"Gerry Anderson, the creator of hit TV shows including Thunderbirds, Stingray and Joe 90, has died at the age of 83.
He also created Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons and his puppet superheroes fired the imaginations of millions of young viewers in the 1960s and '70s. Thunderbirds, a science-fiction fantasy about a daring rescue squad, ran from 1965 and was his most famous show. His other creations included UFO, Space: 1999, Supercar and Fireball XL5.
Anderson had suffered from Alzheimer's since 2010 and the disease had worsened in recent months, his son Jamie said. Jamie Anderson announced the news on his website, saying his father died peacefully in his sleep at noon on Wednesday." ~Excerpt via www.bbc.co.uk.
His Captain Scarlet was a HUGE influence on me, and as well the "Super Marionation" seen in "Thunderbirds" had forever etched in my mind and realms of both "art direction" and scaled-worlds, leading much to 1/6th-scaled toys, in my mindscape. Posted here are some video-opening titles to his famous shows, and as well a full feature for your viewing pleasures.
