mhauck (10/26/82)
To Gregg Wolff: Thank you for the Dr. Who story guide. My husband has been looking for something like it. My brother-in-law loved it. If you have anything else on The Doctor please post it. A Doctor Who fan
honton (12/05/82)
My sister recently became a Dr. Who fan and wants to know where she might get a hold of posters of the characters, etc. Please send me any pointers to such items. Also, Dr. Who fans, can you send your favorite plot, trivia, history etc? thanks, chas ( ..decvax!cwruecmp!honton)
gba (12/13/82)
I would appreciate help in finding where Dr. Who items such as a hat and scarf can be purchased in the Chicago area. Please reply by direct mail. Thanks. George Adams pur-ee!gba
WADA@SANDIA.ARPA (06/20/83)
From: Michi Wada <WADA@SANDIA.ARPA>
According to my main source of Dr. Who information the first season
with Peter Davison as the Doctor was being shown on PBS in Miami. North
Carolina's PBS station is now showing Dr. Who episodes with Jon Pertwee
(Doctor #3) as the Doctor. Chicago is also showing the Dr. Who stories
with Jon Pertwee as the Doctor, but has edited them into movie versions.
The second season of Davison consisted of the following stories, each
one consisting of 4 parts except the last one which had only 2 parts to it.
Right now I have only the titles on hand. More details to follow when I
can remember to write it all down.
SECOND SEASON (DAVISON)
Arc of Infinity
Snakedance
Mawdryn Undead
Terminus
Enlightenment
King's Demons
-------kah120@ihuxn.UUCP (07/07/83)
The other day I saw a commercial on WFLD (Chicago) for a Whovian Tour. The number that was given for information was 1-800-call who. I tried calling this number but it was always busy. Can anyone give me any insight to just what this tour is about. I myself have never heard of it before so any information that can be offered is appreciated. Also, I remember reading awhile back about the availability of TARDIS banks at a bookstore somewhere in LONDON. Well if that is what you are after, I spotted a few at Paradise Books in Naperville, IL. They have a few in stock along with a fair collection of books and albums. Their stock is usually small and these items appear to go fast. Ken Heitke
jgd@ih1ap.UUCP (09/12/83)
This is my first attempt at posting news.
I am a Dr.Who finatic and would like to read more articles about the t.v. program. For instance, information from Dr. Who
Monthly which I don't have the opportunity to read. Or possibly some explanations about myterious scenes which are left unexplained. Hope this xmission works.WADA@SANDIA.ARPA (12/09/83)
From: Michi Wada <WADA@SANDIA.ARPA> Some questions with regards to the special that have not yet been asked: 1) Can anybody explain how the second Doctor knew that Jamie and Zoe should have no memory of him and the Brigadier? Jamie's and Zoe's memories of their adventures with the Doctor were taken away from them by the Time Lords in the same story where the second Doctor was standing trial. The result of the trial was that he underwent a forced regeneration and was exiled to earth. The second Doctor should have no knowledge that Jamie's and Zoe's memories of him did not exist because that should have been in his future. 2) Where was Chameleon(sp?)? Chameleon became one of the Doctor's companions at the end of Davison's second season (the last story shown in England before the special was shown). Where was he(it) when all this occurred? For anybody wondering Chameleon is a shape changing android. Michi Wada Sandia National Laboratories Albuquerque, N.M. -------
sonia%aids-unix@sri-unix.UUCP (01/03/84)
From: Sonia Schwartzberg <sonia@aids-unix> On New Year's Eve I saw my first Dr. Who series, and I have only one question: How does the lady keep that hat from falling off of her head??????
LS.SRB%EE@sri-unix.UUCP (03/10/84)
From: "Stephen R. Balzac" <LS.SRB@EE> Having just seen the Five Doctors, I have one question: Which is which? I know Baker and Davison, but I don't know who played the old man, the short one who looks vaguely like Moe Howard, and the fancy one with white hair. Would someone in possession of such information care to pass it on? Thanks. By the way, I recall reading some while back that there was a Dr. Who archive on line somewhere. Could someone tell me where I can find it? Thanks.
LS.SRB%EE@sri-unix.UUCP (03/27/84)
From: "Stephen R. Balzac" <LS.SRB@EE> I recall reading in a previous issue sometime ago that there exists a Dr. Who archive on some net site, accessable through anonymous ftp. Anyone happen to know where it is, if it still exists?
DBarker@HIS-PHOENIX-MULTICS.ARPA (06/18/84)
From: Deryk Barker <DBarker@HIS-PHOENIX-MULTICS.ARPA>
Jelly babies are really what they sound like - they are sweets about an
inch long made from jelly and made in a roughly humanoid shape. They
are very common in the UK and generally come in a mixture of the
following colours: Red, Green, Yellow and Black.
deryk.@RUTGERS.ARPA:andy_leslie%perch.DEC@decwrl.ARPA (02/07/85)
From: andy_leslie%perch.DEC@decwrl.ARPA (Don Quixote ^ ) >From: ihlpg!jcgowl@topaz (r. gowland) >Subject: Re: Whoites vs Trekies >Date: 1 Feb 85 16:09:37 GMT > >Part of the reason why the Dr. Who show doesn't seem to have such a >big following in the UK is that it is made for and aimed at children >in the age-group from 5 to 12. It is broadcast in prime childrens' >viewing timeslots, usually 5pm Saturday with sometimes repeats at >6pm on a Monday. It is acknowledged by many that the programme is >for kids, but loved by adults. I *like* (as opposed to *love*) it, >but prefer Star Trek which comes at us in 50 minutes complete >programmes. Dr. Who (as Richard Jeffreys probably pointed out) is >shown over 4, 5 or 6 weeks at 25 minutes per episode. ihlpg!jcgowl >Roger R. Gowland at Indian Hill (temporarily) Tom Baker was interviewed on the BBC at a US convention and what he said (more or less) was that the Brits don't quite go over the top in the way that American fans do. He also said he failed to understand the fuss, pretty ordinairy part really, but at least it got him free US trips. The conventionite, be (s)he 'Trekkie' or 'Whoite' is quintissentially american and the antics at these confirm many Brits fears about american sanity :-) Over the years Dr Who has been shown in several formats. For many years this was Saturday night at some time between 5 and 6:30 pm, episode lengths varying from 20 to 45 minutes. Longest story in terms of episodes was probably 'Daleks invade the earth' which was screened in the mid-sixties and lasted about 13 episodes. (Forgive an old memory if thats inexact) A couple of years ago the format became twice-weekly on weekday evenings at 7:00 pm, length about 25 mins. Questions were asked in Parliament ( I kid you not ) about this shift in the schedules, eventually the furore died down on a promise of a resumption of normal timing. This year, Dr Who stories consist of 2 * 45 min episodes and it is back to Saturday evenings at 5pm-ish. The writing is much better than of late but the models of spaceports and suchlike are still in the 1950's papier mache' style. (As well as the above, there have been compilations, whole stories told in 1 hour 'specials', put in to the summer schedules) It may well have been the original intention to appeal to children of 10 and under, but children under 100 seem to like it instead. I have watched every episode since 1962, either in serial or 'special' mode. I would like to comment on the 'plots' debate. Dr Who plots have varied wildly over the years from the inane to the insane, from good to superlative. Some of the best stuff I have seen for ages is in the current series. But several mainstays of the series have been changing. The Tardis has regained its chameleon ability, although screwed up ( a church organ in a scrap yard [?!] ) and the Doctor has actually gotten in a fight and beaten up a human opponent. He is far more agressive than days of yor. He has killed Cybermen and friendly characters have been killed. In recent times the worst that would have happened is that they would have caught a cold (with the notable exception of Adric). Indeed, I think that had all the old mainstays been left intact, Dr Who would have drifted into a shadow of its former self and been canned in short time. As to Star Trek, well, its very nice for a 17 year old series, still pretty much a macho-man yarn, some stories stick in the mind ( remember the demented singing of "I'll take you home again, Kathleen" over the ships tannoy episode?), others stick in the Mudd. It is important to remember that Star Trek suffered far fewer constraints than Dr Who ( the hero was allowed romance, for one ). AND IT FINISHED. It is always easier to forgive mistakes in the old than in the new. forgive the rambling... Andy (<>^<>) Leslie ARPA: andy_leslie%perch.DEC@decwrl.ARPA UUCP: {allegra, decvax, ihnp4, ucbvax} !decwrl!dec-rhea!dec-perch!andy_leslie USPS: Digital Equipment Corp., UVO-7 Jays Close, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England. Tel: +44 256 56101 x3615 Tue 5-Feb-1985 11:48 (<>^<>) Time - UK CSSC CIC Basingstoke England
@RUTGERS.ARPA:TIGQC356%CUNYVM.BITNET@WISCVM.ARPA (02/13/85)
From: Mark F Rand <TIGQC356%CUNYVM.BITNET@WISCVM.ARPA> Hello.. Here in the New York City area there are two channels showing Dr. Who (channels 21 and 50). Channel 21 shows Dr. Who in 1/2 hour episodes every weekday at 7pm. Channel 50 shows Dr. Who in entire episodes once a week on Sat. 9pm- 10:30(unless interrupted by a beg-a-thon). Dr. Who used to also be shown on channel 9 on Sat. mornings, but they kept repeating the same 10 or 12 episodes over and over(for a year and a half). (These episodes starred Tom Baker) Eventually they couldn't repeat anymore so they replaced Dr. Who with wrestling(!!). Channel 21 has gone thru the whole of Tom Baker and Peter Davidson now and is now starting over from beginning of Tom Baker. Channel 50 has also gone from Tom Baker thru Peter Davidson, but is now going to show the Pertwee episodes starting this Saturday.(The only time I've seen Pertwee was in the "5 Doctors" episode.) This Saturday when I turned to 50 to see Dr. Who, I was instead shown a show called "K9 and Company" with K9 and Sarah Jane Smith.. I have never seen (nor heard of) this show before.. Is this show still running?? Does the Dr. ever make a guest appearance?? See ya fellow SF fans!! Mark Rand (Tigqc356@Cunyvm) (New York City - Queesn College)
guy@anasazi.UUCP (Guy Finney) (02/14/85)
> From: Mark F Rand <TIGQC356%CUNYVM.BITNET@WISCVM.ARPA> > > This Saturday when I turned to 50 to see Dr. Who, I was instead shown > a show called "K9 and Company" with K9 and Sarah Jane Smith.. > I have never seen (nor heard of) this show before.. > Is this show still running?? Does the Dr. ever make a guest appearance?? My "Dr. Who: A Celebration..." book reveals that "K9 & Co." was a pilot for a proposed spinoff series which was never picked up. Every wonder why K9 showed up with Sarah in "The Five Doctors"?. That's why. -- Guy Finney {decvax|ihnp4|hao}!noao!terak!anasazi!guy
mt528@uiucuxa.UUCP (02/18/85)
K9 & Company was indeed a pilot for a children's show, but due to low ratings,it never got more shows made. It's still a novelty in that it's the only show to follow the "further adventures" of a companion, so it's sort of a Dr. Who staple (like the two movies). No, the Dr. didn't show up in that show (so he didn't show up in the "series"). JNT says K9 will *never*, ever return to the set of Doctor Who. He said: "Since we were the first show to introduce a cutesy robot dog, I figured we should be the first to get rid of one. And, no, I will never bring back the mangy mechanical mutt. Never." He says, though, the the Sonic Screwdriver may make a comeback next season (next in England, that is).
ckuppe@spock.UUCP (Charles A. Kupperman '87 ) (02/19/85)
The episode to which you are referring is in fact, "The Dalek Master Plan." It was a twelve parter with a 1 episode prequel that didn't feature the Doctor. What do you mean it's regained its chameleon ability? That had best not be permanent. There was a huge letter writing campaign last year against changing the familiar Police Box, which John Nathan-Turner thought was better known than a real police box, and thus subverting British history. He finally promised it would never change! Somehow, it'll break down again, I'm sure, and we'll have that old blue box again... Or else I'll commit suicide like the officers of the Australian Dr. Who fan club...
@RUTGERS.ARPA:milne@uci-icse (03/16/85)
From: Alastair Milne <milne@uci-icse> I am just about willing to swear that the man's name is Peter DAVISON, not DAVIDSON. I have seen him in two other things: one an unmentionably silly episode of The Tomorrow People (so bad I mention it only for completeness' sake), and the other the very good part of Tristan Farnon in the TV series All Creatures Great and Small, adapted from James Herriot's semi-autobiographical books about his life as a veterinarian in Yorkshire during the 30's. Not science-fiction at all, but wonderful stories nevertheless. Davison is very believable and sympathetic as Tristan. Unfortunately I've had no chance to see him as the Doctor, because in our area (Orange County, south of Los Angeles), they are only showing the Tom Baker episodes: Logopolis, which ended with Baker regenerating into Davison, was followed immediately by Robot, which starts with Jon Pertwee regenerating into Baker. So I am still waiting for Davison. By the way, anybody know of any relation between Tom Baker and Colin Baker? Alastair Milne (NOT the Director General of the BBC)
@RUTGERS.ARPA:KELNER@LL.ARPA (03/18/85)
From: <KELNER@LL.ARPA>
An English friend of mine would like to add his 'tuppence' to the
discussion of DR. Who.
I've included his message below:
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I was prompted to write to the Newsletter by the recent
correspondence about the best/worst etc. of Dr. Who's companions.
Since I have been watching the show since it started in the early
Sixties, I suppose I qualify as somewhat of a fanatic, but here are my
thoughts anyway.
The shows starring the first two Doctors (William Hartnell and
Patrick Troughton) have never been shown in the U.S.A., as far as I can
tell, so I won't try and drag out my fading memories of the companions
of these Dr.s - I'll confine my suggestions to the companions of Jon
Pertwee, Tom Baker and Peter Davison.
Most Useful to the Dr:- Leela
The combination of the Dr's intelligence with her cunning and
instincts was a formidable team. She also seemed to be the only one in
the show with enough sense to pick up a weapon from a fallen enemy and
use it.
Most Likeable as a Person:- Jo Grant
This is of course rather subjective, but she always seemed to me the
friendliest of all the companions. Jon Pertwee's Dr. seemed to think
so too, he's almost in tears at the end of 'The Green Death' when she
leaves him to run up the Amazon and pick mushrooms(?). Surely this has
to be the saddest leave-taking of all, with Pertwee driving into the
sunset with only his vintage car 'Bessie' left to talk to...
Most Natural:- Sarah Jane Smith
By this, I mean that she seemed to have the same reactions to the
strange and dangerous events around her as an ordinary Earthling might
have. Because of this she could take the part of the viewer, who could
imagine him or herself in a similar situation thinking or doing the
same thing. She should also get a vote for longevity - I think she was
the longest-serving companion, although I can't be sure.
Nastiest:- Turlough
No argument here, this character was thoroughly unpleasant - I kept
hoping he would get skewered or dismembered or something equally
painful. This may be a tribute to the acting capabilities of Mark
Strickson, but having a traitor in the Tardis was an experiment I hope
the BBC will not repeat (assuming they continue the show - have you all
written your letters of protest yet ?).
Most of the others were quite capable in their own way, but the ones
above really stand out in my mind.
On a separate topic, what is it about Peter Davison's Dr. that
people seem to dislike? I've read lots of comments about the BBC's
alleged mistake in hiring him, but I thought he did a fairly good job.
I suspect that a lot of the problem is that many people had only seen
Tom Baker until then. Tom served so long (and ably) in the role that I
think viewers thought any replacement had to replicate his mannerisms
to be a convincing Dr Who - not the case of course. He also had no
really interesting companions, as you can see from my list above. All
in all, a bad rap, I think.
Mike Jordan
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All I can add to this is:
1) I have high hopes for Peri. I only saw her in one show though, so
I'll have to wait and see.
2) I think Peter Davison was very good. The first show was a bit weak,
but he rapidly became quite good.
Bob Kelner (KELNER at LL)
@RUTGERS.ARPA:RTaylor.9993iLONS@RADC-MULTICS.ARPA (03/19/85)
From: " Roz " <RTaylor@RADC-MULTICS.ARPA>
Alastair (Milne) is right...it IS Peter Davison rather than Davidson!
We (Central New york) had been in the Tom Baker loop for at least two
years...this year (last 6 months +/-) we have been treated to the Peter
Davison "movies". The current membership drive for WCNY says they
(WCNY) have bought the Pertwee episodes for $25K (!), I am looking
forward to seeing those for the first time!
It has taken me awhile to get used to Davison as the Doctor, but I
was always familiar with his Tristan character--which helped, I think.
My son still prefers Tom Baker, but since he is only 6 with a 1930
bedtime, he rarely gets to see the "All Creatures Great and Small"
stories.
Rozdemillo@uwmacc.UUCP (Rob DeMillo) (03/28/85)
> ... and the other the very good part of Tristan Farnon > in the TV series All Creatures Great and Small, adapted from James Herriot's > semi-autobiographical books about his life as a veterinarian in Yorkshire > during the 30's. Not science-fiction at all, but wonderful stories > nevertheless. Davison is very believable and sympathetic as Tristan. > Unfortunately I've had no chance to see him as the Doctor, because in our area > (Orange County, south of Los Angeles), they are only showing the Tom Baker > episodes: Logopolis, which ended with Baker regenerating into Davison, was > followed immediately by Robot, which starts with Jon Pertwee > regenerating into Baker. So I am still waiting for Davison. I find Davison as the Doctor quite charming, as are the reset of the Doctors. One point that you might find interesting: I heard John Nathan-Turner (the current Dr. Who producer) say that he wanted a younger Doctor to replace Baker. He was looking around for another, when he saw Davison on "All Creatures..." he called him up the next day, and the search was over.... > By the way, anybody know of any relation between Tom Baker and Colin Baker? > > Alastair Milne > (NOT the Director General of the BBC) On the same program where I saw J N-T say the above, I also heard him say: "Nope, no connection at all...." -- --- Rob DeMillo Madison Academic Computer Center ...seismo!uwvax!uwmacc!demillo / =|-- = \ = [][][] "...I don't know what this thing does, but it's pointing in your direction."
li63sfh@sdcc7.UUCP (Philip Kao) (04/23/85)
so boys and girls, it's trivia time
i got this letter from a potential roommate who is in love
with Dr. Who...bad sign????...who the ____ is Dr. Who?
please reply by email if possible, i mmay not read all of these
news groups often enough.
uucp : ...!{ucbvax,ihnp4,noscvax}!sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}
arpa : sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}@{Berkeley,Nosc}
CS-Net : (none)
Bit-Net: sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}%WISCVM
Dec-Net: ihnp4!sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}%DECWRL
-dragon pupli63sfh@sdcc7.UUCP (Philip Kao) (04/23/85)
i recently received a letter from a possible roommate.
that person talked about Dr. Who.
well who the ____ is Dr. Who ?!?!?
am i living under a rock or what ?
please reply by email since i don't always have the time
to read all of the above newsgroups.
uucp : ...!{ucbvax,ihnp4,noscvax}!sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}
arpa : sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}@{Berkeley,Nosc}
CS-Net : (none)
Bit-Net: sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}%WISCVM
Dec-Net: ihnp4!sdcsvax!sdcc7!{li63sfh}%DECWRL
thanx
- dragon puppercus@acf4.UUCP (Allon G. Percus) (04/26/85)
This is cross-posted from net.tv:
/* acf4:net.tv / percus@acf4.UUCP (Allon G. Percus) / 3:28 pm Apr 26, 1985 */
NO, IT IS NOT A BAD SIGN.
Dr. Who is a great show about the Doctor, an interplanetary time
traveller, "who risks his skin outwitting harsh fiends: a
champion of universal freedom." Almost everyone who starts
watching falls in love with the show: The Doctor has been
played by six actors over a period of 22 years. (This is
because the Doctor doesn't die really, he can "regenerate"
up to twelve times.) The character has developed into
an unpredictable, eccentric, and often extremely humorous
figure. For those interested, there is a net.tv.drwho
existing.
ADVICE: WATCH DR. WHO, and decide for yourself (It may seem
a bit stupid at first, but you'll love it after the
second time).
A. G. Percus
(ARPA) percus@acf4
(NYU) percus.acf4
(UUCP) ...!ihnp4!cmcl2!acf4!percus
/* ---------- */dac1@ukc.UUCP (D.Caldwell) (05/03/85)
Dear Philip Kao - Yes, you are living under a rock. - David Caldwell, Canterbury, England.
dac1@ukc.UUCP (D.Caldwell) (05/03/85)
In fact, Philip, being in love with Dr Who is definitely a good sign. Perhaps he will be able to enhance your education. - David Caldwell, Canterbury, England.
earl@BRL.ARPA@caip.RUTGERS.EDU (02/11/86)
From: Earl Weaver (VLD/ASB) <earl@BRL.ARPA> Dr. Who has been playing in the Baltimore (MD) area and has gotten to the point that he has a new sidekick Romano. Unfortunately, I must now make a decision as to whether to forego watching it in favor of a higher priority activity. Anybody who knows the Dr. Who series can help me out; will Romano ever dress the way Leela did?
ins_bjab@jhunix.UUCP (Jessica A Browner) (02/13/86)
> Dr. Who has been playing in the Baltimore (MD) area and has gotten to the > point that he has a new sidekick Romano. Unfortunately, I must now make > a decision as to whether to forego watching it in favor of a higher priority > activity. Anybody who knows the Dr. Who series can help me out; will > Romano ever dress the way Leela did? No, sorry, Romana will never dress the way Leela did (and neither will anyone else, for that matter). But if you keep watching, you still have Tegan's leather mini-skirt and Peri's bikini to look forward to! Jessica :-)
kayuucee@cvl.UUCP (02/14/86)
> No, sorry, Romana will never dress the way Leela did (and neither will > anyone else, for that matter). But if you keep watching, you still have > Tegan's leather mini-skirt and Peri's bikini to look forward to! > > Jessica :-) I'm afraid not. All we get in the Washington D.C/Baltimore area is Tom Baker's Doctor and THAT'S ALL. We are on the third time around with the fourth Doctor since I got interested in watching Doctor Who. It doesn't look like we'll ever see anyother except at cons. Star-Lord They were in the wrong place at the wrong time. Naturally they became heroes.