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Quantum Leap - Catch A Falling Star - May 21, 1979 [VHS]

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The Man of La Mancha is the perfect story plot for Scott Bakula. When he was just getting started in acting he was in the musical which gave him a leg up for the show. Also the fact that Don Quixote and Poncho were side kicks gives the viewer a look at Sam (Scott Bakula) and Al's (Dean Stockwell) relationship. It showed the love and affection partners can have for one another on top of an already on going plot surrounded by guest stars. I loved the show it was full of love and pasion, hate and jealousy. It's my favorite episode!

Scott Bakula's vocal talent is evident in this great episode! The music will keep you humming for days. You can't help but feel for Sam, as he works along side his old piano teacher, who sees him as an old flame, not as the Sam who had a crush on her when he was a child. Great story, Great music!

Catch a Falling Star has to be the most memorable 'leap'. The reality of the actors playing persons who are themselves actors gives this leap a great sense of being actually there watching as the show is being made. A most memorable line from Dean Stockwell (Al) as he describes the emotion of his real-life vs pseudo-reality while being scanned in close by the camera "all eyes focused on yourself" is fantastic. You are able to think about both the actual story AND about what it must be like to make the series at the same time. Plus, Sam not only gets his girl, he shows a darker side and wishes the person he is supposed to save "breaks his arrogant ass". It is so un-Sam-like and yet so human (he is jealous). Of course Sam comes through in the end and marches off stage into his next Leap with Al by his side - but for 50 wonderful minutes you feel as if you have been there too.

Like Shock Theatre and The Leap Home, Catch a Falling Star is a "must have" for any true Quantum Leap lover. This episode showcases Scott Bakula's singing talent. The episode was written using Man of La Mancha as a metaphor for the friendship between Sam and Al for Don Quiote and Sancho. Very moving.

I ordered & paid for Catch A Falling Star on 4/26 through Paypal. I've e'd the seller a few times with no results! I won't deal through him again.