"Quantum Leap" (1989) TV series 1989-1993

Creator:

Donald P. Bellisario

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

26 March 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Family | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Plot:

Scientist Sam Beckett finds himself trapped in time--"leaping" into the body of a different person in a different time period each week.

Plot Keywords:

Time Travel | Amnesia | Hologram | Alternate History | Experiment Gone Wrong

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 14 wins & 37 nominations

Cast

Scott Bakula	...	Dr. Sam Beckett / ... (97 episodes, 1989-1993)
Dean Stockwell	...	Admiral Al Calavicci (97 episodes, 1989-1993)
Deborah Pratt	...	Ziggy / ... (38 episodes, 1989-1993)

Also Known As:

A través del tiempo (Spain) [es]
Aikahyppy (Finland) [fi]
Ajahüpe (Estonia) [et]
Code Quantum (France) [fr]
El salt (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
El viatger del temps (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
In viaggio nel tempo (Italy) [it]
Quantum leap - Az idõutazó (Hungary) [hu]
Quantum leap - In viaggio nel tempo (Italy) [it]
Salt quàntic (Spain: Catalan title) [ca]
Viajeros en el tiempo (Venezuela) [es]
Zurück in die Vergangenheit (Germany) [de]

Runtime:

60 min (97 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Australia:M (some episodes) | Iceland:12 (some epiosodes) | Iceland:L (some epiosodes) | USA:TV-PG | Australia:PG | Portugal:M/6

Filming Locations:

Big Sky Ranch - 4927 Bennett Road, Simi Valley, California, USA

Company:

Belisarius Productions

Trivia:

Al Calavicci drives two different Ferarris in the series: in _"Quantum Leap" (1989) {Genesis: Part 1 - September 13, 1956 (#1.1)}_, he is in a red Testarossa (which is shown from very low angles so as to keep the identity of the car hidden), and in _"Quantum Leap" (1992) {Killin' Time - June 18, 1958 (#5.5)}_, he is driving a Mondial Cabriolet.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: For the famous "mirror reflections" in which Sam sees who he leaps into, the series used the old trick of a dual set with a clear glass in the "mirror". Scott Bakula would stand on one side and the actor playing the person he leaped into on the other. If you look really close at the glass, you can see sometimes Scott Bakula's reflection. (Especially if the mirror is near a source of light like sunshine).

Quotes:

Sam: Do you have to sneak up on me?
Al: I'm sorry. What do you expect a hologram to do? Knock?

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Eli Stone: Should I Stay or Should I Go? (#2.4)" (2008)

Soundtrack:

Prologue (Saga Sell)

"Oooh Boy!"

A highly imaginative idea from Donald P. Bellisario.

The selection of Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell to play the roles of Sam (the quantum leaper) and Al (Sam's advice-giving & holographic guide) was spot on.

The story lines were great. The series consisted mainly of fictional plots, interspersed with the odd story based on real life events. In addition, the show's original signature tune was great!

The acting, especially from Scott and Dean, was first class. In fact, you don't need to be a sci-fi buff to enjoy Quantum Leap ........ a Bellisario masterpiece!

________ 9 out of 10! ________

Carl Giwa.