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

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Extracts from His Major Companion

Episode 12 (Series 1, Episode 12)
Shades of Grey

Critical Rating 9.0 Violence Rating 0.0 Original Air Date January 8, 1988

Major Performance Credits

Elliot Burch Edward Albert Jr Jamie Irina Irvine
Worker Kevin McDermott Eric Joshua Rudoy
Sarah Rutanya Alda Winslow James Avery
Kipper Corey Danziger Mouse David Greenlee
Ellie Kamie Harper Pascal Armin Shimerman
Major Production Credits Literary / Musical References
DIRECTOR Thomas J. Wright Teleplay By George R. R. Martin
  • Blake, William (1757-1827) "Auguries of Innocence" (1804-1805) [Reading]
  • Maro, Publius Vergilius [Vergil] (70 BC - 19 BC) [Referenced]
  • Twain, Mark (Samuel Clemens) (1835-1910)
  • Kipling, Rudyard (1865-1936)
  • London, Jack (1876-1916)
    [All Referenced]
EDITOR(s) Craig Ridenour Story By George R. R. Marting and David Peckinpah

Milestones

Reintroduction of Elliot Burch
First indication that Vincent and Catherine's bond is reciprocal
Father's acceptance of Catherine strengthens
Catherine's first use of the word "love" directly to Vincent
First episode of the series with no violence of any kind

Special Notes / Trivia

Yes, we're picky, but the amount of explosive Mouse used to open the collapsed chamber would have brought down every tunnel ceiling within a hundred yard radius
The imposition of silence as a form of punishment is not unknown in some religions and political sects