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*'''28 December 1981''': Channel 2 screened [[Tom Baker stories]] Monday to Friday at 5:00pm; the timeslot later changed to 5.30pm. They were cycled through at least twice. | *'''28 December 1981''': Channel 2 screened [[Tom Baker stories]] Monday to Friday at 5:00pm; the timeslot later changed to 5.30pm. They were cycled through at least twice. | ||
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*'''6 May 1983''': The [[Peter Davison stories]] begin. The episodes move from weekdays to Friday night compilations. This was followed by further [[Tom Baker]] reruns. | *'''6 May 1983''': The [[Peter Davison stories]] begin. The episodes move from weekdays to Friday night compilations. This was followed by further [[Tom Baker]] reruns. | ||
*'''23 November 1983''': [[The Five Doctors]] airs. | *'''23 November 1983''': [[The Five Doctors]] airs. | ||
*'''6 October 1984''': A Saturday evening run begins with season 21. | *'''6 October 1984''': A Saturday evening run begins with season 21. | ||
| − | *'''23 March 1985''': Regeneration night features four regeneration stories, including [[Spearhead from Space]]. | + | *'''23 March 1985''': Regeneration night features four regeneration stories, including [[Spearhead from Space]]. Three of the episodes are edited into hour timeslots. |
*'''30 March 1985''': The complete [[Jon Pertwee]] package continues. | *'''30 March 1985''': The complete [[Jon Pertwee]] package continues. | ||
*'''22 November 1985''': [[Colin Baker]] premieres. | *'''22 November 1985''': [[Colin Baker]] premieres. | ||
*'''10 January 1986''': The 17 repackaged [[William Hartnell stories]] screen. | *'''10 January 1986''': The 17 repackaged [[William Hartnell stories]] screen. | ||
| − | *'''27 June 1986''': The [[Patrick Troughton | + | *'''27 June 1986''': The [[Patrick Troughton stories]] begin. |
*'''5 October 1986''': A "Dr Who Festival" is held at the Minneapolis Armory, with an appearance by the travelling [[Doctor Who USA Tour]] bus: | *'''5 October 1986''': A "Dr Who Festival" is held at the Minneapolis Armory, with an appearance by the travelling [[Doctor Who USA Tour]] bus: | ||
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*'''14 February 1987''': [[Colin Baker]] returns. | *'''14 February 1987''': [[Colin Baker]] returns. | ||
| − | *'''4 April 1987''': Another run of [[William Hartnell] and [[Patrick Troughton]] begins on Saturday nights. | + | *'''4 April 1987''': Another run of [[William Hartnell]] and [[Patrick Troughton]] begins on Saturday nights. |
*'''1 May 1987''': [[Tom Baker]] returns. | *'''1 May 1987''': [[Tom Baker]] returns. | ||
*'''March 1988''': [[The Trial of a Time Lord]] airs, followed by [[Time and the Rani]], which plays on its own. The rest of the McCoy era airs after 1989. The series now airs Saturdays, at 11.00pm. | *'''March 1988''': [[The Trial of a Time Lord]] airs, followed by [[Time and the Rani]], which plays on its own. The rest of the McCoy era airs after 1989. The series now airs Saturdays, at 11.00pm. | ||
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*'''1991''': During 1991, only two episode per week are screened, back to back on Sunday afternoons. | *'''1991''': During 1991, only two episode per week are screened, back to back on Sunday afternoons. | ||
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| + | <td>[[File:Scene 198209.jpg|thumb|180px|Scene, Sept. 1982]]</td> | ||
| + | <td>[[File:KTCA Scene 198305.jpg|thumb|200px|Peter Davison premieres, May 1983]]</td> | ||
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Revision as of 20:58, 8 May 2012
Doctor Who aired in these cities, on these channels:
Minneapolis / St. Paul
KSTP
| Variety, 16 August 1978 |  |
KSTP was one of the first stations to purchase the Tom Baker stories |
Channel 5 (ABC)
- Late 1978: The series first aired in an afternoon timeslot, then shifted to 1.30am after poor ratings.
- 1979-1981: Channel 5 screened Tom Baker stories on weekday afternoons until at least late 1981, presumably stopping by the time KTCA, channel 2 (below), picked up the series...
KTCA
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← AIRDATES ...... (CLICK ICON TO GO TO TABLE SHOWING EPISODE BREAKDOWN AND AIRDATES - N/S = story title is Not Stated) |
Channel 2 (PBS)
- 28 December 1981: Channel 2 screened Tom Baker stories Monday to Friday at 5:00pm; the timeslot later changed to 5.30pm. They were cycled through at least twice.
- 6 May 1983: The Peter Davison stories begin. The episodes move from weekdays to Friday night compilations. This was followed by further Tom Baker reruns.
- 23 November 1983: The Five Doctors airs.
- 6 October 1984: A Saturday evening run begins with season 21.
- 23 March 1985: Regeneration night features four regeneration stories, including Spearhead from Space. Three of the episodes are edited into hour timeslots.
- 30 March 1985: The complete Jon Pertwee package continues.
- 22 November 1985: Colin Baker premieres.
- 10 January 1986: The 17 repackaged William Hartnell stories screen.
- 27 June 1986: The Patrick Troughton stories begin.
- 5 October 1986: A "Dr Who Festival" is held at the Minneapolis Armory, with an appearance by the travelling Doctor Who USA Tour bus:
- PRESS COVERAGE: USA BUS TOUR in MINNESOTA 1
- PRESS COVERAGE: USA BUS TOUR in MINNESOTA 2
- 14 February 1987: Colin Baker returns.
- 4 April 1987: Another run of William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton begins on Saturday nights.
- 1 May 1987: Tom Baker returns.
- March 1988: The Trial of a Time Lord airs, followed by Time and the Rani, which plays on its own. The rest of the McCoy era airs after 1989. The series now airs Saturdays, at 11.00pm.
- 1988: The 24 repackaged Jon Pertwee stories had screened by September 1988.
- 1991: During 1991, only two episode per week are screened, back to back on Sunday afternoons.
KTCI
(Channel 17)
- 2001-2002: KTCI reran the Tom Baker stories following letters from viewers - but this was the last time the series aired on a regular basis.
Media
Fandom
- Minnesota Fanzine: QUESTIONMARK Vol 2, Issue 4
- Peter Davison attends a convention - PRESS CLIPPING 23 MAY 1986
Bemidji
KAWE
Channel 9 (PBS)
- 1989: Screened the 24 repackaged Jon Pertwee stories circa 1989.
