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

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

Episode 4 (Series 1, Episode 4)
No Way Down

Critical Rating 8.0 Violence Rating 9.0 Original Air Date October 16, 1987

Major Performance Credits

Chris Chris Nash Shake Merritt Butrick
Isaac Stubbs Delroy Lindo Silk's Bimbos Elizabeth Gorcey
Howie Tony Longo   Gela Nash
Lucy Nancy Lenehan Night Watchman Rus Martin
Major Production Credits Literary / Musical References
DIRECTOR Thomas J. Wright Teleplay By James Crocker
  • The name of the building Vincent must locate to reach safety - "The Beaumont" - is an obvious reference to Gabrielle Beaumont, the author of the original story of "Beauty and the Beast" (See Introductory Essay) 
EDITOR(s) Mark Stevens Story By James Crocker

Milestones

Vincent's first capture aboveground
Father's antagonism towards Catherine begins to soften somewhat as she indicates that she is willing to sacrifice for him
Isaac Stubbs' third and final appearance in the series.

Special Notes / Trivia

The pool hall explosion occurs on Broome Street
There are only 2 tunnel accesses in the section of the city where Vincent is injured
Howie's nickname is "Pygmy"
You may recall Merritt Butrick from "Start Tek II: The Wrath of Kahn" and "Star Trek III: The Search for Spock". He played Kirk's son.
The little girl who played "Ellie" also portrayed the young Bette Midler in "Beaches"