Beauty and the Beast (1987–1990)

The adventures and romance of a sensitive and cultured lion-man and a crusading assistant district attorney in Manhattan, New York City.

Creator:

Ron Koslow

Stars:

Ron Perlman, Roy Dotrice, Linda Hamilton

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 9 wins & 30 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Ron Perlman	...	Vincent (55 episodes, 1987-1990)
Roy Dotrice	...	Jacob 'Father' Wells (54 episodes, 1987-1990)
Linda Hamilton	...	Asst. Dist. Atty. Catherine Chandler (46 episodes, 1987-1989)
Jay Acovone	...	Deputy D.A. Joe Maxwell (42 episodes, 1987-1990)

Storyline

Ron Koslow's updated version of the fairytale has a double focus: the relationship between Vincent,(a mythic, noble man-beast) and Catherine (an asst DA in New York); and a secret Utopian society of outcasts living in an underground sanctuary where Vincent is protected and loved. Through an emotional bond connecting Vincent to Catherine, he comes to be her protector as well as the man she loves. The series follows the developing relationship between them and nicely fleshes out the underground world of labyrinth tunnels, mystical waterfalls, and people who have come together to form a loving and nurturing family. In a twist from the original tale, this "beast" does not transform into society's idea of beauty after gaining the love of Catherine. Rather, Vincent's inner beauty is allowed to remain the focus of who he is and it is Catherine's former "shallow" self that is the ugliness transformed by their relationship.

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Plot Keywords:

culture clash | secret society | underworld

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Taglines:

Once upon a time is now...

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Genres:

Crime | Fantasy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 September 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

La bella y la bestia

Filming Locations:

CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Witt/Thomas Productions, Republic Pictures (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (56 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

4:3

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the show's run, Ron Perlman turned down countless requests to promote products in his Vincent make-up, saying that, "He's not there to be exploited."

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Quotes

Vincent: Catherine, I don't know what will happen now.
Catherine Chandler: You must promise me one thing; that you'll share it with me. Whatever happens, whatever comes.
Vincent: Whatever happens, whatever comes... know that I love you.

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Connections

Version of Beauty (1981)

User Reviews

I have always been a fan.

I thought this television series was well done and family oriented. Yes, it was overly romantic and may have been "sappy" to some viewers; but that was a large part of its appeal then and still is today. I was very surprised that this series was not on DVD.

It is probably better for family viewing than half the material that is out on DVD from a television series. If there are plans to release "Beauty and The Beast" on DVD, it should be released immediately and is long over due. I'm sure that there are many people out there who have forgotten about this series like myself, due to it not being shown on cable or satellite television in many viewing areas. Yet, we have not forgotten the wonderful exchanges between two (2) character's who had a romantic chemistry and truly grew to love each other; a love that our current society needs to find a lot more of.

If you here anything regarding the DVD collection please post info or drop me a line. Thank you.