my memory reading this thread (again?). All of the Anderson shows failed to make it into my typical American surburban childhood except for UFO, which I'd put down food to watch. Only in my late 40's have I been exposed (eeck!) to the extent of Anderson's work. And frankly, I thought the live-action Thunderbirds movie wasn't half bad... seemed to follow the original rather well - good thing since the producers, etc are fandersons themselves.
So, what does a submarine need with a 'dozer blade anyway? Or did the Thunderbirds just 'sprout' tools like a Swiss Army knife as the episode runs?