Beauty and the Beast

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CBS (ended 1990)

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Beauty and the Beast
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Beauty and the Beast is a story that tells just how powerful love is. The show takes place in New York. Catherine Chandler is a wealthy woman who thinks that her life has no meaning beyond anything superficial. She longs for something more.

Vincent is from a different world. He lives below the city in tunnels that have been forgotten. He must stay hidden because of his appearance. Though his appearance is different he has the heart of a man. He and Catherine share a bond that is stronger than friendship or love.

Somehow they want to make their love work. Neither one of them knows how, but they are determined and refuse to give up. After all love is stronger than anything thing else.

This is how the episodes started throughout the 1st and 2nd season:

Vincent: This is where the wealthy and the powerful rule. It is her world, a world apart from mine. Her name is Catherine. From the moment I saw her, she captured my heart with her beauty, her warmth, and her courage. I knew then, as I know now, she would change my life forever.

Catherine: He comes from secret place, far below the city streets, hiding his face from strangers, safe from hate and harm. He brought me there to save my life; and now wherever I go, he is with me in spirit. For we have a bond stronger than friendship or love...and although we cannot be together, we will never, ever be apart.

The beginning changed in the 3rd season on "Walk Slowly." This was the new one:

Vincent: In this city of night, in this city of millions, there are countless stories. This is one of two lovers who shared a bond that changed their lives forever. It is my story. Her compassion opened my heart to a world where goodness and truth were stronger than hate or fear. Then, one day, she was taken from me by the forces of evil she battled so bravely. And now, alone with her memory, yet armed with her courage, I have sworn to fight those who would kill or harm or destroy, in the hope that one day I will find what all men seek to find: my destiny.moreless
Linda Hamilton

Linda Hamilton

Catherine Chandler (1987-1989)

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

Vincent

Roy Dotrice

Roy Dotrice

Father Jacob Wells

Jay Acovone

Jay Acovone

Deputy D.A. Joe Maxwell

Ren Woods

Ren Woods

Edie (1987-1988)

Jo Anderson

Jo Anderson

Diana Bennett (1989-1990)

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SUBMIT REVIEW
  • thank you very much

    6.0
    I had forgotten how much I loved this show
  • The second doesn't compare

    3.5
    Boy do I miss the original version it has something that the new version seriously lacks! I don't know how to put it into words yet with the original it was more believable it could transport you to the underground with "Father",ah well just thought I'd comment.
  • This new (second version) beauty and the beast doesnt compare or come close to the old one,

    10
    It was so bad, I had to get my complete series of the old one out to watch. (me and my daughter) are watching the old version now and she loves it as much as I do. I tried watching the new series and I was very disappointed!! The characters were ok but the real romance is missing. I would prefer a continuation of the first one. please, Thanks
  • Miss, miss, miss the series!!!

    10
    ....have all on DVD but miss a continuation!!!
  • I vaguely remember this voyage into beastiality.

    4.0
    Just now an ad for the DVD appeared on TV.com, so I guess Ill review it.



    I like Linda Hamilton so I tried to watch this and just didnt see why anyone would want to watch a story about an attractive woman engaged in some kind of relationship with some kind of mutant beast man creature. This show was WEIRD with a capital W! Ok, so did they everrrrr?... uh...ya know... I sure hope not!.... their children would have HOOVES! (obscure reference the cult classic movie Office Space)



    What exactly was Vincent? What percentage of his DNA was human? At least David Banner aka The Incredible Hulk was usually in 100% human form when he engaged in activities with womyn.



    Time to stuff this weird program back into the closet of my mind - hopefully never to return.moreless
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    Drama

    Themes

    for the child in you, for the nostalgic, forbidden love, interspecies love affair, love story