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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
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Time Travel; Science fiction (television)

Credits

Director
Eric Laneuville
Writer
Beverly Bridges
Cast
Dean Stockwell 
Penny Fuller 
Robert Pine 
Scott Bakula 

Production Company

Name

Belasarius Productions

Name

Universal TV

Online Retailer

Name

amazon.co.uk

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