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Star Wars: Knights of The Old Republic 2 has landed, Oh baby, What a game!!!

The End for Enterprise? Oh yeah, and the end for Quantum Leap too!!

With the cancellation of Enterprise, it was pretty obvious that most of the questions would be oriented around this; however, would any QL questions pop up?

Check it out for yourself.

Scott Bakula Chat Transcript

For those who haven’t read the transcript, allow The Rod to bring the question to you:

SB: I know nothing about that series. There are wild rumors flying about Quantum Leap all over the globe right now. What I know is I have not made a movie of Quantum Leap, I have not made a television movie about Quantum Leap, and I am not getting ready to do a new series of Quantum Leap."

"wild rumors"

The Rod wonders who He means?

The Rod enjoyed Enterprise and was saddened by the announcement of its cancellation. Now it appears that Scott has no involvement of any sort with QL.

Perhaps this was a rebuttal due to the nature of this chat, i.e. an Enterprise chat shouldn’t be diverted by any talk of Scott's future. However, the statement Scott made seems pretty final. It would proverbially come back to kick him in the ass, if he were now to appear in Quantum Leap.

The Rod wonders, is it time for the fans to move on?

It would appear that Scott has, and is unfortunately getting ready to do so once again. Problem is, now the rumor mill will be running on about Enterprise coming back. Not about the return of Quantum Leap.

Perhaps Scott will fight for the return of Enterprise; maybe he will try and get an Enterprise film. Does he have any thoughts of Quantum Leap, except sentimental that is? Judging by what was said: No.

So, Scott Bakula can be ruled out of the new film. Now, The Rod is having concerns over just what, if anything, the finished article of the new Quantum Leap will be. Will it be QL in name only, a poor substitute for the original?

It wouldn’t be the first series to screw up the legacy of a great franchise. Airwolf, also created by Donald P. Bellisario had an infamous 3^rd season; DPB had been removed from power by the Executives at Universal, Airwolf suffered as a result. The main star of the show, well, the main Human Star of the show and his supporting cast found themselves on unemployment blvd, the show made a mockery out of everything they had accomplished.

Now, Quantum Leap looks set to follow the same path, a path into obscurity. Scott Bakula would not have said what he did if it were untrue, and as it’s a little late in the day to be casting him into this TV Movie if it is underway as the fans have been told, He suggests the following:

The Rod says it IS time to move on. Quantum Leap had many great years of entertainment, and really none of the seasons were bad. If and When this movie is released, it will leave the majority of Quantum Leap fans very disappointed.

Let the fans keep on with the fan fictions, the conventions, the many good websites and all of the paraphernalia associated with remembering classic shows. Unfortunately that’s all it will be from now:

Remembering a Great Show.

The Rod feels that it’s been so long since QL went off air, that the movie WILL disappoint fans. If you out there feel you want continuation, read Quantum Leap: The Virtual Seasons it continues Sam’s story through time and will not disappoint.

Looking back over this edition, it appears somewhat gloomy. So, taking a cue from this weeks RodetteVision, The Rod has a list of His own….

50 things to do in a crowded lift


1) Make race car noises when anyone gets on or off.

2) Shake the person's hand when he/she enter the lift.

3) Congratulate all for being in the same lift with you.

4) Blow your nose and offer to show the contents of your Kleenex to other passengers.

5) Grimace painfully while smacking your forehead and muttering: "Shut up, all of you just shut UP!"

6) Whistle the first seven notes of "It's a Small World" incessantly.

7) Sell Girl Scout cookies.

8) On a long ride, sway side to side at the natural frequency of the elevator.

9) Shave.

10) Crack open your briefcase or purse, and while peering inside ask: "Got enough air in there?"

11) Offer name tags to everyone getting on the elevator. Wear yours upside-down.

12) Stand silent and motionless in the corner, facing the wall, without getting off

13) When arriving at your floor, grunt and strain to yank the doors open, then act embarrassed when they open by themselves.

14) Lean over to another passenger and whisper: "Noogie patrol coming!"

15) Greet everyone getting on the elevator with a warm handshake and ask them to call you Admiral.

16) One word: Flatulence!

17) On the highest floor, hold the door open and demand that it stay open until you hear the penny you dropped down the shaft go "plink" at the bottom.

18) Do Tai Chi exercises.

19) Stare, grinning, at another passenger for a while, and then announce: "I've got new socks on!"

20) When at least 8 people have boarded, moan from the back: "Oh, not now, motion sickness!"

21) Give religious tracts to each passenger.

22) Meow occasionally.

23) Bet the other passengers you can fit a quarter in your nose.

24) Frown and mutter "gotta go, gotta go" then sigh and say "oops!"

25) Show other passengers a wound and ask if it looks infected.

26) Sing "Mary had a little lamb" while continually pushing buttons.

27) Holler "Chutes away!" whenever the elevator descends.

28) Walk on with a cooler that says "human head" on the side.

29) Stare at another passenger for a while, then announce "You're one of THEM!" and move to the far corner of the elevator.

30) Burp, and then say "mmmm...tasty!"

31) Leave a box between the doors.

32) Ask each passenger getting on if you can push the button for them.

33) Wear a puppet on your hand and talk to other passengers "through" it.

34) Start a sing-along.

35) When the elevator is silent, look around and ask "is that your beeper?"

36) Play the harmonica.

37) Say "Ding!" at each floor.

38) Lean against the button panel.

39) Say "I wonder what all these do" and push the red buttons.

40) Listen to the elevator walls with a stethoscope.

41) Draw a little square on the floor with chalk and announce to the other passengers that this is your "personal space."

42) Bring a chair along.

43) Take a bite of a sandwich and ask another passenger: "Wanna see wha in muh mouf?"

44) Blow spit bubbles.

45) Pull your gum out of your mouth in long strings.

46) Announce in a demonic voice: "I must find a more suitable host body."

47) Carry a blanket and clutch it protectively.

48) Make explosion noises when anyone presses a button.

49) Wear "X-Ray Specs" and leer suggestively at other passengers.

50) Stare at your thumb and say "I think it's getting larger."

The Rod suggests you try some yourself.

He also concedes that NONE of the above is Quantum Leap related, but what the hell…..

The NEW RodMobile V4.0 ‘Rock n Roll’ Corner Baby!!

For those of you new to The Rod’s ways, He travels the highways a lot, this having a lot of time to spend listening to good music. As He is a generous guy, He likes to share His musical enjoyment with all of you.

He has a wide and varied taste in music, with a tendency to lean into the olden days of Rock/Metal.

It is from these days that this week’s recommendation hails:

Megadeth: Rust in Peace

This is a very good album, however, those who enjoy Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake and that sugar coated pop nonsense should not pay attention to this one, but those who enjoy Rock n roll and good fast music, pick up a copy and open your ears.

It is widely regarded as the bands best album, while still sounding very young, the band (or its best incarnation, as Dave Mustaine has fired a LOT of people over the years) manages to sound angry AND melodic at the same time.

 Of course, The Rod has to try and tell you how these particular brands of music could fit into any Quantum leap episode, but you know what, it just would!

Don’t complain, this is RodVision, and He’s The Hot Rod Baby!!

He IS The Hot Rod BABY!!!

Rod Out!

Should you wish to email The Rod about this article or ANY QL related matter, or even if you Rodettes out there just want to send Him fan mail/pictures. You can do so by contacting Him at: therod@quantumleap-alsplace.com

Keep Leaping Sam, maybe one day YOU can be The Rod.