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Sarah Jane Smith: A Beloved Companion

January 1, 2018

google.com, pub-ca-pub-6067120031842370, DIRECT, f08c47fec0942fa0 Sarah Jane Smith If there is one companion of the classic series I remember the most it is Sarah Jane Smith. She is played by Elisabeth Sladen, and becomes the companion of the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee about a year before he decides to leave the role. She to me does a beautiful job as the Doctor’s companion. We first see her in the story “The Time Warrior” in 1973(1) and she will continue with the…

K9 and Company Pilot Episode A Girl’s Best Friend Airs 35 Years Ago

K9 and Company Yesterday is a day that some Doctor Who fans may remember. On that day 35 years ago, the first spinoff of Doctor Who, K9 and company airs. This of course began a journey with the show we see today. Since K9 and Company aired there have been other spinoffs of Doctor Who. My personal view of the show is very limited. I can say this because I actually never saw the pilot. From my understanding, the show…