BEAUTY AND THE BEAST COMPANION
By Peter J. Formaini, USA

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Extracts from His Major Companion

Episode 10 (Series 1, Episode 10)
A Children's Story

Critical Rating 7.0 Violence Rating 4.0 Original Air Date December 14, 1987

Major Performance Credits

Eric Kamie Harper Deb Richard Resnikoff
Ellie Joshua Rudoy Matron Ros Bosley
Richard Barnes Richard Heard Kipper Corey Danziger
Noj RichardPortnow The Little Boys Dani Capri
Custodian Vito D'Ambrosio   Josh C. Williams
Margaret Nike Doukas   Matthew Newmark
Little Girl Elisabeth Harnios   E'lon
Major Production Credits Literary / Musical References
DIRECTOR Gabrielle Beaumont Teleplay By B.F. Barnett
  • Dickens, Charles (1812-1870)
    This episode is loosely based on the story "Oliver Twist" (1838-1839)
EDITOR(s) Tom Pryon
Mark Stevens
Drake P. Silliman		 Story By B.F. Barnett

Milestones

First acceptance of people from the world above into the Tunnel World community

Special Notes / Trivia

Eric is abducted to the Bridgemont Youth House (BYH)
Eric and Ellie's last name is Peterson
Sharp-eyed viewers will remember "Ellie" in episode #4 (No Way Down). This Ellie is a different character and actress, indicating a change in episode scheduling order before airing
This week's director was "Gabrielle Beaumont" [For an explanation of the irony of this individual's name and relationship to this series, see the introductory essay to this book]