Blue Thunder
1984·TV Show·
·11Episodes in1Season
Where to Watch
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About
Blue Thunder is a 1984 ABC television series based on the movie of the same title featuring the Blue Thunder helicopter.
The series uses the converted Aérospatiale Gazelle helicopter and large portions of stock footage from the 1983 film. A ground unit named "Rolling Thunder" backed up the helicopter in the television series. This was a large support van with a desert camouflage off-road vehicle stored inside.
The television series cast includes James Farentino, Dana Carvey, and former professional American football players Bubba Smith and Dick Butkus. The series was canceled by ABC after they felt the similar Airwolf on CBS would win the ratings battle. Also, the series aired at the same time as the CBS soap opera Dallas on Friday nights, and lost.
Eleven episodes were made before the series was cancelled.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFreedom Vs. ControlCorruption Of PowerGovernment Conspiracy
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersVigilante JusticeUncovering A ConspiracyWhistleblowerBetrayal Within RanksPolitical IntrigueMoral DilemmasPolice CorruptionHigh-Tech Helicopter
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- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Andrew Jackson, Guy Magar, Bernard McEveety
Written by:
Don Jakoby, Dan O'Bannon, Kenneth Peters
Produced by:
David Moessinger, Jeri Taylor, Donald A. Baer
Cast
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