Gerry Anderson - British TV Pioneer

Photograph: Christian Sinibaldi

Words to describe Gerry Anderson include pioneer, entertainer and innovator. His work is timeless and will live on forever. With over 50 years of influence which includes 18 series, 3 big screen movies and 5 pilots, Gerry Anderson has certainly had the time and drive to touch so many people in the world.

Gerry Anderson Memory Walk Update

As reported back in June, TV producer Gerry Anderson had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and his son has set up a website to raise awareness and money to combat the disease.

http://kotwg.blogspot.com/2012/07/alzheimers-society-memory-walk-for.html

A couple of the walks have already happened with one more to go and Jamie Anderson has raised 2 and half million pounds.

https://www.justgiving.com/Gerry-Anderson-Memorywalk

The final walk for this year is on October 13 and if you would like to donate then visit the site above.

Gerry Anderson brought us such shows as Supercar, Fireball Xl5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO, Space: 1999 and Terrahawks.

Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk for Gerry Anderson

TV Producer Gerry Anderson was diagnosed with Alzheimer's 18 months ago and he has recently gone public with it.  See story here.  He and his son Jamie are raising money for the charity event Memory Walks and here is the website with information and donation options.

http://www.justgiving.com/Gerry-Anderson-Memorywalk

Gerry Anderson created Supercar, Fireball Xl5, Stingray, Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet, UFO, The Protectors, Joe 90, Space: 1999, Journey to the Far Side of the Sun, Terrahawks, Space Precinct and The New Captain Scarlet among others.