Doctor Who travels to The SCI FI Channel

Gateworld ^ | 01/12/2006

[Darkwolf377]

Dullest...sci fi show...ever.

Whenever one criticizes this show, the fans respond that the show isn't about special effects or action. And yet the science fiction ideas are routine, and the characters are twits.

[rightwingintelligentsia]

I watched it here (in the U.S.) for several years in the late '70s, I believe on PBS. Tom Baker was by far the best of the Dr. Whos.

[andysandmikesmom]

I remember my boys watching Dr. Who, during the late 70s and early 80s, I think, when Tom Baker was in the role of Dr. Who...they loved the series, and watched it faithfully...then we moved, and the new area we moved to, had no TV coverage of Dr.Who, so they just did not watch it anymore...I also enjoyed watching it...so maybe now, with Sci-Fi channel picking it up, I will begin watching it again...thanks for the heads up on this one...

[PeaceBeWithYou]

Just like Battlescar Craplactica, huh?

[dhs12345]

Really like the old version from the 80s with Tom Baker and the Darlicks.

The cheesy special effects added character. Like listening to a weak AM radio station.

[Zeppo]

I was in London last April, and caught one show from the new series. Parts of it were interesting, but their casting was horrible. The latest guy that plays Dr. Who has the most insipid grin on his face at all times, and his "acting" (if you can call it that without laughing) ability is at best second rate...

[dhs12345]

Agreed.

[xcamel]

YES!

[Army Air Corps]

Baker was good. I also like Pertwee's rendition of The Doctor.

[aft_lizard]

I agree, how anybody can torture themselves with that refuse is beyond me.

[No Longer Free State]

ping

[xcamel]

I guess some should go back to watching the crap on Oxygen

[aft_lizard]

Battlestar has gone downhill since the first episode aired, I am perfectly happy watching reruns of the old episodes thank you very much.

[Panerai]

NEW Doctor Who on Sci-Fi ping !

[carlr]

I watched it here (in the U.S.) for several years in the late '70s, I believe on PBS. Tom Baker was by far the best of the Dr. Whos.

And Sarah Jane Smith ( Elisabeth Sladen ) for the guys.

[dhs12345]

Oh, man did I have a crush on her. Loved her accent.

Even better than Mrs. Peel.

[andysandmikesmom]

I never saw him...the only one we ever saw was Tom Baker, and we sure did like him...

[Army Air Corps]

Pertwee was the actor who immediately preceded Tom Baker (the 4th incarnation of the doctor). Sylvester McCoy also did a good job as the 7th incarnation/regeneration. Hartnell was a little spooky as the first incarnation.

[Army Air Corps]

Sarah Jane Smith was one of the best of the Doctor's stable o' chicks. Birgadier Leftbridge Stewart was also a good sidekick for The Doctor (he provided a stodgy foil for The Doctor).