'Oz' Counterparts

'Oz' Counterparts

'Against All Oz' can't be written off as the ubiquitous flashback episode, because it's just too hilarious to see the main cast portray such flipsides to their characters. I don't know if the show was trying to do any correlations to 'Wizard of Oz' characters, but if so, then John is like the Cowardly Lion, Dr. Lincoln needs to have a heart, and Dickie definitely needs some brains.

Hayes Played by: Dean Paul Martin Seen in episode: 15 Occupation: Scientist This alternate Billy's characteristics are far removed from the real Billy. He's meek and softspoken, and he's not nearly as outgoing or as confident. He's still a scientist at Humanidyne, but in a subordinate position. Through hazy dream memories of the main reality, he discovered and applied the real Billy's leadership skills.	Dr. Lincoln Played by: Kevin Peter Hall Seen in episode: 15 Occupation: Scientist Dr. Lincoln is the head of the research team here, and he lets it be known. He's self-centered, mean, and testy — very unlike El. Other differences are: he's good at basketball, he's a ladies' man, and, oh yeah, he can't shrink.
Dickie Played by: Max Wright Seen in episode: 15 Occupation: Janitor Dickie is rude, lazy, slovenly, and lecherous; he's riotously unsavory. Dick would be apoplectic if Billy were ever to describe his counterpart to him.	Miss Nance Played by: Diane Civita Seen in episode: 15 Occupation: Administrator This Miss Nance is not flaky or lovably eccentric at all. She's prim and runs Humanidyne in a totalitarian manner.
John Played by: Mark Thomas Miller Seen in episode: 15 Occupation: Electrician John is so different from Johnny B. He's an asthmatic supernerd who could rewire a stereo system in his sleep. He has trouble being around girls, and he's a big scaredy-cat. Interestingly, he's still into music (but doesn't like rock 'n' roll) and still deals with electricity, so he and Johnny B do have some similarities.	Gloria Played by: Courteney Cox Seen in episode: 15 Occupation: Head of Security As head of security, this Gloria takes absolutely no nonsense. Just like the real Gloria, it wouldn't be smart to make her mad. The alternate Billy thinks her overbearing nature is only to compensate for the lack of respect she gets. She displays no telekinetic power, and has a thick Southern accent.
Humanidyne Seen in episode: 15	The Lab, N.I.T. (Nuclear Investigation Team?) Seen in episode: 15 This lab is clearly nowhere near the comfortable, chaotic H.I.T. lab. It gets forty million dollars a year worth of funding - a lot more than the real lab gets.