Thunderbirds: Original Series Behind the Scenes

[@mx472000]

Thunderbirds was the TV show that made me pursue a career in the VFX industry.

[@JDiaz-ii6dg]

The best tv show for the families. I saw this tv series when i have 4 years old in the '70

[@jerrybailey5797]

Always loved Gerry Anderson and his teams creations , Espscially Thunderbirds. Ive gotvthe box set on DVD and Captain Scarlet 👍

[@machinistmikethetinkerer4827]

watched the T Birds in the early 70's as a kid. still get a kick out of watching them now.

[@AndrewChapman]

Love seeing the 35mm cameras capturing these amazing spectacular shots of Thunderbirds. Also love seeing filming of the scene from "City of Fire" with Scott and Virgil experimenting on a new gas only to be knocked unconscious. Mainly cuz it was actually one of many additional scenes that was added after Lew Grade insisted the episodes be hour long shows instead of half hours. Which resulted in going back to the first several episodes that already been completed as half hour shows and adding new material.

[@lukegreen5341]

R.I.P Gerry Anderson. We Missed You Very Much. X

[@juansarabia7530]

The Beatles of puppetry! New discovery for me - 2/4/2023 - from California!

[@theswagler5648]

Born in 1959, Stingray was the first TV show I remember and absolute favorite as a kid. I just found it was first aired in 1965 here in the States, and remember watching 1965-1967. I don't remember Thunderbirds, may have seen a few, but I don't think TV Stations regularly carried it in my areas. Throughout the years I'd periodically think about Stingray, never seeing it after 1967, I'm amazed to find these documentaries and TV episodes on KZbin and websites a few days ago.

[@theswagler5648]

Stingray, Jonny Quest, Jetsons, Lost in Space, Star Trek... Future technology was so marvelous back then, great memories.

[@HappyDude1]

I just bought the complete bluray box Im having a blast-off 😁

[@metalman4141]

Thunderbirds was the reason I lay on back and went down the stairs head first 🤕

[@huntinglightning3507]

It's pretty interesting to learn that Derek Meddings had also worked on Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's work beside the miniature effects for the "James Bond" film series.

[@OdeeOz]

FAB Tastic archival footage. Thanks for sharing with us all. 💯👏👍⭐

[@Stevesalmonuk]

This is excellent stuff; I've not seen this before! 'Really lovely to see something of how my favourite TV series as a child were created by Gerry, Sylvia, and their very talented and dedicated team!

[@Pedro8k]

Excellent footage never seen this before

[@dbintheflesh]

Great to see this. Amusing style of interview, pretending they are just popping by to interrupt whatever they are up to at the time.

[@Matt571]

There was also the colour COI film made when Thunderbirds was still early in production and it features a scene with Scott, Virgil and John on a set that never appeared in the series. I liked John and it's a shame Gerry Anderson disliked him so much, he only ever went on one rescue we saw

[@century21films28]

The scene was stages for the cameras - it wasn‘t a real scene.

[@F_B19]

I'm so happy o was brought to this show. Thanks Gerry

[@jeremysaunders9916]

Real artist's at work 👍

[@AndrewChapman]

R.I.P. Gerry & Sylvia Anderson and Derek Meddings.

[@jayjay53313]

Sad

[@Garbageguitarist]

Andrew Chapman wait Sylvia is dead I thought she was still alive

[@AndrewChapman]

@@Garbageguitarist Yes, she died 6 years ago.

[@emilioribeiro2652]

Fantastic! Incredible!

[@lukegreen5341]

0:20 Happy 55th Birthday Gerry Anderson's Thunderbirds. 1965 - 2020. 55 Years Of Thunderbirds Magic Sci Fi Family Fun Music Comedy Action Adventure And Excitement. This Is A Job For International Rescue. Thunderbirds Are GO!. F.A.B Virgil. X

[@dejesteel262]

Incredible, I love the series

[@robnewman6101]

Explosions, Lightning Strikes and Fires which Inspired by Derek Meddings.

[@peterhitchcock3486]

I’m at 5-30 Peter Hitchcock on the right. Great times!

[@ricardoalegria4064]

Es bueno el de conocer como se hacen las Peliculas en esa época qué sigue siendo el. Mismo estilo pero con cumputadoras Ricardo alegría Zambrano popayan colombia.

[@only257]

Classic tv show📼

[@craigowen5656]

I worked with Paddy Seale at the nfts in the 90s, he was one of the two cameramen at century 21

[@allanegleston4931]

man 1 : i make sets , man 2 : i blow up man one's sets "

[@rmair62]

looking forward to an update on this story for the new episodes

[@ewaf88]

Yeah, I'm very destructive by nature. No kidding 😉

[@John-wd5cb]

If the puppets were a bit taller they would actually fit in the Ros well chairs.

[@mikesilva3868]

Great 60s tv show 😈

[@marcfrancoisrouleau]

Du grand art! Bravo!

[@wreckbuoy5989]

What episode are they filming?

[@subliteral]

I've heard Brian Johnson say that Derek Meddings was never paid for all the incredible design work he did on the Gerry Anderson shows , that he received a general salary and none for his extra work as series designer. Seems unfair , as his work was utilized for all the toy sales based on his work , which must have totaled in the millions of pounds.

[@donnahynes5556]

Wonder were all the puppets are now

[@gilamasan]

They came to life and escaped!

[@scottdunn3161]

1:12 and er

[@grecco_buckliano]

F.A.B.

[@MrUmpleby]

Massive eyebrows hahaha