Jackie Lane Movies

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Ark," the Doctor (William Hartnell) continues to trace the origins of a plague that threatens to wipe out the last remaining denizens of Planet Earth. Unfortunately, he need not look any farther than the interior of the TARDIS. It turns out that the Doctor's companion, Dodo (Jackie Lane), has a bad head cold -- and this alone is the cause of all the death and devastation to come. Written by Paul Erickson and Lesley Scott, "The Plague" originally aired on March 12, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Ark," the Doctor (William Hartnell) discovers that the space ark upon which the survivors of a plague on Planet Earth are being transported is now under the control of the Monoids, a formerly servile alien race. The only hope for restoring the balance of power is to force the Monoids to wipe out one another. Meanwhile, the Doctor's companion, Steven (Peter Purves), desperately conducts a search for a bomb that threatens to destory the Ark and all its passengers. Written by Paul Erickson and Lesley Scott, "The Bomb" originally aired on March 26, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the first episode of the four-part story "The Gunfighters," the Doctor (William Hartnell) and his companions Steven (Peter Purves) and Dodo (Jackie Lane) decide to take a well-deserved vacation. Unfortunately, the TARDIS crew ends up in Tombstone, AZ, just before the Gunfight at the OK Corral. While waiting to have Doc Holliday (Anthony Jacobs) take care of his aching tooth, the Doctor (William Hartnell) is deputized by Marshal Wyatt Earp (John Alderson); meanwhile, Steven (Peter Purves) is mistaken for a notorious gunslinger, and Dodo (Jackie Lane) is kidnapped by the bad guys. Written by Donald Cotton, "A Holiday for the Doctor" was originally telecast on April 30, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Gunfighters," the Doctor and his companions encounter all manner of problems while making a stop at Tombstone, AZ, in the late 19th century. Dodo (Jackie Lane) has already been abducted by the notorious Clanton gang; Steven (Peter Purves), mistaken for a famous gunslinger, is about to be lynched; and the Doctor (William Hartnell), reluctantly deputized by Wyatt Earp (John Alderson), is unceremoniously thrown in jail. Written by Donald Cotton, "Don't Shoot the Pianist" was originally telecast on May 7, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Veteran horror film habitue Michael Gough guest stars as the Toymaker in this four-part Doctor Who adventure. The TARDIS is inexorably drawn to the Toymaker's domain, whereupon the Doctor (William Hartnell), Steven (Peter Purves), and Dodo (Jackie Lane) are forced to play a series of lethal games. As expected, the crew's opponents, all hand-picked by the Toymaker, don't know the meaning of "fair play." Written by Brian Hayles, this story arc began on April 2, 1966, with the episode "The Celestial Toyroom." ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the third episode of the four-part story "The Celestial Toymaker," Steven (Peter Purves) and Dodo (Jackie Lane) continue to act as unwitting pawns in a deadly game of chance perpetrated by the malevolent Toymaker (Michael Gough). Having been rendered invisible and powerless, the Doctor (William Hartnell) must rely on his wits to extricate himself and his travelling companions from the present crisis. As Steven and Dodo brave the perils of a lavish but lethal ballroom, they are suddenly joined by a deceptively jolly jester named Cyril (Peter Stephens). Written by Brian Hayles, "The Dancing Floor" first aired on April 16, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the second episode of the four-part story "The Savages," the Doctor (William Hartnell) wants to learn the secret of the "perfect" advanced civilization which has built huge walls to protect itself against a race of primitive savages. He eventually discovers that the so-called civilized inhabitants have kept themselves mentally and physically vibrant by sapping the life forces from the savages outside their gates. First telecast on June 4, 1966, "The Savages, Episode 2" was written by Stuart Black; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

In the conclusion of the four-part story "The Massacre of St. Bartholomew's Eve," The religious differences that have suddenly cropped up between the Doctor (William Hartnell) and Steven (Peter Purves) serve to heighten Steven's feelings of isolation. Of far greater importance, the Catholic hierarchy of 16th century Paris prepares its final fatal assault on the Huguenot population. Jackie Lane joins the cast in the role of the Doctor's new travelling companion Dorothea "Dodo" Chaplet. Written by John Lucarotti and Donald Tosh, "Bell of Doom" first aired on February 26, 1966; this episode apparently no longer exists. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Returning to modern-day London with Dodo (Jackie Lane) in tow, the Doctor (William Hatnell) discovers that a supercomputer called WOTAN (Will Operating Thought Analogue) has been invented by one Professor Brett (John Harvey). Though impressed by the fact that WOTAN can actually think for itself, the Doctor would be less impressed -- in fact, he'd be outraged -- if he knew that the computer is exercising an insidious form of mind control over thousands upon thousands of helpless Londoners. Anneke Wells makes her first series appearance as Polly, here introduced as Brett's secretary. Scripted by Ian Stuart Black from a story idea by Kit Pedler, the first episode of the four-part Doctor Who adventure "The War Machines" first aired on June 25, 1966. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Veteran televiewers know all too well that the inclusion of "Son of Hercules" in a film's title does not necessarily indicate that you'll be seeing a Son of Hercules. Back in 1963 or thereabouts, a package of sword-and-sandal epics were bundled together for American TV syndication under the umbrella title Sons of Hercules (remember the theme music?) One of these was issued to local TV outlets as Venus Against the Son of Hercules; it starred Roger Browne, the muscular protagonist of such previous actioners as Ten Gladiators. Browne uses his considerable pectoral skills to thwart the world-conquering plans of the beautiful-but-deadly Venus, who up until this film wasn't such a bad sort. Co-starring is one Jackie Lane, a curvaceous starlet who later appeared on American television as Jacqueline Lane. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

A British officer must save the Barbary apes on Gibralter at all costs in this WW II farce. He does this, because it is believed that if the apes leave the rock, Britain will fall. The trouble begins when the only male ape dies. To save the rest, the officer and his side-kick sneak in to Zurich and steal an ape from a German circus. This results in a promotion for the officer, and now he and his partner are assigned to protect the ravens in the Tower of London. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide

Setting aside the politics of Nazism and its followers, this tongue-in-cheek parody of post-war conditions stars popular actor O.W. Fischer as Philipp Kalder, a former prisoner of war who has now wholeheartedly gone into black-market operations. Quick to see where a fortune can be made, his underhanded dealings ironically bring him legit recognition from the city that profited by his shenanigans. While busy with building his bank account, Kalder meets Hilde von Hessenlohe (Marianne Koch) also in the black-market sweepstakes, and plans on using her for his own purposes. Then the unexpected happens, he falls in love with her. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide