Season 19

## Overview

During Season 19 of Doctor Who. Negotiations were being held for Doctor Who. Paramount Pictures however won the rights to Doctor Who after airing on CBS for 19 straight years to develop a full length feature to introduce The Sixth Doctor. Donner however said he wasn’t ready for a movie yet to introduce The Sixth Incarnation. Although it sounded like a good idea. It wouldn’t be til later in the series to develop it. Paramount wanted famous pop star Michael Jackson to star as the new incarnation however if Jackson passed up on the offer. Paramount also had Bill Cosby in mind too. Yet Donner wasn’t to keen on the selections for Doctor Who for the 19th season. In a interview Donner stated that he almost stepped down from Doctor Who due to creative differences and regretting to accept Paramount’s offer. Richard quoted saying “If Paramount made that film, I would’ve walked away!” Thankfully Jackson and Cosby both declined due to scheduling conflicts. Jackson developing the album Thriller and Bill Cosby on tour with Bill Cosby: Himself. So the film was on hold.

Melissa Mathison announced she made a partnership with Amblin Entertainment to help develop the new season. yet would still air new episodes on CBS he stated when Amblin was developed. The first thing she had in mind was to helm Doctor Who. and Donner gain full control of his vision. Ray Bradbury former writer of movies such as Moby Dick and Fahrenheit 451 was also brought on board as a additional writer for the series seeing his work in books and a few movies. Doctor Who was then given a bigger budget as well along with more episodes. The New Doctor is Robin Williams who was revealed to be casted as the new Doctor after revealing a tease commercial during the CBS Special E.T. And Friends. Where it showed a scene having The TARDIS land in front of the movie theater. And Robin saying “This must be my ride!” As he slowly steps into The TARDIS materializing with text that says “ROBIN WILLIAMS IS THE DOCTOR” With the 1979 theme playing and a logo also showcasing the release date for the new season.

Robin being casted which was Spielberg’s decision to cast Robin Williams recommended by Steven Spielberg. although Spielberg had no part with the season he did however give Melissa an option for the Doctor. as they wanted to give The Doctor a newer outlook to the show itself. Fans were quite excited for Robin with fans saying he’s a spot on pick for The Doctor and some fans thinking he’ll just be playing Mork again. Robin was cast after he was complete with filming The World According To Garp thus, He was a bit skeptical going from one TV show to another, so he approached his friend Chevy Chase who was offered the role of The Doctor yet declined for advice,. Williams Doctor was quite the opposite of his previous incarnations His Doctor had a light-hearted kind personality with wise cracking moments but also had a serious and inspirational side as even though he’ll lose companions on the way feeling regret he could’ve saved them. He still knowing that this Doctor will not give up on anyone Eleven Stories would be crafted along with a Christmas special at the end of the season

## Cast

* Robin Williams as The Doctor
* Bernadette Peters as Pauline Smith
* Ally Sheedy as Peri Brown

## Stories

1. The Sixth Wonder
2. City of The Comet
3. Destiny of The Daleks
4. E=MC2
5. Silver Linings
6. Kinda
7. Enemy Within
8. Stage Fright
9. The Awakening
10. The Return of Morbius
11. Logopolis