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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
An emphatic YES! An absolute delight to see again the first series/season of QL. From the opening of the pilot episode and the introduction of Al and Sam through to the ground breaking episode "The Colour of Truth" and then to Sam's first leap into a woman, this was great stuff. Never afraid to be controversial and yet still with it's own charm, QL was a major step forward in TV Sci-Fi. Still untouched by many other shows in it's writing this series didn't have to rely on FX to be gripping. QL also had some great guest stars especially Claudia Christian of Babylon 5 and Mike Post's theme tune is in my top 5 of all time. If you're a fan, buy it! If not, buy it anyway.
Special features wise, this isn't a treasure trove but the intros to each episode are useful, and the series appears to have been transferred with care to disc (only 1 episode of pixellation over 3 discs ain't bad). Hope that the wait to series/season 2 isn't long.
Special features wise, this isn't a treasure trove but the intros to each episode are useful, and the series appears to have been transferred with care to disc (only 1 episode of pixellation over 3 discs ain't bad). Hope that the wait to series/season 2 isn't long.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Mark Baker
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Format:DVD
Things weren't quite as ready for the time travel experiment as Dr. Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) thought they were. As a result, he finds himself leaping through time, trapped in other people's bodies with his own memory playing tricks on him. He must find a way to change their lives for the better so he can leap out. Along the way, he gets a chance to reconnect with his day (via phone) and help a future former girlfriend. The only person he has to help him along is a hologram from his own time. And Al (Dean Stockwell) isn't always as much help as Sam would like.
I must admit that, while I like the series, I've only seen maybe a dozen episodes over the years. Anytime I do catch a rerun, seems like it's one I've already seen. As a result, all the episodes in this set were new to me. Of course, that isn't saying much.
Season 1 was a mid-season replacement show. As a result, this season is only the pilot plus seven regular episodes. As with most shows, it uses this time to find the characters and polish the storylines. A few of the trademarks of the series aren't there as of yet. For example, it's on the last couple episodes that end with Sam's classic "Oh boy!" Still, we've got some entertaining stories here, stories that don't always go where you think they will. I especially enjoy some of the references to real history that Sam accidentally gets involved in, such as Watergate. These episodes also feature guest spots from Terri Hatcher and Jason Priestly before they became famous.
Two episodes stand out from this set. "The Color of Truth" sends Sam into the body of a black man in the south just before the Civil Rights movement starts. His unintended actions create quite a stir in the small town, and it highlights the evils of segregation with only minimal preaching.
The second one is just plain fun. "Play it Again, Seymour" finds Sam in the body of a PI. It spoofs noir in an entertaining mystery. I also enjoyed it because it guest starred Claudia Christian in her days before Babylon 5, one of my all time favorite shows.
This is a three-disc set, which gives more then enough room for the nine hours of material. The picture is the original full frame, and the sound is mono. There is some dust occasionally in the picture, most noticeably when stock footage is used, but overall, it's sharp. Extras include a short documentary on the creation of the series and an introduction for each episode by series star Scott Bakula. Honestly, the biggest complaint is the price. It seems little steep for a set this short, especially considering what the full seasons of this show are going for.
Over all, fans of this show will be pleased to have it. I enjoyed catching leaps I hadn't seen before. I'm going to have to get my hands on other season sets.
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By thefilmfan
Format:DVD
At long last we have Quantum Leap on DVD. If like me, you waited all week in anticipation of 9pm on Tuesday when this series was aired in the UK by the BBC over ten years ago, you will love this well presented DVD box set. It features all the episodes of the first season where our hero Dr Sam Beckett (Scott Bakula) climbs into his Quantum Leap Accelerator for the first time and Leaps back through time to help all the people whose lives didn't quite work out for the best. Accompanied by his hologram friend, Al (Dean Stockwell), Sam struggles on his first journey after losing his memory (or having it "swiss-cheesed" as Al puts it) but finally overcomes all the odds to put right what once went wrong in the first, feature length episode which sets the pace for one of the most entertaining television series' that ever hit our screens. From the moment I watched that first pilot episode years ago I was hooked until they pulled the series (due to American TV bosses changing its regular slot resulting in the ratings dropping). If you have never seen an episode of Quantum Leap, I recommend adding this DVD to your collection. Can't wait for the subsequent season's to be released to compliment my DVD collection!
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20 Year old fan :)
After seeing a few episodes played on TV I fell in love with the show, Makes me laugh that this show ended before I was even a year old
Published 4 months ago by Ciarian F. J. Miles
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takes me back to childhood
it might be cheesy, but i was a big fan as a kid, havent watched it for years though so had to buy this, if you like cheesy 80s sci fi drama, this is for you, quick delivery, would... Read more
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unwatchable!!!
Boy, did my fellow Amazonians let me down on this one! Boring and lame. If you're looking for a good, lesser known sci-fi series and you have the level of patience this 90's relic... Read more
Published 12 months ago by brian
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Oh Boy
I remember Quantum Leap from Tuesday nights when I was a lot younger. This first series isn't the best of them but its still very good. The premise is simple. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Syriat
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Oh Boy!
A fantastic tv series which tackles historical social and racial issues with humor and charm. the main players Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell bounce off each other wonderfully. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mrs. G. Bidwell
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Geat season to a great show
This is a great package, it really brought back teenage memories watching this. Love it. If your a Quantum Leap fan, you must buy this. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. Christopher Gray
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s1, great introduction to the best television show ever
Better than the simpsons! (and any other show you care to mention- and i LOVE the simpsons!)
This is a show that comfortably stands the test of time, with a cast that is... Read more
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Published on 28 Jan 2011 by David Mcmahon
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Quantum Leap series 1 10 out of 10
Love this series so much, so pleased that i brought on dvd, when watching it it brought so many memories back ! Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2010 by Mrs. Julie M. Burrell
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The Best Buy Ever
There are three Dvd's in this collection, the first episode intoduces us to a man called Samuel Beckett, who is a scientist and time traveller, he leaps from one moment in time to... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2009 by Ms. L. E. R. Ansell
5.0 out of 5 stars
So good and too little of it.
All I can say about this is if you haven't seen any of Quantum Leap or even if you have, buy this DVD. Scott Bakula is a phenomenon. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2009 by Tallulah
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