Tag Archives: science fiction

All About Star Fleet with Ben Page and Jack Knoll

Settle in for an in-depth conversation about the 1980s puppet television series, Star Fleet, originally made in Japan as X Bomber. Now, before you blow a gasket, yes, I’m aware it’s not a Gerry Anderson series. But it’s puppets and it’s sci-fi and it was influenced by Supermarionation so as far as I’m concerned it’s fair game! However, I’m a newbie when it comes to Star Fleet so I needed to recruit an expert to help me cover this unique television series. Enter filmmaker, puppeteer, and Anderson Entertainment content producer, Ben Page.

Ep 8 – Supercar

This week, Jack and Katherine get straight down to business and watch one of Jack’s childhood favourites – Supercar. Will its early puppetry and special effects charm Katherine, or perhaps put her off Gerry Anderson’s first ever science fiction series? 

Ep 7 – UFO

Katherine has been dreading watching UFO for some reason, but the time has come for her to face her fears and tune in to SHADO’s first battle against the mysterious aliens. Will Jack be able to convince Katherine that the series is a science fiction classic, or will her opinions remain unchanged?

Ep 1 – New Captain Scarlet

The Operation Anderthon podcast kicks off with Katherine’s first choice – the 2005 CGI remake of the Supermarionation classic – Gerry Anderson’s New Captain Scarlet… that’s right, we’re starting our marathon at the end of Gerry’s career. What is Katherine thinking?!