STINGRAY the TV Series was filmed in 1963 and premiered in October 1964. All up 39 half-hour episodes were made. STINGRAY was the first TV Series to be filmed in full color.
The submarine model of STINGRAY was Designed by Reg Hill (1914-1999). The model was built at the Feltham based Mastermodels Coy (UK).
The Creators of STINGRAY - Gerry Anderson (1929-2012) and Sylvia Anderson (1927-2016) are shown here at their production desk along with the star of STINGRAY - Captain Troy Tempest.
Reg Hill (1914-1999) - the designer of STINGRAY- a marvelous designer. Reg had previously designed Supercar.
As yet no further news of my 3ft STINGRAY model being built by Terry in the UK. I'm hoping that come the UK Summer- Terry may have completed the STINGRAY model for me. At present I have a possible buyer for my Star Trek Collection - which would provide the necessary funds to buy the 3ft STINGRAY model from Terry.
Well that is my news for today. ( It has stopped raining here after 18 days of it- drying out now).
Until later stay well and happy. Cheers. KEV.
Some interesting facts there , I remember Fireball XL5 being on telly - in black and white - we didn't have a colour telly till much later .
ReplyDeleteTONY,
DeleteReg Hill designed the rocket ship - Fireball XL5. The show was filmed in black and white...it is a great show. Cheers. KEV.
Very interesting information Kev! Glad to hear that you may soon have the funds for your Stingray model! I'm sure that it will be well worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteBRAD,
DeleteGood to hear from you- yes, some of the facts behind the show are very interesting to know. Yes- I'm hoping soon to have the funds to afford the 3ft model of STINGRAY from Terry in the UK....won't be raising as much funds as expected though I'll have enough to cover costs. Cheers. KEV.
Marina...Aqua marina Why can't you whisper the words my heart is longing to hear?.
ReplyDeleteHappy memories,
Paul.
PAUL,
DeleteGlad you remember the song "Aqua Marina" - as sung by Gary Miller (1924-1968). Yes- great memories there for sure. STINGRAY is great to view - with 39 Episodes it is so interesting and entertaining- a work of art. Cheers. KEV.
Interesting stuff Kev - here is a fun fact - I went to school with a girl called Sylvia Anderson - I always thought it funny at the time, when the name would come up on all those Supermarionation productions! I wonder if they became particularly wealthy out of their creativity - or if they just had a lot of fun?
ReplyDeleteKIETH,
DeleteA famous name indeed. I've never read anything about the financial outcome of the Anderson Family and how well they did from STINGRAY and all their other shows...it would be interesting to know- and your probably most right in saying they had a lot of fun enjoyment making the series back in 1963. Best Wishes. KEV.