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authoritative dismissive professional knowledgeable pragmatic
Guide leads tourist groups on the Empire State Building observation deck in 1963 New York. He recites facts about landmarks like the Chrysler Tower and Chanin Tower while directing attention to the city panorama and Hudson River. Practical and order-focused, he dismisses disruptive behavior from tourists like Morton, labels them nutters, and enlists the group to watch them. He enjoys his job for the chance to meet people and maintains authority amid crowds.
2 appearances
Also known as: GUIDE

Guide's Journey

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S2E32 · Flight Through Eternity
Morton’s Unwitting Witness to Time Travel

Mild curiosity, with no emotional investment in the events.

The Observation Deck Tourists serve as background characters, reacting to the Guide’s commentary and Morton’s behavior but not directly interacting with the time travelers or Daleks. Their neutral presence underscores …

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S2E32 · Flight Through Eternity
Morton’s Obsession Undermines His Credibility

Detached but compliant. The tourist does not engage emotionally with Morton's plight but follows the guide's instructions without question, reflecting the broader group's dismissal of Morton as a 'nutter'.

The tourist is implicitly involved as a witness to Morton's erratic behavior. Ordered by the guide to monitor Morton, the tourist becomes a silent enforcer of the guide's authority, ensuring …

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Affiliation

Empire State Building Tour Group
Guided Sightseeing Tours