Thunder
TV ShowEnded

Thunder

5.5 / 10
1977
1 season
12 episodes
Family

Thunder is a television series which aired on Saturday Mornings on NBC during the 1977-1978 television season. The show centered around the adventures of Cindy Prescott and her friend, Willie Williams and featured Thunder, a black stallion who ran wild near the ranch owned by the Prescott family: The cast also featured Cindy’s parents: Bill, a rancher, and Anne, a veterinarian. Thunder was always there to rescue Cindy and/or Willie in times of trouble “caused by others’ misdeeds and thoughtlessness,” including a forest fire caused by a practical joker, and Willie being hit by a stray bullet fired by teens in a no-shooting area. Also playing a part in the adventures was Willie’s stubborn mule, Cupcake, who was trained to “burp” on camera. For about a month, in an effort to improve ratings, the producers of Thunder re-titled the show “Super Horse, Starring Thunder.” Thunder was created by the creators of Fury, another show featuring a stallion. This show also aired on NBC, from 1955 to 1960. Thunder was part of a 90-minute block of three live action shows to debut on NBC during the 1977 season, along with Search and Rescue: the Alpha Team and The Red Hand Gang. It was the only one of the three run for a full season in the United States, with all episodes aired.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Thunder and the Jokesters

    10-09-197730m
  • Ep 2

    2.Thunder and the Big Rustlers

    17-09-197730m
  • Ep 3

    3.Thunder and the Wild Burros

    24-09-197730m
  • Ep 4

    4.Thunder and The Tri County Jr Rodeo

    01-10-197730m
  • Ep 5

    5.Thunder and the Mustang Hunters

    08-10-197730m
  • Ep 6

    6.Thunder and the Junior Paramedics

    15-10-197730m
  • Ep 7

    7.Thunder and the Littlest Libber

    22-10-197730m
  • Ep 8

    8.Thunder and the Mountain Lion (1)

    29-10-197730m

    Bill can't decide whether to shoot a destructive, injured lioness or attempt to mend its wound. First of two parts.

  • Ep 9

    9.Thunder and the Mountain Lion (2)

    05-11-197730m

    Bill can't decide whether to shoot a destructive, injured lioness or attempt to mend its wound. First of two parts.

  • Ep 10

    10.Thunder and the Eagle's Nest

    12-11-197730m
  • Ep 11

    11.Thunder and the Lady Prospector

    19-11-197730m
  • Ep 12

    12.Thunder and the Indian Spirit Cave

    26-11-197730m

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