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

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Extracts from His Major Companion

Episode 32 (Series 2, Episode 10)
A Gentle Rain

Critical Rating 9.5 Violence Rating 0.0 Original Air Date February 17, 1989

Major Performance Credits

Mrs. Davis Piper Laurie Mouse David Greenlee
Kanin Evans Scott Jaeck William Ritch Brinkley
Mary Ellen Geer Olivia Elaine Heilveil
Major Production Credits Literary / Musical References
DIRECTOR Gus Trikonis Teleplay By  
  • Shakespeare, William (1564-1616) "The Merchant of Venice" (1596-1597) [Title] Act IV,Scene I
  • Wordsworth, William (1770-1858)
    "Intimations of Immortality" (1807) [Reading]
EDITOR(s) Craig Ridenour Story By M.M. Shelly Moore
Linda Campinelli

Milestones

Catherine's first professional conflict with a Tunnel World citizen

Special Notes / Trivia

Recall Piper Laurie from several films, including "Carrie" (for which she was nominated for an Academy Award) and the ABC series, "Twin Peaks".
Bobby was 10 years old when he was killed
The police report was from Stoney Point, New York - a posh Long Island suburb of New York City
Kanin is 36 years old