A SOUNDTRACK TO CHILDHOOD...

Goingggg 'ommmme...

Here's one that's not due for release until the 22nd of this month, but I received my copy today.  It's the soundtrack cd album of Fireball XL5, the first of Gerry Anderson's TV puppet programmes to be set in the 21st century.  Apt, considering that Century 21 was the original name intended for Fireball at the developmental stage.  I've only listened to half the album so far, but it does exactly what it says on the tin and is a nice reminder of the show.  If you're thinking of buying a copy, best to get it direct from Silva Screen Records as it's cheaper by a few quid than the usual online 'middle-man' sources.

Anyway, here's a question for all you decrepit old farts older citizens out there who are ancient enough (like me) to recall when Gerry Anderson's shows were first broadcast.  I no longer remember if I ever saw Four Feather Falls, but I was there when Supercar, Fireball XL5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, Joe 90, and Secret Service (probably best to forget about that one*) had their initial airings back in the '60s.  Although Thunderbirds had great designs for the rescue craft, I'd have to say that my favourites from the GA stable are Fireball, then Stingray, with Thunderbirds a close third.  Captain Scarlet was good as well of course, though I never quite warmed to speccy four-eyes - er, I mean Joe 90.

So, Crivvies, what was your favourite Gerry Anderson show - and why?  The comments section is now yours.

(*Come to think of it, as far as I know, Secret Service wasn't shown in Scotland so I've never actually seen it - apart from a few clips.)

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