It's the 50th Anniversary of "Doctor Who"! Meet the First 7 Doctors

The 50th Anniversary Special of Doctor Who airs this weekend. In 50 years, there have been 11 doctors in the title role because of the ingenious idea that time lords such as the Doctor don't die, they regenerate. Actors regenerate into new versions of the Doctor, and that's how the TV series has endured for 50 years. It can be a little frightening, but it's a great show to watch with the whole family. The campy effects belie the deeper themes of friendship, exploration, and tolerance. You think it's just going to be goofy and fun, and it is. But it's also fantastic storytelling and quite wonderful in every way. The concept of Doctor Who is so good, so brilliant, and so flexible that it has captured the imagination of audiences for 50 years and become a pop culture phenomenon. If I had to pick one (and - thank goodness - I don't have to pick one), I'd say David Tennant (#10) is my favorite doctor. Who's yours? Take a look at the mini-bios of the first 7 doctors and take your pick! - By Kact Faulconer

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