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.
Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
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Season 1 | Episode 1 | Thunder and the Jokesters | 1977-09-10 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 2 | Thunder and the Big Rustlers | 1977-09-17 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 3 | Thunder and the Wild Burros | 1977-09-24 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 4 | Thunder and The Tri County Jr Rodeo | 1977-10-01 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 5 | Thunder and the Mustang Hunters | 1977-10-08 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 6 | Thunder and the Junior Paramedics | 1977-10-15 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 7 | Thunder and the Littlest Libber | 1977-10-22 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 8 | Thunder and the Mountain Lion (1) | 1977-10-29 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 9 | Thunder and the Mountain Lion (2) | 1977-11-05 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 10 | Thunder and the Eagle's Nest | 1977-11-12 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 11 | Thunder and the Lady Prospector | 1977-11-19 | 30 min |
Season 1 | Episode 12 | Thunder and the Indian Spirit Cave | 1977-11-26 | 30 min |