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Supercar, a syndicated children's TV show ca. 1962. The format utilizes puppets in a technique called supermarionation. The premise deals with an experimental all-purpose vehicle, based in the Nevada desert, which can travel on land, fly through the air, and deep-sea dive. Characters include pilot Mike Mercury, inventor Professor Popkiss, his associate Dr. Beaker, child Jimmy Gibson, and Jimmy's pet chimp named Mitch. Stories revolve around crime solving and rescue, with occasional science fiction elements. Produced by Gerry Anderson, B&W.

See also Thunderbirds and Fireball XL5.