RIP Gerry Anderson, creator of Thunderbirds

[gaggle64]

The man who give me a major part of childhood has died today - Gerry Anderson, the man directly responsible for puppet-starring explosion-fests Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Stingray and others as well as classic live action shows U.F.O. and Space 1999 has died aged 83.

 

He was a giant in the science-fiction landscape enthralling multiple generations of kids around the world with his futuristic fantasies of incredible machines and daring heroes. All these shows were a huge part of my and many others childhood and I know many will continue to treasure them today

 

Oh, and the explosions. Lots and lots of explosions.

 

 

Edited December 26, 2012 by gaggle64

[Jimbob]

Also duely worth noting these other Anderson classics of childhood

 

 

 

Damn shame, his creations were a huge part of mine and many others childhoods. R.I.P indeed, a sad day for all.

[Dcubed]

What a bloody day to go on So very sad