I was very excited to see that both Carole Ann Ford and
William Russell were attending this year’s Gallifrey One. They worked with the
first Doctor and that was over 50 years ago.
Luckily, I got to see the panel with them together and they
charmed the crowd with their anecdotes. The
panel’s MC did a good job of asking questions, follow up questions, and then getting
out of the actors’ way as they answered. For the most part, the stories were
well polished as they have told them time and again over the decades. While some
tales may be apocryphal, they held the audience in their hands as they talked.
When it was time for their signing, there was a long line; which
I loved seeing. I worry that the current crop of Whovians have no idea about the history
of the show. I see this with Star Trek.
The Next Gen crowd dismisses anything prior to Picard.
I must admit to being my own enemy. When Carole and William were signing, I goofed.
I got a photo signed by Carole for myself. Then I got her and William to sign a duel photo
for a friend. I forgot to get a photo of William signed for myself. When I realized my gaff, it was too late to
get back in line. I had to wait for the next day to start again. It all worked
out and I was a happy camper.
AH
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