The Campaign For Travels To Other Planets

[Loner]

I started that thread so he wouldn't be mentioned here but then defeated the point by going and mentioning him!

DOH!

[Briareus Delta]

Never mind. Care for a jelly baby?

[SmoothasSilk]

Originally Posted by Loner

Aw! I loved those Tom Baker episodes and Leila was a nice change from previous companions. Bring back the jelly babies!

I do like the current episodes better than the old Dr Who.

And let's not ever mention Sylvester McCoy. Ever. *spits on ground*

Excuse ME! But Sylvestor McCoy was MY Doctor Who, and as far as I am concerned the BEST one ever... I have also met him and he is a lovely wonderful actor and man... don't ever make fun of him again!!!!!

I only got into Doctor Who because of Sylvestor McCoy. Without him, I would NEVER have gone near it!

[Briareus Delta]

Originally Posted by SmoothasSilk

Sylvestor McCoy was MY Doctor Who, and as far as I am concerned the BEST one ever...

Oh, bad luck. Have you considered counselling? It's marvellous what they can do these days.

[Winters_Sorrow]

Sylvester McCoy was the Dr Who I grew up with too.
I count watching that programme as a major influence for me into reading...
Having said that, Christopher Eccleston managed the impossible and made himself even more hammy and less likeable than 'the Timmy Mallett Dr Who'.

[SmoothasSilk]

Sorry, Briarieus but I found that comment insulting! No, I don't need counselling, and if all you lot are going to do is insult a talented actor that made a part his own, then I won't comment on this thread... I have seen him act on stage, and he has a presence, an aura and a wonderful approachableness about him... I will no longer be visiting this thread, because I know that others like me thinks he was the best Dr!

If ANYONE remembers the fantastic way he also did Jackanory at around the same time then they would understand why I loved him... I think he was the BEST and I don't care... if Signatures were allowed on this forum then I'd have one of HIM in there.

[Briareus Delta]

Originally Posted by SmoothasSilk

Sorry, Briarieus but I found that comment insulting! No, I don't need counselling, and if all you lot are going to do is insult a talented actor that made a part his own

Obviously, SaS, you're not going to read this but just in case and for the benefit of others....

There was no intention to insult either you or Sylvester McCoy. It was just my sense of humour. I thought a bit of banter was part of what made this site a nice place to visit.

I did not insult Mr McCoy at all. He is a talented actor and he did make the part his own (as do all actors who portray the Doctor) but I did not enjoy his portrayal. His tenure also coincided with a decline in popularity of the show that led to its cancellation and I know a lot of Doctor Who fans who feel the same about that period. So he is, in my humble opinion, the worst Doctor but there are many other opinions out there, all equally valid.

You're not the first person to struggle with my (weird) sense of humour and you almost certainly won't be the last. If you were offended in any way at all, I apologise.

Now, I'm off for an hour or two of self-flagellation.

[Loner]

Originally Posted by Briareus Delta

I did not insult Mr McCoy at all. He is a talented actor and he did make the part his own (as do all actors who portray the Doctor) but I did not enjoy his portrayal.

Aha! Exactly what I was about to say. I did not wish to say he's a bad actor or bad person! He's just my least favourite doctor. And if you think he's the best... then you CAN! No one can stop you or even prove you wrong because they are subjective opinions. So I am sorry too, if you were offended by my opinion. I'm glad somebody likes his portrayal, it makes the world a more balanced place!

Now back to the topic of this thread. TRAVELS TO OTHER PLANETS. Yes? No?
Personally, I say YES! Earth is grand and all but we need to spice it up with a few changes now and then. Not EVERY episode needs to be set off Earth but every once in a while would be good.

[Loner]

Originally Posted by Winters_Sorrow

Sylvester McCoy was the Dr Who I grew up with too.
I count watching that programme as a major influence for me into reading...
Having said that, Christopher Eccleston managed the impossible and made himself even more hammy and less likeable than 'the Timmy Mallett Dr Who'.

Hey! I liked Christopher Eccleston! ... And he travelled to other planets a fair bit... which is great (she says trying to stick to the topic)