QL+(S)+(MV)+(ROS)+(S+H)+(ST) ad infinitum= ....Oh Boy!
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| Title: | QL+(S)+(MV)+(ROS)+(S+H)+(ST) ad infinitum= ....Oh Boy! (often referred to as QL+) |
| Publisher: | Almost Foolproof Press Starlite Press |
| Editor(s): | Dar F and Ann Teitelbaum |
| Date(s): | February 1991 |
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| Fandom: | Quantum Leap |
| Language: | English |
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QL+(S)+(MV)+(ROS)+(S+H)+(ST) ad infinitum= ....Oh Boy! is a 67-page gen Quantum Leap crossover anthology.
It contains no interior illustrations.
Editor's requirements, all stories were to be cross universe, Sam must leap into a central character from another series, and the change must have affected something we know happened in the other show.
A second issue was proposed but not published. It was to contain Quantum Leap crossed with Miami Vice, Robin of Sherwood, Starsky and Hutch, and Star Trek.
From the Zine
From inside the cover:
No matter what formulae you use.... To All Institute contributors, FROM: [Dar F] & Ann Teitelbaum, Institute Liasons [sic], RE: Project report. February 1991. Submitted for your approval, the details of the three latest "leaps" by project researcher Dr. Sam Beckett.... We here at the institute sincerely hope you find this report to be informative and enlightening, and that you will continue funding future projects. Sincerely, Darlene & Ann (handwriting) .... it all adds up the same.
Contents
- Radio Blues by Sheila Paulson (WKRP/Quantum Leap) ("Compiled by research assistant Sheila Paulson, recounts Sam's leap into the body of Arthur Carlson, the head of a small radio station, WKRP located in Cincinnati, Ohio.") (5)
- Limits by Alison Wilson (Starsky & Hutch/Quantum Leap) ("Compiled by research assistant Alison Wilson, describes Sam's leap into the body of Los Angeles police detective Kenneth Hutchinson.") (19)
- Demon Run by Autumn Lee (Shadow Chasers/Quantum Leap) ("Compiled by research assistant Autumn Lee, tells the results of Sam's leap into the body of Edgar "Benny" Benedek.") (41) (reprinted in Green Eggs and Ham #6)
from issue #1, title pages utilize Dover clip art
from issue #1,
Reactions and Reviews: Issue 1
[Limits]: I agree that in crossover stories when Sam leaps into one of the established duo on another show it takes away from the impact of seeing those two interact. That’s almost inevitable. I ran into that problem when I had Sam leap into Hutch for a STARSKY AND HUTCH crossover which I wrote for a zine where the editors preferred that Sam leap into one of the major characters. Still, I think my story ("Limits" - May 9, 1979" in QL+.) where Sam is to prevent Hutch from having the affair with Kira, and yes, there is a REASON for him doing so) is at least passable. [2]
[zine]: One out of five stars. I have some reservations about the editor's requirements, all stories are to be cross universe, Sam must leap into a central character from the other show, and the change must affect something we know happened in the other show, a few too many restrictions for my taste (especially the one about leaping into a central character). After all that she goes and breaks the 53-90's rule and says the 2nd show can be from any time period. That I strongly disagree with, but since the first issue has "WKRP", "Starsky and Hutch" and "Shadow Chasers" the problem hasn't come up yet.
I was at somewhat of a disadvantage here, as I'm not very familiar with any of the shows QL is crossed with in these stories. I never watched WKRP or Shadow Chasers, and it's been years since I've seen any Starsky and Hutch.
- "Radio Blues" by Sheila Paulson. Sam leaps into the manager of a radio station and has to keep it from being sold. His secretary turns out to be an old girlfriend of Al's.
- "Limits" by Alison Wilson. OK,I guess, but something about this story didn't sit right. Sam leaps into Ken Hutchinson, to keep him from having an affair with his partner's girlfriend and to get Starsky to ditch the woman.
- "Demon Run" by Autumn Lee. I liked this one the best. Sam leaps into Edgar Benedek, a reporter with a clothing sense very similar to Al's, investigating "demons" in a small town. If you liked the Halloween Episode you should like this one.[3]
References
- ^ from Kitty's Smarm Ratings for QL Zines by Kitty Woldow (1991)
- ^ from the author in The Imaging Chamber #6
- ^ QL Fanzine Reviews File #1 by Mary Anne Espenshade (June 23, 1994)