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

Special Episode Information (click here for contents)
Extracts from His Major Companion

Episode 22 (Series 1, Episode 22)
A Happy Life


Critical Rating 10.0 Violence Rating 0.0 Original Air Date April 8, 1988

Major Performance Credits

Charles Chandler John McMartin Patrolman W.K. Stratton
Dr. James Grafton Sam Freed Catherine (as child) Kelly Kehoe
Nancy Tucker Betsy Brantley Catherine's Mother Caryn Aest
Buddy Richard Young Jeremey Zachary Benjamin
Jenny Annette McCarthy Jill Marina Suriano
Rebecca Mimi Craven Paul Patrick Pankhurst
Kay Dianne Travis    
Major Production Credits Literary / Musical References
DIRECTOR Victor Lobl Teleplay By Ron Koslow
  • Greig, Edvard (1843-1907) "Concerto in A Minor"
EDITOR(s) Drake P. Silliman Story By Ron Koslow

Milestones

Catherine's final struggle with and acceptance of her bond with Vincent
Breakdown of physical acceptance of Vincent by Catherine
Second time Vincent "slam the door in Catherine's face", though ostensibly for her own benefit

Special Notes / Trivia

The first train from Westport, Connecticut to New York City is at 5.20 a.m.
Catherine's mother died when she was 10 year old, making Catherine 30 years old
Stevan Larner was Director of Photography for such films as "Burnt Offerings" and the "Twilight Zone Movie"
You may recognize Sam Freed as Allie's husband in "Kate & Allie"
The Greig musical piece is never played as a piano solo, according to two music historians I spoke with. The section played is always performed with a piano and full orchestra