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Gerry Anderson RIP

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Gerry Anderson, the creator of Thunderbirds and Fireball XL5 has passed away aged 83.
Starting with Fireball, his TV shows were a major part of my Childhood, introduced me to 'SciFi' and shaped my impression of how 'The Future' should be.
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Thunderbirds were quite popular in France too at that time.
Although I don't clearly remember all, I have some flashes in my head. It is so far in the past already.

RIP Gerry.
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Thunderbirds are gone :(
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RIP Mr Anderson. Or should I say FAB.

I remember many a Saturday morning watching various Anderson shows.
Always enjoyed Stingray, Thunderbirds and TerraHawks. Later on discovered UFO and others.
I'm probably in a minority if I say that I quite liked Space Precinct.

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Oh, God! I'd forgotten about Space Precinct. :lol: I really don't remember much about it, but I seem to remember quite liking it as well.
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Don't forget Twizzle and Footso!
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Wow I had forgotten about Space Precinct too! It was so terrible it was brilliant. We will miss you and your legendary television programs... :cry:
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Sad news indeed :(

Does anyone remember Terrorhawks? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNRzgB8PNtM
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Geraldine wrote:
Sad news indeed :(

Does anyone remember Terrorhawks? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNRzgB8PNtM
Can never forget terror hawks. One of my favourite shows as a kid.
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You will never forget it but will not know how to spell it.

TERRAHAWKS, people!! Sheesh.

I am sad to hear about Mr Anderson though. 2012 claims another legend. :-(
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Selezen wrote:
You will never forget it but will not know how to spell it.

TERRAHAWKS, people!! Sheesh.

I am sad to hear about Mr Anderson though. 2012 claims another legend. :-(
Oops. Spelt it right the first time though. :)

Here stands my vote for TerraHawks re-runs.

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Selezen wrote:
TERRAHAWKS, people!! Sheesh.
Oops indeed, but it has been a long day on the Frontier Forum :oops:
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