Dr. Who Not Special

[karadinart]

We looked at about five minutes before turning it away, who are these people talking about Who? (what about former Doctors and Companions and Directors and Crew? What about sci-fi writers, scientists, sociologists?) no ardent long term fans for a show going on 40+ years,

if there's a problem with the BBC America promotion of Who, it's only sticking to the current program, and by that I mean, not just the Reboot, but only Matt Smith. (I can't seriously take an opinion of someone who says 'he's the best Doctor ever' when they can't even name any of the previous Doctors!)

BBCs missing on a golden chance to rebroadcast - not to mention sell DVDs of - previous years of Who.

Comments

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

I glanced at part of it and saw that they'd asked Amanda Palmer to comment. I used to be a fan of hers, but since Gaiman fell in love with her, she's just everywhere, like she's riding on his coattails. SHE'D NEVE SEEN THE SHOW BEFORE THEY MARRIED. WTF.

[karadin.livejournal.com]

See, I didn't know who anyone was, it was sort of that old 'I love the 70's I love the 80's format from VH1, with comedians or musicians, and that's fine for American pop culture, but BBC should be able to do better than that!

[shouldboverthis.livejournal.com]

I KNOW! And Doctor Who love is so pervasive in Britain from all walks of life. They could have talked to Derek Jacobi or Richard Briers, or other Doctors. Gotten some real behind the scenes or lifelong appreciation going--not this pandering to young, American audiences.

[karadin.livejournal.com]

It was boring, how can you make Who boring???