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[Dan Hocker]

I actually preferred the Doctor from Season 1 of the reboot over the others. The 2nd Doctor was good, I just like the 1st one a bit better. I kinda fell off on the latest season though, just couldn't keep up with it and kinda lost interest. It got super dark too. I might try and catch up though eventually.

I grew up with the good Doctor (he's been around nearly as long as I have, going on 50 years) and he's (in all his incarnations) very much like an old friend. Yep, the pre-reboot series (ie- before 2000) were produced on a 1/2 shoe string budget, and some of the plots were woeful (and, of course, the SFX budget was next to zero) however, these are the factors that make it endearing to so many, me included Oh, and Tom Baker is my personal favourite Doctor thus far !!!

[peteOcha]

Some Dexter news:

http://uk.tv.ign.com/articles/122/1223639p1.html

[Hedda Gabler]

No, just Season 1 reminded me of that. After that, it did get better. For some reason, I can cut old shows some slack on their productions. I guess the nostalgia factor kicks in. But, newer stuff, with everything that's available to filmmakers today -- they should do better. Although, CGI can totally f up a good show.

[TerryE]

Boy, if you think the new sets and plots were like H.R. Puf'nstuf, then you don't want to see the old versions. The production values then were so low, they were almost negative. I was never into Dr. Who, but have seen a few episodes.

[Hedda Gabler]

Does anyone here watch Dr. Who? I'm new to the series. I felt like it was one of those pop culture things I should be aware of, so I went into the first season with the idea that I would give it a season. Depending on my thoughts and feelings, I would decide whether I moved onto the next season. The first season was iffy. I wasn't that into the Dr. (Eccleston) and I felt like the sets and plots were a grown-up version of H.R. Pufnstuf--which sucked. BUT, I was assured that Tennant was THE MAN, so I hung in there for Season 2. I loved David. And, the look of the show and the story lines definitely improved.

I have continued to the point, I'm now on Season 6. Matt Smith is growing on me, but I miss David. He was so good. The companions have their moments, but so far, I think I like Donna the best.

Anyone here see the really old Doctor Who's? Back in the 60s? I wish I could watch those. Anyway, any thoughts or comments would be interesting.

[peteOcha]

Nope, not my entry unfortunately.

[Hedda Gabler]

Did you write this blog entry? That was really brilliant. I spent the whole afternoon reading and watching the clips. It just made me want to watch that final season all over again. Or, start at the beginning. Thanks

i think I can do better: http://masterofsopranos.wordpress.co...on-of-the-end/

have lots more material on this issue of the series and more. I have a guidebook to the series that explains a lot of the behind the scenes stuff as well.

[Hedda Gabler]

Thanks so much, I'm off to check that out.

[peteOcha]

i think I can do better: http://masterofsopranos.wordpress.co...on-of-the-end/

have lots more material on this issue of the series and more. I have a guidebook to the series that explains a lot of the behind the scenes stuff as well.

[Hedda Gabler]

Well pete, then you sound like the person to ask this. Possible spoilers in regards to the Sopranos:



If you adhere to the idea that Tony was whacked, who ordered that? Was it Phil who was then shot by Tony's orders? And, everyone getting shot at the end there, who would have ended up in charge? I never watched Sopranos in order or during its original air date, so things are a bit jumbled as far as who was doing what to whom there at the end. Will you take a minute and enlighten me?

[peteOcha]

I wrote my masters thesis on the Italian Mafia and how they are portrayed in cinema/tv, and how that effects the public's opinion on Italians. So watched lots of Sopranos, and then some more!

[Hedda Gabler]

Huge Dex fan here and I adore The Sopranos. Every re-run I can find, I watch.

[Teriw]

I like and watch everything you just mentioned. I didnt mention Dexter and almost forgot Breaking bad cuz theyre not on right now.

[peteOcha]

Dexter and Walking Dead for me. Oh, and Modern Family and Boardwalk Empire. Though not on tv, usually on dvd/blu-ray.

I also really like the Sopranos!