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Thunder is a television series which aired on Saturday Mornings on NBC during the 1977-1978 television season. The show centered on 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.
Original Release
09/10/1977 on NBC
US Release
09/10/1977
Cast
Name | Character |
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Clint Ritchie | Bill Prescott |
Melissa Converse | Anne Prescott |
Melora Hardin | Cindy Prescott |
Justin Randi | William Williams |
Ray Girardin | Sam Williams |
Stephen Lodge | Hanks |
Rusty Gilligan | Corky / Rider |
Jerry Hardin | Lem |
Barry Paul Silver | Roscoe |
Ott | Thunder - Horse |
# | Title | Air Date |
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1 | Thunder and the Jokesters | Saturday, 10 September 1977 |
2 | Thunder and the Rig Rustlers | Saturday, 17 September 1977 |
3 | Thunder and the Wild Burros | Saturday, 24 September 1977 |
4 | Thunder and the Cattle Rustlers | Saturday, 01 October 1977 |
5 | Thunder and the Mustang Hunters | Saturday, 08 October 1977 |
6 | Thunder and the Junior Paramedics | Saturday, 15 October 1977 |
7 | Thunder and the Littlest Libber | Saturday, 22 October 1977 |
8 | Thunder and the Mountain Lion: Part 1 | Saturday, 29 October 1977 |
9 | Thunder and the Mountain Lion: Part 2 | Saturday, 05 November 1977 |
10 | Thunder and the Eagle's Nest | Saturday, 12 November 1977 |
11 | Thunder and the Lady Prospector | Saturday, 19 November 1977 |
12 | Thunder and the Indian Spirit Cave | Saturday, 26 November 1977 |
Writers
Irving Cummings Jr., Charles R. Marion, Nat Tanchuck, Robert Stitzel, Bob Johnson, Mark Fink
Cast
Name | Character |
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Clint Ritchie | Bill Prescott |
Melissa Converse | Anne Prescott |
Melora Hardin | Cindy Prescott |
Justin Randi | William Williams |
Ray Girardin | Sam Williams |
Stephen Lodge | Hanks |
Rusty Gilligan | Corky / Rider |
Jerry Hardin | Lem |
Barry Paul Silver | Roscoe |
Ott | Thunder - Horse |
Cupcake | Mule |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Charles W. Fries | Executive Producer |