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[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

In a previous post, Dr. Who was mentioned in passing. It was picked up by another, and so a new Dr. Who section is born in the Sci-Fi section.

These are the Doctors:

I did not care for the final Doctor, but as with almost everyone else...Baker was my favorite.

The official BBC site is here: www.bbc.co.uk/cult/doctorwho/index.shtml

[stargazer]

Hi Guys,

I personally loved the Fourth Dr. I thought his attitude was the best. It made the show more fun and with his wit you could tell he was having fun. His scarf always made me think of a cape of some sort. Like some super hero of the Galatic Universe. Always there to rescue the poor damsel in distress. I didnt like the 6th or 7th Dr. to me they were to boring. I dont remember the last guy.

I wish they would bring it back.

B

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

In danger of revealing my geekdom, I shall delve deeper into Dr. Who.

The fourth Dr. Baker, wins hands down. The favorite of the many and I believe the longest running incarnation.

The first Dr, was too crotchety for me, and did not quite develope the character yet, but that's understandable.

The second Dr. I really couldn't take seriously. He played that damned recorder all the time and was the Time Lord clown.

The third Dr. was getting better, but too "Victorian". But he brought another dimension to the role and explained a lot of what the Time Lords are.

Fourth, he brought a lot of storyline to the show. K-9, sonic spanner, the multi-dimensions of the TARDIS, a lot of sexy side-kicks etc..

The fifth one left me rather cold. Too prissy and unsure of himself, but ok. A walking vanilla Doctor....too plain. I don't remember much of him.

The sixth...I didn't like his clothes...reminded me of a circus performer.

The seventh Dr. was ok as well. Again, not the best, but he did the role well.

The eighth Dr. was only in a tv special here in the states. I thought him weak and did not do the character well. Overacted, and rather boring.

Many forget the Peter Cushing also played the Doctor in film. I think that's where the Dalieks first made their appearance.

They will make a new series in 2005. Click on the link above and read about the upcoming preparation for the new show.

I have fond memories of Sunday Evenings on PBS. First Monty Python and then the Dr. Who show. The specials were cool too, like the one with the Five Doctors, and the morphs from one Dr. to the next.

There, now I join the ranks of the geekiest of the geeks.

[NatureDevil]

I know absolutly NOTHING about this Dr. Who guy, but my girlfriend just recently brought over dozens of video tapes from when her mother recorded them years ago. I am going to have to sit through them and see just what all this fuss is about.....

....I have only heard good things about it, and have heard amny debate about the best of all those who portrayed the Dr.

I'll give you my 2 cents after I see these things, give me a few weeks.

NatureDevil

[stargazer]

Well Joe,

I guess we belong to the same "geeky" group then, I was the same way. Monte Python, Dr.Who . I had the whole series on tape but I have no idea what happend to it.

B

[ripps1]

Baker (#4) gets my vote, too. Best of the lot.
(so does Curly of Stooge-dom)

Rip

[NatureDevil]

Oh I know my Monty Python very well. Not too long ago the Vic Theater played Holy Grail on the big screen.

Just never knew who or what Dr, Who was.

NatureDevil

[stargazer]

Brian,

Do you have the entire series on tape now. If you do can I make a copy from you. I loved Dr. Who. I was mad when they took it off the air. The other showed I really loved was a radio program that came on Sun nights called Dr. Dememto. It was a bunch of weird songs but I miss it. I wish they would put it back on. It cqme on at 10:30 and ran till midnight on the Loop I think. Yes I know I just aged myself. This show was on when I was in High School. I graduated in 1981. Oh Well So I am an old bat. lol

[NatureDevil]

Dr. Demento is still on at the same time on the Loop, I just listened to it last Sunday night. He has never left, I listen to it almost every week when I'm driving at night.

I am a huge Weird Al Yankovic fan as well. Not a single song you can name that I don't have memorized.

We are organizing all of the stuff we just moved into the house, so gimmie a few weeks till we get to the tapes, and I'll look through them and if they are in good enough condition I'll either let you borrow them or make copies for ya. But like I said gimmie a few weeks, we have lots of stuff to go through.

Discovered the first few seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation on tape also; official releases ordered years ago on VHS. And some huge Disney Fantasia thing from over 12 years ago; gonna ebay that puppy.

NatureDevil

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

I have in my massive archives, many old Dr. Episodes...including the specials like "The Five Doctors" or The 8Th Doctor special.

I will make a copy for you, but it may take awhile.

The other Dr. has been on the radio forever! I remember listening to him when I was a kid in the 70"s!!

He still sounds the same today and plays the old favorites like "Fish Heads", "The Lumberjack song" and "There coming to take me away Ho ho He he Ha". He has got to be in his late 60's by now. Good for him.

[stargazer]

Hi Guys,

I know this is for Dr. Who but I cought the Dr. Demento show on Sun night and it brought back good times from my younger days. So I guess I have been Dementified again. Now that I know it is still on I will listen to it more often.


B

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Hey, I'm glad you caught the Dr. Demento show. I thought about calling to remind you, but felt it was rather late. Many of the funny five are still one's of 20 years ago.

Good stuff never goes bad.

[stargazer]

Well now that I know it is still on I will listen to it every Sun. I would love to hear some of the older songs.


B

[martyn2005]

Just to update your info, there have now been nine incarnations of the Doctor. Christopher Ecclestone has just portrayed him on british TV for the first time in 18 years in a new series. there is a second series in the pipeline because, guess what, it won the ratings war for the BBC hands down - just like us die hard, weaned on Dr Who from the womb brits said it would!

Martyn

[martyn2005]

PS - Tom Baker is everybodies favourite in England too.

(and mine)

Martyn

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Excellent on the the news of a new Dr. on the horizon!... ;D

I find the character quite interesting and the concept of time travel cool.

Thanks for the pleasent news.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Doctor Who checks into the SCI FI Channel

The 9th Doctor

SCI FI Channel and BBC Worldwide Americas announced today a major licensing deal for the first series of the latest Doctor Who adventures.

The 13-part drama is about a mysterious time-travelling adventurer known simply as "The Doctor" (Christopher Eccleston) and his companion, Rose Tyler (Billie Piper). The Doctor and Rose risk death and danger, battling aliens and monsters.

Commenting on the deal Candace Carlisle, Senior Vice President, BBC Worldwide Americas, said: “The new production has fantastic storylines and production values and has already gained an iconic status around the world. SCI FI Channel is the perfect home for the show and will introduce Doctor Who to a whole new generation of fans in the US.”

In addition, BBC Video has moved the US release date of the DVD from February 2006 to July 4, 2006 to capitalize on the exposure from the TV broadcast. As part of the deal, BBC Video and SCI FI Channel have agreed to work together on joint marketing promotions to support the brand launch.


More here: www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/scifi.shtml

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The BBC site on Dr. Who is nice. It provides tours inside the TARDIS and other tidbits. A well worth visit.

But...I have been waiting for the new Dr. Who for the longest, but somehow...I think I'm going to be dissapointed...

[atomant]

Help!

Does anyone have access to the SciFi channel?
The new Dr Who series is on tonight St Pat's Day. Can someone record the show for me?
8-10pm CST.

Thanks,

Bill

[katodog]

I'm recording the show for my cousin. It's on VHS, so if you can figure out;

#1, how to get the tape

#2, how to copy it,

I can let you do it

I'm still working out the bugs of using my computer to record. I'm trying to figure out which capture device to get. I don't want to spend alot of money, but I don't want a piece of crap. Once I get that all straightened out, anyone is welcome to whatever I record.

Let me know if you want the tape.

[starbux]

The show is pretty good, and I never got into Dr Who before. Sci-Fi has ads announcing the current season will be available on DVD in June I think.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

Malcolm,

I just recently saw the two episodes, last seasons and this one. I liked it, but I see a difference in this carnation of the Dr.

This one seems more aloof and disinterested in the affairs of the Humans. It's a bit more dark, and it's like he's tired of the folly and vulerability of the simple residents of this planet. It's almost like a personal thing now, him against the aliens.

I still need to finish seeing the last episode of him going into the distant future to watch the destruction of the Earth by the bloating of our Sun. I'm at the part of the human-skin creature death...in where he did not care if she died...very not like the old Dr.

But, I like it too. And hope to catch more...

[katodog]

I have downloaded all 14 episodes from the Doctor Who 2005 Series. The first thirteen came from one single torrent file, (Azureus, BitTorrent, etc.). Number 14, Christmas Invasion, I had to get seperate. The files were avi, so I converted them to dvd format.

I have watched most of them.

They are absolutely excellent.

Although now I like the new doctor, it did take getting used to. After the first episode, I figured out his personallity and quirks, and now I think he's an excellent choice.

If anyone wants to download them, go to the BitTorrent website and type in Doctor Who. You will need to have BitTorrent or Azureus to download the torrent files. If you have dialup, don't even bother. It probably would take a month to download.

If anyone wants info on how to do the torrnets, let me know.

[Chicago Astronomer - Astro Joe]

From Brian:

Still gotta watch that damn Dr. Who stuff. Those aren't releases at all, those are recorded off of the TV from pBS itself. I'll have to give you guys a review on it.

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Brian (NatureDevil), was gracious enough to pass along to me a huge bag - jam packed with many classic Dr.Who Episodes along - with a viewers guide to the shows. He gave them to me in early spring, but I have not had the chance to view them. I will totally enjoy the recordings during the upcoming cold and harsh winter.

Thanks oldman.

Kdog...

I haven't utilized the torrent system of downloads, but I do have the software. I'm not familiar with the newer Doctors tho, I'm still old school.

Good stuff!... ;D