Quantum Leap/The Play's the Thing

The Play's the Thing
Season 4, Episode 11
Airdate	January 8, 1992
Production Number	67301
Written by	Beverly Bridges
Directed by	Eric Laneuville
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Quantum Leap — Season Four

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The Play's the Thing is the eleventh episode of the fourth season of Quantum Leap, and the sixty-fourth episode overall.

Starring: Scott Bakula (Sam Beckett)

Starring: Dean Stockwell (The Observer)

Guest Starring: Penny Fuller (Jane Lindhurst), Robert Pine (Ted), Daniel Roebuck (Neil Lindhurst), Anna Gunn (Liz Lindhurst), Craig Richard Nelson (Director)

Co-Starring: Paul Collins (Rob Jackson), Eva Loseth (Petra)

with Deem Bristow (King), Will Schaub (Joe Thurlow)

Uncredited: Deborah Pratt (Narrator)

Plot Overview

Sam is a 25-year-old actor in a relationship with a woman about to turn 50. Everyone tries to dismiss the relationship, including Al, who believes Sam is there to help the aspiring actor. However, Sam tries to encourage the soon-to-be grandmother to follow her passion of singing.

Notes

Leap Date

• September 9, 1969

Location

• New York City, New York

Music

• "Born to be Wild"

• "My Cherie Amour"

• "White Rabbit"

• "Time of the Season"

Arc Advancement

Referbacks

• In his narration, Sam mentions leaping into an electric chair (Last Dance Before an Execution), shootouts (M.I.A.), and a variety of handcuffs (A Hunting We Will Go).

Trivia

Goofs

• The Twin Towers of the World Trade Center are seen in an establishing shot, even though they were not finished until 1973.