Tom Baker brought Doctor Who everywhere. People who were children during his run now know the Doctor as "the guy with the scarf". Tom Baker is really recognised by everyone who knows about Doctor Who or who was alive at the time his episodes were originally airing. As such, there is no doubt that the Fourth Doctor is the most well-known and most popular classic Doctor. He really made the show what it is today. If Doctor Who had never become popular to larger audiences in different countries, it would never have made it 51 years. It would have lasted a long time, of course, but it would never had created the well-deserved fanbase that it has today. What did you think of this list? Is there anything else that the Fourth Doctor contributed to Doctor Who's ongoing legacy? Let us know in the comments section below.
Alexa is a Doctor Who writer on Whatculture. She lives in the boring state of Illinois, USA. She is an anthropology and creative writing student. When not writing or watching Doctor Who, she is probably cuddling with her pet hedgehog, playing Super Nintendo, and reading horror novels.
What did you think of this list? Is there anything else that the Fourth Doctor contributed to Doctor Who's ongoing legacy? Let us know in the comments section below.