Stingray (1964–1965)

Gerry Anderson's third SF supermarionation saga told the adventures of the WASPs (the World Aquanaut Security Patrol) as they explored the oceans and kept the world safe from a variety of ... See full summary »

Stars:

Don Mason, Robert Easton, Ray Barrett

Cast

Series cast summary:
Don Mason	...	Captain Troy Tempest (39 episodes, 1964-1965)
Robert Easton	...	Lieutenant George Lee Sheridan (39 episodes, 1964-1965)
Ray Barrett	...	Commander Sam Shore (39 episodes, 1964-1965)
Lois Maxwell	...	Lieutenant Atlanta Shore (39 episodes, 1964-1965)
David Graham	...	Marineville Tracking Station (38 episodes, 1964-1965)

Storyline

Gerry Anderson's third SF supermarionation saga told the adventures of the WASPs (the World Aquanaut Security Patrol) as they explored the oceans and kept the world safe from a variety of perils. The WASP's main weapon was Stingray, a super-sub under the command of Troy Tempest. Troy's copilot was Phones, and they were often joined on missions by Marina, a princess of the undersea kingdom of Pacifica. Marina could breathe under water, but was unable to speak. In charge of the WASPs was gruff Commander Shore, whose daughter Atlanta was both a member of his staff and Marina's rival for Troy's affection.

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Plot Keywords:

supermarionation | submarine | puppet | u boat | title spoken by character

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Taglines:

Stand by for action!

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Genres:

Family | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 January 1965 (USA)

Also Known As:

Gerry Anderson's Stingray

Company Credits

Production Co:

AP Films (APF), Associated Television (ATV)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (39 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This was the first British TV series to be made in color.

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Goofs

The fishing line was used to pull Stingray out of the water is visible in the opening titles.

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Connections

Edited into Invaders from the Deep (1981)

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Soundtracks

"Aqua Marina"
(End Theme)
Composed by Barry Gray
Sung by Gary Miller

User Reviews

Exciting Underwater Show

I liked Stingray a lot. It was a great Gerry Anderson show right up there with Thunderbirds and Captain Scarlet.

It was quite a depressing show in a way. I don't know what it is but I find anything set underwater depressing. The bottom of the ocean doesn't look like a nice place even in real life. It was quite a gloomy show. I suppose the evil villain called Titan added to the gloom.

However, just when things were getting too gloomy Troy Tempest and Phones (and the beautiful Marina) went into action in Stingray to combat Titan and his evil plans. This show was a 25 minute show which was just the right length to set up a story and action.

I may be crazy saying this but as a child I found Atlanta and Marina extremely beautiful which probably added to my enjoyment of the show.