Quantum Leap
The Color of Truth - August 8, 1955
Season 1, Episode 6 · Aired 1989-05-03
Synopsis
In the life of Jesse Tyler, an aging black chauffeur, Sam must face discrimination in the South while trying to prevent the death of an elderly white woman. Actions motivated by his own belief in equality cause violent reactions, as Sam tries to convince one of the pillars of the community to change her views on racism and the futility of trying to change a society for the better. Leap Details: Jessie Tyler, August 8, 1955, Red Dog, Alabama
In the series
This episode is part of Quantum Leap (1989–1993) on NBC.
Body-hopping through history to put right what once went wrong.
Key cast
- Scott Bakula as Dr. Sam Beckett
- Dean Stockwell as Admiral Al Calavicci