BEAUTY AND THE BEAST COMPANION
By Peter J. Formaini, USA
Special Episode Information
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Extracts from His Major Companion
Episode 2 (Series 1, Episode
2)
Terrible Savior
| Critical Rating | 7.5 | Violence Rating | 7.5 | Original Air Date | October 2, 1987 |
Major Performance Credits
| Jason Walker | Dorian Harewood | Mrs Dalby | Tracee Lyles |
| Isaac Stubbs | Delroy Lindo | Suki | Ilana B'tiste |
| Edie | Ren Woods | Red | Anthony Peck |
| Major Production Credits | Literary / Musical References | |||
| DIRECTOR | Alan Cooke | Teleplay By | George R. R. Martin | Catherine's reference to Jason's immortality,
waiting until he is needed again "Like King Arthur" alludes
to one of the myriad legends of Arthur which states that the king will
rise again when he is needed. (So much for legends!!)
[Derived from Sir Thomas Marbry's Le Morte d'Arthur (Death of Arthur -1470)] |
| EDITOR(s) | Howard Brock | Story By | Ron Koslow | |
Milestones
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First indication that the tunnels are ancient and know to some above |
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Catherine's first use of pipes to call Vincent, indicating the beginnings of her transition to a "Tunnel World" helper |
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Catherine's first use of her newly acquired self-defense skills |
Special Notes / Trivia
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Joe's first use of the nickname "Radcliffe" for Catherine. |
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Self-defense group was called "The Protectors," modelled on the Guardian Angels. |
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New actor plays the part of Isaac Stubbs |
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The "Protectors" building was built in 1887 and was called "Seaman's Safe Haven" |
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The attack which mentioned the tunnels resulted in 20 deaths and occurred on Friday, June 19, 1888 and was reported the following day |
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You may recall Dorian Harewood from "Full Metal Jacket" and CBS' " Trial of Rosie O'Neil" |