Californians don't have that marvelous British cynicism, but then the British can be so patronizing at times.
Children's programming in America, I think it's pretty shoddy in terms of lack of diversity. It's pretty much cartoons and Disney sort of shows. I don't find any of that stimulating for children.
To be honest, 'Doctor Who' fans are a mixture of crazies plus solid citizens, but they're relentless.