The Quantum Leap Book
Louis Chunovic1994

"Quantum Leap" has been one of television's most popular shows for many seasons. The NBC series chronicles the adventures of a physicist, Sam Beckett (played by Scott Bakula), who, as a victim of an experiment gone awry, travels through time and leaps into the bodies (male and female) of people - even animals - who need his help. He is aided by Al (played by veteran actor Dean Stockwell), a former astronaut who appears to him as a hologram. The show enjoys a growing, loyal cult following : the recent first-annual Quantum Leap Convention drew thousands of fans, and for his efforts Stockwell received a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

The Quantum Leap Book - The Official Publication of the Television Series answers all of the questions fan have about their favorite shows, including :
-where did Sam Beckett play high school baseball ?
-how many years did Al spend in a Viet Cong POW camp ?
-into which bodies did Sam leap during the years 1950-1955 ?
-how is a blue screen used to create the hologram effects ?

The official book features interviews with stars Bakula and Stockwell, plus the series creator and executive producer Donald P. Bellisario and co-executive producer Deborah Pratt, as well as intriguing quotes and anecdotes from studio personnel such as the casting director, costumer, and production designer. All reveal from their unique vantage points how each show is created, designed and produced. There also are synopses of the first 51 episodes, including the pilot. The Quantum Leap Book is packed with behind-the-scenes photographs, storyboards, and sketches that vividly illustrate the text.