3x04 "One Strobe Over the Line"

Leap Date:

June 15, 1965

Episode Adopted by: Sherdran <aka> Eleiece
Additional information provided by: Thomas in Texas & Brian Greene

Synopsis:

As a high-fashion photographer, Sam leaps in to keep a model from overdosing on a combination of pills and alcohol.

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TV Guide Synopsis
Place
Leap Date
Name of the Person Leaped Into
Broadcast Date
Synopsis & Review
Music
Sam Trivia
Al Trivia
Al's Outfits Worn in the Episode
Miscellaneous Trivia
Kiss with History
Guest Stars
Guest Cast Notes
Say What? 
Quotable Quotes
Best Scene
Production Credits
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Production # 66409

TV Guide Synopsis:
Sam flashes into a photographer and develops a relationship with a model whom he must save from an overdose. Susan Anton. Byron: Kristoffer Tabori. Mike: David Sheinkopf. Sam: Scott Bakula. Al: Dean Stockwell.

Place:
New York City, NY




Leap Date:
June 15, 1965





Name of the Person Leaped Into:
Karl Granson

Broadcast Date:
October 19, 1990 - Friday

Synopsis & Review:

Sam leaps into the body of high-fashion photographer Karl Granson. According to Al, Sam's job is to keep up and coming model Edie Landsdale (Marjorie Monaghan) from dying of an overdose of drugs and alcohol. Edie a small town girl from the midwest who works for her. She is a down home type of girl who would like nothing better than to make a little money and then return home to take care of her family and perhaps become a vet. Modeling is a tough job, and Edie's agent, Helen Le Baron (Susan Anton), has been giving her pills to make it through the day.

Helen is a quite unscrupulous sort who'd do just about anything to ensure a successful shoot from her modeling talent, even if it means supplying them drugs to do it; several of her former models have had run ins with her over her supplying them with pills, possibly uppers, to "ehance" their performance on any given shoot, as several of them had had overdoses. Turns out that Edie, also one of her models, also has developed a serious substance abuse problem with drugs and alcohol.

Helen sees Edie just before an important shoot. She adamantly insists that she uses some pills, perhaps "uppers' for the shoot. It causes her to almost overdose. Sam and Al are able to circumvent before she overdoses and gets mauled by a lion on the shoot. When she crashes at a photo shoot, Sam has to move quickly to save her life. Source

Music:
"Fingertips" by Stevie Wonder (played during photo shoot)
"Stop! In the Name of Love" by The Supremes
"You Really Got Me" by The Kinks
"Do You Love Me?" by The Contours
"The Loco-motion" by Little Eva

Sam Trivia:
Remembers he had two cats, Donder and Blitzen, when he was growing up on the farm.

Also, while he's walking Edie around, he remembers the Tri-County Fair at Wicksberg. 

Sam's Outfits Worn in the Episode:
First (the leap-in) - Tight white pants, white shirt, unbuttoned almost to the waist and the sleeves rolled up mid-forearm, black belt with silver buckle, and black boots. Next two scenes, at Edie's apartment and then Karl Granson's apartment, he also wore a black leather jacket.

Second (the restaurant scene then at Edie's apartment again) - Black suit and shirt, white rosebud boutonnière and black boots. Same outfit, sans the boutonnière and black boots in the kitchen scene; in the TV watching scene, just the black pants and white undershirt.

Third (the wrestling/bedroom scene) - Black pants.

Fourth (the last scene of episode) - light blue-gray checked shirt, white jeans, black belt and black boots.






Al Trivia:
We learn that in the 60s he used to visit photographer buddies in New York when they were doing fashion shoots.

Cigars - 1 scene (with Sam in Granson's apartment).

Al talks about styrofoam cups, pointing out again that he cares about the environment. This was added to the script by Dean Stockwell.

Al's Outfits Worn in the Episode:
First (in Karl Granson's apartment) - Burgundy pants with co-ordinating belt, similar colored leather vest, white shirt w/open collar, and silvery-white shoes.

Second (at the fashion shoot {with the harem theme}) - Golden-bronze jacket, complementing patterned shirt, gold tie and medium gray pants. 

Third (in Edie's apartment when she's starting withdrawal) - Black pants, vest and shoes, a light purple vest and a wide, patterned co-ordinating tie and a metal badge/

Fourth (at the outdoor shoot where Helen puts the drugs in the coffee): Gray pinstriped suit with a black & multicolor shirt, brown paisley tie, and, dark shoes.

Fifth (last scene of episode) Dark pants and vest, vivid orange shirt and white tie with narrow diagonal stripes.

Miscellaneous Trivia:
The black and white movie Sam was watching in Edie's apartment was 'Double Indemnity' starring Fred McMurray (later of 'My Three Sons' fame) and Barbara Stanwyck (she later starred as Victoria Barkley in the TV series 'The Big Valley').

The drugs Helen put in Edie's coffee: Black Beauties (uppers), and 'Doors & Fours' (downers).

The lion knocked down Marjorie Monaghan as she ran.

Portions of this episode were filmed at Disney Ranch.

The credits scroll at the end of the episode.

Bloopers:

Kiss With History:
Magazines mentioned that Granson worked/had worked for: Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Life.

Real high-fashion models mentioned (and pictured): Cheryl Tiegs.

Regular Cast:
Scott Bakula as Sam Beckett
Dean Stockwell as Al Calavicci




Guest Stars:
Susan Anton as Helen LeBaron
Marjorie Monaghan as Edie Landsdale
Kristoffer Tabori as Byron Wills
David Sheinkopf as Mike
Robert Trumbull as Frank
John Achorn as Irv
Nigel Gibbs as Waiter
Dan McCoy as Karl Granson (Mirror image)
Lawrence McNeal III as Nubian Guard
Elizabeth Gast as Model

Guest Cast Notes:

Susan Anton as Helen LeBaron: Susan Anton has been recognized as a multi-talented international star for more than 35 years in television, film, theater, and concert venues. She was nominated for a Golden Globe in her first film outing, Goldengirl (1979), and was soon thereafter signed by NBC to star in her own variety show, Presenting Susan Anton (1979). ABC later signed her to a development deal, where she starred in the hourly drama, Cliffhangers. She has appeared in hundreds of film and television projects over the years. Her Broadway credits include co-starring with the original Broadway cast of Tommy Tune's Tony Award-winning musical, "The Will Rogers Follies"; she also worked with director Mike Nichols in David Rabe's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, "Hurlyburly". She co-starred as "Velma Von Tussle" in the Las Vegas production of the Broadway musical, "Hairspray", opposite Harvey Fierstein, which was directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien and choreographed by Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. She went on to reprise the role for three spectacular evenings at the Hollywood Bowl with an all-star cast, which was directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. She co-starred in the national tour of the Broadway musical, "All Shook Up", directed by Christopher Ashley and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. Susan starred for seven years in the The Great Radio City Music Hall Spectacular with the legendary The Radio City Rockettes, directed by the late Joe Layton. She also toured in the Neil Simon/Marvin Hamlisch production of "They're Playing Our Song" and then went on to co-star with Elizabeth Ashley in the national tour of "A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talking". She has shared the stage with legendary entertainers Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Tom Jones, and many more. She toured with country super star Kenny Rogers and had a top 10 country hit with the song "Killing Time". Internationally, she had recording success and received a Gold record for her hit, "Foxy". Susan and her husband, director Jeff Lester have called Las Vegas home for more than 20 years. In 1997, they opened their production company, "Big Picture Studios". Under their banner, Susan executive-produced the award-winning The Last Real Cowboys (2000), starring Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton, and also executive-produced the documentary, Speed of Life (2008), with Amy Purdy, the inspirational Sochi bronze medalist who was also runner up in last season's Dancing with the Stars (2005). Susan is a minority partner and celebrity brand ambassador in a new beverage company, Spa Girl Cocktails, slated to launch in late 2015.

Marjorie Monaghan as Edie Landsdale: Marjorie Monaghan was born on March 19, 1964 in Orange County, California, USA. She is an actress, known for Regarding Henry (1991), Babylon 5 (1993) and Star Trek: Voyager (1995). She has been married to Grant Rosenberg since February 2, 2011. Marjorie's appearance on Q.L. was one of her first television appearances. Marjorie is 6' tall, which probably helped her get the role of Edie Lansdale (average height for fashion models is (preferably) between 5'10" and 6'). At one time, Marjorie Monaghan was being considered for the role T'Pol in the new Star Trek spin-off, 'Enterprise'. Marjorie's first acting experience was as Snoopy in a high school production of 'You're A Good Man Charlie Brown'. Her first professional acting experience was in a summer stock Equity outdoor drama production of 'Tecumseh!', based on the life of the Native American leader, playing Tecumpese, the sister of the lead  character. Marjorie is also trained in the art of theatrical combat and weaponry.

Kristoffer Tabori as Byron Wills: Official Website Born August 4, 1952 in Malibu, California, USA. He directed William Shakespeare's play, "Macbeth," at the Tyrone Guthrie Theater, 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Yael Pardess was set designer. Mark Wendland was costume designer. Peter Maradudin was lighting designer.

David Sheinkopf as Mike: Growing up in New York City offered David Sheinkopf varied opportunities for creative expression. Appearances in television commercials such as the National Dairy Board Milk which lasted for over 5 years, and soap operas, As the World Turns and Another World. By his late teens, he felt the need to spread his wings and move to Los Angeles. At 19 he was starring in the hit series Falcon Crest, opposite Carla Gugino and Gregory Harrison, in a part he landed a month after hitting town. He continued doing pilots "The Dictator" with Christopher Lloyd and Deborah Rush, "Blade Squad", from writer W. Peter Iliff (Patriot Games, Point Break, Varsity Blues) and director Ralph Hemacker (Once Upon a Time, Blue Bloods, The Flash) and guest appearances on Diagnosis Murder, Party of Five (opposite Brittany Murphy), JAG and others. His first big movie role was as Morris Delancey in the Disney hit Newsies, opposite Christian Bale. He continued to do films but felt he needed something more. He found that designing and building things filled the void. He began building and designing sets for music videos and commercials, working with the talents of Nelly and Sugar Ray as Well as directors such as Paul Boyd and Mc G. Loving the work of making things with his hands, he started his own company building high-end custom pieces for celebrity clientele Like Toby Mcquire and Ian Ziering but wanted to blend that passion with his earlier one for acting. Working on HGTV's Design on a Dime launched him in that direction. After four and a half years and over a hundred shows, he realized that helping people with the design problems of their lives felt good. He continued on that road, working on The Greg Berendt Show and Lowe's Creative Ideas Magazine, a great web hosting medium. When he was offered an opportunity to co-executive produce the true-crime series "I Met My Murderer Online", he jumped at the chance. His skills as a narrator came in handy as well as his production design abilities. Writing episodes as well, gave him the confidence for the next season and everything after. He had truly become a Swiss army knife.

Robert Trumbull as Frank: Robert Trumbull was born on February 8, 1938 in San Rafael, California, USA. He was an actor, known for Undercover Brother (2002), Pootie Tang (2001) and Quantum Leap (1989). He died on August 11, 2006 in Milan, New York, USA.

John Achorn as Irv: John Achorn was born on July 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an actor, known for Night of the Comet (1984), Beverly Hills Cop (1984) and Teen Wolf (1985).

Nigel Gibbs as Waiter: Nigel Gibbs is known for The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996), Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994) and Eagle Eye (2008).

Dan McCoy as Karl Granson (Mirror image): Danny McCoy Jr. was born in 1960 in Torrance, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Quantum Leap (1989), Capitol (1982) and Murder, She Wrote (1984).

Elizabeth Gast as Model: Elizabeth is an American actress. She is the second child born to John and Gayle Gast. She started her career at age 15, winning "The Look of the Year" modeling contest in St. Louis, Missouri her home town. She then signed with the John Casablanca's Elite modeling agency in New York City where she immediately started modeling, doing commercials and studying acting. She grew up watching old films with her father which she says sparked her love of film and acting. She has had the pleasure of working along side Kevin Spacey in the film "The Life of David Gale", playing his wife and Josh Lucas in "Second Hand Lions" and has a long list of commercial credits. She was married director Joe Napolitano until his death in 2016 and has two children, Michael and Grace.

Say What?

Edie's cat stays in the exact same spot from one day to the next. The cat also falls asleep instantly between shots near the end.

When the lion is sprayed with wine, his mane is dry, but in the next shot it's wet.

Dates don't add up: Sam leaps in - Late afternoon, Tuesday, June 15, 1965; he gives Edie a ride home after the shoot wraps for the day, interacts with her & the cats. Later he goes to Karl Granson's apartment. Next day, Wednesday June 16, 1965 - Sam has the photo shoot (the harem theme) where he interacts with Edie (periwinkles). Later that same evening, Sam goes to dinner with Edie, Helen, Byron and the clients. Still later that same night, he gives Edie a ride home, this time interacting with her about the pills. They talk and he stays with her to help her over the pills. Next day, Thursday, June 17, 1965 - Edie wakes up to find Sam cooking bacon in her kitchen. This is the day and night of the paranoia, the wrestling scene, and the bedroom scene. But then there's that three-day gap from Friday to.... Monday, June 21, 1965 - Edie comes wandering into the kitchen wrapped in a towel (and one over her hair); Sam tells her, "You slept through Sunday. This is Monday, and we've got a big shoot today." We know what happened on Sunday (Edie slept), but what happened to Friday and Saturday?

A lesser 'say what?" was in the scene with Sam and Edie talking about the things she's going to get for her family. Sam says, "Your dad's getting the combine, your sister's going to school, but you never said what you're getting for your mom." But, when Edie first brought the subject up, she never mentioned a sister. Obviously this was a point of re-writing that didn't get cleaned up.

Quotable Quotes:
Don't worry Carl, lions never eat photographers, they give them indigestion.
Though I understand they nibble at the slow ones now and then ...
-- Helen and Byron, "One Strobe Over the Line"

It's like [the cat] just leaped in out of nowhere.
You gotta be careful when you do that.
-- Edie and Sam, "One Strobe Over the Line"

This was always my favorite part of modeling actually.
-- Al, on finding Helen and Sam in a clinch, "One Strobe Over the Line"

Do you like cats?
Yea, ...little ones.
-- Edie and Sam, "One Strobe Over the Line"

Al?
My dog, Al ... on the farm.
(YOUR DOG!)
... Best friend a guy could ever have.
-- Edie, Sam and Al, "One Strobe Over the Line"

This is great Al!  It's like painting with people!
-- Sam on photography, "One Strobe Over the Line"

Best Line:
Sam, breathlessly, to Edie: "Go to sleep."

Production Credits:

Theme by: Mike Post
Music by: Velton Ray Bunch
Co-Executive Producer: Deborah Pratt
Co-Executive Producer: Michael Zinberg
Supervising Producers: Harker Wade, Robert Wolterstorff
Co-producers: Paul  Brown, Jeff Gourson
Produced by: Chris Ruppenthal
Created by: Donald P. Bellisario
Written by: Chris Ruppenthal
Directed by: Michael Zinberg

Executive Producer: Donald P. Bellisario
Associate Producer: James S. Giritlian
Executive Story Editor: Tommy Thompson
Director of Photography: Michael Watkins
Production Designer: Cameron Birnie
Edited by: Robert E. Pew
Unit Production Manager: Ron Grow
First Assistant Director: Ryan Gordon
Second Assistant Director: Rob Mendel
Casting by: Ellen Lubin Sanitsky
Set Director: Robert L. Zilliox
Costume Designer: Jean-Pierre Dorleac
Costume Supervisors: David Rawley & Donna Roberts-Orme
Sound Mixer: Mark Hopkins McNabb
Stunt Coordinator: Diamond Farnsworth
Sound Editor: Paul Clay
Music Editor: Donald Woods

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