David Fisher Movies

In the second episode of a four-part story, the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Lalla Ward) have arrived at the Leisure Hive, a recreational center curiously located on Argolis, a war-ravaged, dangerously radioactive planet. Mena (Adrienne Corri), the war survivor in charge of the Hive, has been contemplating a sellout to the Foamasi, the race responsible for Argolis' devastatation. Complicating matters is the murder of a space scientist, for which the Doctor and Romana are blamed. What is the true purpose of the Hive's Tachyon Recreation Generator? Originally telecast September 6, 1980, "The Leisure Hive, Episode 2" was written by David Fisher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Leisure Hive," the Doctor (Tom Baker) tries to prevent a second nuclear holocaust on the planet Argolis. Unfortunately, he may be too late; the Tachyon Recreation Generator has been activated and it looks as though an army of killer clones will be the result. Instead, however, the T.R.G. turns out to have a conscience -- and a sense of humor. Originally telecast September 20, 1980, "The Leisure Hive, Episode 4" was written by David Fisher. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Creature From the Pit," the title character -- actually an ambassador from the planet Tythonus -- harbors a terrible secret which will profoundly affect the fate of the planet Chloris. The Doctor (Tom Baker) eventually discovers that Chloris is slated for destruction by a neutron star, a disaster that will, of course, also affect him. Once the villainous Lady Adrasta (Mary Frances) is disposed of, the Doctor hopes to be able to save the residents of Chloris from their predetermined annihilation. Written by David Fisher, "The Creature From the Pit, Episode 4" was originally telecast on November 17, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Creature From the Pit," the Doctor (Tom Baker) comes face to face with the blob-like title character as he attempts to elude the minions of Lady Adrasta (Myra Frances), despotic ruler of the planet Chloris. The creature's system contains an abundance of precious metals, and as such is highly coveted by the selfish Adrasta. Meanwhile, the villainess places the life of Romana (Lalla Ward) in direct jeopardy -- and the Doctor's robotic dog K-9 is unable to offer assistance. Written by David Fisher, "The Creature From the Pit, Episode 2" was originally telecast on November 3, 1979. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Androids of Tara," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) arrive on the medieval planet Tara, in search of the fourth segment of the Key to Time. No sooner has Romana located the segment than she is seized by the minions of the wicked Count Grendel of Gracht (Peter Jeffrey). The reason? Romana happens to be a dead ringer for Princess Strella (also played by Mary Tamm), the reluctant bride-to-be of Prince Reynart (Neville Jason). Written by David Fisher, "The Androids of Tara, Episode 2" first aired on December 2, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Androids of Tara," the Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) are still mired in a medieval power struggle on the arborial planet Tara. Hoping to arrange a wedding between Prince Reynart (Neville Jason) and Princess Strella, then kill Reynart and wed the Princess himself in order to ascend to the royal throne, Count Grendel of Gracht (Peter Jeffrey) has forced Romana to pose as Strella, her exact double (both roles are played by Mary Tamm). As intrigue piles upon intrigue, the Doctor wonders if he will ever be able to retrieve the fourth segment of the Key to Time, thereby restoring the balance between Good and Evil throughout the universe. Written by David Fisher, "The Androids of Tara, Episode 2" first aired on December 16, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

A follow-up to the previous Doctor Who adventure "The Pirate Planet," "The Stones of Blood" was the series' 100th story arc. The Doctor (Tom Baker) and Romana (Mary Tamm) continue their efforts to locate the missing segments of the Key to Time, which will restore the balance between good and evil. It turns out that the Key's third segment rests within the Nine Travellers, an ancient Druidic stone circle on the planet Earth. Locating the segment is the easy part -- the trick is to wrest the item from its pagan guardians. Written by David Fisher, episode one of the four-part "The Stones of Blood" originally aired on October 28, 1978. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Stones of Blood," the Doctor (Tom Baker) hopes to retrieve the third segment of the Key to Time from an ancient Druidic stone circle on planet Earth. The Doctor and Romana (Mary Tamm) are aided in this pursuit by a pair of female archeologists, Amelia Rumford (Beatrix Lehmann) and Vivien Fay (Susan Engel). Unfortunately, a group of latter-day Druids are dead set against the "desecration" of the circle -- and they're willing to commit murder to show they're not kidding. First telecast November 11, 1978, "The Stones of Blood, Part 3" was written by David Fisher). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Director Robert Clouse, maker of the martial-arts masterpiece Enter the Dragon returns with The Pack, a well-directed, interesting little horror film about a pack of pugnacious puppies who run amok on an island resort. Veteran action star (Joe Don Baker) plays the marine biologist forced to deal with the dilemma when the dogs begin to exhibit their killer instincts by hunting down and killing resort patrons, a result of neglect by their human owners. Although the prospect of dying in the jaws of a West Highland Terrier may seem improbable, Clouse imbues the film with genuine suspense and provides a few legitimate shocks, a testament to his skill at the helm. Released around the same time as Jaws amidst a slew of killer animal rip-offs, The Pack was undeservedly dismissed by critics. ~ Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide