RIP Gerry Anderson

[muppetperson]

RIP Gerry Anderson, creator of many UK Puppet TV series, including Thunderbirds and live action Space 1999.

 

[Face Ache]

I'm active in the Gerry Anderson replica making scene, and for us this is like losing Jim Henson. At least he didn't suffer with Alzheimers for too long. RIP.

"Dead, M'lady?!"
"Yes Parker. A very sad day."

 

[FrackleFan2012]

Even though I haven't watched any episodes of Thunderbirds, Gerry will always be a legend of puppetry, just like Jim Henson.
RIP Gerry Anderson

 

[muppetperson]

Even though I haven't watched any episodes of Thunderbirds, Gerry will always be a legend of puppetry, just like Jim Henson.
RIP Gerry Anderson

And the thing is that there is a connection with both the Muppets and Thunderbirds in that Sir Lew Grade gave the finacial backing of both these shows.

 

[FrackleFan2012]

And the thing is that there is a connection with both the Muppets and Thunderbirds in that Sir Lew Grade gave the finacial backing of both these shows.

Thanks for the connection. I never thought of that.

 

[MuppetDanny]

Just to bump this thread that I have found this cool posting about Jim on the official Gerry Anderson website

http://www.gerryanderson.co.uk/jim-henson-gerry-anderson-might/

 

[Muppet Master]

rip