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

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

Episode 3 (Series 1, Episode 3)
Siege


Critical Rating 9.0 Violence Rating 7.0 Original Air Date October 9, 1987

Major Performance Credits

Elliot Burch Edward Albert Jr. Old Man Buff Brady
Lewis Arthur Robin Gammell Sylvia Herta Ware
Mundy Louis Giambalvo Reporter Richard Biggs
Micha Langer Albert Hague Receptionist Audree Chapman
Sophie Langer Edna Riess Merin Bennie Stuart Charno
Herman Benny Baker Old Woman Pat Crawford Brown
Old Man Ralph Manza Bartender Jack Juzefsoro
Major Production Credits Literary / Musical References
DIRECTOR Paul Lynch Teleplay By David Peckinpah
  • Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
    "Sonnet 29" (1598) [Reading]
  • Beethoven, Ludvig Van (1770-1827)
    Piano Sonata - "Pathetique"
EDITOR(s) Craig Ridenour Story By David Peckinpah

Milestones

First real test of Catherine's devotion to Vincent
First time Catherine kisses a man
Vincent's first quotation of Shakespeare
Vincent's first gift of a red rose to Catherine (ironically in the same episode in which Catherine receives red roses from another man)
First time Vincent reveals himself to a stranger

Special Notes / Trivia

Edward Albert Jr. is the son of Eddie Albert (whom most will remember from the abominable "Green Acres")
This episode was the first in which Vincent revealed himself to anyone above who is not a Tunnel World helper