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The Investigator (TV Pilot)
''The Investigator'' is a 1973 British television pilot devised, produced and directed by Gerry Anderson, creator of '' Thunderbirds'' and other Supermarionation TV series of the 1960s. It centres on two American youths, John and Julie, who have been recruited by an extragalactic being called "the Investigator" to aid his self-appointed task of ridding Earth of evil and corruption. Miniaturised and given special knowledge and abilities, they take on Stavros Karanti, an unscrupulous businessman plotting to steal a priceless painting from a Maltese cathedral. Shane Rimmer and Sylvia Anderson voice John and Julie, who are represented by marionette puppets, while Charles Thake and Peter Borg appear as Karanti and his minion Christoph. The pilot marked Gerry Anderson's first use of puppets since ''The Secret Service'' (1969). Written by his wife Sylvia from a story by Rimmer, it was filmed on location in Malta between the production of ''The Protectors'' and a planned second ser ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sylvia Anderson
Sylvia Beatrice Anderson (; 25 March 1927 – 15 March 2016) was an English television and film producer, writer, voice actress and costume designer, best known for her collaborations with Gerry Anderson, her husband between 1960 and 1981. In addition to serving as co-creator and co-writer on their TV series during the 1960s and early 1970s, Anderson's primary contribution was character development and costume design. She regularly directed the fortnightly voice recording sessions, and provided the voices of many female and child characters. She also helped develop the shows and characters, in particular creating the iconic characters of Lady Penelope and Parker in '' Thunderbirds''. Early life Anderson was born in Camberwell, London, England on 25 March 1927. Her father, Sidney Thomas, was a champion boxer, and her mother, Beatrice (), a dressmaker. After graduating from the London School of Economics with a degree in sociology and political science, she became a social work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |