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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Willie Oleson" data-source="post: 435061" data-attributes="member: 8">The Chase (22-5-1965 / 26-6-1965)[ATTACH=full]58273[/ATTACH]Doctor HMM? count: 36+ 1 "hmm?" by the impostor Doctor Who, created by the Daleks.I've discounted the singular "hmm" exclamations (not part of a sentence) and also the "hmm's" at the beginning of the sentence because they both imply a particular feeling or thought, not a habit.The main story is very simple: the Tardis is being chased by the time machine of the Daleks.But it starts with Doctor Who presenting his fabulous Space TV that can broadcast any moment in history. We get to see William Shakespeare but also a performance by the Beatles.Initially I thought this was going to be THE plot but it's merely an introduction to the style of this story. It's very travelogue and greatest hits, and perhaps it's not a coincidence that this is Ian and Barbara's last adventure in the Tardis.Actually, at the end of the episode it felt as if their return to 1960s London was foreshadowed by the Beatles hit Ticket To Ride   as shown on Space TV.They arrive on a planet with aliens and alien monsters and I thought, well then this   is going to be it,  but it's also just a temporary stop so that the Tardis can catch its breath, as it were. I'm sure the Doctor "explained" it in scientific terms but I never really understand what it is, let alone remember it.Vicki bumps into one of the underground alien monsters.[ATTACH=full]58274[/ATTACH]But 3 seconds later it's tit for tat when the same happens to Ian.[ATTACH=full]58275[/ATTACH]They need   to be seperated in order to explore the various aspects of an adventure, and also because it would look a bit silly if they'd always operate in a tight-knit group of four.One of them wanders off for no good reason except ignoring the warning to "stay close", followed by getting stuck in a hole or passageway or whatever.And of course there's the classic rotating wall or hidden door that can reduce the number of Tardis explorers.It can also be effortlessly undone if the story (or running time) requires it. "Thank god we found you!" Yeah...The chase continues and after planet Aridius it arrives on the Empire State Building.The American scenery and characters are introduced in a strangely elaborate way. A woman does something with her hat, a big man makes his way from one side of the set the other side and the tour guide has no idea what he's saying and it looks as if they told him to "keep talking!"Oh yes, strange things happen when the Doctor is not around.The Tardis is witnessed by the only tourist who unintentionally stays behind - as it would happen to themselves - and he thinks they're Hollywood actors.The poor man from Alabama has to do it again when the Daleks arrive, and it's all very energetic and over the top. Possibly my favourite scene in these episodes.The crew continues to leave pandemonium in its wake when they arrive on a 19th century ship. Since they made a point of showing the name of the ship I wondered if it was a real historical thing. According to wiki it's even more than that, it's an historical mystery!!I'm sure I've mentioned it before but I only watch the complete stories, not the ones with missing episodes replaced with audio or animation. Therefore I wonder if this was the first story that showed a real-life event "caused" by the Doctor.After this they arrive in what looks like a haunted mansion theme ride which in reality is the nightmare of many people. It looks very DARK SHADOWS and Frankenstein's creature wrestles a Dalek. So funny.The Doctor and the gang meet human astronaut Steven Taylor who's trapped there for some reason, and I found it tragic that they couldn't help him to escape. I think he's dead.The Daleks meet their round knockoffs Mechonoids and a fierce battle ensues. We don't get see who wins because everything explodes and collapses.There's also a jungle with huge aggressive plants but eventually the story ends and Barbara and Ian seize the opportunity to return to their earthly lives, courtesy of the extra time machine.But not before they have their final argument.[ATTACH=full]58276[/ATTACH]I think the Doctor is always at his most eccentric in situations like these. It makes me think of that powerful scene at the end of Charlie's visit in the Chocolate Factory, when Willy Wonka confronts Charlie and his grandfather with their sin.It's always a bittersweet moment when a companion departs, but compared to what I've seen in NuWho this goodbye is rather low-key.The Doctor and Vicki watch an episode of Ian & Barbara on Space TV.[ATTACH=full]58277[/ATTACH]Goodbye. Or welcome back to 1965, it's just a matter of perspective.[MEDIA=youtube]eLlpwWEsdAE[/MEDIA]</blockquote>

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