Thunder

Thunder

  • 1977
  • 1 Seasons
  • 12 Episodes
  •  5.5  (2)
  •   Ended

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.

Thunder
Seasons
Thunder and the Indian Spirit Cave
12. Thunder and the Indian Spirit Cave
November 26, 1977
Thunder and the Lady Prospector
11. Thunder and the Lady Prospector
November 19, 1977
Thunder and the Eagle's Nest
10. Thunder and the Eagle's Nest
November 12, 1977
Thunder and the Mountain Lion (2)
9. Thunder and the Mountain Lion (2)
November 05, 1977
Bill can't decide whether to shoot a destructive, injured lioness or attempt to mend its wound. First of two parts.
Thunder and the Mountain Lion (1)
8. Thunder and the Mountain Lion (1)
October 29, 1977
Bill can't decide whether to shoot a destructive, injured lioness or attempt to mend its wound. First of two parts.
Thunder and the Littlest Libber
7. Thunder and the Littlest Libber
October 22, 1977
Thunder and the Junior Paramedics
6. Thunder and the Junior Paramedics
October 15, 1977
Thunder and the Mustang Hunters
5. Thunder and the Mustang Hunters
October 08, 1977
Thunder and The Tri County Jr Rodeo
4. Thunder and The Tri County Jr Rodeo
October 01, 1977
Thunder and the Wild Burros
3. Thunder and the Wild Burros
September 24, 1977
Thunder and the Big Rustlers
2. Thunder and the Big Rustlers
September 17, 1977
Thunder and the Jokesters
1. Thunder and the Jokesters
September 10, 1977
Description
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.
  • Premiere Date
    September 10, 1977
  • Rating
    5.5  (2)