NBC considering "Quantum Leap" revival - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 01-13-2020, 08:13 PM

https://www.slashfilm.com/exclusive-...urns-tca-2020/

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NBC’s upcoming streaming service The Peacock was not represented at NBC Universal’s day before the Television Critics Association. The Peacock will feature revivals of classic NBC sitcoms Punky Brewster and Saved By the Bell, but NBC’s head of program planning and strategy, Jeff Bader, discussed another series that might get revived as well.

Speaking with /Film, Bader said the ‘90s time travel series Quantum Leap is another title under consideration and spoke about what led to the Punky Brewster and Saved by the Bell revivalson The Peacock.

Quantum Leap starred Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett (above), a scientist who invented time travel. Every week he would leap into someone from the past to correct a wrong that occurred in history. It ran from 1989 to 1993, and it might be jumping into the 21st century.

“That’s one that I know everyone is discussing,” Bader said.

In 2009, Syfy considered a reboot of Quantum Leap with a new cast., but that’s not what any Quantum Leap fan wants. They want Scott Bakula, and ideally Dean Stockwell as his hologram partner Al. Unfortunately, Bakula is currently on CBS’s NCIS: New Orleans and Stockwell is 82 and hasn’t acted since 2015, though he did an episode of NCIS: NO with Bakula in 2014.

One of the hooks of Quantum Leap was that Beckett could only leap within his own lifetime. So episodes spanned the ‘50s to the ‘80s. A 2020 Quantum Leap could do ‘80s and ‘90s stories as period pieces.

“That’s true,” Bader said, adding that the network is exploring their whole back catalog. “There’s more that I think we’ll be visiting.”

JamesG · 02-13-2020, 08:48 PM

"Quantum Leap" Star Scott Bakula Says There’s “Lots To Do” if Series is Rebooted
by Bruce Haring
February 13, 2020

Scott Bakula may be ready to leap if a producer is ready to look.

Thursday on "The Talk", Bakula speculated on what a reboot of his cult series "Quantum Leap" would look like in 2020. The premise of the show, which ran from 1989 until May 1993, had Bakula as scientist Sam Beckett doing leaps in time to right historical wrongs.

Sheryl Underwood asked Bakula about a return trip to the show.

“I don’t know, I don’t know,” Bakula said. “But I know the fans would love to have a reboot.”

What would the 2020 version look like?

“There are so many things going on right now that need to be put right, that are currently going wrong, that (Beckett) would be very, very busy. Lots to do.”

https://deadline.com/2020/02/quantum...ot-1202859711/

TMC · 02-21-2021, 02:05 AM

Inevitable Quantum Leap Reboot 'Seems Like a Good Idea,' Scott Bakula Says — 'Sam's Still Out There!'

TMC · 09-21-2021, 12:14 AM

Scott Bakula says talks are underway for a Quantum Leap reboot

Bakula said on Bob Saget's Here for You podcast that there's a chance his 1989-1993 NBC sci-fi series could be brought back, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “There’s very significant conversations about it right now going on,” said Bakula, who played Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who involuntarily time travels and fixes mistakes of the past by leaping into the body of others. “I don’t know what it would be. I don’t know who would have it. The rights were a mess for years. I don’t know if they’re even sorted out now. That’s always been the biggest complication.” Last year, Bakula said a 2020 reboot of Quantum Leap would give Sam Beckett "lots to do."

02-13-2020, 08:48 PM	#2
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,075	*"Quantum Leap" Star Scott Bakula Says There’s “Lots To Do” if Series is Rebooted* by Bruce Haring February 13, 2020 Scott Bakula may be ready to leap if a producer is ready to look. Thursday on "The Talk", Bakula speculated on what a reboot of his cult series "Quantum Leap" would look like in 2020. The premise of the show, which ran from 1989 until May 1993, had Bakula as scientist Sam Beckett doing leaps in time to right historical wrongs. Sheryl Underwood asked Bakula about a return trip to the show. “I don’t know, I don’t know,” Bakula said. “But I know the fans would love to have a reboot.” What would the 2020 version look like? “There are so many things going on right now that need to be put right, that are currently going wrong, that (Beckett) would be very, very busy. Lots to do.” https://deadline.com/2020/02/quantum...ot-1202859711/

02-21-2021, 02:05 AM	#3
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,658	Inevitable Quantum Leap Reboot 'Seems Like a Good Idea,' Scott Bakula Says — 'Sam's Still Out There!'

09-21-2021, 12:14 AM	#4
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 125,658	Scott Bakula says talks are underway for a Quantum Leap reboot Bakula said on Bob Saget's Here for You podcast that there's a chance his 1989-1993 NBC sci-fi series could be brought back, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “There’s very significant conversations about it right now going on,” said Bakula, who played Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who involuntarily time travels and fixes mistakes of the past by leaping into the body of others. “I don’t know what it would be. I don’t know who would have it. The rights were a mess for years. I don’t know if they’re even sorted out now. That’s always been the biggest complication.” Last year, Bakula said a 2020 reboot of Quantum Leap would give Sam Beckett "lots to do."