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Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs  Terror of the Autons (1971) |
Another story, and this scene in particular, which resulted in questions being raised in The House and tabloid newspapers
It was said to be highly irresponsible of the programme makers to show the Autons disguised as Policemen because it was thought that it would stop children from seeking Police help if they ever needed it
The Troll Doll was also cited as being a badly thought-out concept, due to the fact that many children refused to sleep with their teddy bears (in fear they would come alive)
There is a story, almost certainly apocryphal, that when producer Barry Letts heard these criticisms, rather than issue a statement apologizing, he issued one demanding that the nation's children 'Man the hell up'