stingray series on DVD. Saturday morning heroes!

[@petermoeller5901]

Goodness me, this episode is a nailbiter! Thumbs up, great episode!

[@RogowskiBubba0864]

I am 63 and still loving it 😍

[@PokeMaster22222]

My dad introduced me to Thunderbirds as a child, and I've loved the series since. I don't know if I should be happy that this Supermarionation style wasn't overused by other shows, to the point of becoming stale and overused, or sad that really only two shows (only one of which I ever watched) used this rather interesting style.

[@suzrad6643]

Great series! Funny, I introduced my son to Thunderbirds when the movie came out a few years ago; he loved it. We must of watched it a dozen times. We bought the tv series DVD’s and watched the old ones which he also loved. I watched it when I was a child, they were so ahead of their time with the technology and stuff. Wish the would make more.

[@allenjones3130]

The folks at AP Films obviously built a special "battle-damaged" model of TB2 expressly for this episode.

[@octaviusfooks7194]

Can’t beat the classic Thunderbirds

[@mikjon67]

I don't know why but I always loved Thunderbird 2.... 😁

[@vernalc2449]

Me "2", lol.

[@driver1coach]

I bought the full box set many years ago and it is always great to watch them at this time of lockdown, even my Grandson enjoys watching

[@raulaguilar4952]

The first time I’ve seen this show and it’s great. I believe the reason why it wasn’t pick up by American television networks was simply that it was too long. 30 minutes would had been the perfect running time for this format.

[@Woodland26]

It's a show well ahead of its time. I was too young to understand the dialogue, but I had a bath toy - the yellow #4 TB

[@aricgill1290]

I have watched this show all my life but heavens above, im not that old yet. I even got to meet Alan's original voice actor in person in 2017 and got one of my old books personally autographed by him.

[@michaeltaylor8835]

Awesome sfx all by hand. Master puppeteering

[@RonInbar]

I love how at 20:11 they lower the jacks to make way for the tracks and somehow the building remains floating in the air.

[@olgairissostrecruz1498]

Sorry loved this family show. The time the people who worked the puppets and crafts. Have to get a award ! Bravo !!!!😉👍🏆

[@finngerrs6404]

Lov finding these gems 😎 Cheers 🍻

[@christopherofarrell8665]

You know, according to the characters backstory, Scott was actually a decorated Air Force pilot before he IR came about. In that context it actually makes sense that he is essentially quarterbacking Virgil during the missile attack and telling him exactly what to do to try and evade the incoming attacks.

[@drefenoejf]

My dad watched this when he was younger and he would play it for my siblings and I. The other 4 brothers/sisters don't seem to care for it, but these are so well done and the stories are actually good and interesting.

[@BlueTigress]

These stories are so well written they would work as a radio show!

[@gorillaattack]

I never saw the serie but i heard about it.Amazing this was made in the 60's.

[@jamesmunro8783]

Thanks, brings back memories of when my friends and I would watch the show after school.

[@北野晶夫-m4c]

サンダーバードは最高です。今見てもハラハラドキドキです。今のCGなどなどの映像加工より、今から60年前の特撮が、どれだけ迫力と臨場感の溢れていることか！ストーリも優れていますから、見ていて気持ち良いです。誰か、サンダーバードや謎の円盤ＵＦＯのような特撮SFドラマをつくて、もらえないものでしょうか。今の日本で云えば庵野秀明氏だけでしょうか。イギリスのアンダーソン氏はお亡くなりなっていますしね。

[@隼-s2b]

それな！

[@aggressiveattitudeera887]

This was one of my mom's favorite shows. When I was 8 or 9 I saw her watching it and I was astonished. I was like "These are puppets! Cool!" It was a small wonder why and how she got me on to "Transformers", "G.I. JOE", "M.A.S.K." and others after watching this.

[@ronniejaye1]

This show gave me the biggest nightmares of my entire life. I'm 58 and I still remember these horrible wobbly heads and faces 🥺🥺🥺

[@alejandropalacios9292]

Pure magic the whole universe of thunderbirds are go.

[@craigcottingham35]

Yes at 60 I can remember the excitement of Thunderbirds & Stingray. Very good entertainment for its time.

[@ianmcewan1195]

This is my favourite episode. Don't get me wrong, they're all great but this one I've always felt came together the best.

[@herbertjansen1808]

07:20 - 07.59 "now eh, where were we ... ... HOWEVER ... oh yeah, ... however ... " 😁

[@gailgriffith6227]

Love this show... makes me feel happy

[@CrazyFunnyCats]

The attention to details are spectacular! 10/10

[@serenitymoon825]

"The automatic camera detectors!" They really did think of everything didn't they?

[@ironiswordbrodoesstuff9019]

Yup

[@johntracy72]

That technology exists now.

[@quizmaster85]

"He wasn't bluffing, and it *is* possible!"

[@paulpetersen9603]

Forgot all about this show. Old memories come back.

[@patriciacurcio9455]

I love watching the movies thunder birds the puppets thank you 😊

[@staffryte951]

Brains is the smartest puppet I've ever seen in my life

[@vernalc2449]

Smarter than a LOT of actual living people...

[@covlinuxguy]

When I was a kid, I had this and The Atlantic Inferno episode together in one video. They did a far better job with music mixing in that during the Thunderbird 2 crash sequence, It ramped up the suspense and made it a million times better, the video was called Countdown to Disaster. Oh and the bit where they say" changing frequencies to avoid jammers has so been added recently...not in the original.

[@charlesphillips430]

Loved it as a kid! Still FAB!

[@robgamboe9992]

THANK YOU for posting these videos Arno! I grew up with them, they really take me back.

[@pressureworks]

The Thunderbirds ---- Flying TV Detector Van !