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Classic Doctors "weak and cheesy" compared to Tennant

Jon RossJon Ross Posts: 3,322
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According to DJ Simon Mayo in today's Metro.

David Tennant was my favourite: the past Doctors were fine for their time but, compared with what David did, they all look a bit weak and cheesy.

OK, he's entitled to his opinion, but surely the original actors deserve a bit more respect than that, for without them, the series wouldn't have established its reputation?

What do you reckon?
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    IggymanIggyman Posts: 8,021
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    He's talking out of his posterior. Unusual for Mayo, as he's normally a pretty intelligent guy - doing a weekly show with the lousy Mark Kermode must be rubbing off on him ...........
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    Sophie ~Oohie~Sophie ~Oohie~ Posts: 10,395
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    I thought they were all good except the ones I've never seen, can we please not have another argument thread :):)
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    sovietusernamesovietusername Posts: 1,169
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    ****head. I love Tennant but all the classic Doctors had amazing talent as well. Mybe you could say some of the special effects or incidental music was horrid and cheesy but the actors themselves are LEGENDS, I mean we're talking the likes of brilliant actors like Hartnell, McGann and Baker here, and thats jnust to mention a few, all 8 are fantastic.
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    CELT1987CELT1987 Posts: 12,358
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    Jon Ross wrote: »
    According to DJ Simon Mayo in today's Metro.

    David Tennant was my favourite: the past Doctors were fine for their time but, compared with what David did, they all look a bit weak and cheesy.

    OK, he's entitled to his opinion, but surely the original actors deserve a bit more respect than that, for without them, the series wouldn't have established its reputation?

    What do you reckon?
    Pertwee and T Baker weren't cheesy and weak, maybe Davision. Bet Mayo wouldn't say that to the current living Doctors though!
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    meglosmurmursmeglosmurmurs Posts: 35,110
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    Don't know what he means by weak.
    And I think David Tennant was one of the cheesiest Doctors, but there's nothing wrong with being cheesy in my opinion. lol
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    Stever7Stever7 Posts: 1,675
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    Jon Ross wrote: »
    According to DJ Simon Mayo in today's Metro.

    David Tennant was my favourite: the past Doctors were fine for their time but, compared with what David did, they all look a bit weak and cheesy.

    OK, he's entitled to his opinion, but surely the original actors deserve a bit more respect than that, for without them, the series wouldn't have established its reputation?

    What do you reckon?

    I agree with what you said. He didn't say they were bad or shouldn't be liked or enjoyed. As far as I'm concerned he's allowed to think that even if others (and/or myself) think otherwise.
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    Granny McSmithGranny McSmith Posts: 19,622
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    meglosmurmurs wrote: »
    Don't know what he means by weak.
    And I think David Tennant was one of the cheesiest Doctors, but there's nothing wrong with being cheesy in my opinion. lol

    I agree about DT's Doctor. He was quite cheesy. That's partly why I like him so much. :)
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    FacepalmerFacepalmer Posts: 435
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    I fancy a cheese n mayo sandwich now.
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    daveyboy7472daveyboy7472 Posts: 16,416
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    I find it difficult to describe any of the Classic Doctors as cheesy, especially Hartnell. Mayo is entitled to his opinion off course but without those 'cheesy' Doctors, we wouldn't have a New Series to enjoy.....

    :)
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    andy1231andy1231 Posts: 5,100
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    Sophie ~Oohie~ wrote: »
    I thought they were all good except the ones I've never seen, can we please not have another argument thread :):)

    They were good too :)
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    CoalHillJanitorCoalHillJanitor Posts: 15,634
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    If they were weak and cheesy then so am I.

    No crackers, Gromit! We've forgotten the crackers! :eek:
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    DoctorQuiDoctorQui Posts: 6,428
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    Guys, its just an opinion, and like ar*seholes, everyone has one!
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    CoalHillJanitorCoalHillJanitor Posts: 15,634
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    DoctorQui wrote: »
    Guys, its just an opinion, and like ar*seholes, everyone has one!

    And they shouldn't be aired in public! :D
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    DoctorQuiDoctorQui Posts: 6,428
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    CoalHillJanitor wrote: »
    And they shouldn't be aired in public! :D

    Good point well made, CHJ!
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    paulschapmanpaulschapman Posts: 35,536
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    Jon Ross wrote: »
    According to DJ Simon Mayo in today's Metro.

    David Tennant was my favourite: the past Doctors were fine for their time but, compared with what David did, they all look a bit weak and cheesy.

    OK, he's entitled to his opinion, but surely the original actors deserve a bit more respect than that, for without them, the series wouldn't have established its reputation?

    What do you reckon?

    He is trying to demonstrate that old adage 'Tis better to be thought a fool, than open ones big mouth and remove all doubt'

    Look at some of the Classic Who and they are anything but cheesy - not sure what he means by weak.
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    steven1977steven1977 Posts: 3,968
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    Jon Ross wrote: »
    According to DJ Simon Mayo in today's Metro.

    David Tennant was my favourite: the past Doctors were fine for their time but, compared with what David did, they all look a bit weak and cheesy.

    OK, he's entitled to his opinion, but surely the original actors deserve a bit more respect than that, for without them, the series wouldn't have established its reputation?

    What do you reckon?

    Rubbish!

    Tom baker, Jon Pertwee & Pat troughton were all better Doctors than david.
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    lach doch mallach doch mal Posts: 16,328
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    steven1977 wrote: »
    Rubbish!

    Tom baker, Jon Pertwee & Pat troughton were all better Doctors than david.

    Which is just as wrong or correct as the opinions of the writer of that article (it's subjective).

    Firstly, everyone is entitled to their opinion (I don't happen to share that bloke's opinion, but he is paid to air it, so what do I know).

    Secondly, this is just another topic that is bound to stir things up, and it's a bit of a non-topic. We might just as well have threads asking "I really like Doctor Who, what do you guys think" on here:D.
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    johnnysaucepnjohnnysaucepn Posts: 6,775
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    Lots of old Who episodes are cheesy. Lots of old Doctors act cheesy, and have had to deliver many cheesy lines. I don't think that's the fault of the actor playing the Doctor. Cheap production, stage-school theatrics and rushed scripts are primarily to blame.
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    allen_whoallen_who Posts: 2,819
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    Cheesy??? Not on your nellie!!! - would you like a jelly baby?
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    meglosmurmursmeglosmurmurs Posts: 35,110
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    johnnysaucepn wrote: »
    Lots of old Who episodes are cheesy. Lots of old Doctors act cheesy, and have had to deliver many cheesy lines. I don't think that's the fault of the actor playing the Doctor. Cheap production, stage-school theatrics and rushed scripts are primarily to blame.

    To be honest I'd prefer that to some of the rushed stories nowadays.
    Maybe the cheesiness of the Doctors came from the fact that the Doctor had more time in a story to show different sides to himself and could actually catch a breather and be a bit silly. lol
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    steven1977steven1977 Posts: 3,968
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    lach doch mal wrote: »
    Which is just as wrong or correct as the opinions of the writer of that article (it's subjective).

    Firstly, everyone is entitled to their opinion (I don't happen to share that bloke's opinion, but he is paid to air it, so what do I know).

    Secondly, this is just another topic that is bound to stir things up, and it's a bit of a non-topic. We might just as well have threads asking "I really like Doctor Who, what do you guys think" on here:D.

    Id of said the 10th said cheesy lines. Or it could be a lets slag off the classic era as much as we can because these days we re all about special effects and cgi. Without all that our stories would suck.
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    lach doch mallach doch mal Posts: 16,328
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    steven1977 wrote: »
    Id of said the 10th said cheesy lines. Or it could be a lets slag off the classic era as much as we can because these days we re all about special effects and cgi. Without all that our stories would suck.

    Sorry I don't quite get your message here. What are you trying to convey?
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    CoalHillJanitor wrote: »
    If they were weak and cheesy then so am I.

    No crackers, Gromit! We've forgotten the crackers! :eek:

    Where is the the best cheese as well? :mad:
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    Residents FanResidents Fan Posts: 9,204
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    daveyboy7472 wrote: »
    I find it difficult to describe any of the Classic Doctors as cheesy, especially Hartnell. Mayo is entitled to his opinion off course but without those 'cheesy' Doctors, we wouldn't have a New Series to enjoy.....

    :)

    I couldn't disagree with Mayo more. I find it hard
    to describe Hartnell, Pertwee, Tom or Chris'
    Doctors being "weak" or "cheesy"-they all came across
    as strong characters.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 8,836
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    No one was as cheesy as tennant.
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