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 StockwellAdmiral Al Calavicci
Penny FullerJane Lindhurst
Robert PineTed
Scott BakulaDr 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

Belasarius Productions

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)