The Adventures of Twizzle
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| The Adventures of Twizzle | |
|---|---|
| Genre | children's adventure |
| Running time | 15 min. |
| Creator(s) | Roberta Leigh |
| Starring | Denise Bryer |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Original channel | ITV |
| Original run | November 13, 1957[1]–? |
| No. of episodes | 52 |
The Adventures of Twizzle (or simply Twizzle as it was known in some territories) was the very first television show produced by AP Films and specifically Gerry Anderson, after being approached by author Roberta Leigh (who also co-produced with Anderson) and her colleauge Suzanne Warner. Sources vary as to who directed the series. In addition to his production duties, Anderson also directed the action[1] whilst photography was directed by Arthur Provis, Anderson's founding partner at AP Films. Music was scored by Barry Gray, art direction came from Reg Hill and special effects (which amounted largely to scenery painting at the outset[1]) were by Derek Meddings who would all go on to be a long-time collaborators with Anderson.
Twizzle - from whom the series gets its name - is a boy doll with the ability to extend (or "twizzle") his legs and arms. The series follows his adventures as he uses his abilities to get out of trouble. In all, 52 episodes were made, although only the first, Twizzle and Footso, is believed to survive.[2].
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Gerry Anderson: The Authorised Biography by Simon Archer and Stan Nicholls; ISBN 0-09-978141-7
- ^ In 2006, however, it was claimed that a compilation of various episodes exists on beta format video tape, found on sale in the Middle East. Trivia at the Internet Movie Database, URL accessed June 18th, 2006
[edit] External links
- The Adventures of Twizzle at the Internet Movie Database
- The Adventures of Twizzle at BFI Screenonline
- The Adventures of Twizzle at FANDERSON, the official Gerry Anderson appreciation society.
- Television Heaven feature
| Gerry Anderson |
|---|
| Television |
| The Adventures of Twizzle | Torchy the Battery Boy | Four Feather Falls | Supercar | Fireball XL5 | Stingray | Thunderbirds | Captain Scarlet | Joe 90 | The Secret Service | UFO | The Protectors | Space: 1999 | Terrahawks | Dick Spanner, P.I. | Space Precinct | Lavender Castle | New Captain Scarlet |
| Feature Films |
| Crossroads to Crime | Thunderbirds Are GO | Thunderbird 6 | Doppelgänger |
| Companies/Techniques |
| AP Films | Century 21 Productions | Supermarionation |
| Notable Collaborators |
| Sylvia Anderson | David Lane | Barry Gray | Reg Hill | Derek Meddings | John Read | Shane Rimmer |
