As an american, I came to this show in an odd way. Daytime TV in L.A., back in the 70's, usually had an afternoon movie, and it was just starting about the time I got home from school. One day, they had "Dr. Who And The Daleks" on, with Peter Cushing. I loved it, and the sequel. A few years later, I discovered BBC reruns on the local PBS, and quickly settled in with Jon Pertwee for a few years. Then we moved to Kansas, and there was no Dr. Who. I read about Tom Baker, and eventually came to love him too, a few years later. PBS coverage was pretty damn spotty, but I kept up as best I could, eventually buying and trading for quite a few. I joined back up with PBS about the time Peter Davison took over, and apart from his familiarity from "All Creatures Great & Small", I liked him too. Colin Baker was a real change, but he grew into it. Rather surprised at the hostility thrown at Sylvester McCoy here, since he and "Ace" quickly became one of my favorites, barring some obnoxious bad habits they started to fall into. I even liked the Fox-TV movie, and still think Paul McGann looked more like Dr. Who on first glance, than anyone. Guess I just love Dr. Who! Hope the rumors of it coming to ABC, are true. Bought damn time! Troughton was probably the best for me, and I rank the others as follows: Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee, Tom Baker, Peter Davison, William Hartnell, Colin Baker, Peter Cushing, Paul McGann. I'm sure you'll disagree, but oh well. Cushing, and McGann lose points for their limited involvement. Far as I'm concerned, they are all great, and Dr. Who is Dr. Who! Love the music too!
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