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Younger audiences may not recognize "Thunderbirds," but there was a time when it was peak kids' TV, and it remains an underrated sci-fi TV show with a cult following . Created by acclaimed British TV producer Gerry Anderson, the series boasted a unique, futuristic story and fun practical effects known as "Supermarionation." Debuting in 1965, "Thunderbirds" was a sci-fi adventure series about the Tracy family, who use their unique technology and eponymous Thunderbird vehicles to serve as protectors to the people of Earth. Believe it or not, the series was loosely inspired by creator Gerry Anderson's older brother Lionel, a Royal Air Force pilot who died during World War II . In fact, some believe that the title of the show may have

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