I loved Pertwee as the Doctor, and pretty much all of his stories. Generally being set on a modern day Earth around ten years in the future, it was very reminiscent to Quatermass. .Clever writing managed to weave in some subtle social comment on ecological and contemporary issues, without forcing it on the viewer.
A great Doctor, and a great period in the shows history, with some fabulous writing and performances. Also, the 4 and 6 episode per story format allowed more thorough story telling, and fuller character development.
Spearhead from Space gave me nightmares for months (I was 5 at the time, we stlll had a b&w telly (we got our first colour telebox sometime before the first repeat in June 71), which I think made it scarier ). Despite being stuck on dull old Earth for most of his tenure, there were some wonderful stories, and, of course, we had the Master too!
Although I'd watched the first two Doctors on a semi regular basis, Pertwee was the first Doctor when I never missed an episode. The same applied to Tom Baker. I did continue to watch until the classic series ended with Sly McCoy, but I think by then it had become a bit of a pantomime, with only a handful of stories holding my interest.
Wow. 55 years ago! I don't think I saw Pertwee's first season when it was first shown, but I did start watching not long after and loved it!
ReplyDeleteI loved Pertwee as the Doctor, and pretty much all of his stories. Generally being set on a modern day Earth around ten years in the future, it was very reminiscent to Quatermass. .Clever writing managed to weave in some subtle social comment on ecological and contemporary issues, without forcing it on the viewer.
DeleteA great Doctor, and a great period in the shows history, with some fabulous writing and performances.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the 4 and 6 episode per story format allowed more thorough story telling, and fuller character development.
That's very true, Mish. Sadly I don't think the binge-watching generation could wait for weekly installments! :D
DeleteSpearhead from Space gave me nightmares for months (I was 5 at the time, we stlll had a b&w telly (we got our first colour telebox sometime before the first repeat in June 71), which I think made it scarier ).
ReplyDeleteDespite being stuck on dull old Earth for most of his tenure, there were some wonderful stories, and, of course, we had the Master too!
Although I'd watched the first two Doctors on a semi regular basis, Pertwee was the first Doctor when I never missed an episode. The same applied to Tom Baker. I did continue to watch until the classic series ended with Sly McCoy, but I think by then it had become a bit of a pantomime, with only a handful of stories holding my interest.
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