Blue Thunder (1984)
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.
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James Farentino
Frank Chaney
Dana Carvey
Clinton Wonderlove
Sandy McPeak
Captain Braddock
Dick Butkus
Richard Butowski
Bubba Smith
Lyman Kelsey
FAQ about Blue Thunder
What is Blue Thunder 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"…
When was Blue Thunder released?
Blue Thunder was released in 1984.
What genres does Blue Thunder belong to?
Blue Thunder is categorised as Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Who stars in Blue Thunder?
The cast of Blue Thunder includes James Farentino, Dana Carvey, Sandy McPeak, Dick Butkus, Bubba Smith.
How many seasons of Blue Thunder are there?
Blue Thunder has 1 season(s) and 11 episodes.