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Thunderbirds was far more than puppets on strings – it was a strikingly optimistic view of humanity
Source: The Guardian · Published

<p>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</p><p>The year is 2065, and a philanthropic,…
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