I tried watching in the 1980s but was annoyed at the frequent and humorless resort to Deus ex machina when the plot frequently dead-ended.
Perhaps I was spoiled by Monty Python’s humorous use of this technique.
@NWBison
I can't imagine anyone having that problem when Douglas Adams was one of the writers. #4thDoctor
@ClaraListensprechen4
Wow! I loved the entire Hitchhiker’s series.
My attempt at Dr. Who was sometime around 1982-85. I believe I watched at least parts of 2 series. All I can remember now is the Doctor and friend were well and truly trapped, and he pulled something out of thin air to escape. More than once. Had I detected humor in it I would have enjoyed it, but that’s not what I remember.
Some of the dilemmas seemed to be not very well built, but I can’t recall any details.
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@NWBison
The thing about Douglas Adams specifically is that he was a dry satirist and was most likely responsible for poking some sort of fun at dilemma sets.
As it happens, I didn't watch Doctor Who until I discovered Adams was one of the writers--my first introduction to HHGTTG was via BBC World Service on shortwave radio. I didn't start out being a TV watcher.
@ClaraListensprechen4
I caught BBC HHGTTG on FM radio in Spokane around 1980. I believe I had read the first book at the time and the rest afterward. Thoroughly enjoyed the radio production, almost as much as the books. I also enjoyed the BBC TV production.
I won’t mention the movie, except that my grandson loves it! What can I say, humans are complex.
BTW my brother and I are also the only Star Wars franchise non-fans in my extended family, but there are aspects I can appreciate.
