abarbarian Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 So what were you doing around this time 50 years ago ? Me I was watching the JFK drama and bemoaning the fact that I was not allowed to watch Dr Who. I missed the re run in 1981 so I had to wait till this week to watch it for the first time. an it was good. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03jprm9 Well worth the wait. Good old auntie beeb also commissioned a special called An Adventure In Time And Space which showed how the Dr series all started. A pretty interesting program and well worth a watch. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01kqt9x Also this week we had the 50th anniversary special episode of Dr Who. It was a little complicated I guess for non fans but I thought it was very good. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01l1z04 The Doctors embark on their greatest adventure in this 50th anniversary special. In 2013, something terrible is awakening in London's National Gallery; in 1562, a murderous plot is afoot in Elizabethan England; and somewhere in space an ancient battle reaches its devastating conclusion. All of reality is at stake as the Doctor's own dangerous past comes back to haunt him. An there was a little extra fillip, The Night of The Doctor, http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01lhhv4 Starring Paul McGann, this BBC iPlayer exclusive will for the first time ever reveal what became of the 8th Doctor. On the eve of his most terrible battle, the Time Lord is faced with a choice that will change the course of his life. The darkest of days are about to begin. Strange how time tide and buttered eggs go on forever. ‘It all started out as a mild curiosity in a junkyard,’ he remarked of his own travels to his early companions, adding, ‘And now it's turned out to be quite a, quite a great spirit of adventure, don't you think?’ Dr Who 1963. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I had just turned two years old, so I was probably screaming for food and still peeing/pooping my pantaloons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 (edited) I was 8 1/2 and was also watching the tragic events unfolding in Dallas, Texas when our President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Dr. Who didn't happen till the early 80s for me where I first fell up on it on WOR or PBS on a 13" Black and White portable TV on rabbit ears at that time. First one I ever watched was Black Orchid which was with Peter Davidson as The Doctor (The Fifth Doctor). After that I kept trying to find Dr. Who, and watched whenever I could. For the most part the ones I saw were with The Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker who fast became my favorite. But I love them all. Happy Tardis Day on the 23nd! Edited November 25, 2013 by LilBambi daggone typos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Yay another Dr fan. Mind you that should be the 23rd Fran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Me mum was a Dr. Who fan. Does that count in my favor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted November 25, 2013 Author Share Posted November 25, 2013 Me mum was a Dr. Who fan. Does that count in my favor? Only if you sat on her knee watching the show. You young un you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Well, I may have watched a couple episodes over the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 So what were you doing around this time 50 years ago ? Me I was watching the JFK drama and bemoaning the fact that I was not allowed to watch Dr Who. I missed the re run in 1981 so I had to wait till this week to watch it for the first time. an it was good. http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/b03jprm9 Well worth the wait. Good old auntie beeb also commissioned a special called An Adventure In Time And Space which showed how the Dr series all started. A pretty interesting program and well worth a watch. http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p01kqt9x Also this week we had the 50th anniversary special episode of Dr Who. It was a little complicated I guess for non fans but I thought it was very good. http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p01l1z04 An there was a little extra fillip, The Night of The Doctor, http://www.bbc.co.uk...rammes/p01lhhv4 Strange how time tide and buttered eggs go on forever. ‘It all started out as a mild curiosity in a junkyard,’ he remarked of his own travels to his early companions, adding, ‘And now it's turned out to be quite a, quite a great spirit of adventure, don't you think?’ Dr Who 1963. Fifty years ago today I was on my honeymoon driving from New Orleans to New York. I got married the day after JFK was killed. I was getting a speeding ticket when I heard about the assassination. It came over the motorcycle cops radio while he was writing the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V.T. Eric Layton Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 That's pretty amazing, Lew. Also, I didn't realize you were such and old fart. Oh, and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LilBambi Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Wow! And Happy Anniversary !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 Fifty years ago today I was on my honeymoon driving from New Orleans to New York. I got married the day after JFK was killed. I was getting a speeding ticket when I heard about the assassination. It came over the motorcycle cops radio while he was writing the ticket. Sounds like a take from a movie. Congratulations on the anniversary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReleaseRoderick Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 (edited) I know exactly what I was doing when the first DrWho episode aired......watching it. @ lewmur: "Fifty years ago today I was on my honeymoon driving from New Orleans to New York. I got married the day after JFK was killed. I was getting a speeding ticket when I heard about the assassination. It came over the motorcycle cops radio while he was writing the ticket." Did the cop carry on writing? Edited November 26, 2013 by ReleaseRoderick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abarbarian Posted November 26, 2013 Author Share Posted November 26, 2013 I know exactly what I was doing when the first DrWho episode aired......watching it. Lucky person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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