Cultural references to the Doctor Who universe/1970s

Occasionally, elements of the Doctor Who universe are referenced in the broader popular culture. This page exists to throw a spotlight on some of these casual references made in television, comics, films and other media which happened during the 1970s.

Television

 * In the episode "Boys Night In" (1973) of, Bob wakes up in a police station. When he asks what happened, Terry jokingly mentioned the "police box and the strange doctor".
 * In the episode "An Evil Influence" (1975) of, Linda Phelps says her mother wouldn't let her watch Doctor Who because it was "violent". The episode features Doctor Who actors Margaret John, Stephen Yardley, Dennis Chinnery, and Terrence Hardiman.

Prose

 * Michael Moorcock, an admirer of Doctor Who, had "Doctor Who" and a Dalek appear, amongst many other fictional characters, in his (1977).

Music

 * The Pink Floyd instrumental song "" (1971) includes a quote of the Doctor Who theme.