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Who can turn the world on with her smile?

Who can take a nothing day and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?

Well, it's you, girl, and you should know it.

With each glance and every little movement you show it, love is all alone,

need to waste it. You can never tell, why don't you take it?

You're gonna make it after all

You're gonna make it after

No, thanks.

Mm -mm.

Last time we went, you did all that Peggy Fleming stuff.

The best I could do was three laps around the rink on the sides of my

Hey, here's your mail.

Oh, thanks.

The Viking Voice.

Who hit you up for a subscription to that?

It's my high school alumni magazine.

Yeah? The Viking Voice. Lee Ferrickson High School.

Rosenberg, Minnesota.

Uh, no. That's Roseburg.

They probably changed it.

you graduate?

1959. Yeah.

Mary, you're famous.

Where? Mary Richards, who everybody thought would be the first girl in our

to be married, has proved to be a real surprise.

Not only is Mary still single, but she's become a real career gal.

That's what it says, career gal.

Could I have it now? Word reaches us from the Twin Cities that Perky Mary is

producer of the Ted to program day. When are you going to settle down and

produce some kids, Mary?

Oh, boy, that's really hitting low.

Estelle and Vernon Proust, 59, vacationed this past August at Moose

they didn't go swimming because Estelle had a summer cold.

Here is a picture of Estelle not swimming.

This Estelle must be very close to the editor of the Viking Boys.

Estelle is the editor of the Viking Boys.

Then is she the one responsible for that cute little item on you? Mm -hmm.

Estelle stopped liking me when we ran against each other for Viking Queen.

And you won.

Well, yeah.

Viking Queen.

Well, your highness, I think you ought to read this right here.

Howard Arnell, class of 56, writes that he is still single, but as he puts it,

always looking.

As long as you're looking, Howie, why don't you look up Mary Richards? Oh,

thanks, Estelle.

All I need is for Howard to read this, just when I haven't heard from him in

months. Maybe he'll miss it, ma 'am. Wait, no, it's okay. Howard adds that he

has just accepted a position as head of product development for the Whizbang

Novelty Corporation in Denver.

What? Denver's loss is Mary Richard's gain.

Why? They're having the 50th anniversary of the founding of Lake Ferrickson.

All the classes are having reunions. Hey, you know, I really ought to go to

that. You know, give everyone a chance to say...

like you isn't married, Mary.

Mary? Why would you want to go through that when you don't have to? Oh, I'm

to it.

So how come a cute girl like you isn't married, Mary? Oh.

for firming up the old face.

Now, if you could just firm up the inside of your head. Or the top side of

yours.

Did you hear that joke? I got it, didn't I? Yeah, you sure did, Ted. I don't

believe it. Ted said something almost witty.

Hey, Murph, I was just wondering, do you think that there's any news value in

the 50th anniversary reunion of a high school in upstate Minnesota?

Only if the roof collapses during the dinner dance.

Interesting. Anybody get hurt?

What?

In that accident at the high school reunion.

Ted, I think you missed something between grimaces.

Oh. Say, Mayor, here's another one of my isometrics.

Oh. Yeah, I've tried that one. Helps about the chest.

Not always.

The reason I mention this high school reunion thing is it's my old school and

I'd sort of like to go.

I think you should call in sick Friday.

That's a bad idea. I just, I don't think it's very ethical to call in and say

you're sick when you're not sick.

Okay, have it your way.

But look, if you want to try to convince Lou, Mary, I'll back you up. Oh, would

you? Mm -hmm. Oh, thanks.

Went to my reunion a couple of months ago.

Famous announcer school.

That's a correspondence course.

Where did they have the reunion? In a mailbox?

pick up that chair, I suggest you get out of it.

Just trying to firm up the old tummy muscles, Lou.

Looks like you could use a little of that yourself.

My tummy is firm, Ted.

By golly, it is.

Say, Lou, how do you keep in such great shape?

what you thought about this.

There's this high school in Roseburg that's having the 50th anniversary of

founding this Friday.

And I was just wondering if we would be interested in

covering this event.

You know, I thought if you'd be at all interested in it, I could go up there

sort of look it over.

Why, I think that's a wonderful idea, Mary.

You do?

Mm -hmm.

But I think it's too big a story for you to handle by yourself.

I think maybe we ought to send a crew up with you.

Maybe even Ted.

And if it's the blockbuster I think it is, we could do it again next year.

On the 51st anniversary of this dumb school that nobody could care less

about it, Mr. Grant. If you don't think it's a good story, then just say so.

I think he just did.

Thanks for backing me up. Oh, please, Mary. I feel badly enough about it.

You happen to be a graduate of this dumb school that's having a birthday?

Well, yes.

Why don't you just ask me for the day off?

Could I have the day off?

No.

The general manager's putting the heat on about giving days off.

Well, listen, that's okay. I understand.

I really do.

Look,

if you really want to go, why don't you do what I do?

What? Call in...

going to work today, Rhoda. I am taking the day off and going to my high school

reunion. I know. That's where I'm wondering if you'd mind taking me.

To my class reunion?

Why would you want to go to that?

Well, Mary, I never had a class reunion of my own, being from a deprived area

and all. And I sort of, you know, wanted to know what one was like.

Uh -huh. And I don't have anything to do this weekend except sit around upstairs

in my lonely room.

Uh -huh.

And, uh, it occurred... to me that at these reunion things, one might run into

lot of recently divorced men.

Ah, fine.

Hold on. Why don't you get away with it? Hey, Mary, just let me take care of

that. Okay, fine. If you want to come along, you're welcome to. I'd love the

company to tell you the truth. I wasn't looking forward to that long drive.

Hey, you better hurry up and get packed.

I'm not feeling well.

Yes, I'm sure that I'll be fine by Monday.

Thank you.

Hey, ma 'am, you can teach me the old fight songs in the car.

Hi,

Mr. Grant, it's Mary.

Listen, you know, I'm not really sick.

You know, calling in sick.

Is this 1959?

Yes. Oh, hi, Estelle.

Arnell Howard.

How are you? That's Howard Arnell. I put my last name first.

There's a comma there.

Is Mary Richards here yet?

Or isn't she coming? Oh, she'll be here. All the old Viking queens are off

somewhere getting their pictures taken. Well, that's a relief. Say, you're not

59, are you? Oh, no.

56, Estelle.

Well, 56 is meeting in the library.

Yeah, I know. It's a dull party.

The librarian keeps shushing me.

I just wanted to stick around, say hello to Mary.

When I'm expecting a big 59 turnout, you can't stick long.

Oh. Say, that's really cute, the way you got your old picture on there.

56 only gave us a name. Oh, yes, just a little idea I had.

I have this old yearbook and I just cut out those pictures and blew them on

their name tags.

That way everybody can see what they used to look like and give them a good

laugh. Oh, yeah. That's really going to be funny.

Howard. Huh? Take off your shoes.

Take off my shoes? Yes. Coach asked it. Said we could only use this gymnasium on

the condition that we don't scuff up his basketball court.

Oh, okay.

Both shoes, Estelle?

Listen, couldn't I just take off one shoe and then kind of hop around?

I'm really a good hopper. Both shoes, Howard. We've all got both shoes off.

Yeah, but you see, I... Off or out.

Oh, doesn't she look terrific, Estelle? Uh -huh. You know, I was really worried

you weren't coming.

Oh, no, we're here.

Yeah? Oh, Howard, you remember Rhoda Morgenstern? Why, sure.

I haven't seen you since graduation.

Let me get a shot of you girls.

Well, Howard... Hold it.

You've changed, Rhoda.

I've blossomed.

expecting a big crowd any minute. Sure.

Hold it.

Howard, listen, I have to register here, Howard, so look, why don't we just do

this later, okay?

Okay, Mayor. Okay.

Oh, let me take your coat. Oh, no, that's okay. No, no, it's okay.

I got it.

Oh, Mayor, I'll be over there under the backboard.

Good.

Why isn't he wearing any shoes?

Oh, were none of us wearing any shoes?

What is this, a sock hop?

It was the only way we could get to use the gymnasium.

Ruth Gunderson had her eyes on it for 58, but I got it.

I just know we're going to have the most terrific turnout.

Well, you sure got off to a terrific start, all right.

See, I don't seem to remember you.

You're not 59, are you? No, Stella, 59.

Do I look like a 59?

Well, 62 was meeting in the cafeteria.

Well, I'm just going to hang around a few minutes while Mary registers.

Mary Richards.

It is still Richards, isn't it?

Ah, yes.

It's still Mary, too.

So you've never been married, Mary?

No, Stella, I haven't. I've been married twice.

She liked it so much the first time.

Oh, that figures.

What? You look exactly the same as you did in high school, doesn't she,

Uh -uh.

Shoes off.

Oh, right. Just put them over there in a row with the others.

Having fun so far?

Mary, look at the square with the crew cut.

Last time I saw a guy in a haircut like that was in a movie. He was going to the

electric chair.

Just, I just, uh... Oh, what the heck.

You and I don't have any secrets, do we, Mary?

Look, I got a big hole in my sock.

Look at that.

Uh -huh.

Well, you certainly keep your toenails looking nice.

Thank you.

I suppose you think it's one of those cute bachelor things, huh? You know, a

grown guy like myself with a hole in my sock.

It's adorable.

you girls like some punch?

Oh, I don't think so. Oh, Mayor, doesn't this take you back? It sure does.

Mary Richards.

Oh, it's Ed Mims. Hi.

Hi, Ed. Howard Arnell, 56.

Remember me? No.

Rhoda Morgenstern, Ed Mims.

Rhoda. Oh, sure, Rhoda. Hey, how are you? How have you been?

Fine, fine.

How's the wife and kids, Ed? Oh, I'm not married.

When I was a sophomore, you were a senior. I had the biggest crush on you.

Oh, there.

Hi. Hi.

Hello. Nobody knows me, right?

Well... No, to tell you the truth... I

didn't think you would.

Eldon Colfax?

That's me.

Little tubby Colfax. Gee, you don't look anything like your picture. Hair

transplant, contact lenses, nose job.

Oh, I love your face.

It's getting there.

Well, what have you been doing with yourself?

Oh, I've been having plastic surgery, mostly.

I'll see you later.

Hi, I bet you don't know me, right?

Well, it certainly is interesting seeing all the old faces. It sure is.

I see you've got one of those, uh,

Hippie style.

Over the years, kind of like that. Oh, no, I don't think it's... Oh, well, I

guess I'll just stay with the old flat top.

No, what are you doing these days, Ed? I'm a barber.

Well, I guess some people might look at me as being a little square.

What's wrong with being a little square? I ask you, where would this country be

without us squares?

the cafeteria with me.

Uh, maybe. Well, 62's got a combo down there. We can do some of the old dances.

Yeah, that'd be nice. Square dancing.

Oh.

Oh. Estelle, what's the matter?

11 people.

That's what's the matter.

We had a graduating class of 175 and 11 people show up.

It's a very nice 11, though. Oh, yeah. You've done a heck of a job here,

Estelle. The class of 65 has 102.

Helen Westerberg told me they're packed like sardines in the biology lab.

She wants me to trade and let them use the gym.

Oh, our class never did have any spirit. We didn't even have a full turnout for

graduation.

Your class never did have any spirit.

Mr. Vandermast, won't you say a few words to everybody?

Ladies and gentlemen, Mr.

Vandermast.

Welcome back to Leith Erickson High, students.

Estelle? Oh, he remembered.

Doesn't he have a marvelous memory, doesn't he?

Thank you very much, and welcome back.

How about some of my punch, Mr. Vandermast?

Mary Richards.

Oh, it's so nice to see you again, Mr. Vandermast. Oh, formality isn't

necessary, Mary.

We're not principal and student anymore.

You don't want to make me feel like an old man, do you, Mary?

Oh, no, no, of course not.

Vandy.

Don't be piggy with Vandy, Mary. Some of the rest of us want to see him, too.

You're going to stay a while longer, aren't you?

Oh, yeah, I guess I can stay a little while.

Oh, good, because I understand there's going to be a little presentation to you

later on.

To me?

What for?

I see you were talking to Mr. Vandermast there. Yeah. Gee, I always liked him,

didn't you?

No.

Take your shoes off, Vandermast.

Listen, there.

I got to talk to you a minute.

Oh? Look, I just didn't happen to come to this reunion. I came here to talk to

you. Well, what about, Howard?

Oh, look, Mayor, I pretend I like playing the suave, eligible bachelor.

But it's all a game, Mayor. A big game.

Oh, I know.

Happy -go -lucky, Howard.

A lot of laughs, good times.

Mr. Hip, that's what you think, isn't it, Mary?

Oh, no, no, Howard. I've never thought of you as Mr.

Hip. Well, that's why you're special, Mary.

See, that's why I had to see you. You know what I need.

No, Howard, I don't think that I do. Yes, you do, Mary. Don't you be modest.

There's something lacking in my life, Mary.

Something, and that something is someone like you.

Marry me Mary.

sweetest people I know, and I thank you for wanting to marry me, but no, Howard.

Ben, do you have some girlfriends you could introduce me to?

Oh, Mary, you don't know what it's like. A man my age, what I have to go

through. Most of the girls I date are such drags.

Oh, Mary, hi.

Hi. Oh, excuse me just a minute, Howard.

Oh, Mary, you'll do that for me, won't you? Yeah, I'll try to think of someone.

What's the matter?

They really got square dancing down there.

And Ed, you know, he loves it. He's still down there.

He won't know I'm gone until he gets to the do -si -do.

What's with Howard?

He wants me to introduce him to some girls.

And you couldn't think of any, right?

Rhoda, you wouldn't be interested.

Howard is... Boring.

Boring, huh?

Yeah, he's kind of dopey. Yeah, dopey?

Well, to give you an example, I see him, what, maybe once a year.

Every time I see him, he asks me to marry him.

So, how would... Mary,

I always hoped that you would be back here one day getting an award.

Well, I guess I don't know what I've done to deserve one.

Oh, if you'd been coming to our...

unions every year, you'd know that someone is always honored with a trophy.

A trophy?

Let me read you what it says.

To that member of the class of 1959 of Leif Erickson High

School, who has come the furthest

You know what to say. I mean, I only traveled 125 miles, so... That's

100 miles further than last year's winter, Mary.

Oh! Well,

thank you. I just, I've never had an honor bestowed upon myself like this

before, so it's hard, you know, to find the words to express, I guess, what I'm

trying to say.