Thunder (1977) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1977, Thunder is a famille series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Thunder stars Melora Hardin as Cindy Prescott, Clint Ritchie as Bill Prescott, Melissa Converse as Anne Prescott and Justin Randi as William Williams, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Thunder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thunder tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Souvenirs de Gravity Falls, La Forêt de l'étrange and Big Time Rush.