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5x11 "A Tale of Two Sweeties" | |
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Adopted by: Eleiece <aka> Sherdran |
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Teaser: Sam finds himself in the life of a bigamist married to two women and two sets of kids that are both starved for his attention! Al tells Sam that Ziggy predicts he must choose one family or the other while making sure that they never find out about each other. At the same time, he must settle up with a couple of gamblers who want their money. |
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TV Guide Synopsis Place Leap Date Name of the Person Leaped Into Broadcast Date Synopsis & Review Sam Trivia Al Trivia Al's Women Al's Outfits Worn in the Episode Miscellaneous Trivia Bloopers Guest Stars Guest Cast Notes Guests who appeared in other Quantum Leap episodes Say What? Quotable Quotes Best Scene Production Credits Podcasts |
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Production # 68118 | ||
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Place: Pompano Beach, Florida |
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Leap Date:
February 25, 1958 |
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Name
of the Person Leaped Into: Martin Joseph "Marty" Ellroy, Sr. |
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Broadcast
Date: January 5, 1993 - Tuesday |
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Sam finds himself in the life of a Martin "Marty" Elroy, a bigamist married to two women and two sets of kids that are both starved for his attention! Al tells Sam that Ziggy predicts he must choose one family or the other, while making sure that they never find out about each other. Things get really
thick for Marty when the two Mrs. McElroys, first
Rachel (Jill Tracy), then Ellen (Mary Lou Childs) appear at the airport
to pick him up, as, at first, they fight for his affections, then begin
"comparing notes" on how both they and their children are always
struggling financially, and always worrying about if they will have
enough cash to pay the rent each month! Full synopsis coming soon! |
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Personal
Review by Eleiece <aka> Sherdran: But you know, I wonder... did Gina get wise to Marty and change the locks on her door, too? |
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Sam
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Sam's Outfits Worn in the Episode: (1) Light-blue seersucker summer suit; white shirt; diagonally-striped tie in shades of blue, black and gray; black & white (maybe brown & white) wing-tip shoes and a tan (or a straw) fedora. (2) Light blue-gray jacket, a tropical shirt in shades of blue, gray and green; dark-gray trousers, and the same wing-tip shoes. |
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Al
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Al's Women: He recalls a trip to Cleveland with Ruthie. They used a massage bed for nine hours straight! Al likes Ellen better than Rachel, which is very surprising to Sam. Al thinks this is his kind of leap! |
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Al's
Outfits Worn in the Episode: (1) Red jacket; a red, black & white patterned shirt; white trousers; white shoes; lapel pin; red fedora with a black band, and a black-banded watch with a round face. (2) Pinkish-rose satin jacket with what looks like leather panels (dyed the same color) on the sleeves; dark-pink shirt, black pants and belt; a dark-rose string tie and black shoes. (3) White suit, a patterned shirt in dark shades of olive, brown and orange; a square pin at the throat, and white socks and shoes. |
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Miscellaneous
Trivia: Woody Woodpecker was created in 1941 by Walter Lantz, one of the early pioneers of animation. Mel Blanc (best known as the voice of Bugs Bunny) did the voice of Woody in the early years, but in the 1950s, Gracie Lantz (Walter's wife) secretly auditioned for and got the nod to take over doing Woody's voice. Production of new Woody cartoons ceased in 1975. Scott Bakula and Ashley Peldon (who plays Elroys's daughter Jessica) worked together again when voicing Danny and Darla Dimple in 1997 animated film "Cats Don't Dance". --- This episode began filming on Tuesday November 17th . The first day saw the completion of scenes in the movie theatre, on location in downtown LA. The following day, the crew moved to the Ambassador Hotel (where Miss Deep South had been filmed) to record scenes in the beauty parlour and lobby. On Thursday, the hotel then doubled for the airport terminal (interior and exterior) and on Friday the hotel lobby again, for the final confrontation between Sam and Marty’s wives. Recording recommenced on Monday 23rd at the hotel where scenes in the corridors were filmed. On Tuesday, the cast and crew came home to Stage 5 to shoot the Pompano Palace Hotel scenes, remaining on Wednesday to film Ellen’s dining rooms and finally special effects shots of Dean Stockwell in front of a blue screen, for his appearance in the lobby. The mirror Marty is uncredited. The only other times in the series the leapee is uncredited, except where the mirror shot is performed as a cameo by a regular production team member, are in A Hunting We Will Go, Liberation and Memphis Melody. And, technically, The Wrong Stuff. Source --- Trivia
about Marty Elroy: |
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Regular Cast: Scott Bakula as Sam Beckett Dean Stockwell as Al Calavicci |
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Mary Lou Childs as
Ellen Louise Ellroy |
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Mary Lou Childs as
Ellen Louise Ellroy: Mary Lou Childs is
known for Quantum Leap (1989), Head of the Class (1986) and Babes
(1990). J.D. Daniels as Josh Ellroy: As a child, J.D. lived on Long Island New York before moving to Greenwich Village. At an early age his acting, singing and dancing talents surfaced and was quickly recognized by talent and casting agents. He was cast in his first role at age 7. Besides his film and television credits, JD appeared on Broadway as Gavroche in Les Miserables and won the LA Drama Crtic's Circle award for his role as Young Charley in Conversations With My Father. He attends Columbia University where he is majoring in film studies. In addition to his acting career, he aspires to be behind the camera, writing and directing. He was awarded the 1993 Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Featured Actor in a Play for "Conversations with My Father" in presented by the Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson at the James A. Doolittle (University of California) Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Shay Astar as Mary Ellroy: Shay Astar was born on September 29, 1981. She is an actress and writer, known for Ernest Scared Stupid (1991), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996) and La La Land (2012). Her name, Shay, means "present" or "gift" in Hebrew. She guest starred in two unrelated television series featuring a regular character named Sam Beckett: China Beach (1988) and Quantum Leap (1989). Michael Bellisario as Martin Ellroy, Jr.: Michael Bellisario was born on April 7, 1980 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Grandma's Boy (2006), NCIS (2003) and JAG (1995). Larry Manetti as Vic: Larry Manetti was born on July 23, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Magnum, P.I. (1980), Black Sheep Squadron (1976) and Battlestar Galactica (1978). He has been married to Nancy DeCarl since February 19, 1980. They have one child. Is the author of the book, Aloha Magnum, chronicling the behind the scenes action on set at Magnum, P.I. (1980). He was not cast as Lt. Robert Boyle in the pilot episode of Black Sheep Squadron (1976), but rather, he was cast as Boyle in the series from the second episode through the end of the series's run in 1978. His acting mentor was Robert Conrad. Best known by the public as Rick Wright on Magnum, P.I. (1980). Had guest-starred on one of the last episodes of Emergency! (1972), with friends Julie London, Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe.Father, with Nancy DeCarl, of son, Lorenzo Manetti, born on November 29, 1980. J.C. Wendel as Receptionist: J.C. Wendel was born on April 3, 1964 in New York, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Day Shift (2022), The X-Files (1993) and Dave's World (1993). Jack Yates as Gus: Jack Yates is known for The Rock (1996), My Man Adam (1985) and Knots Landing (1979). Kristie Transeau as Gina: Kristie Transeau is known for Paulie (1998), Quantum Leap (1989) and Unsolved Mysteries (1987). David
Bellisario as Commentator:
David Bellisario was born on July 18, 1957 in Mojave, California, USA.
He was a producer, known for Quantum Leap (1989), JAG (1995) and NCIS
(2003). He died on July 24, 2020 in Northridge, Los Angeles,
California, USA. Older half-brother of Michael Bellisario, Troian
Bellisario; Nicholas Bellisario, and his step-brothers are Sean Murray
and Chad W. Murray. |
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Guests
who appeared in
other Quantum Leap episodes: David Bellisario (Race Commentator) was a producer in every season of Quantum Leap. |
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Sam drops his handkerchief slower than Marty does in a mirror shot. February 25th in reality is a Tuesday, but Ellen says it's Friday night. When
Vic says it's a coincidence about Marty owing him $2,000, it is in
reference to a cut line from the script about Vic becoming an oboe
player. Sam reflects Scott
Bakula in a glass door
when he talks to Martin, Jr. |
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Quotable
Quotes: Al, I'm a
bigamist! |
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Best scenes:
First 'best' scene: [Rachel's just fallen for Sam's 'note' lure to get her out of the beauty shop. Al pops in beside Sam.] Al: "Sam, that note idea is brilliant. I'm impressed." Sam: "Thanks." Al: "Thanks? So?" Sam: "So?" Al: "So what'd the note say?" Sam: "All the right things." Al: "Like?" Sam: "Believe me, she'll love the note." Al: "Ah, okay." Sam: "Al, I figured it out. I know why I'm here. I know what Marty doesn't know." Al: "Oh. Well, tell me, tell me, tell me!" Sam: "No." Al: "No?" Sam: "No." Al: "No?!" Sam: "I can't." Al: "Why not?" Sam: "You're biased." Al: "No, I'm not!" Sam: "I know who you're rooting for." Al: "No, you don't!" Sam: "Yes, I do. And I don't want to argue about it." Al: "Sam! Tell me... who gets him?" Sam: "You'll find out tonight at six." And, the second 'best' scene is: [Ellen's just invited Rachel to the house for coffee, Al's chuckling and Sam's very quietly exulting.] Sam (under his breath): "Yes! Yes!" Al: "Great." [He sees Sam's victory reaction.] Al: "You know something." [He crosses to Sam] Al: "You know something." Sam (wearing a sort of smug little smile): "Um, hmm. What?" Al: "I don't believe this! You figured out that you leapt in to blow Marty's scam, andyou didn't tell me!" [He gets in Sam's face.] Al: "You knew! You knew, Sam! You knew, and you didn't tell me!" Sam: "Would you have listened to me?" |
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Theme by: Mike Post Executive Producer: Donald
P. Bellisario Panaflex ® Camera and
Lenses by: Panavision ® |
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