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The Doctors: Who's Who: The Story Behind Every Face of the Iconic Time Lord

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So far, it's got a lot of background info, but possibly too much detail and not enough personal information. I have only made it through the 3rd doctor. It would be nice to get more information about the men's backgrounds, childhood/schooling, love lives, family life, kids, etc. rather than so much info on all the acting they have done. Overall, it seems like a good book though. I wonder if the author wasn't able to find out a lot of personal info on the earlier doctors. Maybe there will be more on the more recent doctors, when I get there.

I found this to be very interesting to read. Short biographies of all the actors to have played the role.

One omission that I'd like to add: Jon Pertwee played in an episode of 'The Young Indiana Jones' as a General in the German Luftwaffe. This is not listed in his filmography.

Nice biographies on all the men to play the Doctor, However the truth remains..."Tom Baker" will always be the best and definitive Doctor. He was/is the best representative of the character. He was the complete package and had all the key ingredients that made the character memorable and popular with people of all ages. Him and Philip Hinchcliffe are the ones that made "Doctor Who" a Worldwide success. Plus, the modern series is just a special effect-laden, visual soap opera. Whereas, the classic series had substance. Well-written stories and fine characterization just to name two aspects. At least before John Nathan-Turner took over as producer. If you're just getting into "Doctor Who", I recommend checking out the "Tom Baker era 1974 - 1981" first and foremost, then go from there.