"Beauty and the Beast" (1987) TV series 1987-1990

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Creator:

Ron Koslow

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

5 SZEPTEMBER 1987 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Fantasy | Drama | Romance

Tagline:

Once upon a time is now...

Plot:

The adventures and romance of a sensitive and cultured lion-man and a crusading District Attorney assistant.

Plot Keywords:

Culture Clash | Secret Society | Underworld

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 8 wins & 30 nominations

Cast

Roy Dotrice	...	Jacob 'Father' Wells (56 episodes, 1987-1990)
Ron Perlman	...	Vincent (56 episodes, 1987-1990)
Richard Partlow	...	Underground Man (54 episodes, 1987-1990)
Linda Hamilton	...	Asst. Dist. Atty. Catherine Chandler (45 episodes, 1987-1989)

Also Known As:

"A szépség és a szörnyeteg" (Hungary) [hu]

Runtime:

60 min (56 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

USA:Not Rated (DVD version) | Australia:M | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

CBS Studio Center - 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Republic Pictures (II)

Trivia:

Ranked #14 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Top Cult Shows Ever!" (30 May 2004 issue).

Goofs:

Continuity: In the first part of “Though Lovers Be Lost”, Catherine stands on her balcony, waiting for Vincent to come. She is wearing a green coat. When she realizes Vincent isn't coming, she heads for the tunnels. But when she arrives there, she is wearing a totally different coat, and her hair is falling different as well.

Quotes:

Catherine Chandler: [referring to Vincent] Father, I just want you to know. I would never hurt him. I love him.
Father: I know. I also know it can only bring him unhappiness.
Catherine Chandler: Why do you say that?
Father: Because part of him is a man.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Muppet Babies: Beauty and the Schnoz (#5.2)" (1988)

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Can't tell you exactly why this series caught the imaginations of so many; it probably differs for each person. But this was a winner of a show in a style I've not seen since. It was fantasy, true enough, but it addressed many contemporary issues with a skill seldom seen in TV. The love story was believable, the acting was outstanding, and the minor characters were generally engaging. This was a show for romantics, and for those who believe in the power of love--not just between lovers, but between family and friends, and those whose love spills over into actions. Good fought evil in the grimy real world as well as in fantastic battles against shadowy adversaries. And for those of us who like to pretend that the unknown really is just around the corner--this was our show. Requiescat in pace.