Here in Canada, we got the first Doctor Who episodes on CBC. I was just a kid then. My friend quite enjoyed it, but I didn’t get it. But Tom Baker caught my attention and I’ve been a fan ever since. They do refer to past episodes that I very seldom recall.
Since the first episode aired the day after JFK’s assassination, that would somewhat restrict its possible audience… a new Doctor’s always a handy dropping-in point though, in case you’re curious.
It’s really not necessary to catch the show from William Hartnell to understand it. I caught Tom Baker first; then whatever MPT threw up before the BBC revived the series in 2005 and made them remove the older episodes. And yes, I’d seen all the Doctors by then, fairly much in order by the time Christopher Eccleston showed up. But at first I thought Roy and Kathy were in bed discussing Dr. Who; then I had to ask myself why they still had their glasses on in bed. I guess they’re true TV addicts, sitting on the couch in front of a screen that isn’t turned on.
Like @ K M – I started with Tom Baker. I still remember quite clearly seeing an episode with Daleks chasing Baker and they were on the second floor of a building that had no lift! Confused me no end. .But I did get to see most of the previous and first Doctors. Thanks to PBS out of Seattle. (they also gave us Red Dwarf). .The 50th anniversary specials were a hoot. Matt Smith, David Tenant, John Hurt and a special surprise at the end. Loved it!
Jonathan Mason about 10 years ago
How old is Roy? He should have grown out of Doctor Who by now.
Totalloser Premium Member about 10 years ago
If he had this feeling before Colin Baker played Dr. Who then he was correct about not liking the new Doctor
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 10 years ago
It’s not a public phone booth, it’s a police call box. Only cops get to use those. As long as they can determine that they’re not, in fact, a Tardis.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 10 years ago
I haven’t seen much. The last Doctor I saw was David Bradley- playing William Hartnell playing the Doctor.
johnzakour Premium Member about 10 years ago
Dr. Who is for everybody.
sbchamp about 10 years ago
Nowhere near as fickle as sports fans
ladykat about 10 years ago
Tom Baker was definitely the best Doctor Who, but they were all pretty good except for Colin Baker.
Thomas Scott Roberts creator about 10 years ago
I don’t think a lot of American fans got to see the beginning.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 10 years ago
Here in Canada, we got the first Doctor Who episodes on CBC. I was just a kid then. My friend quite enjoyed it, but I didn’t get it. But Tom Baker caught my attention and I’ve been a fan ever since. They do refer to past episodes that I very seldom recall.
Tân Coul about 10 years ago
Since the first episode aired the day after JFK’s assassination, that would somewhat restrict its possible audience… a new Doctor’s always a handy dropping-in point though, in case you’re curious.
K M about 10 years ago
It’s really not necessary to catch the show from William Hartnell to understand it. I caught Tom Baker first; then whatever MPT threw up before the BBC revived the series in 2005 and made them remove the older episodes. And yes, I’d seen all the Doctors by then, fairly much in order by the time Christopher Eccleston showed up. But at first I thought Roy and Kathy were in bed discussing Dr. Who; then I had to ask myself why they still had their glasses on in bed. I guess they’re true TV addicts, sitting on the couch in front of a screen that isn’t turned on.
Hunter7 about 10 years ago
Like @ K M – I started with Tom Baker. I still remember quite clearly seeing an episode with Daleks chasing Baker and they were on the second floor of a building that had no lift! Confused me no end. .But I did get to see most of the previous and first Doctors. Thanks to PBS out of Seattle. (they also gave us Red Dwarf). .The 50th anniversary specials were a hoot. Matt Smith, David Tenant, John Hurt and a special surprise at the end. Loved it!