Doctor Dwarf

Here's yet another open blog message to Joe Sepsey and Scott Misek.

Hey, dudes. Fellow Boyz From the Dwarf... if you're still out there in the world, feel free to drop an email to this blog. Would it kill you to say hello?

I thought you'd at least get a kick out this. We have a lot to catch up on.

Celebrity Death - Joseph Pevney - May 18, 2008

A double whammy for the Trek nerds! Three days following the passing of the gentleman who composed the theme song comes this...

Joseph Pevney, who directed some of the best-loved episodes of the original "Star Trek" television series, has died. He was 96.

Pevney directed 14 episodes of the series, including "The City on the Edge of Forever," in which Capt. Kirk and Spock travel back in time (Ah hah!! Doctor Who copyright infringement!! For shame!!) to the Depression, and "The Trouble With Tribbles," in which the starship Enterprise is infested with the furry creatures.

No photo was available of Mr. Pevney, so here’s a list of some of the other notable television shows he directed:

Trapper John M.D. (8 episodes)
The Paper Chase (2 episodes)
Little House on the Prairie (1 episode)
The Rockford Files (1 episode)
The Incredible Hulk (2 episodes)
Fantasy Island (1 episode)
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (7 episodes)
Petrocelli (7episodes)
Emergency! (7 episodes)
Bonanza (6 episodes)
Adam-12 (10 episodes)
The Munsters (11 episodes)

Celebrity Death - John Philip Law - May 13, 2008

John Philip Law - May 13, 2008

John Phillip Law, who portrayed an angel in "Barbarella" has died. He was 70.

He also portrayed Sinbad in "The Golden Voyage of Sinbad" starring opposite future Doctor Who Tom Baker and future Professional Martin Shaw.

And he starred in what would become the Mystery Science Theatre 3000 classic "Diabolik."

Celebrity Death - Bernard Archard - May 1, 2008

Bernard Archard - May 1, 2008

Very small ‘c’ celebrity - but known to Classic (Doctor Who) Series fans - actor Bernard Archard has died at the age of 91.

He appeared in such movies as Krull and The Sea Wolves (a FTANG! fave), as well as the following classic television shows (also FTANG! faves) - The Professionals, The Avengers, Keeping Up Appearances and two separate appearances in Doctor Who for the 2nd and 4th Doctor. His most notable appearance being Marcus Scarman in "The Pyramids of Mars." (Yes, FTANG! is cognizant of the fact that he looked 91 way back in 1975.)

Doctor Who - Dubbed for Jamaican TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4M-CPwzCdVg

William Hartnell at 100

William Hartnell, the very first actor who (pun intended) portrayed the role of Doctor Who in the 1960s, was born exactly 100 years ago today. While not exactly Ftang's all time favorite Doctor - - without him - - none of what exists today would even be here. So a hearty toast to William and all that he accomplished in his three short years in the role. Cheers, Bill!