Supermarionation "Thunderbirds", who closely resembled Sylvia Anderson, and Captain Blue in "Captain Scarlet", who looked like Ed Bishop (the similarity was reportedly coincidental). Other characters were based on well-known film actors: Troy Tempest of "Stingray" was based on James Garner, Scott Tracy of "Thunderbirds" on Sean Connery and Captain Scarlet on Cary Grant. "Stingray" also featured the only non-speaking Supermarionation puppet: the water-breathing woman Marina. Occasionally, close-ups of a live actor's hand would be inserted to show actions such as turning keys and pressing buttons. This was affectionately parodied in the 2004 live-action feature film "Thunderbirds", with a brief shot of
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