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_This is the film that introduced the American public to the world of Doctor Who way back in 1965. While it is generally ignored by purists, this is the Doctor that many of us fondly remember from childhood. While it is based on the original BBC television series, the producers decided to go with a "name" star that the American public would recognize (Peter Cushing seen in cover photo)) instead of the original Doctor, William Hartnell. While many have condemned the Cushing characterization as being an elderly inventor instead of a Time Lord, I disagree. What the character actually says is that he and his fellow scientists have been working on the TARDIS for some time- he says it to an uninitiated visitor- so that doesn't rule out his being a Time Lord.

_The story itself deals with the initial contact with the Daleks upon their home world. The Daleks are exactly the same as we have come to remember them. I will swear that these Daleks are the same ones that I just saw in the latest series on CBC. Even the voices are the same- EXTERMINATE, EXTERMINATE, EXTERMINATE!

_I suppose that the sets are low tech and low budget by today's standards, but I found that to be part of the charm and nostalgia of the film. It is about on the same level as that other low-budget time-travel film of the same era "The Three Stooges Meet Hercules" (also a favorite of mine.) You know that it is the 60's since the original "lava lamps" are used as props in one scene.

_Even though this is a tape from Goodtimes Home Video, I found the quality to be quite acceptable. I am curious why they chose to title it "Dr. Who" instead of the usual Doctor Who.
CONDITION, VERY VERY GOOD!! IMMACULATE, and VIVID COVER PLAYING GREAT
Postage of $2.80 is a must. If you can't pay postage within 4 days to Pay Pal--Please do not bid. I will relist this obscure title after 4 days passes with no postage.Winning bidders have very often played "tricks" on me , so now I have to tell it "like it is".
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Back in the day, it was always "Dr. Who". :) Also, the actor was billed as playing "Dr. Who", instead of "The Doctor".
Dec 28th, 2015 at 3:04:07 PM PST by
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Odd, isn't it why they changed--Early on the series was nearly cancelled! Maybe they changed for that reason, trying something different. Go figure.....
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Dec 29th, 2015 at 7:34:13 AM PST by

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