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Hey, Minneapolis St. Paul, it's 8 past the hour at Twin 107, your FM talk

station. Time to get your buzz on with the number one rated Buzz Westcott Show.

Sue Kim, I need some cheering up here. This is the worst show we've done since

we had those midgets that couldn't reach the microphones.

Well, maybe this is a good time for Mock the Mayor.

Darth from St. Paul, dump on the mayor.

Yes, hello. I think it's shameful the way you constantly make fun of the

official. So what are you saying, Doris? Are you saying I'm un -American?

Well, yeah.

I mean, being able to elect our leaders is a freedom we should never take for

granted. Damn straight, honey. That's one that I never do.

And, you know, another freedom that I never take for granted is the freedom to

say what I think.

And you know what I think, Doris? I think your parents must have been

Because that's about the stupidest thing I've ever heard in the history of this

show.

Please tell me I'm going to.

I have to apologize for that last call. You see, our screeners, the people who

answer the telephones for us, they're interns, which means that they're

inexperienced. And the bottom line is they work for free.

And you know what they say, you get what you pay for.

So sadly, I have to report to you, it is time to say goodbye to Heather.

I hope she lands in her feet in her next job at Burger Hut.

Is he really going to fire me?

He just did.

Dennis on line five. Talk to me, Dennis. Bye -bye.

Hey, bud. This is Dennis from Minnetonka. That's your problem, Dennis.

make it mine.

Yeah, my question is, who does the mayor think he's kidding with that little

blonde assistant?

She looks more like a stripper than a secretary.

Hey, I'm with you, pal.

But even a gump like Newton deserves a little eye candy, doesn't he? I mean,

have you seen his wife?

Talking quasi -mortem on a bad hair day guy.

You find that funny, Gloria?

No, no, ma 'am. Well,

no, not even a little.

I wonder if Buzz Westcott realizes the power that he has.

Well, they say sticks and stones will break your bones, but the truth is,

can kill.

It's like Greek City out there.

But the cool thing is they aren't ashamed of it.

down the road heavy burden heavy

load I will ride and I

will walk with you I'll walk with you till the sun

don't even shine walk with you every time

I tell you I'll walk with you

Believe me, I'll walk with you.

So, Kev, Siamese twins? You're killing me with these circus facts. One of

running for city council in Hennepin County. I thought it might be

No, let me tell you what would be interesting.

Siamese twin strippers.

Now, that would be interesting.

We're back on in three minutes.

Do me a favor. Help me out with the screener, will you? I mean, you know,

perhaps somebody with opposable thumbs?

Buzz, this is Monica.

Station manager sent her down for a tryout.

Hello, Mr. Westcott.

Meow. How you doing there, Red? Got any experience in a job like this?

Well, not specifically, but I've worked in communications for a very long time.

That's great, 19.

Look, if you can't keep the idiots from getting through, then you're going to be

communicating with a copy machine over at Kinko's, okay?

Got it?

I like the shoes.

Why did he call me 19?

He's fired 18 call screeners in the last five years.

I hope you have thick skin.

I'll work on it.

When you think you've got a decent collar, keep them on hold and type the

into the computer.

The white button is for the intercom. If you need to talk to Buzz off the air,

the red button lets you speak on the air if Buzz asks you a question. 19.

Hey, if a kid calls named Meredith or Taylor, don't let him hang up.

All right, keep them on hold until I can get to my next break. You got it?

I understand.

Really? Huh.

That's an improvement already, isn't it?

Strap in, Buzz. Live in five.

Five, four, three, two, one.

We got some hot talk for you out there, Buzz heads. But first, I think we should

meet our new screener, Monica.

Hey, Monica, tell me a little about yourself, kid. Are you married, single?

I'm single.

Oh, good answer.

I mean, because, you know, you've got that whole sexy Irish broke thing

happening.

Hey, you know what, Sue Kim? I think we should try to talk the lovely Monica

into playing Welcome the New Employee Game.

Tell her the rules, Buzz.

Well, faith in my daughter to you, Monica. You see, it's a wee little game

you work your first day naked.

Well, I won't be taking me clothes off today, Buzz.

Ah.

Well, you see, that could directly affect your chances of being back here

tomorrow and playing again.

That's a risk that I'm prepared to take.

Not the answer we wanted to hear. Sue Kim, let's give her a consolation prize.

That's right, it's a free trip to Guam.

Hey, come on, man. Didn't you read the sign, kid? I can't change nothing bigger

than a 20.

Doesn't matter. Just keep it.

Sorry, pal.

No way you could be a buzz head. Buzz heads use soap, and I can smell you all

over the phone. Do me a favor.

You want to stink up the airwaves? Call Imus. He loves talking to dipsticks like

you.

You're listening to the Buzz Westcott Show.

Hard duck all day. Gee, a whole 50 cents.

Get some sipper, pal.

Off duty. I need a ride.

Are you deaf?

I heard you just fine. Now you hear me. I need a ride.

Look, lady, forget about it. It's been a long day. Got to go home, see the wife

and kids.

Find another cab.

Why do they all make it so hard?

My first time being a police officer.

Yeah, that's usually how it works when you're a rookie.

So how many donuts do you think you've had in 23 years on the force, Sergeant

Richardson? Why?

Well, fat content alone would... You're a cop, Gloria.

A donut is the least you're worried about.

Hang on, Meredith.

He'll be right with you.

Okay, everybody, we're going to take a little break.

Up next is Roger the Redneck calling in from his truck.

Apparently he doesn't agree with me that all religious wackos should be shot.

Now let's go back out to the freeways with Captain Candace and the Twin

107 tragic copter. Hi, Meredith.

How you doing, sweetie?

Yeah. Hey, how was the recital?

Yes, tell her driving's crazy.

Yeah, I bet he is.

Oh, gosh, I miss you guys.

His daughter sounds like a lovely young lady.

Yeah, they used to be a great family.

Used to be.

Let's just say that Buzz is not the man he used to be.

He made a lot of trade -offs to get where he is.

Now he's divorced and his ex took the kids to L .A.

That's a lot to trade away.

Sweetie, look, my lawyer's been working with this new judge who seems to think

that he can, you know, really get it so we can spend some more time with each

other, you know? I mean, for real this time.

30 seconds.

Yeah, I know, 30 seconds. Hang on a second.

I gotta go.

What?

Yeah, I got one around here somewhere.

Here, right in front of me.

Why? What's up?

Sweetie, that's a great idea.

You should come over here and be one of the producers on my show. I can see it

right now.

Uh -huh. Yeah, okay.

I love you.

And tell Taylor I love him too, okay?

Yeah.

Bye -bye.

Now back to Buzz on the Buzz Westcott Radio Network.

Welcome back. Before we get to the phones, I was just talking to my

kid, and she turned me on to this really weird story in the paper today.

It seems some 40 -year -old proofreader in New York

sat dead in his office for five days before fellow workers noticed him. Ooh,

that's terrible.

Now, this lame -o had a heart attack, but he was such a nobody that nobody

noticed it for five days.

None of his co -workers, nothing. He was dead.

Now, there's a tent on my loser meter bed.

Oh, come on, Buzz.

You're being so mean.

Can you imagine being such a zero that nobody notices your cold, dead corpse

slumped over on your desk?

What did they think?

That the guy was the first one to work and the last one to go home for five

straight days?

Yes, there's somebody on top of a building.

I think he's going to jump.

Scott? Oh, God.

Who are you? Don't be afraid.

My name is Andrew.

I'm an angel.

Are you here to stop me?

No.

I can't do that.

This is your life, Scott, but I would love to try to talk you out of doing

because I don't think that you really want to.

This is just a cry for help.

I'm here to tell you that God's listening.

Well, I don't have anything to say.

I think you do.

The hell is this?

All right, then, 19. Beating people with a stick like they do in Singapore.

Yay or nay?

I would have to give that a nay.

Oh, come on. Give me a break. Are you kidding me? If they brought caning to

America, crime would drop in three days.

Steal a car?

Get the crap beaters.

I say beat them like an ugly red -headed stepchild. That's what I say. And I'll

tell you what. I bet you the Siamese twins of Hennepin County would vote for

too. Would that count as one vote or two?

Ho! Sue Kin, ladies and gentlemen, should be here all week. Thank you very

You know, speaking of the Siamese twins, where the hell are they? They should be

here by now.

They're stuck in traffic.

They're stuck together. They're stuck in traffic. What I want to know is who the

hell is driving right of your left.

Nobody can get across town because there's some kid on a building and he's

threatening to jump. Oh, there's a new one. No one can get across town because

there's a kid on a building threatening to jump.

Hey, Buzzheads, anybody out there that's stuck in this little soiree, give us a

call on the hotline and let us know what's going on, would you?

And, hey, Ying and Yang, if you're out there... I don't think this is a very

good idea.

Well, you're not Buzz Butthot.

You know the kid's name?

Scott Hartwick, apartment 1401.

He's a nice kid.

I don't get it. Yeah, they all are.

Scott, how do you think this is going to make your parents feel?

I don't know.

We don't really talk that much.

They're busy with their own stuff.

So you mean you never even told him that your best friend died?

How do you know that?

I believe you dropped this.

How long were you and John friends?

Since, uh...

The second grade.

My arm in this picture.

They cut me out. A bunch of us went to the U2 concert.

Scott Hartwig?

Who is it? Who's there?

My name is Sergeant Richardson.

Go away, okay? Leave me alone or I'll jump.

Scott, just relax.

Nothing's going to happen.

No one's going to do anything.

And are you sure it's the same Scott Hardwick that you go to school with?

Jackpot.

What are you doing?

My job.

Line 3, talk to me.

Yeah, Buzz, this is Paul. This is Scott Hardwick, dude. He's in my chemistry

class.

Unit 93, be advised. Crisis intervention team en route. ETA in 10. 10 -4.

God, how do we stall this kid another ten minutes?

I'm not going out on that ledge to get him. Maybe we could find some rope and

tie you in.

No. It's an unnecessary risk. And it's against procedure.

This

is

Sergeant Richardson of the Minneapolis PD. Who's this, please?

Yes, sir.

Yes, but we have a situation here. Please stay on the line.

Who is it? I think we got a shot at something here. Patch me through to the

crisis team.

Oh, for crying out loud!

Come on, come on, kids. You're completely screwing things up

over here!

Scott, it's Sergeant Richardson.

I'm one of... I'm going to slide this phone to you here along the ledge, okay?

It's your father.

Dad?

It's Buzz Westcott.

Buzz Westcott?

Scott, I know this is a strange time right now, but...

Look, Scott, I think we need to talk.

Should I talk to him?

Scott, I don't think that Buzz Westcott has the answer that you need.

Well, who does? I mean, you?

God?

Yes, God.

Right.

We'll tell that to Chuck.

Hello?

Scott, I got your number from my high school buddy.

He tells me that you're a big fan of the show, which means we have something in

common. We both think I'm great.

I'm just one of those nobodies on your loser meters.

All right, you're a butthead.

And buttheads, by definition, are not losers, my friend, okay?

Now, listen.

What do you say you go on the air with me, huh?

You want to put me on the radio?

Just forget that we're on the radio.

Just two guys talking.

Mano y mano.

What's the face it's got? I mean, people don't walk out on ledges because they

want to check out the view. You know what I mean?

You got problems, man.

We should talk about them.

Anyway, you're a teenager.

What are you doing, man? I mean, you should be out there chasing chicks and

drinking and partying and causing trouble for crying out loud.

You know, I mean, what do you say, Scott?

Okay.

Yeah,

okay.

Scott, stay on the line, all right? Don't go anywhere, if you know what I

okay? No pun intended, kid.

Look, just hang on. I'm going to put you on hold for one second.

Oh, I love this kid. I love him.

Buzz, this is so great. Buzz, please don't do this.

Why not?

Because somewhere there has to be a line that you won't cross.

This is a frightened and confused young boy. He doesn't deserve to be exploited

in front of thousands of people.

Did you say thousands of people?

Sue Kim, how many radio stations do we have lined up now?

500 and counting.

Over four million listeners.

You may not realize it, but you made a real connection with him.

You have the power to make a difference in his life.

Yeah, you know what, Monica? Trust me, I'm going to make a huge difference in

his life. And while we're at it, mine too, okay?

Now let's shoo, shoo, shoo, shoo, shoo. Hurry on, let's work.

Go.

I can't believe I put... that piece of slime on the phone with this kid.

Well, clearly he likes Buzz Westcott.

Maybe it'll buy us the time we need.

Stay by the window. I gotta call this in.

Hey, Minneapolis -St. Paul, it's 8 past the hour at Twin 107, your FM talk

station.

Hello, America.

We're gonna deviate from our usual program because, uh, quite frankly,

uh, stunning events taking place in downtown Minneapolis as we speak.

There's a young man threatening to jump off the 14th floor of a building.

His name is Scott Hardwick.

And we have him live on the air right now.

Scott, buddy, are you there?

Yeah.

What's going on, buddy? What made you want to walk out there on that ledge?

Last week, my best friend...

John swallowed a bottle full of sleeping pills and killed himself.

Wow, bro.

I'm sorry.

I mean, we went to the movies the night before and he seemed totally fine.

Yeah.

So... What movie did you see?

Uh, uh, Austin Powers.

Funny flick?

Yeah, I mean, that's the thing. I mean, how could you go from one minute to

laughing your head off and then go home and kill yourself?

Look, Scott, I'm no expert.

Maybe he was having problems with a girlfriend.

You know,

maybe there was a bad situation at home with his parents.

Maybe he doesn't like Mike Myers films.

The worst part is, is that he didn't even say goodbye. He didn't leave a

He just left.

Hello?

Oh, yeah, hi, Barry.

Yeah, can you hold on a sec? I'm sure Buzz will speak to you.

Great, thanks.

I mean, if John's life wasn't worth living, then whose is? What's the point

anything?

Scott, I'm not going to pretend to know why or what he did, what he did.

Okay, but it sounds to me like he was taking life a little too seriously,

You know?

I mean, for me, life's about having fun, you

know, and blowing off all the stuff that bums you out.

Sometimes you just can't. I mean... You know, Scott, you're right.

Sometimes you can't. And sometimes you can.

Look, can you stay with me during a commercial break here? I gotta pay the

too, guy.

Uh, yeah, I guess, yeah.

Beautiful. We'll be back in about two minutes.

You're listening to the Buzz Westcott Show.

Twin 107 FM.

Barry, Barry, Barry, Barry, Barry, Barry. I'm having a great day, baby.

you're gonna make it better.

What?

The judge said no.

What do you mean the judge said no, Barry? What the hell did he say?

What did you expect the judge to say, Buzz?

You spend every afternoon talking to hookers and strippers.

What does that have to do with anything, man? That's part of my act.

I'm the one with a career here.

What, does he think she's going to be a better parent than me?

You should have sent me the bill, Bear.

Jerk.

Oh, man. Oh, man. Oh, man.

When it comes to being the best, we like to stay one.

Come see how coastal wire... Ten seconds, Buzz.

You're listening to the Buzz Westcott Show.

Hard talk all day.

On the Twin 107.

Scott.

It's Buzz. We're back.

You know, I've been thinking about what you said and...

I'm thinking that maybe, maybe you're right.

Scotty, you know, the world, it really does sting.

You know, I don't know what to tell you about your friend, man.

Maybe you did the wrong things wrong, all those pills, you know.

Maybe you did the right thing.

Maybe you're doing the right thing.

what he does.

Not about me.

Not about you, Scotty.

So do what you gotta do.

Okay?

Make your move.

There is one thing I do know, though, Scotty.

And that is that you're tying up traffic,

Scotty.

Bye, Conteos.

Hello?

Come on, come on, kid. Get it over with already.

Jump!

Jump, you idiot!

Jump! That's right. Jump!

No, shut up, okay? I don't want to talk to you anymore. I don't want to talk to

anyone.

You have never walked out on a show ever. You cannot leave 500 stations

now. Watch me.

And what about that kid?

You gonna leave him hanging too?

I've got my own problems right now, okay?

Deal with it!

My turn.

It's a real mess down there.

I knew that radio jerk was going to screw us.

Well, he did fire some time. Not enough.

Fire's at least another five minutes away with that airbag.

The crisis team is stuck in traffic six blocks away. They're trying to get here

on foot.

Okay, why don't we just grab a sheet and tie it up by the way? No.

It's too risky.

Sergeant, isn't there a time when a risk is acceptable?

It means I don't have to jeopardize 23 years on the job on some crazy kid.

Scott.

Scott, don't listen to them. Why not?

Because what they're saying doesn't matter.

There's a book, Scott, the book of life.

And God has written your name in that book.

He has a plan for you.

He chose the moment of your birth.

He's chosen the moment of your death. And if you take that out of his hands,

then you're going to miss the light that he wanted to give you.

Why didn't someone tell that to John?

I did.

You're not John.

You're still alive, and you still have a choice.

Scott?

Scott, I can't imagine how badly you must have felt to come out on this

but if I were you, there's one thing I'd think about doing.

What? Leave a note, son.

I heard you say how badly you felt when your friend died without an explanation.

What are your parents going to think if you do the same thing?

Shame on you, Tony.

Where'd you come from?

You that lady?

I'm no lady. I'm an angel.

Stop it right there. Now, you wouldn't listen to me before, but you're going to

listen to me now.

What kind of a man would urge another human being to kill himself just so he

wouldn't miss a roll in the hay?

What are you talking about? I'm talking about you weren't rushing home to see

your wife and your children.

You were trying to squeeze in some time for your girlfriend. And don't tell me

you weren't, because if you do, you'll be lying to an angel.

Now, we're going to talk about this and about how to get your marriage back on

track. But first, you're going to get out of this cab and shush those people

urging that boy to kill himself.

Why would they listen to me? Because they listened to you before and they'll

listen to you again.

Robert Anthony, God loves you.

He's got you here to get you out of this jam.

And I'm not just talking about traffic.

Okay.

Okay.

You must miss them very much.

Look, I don't know how you got in here, but leave the same way.

And I think that you miss the man you were a long time ago and wish you could

again.

A man who loved his family and counted it an honor to be on the radio, speaking

over thin air to a world brimming with possibilities.

Back before Ray David Westcott became Buzz, And Buzz became number one in the

ratings.

Who are you?

I am an angel.

Excuse me?

I am an angel whom God has sent here with a message for you.

And the message is this.

God loves you very much.

But he doesn't love what you have become.

I know I got it in over my head today with the kid, you know, on the building

and everything, but it's his radio stick. Everybody knows that.

It's just an act. They all know that.

Do they really?

Every day you push the envelope closer to the edge, and the competition pushes

it further.

And soon the world is a mean and angry place and people begin to believe that

there's no more hope, no more compassion, no more love.

And then they tune into your show.

And here you tell a young boy that there is no answer for his pain.

And suddenly they're yelling at him to jump from a building.

What? At this very moment, hundreds of your fans are yelling at Scott Hardwick

and urging him to jump.

Oh, my God.

God, please forgive me.

God does forgive you, Buzz.

Because he loves you more than you could ever imagine.

But he requires something of you, too.

That you turn around and offer that love to someone else.

And right now, there's someone who needs it very badly.

Okay. Leave me alone.

I'm not answering.

Put me back on the air.

Come on.

We can still pull this off.

Just get me on the air now, okay?

He's got a job.

Scott?

Scott, it's Buzz. We're back on the air.

Please don't jump, buddy.

Sergeant, turn that little radio on and put it out the window.

He didn't answer. No, Gloria, I don't trust that guy.

Sergeant, I wouldn't normally pull rank on you, but I'm going to.

Because... Well, because I'm an angel.

God, wait.

I said some stuff to you that... I can't believe I'm saying this, but... Give

Buzz Westcott one more chance.

I don't know if you're listening out there, but...

But I pray to God that you are.

I need to ask you to forgive me.

Forgive me for being so caught up on my own stuff that I didn't treat you with

compassion and kindness.

You're not alone out on that ledge. I've

been living on a ledge of my own for...

I'm not the man people think that I am. I go home to an empty apartment every

night because my wife left me.

She took away my kids.

I mean, she had good reason to. I was a self -absorbed husband and

a lousy father.

I was...

I was more worried about my ratings than I was my own family.

Scott, I know you're scared and you're hurting right now, but

please don't jump.

I don't know if you believe in angels.

But I do.

And I'll make you a deal under one condition.

I'll tell you about... about a real special angel that I know.

But only with both our feet on the ground.

Come down from there now.

Please come down now.

Um...

I'm ready to go inside now, but I'm too afraid to move.

It's okay. It's okay. Just hold on.

You've followed procedure for 23 years and six days.

This is where the rubber meets the road, Sergeant.

Give me your hand.

Wait, um, I have to say goodbye to someone.

Thank

you.

And, uh, no offense, but I hope I don't see you for a long time.

A long, long time.