This is the news for March 19 from Nan Dibble and Helpers' Network Hotline for fans of Beauty and the Beast. To contact me by e-mail, post to ndibble@fuse.net. To stop (or to begin) receiving updates as e-mail, notify me at the above e-mail address. To reach me by phone (evenings/weekends), call (513) 961-4813.The website is at http://home.fuse.net/helpnet.
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From Helper Marina Broers: "I just want to inform you that there are new episode photos on my site, namely 76 photos from An Impossible Silence. (this creates a total of more than 600 photos!!!). Shades of grey (50) will be next." The website is at http://users.skynet.be/Marina-BATBpage/index.html and includes Beauty and the Beast episode photos, convention photos, other photos, fanfic, reviews, Vincent's letters, Catherine's letters, Jamie Murray pages, etc."
Thanks for the word, Marina!
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An announcement from Michelle (Shelly) Ayres that she has almost 1,000 color slides from the show (presumably screen captures) mounted in plastic sheet protectors & labeled by episode. Shelly says, "Most are of very good quality; all are in excellent condition. I want to sell them as a collection, mounted in the sleeves, and my asking price for all would be $100 postpaid. Will be happy to provide additional info via Email."
If you're interested or want further info, Shelly's edress is ayers@RADONC.WUSTL.EDU
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From Robin Schindler (kindly relayed by Helper Lisa Bock):

On Monday, March 20 (that's THIS COMING MONDAY!) Bruce Abbott will be guest starring on the CBS series, "Family Law". Yes, this marks the first time since 1989's "Trapped" cable movie that Bruce has had the chance to act with Kathleen Quinlan (who is of course "Mrs. Abbott"), and it's a must-see. It airs at 10 PM on the East and West Coasts, at 9 PM in the Central Time Zone, and who-knows-when in the Rocky Mountain Zone (9 PM maybe?).

I was fortunate enough to visit the set for part of filming (and thank you, my friends who made it possible!) and I can tell you, it promises to be a provocative showcase of the incredible talents of Bruce and Kathleen both.

And, while we're on the subject, if I haven't filled you in on this yet, make sure that you pick up the March issue of "In Style" Magazine, which features the single best interview with Bruce and Kathleen that I've ever seen. (And that house of theirs isn't bad either.)

I hope everyone has a chance to tune in on Monday night. "Family Law" is a dandy show that I've been watching since it first came on the air last September, and IMHO it's been getting better and better all season.

Thanks for listening, and even more thanks for WATCHING. You'll be glad you did!

Robin Schindler
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A bit of expansion of this item is offered by Helper/Correspondent Darlene Sullivan: "Bruce Abbott (Devin, father's son) will join his wife, Kathy Quinlan, in the cast of her TV show, "Family Law," seen Monday nights on CBS. Quinlan made the announcement on March 16 when the entire cast guested on the Donny and Marie daytime talk show. Whether Abbott will be seen this season or next was not mentioned. Reruns of Abbott's TV series, "Dark Justice" continue Monday-Friday afternoons on TNT."

Darlene adds, as a relay from Gwen Lord: "B&B recently returned for a brief run on British TV. Channel 5 announced it would run B&B for 12 days, beginning on March 6, at 10:15 a.m. That was the initial schedule but there may have been schedule changes when the show began actually airing."
Thanks, Darlene!
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Speaking of Gwen, (head of Helper's Network UK and the Roy Dotrice Fan Association), she faxed me the following info on the play Roy's currently in, now in New York:

A Moon for the Misbegotten plays at the Walter Kerr Theater, 219 West 48th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. The performance schedule is Tuesday through Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Saturday at 2:00 p.m.; and Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Tickets are $60 - $70 and may be purchased by phoning Telecharge at 212-239-6200 or 800-432-7250. Specially priced $25 balcony seats may be purchased at the Walter Kerr Theater box office. For group sales, phone 212-239-6262; 800-432-7780;212-302-7000; 800-677-1164; or 212-889-4300.

Thanks for the updated information, Gwen. I hope many in the NYC area can turn out to greet Roy in this new role.
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From the LA2K ConCom, several items:

Greetings, Beauty and the Beast fans.

We have started FIVE new auctions!

It's time to get serious, folks. We need to raise money for the convention!

As we have told you, the auctions we are conducting are to raise money solely to pay for celebrities at the convention. The more money we raise, the better chance YOU have to see many stars from the show.

The items up now (only two days left for bidding!) are:

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=283497900 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Authentic Costume #2". Vincent sweater (zippered down back as to not interfere with makeup). Oatmeal cable knit with leather fur collar. Male size (approximately) XL. An authentic Judy Evans costume from the show. In 1996, just before she left Witt-Thomas, Judy Evans rescued dozens of her B&B costumes from storage that would otherwise have been trashed. Remembering full well that there was a vibrant fandom, she sought fandom out and donated the costumes. Clothing racks were subsequently built for them and storage lockers rented. This costs money. But still, as of now, most of the costumes are still on hand. Some will continue to be kept, others have been (and/or will be) donated to charity auctions, and a few are being auctioned here in order to raise money to bring stars to the 2000 convention, where fans will also be able to see many other Judy Evans costumes, and where more money will be raised for charity.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=283504968 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Stained Glass Vincent". One of a kind stained glass Vincent (from the 1987-90 hit CBS series, Beauty and the Beast, starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton). Entitled "Blue Eyes" by Susan Smith, approximately 13" x 17" with wood frame. Photo does not do this piece justice.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=283516839 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV A Child Was Born Zine". "A Child Was Born", a Beauty and the Beast zine by K. Kimberly Prosser and Lisa Swope. Dated December, 1988, 82 pages, Classic V/C. Q-fer rated "One of the first and still the best return of Vincent's mother stories, beautifully written. V & mom's discussion/dissection of "Cyrano" is particularly acute and appealing." Good condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=283523664 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Chronicler's Zine". "The Chronicler's Tales", a Beauty and the Beast Classic/Third Season anthology zine edited by Kristy Effinger and Reggie Beck; features stories by Reggie Beck, Toni Bogolub, Kristy Effinger, Linda Mooney, Leora Effinger & Marilyn Oakvik and art by Kristy Effinger, Leora Effinger, Gina Salisbury, Nora Leverson and Lukas Effinger. Dated 1991, 185+ pages. Good condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=283529312 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Threshold To Dreams". "Threshold To Dreams II", a Beauty and the Beast zine edited by MariLynn. Classic/SND with stories and poetry by Sue Krinard, Sharon Wells, Linda Mooney, Kay Simon, Debbie Ristick, Roxanne Koogler and others, art by Sue Krinard, Mary Ellen Nicosia, Pam Tuck and others. Dated 1992, 127 pages. Great condition.

As usual, all of the auctions are held through eBay. You must be a registered user of eBay to participate in this auction. Registering is free, SAFE, easy and without strings attached. For more information, please visit http://www.ebay.com

Thank you and happy bidding!
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Dear Beauty and the Beast Fans:

We have started FOUR new auctions!

As we have told you, the auctions we are conducting are to raise money solely to pay for celebrities at the convention. The more money we raise, the better chance YOU have to see many stars from the show.

The new items are:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286668490 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Authentic Costume #3". Samantha's (actress Marcie Leeds) grey fleece pullover shirt with leather patchwork. Samantha written on collar. Great looking piece! Female size (approximately) medium.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286669009 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Better Worse Script" signed and numbered (#31) by Coordinating Producer David Schwartz. "For Better or Worse" was a script written by David Schwartz, Ron Perlman and their partner, Alan Smithee. It was pitched to series Creator Ron Koslow and shelved for a possible later date which never came due to the cancellation. Sorry about the bad scan. It reads" BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: "For Better Or Worse" Teleplay by Alan Smithee. Copyright 1988. David's signature is in lower left corner. Great condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286669425 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Terrible Angel Script". Actual script from the show - draft dated August 3, 1987. Was later aired as Terrible Savior (episode #2). Possibly has dialog and scenes not heard or seen in the final episode. Not a copy! Great condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=286670121 entitled "Beauty and the Beast TV Life Without Zine". "A Life Without Limits" anthology zine edited by Margaret Davis. From 1990, rated PG, 8 1/2 x 11, 214 pages. Q-fer says: "Stories centered on the premise that, after the Trilogy, Vincent and Catherine fall asleep in his chamber and have a series of dreams. Lions figure prominently in two; one is a Regency romance with manor houses; one is Egyptian, with Catherine presented to the new pharaoh, lion-headed V. You get the idea. Stories are all competently done and quite uniform in quality." Stories and poems by Margaret Davis, Gina Alkazian, Beth Druhan, Lucy Green, Roxanne Koogler, MariLynn (who is now a multi-published author of romance and romantic suspense novels), Linda Mooney, Kay Simon, Sharon Wells and others. Lots of art by Phyllis Berwick Dragon, Barb Gipson, Judy Ley, Rita Terrell, Holly Riedel, Star and many others. Good condition.

Thank you and happy bidding!

LA2K Convention Committee
http://members.aol.com/la2k/la2khome.html
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Greetings Beauty and the Beast Artists!

Are you in a creative mood? Have you created really cool Beauty and the Beast art? Itching to see your art on a Beauty and the Beast convention t-shirt? ;-)

If so, A Distant Shore II: Remember Love wants YOU!

For the next month we will be taking submissions for t-shirt art for our official convention t-shirt. Deadline for submissions is April 15, 2000.
Line art, computer art... anything in 2 dimensions, as long as it hasn't appeared elsewhere before.

Art can be in black and white, or in color. All color art must be available in both full color and 4 color.

Entries will be judged by majority vote of Carousels and Caverns Community.
Runners up will be asked permission to use their art in the conzine.

E-mail your submissions to this address (LA2K@aol.com), or snail-mail it to Lisa Bock, 3944 Kentucky Drive, #12, Hollywood, CA 90068.

Thank you and happy creating!
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Here are the Sightings from Helper/Correspondent Maxine Mayer

Saturday, March 18
2 p Victor Wong (Dr. Wong, "China Moon") in 3 Ninjas Knuckle Up (FAM)

Sunday, March 19
2 p Ron Perlman in The City of Lost Children (BRV)
5 p Ron Perlman in Magnificent 7 (TNN)
5:40 p Edward Albert in Guarding Tess (TMC)
6 p Kevin Scannel (Charles, "The Dragon Man" in "Brothers") in Monkey Trouble (TNT)
6:20 p Theodore Bikel (Eli, "Chamber Music") in Taste of Passover (PBS)

Monday, March 20
Nothing of interest noted.

Tuesday, March 21
Nothing of interest noted.

Wednesday, March 22
10 p Isabella Hoffman (Erica Salvin, "Temptation") in Twisted Desire (TNT)
10 p Ron Perlman in Mag 7 (TNN)

Thursday, March 23
Nothing of interest noted.

Friday, March 24
10 p Adrian Paul (Dimitri, "Ashes, Ashes") in Love Potion No. 9 (COM)
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