Play’s the Thing, The
- Synopsis
- US time-travel science fiction series about scientist Sam Beckett (Bakula) trapped in time who travels through the past three decades masquerading as other people, with a holographic observer and advisor. In this episode on September 9, 1969 May meets December when Sam leaps into a young actor in love with an older woman, who is also an aspiring singer. If he can’t boost her confidence and help her get her career on track, she will face a "fate worse than death," returning with her son to Cleveland. Along the way Sam has to perform in an off-broadway production of Hamlet in the nude.
- Series
- Quantum Leap
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Television
- Technical information
- Colour / Sound
- Transmission details
- 8 Jan 1992 (Channel: NBC)
- Duration
- 60 mins
Credits
- Director
- Eric Laneuville
- Writer
- Beverly Bridges
- Cast
Dean Stockwell Admiral Al Calavicci Penny Fuller Jane Lindhurst Robert Pine Ted Scott Bakula Dr Sam Beckett
Additional Details
- Production type
- Television and Radio Drama
- Plays
- Hamlet
- Keywords
- Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Time Travel; Science fiction (television)
Notes
- History
- Season 4, episode 11 and episode 64 overall.
Production Company
- Name
Universal TV
Online Retailer
- Name
amazon.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.amazon.co.uk External site opens in new window
How to cite this record
Shakespeare, "Play’s the Thing, The". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/shakespeare/search/index.php/title/av67758 (Accessed 26 Nov 2024)