Stingray (1964 TV series) to HO". The process of designing and making the puppets took four months and each of the main characters was sculpted in duplicate to allow two episodes to be filmed simultaneously using both puppet stages. The likenesses of some of the puppets were inspired by real-life actors: Titan was based on a young Laurence Olivier and Surface Agent X-2-0 on either Claude Rains or Peter Lorre. Troy Tempest was modelled on James Garner at Gerry Anderson's suggestion. Atlanta Shore has been likened to Lois Maxwell (who voiced the character) and Marina to both Brigitte Bardot and Ursula Andress. "Stingray" was
The Tempest (album) influenced by psychedelia, and called "Mexico City" "Low Rider music". The album was released with a bonus poster. "The Tempest" debuted at number 20 on the U.S. "Billboard" 200, selling about 33,000 copies in its first week. Reviews from AllMusic and "PopMatters" generally appraised Mike E. Clark's production as the album's most appealing element. AllMusic's David Jeffries wrote, "there's no denying that Clark's vision does wonders for the duo." "PopMatters" Lana Cooper said that "[Insane Clown Posse's] theatrics have to be given their due." The Tempest (album) The Tempest is the tenth studio album by American hip hop duo Insane