I think a lot about how I grew up in fortuitous windows of #syndication.

First up was #CaptainScarlet (and the Mysterons),* the lesser-known cousin of #Thunderbirds by the Andersons. First aired 1967–68, syndicated on the BBC in the 1990s and dubbed into #HeritageLanguage(s) including Hindi!

I definitely got my first taste of mid-century modern furniture and fashion, a love for Chicago's corn-cob brutalist #MarinaCity, the suspicion of oligopolies, grand narratives of terrorism and cowboy heroism, and the early lesson of 'good doesn't always win' and there are serious consequences and collateral damage inflicted on ordinary people in war. While the main character being immortal turns into 'suicide mission of the week', and there's a lot of dated stereotypes, there's a lot of ground that's covered as a kids show that you probably couldn't get away with now. (The fear in the music still gives me chills).

My favourite takeaway is how it uses mixed media. Live-action effects (like fire and the signature two ring lights) on #puppet-sets. Real objects like clocks. Every 'hand-based' interaction uses filmed hands (#ScottMcCloud describes a similar effect in #UnderstandingComics using naturalism to achieve intimacy). And the credits use an animation style that tells the stories they didn't tell. I love how it all works together as a unit.

*Yes, those Mysterons and that track covered and reimagined by #Portishead.
(This might turn into a series of toots? If so this is 1/n.)

Epiphany: the Captain Scarlet catchphrase “Spectrum is Green” is a stealthy acknowledgement that Lieutenant Green is the only competent member of the force. #captainscarlet #sig

@oldbritishtelly

What surprises me is not that #GerryAnderson made all of these things before I was born.

What surprises me is that I have a DVD set of Captain Scarlet, a random 2nd hand Captain Scarlet annual, several CDs with Gerry Anderson TV themes music, and _still_ didn't know that Gerry Anderson made some of these things before I was born; until the Age Of YouTube came along.

So much for sleeve notes. (-:

#OldBritishTelly #YouTube #CaptainScarlet

Oh hey I got a bunch of 🇬🇧 followers?? Hey, do y'all like #werewolves ? Do y'all like Gerry Anderson's Supermarionation classic Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons? Or just #captainscarlet since there's a reboot? Or maybe you just know someone who does? Well, I got a comic hosted on Chris Bishop's Spectrum HQ fansite that has werewolves AND Captain Scarlet! You can find it over here: http://www.spectrum-headquarters.com/ballard.htm

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#FuckFuckFuckFuckityFuckFuckFuck...

The #Colour has #Run on #CaptainScarlet's #Uniform...

We are the Mysterons....

#Mysterons #CaptainScarlet #GerryAnderson #SciFi #Space #Weird

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/31/bizarre-whirlpool-hawaii-spacex-florida?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1675179713

It's episode 25 of Captain Scarlet - Codename Europa. Featuring some now very quaint 'hi-tech' gadgetry.

https://ufocast.co.uk/2023/01/30/codename-europa/

#CaptainScarlet #UFOcast #Supermarionation

@Shinydan

I'm an everything-er, if it's geeky: #Babylon5 #StarTrek #Farscape #Earth2 #Fringe #TheTomorrowPeople #KolchakTheNightStalker #Defiance #Space1999 #Firefly #DoctorWho #FortSalem #HACF #FallingSkies #TheTwilightZone #TheXFiles #BattlestarGalactica #Joe90 #Reaper #TheExpanse #TerminatorSCC #CaptainScarlet #Wednesday #LegendsOfTomorrow #CarnivalRow #Futurama #Stargate #Continuum #Travellers

... just off the top of my head... :pensive_party_blob:

Lately I was thinking about "Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons". It always struck me as odd that the #Mysterons were so angry about the destruction of their complex on Mars, when they could literally rebuild it in seconds. So... maybe they developed their mysteronizing technology BECAUSE they were terrified of their things getting destroyed?
Maybe some deep-rooted cultural trauma, like a civil war that nearly destroyed their civilization?

#CaptainScarlet #Supermarionation #GerryAnderson

It's episode 22 of Captain Scarlet - Traitor.

Our Australian Agent Captain Aubergine couldn't resist returning for this one. https://twitter.com/Maynardcomau

https://ufocast.co.uk/2023/01/09/traitor/

#CaptainScarlet #UFOcast #Supermarionation

Happy New Year from The UFOcast. This week's episode is Special Assignment.

https://ufocast.co.uk/2023/01/02/special-assignment/

#UFOcast #CaptainScarlet #GerryAnderson

@Homebrewandhacking Not what I'd like to see curated, just wanted to let you know that I found you via a #CaptainScarlet tagged post you made. I somehow recognise your name/initials, though I don't know why (our interests do cross, so I'm guessing we have friends and/or followers in common).

TIL, I am Scott.

Quote: "I guess I worry too much."

Bah. I always wanted to be #CaptainScarlet. Okay, I'll be honest, Captain Black. But don't tell anybody! #ThisIsTheVoiceOfTheMysterons
#MyHeroesDressInBlack https://invidio.xamh.de/watch?v=UGhZEmueVJ0

Happy Christmas from The UFOcast. Todays episode is Dangerous Rendezvous. Is it a worthy finish to the Moon trilogy of stories?

https://ufocast.co.uk/2022/12/26/dangerous-rendezvous/

On the 10th anniversary of his passing #CheersGerryAnderson

#UFOcast #CaptainScarlet #GerryAnderson

It's episode 18 of Captain Scarlet and it's the first time the Mysterons have taken over any women. It's Model Spy.

This week's Spectrum Agent is https://twitter.com/Maynardcomau

https://ufocast.co.uk/2022/12/12/model-spy/

#CaptainScarlet #UFOcast #Supermarionation

As the weekend is upon us, my next batch of eBay auctions are coming to an end.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/m.html?_ssn=blyth_meister&_sop=1
#puzzle #Nintendo #rubix #euro96 #eng #football #programmes #badges #thunderbirds #captainscarlet #stingray #GerryAnderson #Matchbox #auction #LoftSale

We're into the second half of Captain Scarlet with the 17th episode - The Trap.

This week's Spectrum Agent is @cliffchapman

https://ufocast.co.uk/2022/12/05/the-trap/

#CaptainScarlet #UFOcast #Supermarionation

This week's podcast episode covers Lunarville 7.

Our guest Spectrum Agent is Dave Hollis - https://djh-images.foliopic.com/

https://ufocast.co.uk/2022/11/28/lunarville-7/

#CaptainScarlet #UFOcast #Supermarionation

@Markohalloran This is the voice of the Mastodons... we know that you can hear us Twitterers and we will not forgive your unprovoked attack.

#CaptainScarlet

In this week's podcast episode the Mysteron agent is called Brant who is played by the same puppet as Captain Indigo from Spectrum Strikes Back.

Podcast episode link - https://ufocast.co.uk/2022/11/21/the-lauching/

The Mysteron Gallery - https://ufocast.co.uk/mysteron-gallery/

#CaptainScarlet #UFOcast #Supermarionation