The originalScott BakulaandDean Stockwell-led sci-fi series had a five-season run between 1989 and 1993.
At this time, neither Bakula nor Stockwell will be reprising their roles in the reboot.
Upon landing in the past, Sam finds that he has ended up in someone elses body.
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He referred to the rights as the biggest setback in allowing the reboot to move forward.
In 2019, the two earned the Humanities Prize for their work on that comedy series.
They were also the creators of the sci-fi series,Alcatraz, which ran for one season on Fox.
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Quantum Leapwas a groundbreaking show truly ahead of its time.