Okay, so this episode is a wee bit on the campy side. The acting isn't the best either. However, it did bring a tiny tear to my eye.
In reality, Al is the one who was mainly responsible for accomplishing Sam's "job" as the Ghost of Christmas Future is what really put the soul back in good ole' Mickey!
We don't get any parallel story lines or glimpses into any of the main character here, but it's obvious this was written and played to be exactly what is is -- a fable or A Christmas Carol meets Quantum Leap.
This episode originally aired on December 21, 1990 (I believe) making it QL's "Merry Christmas" episode to the viewers. If we accept that and not expect the usual heavy hitting common to most of the better episodes, there shouldn't be any disappointment.
In reality, Al is the one who was mainly responsible for accomplishing Sam's "job" as the Ghost of Christmas Future is what really put the soul back in good ole' Mickey!
We don't get any parallel story lines or glimpses into any of the main character here, but it's obvious this was written and played to be exactly what is is -- a fable or A Christmas Carol meets Quantum Leap.
This episode originally aired on December 21, 1990 (I believe) making it QL's "Merry Christmas" episode to the viewers. If we accept that and not expect the usual heavy hitting common to most of the better episodes, there shouldn't be any disappointment.