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kangitanka3

Classic Who and You!

Jun 24, 2011 00:23

Right, so I've gotten 2 or 3 requests for advice lately from folks who are fans of the new Doctor Who series and also want to discover the original series that spawned it but are lost, intimidated or unsure where to start. If that describes you, this post is for you! :~) If not, feel free to ignore or peruse as you wish ( Read more... )

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kangitanka3 June 24 2011, 23:44:24 UTC

*grins* Glad you liked it!

I certainly enjoyed writing it too :~)

I knew you were a fan from way back, but didn't know you'd seen so much of the classic series. Very nice!

See you this weekend, looks like *grins*

Love,
~~Kt3 the Whovian~~

dharma_hippie June 24 2011, 18:05:45 UTC

That actually explains a lot about the DVDs I saw the other day at barnes and noble; I though it was just a single episode and didn't realize it was a whole story arc. Any suggestions on a good place to start with the classic who? I've seen some of the newer series. Mostly Christopher Eccelston though.

See ya,
Dharma, the lost in Who

kangitanka3 June 25 2011, 00:08:52 UTC

Well, I think a very good introduction to classic Who might well be the superb 'Pyramids of Mars' (Story 082 of the classic series), which is one of the best serials nof the legendarily awesome Season 13

It features Tom Baker at the top of his game as the 4th Doctor, one of the best companions (and Doctor/Companion pairings) ever with the redoubtable Sarah Jane Smith, one of the most terrifying and powerful villains in all of Who and an amazing story. This was classic Who at the top of its game, in its renowned gothic horror era

Whether you like that story or not will likely reveal whether classic Who is your cup of tea or not :~)

Love,
~~Kt3 the Off to Austin~~

kangitanka3 June 25 2011, 00:10:50 UTC

PS: Barnes & Noble is very overpriced, as is BBC America's website. If you're going to buy rather than rent, I highly suggest Amazon.com, that's who I usually get them from

Love,
~~Kt3 the Really Off to Austin This Time~~

starlingsings June 25 2011, 05:56:16 UTC

http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l5auzpprLa1qz9bu3o1_500.jpg

*giggle*

kangitanka3 June 25 2011, 14:41:48 UTC

ROFLMAO!!!

Love,
~~Kt3 the Laughing Loudly in a Motel Room~~

goblinking1974 June 27 2011, 21:14:54 UTC

Matthew!

What a fabulous write up! I really enjoyed your take! :)
The next time I try to introduce someone to classic Who, I shall send them this with credit to you - absolutely fantastic.

Glad to hear ya'll had a great time!

Miss ya,
Dave

kangitanka3 June 28 2011, 00:17:35 UTC

Thanks, love, glad you liked it :~)

I will never forget our shared passion for classic Who from way back and the way we used to talk for hours about stories and characters and such

Please feel free to forward this to folks you think it might be useful for

And thanks, yes, Austin was great

Love,
~~Kt3 the Missing You~~