Man, PBS was the best back in the 80's! I have so many fond memories of growing up during that time and watching PBS. Tom Baker and "Doctor Who" had a huge effect on me as a kid and I strongly feel that it made me a better person. The moral message of the show never went over my head. It stayed with me and I've always had compassion for others. Kids in America could desperately use that now. Perhaps PBS will put the classic series back on and kids today could discover it and learn well.
"I was lying on my mattress on the floor, being very self-conciously bohemian... feeling tragically sorry for myself..." I love the way that man has of describing himself. xD Tom Baker is just made of awesome.
the best doctor, imho, is missing. pat troughton was a really great actor and it's sad that so many of his episodes are missing from the bbc archives and will probably never be seen by the younger generations.
@diefortacos Troughton was a great Doctor and it's a shame that most of his stories are missing but I still feel that Tom Baker is the best and definitive Doctor. I do agree that kids today who are getting into "Doctor Who" should check out the Classic series first. Preferably, starting with the first 4 Doctors and the Peter Cushing films.
I wonder why it took off so well in America, it really isn't much like alot of American Sci-fi. Its a bit more anti-hero ish rather then Star Trek whiter than white characters.
einstein pay attention did you mis the part where they said the average AMERICAN who fan is between 24-32?!GOD YOU AMERICANS Are ALL BRAIN DEAD I SWEAR!
If you're talking to me then a) I'm not american, i'm british and b) It doesn't matter how old the average viewer is in America it was still made for British Television, for Children for Tea Time viewing. The age of the person watching it is entirely redundant, so flipping chill out.
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you missed the part where they said americans admit they watch it,and most are adults,in the UK they intended it as a kids show but
tons of adults watch it but are to wimpy to admit it..twat!ADULTS watch it you know that..you made a ridiculous statement..to feel intellectually superior which you are NOT..
Not quite sure why you are being so such an arsehole. I wasn't even having a go at doctor who, 'you twat'. I'm an adult and i'm a massive fan, maybe you should vent your spleen somewhere else, then calm down, and finaly think of a more constructive use of your time than having a go at other fans over a flippant comment.
I'm sure I'm only making this worse, but I've met Dr. Who fans of all ages from all over. Not just USA and Britain, but Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, and Hong Kong. One thing we all share is that we're all geeks. We are everything from the casual fan who keeps a 1-2 TARDIS stickers in their cubicle; to the fan who handknits a Who scarf, putting careful detail in the whole thing (guilty!). So, and I hope you forgive me for this, but can't we all just get along?
Well, there are two kinds of nerds: The Lisa Simpson kind and the Milhouse Vanhouten kind. The Milhouse kind will be a loyal fan no matter whether a thing is smart or not. The Lisa Simpson kind will be a fan if a thing manages to be smart in some way, but will not be a fan of the same thing if it stops being smart, after, say, it becomes a parody of itself...
I have a tiny, though perhaps wrong feeling that you're talking about Star Trek and William Shatner, in terms of "parody of itself". I'm between Milhouse fan and Lisa fan. I know Doctor Who has its bad moments, like Lisa (why oh why did they allow Kamelion to even exist? Why?!) But like Milhouse I go on loving it anyway.
I think it's pretty cool it was so popular in the US - nice that the UK can bring something there (in terms of TV shows) and make it big. It's quite funny, looking at all the American fans getting excited, as in my mind Doctor Who is such a British institution, but of course when you read up, it was popular in many countries..
Who is definately one of those science fiction shows that absolutely anyone can enjoy, kids to old people. This is why it's so treasured (especially in the UK) as opposed to other sci-fi shows.
The funny thing is, I only saw this on PBS stations starting in 1970. I always saw this show on a PBS station, and there were lots of repeats so it was hard for me to figure out who was first.
A fascinating wiew of the series from an american perspective; I would guess the biggest fanbase is the East coast/new england region;US fans,please correct me if I'm wrong!
Great I love seeing Tom Baker! I went to two Doctor Who conventions one Dec of 1989 with Peter Davison and one in 1991 with Slyvester Mccoy and Colin Baker. I wish I would've went one with Tom Baker. The last I heard is that he doesn't really dp them anymore 'cause he has really bad arthritis and doesn't like to travel long distances anymore.
ohhhh lord i remember seeing this in the late 80s. ohhhh.....lord. it was on between "arc of infinity" and "the five doctors." ohhhh... it hurts my soul.
I agree with Issac Asimov about science fiction. There is a lot of grown up SF out there: HG Wells, Asimov Bradbury and John Wyndham to name but a few in genre who've written adult themes and not just childish nuance.
"Creation" did many joint Star Trek/Doctor Who conventions back in the '80s (doubling their base to bring in more money???). I remember going to one in Chicago with Walter Koenig and Sarah Sutton
Remote controlled K-9! WANT!
EmmyBea 3 months ago
I think I would die of happiness if I were able to go to one.
RainbowHanryu 4 months ago
Man, PBS was the best back in the 80's! I have so many fond memories of growing up during that time and watching PBS. Tom Baker and "Doctor Who" had a huge effect on me as a kid and I strongly feel that it made me a better person. The moral message of the show never went over my head. It stayed with me and I've always had compassion for others. Kids in America could desperately use that now. Perhaps PBS will put the classic series back on and kids today could discover it and learn well.
MetalheadJay78 6 months ago in playlist DR Who's Who's who
@supereverythingcool
Really? Next time your going to insult americans, at least learn how to spell American
CheerleadersLuvMJ 10 months ago
fuck ameracans
SuperEverythingcool 1 year ago
@SuperEverythingcool Go eat a sausage and choke on it
MrTheoriginalderek 1 year ago
"I was lying on my mattress on the floor, being very self-conciously bohemian... feeling tragically sorry for myself..." I love the way that man has of describing himself. xD Tom Baker is just made of awesome.
spiritmuse90210 1 year ago 2
This Eric Luskin guy looks like the Yorkshire Ripper
fifiragdoll 1 year ago
RIP Ian Mater aka harry sullivan
0doctor0who0 1 year ago 3
wow so that's what cons were like in the 80s lol
furryluv 2 years ago 3
My God... the HAIR.
*has flashbacks*
iamhewolf 2 years ago 2
Tom Baker is made of win.
Also, is it just me, or is the whole convention populated by the cast of Napoleon Dynamite? In a good way.
Rozilla 2 years ago 2
Well, Napoleon Dynamite used a heavy dose of early Eighties' fashions.
Which is why this documentary looks that way.
MoltenPlastic 2 years ago
I need that Scarf...
DaibloDBZ 2 years ago
@DaibloDBZ same.....must purchase....
MargflowerProduction 2 years ago
the best doctor, imho, is missing. pat troughton was a really great actor and it's sad that so many of his episodes are missing from the bbc archives and will probably never be seen by the younger generations.
diefortacos 3 years ago 8
@diefortacos Troughton was a great Doctor and it's a shame that most of his stories are missing but I still feel that Tom Baker is the best and definitive Doctor. I do agree that kids today who are getting into "Doctor Who" should check out the Classic series first. Preferably, starting with the first 4 Doctors and the Peter Cushing films.
MetalheadJay78 6 months ago in playlist DR Who's Who's who
I LOVE Colin, MY Doctor!
It's great to see Tom, Peter and Jon as themselves, wonderful people.
anton1990 3 years ago 2
I'd love a revisiting of this documentary!
Grantwebb13 3 years ago
Tom Baker blows my mind with his awesomeness, as usual!
"please, please no, I don't mean in the biblical sense." ha ha
LadyEdgar 3 years ago 4
I agree, while I liked 90% of the Doctors, He is the ULTIMATE.
smokeyquartz17 3 years ago 3
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which one didnt you like out of interest?
banneradders 3 years ago
Isaac Asimov's muttonchops are simply amazing.
homgprdgn 3 years ago 10
As usual Tom steals the show! Great interview, thanks for posting.
mystykit 3 years ago 2
I love that "Don't step on my scarf" pin...I must have it!!!
FlowerGirl9016 3 years ago 3
OMG Girls dressed as The Doctor!!!! OMG!!
doctoroftardis1963 4 years ago
I wonder why it took off so well in America, it really isn't much like alot of American Sci-fi. Its a bit more anti-hero ish rather then Star Trek whiter than white characters.
amazingrandy900 4 years ago
thats why it tok off..was dirty harry whiter than white..?harry callihan in space what could be more american..
revengeofcleveland 4 years ago
With all due respect Dirty Harry isn't a Childrens TV show going out at tea time on a saturday night. Thats like comparing Bagpuss with Deathwish 3.
amazingrandy900 4 years ago
einstein pay attention did you mis the part where they said the average AMERICAN who fan is between 24-32?!GOD YOU AMERICANS Are ALL BRAIN DEAD I SWEAR!
archiebunkerville 4 years ago
If you're talking to me then a) I'm not american, i'm british and b) It doesn't matter how old the average viewer is in America it was still made for British Television, for Children for Tea Time viewing. The age of the person watching it is entirely redundant, so flipping chill out.
amazingrandy900 4 years ago 2
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you missed the part where they said americans admit they watch it,and most are adults,in the UK they intended it as a kids show but
tons of adults watch it but are to wimpy to admit it..twat!ADULTS watch it you know that..you made a ridiculous statement..to feel intellectually superior which you are NOT..
revengeofcleveland 4 years ago
Not quite sure why you are being so such an arsehole. I wasn't even having a go at doctor who, 'you twat'. I'm an adult and i'm a massive fan, maybe you should vent your spleen somewhere else, then calm down, and finaly think of a more constructive use of your time than having a go at other fans over a flippant comment.
amazingrandy900 4 years ago 2
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wanker
revengeofcleveland 4 years ago
genius
amazingrandy900 4 years ago
meisceoir
revengeofcleveland 4 years ago
I'm sure I'm only making this worse, but I've met Dr. Who fans of all ages from all over. Not just USA and Britain, but Canada, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Japan, Australia, and Hong Kong. One thing we all share is that we're all geeks. We are everything from the casual fan who keeps a 1-2 TARDIS stickers in their cubicle; to the fan who handknits a Who scarf, putting careful detail in the whole thing (guilty!). So, and I hope you forgive me for this, but can't we all just get along?
penguinsloveDW 3 years ago
both me and archie would be classified as PSYCHOTIC geeks ;D
revengeofcleveland 3 years ago
Well, there are two kinds of nerds: The Lisa Simpson kind and the Milhouse Vanhouten kind. The Milhouse kind will be a loyal fan no matter whether a thing is smart or not. The Lisa Simpson kind will be a fan if a thing manages to be smart in some way, but will not be a fan of the same thing if it stops being smart, after, say, it becomes a parody of itself...
prayfertrey 3 years ago
I have a tiny, though perhaps wrong feeling that you're talking about Star Trek and William Shatner, in terms of "parody of itself". I'm between Milhouse fan and Lisa fan. I know Doctor Who has its bad moments, like Lisa (why oh why did they allow Kamelion to even exist? Why?!) But like Milhouse I go on loving it anyway.
penguinsloveDW 3 years ago
I think it's pretty cool it was so popular in the US - nice that the UK can bring something there (in terms of TV shows) and make it big. It's quite funny, looking at all the American fans getting excited, as in my mind Doctor Who is such a British institution, but of course when you read up, it was popular in many countries..
DistantCousin 3 years ago
It's been possible for an English show to have MORE success here than over there... I believe that was the case with "Are You Being Served".
StephanieLives 3 years ago
Who is definately one of those science fiction shows that absolutely anyone can enjoy, kids to old people. This is why it's so treasured (especially in the UK) as opposed to other sci-fi shows.
It had an extra quality.
Tetrisrock 4 years ago 4
Colin Baker IS Doctor Who..............and Tom Baker "was" Doctor Who.
StarshipTrooper32 4 years ago 2
The funny thing is, I only saw this on PBS stations starting in 1970. I always saw this show on a PBS station, and there were lots of repeats so it was hard for me to figure out who was first.
Bullettube 4 years ago 2
A fascinating wiew of the series from an american perspective; I would guess the biggest fanbase is the East coast/new england region;US fans,please correct me if I'm wrong!
DFORCE1969 4 years ago
Great I love seeing Tom Baker! I went to two Doctor Who conventions one Dec of 1989 with Peter Davison and one in 1991 with Slyvester Mccoy and Colin Baker. I wish I would've went one with Tom Baker. The last I heard is that he doesn't really dp them anymore 'cause he has really bad arthritis and doesn't like to travel long distances anymore.
nyssa7 4 years ago
ohhhh lord i remember seeing this in the late 80s. ohhhh.....lord. it was on between "arc of infinity" and "the five doctors." ohhhh... it hurts my soul.
sycoraxrock 4 years ago
I agree with Issac Asimov about science fiction. There is a lot of grown up SF out there: HG Wells, Asimov Bradbury and John Wyndham to name but a few in genre who've written adult themes and not just childish nuance.
Gayunderweather 4 years ago
Thank god Doctor who is a mainstream sucess again. At this point it was a show for fans.
badhead 4 years ago
Issac Asimov, kick ass!
HCShannon 4 years ago
this aired on the new jersey network. They were known for airing every saturday night from 1983 till at least 1988..i think
BabyPengy 4 years ago
What's a Star Trek actor doing at a Who convention?
DrSeussThing1 4 years ago
"Creation" did many joint Star Trek/Doctor Who conventions back in the '80s (doubling their base to bring in more money???). I remember going to one in Chicago with Walter Koenig and Sarah Sutton
lesather 4 years ago
He needed the money!
HCShannon 4 years ago
Because Doctor Who is part of StarTrek. LOL.
WarshipAngelus 4 years ago
god it's so 80s. *shudder*
greypilgrim26 4 years ago
got that right.
DrSeussThing1 4 years ago
Plus the Cybermen will become the Borg in the 23th century. LOL.
WarshipAngelus 4 years ago