Thunder
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.
Cast
Melora Hardin
Cindy Prescott
Clint Ritchie
Bill Prescott
Melissa Converse
Anne Prescott
Justin Randi
William Williams
Seasons
E1Thunder and the Jokesters
Sep 10, 1977
E2Thunder and the Big Rustlers
Sep 17, 1977
E3Thunder and the Wild Burros
Sep 24, 1977
E4Thunder and The Tri County Jr Rodeo
Oct 1, 1977
E5Thunder and the Mustang Hunters
Oct 8, 1977
E6Thunder and the Junior Paramedics
Oct 15, 1977
E7Thunder and the Littlest Libber
Oct 22, 1977
E8Thunder and the Mountain Lion (1)
Oct 29, 1977
Bill can't decide whether to shoot a destructive, injured lioness or attempt to mend its wound. First of two parts.
E9Thunder and the Mountain Lion (2)
Nov 5, 1977
Bill can't decide whether to shoot a destructive, injured lioness or attempt to mend its wound. First of two parts.
E10Thunder and the Eagle's Nest
Nov 12, 1977
E11Thunder and the Lady Prospector
Nov 19, 1977
E12Thunder and the Indian Spirit Cave
Nov 26, 1977
Storyline
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.
