Sad news today that Gerry Anderson, the creator of TV shows Thunderbirds, Stingray, and 
Fireball XL5 (amongst others) has died at the age of 83. He was suffering from Alzheimer’s and his condition worsened over recent months, according to his son.
My earliest recollection as a child was of Fireball XL5, and I was an avid Stingray and Thunderbirds fan when I they came along. Anderson also went on to create other landmark shows such as Joe 90, UFO, and Space 1999.
Even today, the special effects – in Thunderbirds especially – make you think “how did they do that with puppets and toys, and no computers”. Anderson’s shows helped define a generation, and his death marks the end of an era.
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