From: "warpmedia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [H] OT: Great TV show - Dr Who
Rumor is SciFi had the option to carry Dr. Who but declined, stupid move
IMHO.
They actually ran some episodes several years ago but they never gave it a
chance. It was run at very odd times and they seem to think it was geared
strictly for little kids. How wrong they are!! I started seriously watching
(fan) with John Pertwee and have seen most all of the subsequent
episodes(that's a lot of seasons).
Just watched this a few nights ago and have to agree vs. what I watched
years ago this is light years better done production and still great Dr.
Who!
I had seen some of the original ones through the years and the very first
years were aimed at the children. Then something strange happened....it was
considered campy and the adults grabbed on and have ever since. That is why
the productions and effects have improved so much over the years. It used to
be really cheap to make,,,,,,,no more. Sure miss Tom Baker, though. He would
have been the greatest(probably was anyway) with all the new effects.
Brian Weeden wrote:
The BBC brought back Dr Who last year and it was pretty awesome. A
much improved script, acting, and effects over the old stuff while
still maintianing the style and humor of the original.
They just did a special that aired on Christmas Day "The Christmas
Invasion" as a prequel to the new season that was pretty awesome. Even my
non-scifi liking fiancee liked it.
Unfortunately, the only way to access these shows in the US is via
your friendly BitTorrent network. Season 1 should be available on DVD
here in the next month but the new season won't be out for another
year.
Great to hear from Who fans from both sides of the pond
Jeff
