The Thunderbirds, Saving the Future One Disaster at a Time

April 22
44 mins

Episode Description

Before superheroes ruled the screen, there were the Thunderbirds.

Debuting in the mid-1960s, Thunderbirds imagined a future where technology wasn’t built for war or profit, but for rescue. With impossibly advanced machines, calm professionalism, and a belief that humanity’s biggest problems could be solved through preparation and cooperation, the show offered a surprisingly optimistic vision of the future at the height of Cold War anxiety.

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/thunderbirds/s01

Please join Greg, Ian, and McKay as we as we explore a future where saving the day is just another scheduled launch. 5-4-3-2-1, Thunderbirds are Go!

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