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Thunderbirds was far more than puppets on strings – it was a strikingly optimistic view of humanity
The British TV show followed five brothers and their wealthy father in the year 2065 as they go on valiant rescue missions – with no strings attached The year is 2065, and a philanthropic, fabulously wealthy ex-astronaut – Jeff Tracy – dedicates his life to saving humanity. Their headquarters? A mid-century vintage James Bond-style villa, situated on an island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. From here, Jeff and his…