Deborah M. Pratt long read on The Companion – could Quantum Leap return?

It’s alive! My second feature on beloved 90s sci-fi TV show Quantum Leap is now live on The Companion app and website.

Following on from the publication of my first piece back in January, One Giant Leap for Sam, Another Day for Samantha, this feature delves much deeper into my interview with head writer, co-executive producer and uncredited co-creator, the inspirational Deborah M. Pratt.

In Leapt Ahead of Her Time, Deborah talks to me about the challenges of getting the show made, pushing boundaries, the enduring love of fans that kept the show alive, working with Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell, and her plans for it to leap back to our screens and how we can all play our part in making that a reality!

Deborah M. Pratt – Photo © Erin Thomas Brown

Head over to The Companion to subscribe and read all about it, and other epic new long reads every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday – a must for 90s sci-fi fans.

Quantum Leap feature for The Companion now live

My first piece for The Companion has now been published. It’s an extended feature about one of my all-time favourite TV shows – Quantum Leap – concerning one of the programmes most important episodes – the first in which Sam leaps into the place of a woman – What Price Gloria. The piece is called One Giant Leap for Sam, Another Day for Samantha.

Scott Bakula as Sam Beckett, as Samantha, S2 Ep 4, Quantum Leap

I talked to the amazing writer and co-exec producer, Deborah M Pratt, who was generous with her time, about her influences, intentions and reflections on writing and making the episode, and the timely relevance of its themes. It was an honour to speak to such a pioneer.

I’m really proud of this piece. Revisiting the show has been a slice of nostalgic delight, but also a reminder that though we’ve made some leaps, there is still yet more progress to be made in a post #MeToo era.

Sam conquers 1960s sexism… in heels

You need to be a subscriber to The Companion to read my feature in full here, but it’s a great app and website for TV, film, scifi and 90s fans. A snip for some great content and different perspectives on all the movies and shows you loved from a cracking era. More on Quantum Leap from me to come!