TMC
06-28-2025, 02:05 PM
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The late 1960s saw the rise of the Cybermen as one of Doctor Who’s most iconic and terrifying monsters. But as quickly as they became popular, the 1970s saw them vanish from our screens entirely. So what happened? And why did their big comeback in REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN fall flat? Let's take a look at the downfall of the Cybermen in the 1970s and how they eventually reclaimed their place as one of the show’s greatest villains.
00:00 -
00:42 - 1960s and the Cybermen's rise in popularity
03:01 - Their absence during the 3rd Doctor era
04:50 - Revenge Of The Cybermen: A Failed Comeback
10:47 - Their 1980s resurgence
13:27 - Legacy
The late 1960s saw the rise of the Cybermen as one of Doctor Who’s most iconic and terrifying monsters. But as quickly as they became popular, the 1970s saw them vanish from our screens entirely. So what happened? And why did their big comeback in REVENGE OF THE CYBERMEN fall flat? Let's take a look at the downfall of the Cybermen in the 1970s and how they eventually reclaimed their place as one of the show’s greatest villains.
00:00 -
00:42 - 1960s and the Cybermen's rise in popularity
03:01 - Their absence during the 3rd Doctor era
04:50 - Revenge Of The Cybermen: A Failed Comeback
10:47 - Their 1980s resurgence
13:27 - Legacy