The Mind of Evil is a great throwback to the last season's hard-edged narrative style with many effective moments. Also, Delgado's Master excels as a Mafia-style boss
Random fact: The Actress playing Captain Chin Li was married to this story's writer Don Houghton. Their daughter is an actress as well and had a role in an episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures.
black and white is fine Jess, we love watching your reactions no matter what colour it is, it's your reactions that matter not the colour or lack of, of the show.
There's no need to apologize, I think I speak for all reasonable viewers when I say that what matters is your comfort, your mental wellbeing and your overall health, these videos are far less important than any of those. I hope your visit to your family is good and your car problems will be resolved soon.
You have nothing to apologize for. It's only fairly recently that a colorized version of this became available and speaking for myself, seeing your reaction to these stories is infinitely more important than whether the video footage is in color or not. Hope you were able to complete your trip successfully after your rocky start. Pik-Sen Lim, the actress who plays Chin Lee in this story, was the real life wife of the writer, Don Houghton. Houghton also wrote Inferno, which is why there is such a good continuity reference to that story in these episodes. I'm very pleased to see how much you've embraced the characters of Yates and Benton. Looking forward to seeing you react to the rest of this story!
It was obvious you were under stress while making this episode. This trip came just in the nick of time. You needed to just let the videos go for a few days. We'll still be here... We like the black and white episodes anyway...
Doctor Who in the 70s does take a lot from Classic science fiction literature, I absolutely love how they merged elements of 'A Clockwork Orange's with political espionage and action, another case of Classic Who branching into an unusual genre.
You've got nothing to apologize for as you always do a good job. If anyone needs to apologize it's the BBC, for they're the ones who taped over the original colour versions of these episodes. As for the unfortunate problem with your car, this is due to the technological world we live in today. We've become so dependent on using things like cars and computers, it stresses us out when they stop working properly. When something goes wrong on my side of the pond, it makes me want to just go and stand on top of a quiet mountain and think of nothing. Great reaction 👍👏. All the very best, Trev from East London, UK.
I hadn't noticed before,but the location where Benton is rendered unconscious was Cornwall Gardens - the same place that the First Doctor,with the help of the military,captured the War Machine. If I were a resident there,I'd move out. Far too dangerous!
Like many others I first saw this in black and white on video, it seemed like older 1960's episodes. I enjoyed it in that format. Saw the colour version when the dvd came out. I think both versions work & it was incredible how the BBC managed to genuinely colourise a completely monochrome story.
Vent away. 🙂 It's healthy. The reason why a number of the 3rd doctor stories are in black and white is because the original coloured versions got destroyed by the BBC. Don't worry about it and if anyone complains, they can always take a run and jump. You do amazing reactions and you need to not be so hard on yourself so much. Have a great holiday and party all night long. 🙂
Sorry you're having such a stressful time with your car. I can't speak for anyone else but I'm totally fine with this story being in black and white. We'll take Classic Who reactions however they come. :)
I absolutely adore this story and this era's continuity of the Doctor’s worst fear being the destruction of the parallel Earth from Inferno. Unsurprising since it’s the same writer Don Houghton but I still appreciate this moment greatly and Jon Pertwee gives it all the gravitas it's due. In a lot of ways, this adventure suits black-and-white as it reminds you of one of those old timey political thrillers and the locations are meant to be grey and drab anyway (it’s a prison after all). It’s one of the best Master stories ever too, Roger Delgado has rarely been cooler smoking that cigar and dressed like a mafia boss. This story is also a goldmine for showing the Master's past friendship/connection to the Doctor.
The actress Pik-Sen Lim was in a British comedy series Mind Your Language about a class of students with foreign backgrounds learning English in night classes.
Have been watching your reactions for a while now, and you've always done well. Please don't feel pressured to produce; you have a life away from the needs of viewers and that comes first in my opinion. You should never feel responsible for people you've never met, especially if they badger you for their fun.
For anyone who can't be bothered to see the intro as to why it's in black and white: Shit happened and she has no time before she leaves for a trip. Don't worry Jess, many of us first saw this in black and white. Even if we haven't, most of us shouldn't be bothered. Black and white isn't a big deal. I hope you enjoyed your trip!
Not to worry, Jess. Back in 1971, most of us wouldn't have been watching in colour. _The Radio Times_ television schedule magazine, was still differentiating the colour programmes in italics above it's entry and timeslot. Regular complete colour viewing was still some way off and most of us would have been watching on black and white sets. Fret not. For those of us that watched 'The Mind Of Evil' the first time round, the effect is of nostalgia, not irritation. Sorry you've had car problems. I hope you had a nice trip and reunion. We'd have sent Bessie to take you, but she's otherwise engaged. How's about turning up in that neat yellow roadster, eh? Wouldn't that be a talking point!
Doesn't matter if it's B/W, the main thing is that you get to see it, thank you for everything you do, and your passion towards "Classic Who". (Hope you made it to NYC safe)
Many Jon Pertwee stories were in black and white for a long time. I am used to that. I am sorry about your car troubles, but I like that you can share your troubles with us. My mother was 80 eleven years ago and my family gave her a surprise party at her favorite bowling alley. She was 90 last year and we did not want to surprise her. Yesterday she was 91. I hope you, your mother and your family are doing well.
Thanks for caring so much about the colour/black and white thing. It was originally shot in colour, but (as with much of 1960s Who) the BBC wiped it! There are BBC recoloured versions out there... But no harm done that you couldn't find one (the story is the important thing!) There are a few more 3rd Doctor stories that suffer from similar colour/black and white problems... including The Daemons - which is the last story of season 8. Benton first appeared The Invasion. Benton actor John Levene first appeared as a Yeti in Web of Fear!
This story has a complicated history when it comes to available versions. It was broadcast in colour; but then the story was lost from the BBC archive. A few minutes of colour footage of episode 1 survived in an ancient betamax recording;and the colour was restored to the episode for its DVD release, using the recording as a reference. It's available in colour on Britbox - but probably not on other streaming services. Not that matters. I think it works well in b/w!
Black & White - oh, the nostalgia! When I watched this on first airing it would have been in black and white as we didn't get a colour television until a few years later. Sorry for 'harping on' about it!
I always rather envied my brother, who is one of those guys who can take broken things apart and put them back together... and they work! I always remember, as a kid, not being allowed in the garage sometimes because he had his Yamaha in bits around the floor, in precisely the right order so he'd know where to start putting it back in one piece. I've never seen him do a jigsaw puzzle but presumably he's a grand master at it.
Ah your watching the vhs black and white version, it was digitally colourised for the dvd release. Just means you will miss out on the third doctor’s awesome maroon jacket and purple lined cape haha
WOW.....This week I watched the colour episodes, I didn't know they were colorized. It was actually really interesting to see them in B&W, you get to see light and shades of the episode so much better ... thank you so much :)
Girl, the amount of shit breaking down in my life over the past month (several issues with the car AND the house, with some major appliance and online account shenanigans to sweeten the deal) makes me just shake my head and say I feel you all the damn way. The Doctor is always good for what ails you!
This was only colourised for the dvd release. Planet of the Daleks and Invasion of the Dinosaurs are the other two Pertwee stories that you may have 1 episode in black and White as they too were done for the DVDs so you'll know when you get to them so not to worry about it.
They weren't 'colorized.' They were filmed in color because back when PBS was still broadcasting all the Doctor Who episodes in the 1970s/80s, starting with Jon Pertwee, these were in color.
Yeah all Pertwee episodes were in colour but they junked them along with the 60s episodes but managed to get them all back from other sources but some episodes they only had black and white copies. By the time the DVDs came out they had the technology to get them back into colour. I did read that back in the 90s when the episodes were released on vhs it was too expensive to be able to do it back then.
Anyone bothered about the B&W can do a print screen, print it off and colour it in using their usual crayons. It think it adds a certain style and am just glad the episodes exist. I hope you had a great visit home.
The 'UNIT Family' set-up had the long-term effect of affording much of the supporting cast equal billing to the companion of the day. Thus, actors like John Levene (Benton) and Richard Franklin (Mike Yates) are only slightly less important to the ongoing narrative - and, indeed, to fans - as Jo or the Brigadier. Levene, in particular, has become more visible since his relatively lowly role in 'The Invasion'. In fact, you've 'seen' him earlier than that. He was a Cyberman as far back as 'The Moonbase' and, later on, a Yeti!
I think this is a good story and the premise is an intriguing one. And explores ethics in the justice system. I'd love to see the Brigadier just burst into the prison in a tank and blow the machine up
The scene with the Keller process is very much intended to evoke an execution. We had only got rid of capital punishment seven years before this. Around this time John Hurt appeared in '10 Rillington Place' and they brought in the man who had executed his character in real life as a technical advisor!
Thanks for another great reaction. I can't see why anybody would have an issue with you not reviewing this in colour unless they were particularly finicky! You work incredibly hard to bring us these wonderful reactions & that's ultimately why I tune in. This story was never one of my favourites but hearing your thoughts has made me see hidden qualities in it. Looking forward to seeing your next reaction to this. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy a happy & peaceful time with your family.
I LOVE a good Sesska vent!! You're a natural storyteller, and you make venting fun!! 'Car and Mechanic troubles" are classic!!! As for the b&w, unless there's some special color code going on (and there isn't), what is there really to complain about? As for the story itself, it was always funny to me that the "threat" were the Chinese instead of the usual Russians. I wonder if this (in real time) was before or after Nixon's trip? (For those who don't know, it was a huge deal.)
This one works just fine in B/W. We are used to "Mind of Evil" being on B/W. Many of us started watching TV when it was mostly B/W. It is its own art form so we respect that as a chosen media upon which to create art.
First of all I hope your problems got sorted out and that you got to see your family. That is rather more important than whether this story is in black and white. I feel this story suffers less from the loss of colour than some of the other 3rd Doctor stories. The Dragon costume was pink and was referred to on set as Puff the Magic Dragon. The reference to Dracula's castle at the beginning was appropriate as writer Don Houghton would go on to write two of Hammer's Dracula films starring Christopher Lee.
It was broadcast in Australia during December 1984 in B & W on ABCTV. Considering it was released in the UK in 1971 and exported to a country that didn't have colour TV until January 1975 it is questionable whether it was ever broadcast here in colour in the first place. Neverfail it is arguably the one Pertwee story that works a treat in B & W.
I watched this one in B&W right the way from the late 80s through the early 00s. Not even sure when the re-colored TMoE came out. And I've always loved this story. B&W might even be better for it.
The Doctor and Brig relationship is a very British one of mutual respect mixed with piss taking. May not be obvious to Americans, but it’s nowhere near as tense as it appears (despite obvious disagreements) more just having a lend of each other Great reaction, and B&W version is more than fine. If anyone complains send the Keller Machine to deal with them
We all have to vent sometimes, I've had a pretty bad week myself so I understand the crying thing. As for the B&W thing, I think this story works quite well in B&W anyway. Hope you have a great trip.
I have this story in both B&W and in colour, and I prefer this one in black and white. It just has a grittier feel and that's appropriate for the story. Don't apologize, enjoy it. It's the last time you'll see DW in B&W. By now you should have made your car trip. Hope everything worked out. See you soon (I hope for parts 3 and 4!)
Definitely count me in with those who are just happy to see your reaction to this story -- colorized or B&W. In fact, I've never actually watched the color version, myself, to be completely honest. I'd always seen it in B&W and felt that really fit the tone of the story and so I've never sought out the color version because of that. One day I'll see it that way, but for now, B&W is totally cool. :)
A few Pertwee stories only survived in black and white. Some talented people and the BBC are working on ways to basically recolour all of his stories so that his series can be "complete"
That second cliffhanger shows low budget done well; simple wobbly wipe to a dragon statue, then a dragon costume seen only in close-up and a reaching hand. As I recall, it was bright red like a cartoon dragon, I expect what some people fear is the symbol, not the reality. I still don't know if Jon Pertwee was using correct Chinese, as a sailor shortly before the second world war, he could have learned a little in places like Hong Kong, but I don't know.
The thing that watching classic who always brings to my mind, is the idea that Wh was ever a children's (under 10) TV show. Whilst I was around 6 when I watched this when it went out in (I don't recall it) the stories are pretty complex. It really was a family show all the time.
One of the most common things I hear mentioned from people who are fans of the new series when they first watch the older classic serials is how much more frightening they are. It was a time when children (and IMHO the audience in general) were given a little more credit by the producers in both their understanding and their ability to overcome fear to find meaning.
Im sorry about your last few days, hope everything is better now, hope your enjoying your trip, this reaction was great, i have never seen this story though, it was a first for me
Given that this is the unrestored version - and quite a lot of fans are not old enough to remember it as broadcast - it just goes to show how first impressions are not reliant on the original context. Fandom has sometimes felt hostage to that pocket of older fans who shout 'You weren't there, man! YOU WEREN'T THERE!' - as if 1971 was at the heart of the London Blitz or something. The irony is, given the oft-repeated suggestion that younger viewers lack discernment or an attention span for anything made before the turn of the century, a lot of us PREFER the monochrome version. Occasionally, I think a modern story might benefit from the same treatment.
Honestly Jess, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Life happens sometimes and you can't control where it takes you, I just hope you got to your parents okay. A black and white version of a colour story should not be your biggest worry, it's better than nothing. On to the story itself, I do quite like this one, as you say there are several storylines and it's how they all interweave is where the fun and the drama comes from. I loved your comment about Pertwee's face acting, he can't help but look funny doing this, some of his old comedy skills unintentionally coming to the fore perhaps. I have a slight issue with him telling Jo to follow his instructions; from what I've seen already Doctor she's done nothing but follow your instructions and made herself so very useful. I believe we've started a worrying trend here where almost everyone underestimates Jo's capabilities. Another couple of oddities, in the plot, I spotted this time are that the Governor does indeed stop the use of the Keller machine but doesn't stop the next guy, to be subjected to it, from being brought into that holding cell. Also it must be the same Chinese girl, there can't be more than one, surely!? Despite that there is a lot to like in this for instance, TA DA, The Master is back!! He's obviously operating very differently than last time, there it was like he had a deadline and was trying to get all his conniving plans in at once. Here he's got a whole set up behind him with a fancy car and a driver, even. And given that the Keller machine was installed a year ago means this plan is more of a slow burner for him, I like this version of the Master very much. Hey, none of the other main characters know he's even in this story yet, that's some waiting game. I'll finish with our UNIT team, I love all those moments of comedy Brig with the Doctor and the Chinese delegate, Nick Courtney excels in this type of comedy, it's really nice he's able to show this side of the Brig without his authority being damaged too much. Also I'm glad you're enjoying our other regular's like Yates and Benton. Poor, poor Benton; he gets out foxed while keeping tabs on Capt. Chin Lee and almost, almost could've captured the Master if he would've known to take notice of that engineer a bit more. It's just not his day is it?
I hope our trip went off okay and that the car was okay. Don't worry about the B & W It is your reactions we watch you for not the video you show. Anyone who doesn't understand that can go and look for the colour versions themselves and watch them on their own.
Hello Jess. Don't worry about it. Whether its in color or black and white Dr.Who is always fantastic to watch! I hope your car troubles are behind you and in New York with your parents. Don't stress yourself over this. Life happens. I enjoy your reaction videos for Dr.Who! Take care of yourself
Sorry to hear about your car issues, mine's been dead 1.5 years now, just sitting in the driveway. Starting to think about a replacement. As for the video's a really appreciate your perfectionism but don't worry about it. If you lived near me I'd gladly lend you my DVDs but I'm in Connecticut. Tomorrow is another day, I hope it's a better one for you, you deserve it.
1st No need to be sorry, Jess, we all have bad times and you need to vent do so also I find screaming helpful occasionally and when everything has calmed down or at least I have thought it through I play music a bit of AC/DC, The Cockroaches, Queen and more (If you haven't heard of these bands look them up that goes for anyone reading this comment not just Jess) 2nd Great episode this one, hopefully one day you see the colour version even if you watch it in your own time and compare it to the black and white version you are seeing that'll be fine by me.
For the longest time, The Mind Of Evil was only ever available in Black & White. I've watched it for years and years like that. And then a few years back they released a color version of the story. Honestly, with this story, I prefer the black & white version because it's the one I have watched over and over for as long as I've been a fan of the show. The color version throws me off to be honest I think personally it has more atmosphere this way than the color one. So that being said, I'm more than ready for this one, let's go!
Whenever you see this (if you ever do) which will not be when you filmed this or when it posted to TH-cam (due to timey-wimey circumstances) I hope you know... you're awesome. Obviously I don't know you in real life, but the impression I get is, you're awesome. I do know that I love your reactions, I never thought I'd be able to watch reactions to animated episodes but you proved me wrong. So reactions to b/w episodes?? Absolutely not a problem. Bring it on! 💕
So the episodes are in black and white. No problem. Of my top ten favorite films, only three of them are in color; stuff being in black and white is not an issue. Sorry to hear you've been having a tough time of it recently. You bring up that feeling of being so stressed that you're about to cry; that is a very familiar feeling for me, so I feel your pain on that one. I really do hope that for this past week you've had a really nice and enjoyable time with your family.
If memory serves, the 'Chinese Dragon' earned the - perhaps inevitable - nick-name 'Puff the Magic Dragon' (with apologies Peter, Paul & Mary). So it wasn't all doom and gloom. But if any era in Dr Who leans on the politics of the day, it's this one.
Vent, vent, vent away. Sorry things aren’t going your way, hope you got back to NY to see your family. I get the stress tears ever now and then. XxX ❤️ Black & White is fine my me that’s all I had on vhs for years before the dvd came out.
Doctor being afraid of fire 2 stories after he barely escaped a fiery apocalypse is an interesting detail.
Same guy wrote both stories, good to see he tried to inject some continuity, not something this show does too well....
Lowkey a bit of accidental foreshadowing towards time war trauma as well
He also escaped Skaros and ancient Rome.
"'...Just blow it up!' My kind of woman!" Oh Jess, it's gonna take soooo long, but there's a future companion you are going to just LOVE
"You're too delicate for intelligence work Benton, you better go lie down" lol I LOVE that line
The Mind of Evil is a great throwback to the last season's hard-edged narrative style with many effective moments. Also, Delgado's Master excels as a Mafia-style boss
Random fact: The Actress playing Captain Chin Li was married to this story's writer Don Houghton. Their daughter is an actress as well and had a role in an episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures.
black and white is fine Jess, we love watching your reactions no matter what colour it is, it's your reactions that matter not the colour or lack of, of the show.
BritBox have the colorized version.
There's no need to apologize, I think I speak for all reasonable viewers when I say that what matters is your comfort, your mental wellbeing and your overall health, these videos are far less important than any of those.
I hope your visit to your family is good and your car problems will be resolved soon.
You have nothing to apologize for. It's only fairly recently that a colorized version of this became available and speaking for myself, seeing your reaction to these stories is infinitely more important than whether the video footage is in color or not. Hope you were able to complete your trip successfully after your rocky start. Pik-Sen Lim, the actress who plays Chin Lee in this story, was the real life wife of the writer, Don Houghton. Houghton also wrote Inferno, which is why there is such a good continuity reference to that story in these episodes. I'm very pleased to see how much you've embraced the characters of Yates and Benton. Looking forward to seeing you react to the rest of this story!
It was obvious you were under stress while making this episode. This trip came just in the nick of time. You needed to just let the videos go for a few days. We'll still be here... We like the black and white episodes anyway...
The colours were restored for the DVD release. But now that the BluRay Collection is out, it is probably the version most people are going for.
Black and White is Totes Alright!! Have a great trip and be safe! We heart you :)
A lot of people watched this story in black and white! It's not like it's an inauthentic experience
@@caitlin329 I did! Only just saw it in color for the first time recently
Doctor Who in the 70s does take a lot from Classic science fiction literature, I absolutely love how they merged elements of 'A Clockwork Orange's with political espionage and action, another case of Classic Who branching into an unusual genre.
You've got nothing to apologize for as you always do a good job. If anyone needs to apologize it's the BBC, for they're the ones who taped over the original colour versions of these episodes. As for the unfortunate problem with your car, this is due to the technological world we live in today. We've become so dependent on using things like cars and computers, it stresses us out when they stop working properly. When something goes wrong on my side of the pond, it makes me want to just go and stand on top of a quiet mountain and think of nothing. Great reaction 👍👏. All the very best, Trev from East London, UK.
I hadn't noticed before,but the location where Benton is rendered unconscious was Cornwall Gardens - the same place that the First Doctor,with the help of the military,captured the War Machine.
If I were a resident there,I'd move out. Far too dangerous!
Spot on.
Like many others I first saw this in black and white on video, it seemed like older 1960's episodes. I enjoyed it in that format. Saw the colour version when the dvd came out. I think both versions work & it was incredible how the BBC managed to genuinely colourise a completely monochrome story.
Jon Pertwee started in comedy, which goes someway to explaining his facial expressions.
Vent away. 🙂 It's healthy. The reason why a number of the 3rd doctor stories are in black and white is because the original coloured versions got destroyed by the BBC. Don't worry about it and if anyone complains, they can always take a run and jump. You do amazing reactions and you need to not be so hard on yourself so much. Have a great holiday and party all night long. 🙂
There is coloured versions of all the black and white stories available though
Sorry you're having such a stressful time with your car. I can't speak for anyone else but I'm totally fine with this story being in black and white. We'll take Classic Who reactions however they come. :)
My DVD is in colour. This version must be based on the previous video release which was in B&W.
It's how I first saw the story, glorious monochrome. Doesn't stop it being one of my favourite adventures.
The master and his big thick cigar...so iconic!!!!
I absolutely adore this story and this era's continuity of the Doctor’s worst fear being the destruction of the parallel Earth from Inferno. Unsurprising since it’s the same writer Don Houghton but I still appreciate this moment greatly and Jon Pertwee gives it all the gravitas it's due. In a lot of ways, this adventure suits black-and-white as it reminds you of one of those old timey political thrillers and the locations are meant to be grey and drab anyway (it’s a prison after all). It’s one of the best Master stories ever too, Roger Delgado has rarely been cooler smoking that cigar and dressed like a mafia boss. This story is also a goldmine for showing the Master's past friendship/connection to the Doctor.
The actress Pik-Sen Lim was in a British comedy series Mind Your Language about a class of students with foreign backgrounds learning English in night classes.
What annoys me is The Doctor tells Jo off after she saves his life...That's gratitude for you!
Have been watching your reactions for a while now, and you've always done well.
Please don't feel pressured to produce; you have a life away from the needs of viewers and that comes first in my opinion.
You should never feel responsible for people you've never met, especially if they badger you for their fun.
The first cliffhanger is a nice callback to Inferno, where 3’s greatest fear is fire. Nicely done
For anyone who can't be bothered to see the intro as to why it's in black and white: Shit happened and she has no time before she leaves for a trip.
Don't worry Jess, many of us first saw this in black and white. Even if we haven't, most of us shouldn't be bothered. Black and white isn't a big deal. I hope you enjoyed your trip!
My point exactly, it's probably more accurate to a lot of fans' original experience of the story!
Not to worry, Jess. Back in 1971, most of us wouldn't have been watching in colour. _The Radio Times_ television schedule magazine, was still differentiating the colour programmes in italics above it's entry and timeslot. Regular complete colour viewing was still some way off and most of us would have been watching on black and white sets. Fret not. For those of us that watched 'The Mind Of Evil' the first time round, the effect is of nostalgia, not irritation. Sorry you've had car problems. I hope you had a nice trip and reunion. We'd have sent Bessie to take you, but she's otherwise engaged. How's about turning up in that neat yellow roadster, eh? Wouldn't that be a talking point!
Doesn't matter if it's B/W, the main thing is that you get to see it, thank you for everything you do, and your passion towards "Classic Who". (Hope you made it to NYC safe)
Many Jon Pertwee stories were in black and white for a long time. I am used to that. I am sorry about your car troubles, but I like that you can share your troubles with us. My mother was 80 eleven years ago and my family gave her a surprise party at her favorite bowling alley. She was 90 last year and we did not want to surprise her. Yesterday she was 91. I hope you, your mother and your family are doing well.
Thanks for caring so much about the colour/black and white thing. It was originally shot in colour, but (as with much of 1960s Who) the BBC wiped it! There are BBC recoloured versions out there... But no harm done that you couldn't find one (the story is the important thing!) There are a few more 3rd Doctor stories that suffer from similar colour/black and white problems... including The Daemons - which is the last story of season 8. Benton first appeared The Invasion. Benton actor John Levene first appeared as a Yeti in Web of Fear!
The Doctor fearing fire after seeing a world destroyed in flames really puts a new light on thee Time War too
This story has a complicated history when it comes to available versions.
It was broadcast in colour; but then the story was lost from the BBC archive.
A few minutes of colour footage of episode 1 survived in an ancient betamax recording;and the colour was restored to the episode for its DVD release, using the recording as a reference.
It's available in colour on Britbox - but probably not on other streaming services.
Not that matters. I think it works well in b/w!
I believe it was Episode 6 the colour survived from, otherwise all correct info! :)
Black & White - oh, the nostalgia! When I watched this on first airing it would have been in black and white as we didn't get a colour television until a few years later. Sorry for 'harping on' about it!
I always rather envied my brother, who is one of those guys who can take broken things apart and put them back together... and they work! I always remember, as a kid, not being allowed in the garage sometimes because he had his Yamaha in bits around the floor, in precisely the right order so he'd know where to start putting it back in one piece. I've never seen him do a jigsaw puzzle but presumably he's a grand master at it.
Ah your watching the vhs black and white version, it was digitally colourised for the dvd release. Just means you will miss out on the third doctor’s awesome maroon jacket and purple lined cape haha
Oh god, Pertwee's comedy gurning is legendary!
If you were bothered by the "crazy noises" in The War Machines and Inferno; this story might just break you.
Just wait for The Sea Devils!
Who cares if you watch the story in black or white, the reaction is everything and it was a good one! Thanks for a great video.😃👍
Great Birthday Present!! Thank you Sessksays!! I love all of Classic Doctor Who Season 8!!
With its prison setting, the story is very bleak and gritty. It actually works quite well in black and white.
I've been inside the castle that's been used for the exterior shots- Dover Castle.
WOW.....This week I watched the colour episodes, I didn't know they were colorized. It was actually really interesting to see them in B&W, you get to see light and shades of the episode so much better ... thank you so much :)
Girl, the amount of shit breaking down in my life over the past month (several issues with the car AND the house, with some major appliance and online account shenanigans to sweeten the deal) makes me just shake my head and say I feel you all the damn way. The Doctor is always good for what ails you!
This was only colourised for the dvd release. Planet of the Daleks and Invasion of the Dinosaurs are the other two Pertwee stories that you may have 1 episode in black and White as they too were done for the DVDs so you'll know when you get to them so not to worry about it.
They weren't 'colorized.' They were filmed in color because back when PBS was still broadcasting all the Doctor Who episodes in the 1970s/80s, starting with Jon Pertwee, these were in color.
Yeah all Pertwee episodes were in colour but they junked them along with the 60s episodes but managed to get them all back from other sources but some episodes they only had black and white copies. By the time the DVDs came out they had the technology to get them back into colour. I did read that back in the 90s when the episodes were released on vhs it was too expensive to be able to do it back then.
Anyone bothered about the B&W can do a print screen, print it off and colour it in using their usual crayons. It think it adds a certain style and am just glad the episodes exist. I hope you had a great visit home.
The 'UNIT Family' set-up had the long-term effect of affording much of the supporting cast equal billing to the companion of the day. Thus, actors like John Levene (Benton) and Richard Franklin (Mike Yates) are only slightly less important to the ongoing narrative - and, indeed, to fans - as Jo or the Brigadier. Levene, in particular, has become more visible since his relatively lowly role in 'The Invasion'. In fact, you've 'seen' him earlier than that. He was a Cyberman as far back as 'The Moonbase' and, later on, a Yeti!
I originally watched Mind of Evil in black and white back in the day, my family did not get a colour television until 1980!
Hey, don't worry about it. This is the way I first saw this story when it was shown in the US on PBS decades ago, and I loved this story.
I think this is a good story and the premise is an intriguing one. And explores ethics in the justice system.
I'd love to see the Brigadier just burst into the prison in a tank and blow the machine up
The scene with the Keller process is very much intended to evoke an execution. We had only got rid of capital punishment seven years before this. Around this time John Hurt appeared in '10 Rillington Place' and they brought in the man who had executed his character in real life as a technical advisor!
I don't mind the BW version, in fact, it adds a bit of atmosphere for this particular story, you will probably love this one. :)
I was going to say the same. This is such a dark, gritty story that B&W seems very fitting.
So sorry for your car issues ☹️, I hope your journey was safe x
Thanks for another great reaction. I can't see why anybody would have an issue with you not reviewing this in colour unless they were particularly finicky! You work incredibly hard to bring us these wonderful reactions & that's ultimately why I tune in. This story was never one of my favourites but hearing your thoughts has made me see hidden qualities in it. Looking forward to seeing your next reaction to this. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy a happy & peaceful time with your family.
I LOVE a good Sesska vent!! You're a natural storyteller, and you make venting fun!! 'Car and Mechanic troubles" are classic!!! As for the b&w, unless there's some special color code going on (and there isn't), what is there really to complain about? As for the story itself, it was always funny to me that the "threat" were the Chinese instead of the usual Russians. I wonder if this (in real time) was before or after Nixon's trip? (For those who don't know, it was a huge deal.)
This one works just fine in B/W. We are used to "Mind of Evil" being on B/W. Many of us started watching TV when it was mostly B/W. It is its own art form so we respect that as a chosen media upon which to create art.
First of all I hope your problems got sorted out and that you got to see your family. That is rather more important than whether this story is in black and white. I feel this story suffers less from the loss of colour than some of the other 3rd Doctor stories. The Dragon costume was pink and was referred to on set as Puff the Magic Dragon. The reference to Dracula's castle at the beginning was appropriate as writer Don Houghton would go on to write two of Hammer's Dracula films starring Christopher Lee.
It was broadcast in Australia during December 1984 in B & W on ABCTV. Considering it was released in the UK in 1971 and exported to a country that didn't have colour TV until January 1975 it is questionable whether it was ever broadcast here in colour in the first place. Neverfail it is arguably the one Pertwee story that works a treat in B & W.
I watched this one in B&W right the way from the late 80s through the early 00s. Not even sure when the re-colored TMoE came out. And I've always loved this story. B&W might even be better for it.
'The Mind of Evil' was colourised in 2013 for DVD, and again this year with a better process for Blu-ray.
The Doctor and Brig relationship is a very British one of mutual respect mixed with piss taking. May not be obvious to Americans, but it’s nowhere near as tense as it appears (despite obvious disagreements) more just having a lend of each other
Great reaction, and B&W version is more than fine. If anyone complains send the Keller Machine to deal with them
You know, I’ve never seen these episodes in B&W. There’s something awfully charming about seeing this era in black & white!
We all have to vent sometimes, I've had a pretty bad week myself so I understand the crying thing. As for the B&W thing, I think this story works quite well in B&W anyway. Hope you have a great trip.
I have this story in both B&W and in colour, and I prefer this one in black and white. It just has a grittier feel and that's appropriate for the story. Don't apologize, enjoy it. It's the last time you'll see DW in B&W.
By now you should have made your car trip. Hope everything worked out. See you soon (I hope for parts 3 and 4!)
Definitely count me in with those who are just happy to see your reaction to this story -- colorized or B&W. In fact, I've never actually watched the color version, myself, to be completely honest. I'd always seen it in B&W and felt that really fit the tone of the story and so I've never sought out the color version because of that. One day I'll see it that way, but for now, B&W is totally cool. :)
B&W is fine its how I first watched it on VHS. Love your channel. ❤️👍🤗
Pak-Sem Lin married Don Houghton, the writer of this serial. He passed away in 1991, but she still alive and still performs (2024).
A few Pertwee stories only survived in black and white. Some talented people and the BBC are working on ways to basically recolour all of his stories so that his series can be "complete"
That second cliffhanger shows low budget done well; simple wobbly wipe to a dragon statue, then a dragon costume seen only in close-up and a reaching hand.
As I recall, it was bright red like a cartoon dragon, I expect what some people fear is the symbol, not the reality.
I still don't know if Jon Pertwee was using correct Chinese, as a sailor shortly before the second world war, he could have learned a little in places like Hong Kong, but I don't know.
No prob. Sometimes the re-colorization process looks like crap. I originally saw it in B/W anyway. That's cool. Glad you saw your folks!
The thing that watching classic who always brings to my mind, is the idea that Wh was ever a children's (under 10) TV show. Whilst I was around 6 when I watched this when it went out in (I don't recall it) the stories are pretty complex. It really was a family show all the time.
One of the most common things I hear mentioned from people who are fans of the new series when they first watch the older classic serials is how much more frightening they are. It was a time when children (and IMHO the audience in general) were given a little more credit by the producers in both their understanding and their ability to overcome fear to find meaning.
@@lapelcelery42 In the 1970s the moral crusader argument against the show was never about it being scary - just being violent.
Hey I'm glad you're getting some downtime with your folks.
Don't worry about it. No need to apologise. It is what it is.
It's still the 3rd Doctor, actually I have never seen those before, so well done appreciated, 👏✔👍😀🙌
Im sorry about your last few days, hope everything is better now, hope your enjoying your trip, this reaction was great, i have never seen this story though, it was a first for me
Given that this is the unrestored version - and quite a lot of fans are not old enough to remember it as broadcast - it just goes to show how first impressions are not reliant on the original context. Fandom has sometimes felt hostage to that pocket of older fans who shout 'You weren't there, man! YOU WEREN'T THERE!' - as if 1971 was at the heart of the London Blitz or something. The irony is, given the oft-repeated suggestion that younger viewers lack discernment or an attention span for anything made before the turn of the century, a lot of us PREFER the monochrome version. Occasionally, I think a modern story might benefit from the same treatment.
I don’t mind the black and white, as long as you are enjoying the episodes that’s all that matters in the end.
Honestly Jess, you shouldn't be so hard on yourself. Life happens sometimes and you can't control where it takes you, I just hope you got to your parents okay. A black and white version of a colour story should not be your biggest worry, it's better than nothing.
On to the story itself, I do quite like this one, as you say there are several storylines and it's how they all interweave is where the fun and the drama comes from. I loved your comment about Pertwee's face acting, he can't help but look funny doing this, some of his old comedy skills unintentionally coming to the fore perhaps. I have a slight issue with him telling Jo to follow his instructions; from what I've seen already Doctor she's done nothing but follow your instructions and made herself so very useful. I believe we've started a worrying trend here where almost everyone underestimates Jo's capabilities.
Another couple of oddities, in the plot, I spotted this time are that the Governor does indeed stop the use of the Keller machine but doesn't stop the next guy, to be subjected to it, from being brought into that holding cell. Also it must be the same Chinese girl, there can't be more than one, surely!?
Despite that there is a lot to like in this for instance, TA DA, The Master is back!! He's obviously operating very differently than last time, there it was like he had a deadline and was trying to get all his conniving plans in at once. Here he's got a whole set up behind him with a fancy car and a driver, even. And given that the Keller machine was installed a year ago means this plan is more of a slow burner for him, I like this version of the Master very much. Hey, none of the other main characters know he's even in this story yet, that's some waiting game.
I'll finish with our UNIT team, I love all those moments of comedy Brig with the Doctor and the Chinese delegate, Nick Courtney excels in this type of comedy, it's really nice he's able to show this side of the Brig without his authority being damaged too much. Also I'm glad you're enjoying our other regular's like Yates and Benton. Poor, poor Benton; he gets out foxed while keeping tabs on Capt. Chin Lee and almost, almost could've captured the Master if he would've known to take notice of that engineer a bit more. It's just not his day is it?
Omg I love your nails!! And also these reaction vids are awesome classic who all the way 🤘
I hope our trip went off okay and that the car was okay. Don't worry about the B & W It is your reactions we watch you for not the video you show. Anyone who doesn't understand that can go and look for the colour versions themselves and watch them on their own.
Hello Jess. Don't worry about it. Whether its in color or black and white Dr.Who is always fantastic to watch! I hope your car troubles are behind you and in New York with your parents. Don't stress yourself over this. Life happens. I enjoy your reaction videos for Dr.Who! Take care of yourself
Black & whites fine. Its your reaction we watch for!
Hope you managed to return home safely & your car didn't fail you 🙂
Sorry to hear about your car issues, mine's been dead 1.5 years now, just sitting in the driveway. Starting to think about a replacement.
As for the video's a really appreciate your perfectionism but don't worry about it. If you lived near me I'd gladly lend you my DVDs but I'm in Connecticut. Tomorrow is another day, I hope it's a better one for you, you deserve it.
1st No need to be sorry, Jess, we all have bad times and you need to vent do so also I find screaming helpful occasionally and when everything has calmed down or at least I have thought it through I play music a bit of AC/DC, The Cockroaches, Queen and more (If you haven't heard of these bands look them up that goes for anyone reading this comment not just Jess) 2nd Great episode this one, hopefully one day you see the colour version even if you watch it in your own time and compare it to the black and white version you are seeing that'll be fine by me.
Hey Jess, don't stress about it. Anybody who moans is not worth thinking about. Thanks for the great vid.
I can't play the harp. I can play a DVD though. Ha! Ha! Very Good Reactions to a good story.
The full colour restoration is perfect. I you catch it one day.
For the longest time, The Mind Of Evil was only ever available in Black & White. I've watched it for years and years like that. And then a few years back they released a color version of the story. Honestly, with this story, I prefer the black & white version because it's the one I have watched over and over for as long as I've been a fan of the show. The color version throws me off to be honest I think personally it has more atmosphere this way than the color one. So that being said, I'm more than ready for this one, let's go!
Whenever you see this (if you ever do) which will not be when you filmed this or when it posted to TH-cam (due to timey-wimey circumstances) I hope you know... you're awesome. Obviously I don't know you in real life, but the impression I get is, you're awesome. I do know that I love your reactions, I never thought I'd be able to watch reactions to animated episodes but you proved me wrong. So reactions to b/w episodes?? Absolutely not a problem. Bring it on! 💕
Attacked by Puff the Magic Dragon.
So the episodes are in black and white. No problem. Of my top ten favorite films, only three of them are in color; stuff being in black and white is not an issue. Sorry to hear you've been having a tough time of it recently. You bring up that feeling of being so stressed that you're about to cry; that is a very familiar feeling for me, so I feel your pain on that one. I really do hope that for this past week you've had a really nice and enjoyable time with your family.
Hope your trip turned out well. Don't worry about the episodes being black and white, stay safe.
A lot of classic Who was broadcast in b&w, so watching a reaction in b&w is no problem - try not to stress about it.
Hiya. Black & White, Colour, Beige, it doesn't matter. It's Doctor Who, isn't it?! That's all that matters. Stay safe. All the best to you.
Doing a great job there. 😊
11:58 That machine even looks like a midget Dalek.
You're good, The machine looks better in black and white 😂. Hope you're having a good break!
Black/white is fine. For the longest time I actually didn’t know that this had been colourized again. I’ve only seen it that way.
If memory serves, the 'Chinese Dragon' earned the - perhaps inevitable - nick-name 'Puff the Magic Dragon' (with apologies Peter, Paul & Mary). So it wasn't all doom and gloom. But if any era in Dr Who leans on the politics of the day, it's this one.
Vent, vent, vent away. Sorry things aren’t going your way, hope you got back to NY to see your family. I get the stress tears ever now and then.
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Black & White is fine my me that’s all I had on vhs for years before the dvd came out.
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“ dismiss Sargent! “
Black & White really suits this story... and when I saw it he first time it was only available in B&W
B/W is not a problem.
Oh yeah, The Claws of Axos has been labelled as The Mind Of Evil on Dailymotion. I keep falling for it xDD
I tried having a TH-cam channel and I completely relate to the stress of a perfectionist Jess! It's hard, that's for sure.
I'm gonna come back in two weeks and if there is no update on the car I think then and only then will I complain haha