The Americanization of Machiko (Quantum Leap)
"The Americanization Of Machiko" is an episode from the second season of the television series Quantum Leap.
Synopsis
Sam leaps into Charles MacKenzie, a US sailor returning from overseas with his Japanese bride after being stationed in Japan for two years. He lives in a small American town and must help his host's mother accept his new bride, fend off his ex-girlfriend's advances, and fight off racist responses from some of the townspeople.
Cast
- Scott Bakula as Sam Beckett
- Dean Stockwell as Al Calavicci
- Bill Arnold as Charles Lee Mackenzie (mirror)
- K. Callan as Lenore Mackenzie
- Leila Hee Olsen as Machiko Mackenzie
- Wayne Tippit as Henry Mackenzie
- Elena Stiteler as Naomi
- Patrick Massett as Rusty
- Pat Ast as Dolores
- James Oden Hatch as Eugene
- Keith Mills as Lionel, the Mayor
- Catherine Parks as Lady in Park
- Cary J. Pitts as Deputy Herman
- Clive Rosengren as George O'Bannen
- Marjorie Stapp as Betty Felcher
- Chuck Walling as Rev. Felcher
Notes
- This episode takes place four days before Sam's birthdate.
- Factual errors: In the episode "Americanization of Machiko" which was dated 4 August 1953, Rusty says that he was in AAA ball before he went to war in the Pacific. He also says that before he went, everyone wanted him, Yankees, Orioles, etc. The Orioles did not come back to Baltimore under the Oriole name until 1954. There was a AAA ball club called The Orioles, but they were in The International League.
- On the DVD, Sam Leaps into the start of episode "The Color of Truth", which was in Season 1.
Music
- Bridal Chorus