The Saturday 6-Pack

Psy-Fi · 01-05-2022, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ HaHa! As I was posting it I wondered how many people here would remember watching that show, and also wondering how convincing the puppets might look to generations more used to CGI. Actually I was quite pleased with the voice-overs and their script; obviously for kids, but quite neat dialogue, concisely conveying both story and character.

I used to watch that show when it was on TV in the 60's and also had several of the toys from the show, including FAB 1. Looking at the show now, I can't help but think of the amount of time and money that must've been put into creating each episode back then. Must've cost a fortune just on set/prop production alone.

Lisnaholic · 01-05-2022, 09:07 AM

^ Aha! So you're pretty old too! Yes, each show was about 45 mins long as I remember. For some reason, I used to love the bit when the palmtrees folded over to reveal a secret runway. As for toys, for a while in England, a cereal company gave away a plastic Thunderbirds vehicle in each box, so I got a few of them that way.

rubber soul · 01-05-2022, 09:09 AM

Yep, one of the earliest shows I remember. I think it always ended with They Call the Wind Maria in the credits.

**Frownland** · 01-05-2022, 09:21 AM

1. Assuming money was no object, what kind of car would you like to own?

A self driving car that I can get drunk in.

2. What is the security like in your building/estate/apartment/condo/cardboard box/wherever you live?

They say there's this sketchy stoner who always plays weird music but I've never noticed him.

3. What was the first pet you can remember having?

My first memory is getting my dog Jasmin (black lab/Austrian shepherd mix) for my birthday.

4. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give younger you? And would younger you take it?

Don't take those pills bro

5. What was the best bargain you ever got?

I got my drum set for about fifty bucks.

6. If you were the undisputed leader of the world, what are the first three laws you would pass?

1. No private property so that everyone can have housing, among other things.
2. Encourage education, like teaching people how to kill billionaires and grow food where they live.
3. Halloween is a month long (a fun one).

Trollheart · 01-05-2022, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

^ HaHa! As I was posting it I wondered how many people here would remember watching that show, and also wondering how convincing the puppets might look to generations more used to CGI. Actually I was quite pleased with the voice-overs and their script; obviously for kids, but quite neat dialogue, concisely conveying both story and character.

Yeah I was a fan too. Had a metal Thunderbird 2. If you opened the bay door there was a small plastic Thunderbird 4 in there. I loved that toy. Also had a UFO SHADO interceptor and mobile unit, both of which fired plastic rockets.

Always wondered about that one: pilot would have had to have been a great shot, cos that was literally a one-shot deal!

Trollheart · 01-08-2022, 09:33 PM

1. What favourite TV show do you remember from your childhood/youth?

2. Do you still own a wallet/purse, or if not, what do you carry your cards/cash/other items around in these days?

3. Has your political affiliation changed in say the last ten years? Or do you have any?

4. What is your dream career, even if you have no chance ever of achieving it?

5. List four people (living or dead) who have been a real influence on your life (good or bad)

6. Wallpaper, paint or other?

**Marie Monday** · 01-09-2022, 04:00 AM

1. What favourite TV show do you remember from your childhood/youth?
Didn't have one, I grew up without tv
2. Do you still own a wallet/purse, or if not, what do you carry your cards/cash/other items around in these days?
Yes
3. Has your political affiliation changed in say the last ten years? Or do you have any?
No. I am and always have been leftist
4. What is your dream career, even if you have no chance ever of achieving it?
Having a punk band ofc :'(
5. List four people (living or dead) who have been a real influence on your life (good or bad)
I'm gonna cheat and do more than four, but I'll try to list them in order of importance
My family and best friend, George Eliot, Kathleen Hanna, my first friend in high school, Goncharov, Salinger, Astrid Lindgren, Courtney Barnett for making me start to write music long ago. Oh and Joss Whedon, despite everything
6. Wallpaper, paint or other?
Paint

rubber soul · 01-09-2022, 05:53 AM

1. What favourite TV show do you remember from your childhood/youth?

Reruns of Twilight Zone, Batman, the Monkees

2. Do you still own a wallet/purse, or if not, what do you carry your cards/cash/other items around in these days?

Wallet. Why would you think I'd carry a purse? You're weird, Trolls

3. Has your political affiliation changed in say the last ten years? Or do you have any?

Liberal, though I may have moderated in a couple areas. Still a Democrat but prefer the Green Party(US)

4. What is your dream career, even if you have no chance ever of achieving it?

Teacher or actor

5. List four people (living or dead) who have been a real influence on your life (good or bad)

My grandfather, An English teacher in High school for good. My Mom's ex for bad mostly. He taught me how not to be. Famous person? Maybe John Lennon (for good)

6. Wallpaper, paint or other? Sulfuric acid

Mucha na Dziko · 01-09-2022, 06:04 AM

1. What favourite TV show do you remember from your childhood/youth?

When I was 10 or so, my favourite TV shows were „Justice League Unlimited” and the other DCAU ones.
Shortly after my parents started watching „X-Files”, and I joined in.
And, boy, did that become my favourite show of all time.

2. Do you still own a wallet/purse, or if not, what do you carry your cards/cash/other items around in these days?

3. Has your political affiliation changed in say the last ten years? Or do you have any?

Not really.
Though when I was 12 I was much more radical.
Nowadays I don’t feel the need to debate fascists and religious people all the time, like I did.
I’m a rather leftist person, but with more centrist/technocrat views, though considering the polish standards I guess I’m a radical leftist around here.

4. What is your dream career, even if you have no chance ever of achieving it?

Well, a musical one. I wish I had a band that became popular enough so that I could make my living by making music.
When I was younger I wanted to be a comic book artist.

5. List four people (living or dead) who have been a real influence on your life (good or bad)

I don’t usually think in those categories, but I guess my first girlfriend (both good and bad), my father, The Beatles (as a unit) and Witold Gombrowicz (a polish writer active in the 20s-60s)

6. Wallpaper, paint or other?

Paint, I suppose. Though really it depends on the particular needs of the wall.

Plankton · 01-09-2022, 07:58 AM

1. What favourite TV show do you remember from your childhood/youth?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6KsYM_peVk

2. Do you still own a wallet/purse, or if not, what do you carry your cards/cash/other items around in these days?

3. Has your political affiliation changed in say the last ten years? Or do you have any?

lolwut

4. What is your dream career, even if you have no chance ever of achieving it?

My Cabana Boy/Lounge Lizard retirement plan. It's not gonna be in Bora Bora so don't even go there. I hear it's sold out anyway.

5. List four people (living or dead) who have been a real influence on your life (good or bad)

Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi.

6. Wallpaper, paint or other?

All of the above.

01-05-2022, 09:07 AM	#10572 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ Aha! So you're pretty old too! Yes, each show was about 45 mins long as I remember. For some reason, I used to love the bit when the palmtrees folded over to reveal a secret runway. As for toys, for a while in England, a cereal company gave away a plastic Thunderbirds vehicle in each box, so I got a few of them that way. __________________ "Am I enjoying this moment? I know of it and perhaps that is enough." - Sybille Bedford, 1953

01-05-2022, 09:21 AM	#10574 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	1. Assuming money was no object, what kind of car would you like to own? A self driving car that I can get drunk in. 2. What is the security like in your building/estate/apartment/condo/cardboard box/wherever you live? They say there's this sketchy stoner who always plays weird music but I've never noticed him. 3. What was the first pet you can remember having? My first memory is getting my dog Jasmin (black lab/Austrian shepherd mix) for my birthday. 4. If you could go back in time, what advice would you give younger you? And would younger you take it? Don't take those pills bro 5. What was the best bargain you ever got? I got my drum set for about fifty bucks. 6. If you were the undisputed leader of the world, what are the first three laws you would pass? 1. No private property so that everyone can have housing, among other things. 2. Encourage education, like teaching people how to kill billionaires and grow food where they live. 3. Halloween is a month long (a fun one). __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

01-08-2022, 09:33 PM	#10576 (permalink)
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01-09-2022, 07:58 AM	#10580 (permalink)
Plankton Just Keep Swimming... Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: See signature... Posts: 7,765	1. What favourite TV show do you remember from your childhood/youth? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6KsYM_peVk 2. Do you still own a wallet/purse, or if not, what do you carry your cards/cash/other items around in these days? 3. Has your political affiliation changed in say the last ten years? Or do you have any? lolwut 4. What is your dream career, even if you have no chance ever of achieving it? My Cabana Boy/Lounge Lizard retirement plan. It's not gonna be in Bora Bora so don't even go there. I hear it's sold out anyway. 5. List four people (living or dead) who have been a real influence on your life (good or bad) Bill Ward, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi. 6. Wallpaper, paint or other? All of the above. __________________ See location...