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Retro Review: The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
April 25th, 2010PCA reminds you that the world’s best movies are not in the new release section at Blockbuster.
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956) Jimmy Stewart and Doris Day star in Alfred Hitchcock’s tale of intrigue, kidnapping and assassination!
Jimmy Stewart plays Dr. Benjamin McKenna and Doris Day his wife, former stage diva Jo Conway. While traveling in Morocco, with their young son Hank, the couple meet a mysterious French man who asks far too many questions. The next day, while shopping in a market, the couple are approached by the mysterious stranger again….but with a knife in his back. Staggering to Jimmy Stewart, with his last dying breath he whispers a cryptic message about a London based assassination. However, before Stewart and Day can process the information, their son is kidnapped by the conspirators in order to keep the couple from talking to the authorities. Stewart and Day quickly go to London in an attempt to put together the puzzle, to find their missing son and to stop a political assassination.
The Man Who Knew Too Much was originally filmed by Hitchcock in 1934 and starred Peter Lore. However, Hitchcock’s 1956 Hollywood remake of the film is the stronger of the two due to the talents of its stars. Hitchcock also manages to outdo his original direction of the film by, once again showing his innovation as a filmmaker during the assassination sequence at the Royal Albert Hall. The twelve minute sequence, filmed without any dialogue, is nothing more then a multi shot montage with Bernard Herrman’s orchestra playing in real time. This heart pounding and white knuckle sequence is both artistically stunning and imaginatively filmed, as Jimmy Stewart attempts to stop the assassin before the crash of the cymbals while Doris Day horrifically looks on.
Daniel Gelin whispers his final words to Jimmy Stewart
The Man Who Knew Too Much also featured the debut of Doris Day’s signature song, Que Sera Sera. Although she initially did not want to release the song as a single due to the fact that she considered it to be a “forgettable children’s song,” Que Sera Sera topped the Billboard charts shortly after the release of The Man Who Knew Too Much, and won the Oscar for Best Song.
The Man Who Knew Too Much is a solid entry in Alfred Hitchcock’s collection of films, and continues his tradition of intrigue and suspense.
Retro Review: Twice-Told Tales (1963)
April 18th, 2010PCA reminds you that the world’s best movies are not in the new releases section at Blockbuster.
Twice-Told Tales (1963) Riding high on the success of Roger Corman’s adaptations of Edgar Allen Poe’s gothic tales, AIP turned its attention to the macabre stories of Nathaniel Hawthorne in this anthology film. To bring Hawthorne’s stories to life, AIP brought AIP horror mainstay Vincent Price to play the antagonist in three chilling tales of horror, betrayal and romance.
The first story, “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” features Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Heidgegger, a lonely man who still mourns the death of his beloved fiancée thirty years ago. When he and his life long friend Alex, played by Vincent Price, discover a magical water leak in a crypt, Heidgger restores their youth and brings his long deceased bride back from to life. However, with her resurrection come secrets from the past which threatens to doom the future of the three old friends.
The second story, “Rappaccini’s Daughter” features Brett Halsey as a medical student who falls in love with luscious Joyce Taylor who he watches in the garden from his balcony. However, what sort of fiendish experiments has Dr. Rappaccini, played once again by Vincent Price, been doing on his daughter, and how does it prevent the two young lovers from ever truly being together?
Vincent Price stars in three tales of horror and romance in AIP's "Twice-Told Tales"
The third story, “The House of the Seven Gables” is a stripped down version of Hawthorne’s novel. Price plays Gerald Pyncheon, who returns to his ancestral home in search for a treasure buried in a basement vault. However, the house is haunted by a vengeful ghost, who seeks revenge on Pyncheon for crimes committed to him by Pyncheon’s ancestors, and to reunite two reincarnated lovers, played by Beverly Garland and Richard Denning.
I normally don’t care much for anthology films, but Twice-Told Tales succeeds where others fail. Directed by Sidney Salkow, who primarily worked on episodic television, each tale from Twice-Told Tales is quickly and effectively fleshed out in forty-five minute chapters which play like individual episodes of an anthology program with a top rate cast. Vincent Price is at his hammy best, but adds to the almost fairytale feel to the film. The superb supporting cast help add a unique sense of depth to stories that would be too short to tell in just a single film.
Making the film an odd curiosity is that while each tale is essentially a horror story, all three of Hawthorne’s stories double as horrific love stories, where the lovers, in most cases, are doomed by their passion for one another. But although the stories are full of twisted romance, Twice-Told Tales is not without its chilling moments. Corpses, necrophilia, murder and walls that drip blood are only some of the shocks in this well made and perfectly paced film. Twice- Told Tales is a welcomed break away from AIP’s Poe series, and a gem in the gothic horror genre.
This Week at PCA: The George Lazenby of 007′s: A Conversation with George Lazenby
April 15th, 2010THE GEORGE LAZENBY OF 007’S: A CONVERSATION WITH GEORGE LAZENBY
In September 2009 I had a rare opportunity to spend three days in Toronto with former James Bond actor, and pop culture oddity, George Lazenby. George will always be remembered as the man who replaced Sean Connery in the role of 007 for a single film, On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, and then walked away from the role and into obscurity. However, he has become part of the pop culture lexicon in recent years, finding his own unique place as an adjective. Made up of material taped during our weekend in Toronto, and later in the winter of 2010, I am proud to present my interview with George Lazenby as he talks about Bond, his brief friendship with Bruce Lee, his legacy and why he walked away from a role that guaranteed him legendary status as a pop culture icon.
PCA Spotlight: Karen Gillan
April 14th, 2010People creating the past, present and future of the pop culture journey.
Karen Gillan as Amy Pond on "Doctor Who"
Ah the Doctor Who girl! Doctor Who’s gorgeous companions have made shrieking in terror, and racing down corridors only to run smack into a army of Daleks into a TV institution that has spanned generations. Carol Ann Ford, Deborah Whatling, Katy Manning, Louis Jameson, Lala Ward, Billie Piper and a slew of others have been the subject of many a school boy crush and fan boy fantasies. Personally, for me growing up as a boy, my first crush was on Sarah Sutton who played Nyssa of Traken opposite of Tom Baker and Peter Davidson. Something about her auburn curls, velvet pant suit and tin tiara made my pre-teen heart beat faster.
Karen Gillan is the 22nd Doctor Who girl in the franchise's 47 year history
However, Nyssa just got some major competition. Karen Gillan is the 22nd woman to walk through the Tardis doors as the Doctor’s latest female companion. Debuting in the role of Amy Pond opposite Matt Smith in The Eleventh Hour, the first episode of the fifth season of the Doctor Who revival, Karen Gillan could be one of the most delicious Doctor Who girls yet With her long red hair, freckled face and thick Scottish accent, the 22 year old actress from Interveness, Scotland made my heart thump just like it did when I was a child.
Graduating from London’s Italia Conti-Academy of Theatre Arts, Gillan has actually had a fairly short career thus far, appearing primarily in guest roles on a number of British programs such as Rebus and Harley Street. She also appeared in a minor role and under heavy make-up as one of the soothsayers in the third season Doctor Who episode The Fires of Pompeii where she was, undoubtedly spotted by the Doctor Who producers. Gillan has also worked as a model for a number of fashion events and photo shoots. Besides that she has basically been off the pop culture radar…until now.
At age 22, the virtually unknown Gillan is guaranteed to be the subject of many a fan boy fantasy for years to come
It has been rumoured that the virutal unknown Gillan won the role over former EastEnders star Michelle Ryan, singer Lily Allen, TV presenter Kelly Brook and even David Tennant’s girlfriend Georgia Moffett to get the role of orphan turned “kiss-o-gram” Amy Pond. Good call BBC! In her debut Gillan was incredibly likeable as a woman who met the Doctor as a little girl, and had been waiting for his return for twelve years. Spunky and sexy, Karen Gillan is the perfect match for the wildly eccentric Matt Smith. The pair seem to have both the chemistry and charm to create a brand new golden era for Doctor Who. Yet, be they successful or not, its inevidable that Karen Gillan is going to manage to worm her way into the hearts of fanboys everywhere. God knows that shes worked her way into mine already.
PCA Events Board: Emma Caulfield Brings “Contropussy” To Chicago August 14th to 18th
April 13th, 2010
Buffy the Vampire Slayer co-star Emma Caulfield will be debuting the first collected edition of her web-comic "Contropussy" in Chicago this week
Do you live in the Chicagoland area? Are you a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Do you like comics? If so then are you guys ever in luck! Emma Caulfield, who played Anya the vengeance demon on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, will be promoting her brand new comic series, Contropussy, between April 14th and April 18th at various locations throughout Chicago.
Debuting in August 2009 as a web-comic, Contropussy deals with the untold lives that your house pets live when you are asleep. Revolving around a spunky housecat named Sonnet, aka Contropussy, who gets in various misadventures in the gritty steets of Los Angles with her on again/off again boyfriend Double O, sketched out pal Maxine and annoying parrot informer Chandelier. From breaking up a brothel run by a Lucy Lu inspired bunny, to being brainwashed into a Sarah Palin look-alike to lead a fringe political party, Contropussy is a off-beat and original funny animal strip unlike any funny animal strip done before. Sexy and slightly deviant, Contropussy kicks the crap out of Garfield and Heathcliff. Maintained by a team consisting of Emma Caulfield, Camilla Rantsen, Christian Meesey, and Thomas Mauer Contropussy is updated each Monday and Friday at http://www.contropussy.com/.
Contropussy #1
If you are in Chicago don’t miss Emma Caulfield at the following venues:
Wednesday April 14 Contropussy Issue One debut
6 – 8 pm
Challengers Comics
1845 N. Western Ave. 2R
Thursday April 15th
Meet and Greet
7 – 9 pm
Sunda
110 W. Illinois Street
https://store.popcultivator.com/product_info.php?products_id=3
(this event is limited to 10 guests and must be booked in advance)
Friday April 16
C2E2
Devil’s Due booth
2 – 3 pm, 4 -5 pm
Saturday April 17
C2E2
Devil’s Due booth
12 – 1 pm, 3-4 pm
Sunday April 18
C2E2
Devil’s Due booth
11 – 1 pm
As a quick, informal note, I briefly met Emma Caulfield last August in Toronto and she is pretty cool. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet someone who was part of one of the greatest cult TV programs of all time, and to support her in her newest project. Contropussy is a highly clever and quirky comic, and as an obsessive cat owner myself, I really get a kick out of it. Emma Caulfield has successfully tapped into the hidden psyche of the world’s most eccentric animal.
And if you are not in Chicago, this is apparently the first stop in a series of cities that Emma and the Contropussy team will be visiting throughout 2010.As we get more details we’ll make sure to pass the information on to you. Also, if you can’t make it to Chicago this week, make sure to order your own copy of Contropussy at http://www.contropussy.com/?page_id=93.
From the Archives: Jenna Von Oy
April 12th, 2010Representing PCA’s most popular articles for your approval.
In search of the girl who wears a big friggin’ hat behind Blossom, who also wears a big friggin’ hat, or Jenna Von Huh?
Jenna Von Oy - 90's pop culture icon, former "Blossom" co-star, aspiring country singer....and butt fetish model?
When I went in search for former Blossom so-star Jenna Von Oy, who played Blossom’s spazzy best friend Six, in 2005 I had no idea the can of worms that I’d be opening. I wrote a cynical little article about her budding career as a country singer, not fully realizing that she had obtained a cult status revolved around her butt. In the years since, countless amounts of people have come to PCA searching for pictures of Jenna Von Oy’s “other side.” In 2009 alone over 2000 people arrived at PCA’s doorstep in search for butt photos featuring Jenna’s butt. Because our readers have demanded it, we have now created a special “butt” gallery featuring the best photos we could find fulfilling all your Jenna Von Oy butt needs. It’s not what I wanted for PCA, but you wanted it so you got it. Take some time to rediscover Jenna Von Oy, see what she’s up to now, and take a look at her really fine ass.
Retro Review: Abba: The Movie (1977)
April 11th, 2010PCA reminds you that the world’s best movies are not in the new release section at Blockbuster
Abba: The Movie (1977) I must admit that I went into Abba: The Movie expecting a little slice of cheese, but was astonished just how much of a culturally relevant documentation of the 1970’s the film really was. Abba? Culturally relevant? You better believe it!
Made in the summer of 1977, Abba: The Movie is actually a documentary/concert film with a fictional skelton that holds the film together. When likeable radio disc jockey Ashley Wallace, played by Australian television actor Robert Hughes, gets the impossible assignment to have a personal interview with Abba during their Australian tour, Ashley follows Abba from city to city in a vain attempt to get time with the group. Although filled with concert footage, musical performances as well as backstage footage of Abba, the film doesn’t end up being about Abba as much as it does the way that Abbamania gripped Australia, not to mention the rest of the world, at the end of the 1970’s. Through his travels Ashley interviews parents, music critics, media experts and fans of all ages about why they love, or in some cases hate, Abba. As a result you get a potpourri of opinions and images of Abba’s influence on pop culture.
What makes Abba: The Movie brilliant is the fact that although he had full access to Abba, Swedish director Lasse Hallstrom strove to keep Benny, Bjorn, Agnes and Anni-Frid as mythical as possible. Despite getting backstage with them, including a brilliant sequence where Abba read and discuss tabloid headlines about themselves, Hallstrom seeks to keep Abba enigmatic and the viewer never truly gets to know them. As a result Abba comes off as being untouchable and larger then life. The real star of the film is Robert Hughes, who is incredibly charming and likeable. With a quiet and subtle way about him, Hughes hits pitfall after pitfall, while he thoughtfully and successfully interviews Australians about their thoughts and feelings about Abba. The result is a glimpse of real people, as well as a realistic glimpse of 1970’s culture.
Abba picnics with Robert Hughes in a dream sequence.
Of course, we couldn’t talk about Abba: The Movie without mentioning the music. Made before the strife and break ups that hindered their later years, Abba is at the top of their game performing some of their biggest hits, such as Dancing Queen, but also performs a number of songs that never quite made it. My personal favourite is Tiger, which I had never heard before but quickly downloaded afterwards. Yet Abba: The Movie isn’t without the cheesiness you would expect. Although well filmed, Ashley’s dream sequence, featuring Abba performing The Name of the Game, has a dopey smiled Ashley dreamily interviewing Agnes and Annie-Frid and chumming with Benny and Bjorn in a laughable montage.
Abba: The Movie goes beyond just being an Abba concert film, but is a superb time capsule of 1970’s culture. Why settle for imitations. I mean, do you really want to listen to Pierce Bronson croak out Abba tunes? I know I don’t. Skip Mama Mia and pick up Abba: The Movie instead.
Review: Grey’s Anatomy Season Six
April 10th, 2010
The original cast of "Grey's Anatomy" was sort of like hanging out with your friends each week
I know that you might not expect it from me, but I am a devoted fan of Grey’s Anatomy. My weekly bit of guilty pleasure, I’ve been following the doctors of Seattle Greys for a number of years now and, at one time, described it as “spending an hour with my friends.” I came to care a lot about Meredith Grey, Christina Yang, Izzie Stevens, Alex Karev and George O’Malley as they fell in and out of love with doctors, patients and each other, while being berated by Miranda Bailey. This is why I, and undoubtedly millions of other came back each week. That’s why Grey’s Anatomy has become the highest rated medical drama on TV. However, over the current season a shift has occurred and I don’t find that I am having the same sentimental feelings for the program. It seems that as the cast has both revolved and expanded that the focus seems to have moved to a new group of characters that, although still interesting, are not the ones that built the show I love. Now instead of hanging out with “friends,” it’s like I’m hanging out with “friends of my friends.” I still like them and find them interesting, but I feel a bit like an outsider and not nearly as comfortable.
Were George and Izzie the glue that kept the original cast together? Since their depature the focus has dramatically changed
The real change has occurred by the departure of T.R Knight and Katherine Heigl from the series this past year. Although we probably didn’t realize it at the time, they truly were the glue that held the core cast of Grey’s Anatomy together. Their departure has created a massive void within the program, and the rest of the core group that made up Grey’s Anatomy’s primary cast have suffered without George and Izzie’s unique contribution to the show.
Meridith and Derek are now as dull as when Daisy Mae caught Lil' Abner
The program’s “star” Ellen Pompeo, who plays Meredith Grey has easily become the most boring character of the series, and has been reduced to nothing more then a supporting character. Now that she is happily married to Derek, thus ending her insecurities and issues, as well as the eternal soap opera that brought us back each week, she seems to have nothing to do. It’s much like when Lil’ Abner married Daisy Mae. Sadie Hawkins Day was never the same again and soon Lil’ Abner disappeared. There is just no drama in Meridith and Derek’s happiness.
Alex has become "Grey's Anatomy's" Potsie Webber
Meanwhile, Justin Chambers, who plays Alex, has turned into the new Potsie Webber of the program. When Ritchie and Ralph Malph left Happy Days in 1980, changing the focus to Fonzie’s relationship with Chachie and Joanie, actor Anson Williams suffered because the producers didn’t know what to do with his character Potsie Webber. Although the early episodes featuring Catherine Heigl’s occasional return and the deconstruction of Alex and Izzie’s relationship showed some dramatic moments, in recent episodes Alex has been nothing more then a moody douche bag who is suddenly in an awkward and pointless relationship with Lexie, that has been used only to motivate a plot revolving around Mark Sloane, who is one of the new “friend of our Grey’s friends.”
The Christina/Owen/Teddy love triangle proves to be dull and predictable
The only original character that seems to still be striving along is Christina, who has comfortably settled herself amongst the new clique and is involved in a dull love triangle with “friends of friends” Owen Hunt and Teddy Altman. Even the once powerful Miranda Bailey has been reduced to an awkward new romance and little dramatic moments.
Although Callie, Mark and Arizona are interesting characters and have their individual merits, they are really "friends of our friends"
The new elite cast of Greys Anatomy seems to now consist of Mark Sloane, Owen Hunt, Lexie Grey, Callie Torres, Arizona Robbins and Teddy Altman. These characters are all just fine, and I must admit that I am not about to stop watching them, but they just aren’t the beloved characters that once filled the halls of Grey’s Anatomy. But they all do have their merits. Eric Dane, in the role of Mark “McSteamy” Sloane has become a fan favourite, and in the last two years has gone from being a two dimensional heal to a complex character with many sides. His chemistry with Sara Rameriz, in the role of Callie Torres, is in fear of rivalling the endearing friendship between Meredith and Christina. Jessica Capshaw, as Arizona Robbins, is a bright and positive addition to the cast, and Chrysler Leigh, as Lexie Grey, is possibly the most endearing of the new characters, and I must admit that I’ve accepted her as probably my favourite character on the program. Finally, Kevin McKidd, as Owen Hunt, is possibly the best actor currently on the show, and his battle for his sanity as a victim of post traumatic stress disorder has been some of the most powerful moments on the program. Yet, as much as I like these characters, they can not replace the love that I hold for the original core cast of Greys Anatomy that seem to be hiding in the wings.
Lexie has been reduced to just another whiny blonde
Possibly one of the things that keeps these characters from developing this season is the fact that even the show’s focus around the “friends of our friends” is getting lost. The Owen/Christina/Teddy triangle has become dull and predictable, Mark’s new relationship with Teddy is awkward and forced, and the once endearing Lexie has become nothing more then a whiny blonde with issues. When Izzie whined and had issues it was endearing. When Lexie does it its just sort of pathetic.
But the current season of Grey’s Anatomy hasn’t been without its good moments. Patrick Dempsey and James Pickens Jr. in the roles of Derek Sheppard and Richard Webber have really stepped up to plate, giving both their best performances yet and creating some of the most dramatic and powerful moments this season. Furthermore, the tension that was created in the early episodes with the rival “Mercy Westers” seemed like a bad 80’s brat pack movie, but added a very interesting dynamic to the show. Unfortunately, the tension was short lived. The dust have settled and the Mercy Westers are no longer the threat that they were perceived to be.
The highlight thus far has been the chemistry/plot focusing on Derek and Cheif Webber, but is it enough?
So what can the writers of Grey’s Anatomy do to improve the show at this point? I really can’t say. However, I don’t know if it’ll really matter. I know that I’ll still be watching every week, and it’ll remain to be televisions highest rated medical drama. Hopefully the writers will leave us with a massive cliff hanger to lead us into season seven. So far they’ve always been able to keep us wondering. But if all else fails, we still have Private Practice to fall back on.
PCA Commentary: Tiger Woods’ Nike Commercial
April 9th, 2010
Tiger Woods in his new post-sex scandal Nike commercial
Now I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know anything about golf. I don’t play the sport, and for me watching it is about as interesting as going to a quilt show. Perhaps it’s somebody’s bag, but it’s not mine. However, nobody can escape the phenomenon that is Tiger Woods. One of the greatest players of the sport, Tiger Woods is an incredible sportsman who has mastered a game that is dominated by middle aged white men. More so, the world has not been able to escape Tiger Woods since his secret life of mistresses and elicit affairs was revealed to the world a matter of months ago. Personally, I have not found Tiger Woods’ sex life to be all that interesting, nor do I find it news worthy. Although his reputation has now been tarnished, Tiger is still the athlete that he always was. His affairs change nothing. Furthermore, he has not done anything that millions of men have not done throughout the centuries. I am not condoning his actions, but men in your own neighbourhoods and in your own family have most likely done the same. Even in the world of pop culture cheaters have still maintained. Bill Clinton did it and we put him back into office. Prince Charles did it and he remains to be one of the most respected figure heads in the world. Franklin Delano Roosevelt did it and he’s considered one of the greatest figures in 20th Century history. JFK did it and he is considered a martyr. Bruce Springsteen, Hugh Grant, Humphrey Bogart, George Burns, Clark Gable, Jude Law, Sean Penn, Arthur Miller, Ethan Hawke, Bill Cosby, Bono, Johnny Cash, William Hartnell, Frank Sinatra, John Lennon and Brad Pitt all cheated on their wives at one point or another and are still respected and beloved by fans. Truth is, Tiger Woods isn’t a special case. In fact, he finds himself in a very good company of philanderers.
Tiger and his late father and mentor, Earl Woods, during happier times
However, what has caught my attention is the brand new commercial that Tiger Woods has done with Nike that will be premiering this weekend during the Master Tournament. A sombre Tiger Woods faces the camera in silence as the voice of his late father and mentor, Earl Woods, questions him about his sex scandal in an authoritative, yet paternal, tone. The sound clips, taken from a documentary featured on Tiger: The Authorized DVD Collection has been manipulated to create one of the most powerful and bravest commercials that Nike has ever created. Earl says to Tiger:
“Tiger, I am more prone to be inquisitive, to promote discussion. I want to find out what your thinking was. I want to find out what your feelings are and did you learn anything?”
While some media critics are calling the commercial “distasteful,” I feel that this was a powerful statement and an incredibly brave move by Tiger Woods and his people. In his silence as his father lectures him, the once powerful Tiger Woods looks broken, ashamed and incredibly human. While most men in the spotlight are prone to avoid the questions and innuendos, or flat out deny the affairs (i.e. Bill Clinton saying “I did not have sexual relations with that woman”), Tiger Woods has faced up to his mistakes in a public forum. I mean, how much more public and prolific can you be when airing this commercial during one of the US’s biggest televised golf events? But, although it is obvious that the lecture that Earl is giving is being stated out of context, a more critical and introspective discourse is being presented. Instead of just dismissing Tiger Woods off as being a scumbag, perhaps we should be promoting discussion, find out what he is thinking, what his feelings are and, most of all, if he learned anything. This scandal has changed Tiger Woods’ life and career forever, and I am willing to bet that he has learnt a lot.
No matter what Tiger does in his personal life, it will not change his record as one of the greatest figures in the history of American sports
But also, I think that Nike has showed both integrity and ingenious by creating this commercial. When all of Tiger’s other sponsors bailed ship on the fallen sports hero, Nike stood by Tiger, showing a level of respect and commitment to a man who has done them well throughout the years Furthermore, the commercial is one of the most potent, and original, commercials ever made. There is no way a sponsor could let a smiling Tiger go on television and hock a product as if nothing happened. To deal with the scandal directly is an incredibly bold move, and it has obviously worked. The commercial has made international headlines and has captured the attention of people who have no interest in golf. I mean, I’m writing about it here, aren’t I? I have a feeling that Nike will probably sell a few extra pairs of shoes.
But the biggest statement that this commercial makes is that Tiger Woods is willing to move on and start the next chapter of his life. Although he is still picking up the broken pieces of his shattered image, he will still be able to play a mean game a golf, and will still be one of the legends of sports. However, in the long run, what has happened in Tiger’s personal life is the business of Tiger and his family. Yet, despite this, Tiger Woods has come to his public in a commercial and acknowledged that he made a mistake. He is ready to move on. Perhaps we all should too.
This Week at PCA – “Regenerations: The Madness of William Hartnell”
April 8th, 2010Regenerations: The Madnees of William Hartnell
Presented in honor of Matt Smith’s first episode of Doctor Who, we take a look at the life of the original Doctor, William Hartnell, and the history of the concept of “regeneration.” A unique concept that has allowed Doctor Who become the longest sci-fi franchise in the history of the genre, “regeneration” has allowed the BBC to change the main character of the series through a multitude of actors over its 47 year history. However, “regeneration” was not part of the program’s original concept and was created in order that the BBC could replace William Hartnell who, despite being beloved by the TV audience, was feared and loathed on the set of Doctor Who. A forgotten part of Doctor Who history only told in whispers and innuendos, we look at multiple sides of William Hartnell, as well as take you through why each of the future Doctors left the show, creating a pocket sized 47 year “behind the scenes” look at Doctor Who!
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