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Home Tag Archives: the secret service

Tag Archives: the secret service

The Christmas that never was! Five Anderson shows that never had Christmas episodes

By Chris Dale
December 22, 2022
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Only five of the Anderson shows had what could be considered a ‘Christmas episode’ – and in the case of the New Captain Scarlet episode Enigma, one of those was more of a ‘Christmas scene’ than a full story! With more than a dozen series lacking Christmas episodes, here are five shows that might have been able to produce one …

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Stanley Unwin’s reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

By Chris Dale
December 20, 2022
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First published in the December 1962 edition of the TV Times, we present a transcription and performance of Stanley Unwin’s unique adaptation of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol! And so deep joy to Charlie Dickens who wrote it, and for its moral. Because Ebeneezer Scrooge, so meanie mo, and since the pass of his partner-shivvers Jacob Marley long since deep …

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The Secret Service merchandise guide

By Chris Dale
July 16, 2022
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Most of the Gerry Anderson series stretching as far back as 1957’s The Adventures of Twizzle had enjoyed great success in the field of merchandising. Toys, books, games, comics and more based on every single one of his puppet series were must-have items for young fans, with Thunderbirds in particular getting its logo stamped onto almost every type of merchandise …

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The Secret Service: High Stakes! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story

By Andrew Clements
July 1, 2022
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Continued From Previous Report “Get out of there, Matthew!” Father Unwin urged, raising his voice more than he had intended to. The receptionist appeared from around the corner a moment later, “Did you call out just now, Father?” Father Unwin was taken aback, but managed to compose himself. “Ah yes! For you see, now is the time I find it …

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The Secret Service: A Tall Tale! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story

By Andrew Clements
June 24, 2022
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The polished silver doors of the elevator eased open and Father Unwin stepped out into the reception area on the twenty-fifth floor. “Good morning! Welcome to Tomorrow, Today Inc. May I help you, Sir?” an efficient receptionist asked politely. “Good morning. I have an appointment to see Mr Monday, he’s expecting me at half past ten.” “Ah yes, Father Unwin, …

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The Secret Service soundtrack – coming soon on CD (& vinyl)!

By Chris Dale
June 7, 2022
in :  Audio, Merchandise, News
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The Official Gerry Anderson Store is excited to offer you a new CD soundtrack release from Silva Screen: The Secret Service! The origins of the series The Secret Service began in 1968, as whilst working at Pinewood Studios Gerry Anderson bumped into a familiar face of stage and screen: comic actor Stanley Unwin. With his whimsical charm and hilarious gibberish …

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Anderson legends: The life and work of Shane Rimmer

By Chris Dale
May 29, 2022
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Shane Rimmer was born Shane Lance Deacon in Toronto Canada on May 28th 1929. As a young man he got his start as a disc jockey on the radio station CKLB Oshawa working alongside Paul Summerville and Johnny Wacko, and soon the three friends joined forces as a cabaret act; The Three Deuces. The group toured extensively in England before …

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“Deep joy to the eyebold!” The Genesis of The Secret Service

By Chris Dale
May 14, 2022
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1968’s Joe 90 ran for only one season of thirty episodes, after which came the traditional meeting between Gerry Anderson and Lew Grade from which came the traditional commission for another new series from Century 21 Productions. This time, however, the concept of that series was to be in part inspired by Anderson’s chance meeting with the man who would …

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Pod 203: Behind the mic with Supermarionation voice Keith Alexander!

By Chris Dale
May 2, 2022
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Keith Alexander! Keith Buckley! Keith Alexander Buckley! He’s a man of many names and many voices. Despite a career that spans decades as well as continents, Keith remains best known for his collaborations with Gerry Anderson on such productions as Thunderbird 6, Joe 90, UFO, The Secret Service and Doppelganger. In the first part of a three part interview with …

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The Secret Service: Apollo 18 Is Go! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story

By Andrew Clements
April 8, 2022
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Date: April 8th, 1973 Location: Kennedy Space Center, USA The huge gleaming Saturn V rocket sat on the launchpad which dominated the skyline. In Mission Control, images of the vehicle were relayed to monitors and screens being observed by the control staff. The rocket was almost ready for liftoff. The three astronauts were already in the command module high atop …

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BKSTS Introduce the Gerry Anderson Award for VFX

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Anderson Entertainment and the BKSTS are proud to announce the introduction of a new Award, …

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Gerry Anderson was born on 14 April 1929, and through a combination of skill and an incredible level of determination earned his first credit as a producer when he was still in his 20s. Years before the word ‘brand’ was popularly applied to television, Gerry’s name came to represent an inimitable style of entertainment that proved hugely successful around the world. From Fireball XL5 to Space: 1999, Captain Scarlet to Space Precinct, Supercar to Thunderbirds - he has become the UK's equivalent of Walt Disney. During the 1960s Gerry used puppetry to realise epic science fiction scenarios that would have been impossible to achieve in anything other than miniature scale. The names of the shows he produced during this era are familiar to millions, and continue to entertain audiences today. An incredible feat unsurpassed by any other British TV and film producer. As the optimism of the 1960s faded, Gerry Anderson created darker scenarios for the new decade. Live-action series UFO and Space: 1999 anticipated the accomplishments of Star Wars and are still regarded by many as his finest work. He was never content to stand still, and his programmes became increasingly diverse in the 1980s. He made a welcome return to puppetry for Terrahawks and brought the animated private detective Dick Spanner to the screen, while developing a parallel career as an award-winning director of sophisticated television commercials. In the 1990s he created and produced the lavish live-action series Space Precinct, before returning to children’s entertainment with the enchanting Lavender Castle. In 2001 he was awarded an MBE for services to the British film industry. The astonishing New Captain Scarlet premièred in 2005, by which time Gerry (then 76) was long past the age when most people consider retiring. His enthusiasm for the next project, and his fascination for the latest technology, remained undimmed through much of his final illness. He passed away on 26 December 2012. Despite being relatively shy, and never really spending much time looking back and reminiscing over his achievements Gerry Anderson came to appreciate that for many people his shows represented a special time in their lives. And he was proud that the ingenuity and optimism of his characters galvanised some viewers who went on to distinguished careers within film, television and other fields. Thunderbirds has inspired movies, stage shows and a vast array of merchandise, all reflecting its phenomenal impact on our popular culture, and together with his other shows is cherished by many generations of viewers.

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Timeline

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    This week in Gerry Anderson news! (February 4th 2023)

  • 3 days ago

    Terrahawks: From Zelda With Love! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story

  • 5 days ago

    Gerry Anderson’s Century 21 – New Exhibition at London Cartoon Museum

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    This week in Gerry Anderson news! (January 28th 2023)

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    New Captain Scarlet: Falcon’s Fury! – A Gerry Anderson A21 News Story

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