Beauty and the Beast - The Complete Series (DVD, 2008)

I was completely captivated by the 1980s television series Beauty and the Beast, which is a touching love story about a man and a woman from different worlds, set in New York City. Catherine Chandler (Beauty) is an attorney, who has grown up in privileged luxury, and Vincent (The Beast) is a man with terrifying feline facial features who lives in a forgotten world of tunnels and caves far below the city. Together, these 2 lovers deal with ancient moral issues which are still important today, handle personal crises in their relationship arising from the differences between their worlds, and fight crime and face dangerous perils in both worlds.

In this boxed set of 16 DVDs, Season 1 has 6 disks with 22 episodes. Season 2 has 6 disks with 22 episodes as well, but it also has the addition of wonderful commentaries by Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton. Season 3 has 4 disks with 11 episodes.

The 4th disk of the 3rd season contains approximately 1 ½ hours of very nice extras for series addicts. There is an interactive section of “Vincent’s Journey” through the tunnels to rescue Catherine requiring answers to questions from the series episodes to continue the journey. I have a very simple DVD player and was able to easily participate in that fun memory exercise. There is also a section containing 4 of Vincent’s original love letters to Catherine in Vincent’s voice and then 8 “Newly Reconstructed” letters from the series episodes. Finally, there are original promotional previews shown on network television in the late 1980s before the 1st airing of 13 episodes.

Because of my love of Beauty and the Beast, which is rich food for any romantic soul, I wrote a 500 plus page sequel novel which was completed and published in May of 2008 entitled Love’s Journey to Awakening—Beauty and the Beast—Happily Ever After. It was edited by Dr. Thayle K. Anderson, an English professor emeritus, from Murray State University. He is a trusted friend, and a colleague of my beloved late husband, Dr. Gary L. Haws, who was my “Vincent.”

My book has a very specific target audience, those who love this series starring Ron Perlman and Linda Hamilton, and hate its premature demise with its tragic ending. My book fixes that. It doesn’t change the ending. It begins where the series ends and changes the outcome, so it has an happy ending and perhaps a new beginning for more stories about these beloved characters.

If that idea appeals to you, it is essential that you watch all 3 seasons before reading my book. I never get tired of watching them, and I hope that you will enjoy seeing these characters come back to life with a new story line.

The questions from the series that my novel answers are:
1. Is Catherine Chandler (Beauty) really dead?
2. Where did Vincent (the Beast) really come from?
3. Can there be an happy ending to a modern day fairytale that starts out, “Once Upon a Time in the City of New York?”

Buy this boxed set containing all three seasons of the series. Then visit my website, where you can download a free copy of my entire novel. My website link can be accessed at kandycain1587 “My World” here on eBay, on my profile page on Amazon under Karen L. Haws, or by using any Internet search engine under title or author. The timeline and characters are very precious to me, and I was very careful with them. I hope that you will enjoy reading my book as much as I enjoyed writing it. Laurel Cain Haws

I forgot how much I loved this series while it was on TV until I purchased the DVD of the complete series and started watching it again. It is an amazing story of bittersweet love and devotion. The bond between Vincent and Catherine is eternal! He is always running to her rescue as any good knight in shinning armor would. It was definitely a good buy!

I love the quality of this set of DVD's and also love the story. I bought this set so we could watch it again after all these years since it was on TV. We are so happy that it was available and would recommend it to family and friends.

I loved the 80's...the hair, the clothes, the shoulder pads! Now, I don't dress that way now, but I do have fond memories of that era. I also love cats...perhaps that's part of why I loved this show then, and why I love it now. Vincent is half man/half lion, thus, "Beast." Catherine is a beautiful woman of about 30. She works in the District Attorney's office in New York City. In the first episode, she was almost killed by a group of hoodlums but Vincent rescured her and nursed her back to health. He keeps her in his world for almost 2 weeks to ensure she is ready to leave. He, and many others, including a man everyone calls 'Father' live under the city streets with all the comforts of home...electricity, books, comfortable furniture, music.
Vincent and Catherine share a deep love, based on respect and true caring...not lust, like most of the television shows are based on. I watch Beauty and the Beast and I just feel good.It's a fantasy show...come one...a whole society under the streets of New York City? Somedays I think living away from the rest of the world would be awesome...especially with a kind, gentle, and yet strong and protective "man" like Vincent.
I happen to be happily married to the same man for almost 30 years...and he thinks the show is ridiculous, but he hates our cat, too! He still watches sometimes with me, becuase he's just that kind of guy!

my aunt loves this television show and when she received it for christmas, there were tears in her eyes! perfect gift ever! :) thanks again!!

Love this series...was just as described...watched this when i was younger and have loved it ever since..thanks

Love this series, It's full of drama and romance. Watching the series was like watching it anew, wish it was longer. All dvd's ran will. No problem with any of them. Only regret is that the series is not longer. Thanks for sharing.

I fell in love with this series when it first appeared in 1987, and followed it to its conclusion in 1990. This series boxed set allows me to revisit this fantasy land of New York, above and below ground, watching the characters develop and mature. It's like a night time soap opera at its best! Watching the entire series, one episode after another helps put continuity to the characters, but also became fairly repetitive. For its time, this was a wonderful adult fairy tale come possible. It was a good beginning for Linda Hamilto's and Ron Perlman's careers, as well. Over all I throughly enjoy the escape, story, and characters, the good versus evil, that each story line presents. It is a wonderful journey back into what television series used to be about. Revisiting Vincent, Catherine, and Father has been a delight.

I bought this for my grandmother. This has been her favorite show for some years now. I had looked in stores and never could find it. Very excited when I found it on ebay. Brand new condition and very quick shipment. My grandmother was very excited to receive this box set and is watching them as we speak.

I just loved this show when it was on year ago and was eager to see it from the beginning all over again. Much to my surprise there was this offering which included DVDs from the whole series. Instead of buying each year seperately, which is what I've done in the past with other shows, I could get the whole series in one purchase. I'm glad I did, because now I can enjoy each episode and know that the whole series awaits me on my own schedule.

I bought this series after watching the first few episodes online; and I loved the whole concept of the show and the stories they come up with for Catharine's, 'the beauty', work for the district attorney and how they fit Vincent, 'the beast', into a modern NYC. Sadly, I have to complain that most of the acting is overdone. Otherwise I enjoy the cheesy romance that can so befit a fairy tale turned to day time TV.

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT THAT IS THE REASON I BOUGHT IT IN THE FIRST PLACE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A BIG FAN OF THIS SERIES WHEN IT WAS ON TV AND COULD HARDLY WAIT FOR THE NEXT EPISODE. AND NOW I OWN THE WHOLE SERIES.

I Love the condition it arrived in. Well packed. Beautiful box it came in with very nice pictures. I bought it because I trusted the person completly and talked to her about it. I would buy from her again; you can believe and expect nothing but the best.

This was purchased as a gift for a friend. She is completely thrilled.
Just what we were looking for.

Beauty and the Beast was premiered from September 1, 1987 to August 1, 1990. When I was in my late teens. It shows how powerful love is. That love can change your live forever and can endure all kinds of hardships.

Catherine Chandler, a wealthy woman who tries to find a meaning for her life. Vincent, who lives in tunnels and must stay hidden because of his appearance. Their bond is so strong that they will never be a part.

I particularly like the verbal intros and endings. Journal entries and letters.

Watch it, you'll enjoy it and knows for some they may find courage to let love flow.

I loved the T.V. series, It was the best show on T.V. I really hated they took it off. The whole series dvd's are in excellent condition and it was sent promply. Thank You so much.

Looking for the perfect birthday gift for someone that has everything. Tired of running around, especially with gas prices! It was nice to just sit back and see what is out there and when I came upon the DVD Beauty and the Beast complete series I was able to shop for the right price while relaxing in my home. It was on back order but they kept me updated weekly. Buying on eBay is the bomb!!!! Thinking this is the way to go for Christmas!!!! Thank you!

I was so happy with the purchase of these DVDs. They were exactly as posted by vendor. Would you again.

Awesome DVD; I fell in love with the series years ago and am so happy to have the full set on DVD. Katherine and Vincent are magical characters.

I received the series and it was better than I imagined. I received it in a timely manner and I am very impressed with the seller. I will definitely do business again with them.

I liked the romance and devotion of this series. It was also sad and too emotional sometimes and that made me sad, so I didn't like that much. I bought this item because I knew that is was romantic and sometimes romance warms my heart, so I couldn't resist buying it. I do find it quite sad in some parts, but that won't stop me.

I loved it when it first showed, I feel that it is a sweet fairly tale. I feel that it was a great chance to show people that love is everywhere if you just look for what is inside someones heart and not just at what is on the outside. It made you dream of a better place for all who watched.

Very pleased with the purchase and its price. With the holiday season mail it took just a little longer than I thought to receive.

i have been looking for these dvds for a very long time i was so happy to find it at such a great price and a great seller