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Thursday, August 05, 2004

The Return of Doctor Who

BBC is bringing back the cult TV show, Doctor Who. Some janitor cleaning out the prop room probably ran across the three Dalek props (I don't remember ever seeing more than three at one time) and threatened to throw the damn things out unless they actually used them.

Like James Bond, it is trendy to be illogically loyal to one particluar actor playing the part and minimize (if not chastise) all others, as if one actor embodied the quintessential uber-personification of the character. No doubt Tom Baker was the most memorable (most likely due to the scarf) but I did like Peter Davidson better. (even if he chose to wear celery as an outfit acouterment.)

My suggestion: keep the props and minimize the temptation to use CG effects. Keep the show campy and low-budget, otherwise you will turn off your "target market" who will, in turn, turn YOU off.

Exterminate!
-C

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