Blue Thunder Season 1 • TV Show
Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder • TV Show • Rating 6.9 out of 10
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Blue Thunder coming?
Blue Thunder is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on April 16, 1984. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 10 (BR), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for Blue Thunder
Watch the main official trailer for Blue Thunder in one place. Most of these clips were released around February 2017, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in February 2017
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overview
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" 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. It blends action & adventure, crime and drama elements. The series reflects a distinct United States of America style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Guy Magar.
cast
Cast and creators of Blue Thunder
The main cast includes James Farentino, Dana Carvey and Sandy McPeak. Behind the scenes, it is created by Guy Magar, shaped by showrunner David Moessinger and Roy Huggins.
James Farentino
as Frank Chaney
Dana Carvey
as Clinton Wonderlove
Sandy McPeak
as Captain Braddock
Dick Butkus
as Richard Butowski
Bubba Smith
as Lyman Kelsey