The Sixth Doctor: A Technicolor and Controversial Dream

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Heather Maloney
Staff Writer

In 1983, who would have guessed that the actor to portray Commander Maxil in Arc of Infinity would become the Sixth Doctor?  Colin Baker was given the seemingly impossible task of making the role of The Doctor in Doctor Who his own.  Not only is this challenging in itself, however even more so when following two fan favorite actors in Tom Baker and Peter Davison.  How do you differentiate yourself from the longest running Doctor and the handsome and mild mannered Doctor?  Baker did it successfully with a whole array of colors and a snarky attitude that harked back to William Hartnell’s First Doctor.  In a multi-colored jacket adorned with a cat pin on his lapel, Baker pulled off a horrendously loud outfit with style.  With Peri Brown (Nicola Bryant) by his side, Colin Baker faced an uphill battle with grace, poise and a bit of flair. (Continue on PopWrapped)

Short piece of Colin Baker and Daphne Ashbrook panel at Denver Comic Con 2013

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Shot by Chris Gilstrap (www.cgphotog.com), this short video is a portion showing Heather introducing the guests of honor and Colin Baker even mocks her.

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‘Doctor Who’ popularity shines at Denver Comic Con 2013

 

At a convention that is centered on the celebration of Comic Books, “Doctor Who” was a cornerstone of paneling, cosplay and discussion.  Taking place at the Colorado Convention Center on May 31- June 2, 2013, Denver Comic Con more than doubled in attendance since its first year. The popularity of “Doctor Who” also grew since last year’s event.  With six full panels and two amazing question and answer sessions, “Doctor Who” became one of the most celebrated franchises at Denver Comic Con. 

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