1 00:00:03,795 --> 00:00:06,548 - How's that article on 10B5 disclosures? 2 00:00:06,548 --> 00:00:11,386 - I love the law and I love you, too. 3 00:00:11,386 --> 00:00:14,598 [moaning] 4 00:00:17,768 --> 00:00:19,520 [electronic buzzing] 5 00:00:19,520 --> 00:00:21,396 [phone ringing] 6 00:00:21,396 --> 00:00:22,231 [moan] 7 00:00:25,400 --> 00:00:26,401 [smacking] 8 00:00:26,401 --> 00:00:28,362 [exhale] 9 00:00:28,362 --> 00:00:28,987 - Surprise. 10 00:00:32,282 --> 00:00:35,619 - Daniel, it's not my birthday. 11 00:00:35,619 --> 00:00:37,829 [baby crying] 12 00:00:37,829 --> 00:00:41,083 Is that some kind of perverted joke? 13 00:00:41,083 --> 00:00:42,834 - Oh, I guess I should have poked 14 00:00:42,834 --> 00:00:44,586 air holes in the box, huh? 15 00:00:44,586 --> 00:00:46,421 - You are sick, Daniel. 16 00:00:46,421 --> 00:00:47,422 - Gwen. [crying] 17 00:00:47,422 --> 00:00:47,965 Wait. 18 00:00:47,965 --> 00:00:48,757 [thud] 19 00:00:48,757 --> 00:00:51,885 [evil laughing] 20 00:00:51,885 --> 00:00:53,553 You be a jockey and I'm the attorney. 21 00:00:53,553 --> 00:00:54,429 [panting] 22 00:00:54,429 --> 00:00:55,764 - Oh! 23 00:00:55,764 --> 00:00:57,349 No running in the halls, Gwen. 24 00:00:57,349 --> 00:00:59,768 - Leland, Daniel's chasing me. 25 00:00:59,768 --> 00:01:01,019 - Yeah, I know. 26 00:01:01,019 --> 00:01:01,770 Been after you for some time. 27 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:02,813 - You have to stop him. 28 00:01:02,813 --> 00:01:05,440 - Hmm maybe. 29 00:01:05,440 --> 00:01:07,025 - No, you don't understand. 30 00:01:07,025 --> 00:01:09,403 Daniel promised me that he wasn't the stalker, 31 00:01:09,403 --> 00:01:10,612 but now I know-- 32 00:01:10,612 --> 00:01:11,863 I know that he was lying. 33 00:01:11,863 --> 00:01:13,073 - No fooling. [yells] 34 00:01:13,073 --> 00:01:14,491 [thunderclap] 35 00:01:14,491 --> 00:01:15,617 - Gwen. Gwen? 36 00:01:15,617 --> 00:01:16,660 - Oh! - Baby. 37 00:01:16,660 --> 00:01:17,619 Baby, it's OK. 38 00:01:17,619 --> 00:01:18,870 - What? 39 00:01:18,870 --> 00:01:21,039 - You're having a bad dream. 40 00:01:21,039 --> 00:01:21,832 - God. 41 00:01:21,832 --> 00:01:23,125 - It's OK. 42 00:01:23,125 --> 00:01:25,002 - It's more like a nightmare. 43 00:01:25,002 --> 00:01:27,796 [moaning] 44 00:01:27,796 --> 00:01:31,008 - It's OK. 45 00:01:31,008 --> 00:01:33,051 [thunder] 46 00:01:33,051 --> 00:01:34,678 - You shouldn't be sleeping with my husband. 47 00:01:40,475 --> 00:01:41,602 [smooch] 48 00:01:41,602 --> 00:01:42,185 [exhale] 49 00:01:44,646 --> 00:01:47,024 [muffled screams] 50 00:01:47,024 --> 00:01:50,527 [panting] 51 00:01:54,364 --> 00:01:55,449 [click] 52 00:01:55,449 --> 00:01:56,033 [gasp] 53 00:01:56,742 --> 00:02:00,037 [bugs chirruping] 54 00:02:02,914 --> 00:02:06,460 [theme music] 55 00:04:06,705 --> 00:04:09,040 - Since when are you so concerned about my punctuality? 56 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:10,459 - Will you lighten up? 57 00:04:10,459 --> 00:04:12,169 It's not my fault you had a bad night's sleep. 58 00:04:12,169 --> 00:04:13,879 Skip the Haagen-Dazs before bed, maybe 59 00:04:13,879 --> 00:04:15,380 you won't have nightmares. [beeping] 60 00:04:15,380 --> 00:04:16,840 - You know, we have to talk. - Later. 61 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:19,009 I have a busy day. 62 00:04:19,009 --> 00:04:20,635 - Penny. 63 00:04:20,635 --> 00:04:22,679 Staff meetings begin precisely on the hour. 64 00:04:22,679 --> 00:04:23,972 If you're not ready, neither are we. 65 00:04:23,972 --> 00:04:25,849 - Yes, Mr. Brackman. 66 00:04:25,849 --> 00:04:27,684 - Now, Douglas, things have relaxed a bit around here. 67 00:04:27,684 --> 00:04:29,644 - Exactly my point. And look where it's gotten us. 68 00:04:29,644 --> 00:04:31,146 I'm sure you all share my concern when it 69 00:04:31,146 --> 00:04:33,064 comes to our rating as a firm. 70 00:04:33,064 --> 00:04:34,816 If you want to be number one, let's 71 00:04:34,816 --> 00:04:37,277 start by putting our collective noses to the grindstone. 72 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:39,654 - Cash bonus would be a nice incentive. 73 00:04:39,654 --> 00:04:43,867 - First, People versus Emery Lewis and Gary Stubbs. 74 00:04:43,867 --> 00:04:45,952 - Preliminary hearing gets underway later today. 75 00:04:45,952 --> 00:04:47,496 - Good luck. 76 00:04:47,496 --> 00:04:48,747 I know it's been a long uphill battle for you both. 77 00:04:48,747 --> 00:04:50,540 - And unfortunately, it's not over yet. 78 00:04:50,540 --> 00:04:52,250 - If Stuart's not convincing on the stand 79 00:04:52,250 --> 00:04:55,629 this case won't proceed to trial and his attackers will go free. 80 00:04:55,629 --> 00:04:56,880 - Next. 81 00:04:56,880 --> 00:04:58,632 Osgood versus the State of California. 82 00:04:58,632 --> 00:05:00,717 - I've asked Molina to try locating an eye witness. 83 00:05:00,717 --> 00:05:03,136 - After 34 years the trail must be ice cold. 84 00:05:03,136 --> 00:05:04,638 - You'd be surprised. 85 00:05:04,638 --> 00:05:06,056 Working at the AG's office I've learned a lot 86 00:05:06,056 --> 00:05:07,891 about tracking down suspects. 87 00:05:07,891 --> 00:05:10,060 - Finally, City of Los Angeles versus Peter Philipson. 88 00:05:10,060 --> 00:05:11,895 - Peter Philipson? I know that name. 89 00:05:11,895 --> 00:05:13,772 - Peter Philipson owns and operates the newly reopened 90 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:15,106 gentleman's club downstairs. 91 00:05:15,106 --> 00:05:15,816 - Gentleman's club? 92 00:05:15,816 --> 00:05:17,526 - Yes. 93 00:05:17,526 --> 00:05:19,069 In addition to steak and ale, the establishment now 94 00:05:19,069 --> 00:05:20,654 features female entertainers. 95 00:05:20,654 --> 00:05:21,905 - Topless dancers? 96 00:05:21,905 --> 00:05:23,490 - There's a strip joint in the lobby? 97 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:24,908 - No wonder it's been tough getting in the elevator. 98 00:05:24,908 --> 00:05:26,660 - Phillipson subleased space from the city 99 00:05:26,660 --> 00:05:28,745 without incident for the past 12 years. 100 00:05:28,745 --> 00:05:30,163 Since he's added the entertainers, 101 00:05:30,163 --> 00:05:31,331 however, pressure has been brought 102 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:32,666 to bear by the mayor's office. 103 00:05:32,666 --> 00:05:34,084 - If he's in sync with the municipal code, 104 00:05:34,084 --> 00:05:35,752 shouldn't be a problem. 105 00:05:35,752 --> 00:05:37,087 - The city attorney is asking for an injunction 106 00:05:37,087 --> 00:05:38,880 against Phillipson claiming he's violated 107 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:40,632 a decency clause in his lease. 108 00:05:40,632 --> 00:05:42,342 - Wasn't it just last week that you 109 00:05:42,342 --> 00:05:45,136 balked at the firm's taking on a BandD dominatrix as a client? 110 00:05:45,136 --> 00:05:46,721 - This is different. 111 00:05:46,721 --> 00:05:49,391 Upscale adult clubs are popping up all over the country. 112 00:05:49,391 --> 00:05:51,309 They're completely respectable. - That's right. 113 00:05:51,309 --> 00:05:53,895 There's no more perverted old men in raincoats watching bumps 114 00:05:53,895 --> 00:05:55,522 and grinds. 115 00:05:55,522 --> 00:05:57,190 - I've known Peter Phillipson for quite some time. 116 00:05:57,190 --> 00:05:59,317 Hard to believe he's operating this kind of establishment. 117 00:05:59,317 --> 00:06:00,735 - Every paying client helps ensure 118 00:06:00,735 --> 00:06:01,987 our budget stays in the black. 119 00:06:01,987 --> 00:06:03,780 So if there are no more questions, 120 00:06:03,780 --> 00:06:05,407 three minutes, 11 seconds. 121 00:06:05,407 --> 00:06:06,783 Now that's what I call a staff meeting. 122 00:06:06,783 --> 00:06:07,826 All work. 123 00:06:07,826 --> 00:06:08,743 - And no play. 124 00:06:08,743 --> 00:06:11,913 - We're adjourned. 125 00:06:11,913 --> 00:06:14,833 [phone ringing] 126 00:06:14,833 --> 00:06:15,792 - What do you want me to say? 127 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:18,044 - Morning. 128 00:06:18,044 --> 00:06:20,714 [moaning] 129 00:06:20,714 --> 00:06:21,965 I missed you last night. 130 00:06:21,965 --> 00:06:23,008 - Me too. 131 00:06:23,008 --> 00:06:24,342 I'm getting used to spooning. 132 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:26,344 - Did you finish your work? 133 00:06:26,344 --> 00:06:29,556 Ready or not, here comes Stuart's preliminary. 134 00:06:29,556 --> 00:06:32,601 - Tommy, I know you're under a lot of pressure at work 135 00:06:32,601 --> 00:06:34,352 and I know that we agreed to just let 136 00:06:34,352 --> 00:06:36,396 our relationship happen, but-- 137 00:06:36,396 --> 00:06:37,981 - When you want to move in together? 138 00:06:37,981 --> 00:06:38,982 - Next weekend. - Deal. 139 00:06:38,982 --> 00:06:39,941 - [laughs] 140 00:06:40,942 --> 00:06:41,985 [smooch] 141 00:06:41,985 --> 00:06:43,778 See ya. 142 00:06:43,778 --> 00:06:46,740 Oh, I almost forgot. 143 00:06:46,740 --> 00:06:48,366 [gasp] 144 00:06:48,366 --> 00:06:50,368 - Oh. 145 00:06:50,368 --> 00:06:53,246 - It's never too early for him to work on his 3-point shot. 146 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:56,124 - I thought you wanted a girl. 147 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:57,626 [laughs] 148 00:06:59,127 --> 00:07:01,004 - Look, Arnie, aren't they adorable? 149 00:07:01,004 --> 00:07:02,213 - The cutest rocks. Listen, I'll be-- 150 00:07:02,213 --> 00:07:03,840 - What's with you? 151 00:07:03,840 --> 00:07:05,592 Ever since I told you I was having a baby 152 00:07:05,592 --> 00:07:07,344 you've been totally unsupportive. 153 00:07:07,344 --> 00:07:09,220 - Do I have to listen to this crap for seven more months? 154 00:07:09,220 --> 00:07:11,181 - No. - Good. 155 00:07:11,181 --> 00:07:12,390 I'll be at Eric Schuller's memorial in Worldwide Studios. 156 00:07:12,390 --> 00:07:13,767 You can reach me on the portable. 157 00:07:13,767 --> 00:07:14,768 [phone ringing] 158 00:07:14,768 --> 00:07:17,145 [office chatter] 159 00:07:17,145 --> 00:07:20,065 [upbeat rock music] 160 00:07:23,985 --> 00:07:25,445 - OK. 161 00:07:25,445 --> 00:07:26,237 And what would you like to drink? 162 00:07:43,004 --> 00:07:46,299 - Frankly, I encountered some resistance from my partners. 163 00:07:46,299 --> 00:07:48,093 - Don't they understand that this is simply 164 00:07:48,093 --> 00:07:50,053 a response to changing times? 165 00:07:50,053 --> 00:07:53,014 - People have preconceived notions about topless bars. 166 00:07:53,014 --> 00:07:54,974 I have to admit, I wasn't sure myself. 167 00:07:54,974 --> 00:07:56,810 - I got to check the kitchen before we leave. 168 00:07:56,810 --> 00:07:58,812 Simon had a slight mishap with the cleaver 169 00:07:58,812 --> 00:08:00,313 watching one of the girls. 170 00:08:00,313 --> 00:08:01,856 My nephew is filling in. 171 00:08:01,856 --> 00:08:04,109 He can't cook, but who notices? 172 00:08:04,109 --> 00:08:06,486 I could sell tasseled loafers to the guys that watch this show 173 00:08:06,486 --> 00:08:07,445 and they'd eat. - [laughs] 174 00:08:07,445 --> 00:08:08,405 - I'll be right back. 175 00:08:19,290 --> 00:08:21,793 - Douglas Brackman, very nice. 176 00:08:21,793 --> 00:08:23,670 Booth up front. 177 00:08:23,670 --> 00:08:26,047 - Peter Philipson happens to be a client, not that this 178 00:08:26,047 --> 00:08:27,006 is any of your business. 179 00:08:27,006 --> 00:08:28,675 - Oh, but it is. 180 00:08:28,675 --> 00:08:31,261 I'm representing the City against Philipson. 181 00:08:31,261 --> 00:08:33,263 Personally, I'm in favor of women 182 00:08:33,263 --> 00:08:34,848 taking off their clothes to music. 183 00:08:34,848 --> 00:08:35,849 [laughs] 184 00:08:35,849 --> 00:08:36,850 Heck, to a kazoo band. 185 00:08:36,850 --> 00:08:38,518 [laughs] 186 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,854 But winning this case will be a major career 187 00:08:40,854 --> 00:08:45,275 boost, unless you care to concede defeat right now. 188 00:08:45,275 --> 00:08:46,317 See you in court, Romney. 189 00:08:53,908 --> 00:08:56,077 - That is Allison. 190 00:08:56,077 --> 00:08:58,371 That was not too long after we were married. 191 00:08:58,371 --> 00:09:00,540 - I can't tell if this is the woman who came to the house. 192 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:01,916 - Gwen, please believe me. 193 00:09:01,916 --> 00:09:03,877 It's not the woman. 194 00:09:03,877 --> 00:09:04,461 [sighs] 195 00:09:07,046 --> 00:09:11,676 - Daniel, there is something. 196 00:09:11,676 --> 00:09:15,138 Last week I had a blood test for Huntington's chorea. 197 00:09:15,138 --> 00:09:19,267 It's hereditary, hitting in midlife, 198 00:09:19,267 --> 00:09:23,104 causing lack of coordination, then mental deterioration, 199 00:09:23,104 --> 00:09:26,149 and finally death. 200 00:09:26,149 --> 00:09:28,943 But there's a 50/50 chance I don't have it, 201 00:09:28,943 --> 00:09:31,988 but I thought I should tell you. 202 00:09:31,988 --> 00:09:32,530 - What-- 203 00:09:32,530 --> 00:09:34,240 [sirens] 204 00:09:34,240 --> 00:09:37,160 - Let's talk about it later. 205 00:09:37,160 --> 00:09:38,495 - OK. 206 00:09:38,495 --> 00:09:40,747 - Your wife, she was pretty. 207 00:09:44,125 --> 00:09:45,752 [phone ringing] 208 00:09:45,752 --> 00:09:46,377 - Stuart, you got to be aggressive out-- 209 00:09:46,377 --> 00:09:47,462 - I need to get my coat. 210 00:09:49,923 --> 00:09:51,758 - Ann, I'm worried. 211 00:09:51,758 --> 00:09:54,135 Getting Stuart to talk about the attack was like pulling teeth. 212 00:09:54,135 --> 00:09:55,470 You saw that. 213 00:09:55,470 --> 00:09:56,262 Juicy Fruit? 214 00:09:56,262 --> 00:09:57,555 - No thanks. 215 00:09:57,555 --> 00:09:59,307 - I'm trying to quit smoking. 216 00:09:59,307 --> 00:10:01,184 - Stuart will be ready. 217 00:10:01,184 --> 00:10:03,353 Besides, you've got another eyewitness. 218 00:10:03,353 --> 00:10:03,895 - Maureen Wilson? 219 00:10:03,895 --> 00:10:05,855 - Yeah. 220 00:10:05,855 --> 00:10:07,982 - Frankly, I'm not sure how she'll hold up during cross. 221 00:10:07,982 --> 00:10:09,400 - What about Adam Baywell? 222 00:10:09,400 --> 00:10:11,152 You spent three hours prepping his testimony. 223 00:10:11,152 --> 00:10:12,779 - Still won't testify. 224 00:10:12,779 --> 00:10:16,157 - Hasn't the DA's office ever heard of a subpoena? 225 00:10:16,157 --> 00:10:17,992 Sorry. 226 00:10:17,992 --> 00:10:19,452 - Lots of people were there watching your husband 227 00:10:19,452 --> 00:10:21,204 get played like a bongo drum. 228 00:10:21,204 --> 00:10:22,831 Trick has always been finding someone 229 00:10:22,831 --> 00:10:25,375 to stand up to the gangs and ID the suspects. 230 00:10:25,375 --> 00:10:26,960 I know how you feel. 231 00:10:26,960 --> 00:10:29,963 I want the bums bound over for trial, too. 232 00:10:29,963 --> 00:10:30,588 - OK. 233 00:10:35,385 --> 00:10:36,803 What? - Nothing. 234 00:10:36,803 --> 00:10:38,346 - You want to remind me again how I'm 235 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:39,639 supposed to perform in court? 236 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:40,431 - Stuart, that's not what I was-- 237 00:10:40,431 --> 00:10:41,558 - I'm like a trained seal. 238 00:10:41,558 --> 00:10:42,559 Ann Kelsey's animal act. 239 00:10:42,559 --> 00:10:43,935 - Folks, we're going to be late. 240 00:10:58,283 --> 00:10:59,617 [door shuts] 241 00:11:00,577 --> 00:11:01,411 - Hello? 242 00:11:06,082 --> 00:11:07,208 Hello? 243 00:11:07,208 --> 00:11:08,251 - Hi, Benny. 244 00:11:08,251 --> 00:11:11,004 How are you? 245 00:11:11,004 --> 00:11:13,381 - OK, I guess. 246 00:11:13,381 --> 00:11:16,968 - I have something that might make you feel better. 247 00:11:16,968 --> 00:11:18,553 Woo. 248 00:11:18,553 --> 00:11:19,596 Honey, what's wrong? 249 00:11:19,596 --> 00:11:22,599 Yesterday you were so happy. 250 00:11:22,599 --> 00:11:24,309 - Being like this is a sneaky. 251 00:11:24,309 --> 00:11:26,436 - Oh, Benny. 252 00:11:26,436 --> 00:11:30,690 You know, if I'm going to be a good fairy godmother to Gwen 253 00:11:30,690 --> 00:11:32,525 I have to make sure she doesn't get any more 254 00:11:32,525 --> 00:11:34,027 mail that might upset her. 255 00:11:34,027 --> 00:11:34,861 - Yeah. 256 00:11:39,908 --> 00:11:43,286 - Does everybody have a fairy godmother? 257 00:11:43,286 --> 00:11:45,163 - Of course. 258 00:11:45,163 --> 00:11:46,247 - Maybe I should tell Gwen. 259 00:11:46,247 --> 00:11:48,666 - No. 260 00:11:48,666 --> 00:11:50,543 No, you must never tell Gwen. 261 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:55,924 Then the magic spell is broken and I will die. 262 00:11:55,924 --> 00:11:59,385 - But she'd probably liked to meet you and thank 263 00:11:59,385 --> 00:12:01,220 you for protecting her. 264 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:02,305 - Someday. 265 00:12:02,305 --> 00:12:03,181 Soon. 266 00:12:06,184 --> 00:12:07,268 [laughs] 267 00:12:07,268 --> 00:12:08,102 Run along. 268 00:12:10,980 --> 00:12:11,648 Benny. 269 00:12:16,152 --> 00:12:17,278 Bye. 270 00:12:17,278 --> 00:12:18,238 [footsteps] 271 00:12:21,407 --> 00:12:24,619 - Mrs. Wilson, what'd you see on the corner of South and Western 272 00:12:24,619 --> 00:12:27,372 the afternoon of April 29, 1992? 273 00:12:27,372 --> 00:12:28,706 - It was the day of the verdict. 274 00:12:28,706 --> 00:12:30,416 Start of the riots. 275 00:12:30,416 --> 00:12:31,960 People went crazy. 276 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:34,462 - And did you see Stuart Markowitz in your neighborhood 277 00:12:34,462 --> 00:12:35,338 that afternoon? 278 00:12:35,338 --> 00:12:36,464 - Yes. 279 00:12:36,464 --> 00:12:37,799 A mob jumped the car. 280 00:12:37,799 --> 00:12:40,343 One man broke the window while another one pulled 281 00:12:40,343 --> 00:12:42,053 Mr. Markowitz out of the door. 282 00:12:42,053 --> 00:12:44,931 They started kicking, hitting him with rocks, 283 00:12:44,931 --> 00:12:46,975 and beating him with a baseball bat. 284 00:12:46,975 --> 00:12:48,685 - And do you see any of those men who attacked 285 00:12:48,685 --> 00:12:50,228 Mr. Markowitz here today? 286 00:12:50,228 --> 00:12:51,604 - Yes. 287 00:12:51,604 --> 00:12:53,356 - Would you point them out please? 288 00:12:53,356 --> 00:12:56,734 Let the record show Mrs. Wilson has identified the suspects 289 00:12:56,734 --> 00:12:59,112 Emery Lewis and Gary Stubbs. 290 00:12:59,112 --> 00:13:00,613 Thank you, Mrs. Wilson. 291 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:03,783 Nothing further at this time, your Honor. 292 00:13:03,783 --> 00:13:06,577 - Mrs. Wilson, you've stated on that afternoon 293 00:13:06,577 --> 00:13:07,870 people went crazy. 294 00:13:07,870 --> 00:13:09,205 I take it you agreed with the verdict. 295 00:13:09,205 --> 00:13:10,623 - Objection. 296 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:11,624 - Goes to impeach this witness's credibility. 297 00:13:11,624 --> 00:13:12,500 - I'll allow. 298 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:13,710 Witness will answer. 299 00:13:13,710 --> 00:13:15,420 - Yes, I agree. 300 00:13:15,420 --> 00:13:17,380 But even if I didn't, that's no reason 301 00:13:17,380 --> 00:13:20,967 to turn wild, breaking windows and looting stores. 302 00:13:20,967 --> 00:13:23,302 - Mrs. Wilson, how long have you lived in South Central? 303 00:13:23,302 --> 00:13:25,013 - All my life. 304 00:13:25,013 --> 00:13:26,556 - And in that time would you say the neighborhood has changed? 305 00:13:26,556 --> 00:13:27,557 - For the worse. 306 00:13:27,557 --> 00:13:29,392 Mostly because of the gangs. 307 00:13:29,392 --> 00:13:31,728 - Yes, I understand you've organized neighborhood watch 308 00:13:31,728 --> 00:13:33,521 groups dedicated to eliminating gang activity 309 00:13:33,521 --> 00:13:34,522 from your neighborhood. 310 00:13:34,522 --> 00:13:35,606 Is that correct? 311 00:13:35,606 --> 00:13:36,357 - I'm in a watch group. 312 00:13:36,357 --> 00:13:37,984 Yes. 313 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:39,610 - In fact, on many occasions, haven't you 314 00:13:39,610 --> 00:13:40,570 confronted members of gangs? 315 00:13:40,570 --> 00:13:42,030 - Objection. 316 00:13:42,030 --> 00:13:43,406 Your Honor, defense is fishing here. 317 00:13:43,406 --> 00:13:45,033 - Make your point, counselor. 318 00:13:45,033 --> 00:13:46,909 - Mrs. Wilson, aren't you really here this afternoon 319 00:13:46,909 --> 00:13:49,620 trying to rid your neighborhood of people like my clients? 320 00:13:49,620 --> 00:13:51,539 - I know what I saw. 321 00:13:51,539 --> 00:13:52,582 - Well, how many people did you see attack Mr. Markowitz? 322 00:13:52,582 --> 00:13:53,666 Were they more than 10? 323 00:13:53,666 --> 00:13:54,459 - Yes. 324 00:13:54,459 --> 00:13:56,127 - More than 20? 325 00:13:56,127 --> 00:13:57,462 - I'm not certain. Yes. 326 00:13:57,462 --> 00:13:59,130 - Well, how many were African-American? 327 00:13:59,130 --> 00:14:00,131 How many were white? Hispanic? 328 00:14:00,131 --> 00:14:01,174 Korean? 329 00:14:01,174 --> 00:14:02,133 - I'm not certain. 330 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:03,384 Again, you're not certain. 331 00:14:03,384 --> 00:14:04,761 Why is that? 332 00:14:04,761 --> 00:14:06,137 - Well, there was so much happening on that-- 333 00:14:06,137 --> 00:14:07,555 - Yet you were able to pick out my clients. 334 00:14:07,555 --> 00:14:09,557 - I've seen them before causing trouble. 335 00:14:09,557 --> 00:14:10,600 - Oh, oh. 336 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,435 Now I understand. 337 00:14:12,435 --> 00:14:14,562 Because if they walk like muggers, talk like muggers, 338 00:14:14,562 --> 00:14:16,522 act like muggers, then they must be muggers. 339 00:14:16,522 --> 00:14:17,482 Because on that you're certain. - Objection. 340 00:14:17,482 --> 00:14:18,691 - Yes. 341 00:14:18,691 --> 00:14:20,860 - Mr. Holmes, that'll do. 342 00:14:20,860 --> 00:14:21,652 - Nothing further. 343 00:14:21,652 --> 00:14:25,073 [chatter] 344 00:14:28,618 --> 00:14:30,244 [fax machine whirring] 345 00:14:30,244 --> 00:14:30,828 [phone ringing] 346 00:14:30,828 --> 00:14:31,621 - HI, Gwen. 347 00:14:31,621 --> 00:14:32,663 - Hey, Benny. 348 00:14:32,663 --> 00:14:33,831 What's that on your sweater? 349 00:14:33,831 --> 00:14:34,832 Glitter? 350 00:14:34,832 --> 00:14:35,625 - No. 351 00:14:35,625 --> 00:14:36,876 Fairy dust. 352 00:14:36,876 --> 00:14:38,461 - Oh, I could use some of that. 353 00:14:38,461 --> 00:14:39,837 - You could? 354 00:14:39,837 --> 00:14:41,422 Then I did good. 355 00:14:41,422 --> 00:14:42,548 - I've been meaning to ask you. 356 00:14:42,548 --> 00:14:44,258 - Hmm? 357 00:14:44,258 --> 00:14:45,802 - How do you feel about winning the Ajamian case? 358 00:14:45,802 --> 00:14:47,220 - Got away cheap. 359 00:14:47,220 --> 00:14:48,846 - What do you mean? 360 00:14:48,846 --> 00:14:50,223 - Well, after the verdict there was a demonstration. 361 00:14:50,223 --> 00:14:51,641 A lot of confusion. 362 00:14:51,641 --> 00:14:53,434 The cops overreacted, fired off tear gas, 363 00:14:53,434 --> 00:14:56,813 the crowd grew frenzied, and the statue was pulled down. 364 00:14:56,813 --> 00:14:58,272 A lot of protesters were arrested. 365 00:14:58,272 --> 00:15:00,441 Some weren't, like myself. 366 00:15:00,441 --> 00:15:01,484 - Wait a minute. 367 00:15:01,484 --> 00:15:02,735 You were there? 368 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:04,445 - I helped topple the damn statue. 369 00:15:04,445 --> 00:15:05,279 - Wow. 370 00:15:05,279 --> 00:15:05,905 - Phone for you, Gwen. 371 00:15:05,905 --> 00:15:08,866 - Yeah, wow. 372 00:15:08,866 --> 00:15:10,076 - Yeah, this is Gwen Taylor. 373 00:15:13,287 --> 00:15:14,789 Can you hold on just a minute. 374 00:15:14,789 --> 00:15:17,625 I'm going to take this call in private. 375 00:15:17,625 --> 00:15:20,419 [phone ringing] 376 00:15:20,419 --> 00:15:21,629 - You can just-- 377 00:15:21,629 --> 00:15:23,214 - Roxanne. 378 00:15:23,214 --> 00:15:24,257 - Whoa. 379 00:15:24,257 --> 00:15:25,258 - What's wrong? 380 00:15:25,258 --> 00:15:27,844 - I'm dizzy. 381 00:15:27,844 --> 00:15:28,636 Oh. 382 00:15:28,636 --> 00:15:30,471 Wait. 383 00:15:30,471 --> 00:15:31,848 It just hit me all of a sudden and I don't feel so hot. 384 00:15:31,848 --> 00:15:32,807 - You need the bathroom? 385 00:15:32,807 --> 00:15:33,641 - No. 386 00:15:33,641 --> 00:15:35,268 No. 387 00:15:35,268 --> 00:15:37,478 I'm-- I'm going to go lie down. 388 00:15:37,478 --> 00:15:38,479 - Can I get you anything? 389 00:15:38,479 --> 00:15:39,313 - No thank you. 390 00:15:39,313 --> 00:15:40,523 No. 391 00:15:40,523 --> 00:15:42,525 I-- I'm going to be fine. 392 00:15:42,525 --> 00:15:43,109 [exhales] 393 00:15:48,865 --> 00:15:50,408 - Oh, Gwen. 394 00:15:50,408 --> 00:15:53,286 I'm going to rest for a while. 395 00:15:53,286 --> 00:15:54,078 I need these naps. 396 00:16:00,751 --> 00:16:03,129 Do you want to talk? 397 00:16:03,129 --> 00:16:06,465 - Wh-- what's there to talk about? 398 00:16:06,465 --> 00:16:08,718 That was my doctor. 399 00:16:08,718 --> 00:16:11,888 Roxanne, I have Huntington's Disease. 400 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:17,310 [cries] 401 00:16:17,310 --> 00:16:19,312 - It's OK. 402 00:16:19,312 --> 00:16:20,688 It's all right. 403 00:16:20,688 --> 00:16:21,522 It's all OK. 404 00:16:25,818 --> 00:16:29,197 - Mr. McClain, as city lease administrator, 405 00:16:29,197 --> 00:16:31,199 what can you tell us about the decency clause? 406 00:16:31,199 --> 00:16:33,326 - It's part of every lease for commercial property 407 00:16:33,326 --> 00:16:34,577 owned and leased by the city. 408 00:16:34,577 --> 00:16:36,204 - And why is that? 409 00:16:36,204 --> 00:16:38,831 - Because the government, not to mention the taxpayers, 410 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:41,375 has a right to decide what goes on on city-owned property. 411 00:16:41,375 --> 00:16:43,419 And that includes Mr. Philipson's establishment. 412 00:16:43,419 --> 00:16:44,754 - Aren't you concerned about impinging 413 00:16:44,754 --> 00:16:46,297 on Mr. Philipson's rights? 414 00:16:46,297 --> 00:16:48,007 - Absolutely not. 415 00:16:48,007 --> 00:16:50,968 After all, he is free to run his nightclub on private property. 416 00:16:50,968 --> 00:16:53,512 - But aren't you holding Mr. Philipson 417 00:16:53,512 --> 00:16:56,349 to standards other adult entertainment 418 00:16:56,349 --> 00:16:58,142 businesses are not? 419 00:16:58,142 --> 00:17:00,811 - The Los Angeles taxpayers have elected officials to make just 420 00:17:00,811 --> 00:17:02,396 that kind of determination. 421 00:17:02,396 --> 00:17:05,066 If Mr. Philipson's business is on city property, 422 00:17:05,066 --> 00:17:06,651 then, in effect, he's representing 423 00:17:06,651 --> 00:17:07,985 the city's interests. 424 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:09,362 That's the interests of the community. 425 00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:10,821 The taxpaying community. 426 00:17:10,821 --> 00:17:13,699 Mr Phillipson is really renting from every citizen 427 00:17:13,699 --> 00:17:15,576 of Los Angeles and he has the burden 428 00:17:15,576 --> 00:17:16,994 of satisfying those citizens. 429 00:17:16,994 --> 00:17:18,579 - Nothing further. 430 00:17:18,579 --> 00:17:20,665 Your witness. 431 00:17:20,665 --> 00:17:24,543 - Mr. McClain, Mr. Phillipson has been a tenant for 12 years, 432 00:17:24,543 --> 00:17:26,170 correct? - Yes. 433 00:17:26,170 --> 00:17:27,672 - Other than the current allegation, 434 00:17:27,672 --> 00:17:29,840 has my client never violated his lease in any way? 435 00:17:29,840 --> 00:17:31,467 - No, not until now. 436 00:17:31,467 --> 00:17:33,219 - Defense would like to enter into evidence 437 00:17:33,219 --> 00:17:36,556 this conditional use permit applied for by Mr. Phillipson 438 00:17:36,556 --> 00:17:38,599 and granted by the city, allowing him 439 00:17:38,599 --> 00:17:40,560 to feature adult entertainment. 440 00:17:40,560 --> 00:17:42,186 - So ordered. 441 00:17:42,186 --> 00:17:43,604 - Was your office aware of this application? 442 00:17:43,604 --> 00:17:44,897 - We received notice, yes. 443 00:17:44,897 --> 00:17:46,440 - And did you or anyone from your office 444 00:17:46,440 --> 00:17:48,609 appear in front of the zoning board to contest 445 00:17:48,609 --> 00:17:50,111 Mr. Phillipson's application? 446 00:17:50,111 --> 00:17:51,445 - Well, these things take time. 447 00:17:51,445 --> 00:17:52,613 - Yes or no? 448 00:17:52,613 --> 00:17:54,407 - No. 449 00:17:54,407 --> 00:17:55,783 - Even though you had ample opportunity to appear 450 00:17:55,783 --> 00:17:57,243 before the zoning board. 451 00:17:57,243 --> 00:17:58,661 Isn't it true you didn't initiate 452 00:17:58,661 --> 00:18:00,454 these proceedings until after Mr. 453 00:18:00,454 --> 00:18:02,039 Philipson opened the new club? - Yes. 454 00:18:02,039 --> 00:18:02,832 But-- 455 00:18:02,832 --> 00:18:04,292 - Why did you wait? 456 00:18:04,292 --> 00:18:06,419 - As I said, these things take time. 457 00:18:06,419 --> 00:18:09,297 Mr. McClain, did you receive a confidential memo 458 00:18:09,297 --> 00:18:11,882 from Councilman Rafferty's office urging you 459 00:18:11,882 --> 00:18:13,009 to invoke the decency clause? 460 00:18:13,009 --> 00:18:14,427 - Objection. 461 00:18:14,427 --> 00:18:15,011 Privilege. 462 00:18:15,011 --> 00:18:16,053 - On what grounds? 463 00:18:16,053 --> 00:18:16,846 - Well-- 464 00:18:16,846 --> 00:18:17,680 [laughs] 465 00:18:17,680 --> 00:18:18,848 - political. 466 00:18:18,848 --> 00:18:20,391 - You must be joking. 467 00:18:20,391 --> 00:18:21,017 - Overruled. 468 00:18:21,017 --> 00:18:22,018 Carry on, counselor. 469 00:18:22,018 --> 00:18:23,519 - I will ask you again. 470 00:18:23,519 --> 00:18:25,021 Did you receive a confidential memo 471 00:18:25,021 --> 00:18:27,064 from Councilman Rafferty's office urging you 472 00:18:27,064 --> 00:18:29,483 to invoke the decency clause? 473 00:18:29,483 --> 00:18:30,860 - Yes. 474 00:18:30,860 --> 00:18:32,320 - Your office has no interest in my client's 475 00:18:32,320 --> 00:18:34,780 business or community affairs, for that matter. 476 00:18:34,780 --> 00:18:37,575 You were pressured by a city councilman 477 00:18:37,575 --> 00:18:39,035 to make this an issue. 478 00:18:39,035 --> 00:18:40,453 No further questions. 479 00:18:45,291 --> 00:18:48,669 - Before we begin, Ben, speaking for Beatrice 480 00:18:48,669 --> 00:18:50,671 and for your fellow members of the board, 481 00:18:50,671 --> 00:18:52,882 I just want to say how touched we all 482 00:18:52,882 --> 00:18:55,718 were by your sensitive eulogy. 483 00:18:55,718 --> 00:18:56,886 - Eric Schuller was loved. 484 00:18:56,886 --> 00:18:58,888 - My husband was despised. 485 00:18:58,888 --> 00:19:01,682 Everyone attended the funeral to make sure he was dead. 486 00:19:01,682 --> 00:19:05,436 Spare us the georgie jessel and read the will, Haber. 487 00:19:05,436 --> 00:19:06,062 - Of course. 488 00:19:06,062 --> 00:19:07,563 [clears throat] 489 00:19:07,563 --> 00:19:09,732 Well, as you know, it's a bit unusual 490 00:19:09,732 --> 00:19:13,110 to have a public reading, so as executor, I'm required 491 00:19:13,110 --> 00:19:14,779 to follow Eric's instructions. 492 00:19:14,779 --> 00:19:17,907 - How like him not to spare me a public humiliation. 493 00:19:17,907 --> 00:19:19,950 But then, of course, this was a man who enjoyed 494 00:19:19,950 --> 00:19:21,577 his humiliation leatherbound. 495 00:19:21,577 --> 00:19:24,622 - I, Eric Rylander Schuller, being of sound mind-- 496 00:19:24,622 --> 00:19:25,915 - He was never of sound mind. 497 00:19:25,915 --> 00:19:27,541 Cut to the chase and why we're here. 498 00:19:27,541 --> 00:19:28,918 - Certainly, Beatrice. 499 00:19:28,918 --> 00:19:31,003 In consideration of my controlling 500 00:19:31,003 --> 00:19:33,547 interest in Worldwide Studios, I hereby 501 00:19:33,547 --> 00:19:35,841 bequeath all my holdings to-- 502 00:19:35,841 --> 00:19:36,676 - Spit it out. 503 00:19:40,054 --> 00:19:41,931 - to my wife, Beatrice. 504 00:19:41,931 --> 00:19:43,140 - Oh, Eric, darling. 505 00:19:43,140 --> 00:19:44,558 I miss you so. 506 00:19:44,558 --> 00:19:45,935 - Haber, you're fired. 507 00:19:45,935 --> 00:19:47,812 - Oh, but you can't fire him now, Ben, 508 00:19:47,812 --> 00:19:49,814 because I'm running the studio. 509 00:19:49,814 --> 00:19:52,775 And that means for one brief moment in time, I am your boss. 510 00:19:52,775 --> 00:19:55,820 Change the locks and have his ass thrown off my lot. 511 00:19:55,820 --> 00:19:58,072 As for the rest of you, consider your futures 512 00:19:58,072 --> 00:19:59,156 and weigh your options. 513 00:19:59,156 --> 00:19:59,949 Good day. 514 00:20:06,372 --> 00:20:08,791 - No need for an escort, Beatrice. 515 00:20:08,791 --> 00:20:10,751 I'll leave this lot the way I came 516 00:20:10,751 --> 00:20:16,173 in almost a half century ago, a little bent but not broken. 517 00:20:16,173 --> 00:20:16,757 Becker. 518 00:20:19,760 --> 00:20:22,847 - Arnie, you're always welcome. 519 00:20:22,847 --> 00:20:23,806 - No thanks, Beatrice. 520 00:20:23,806 --> 00:20:25,558 [phone ringing] 521 00:20:25,558 --> 00:20:27,726 - Mr. Fricker's office. 522 00:20:27,726 --> 00:20:28,769 - Oh. 523 00:20:28,769 --> 00:20:30,730 [laughs] Mine. 524 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:32,064 All mine. 525 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:35,359 [tap dancing] 526 00:20:37,194 --> 00:20:39,405 - Beatrice Schuller can walk. 527 00:20:39,405 --> 00:20:41,740 - And she just tap danced all over us. 528 00:20:45,286 --> 00:20:48,038 - I was on my way to my partner's wedding 529 00:20:48,038 --> 00:20:50,416 when I must have taken a wrong turn. 530 00:20:50,416 --> 00:20:53,294 I found myself on a street I didn't recognize. 531 00:20:53,294 --> 00:20:56,839 And that-- that is when the rioting broke out. 532 00:20:56,839 --> 00:20:58,591 There was a lot of traffic in the streets, 533 00:20:58,591 --> 00:21:01,051 people running around. 534 00:21:01,051 --> 00:21:02,178 I just wanted to get home. 535 00:21:02,178 --> 00:21:04,013 - What'd you do? 536 00:21:04,013 --> 00:21:07,808 - I tried to find a main street and then my-- my car was 537 00:21:07,808 --> 00:21:09,977 surrounded by this angry crowd. 538 00:21:09,977 --> 00:21:11,479 - Go on. 539 00:21:11,479 --> 00:21:13,647 - The driver's side window was smashed 540 00:21:13,647 --> 00:21:17,234 and I was pulled from the car and beaten 541 00:21:17,234 --> 00:21:18,861 until I lost consciousness. 542 00:21:18,861 --> 00:21:22,615 And then, next thing I remember, I woke up in the hospital. 543 00:21:22,615 --> 00:21:24,658 - Before you lost consciousness, do 544 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:26,243 you recall anything in particular 545 00:21:26,243 --> 00:21:27,703 about your attackers. 546 00:21:27,703 --> 00:21:29,246 - Yes, I remember two men. 547 00:21:29,246 --> 00:21:32,082 One of them beat me with a baseball bat 548 00:21:32,082 --> 00:21:33,834 while the other one grabbed my wallet. 549 00:21:33,834 --> 00:21:37,630 - Those men, are they here today? 550 00:21:37,630 --> 00:21:41,050 - Indicate Mr. Markowitz has identified the defendants 551 00:21:41,050 --> 00:21:43,469 Emery Lewis and Gary Stubbs. 552 00:21:43,469 --> 00:21:46,847 Are these also the men you identified in a police lineup? 553 00:21:46,847 --> 00:21:48,057 - Yes. 554 00:21:48,057 --> 00:21:49,600 - Nothing further. 555 00:21:49,600 --> 00:21:52,478 Mr. Markowitz, you experienced severe head trauma 556 00:21:52,478 --> 00:21:55,105 as a result of your beating, trauma that interfered 557 00:21:55,105 --> 00:21:56,106 with your memory. 558 00:21:56,106 --> 00:21:57,107 Is that a fair assessment? 559 00:21:57,107 --> 00:21:58,275 - Yes, it is. 560 00:21:58,275 --> 00:21:59,777 - In fact, several months ago, when 561 00:21:59,777 --> 00:22:01,737 first shown photographs of my clients, 562 00:22:01,737 --> 00:22:03,864 you had no idea who they were, did you? 563 00:22:03,864 --> 00:22:05,574 - No. 564 00:22:05,574 --> 00:22:07,409 I had a temporary loss of memory and I have since regained it-- 565 00:22:07,409 --> 00:22:10,120 - Yet, when faced with my clients in a lineup, 566 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:12,331 knowing they were in possession of your wallet, 567 00:22:12,331 --> 00:22:13,874 you had a miraculous recovery. 568 00:22:13,874 --> 00:22:15,125 - Objection! 569 00:22:15,125 --> 00:22:17,378 This was a police investigation. 570 00:22:17,378 --> 00:22:20,673 Mr. Markowitz clearly identified the two suspects. 571 00:22:20,673 --> 00:22:23,342 - Sustained Mr. Holmes, file a motion 572 00:22:23,342 --> 00:22:25,052 to suppress if you have a problem 573 00:22:25,052 --> 00:22:26,512 with official procedure. 574 00:22:26,512 --> 00:22:28,681 - Mr. Markowitz, since sustaining your injuries, 575 00:22:28,681 --> 00:22:31,141 you suffer from erratic behavior, correct? 576 00:22:31,141 --> 00:22:31,850 - Mood swings, yes. 577 00:22:31,850 --> 00:22:33,561 - Mood swings. 578 00:22:33,561 --> 00:22:35,938 Tossing your chair through your law firm's window. 579 00:22:35,938 --> 00:22:36,897 Buying a handgun. 580 00:22:36,897 --> 00:22:38,566 - Objection. 581 00:22:38,566 --> 00:22:39,942 - Behavior goes to this witness's competency. 582 00:22:39,942 --> 00:22:41,318 - Overruled. 583 00:22:41,318 --> 00:22:43,737 - Mr. Markowitz, did you buy a 44 magnum? 584 00:22:43,737 --> 00:22:44,321 - Yes, I did. 585 00:22:44,321 --> 00:22:45,197 For protection. 586 00:22:45,197 --> 00:22:46,949 - Protection from whom? 587 00:22:46,949 --> 00:22:49,118 Surely not the unarmed attendant at the dog pound 588 00:22:49,118 --> 00:22:50,119 you pulled the gun on. 589 00:22:50,119 --> 00:22:50,995 - Objection. 590 00:22:50,995 --> 00:22:52,329 - Overruled. 591 00:22:52,329 --> 00:22:53,330 - I was afraid of your clients. 592 00:22:53,330 --> 00:22:55,040 - They were in jail. 593 00:22:55,040 --> 00:22:57,126 How could they possibly have harmed you? 594 00:22:57,126 --> 00:22:58,794 - I had irrational fears. 595 00:22:58,794 --> 00:23:02,298 - About Mr. Lewis, about Mr. Stubbs behind bars. 596 00:23:02,298 --> 00:23:03,340 - It wasn't just them. 597 00:23:03,340 --> 00:23:04,133 - Who then? 598 00:23:04,133 --> 00:23:05,217 I-- I don't-- 599 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:07,344 - Who are you afraid of? 600 00:23:07,344 --> 00:23:09,888 The ones who really hurt you, pulled you from your car, 601 00:23:09,888 --> 00:23:11,307 and beat you senseless? 602 00:23:11,307 --> 00:23:11,974 - They were the men who pulled me from my car. 603 00:23:11,974 --> 00:23:13,225 - No, no, no. 604 00:23:13,225 --> 00:23:14,685 Isn't it true that your own paranoia 605 00:23:14,685 --> 00:23:15,978 compelled you to make an erroneous identification 606 00:23:15,978 --> 00:23:17,521 of my clients? - No. 607 00:23:17,521 --> 00:23:18,939 - When, in fact, you don't remember who hurt you. 608 00:23:18,939 --> 00:23:20,399 - No. 609 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:21,191 - Isn't that what really happened? 610 00:23:21,191 --> 00:23:22,985 - No. 611 00:23:22,985 --> 00:23:24,945 Those were the men who pulled me from the car. 612 00:23:24,945 --> 00:23:26,614 Those were the men who threw me down 613 00:23:26,614 --> 00:23:33,746 and beat me and beat me and beat me until I almost died. 614 00:23:33,746 --> 00:23:34,330 [somber music] 615 00:23:34,330 --> 00:23:36,999 [murmuring] 616 00:23:36,999 --> 00:23:39,043 I remember. 617 00:23:39,043 --> 00:23:39,668 - Nothing further. 618 00:23:51,180 --> 00:23:54,516 [upbeat instrumental music] 619 00:24:03,400 --> 00:24:05,361 - Mr. Philipson, what exactly can 620 00:24:05,361 --> 00:24:07,112 be seen in your establishment? 621 00:24:07,112 --> 00:24:09,281 - We feature runway entertainment, a twice nightly 622 00:24:09,281 --> 00:24:11,116 revue, as well as lap dancing. 623 00:24:11,116 --> 00:24:12,660 - Which is? 624 00:24:12,660 --> 00:24:14,328 - A dancer performs her act at a customers table. 625 00:24:14,328 --> 00:24:15,871 By his request, of course. 626 00:24:15,871 --> 00:24:17,289 - Is there ever a physical contact? 627 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:19,124 - None whatsoever. 628 00:24:19,124 --> 00:24:21,752 - And the women aren't actually unclothed, are they? 629 00:24:21,752 --> 00:24:23,087 - At the table, never. 630 00:24:23,087 --> 00:24:25,089 On the runway they do take off their tops, 631 00:24:25,089 --> 00:24:27,424 but they always wear a g-string bottom similar to bathing suits 632 00:24:27,424 --> 00:24:29,093 you might find on public beaches. 633 00:24:29,093 --> 00:24:30,010 - Objection. 634 00:24:30,010 --> 00:24:30,803 Beaches where? The-- 635 00:24:30,803 --> 00:24:31,387 - [laughs] 636 00:24:31,387 --> 00:24:32,388 - south of France? 637 00:24:32,388 --> 00:24:33,806 - Sustained. 638 00:24:33,806 --> 00:24:35,224 - Mr. Philipson, why did you decide 639 00:24:35,224 --> 00:24:37,184 to incorporate adult entertainment 640 00:24:37,184 --> 00:24:38,102 into your restaurant? 641 00:24:38,102 --> 00:24:39,687 - Well, I'm a businessman. 642 00:24:39,687 --> 00:24:43,065 I've run a successful restaurant 40 years by responding 643 00:24:43,065 --> 00:24:44,692 to the demands of my customers. 644 00:24:44,692 --> 00:24:47,027 - Would you characterize the entertainment as indecent? 645 00:24:47,027 --> 00:24:48,070 - Objection. 646 00:24:48,070 --> 00:24:49,238 Calls for a legal conclusion. 647 00:24:49,238 --> 00:24:50,489 - I'd like the witness to answer. 648 00:24:50,489 --> 00:24:52,157 - What goes on in Phillipson's is 649 00:24:52,157 --> 00:24:55,160 something you might see at the finer casinos in Las Vegas. 650 00:24:55,160 --> 00:24:57,079 I don't consider it at all indecent. 651 00:24:57,079 --> 00:24:57,996 - Thank you. 652 00:25:01,959 --> 00:25:04,336 - We're not in Las Vegas, are we? 653 00:25:04,336 --> 00:25:06,046 - Or Peoria. [laughs] 654 00:25:06,046 --> 00:25:08,048 - By that do you mean to slander the good people of Illinois? 655 00:25:08,048 --> 00:25:09,299 - No, I-- 656 00:25:09,299 --> 00:25:11,051 - You assert that your establishment 657 00:25:11,051 --> 00:25:13,846 provides entertainment which is decent and morally acceptable? 658 00:25:13,846 --> 00:25:14,430 - Yes I do. 659 00:25:14,430 --> 00:25:15,931 - I see. 660 00:25:15,931 --> 00:25:17,141 And have you ever brought your mother 661 00:25:17,141 --> 00:25:18,475 to the club, Mr. Philipson? - No. 662 00:25:18,475 --> 00:25:19,268 - No? 663 00:25:19,268 --> 00:25:20,894 Why? 664 00:25:20,894 --> 00:25:22,479 If what you offer is so morally acceptable, 665 00:25:22,479 --> 00:25:23,939 why wouldn't the show be something 666 00:25:23,939 --> 00:25:25,399 your own mother would enjoy? 667 00:25:25,399 --> 00:25:26,483 - She's no longer alive. 668 00:25:26,483 --> 00:25:28,152 - Never mind. 669 00:25:28,152 --> 00:25:30,195 I hold in my hand a copy of the lease agreement 670 00:25:30,195 --> 00:25:32,322 you signed on April 8, 1989. 671 00:25:32,322 --> 00:25:33,282 Is this your signature? 672 00:25:33,282 --> 00:25:34,867 - Yes. 673 00:25:34,867 --> 00:25:36,118 - Please read the highlighted portion, 674 00:25:36,118 --> 00:25:40,706 paragraph 49, clause A. 675 00:25:40,706 --> 00:25:42,291 - And With regard to the undertaking 676 00:25:42,291 --> 00:25:45,044 of retail entertainment or public service businesses 677 00:25:45,044 --> 00:25:48,464 to be occupying the premises, such businesses must comply 678 00:25:48,464 --> 00:25:51,050 with community standards and-- 679 00:25:51,050 --> 00:25:55,137 and nudity, partial or total, shall be deemed indecent. 680 00:25:55,137 --> 00:25:55,929 - You should be ashamed. 681 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:01,477 [knocks] 682 00:26:01,477 --> 00:26:03,270 - Arnie? 683 00:26:03,270 --> 00:26:05,397 - Rox, I told you I didn't want to be disturbed. 684 00:26:05,397 --> 00:26:06,565 - You're being horrible. - Yeah? 685 00:26:06,565 --> 00:26:08,233 Well I deserve to be horrible. 686 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:11,445 Wasted months cultivating a relationship with Ben Flicker 687 00:26:11,445 --> 00:26:13,989 at Worldwide Studios only to come up empty? 688 00:26:13,989 --> 00:26:15,449 - Well, then you'll be glad to know 689 00:26:15,449 --> 00:26:18,994 that Beatrice Schuller is here. 690 00:26:18,994 --> 00:26:20,329 - Beatrice Schuller is here? 691 00:26:20,329 --> 00:26:21,538 - What, is there an echo? 692 00:26:21,538 --> 00:26:23,624 - Show her in. 693 00:26:23,624 --> 00:26:26,335 Play this right down the middle, professional indifference. 694 00:26:26,335 --> 00:26:28,962 Just a hit of righteous indignation. 695 00:26:33,092 --> 00:26:35,302 Beatrice, I-- I really don't have the time. 696 00:26:35,302 --> 00:26:36,929 - Yes, you do. 697 00:26:36,929 --> 00:26:38,096 Otherwise you would have turned me away. 698 00:26:38,096 --> 00:26:39,181 - I'm not into games. 699 00:26:39,181 --> 00:26:41,016 - Oh, but you are. 700 00:26:41,016 --> 00:26:41,934 [papers rustle] 701 00:26:41,934 --> 00:26:43,185 I think you love games. 702 00:26:46,563 --> 00:26:50,025 Brings out the little boy in you. 703 00:26:50,025 --> 00:26:51,527 - All right. 704 00:26:51,527 --> 00:26:54,196 Man to man, what do you want? 705 00:26:54,196 --> 00:26:56,657 - Ben Flicker had his flaws, but if there's one thing he knew, 706 00:26:56,657 --> 00:26:59,618 it was plucking executive talent. 707 00:26:59,618 --> 00:27:02,204 I want you to remain at Worldwide as my right arm. 708 00:27:02,204 --> 00:27:03,997 - Oh, is that now conveniently paralyzed 709 00:27:03,997 --> 00:27:05,707 like your legs used to be? 710 00:27:05,707 --> 00:27:08,585 - Surely as a divorce lawyer you understand a woman scorned. 711 00:27:08,585 --> 00:27:10,671 When it got to the point where my late husband 712 00:27:10,671 --> 00:27:15,551 threatened me physically, I played the only cards I had. 713 00:27:15,551 --> 00:27:19,054 You'll find in my employ, at the very least, 714 00:27:19,054 --> 00:27:20,347 I'm one shrewd cookie. 715 00:27:20,347 --> 00:27:21,348 - I know you're shrewd. 716 00:27:21,348 --> 00:27:24,268 I just don't trust you. 717 00:27:24,268 --> 00:27:26,937 - And you trust a man who would give you that title? 718 00:27:26,937 --> 00:27:30,107 President and Creative Director of Current Long Form 719 00:27:30,107 --> 00:27:33,026 and Feature Development? 720 00:27:33,026 --> 00:27:37,239 There must be at a better way to say it. 721 00:27:37,239 --> 00:27:39,700 - President, Worldwide Studios? 722 00:27:39,700 --> 00:27:42,119 - The shorter the title, the greater the power. 723 00:27:42,119 --> 00:27:43,662 - This isn't about power. 724 00:27:43,662 --> 00:27:44,872 - Well, of course it isn't. 725 00:27:44,872 --> 00:27:47,666 True power comes through cooperation. 726 00:27:47,666 --> 00:27:49,501 Study the light in the sky, the gravity 727 00:27:49,501 --> 00:27:53,213 of the Earth, the unfolding of your own ideas. 728 00:27:53,213 --> 00:27:55,424 Natural events are-- 729 00:27:55,424 --> 00:27:58,385 - Potent because nature works in harmony. 730 00:27:58,385 --> 00:28:00,429 - Ah. 731 00:28:00,429 --> 00:28:02,306 Oh, one more thing. 732 00:28:02,306 --> 00:28:04,850 If you decide to accept my offer, 733 00:28:04,850 --> 00:28:08,061 I think you deserve your own stock options. 734 00:28:08,061 --> 00:28:11,481 We'll start at 15,000 shares and work from there. 735 00:28:15,485 --> 00:28:16,612 I'll wait for your call. 736 00:28:20,198 --> 00:28:21,283 [door closes] 737 00:28:21,283 --> 00:28:22,409 [knocks] 738 00:28:22,409 --> 00:28:24,369 - Come. 739 00:28:24,369 --> 00:28:25,370 - You got a minute? 740 00:28:25,370 --> 00:28:26,413 - Certainly. 741 00:28:30,626 --> 00:28:32,252 [sniffles and clears throat] 742 00:28:32,252 --> 00:28:33,921 - A little while ago, I got a-- 743 00:28:33,921 --> 00:28:43,639 I got a phone call and my blood test came back positive. 744 00:28:43,639 --> 00:28:44,431 - Oh. 745 00:28:44,431 --> 00:28:47,434 [mumbles] 746 00:28:47,434 --> 00:28:48,685 I'm sorry. 747 00:28:48,685 --> 00:28:50,062 - You know what I said to the doctor 748 00:28:50,062 --> 00:28:52,397 when she told me the results? 749 00:28:52,397 --> 00:28:55,901 I said, thank you. 750 00:28:55,901 --> 00:28:57,486 The woman tells me that I am destined 751 00:28:57,486 --> 00:29:02,115 for a slow, debilitating death and I said thank you. 752 00:29:02,115 --> 00:29:03,158 Like you'd say to a-- a-- 753 00:29:03,158 --> 00:29:04,076 [laughs] 754 00:29:07,829 --> 00:29:10,540 - traffic cop writing you a ticket. 755 00:29:10,540 --> 00:29:16,672 Or a-- I still have 10 good years left though, right? 756 00:29:16,672 --> 00:29:18,256 Maybe more. 757 00:29:18,256 --> 00:29:20,634 - Gwen, they're-- they're making medical 758 00:29:20,634 --> 00:29:23,387 breakthroughs every day. 759 00:29:23,387 --> 00:29:24,054 There are advances. 760 00:29:27,724 --> 00:29:30,978 If you'd like to take a leave of absence, 761 00:29:30,978 --> 00:29:34,523 you'll have a job as long as you want. 762 00:29:34,523 --> 00:29:43,156 - I guess I could learn to sail or go on an archaeological dig 763 00:29:43,156 --> 00:29:45,450 or join the Peace Corps. 764 00:29:45,450 --> 00:29:46,702 I suddenly have all these options. 765 00:29:52,040 --> 00:29:53,959 [office chatter] 766 00:29:55,377 --> 00:29:57,713 - The court accepts Professor Plomp as an expert 767 00:29:57,713 --> 00:29:58,714 in cultural anthropology. 768 00:29:58,714 --> 00:30:00,757 - Thank you, your Honor. 769 00:30:00,757 --> 00:30:03,385 Professor, briefly, have Western society's standards of decency 770 00:30:03,385 --> 00:30:04,428 changed over the years? 771 00:30:04,428 --> 00:30:06,388 - Absolutely. 772 00:30:06,388 --> 00:30:08,765 During Napoleon's rule it was considered fashionable for 773 00:30:08,765 --> 00:30:10,642 women's nipples to be exposed. 774 00:30:10,642 --> 00:30:12,853 Still in the Victorian era, showing 775 00:30:12,853 --> 00:30:15,772 even the slightest bit of ankle was considered improper. 776 00:30:15,772 --> 00:30:18,358 People used to cover piano legs. 777 00:30:18,358 --> 00:30:20,569 - Tell me, did you visit my client's restaurant? 778 00:30:20,569 --> 00:30:22,029 - I did. 779 00:30:22,029 --> 00:30:23,405 - And can you place our controversy 780 00:30:23,405 --> 00:30:25,407 in its appropriate cultural context? 781 00:30:25,407 --> 00:30:26,700 - I'll try. 782 00:30:26,700 --> 00:30:28,452 But first, you must accept the role that 783 00:30:28,452 --> 00:30:30,704 sexuality plays in propagation. 784 00:30:30,704 --> 00:30:32,706 Survival of the species. 785 00:30:32,706 --> 00:30:35,751 Now a woman, historically, has wanted the security 786 00:30:35,751 --> 00:30:38,170 provided by a powerful man. 787 00:30:38,170 --> 00:30:40,380 The warrior leader wanted a woman 788 00:30:40,380 --> 00:30:42,340 that best graced his position. 789 00:30:42,340 --> 00:30:43,800 - Maybe so. 790 00:30:43,800 --> 00:30:45,677 But how does this relate to Phillipson's restaurant 791 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:47,971 and today's almost mundane attitude 792 00:30:47,971 --> 00:30:50,474 toward nudity and topless clubs in general? 793 00:30:50,474 --> 00:30:52,642 - Well, we live in a time when there is a need 794 00:30:52,642 --> 00:30:55,187 for a redirected sexuality. 795 00:30:55,187 --> 00:30:58,440 AIDS, the new monogamy, less drug use. 796 00:30:58,440 --> 00:31:01,443 These factors preclude the discos and the nightclubs 797 00:31:01,443 --> 00:31:03,070 of the '70s and '80s where people 798 00:31:03,070 --> 00:31:07,032 congregated with the intent of seeking out casual sex. 799 00:31:07,032 --> 00:31:09,409 - In your opinion, does the adult entertainment 800 00:31:09,409 --> 00:31:12,454 at my client's establishment violate contemporary community 801 00:31:12,454 --> 00:31:13,413 standards of decency? 802 00:31:13,413 --> 00:31:14,498 - Not at all. 803 00:31:14,498 --> 00:31:15,707 Quite the contrary. 804 00:31:15,707 --> 00:31:17,626 Would be indecent to prevent it. 805 00:31:17,626 --> 00:31:20,212 - No further questions. 806 00:31:20,212 --> 00:31:22,422 [scoffs] 807 00:31:22,422 --> 00:31:24,591 - Professor, you say you find exposure of the human body 808 00:31:24,591 --> 00:31:25,634 socially acceptable. 809 00:31:25,634 --> 00:31:27,219 - That's correct. 810 00:31:27,219 --> 00:31:28,428 - And bearing the female breast beautiful? 811 00:31:28,428 --> 00:31:30,263 - Yes. - Then take off your blouse. 812 00:31:30,263 --> 00:31:31,431 - Excuse me? - Your Honor, objection. 813 00:31:31,431 --> 00:31:33,433 - Mr. Romney-- 814 00:31:33,433 --> 00:31:34,434 - Your Honor, the witness has stated she finds public nudity 815 00:31:34,434 --> 00:31:35,852 socially acceptable. 816 00:31:35,852 --> 00:31:37,604 I'm simply asking her to prove the assertion. 817 00:31:37,604 --> 00:31:39,231 - There's nothing to be ashamed of. 818 00:31:39,231 --> 00:31:41,775 - Then, if it would please the court, and it would, 819 00:31:41,775 --> 00:31:44,361 remove your jacket and your bra. 820 00:31:44,361 --> 00:31:46,363 - Breasts are simply mammary glands. 821 00:31:46,363 --> 00:31:47,823 - Seen two you've seen them all. 822 00:31:47,823 --> 00:31:48,740 - Of course not. 823 00:31:48,740 --> 00:31:49,866 - Well, let's have a look. 824 00:31:49,866 --> 00:31:51,660 - Not a problem. 825 00:31:51,660 --> 00:31:52,536 [buttons pop] [gasp] 826 00:31:52,536 --> 00:31:53,328 [chatter] 827 00:31:53,328 --> 00:31:54,871 - Gazebo. 828 00:31:54,871 --> 00:31:56,123 - I object to that characterization. 829 00:31:56,123 --> 00:31:57,541 - Why? She has some pair of Winnebagos. 830 00:31:57,541 --> 00:31:59,126 - Professor, this is not a nightclub. 831 00:31:59,126 --> 00:32:01,128 Put your clothes back on or I'll hold you in contempt. 832 00:32:01,128 --> 00:32:02,295 - I'd still respect you in the morning. 833 00:32:06,633 --> 00:32:11,221 - Gwen, your doctor's on line three. 834 00:32:11,221 --> 00:32:12,556 - Again? 835 00:32:12,556 --> 00:32:15,517 - Why don't you take it in Douglas's office? 836 00:32:15,517 --> 00:32:16,309 - Thank you. 837 00:32:16,309 --> 00:32:17,853 [phone ringing] 838 00:32:17,853 --> 00:32:20,480 [officer chatter] 839 00:32:21,606 --> 00:32:22,357 [clears throat] 840 00:32:25,318 --> 00:32:27,279 This is Gwen Taylor. 841 00:32:27,279 --> 00:32:28,321 What? 842 00:32:28,321 --> 00:32:29,906 [ominous music] 843 00:32:29,906 --> 00:32:31,032 Why are you calling back? 844 00:32:34,494 --> 00:32:37,914 I didn't request any counseling. 845 00:32:37,914 --> 00:32:40,500 No. 846 00:32:40,500 --> 00:32:44,713 Look-- look, I don't need reminding of how much 847 00:32:44,713 --> 00:32:46,464 I'm going to suffer. 848 00:32:46,464 --> 00:32:47,048 [clank] 849 00:32:57,559 --> 00:32:58,476 [chatter] - Mr. Markowitz. 850 00:32:58,476 --> 00:32:59,477 Mr. Markowitz. 851 00:33:02,230 --> 00:33:02,814 - Hold on. 852 00:33:02,814 --> 00:33:04,357 Hold on. 853 00:33:04,357 --> 00:33:05,734 I will answer one question at a time. 854 00:33:05,734 --> 00:33:07,319 - What will the defendants be charged with? 855 00:33:07,319 --> 00:33:09,779 - Attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, 856 00:33:09,779 --> 00:33:11,531 aggravated battery, robbery. 857 00:33:11,531 --> 00:33:13,867 - Mr. Markowitz, how do you feel about the attempted murder 858 00:33:13,867 --> 00:33:14,993 charge? - I have no comment. 859 00:33:14,993 --> 00:33:16,453 - We feel very good. 860 00:33:16,453 --> 00:33:17,454 - When will you proceed with trial? 861 00:33:17,454 --> 00:33:18,622 - Next week. 862 00:33:18,622 --> 00:33:20,582 - Mr. Markowitz, were you surprised 863 00:33:20,582 --> 00:33:21,666 the defendants made bail? - I don't want to say anything-- 864 00:33:21,666 --> 00:33:22,876 - The important thing is the DA's 865 00:33:22,876 --> 00:33:23,919 commitment to prosecute this case 866 00:33:23,919 --> 00:33:25,420 to the full extent of the law. 867 00:33:25,420 --> 00:33:27,589 - I think it's necessary for me to remind all of you, 868 00:33:27,589 --> 00:33:30,550 the judicial process is based on the premise of innocence 869 00:33:30,550 --> 00:33:32,219 until proven guilty. 870 00:33:32,219 --> 00:33:33,595 - And I will not rest until the men that he's defending 871 00:33:33,595 --> 00:33:35,639 are punished for what they did. - Allegedly. 872 00:33:35,639 --> 00:33:37,515 As a lawyer, you should choose your language more precisely. 873 00:33:37,515 --> 00:33:38,725 - I'm not the acting attorney in this case, 874 00:33:38,725 --> 00:33:40,352 I'm the victim's wife. 875 00:33:40,352 --> 00:33:41,937 - Who's really being victimized in this case? 876 00:33:41,937 --> 00:33:43,772 This trial is further evidence of the media 877 00:33:43,772 --> 00:33:45,857 and the judicial system's inherent prejudice. 878 00:33:45,857 --> 00:33:48,026 That prejudice is based on a double standard, 879 00:33:48,026 --> 00:33:51,404 one for white cops, another for poor blacks. 880 00:33:51,404 --> 00:33:53,448 This is a media trial, ladies and gentlemen, one 881 00:33:53,448 --> 00:33:54,616 that you should be aware of. 882 00:33:54,616 --> 00:33:57,827 [toilet flushes] 883 00:33:59,746 --> 00:34:01,498 - Do you need something? 884 00:34:01,498 --> 00:34:02,165 - No. 885 00:34:11,967 --> 00:34:15,971 - Awful sure yourself up there, weren't you? 886 00:34:15,971 --> 00:34:16,805 Pssh. 887 00:34:18,473 --> 00:34:19,766 [soap dispenser clicks] 888 00:34:19,766 --> 00:34:22,477 [water flows] 889 00:34:22,477 --> 00:34:23,228 [rubbing] 890 00:34:25,647 --> 00:34:27,857 - I'm done, Daddy. 891 00:34:27,857 --> 00:34:28,775 - Don't forget to flush. 892 00:34:28,775 --> 00:34:29,567 [toilet flushes] 893 00:34:29,567 --> 00:34:30,652 Hey, man. 894 00:34:30,652 --> 00:34:32,821 - [laughs] 895 00:34:32,821 --> 00:34:34,072 - Let me see if you zipped up. 896 00:34:34,072 --> 00:34:35,865 Son, you all zipped up there? 897 00:34:35,865 --> 00:34:37,450 OK, let's go wash your hands. Come on. 898 00:34:37,450 --> 00:34:38,451 - [laughs] 899 00:34:38,451 --> 00:34:38,994 - Here we go, man. 900 00:34:38,994 --> 00:34:39,911 Huh? Come on. 901 00:34:39,911 --> 00:34:40,704 [water flows] 902 00:34:40,704 --> 00:34:41,621 - All right. 903 00:34:41,621 --> 00:34:42,831 - [laughs] 904 00:34:42,831 --> 00:34:44,874 - OK, let's dry them off. 905 00:34:44,874 --> 00:34:46,418 - [laughs] - Dry them off. 906 00:34:46,418 --> 00:34:47,002 Let's dry them off. 907 00:34:47,002 --> 00:34:48,503 Yes. 908 00:34:48,503 --> 00:34:49,629 - I-- I have a kid about the same age. 909 00:34:49,629 --> 00:34:50,213 [laughs] 910 00:34:51,006 --> 00:34:52,590 - Let's go. Come on. 911 00:34:52,590 --> 00:34:53,341 [laughs] 912 00:34:59,639 --> 00:35:01,808 [footsteps] 913 00:35:01,808 --> 00:35:02,058 [door closes] 914 00:35:04,978 --> 00:35:06,855 [office chatter] 915 00:35:09,733 --> 00:35:11,067 - Where are you going? 916 00:35:11,067 --> 00:35:12,068 - Out of here. 917 00:35:12,068 --> 00:35:12,861 Home. 918 00:35:12,861 --> 00:35:13,862 - My place? 919 00:35:13,862 --> 00:35:14,821 - I don't think so. 920 00:35:14,821 --> 00:35:16,698 - Hey. 921 00:35:16,698 --> 00:35:17,532 Come here. 922 00:35:22,704 --> 00:35:26,124 Let's be together tonight, OK? 923 00:35:26,124 --> 00:35:27,917 With all the stuff that's going on, 924 00:35:27,917 --> 00:35:29,711 I need to know that we have each other. 925 00:35:29,711 --> 00:35:30,628 [phone ringing] 926 00:35:30,628 --> 00:35:31,671 - Yeah. 927 00:35:31,671 --> 00:35:33,673 I need that, too. 928 00:35:33,673 --> 00:35:37,469 - So I'll finish as soon as I can. 929 00:35:37,469 --> 00:35:38,762 - OK. 930 00:35:38,762 --> 00:35:40,055 - You'd be handing over your license. 931 00:35:40,055 --> 00:35:42,098 - Pssh. What does it matter? 932 00:35:42,098 --> 00:35:43,892 I mean, lately, how effective have I really been as a lawyer? 933 00:35:43,892 --> 00:35:44,976 - That's not the point. 934 00:35:44,976 --> 00:35:47,646 - What I did was a crime. 935 00:35:47,646 --> 00:35:49,147 - A misdemeanor. 936 00:35:49,147 --> 00:35:50,732 And even if you aren't disbarred, 937 00:35:50,732 --> 00:35:53,109 you can bet there'll be an ugly ethics investigation. 938 00:35:53,109 --> 00:35:56,404 Jonathan, you cannot go to the police with the statue. 939 00:35:56,404 --> 00:35:58,114 - You know innocent people were hurt in the process. 940 00:35:58,114 --> 00:35:59,741 What? 941 00:35:59,741 --> 00:36:00,575 I should just be glad I got away with it? 942 00:36:00,575 --> 00:36:01,951 - Absolutely. 943 00:36:01,951 --> 00:36:03,578 For a couple of seconds you lost your head. 944 00:36:03,578 --> 00:36:04,996 - Like the rioters last summer? 945 00:36:04,996 --> 00:36:05,872 - Trust me. 946 00:36:05,872 --> 00:36:07,332 Trust me. 947 00:36:07,332 --> 00:36:08,666 Go to church, flagellate yourself. 948 00:36:08,666 --> 00:36:09,918 Anything. 949 00:36:09,918 --> 00:36:11,127 Only don't talk to the police. 950 00:36:11,127 --> 00:36:13,880 [officer chatter] 951 00:36:16,966 --> 00:36:21,346 - The evidence presented fails to convince me Mr. Phillipson's 952 00:36:21,346 --> 00:36:24,766 restaurant will cause the city irreparable harm 953 00:36:24,766 --> 00:36:28,103 if the nude entertainment isn't terminated immediately. 954 00:36:28,103 --> 00:36:31,064 As a result, at this time, I cannot grant a motion 955 00:36:31,064 --> 00:36:32,565 for a preliminary injunction. 956 00:36:32,565 --> 00:36:33,733 - Aha. 957 00:36:33,733 --> 00:36:34,692 [sighs] - However-- 958 00:36:34,692 --> 00:36:36,820 - Aha. 959 00:36:36,820 --> 00:36:39,072 - the lease does clearly prohibit nullity of any type. 960 00:36:39,072 --> 00:36:42,742 What isn't clear is whether the city can enforce this kind 961 00:36:42,742 --> 00:36:45,870 of standard of decency in a contractual instrument 962 00:36:45,870 --> 00:36:48,373 rather than by ordinance. 963 00:36:48,373 --> 00:36:51,710 Los Angeles has chosen not to enact such an ordinance 964 00:36:51,710 --> 00:36:53,545 and I'm not altogether certain there 965 00:36:53,545 --> 00:36:55,922 aren't some serious constitutional concerns here, 966 00:36:55,922 --> 00:36:57,507 as well. 967 00:36:57,507 --> 00:36:59,592 Therefore I want briefs from both parties 968 00:36:59,592 --> 00:37:01,928 on these questions in 30 days, after which time 969 00:37:01,928 --> 00:37:03,179 I'll make my final ruling. 970 00:37:03,179 --> 00:37:04,597 Till then, this court's adjourned. 971 00:37:04,597 --> 00:37:07,934 [chatter] 972 00:37:09,602 --> 00:37:12,981 [upbeat instrumental music] 973 00:37:20,780 --> 00:37:21,990 - Uh-uh, no. 974 00:37:21,990 --> 00:37:22,824 I don't care for this. 975 00:37:22,824 --> 00:37:24,868 [knocks] 976 00:37:24,868 --> 00:37:27,620 - Opportunity card gets turned over, I have to play. 977 00:37:27,620 --> 00:37:28,913 - I'll talk to you later. 978 00:37:28,913 --> 00:37:32,834 - Can't go through life wondering what if. 979 00:37:32,834 --> 00:37:34,461 - When can you get started? 980 00:37:34,461 --> 00:37:36,463 - I won't just abandon McKenzie, Brackman, 981 00:37:36,463 --> 00:37:38,715 but I'll do my best to split my time until I finish. 982 00:37:38,715 --> 00:37:39,966 - Mr. Flicker-- 983 00:37:39,966 --> 00:37:40,967 - Get your hands off of me. 984 00:37:40,967 --> 00:37:41,801 - We can't let you-- 985 00:37:41,801 --> 00:37:43,178 - Let me go. 986 00:37:43,178 --> 00:37:44,971 At least I'm entitled to get my Rolodex. 987 00:37:44,971 --> 00:37:45,764 - Turn him loose. 988 00:37:45,764 --> 00:37:47,974 [phone ringing] 989 00:37:48,766 --> 00:37:51,436 - Et tu, Becker? 990 00:37:51,436 --> 00:37:54,689 You know, Brando was a great Marc Anthony. 991 00:37:54,689 --> 00:37:57,025 I told Mankiewicz, so what if he mumbles? 992 00:37:57,025 --> 00:37:57,984 - It's over, Ben. 993 00:37:57,984 --> 00:37:59,861 You know how I'm sure? 994 00:37:59,861 --> 00:38:02,906 Since I stepped in, Worldwide Stock hit a 2-point uptick 995 00:38:02,906 --> 00:38:03,907 to $23 a share. 996 00:38:06,659 --> 00:38:09,871 - Becker, how could you? 997 00:38:09,871 --> 00:38:12,540 I took you under my wing, the heir apparent. 998 00:38:12,540 --> 00:38:15,835 - You manipulated, used, and abused me every chance you 999 00:38:15,835 --> 00:38:16,836 had, Ben. 1000 00:38:16,836 --> 00:38:18,630 - You were like a son. 1001 00:38:18,630 --> 00:38:20,006 A son. 1002 00:38:20,006 --> 00:38:21,049 - Goodbye, Ben. 1003 00:38:30,058 --> 00:38:32,644 - Let's get started. 1004 00:38:32,644 --> 00:38:35,021 Read these screenplays, see if any of them 1005 00:38:35,021 --> 00:38:36,731 spark your interest. 1006 00:38:36,731 --> 00:38:37,899 - My interest is already sparked. 1007 00:38:41,194 --> 00:38:43,571 - Marv Rosenthal called from Harper, Dutton and Roe. 1008 00:38:43,571 --> 00:38:47,116 He's sending over the galleys to a hot novel about a lawyer 1009 00:38:47,116 --> 00:38:49,577 mistakenly sent to prison. 1010 00:38:49,577 --> 00:38:51,663 Sounds perfect for an Easter release. 1011 00:38:51,663 --> 00:38:53,289 - I'll get back to you first thing tomorrow. 1012 00:38:55,708 --> 00:38:58,253 - Arnie? 1013 00:38:58,253 --> 00:39:00,296 You made the right choice. 1014 00:39:00,296 --> 00:39:02,215 [phone ringing] 1015 00:39:02,215 --> 00:39:03,967 [upbeat music] 1016 00:39:03,967 --> 00:39:05,760 - Ladies and gentlemen, that was the lovely Tiffany. 1017 00:39:05,760 --> 00:39:08,846 [applause] 1018 00:39:10,848 --> 00:39:12,475 - Beautiful. 1019 00:39:12,475 --> 00:39:13,685 - Peter Philipson said I'd find you here. 1020 00:39:13,685 --> 00:39:15,895 - Do you believe this twerp Romney? 1021 00:39:15,895 --> 00:39:17,397 I should have won this hearing. 1022 00:39:17,397 --> 00:39:19,357 - Philipson said until you go back to court you've 1023 00:39:19,357 --> 00:39:20,817 worked some kind of solution. 1024 00:39:20,817 --> 00:39:21,901 - Big deal. 1025 00:39:21,901 --> 00:39:23,570 - At least he's still operating. 1026 00:39:23,570 --> 00:39:28,032 - Evening gents, I couldn't find a church so here I am. 1027 00:39:28,032 --> 00:39:28,825 - You're soused. 1028 00:39:28,825 --> 00:39:30,368 - Yes, indeed. 1029 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:31,953 And I'm hoping to see some naked women, as well. 1030 00:39:31,953 --> 00:39:33,329 - Show begins any minute. 1031 00:39:33,329 --> 00:39:34,747 - Well, I'll see you tomorrow. 1032 00:39:34,747 --> 00:39:35,331 - Phillipson's Lounge is proud to present-- 1033 00:39:35,331 --> 00:39:36,207 - You're not staying? 1034 00:39:36,207 --> 00:39:37,750 - No, I don't think so. 1035 00:39:37,750 --> 00:39:39,085 - I dare any judge to try to enforce 1036 00:39:39,085 --> 00:39:40,169 that decency clause when he hears them play 1037 00:39:40,169 --> 00:39:41,296 the Schubert Trout Quartet. 1038 00:39:41,296 --> 00:39:42,922 - One of my favorites. 1039 00:39:42,922 --> 00:39:43,172 [FRANZ SCHUBERT, "SCHUBERT TROUT QUARTET"] 1040 00:39:43,172 --> 00:39:43,882 - Shh. 1041 00:39:43,882 --> 00:39:46,301 Show's starting. 1042 00:39:46,301 --> 00:39:51,347 - Well, good night, everybody. 1043 00:39:51,347 --> 00:39:52,181 - Shh. 1044 00:40:05,111 --> 00:40:08,615 [somber music] 1045 00:40:13,036 --> 00:40:14,370 - Are you ready? 1046 00:40:14,370 --> 00:40:16,372 - Almost. 1047 00:40:16,372 --> 00:40:18,041 You were terrific today. 1048 00:40:18,041 --> 00:40:18,958 Confident. 1049 00:40:18,958 --> 00:40:19,751 Unshaken. 1050 00:40:19,751 --> 00:40:21,377 The perfect witness. 1051 00:40:21,377 --> 00:40:23,129 Testify like that at the trial, the judge 1052 00:40:23,129 --> 00:40:25,798 will be sure to hand down an attempted murder conviction. 1053 00:40:25,798 --> 00:40:28,009 Those men are going to jail. 1054 00:40:28,009 --> 00:40:30,094 - Boys. 1055 00:40:30,094 --> 00:40:31,179 - What? 1056 00:40:31,179 --> 00:40:33,264 - They're not men, Ann. 1057 00:40:33,264 --> 00:40:36,726 They're boys looking at life imprisonment. 1058 00:40:36,726 --> 00:40:38,019 - They committed a brutal crime. 1059 00:40:38,019 --> 00:40:40,021 They have to answer for that. 1060 00:40:40,021 --> 00:40:45,276 - We take so much for granted, you and I. Our son's fine. 1061 00:40:45,276 --> 00:40:46,861 He's safe. 1062 00:40:46,861 --> 00:40:48,196 Well fed. 1063 00:40:48,196 --> 00:40:49,906 Goes to a great school. 1064 00:40:49,906 --> 00:40:51,115 We're doing just fine. 1065 00:40:51,115 --> 00:40:52,450 But what do we know about bringing 1066 00:40:52,450 --> 00:40:54,661 up a kid in South Central LA? 1067 00:40:54,661 --> 00:40:57,330 I mean, enough of those kids grow up without fathers. 1068 00:40:57,330 --> 00:40:59,082 - What's this about, Stuart? 1069 00:40:59,082 --> 00:41:02,877 - I'm not sure. 1070 00:41:02,877 --> 00:41:04,420 All my life as a lawyer I was taught 1071 00:41:04,420 --> 00:41:05,380 to look at things objectively, look 1072 00:41:05,380 --> 00:41:07,256 at both sides of the issues. 1073 00:41:07,256 --> 00:41:09,175 - For God's sakes, Stuart, you were so sure on the stand. 1074 00:41:09,175 --> 00:41:10,802 What happened? 1075 00:41:10,802 --> 00:41:12,428 - I'm not sure that this hasn't become personal. 1076 00:41:12,428 --> 00:41:14,055 That we're not looking for revenge. 1077 00:41:14,055 --> 00:41:15,848 - The fact that you think there could even 1078 00:41:15,848 --> 00:41:18,267 be two sides to this beating makes 1079 00:41:18,267 --> 00:41:20,103 me think that maybe you were hit on the head 1080 00:41:20,103 --> 00:41:21,771 harder than anybody imagined. 1081 00:41:21,771 --> 00:41:23,106 - That's nice. 1082 00:41:23,106 --> 00:41:24,857 - Look, you handle this any way you want. 1083 00:41:24,857 --> 00:41:26,901 Only don't come in here expecting me to feel 1084 00:41:26,901 --> 00:41:28,736 sympathy for Lewis and Stubbs. 1085 00:41:28,736 --> 00:41:30,863 I am the one who sat by your bed and watched 1086 00:41:30,863 --> 00:41:32,448 you fight for every breath. 1087 00:41:32,448 --> 00:41:35,284 I am the one who faced a future without a husband, 1088 00:41:35,284 --> 00:41:37,286 without a father for my child. 1089 00:41:37,286 --> 00:41:38,871 You're damn right it's personal. 1090 00:41:38,871 --> 00:41:40,123 You're damn right it's revenge. 1091 00:41:40,123 --> 00:41:42,291 It's also called justice. 1092 00:41:42,291 --> 00:41:44,877 - Justice is fine, Ann, but justice for who? 1093 00:41:44,877 --> 00:41:45,461 - Can we go? 1094 00:41:50,925 --> 00:41:54,262 [bugs chirruping] 1095 00:42:06,107 --> 00:42:06,941 [murmuring] 1096 00:42:06,941 --> 00:42:07,525 [keys clatter] 1097 00:42:08,276 --> 00:42:09,152 - Daniel? 1098 00:42:11,988 --> 00:42:13,156 Daniel? 1099 00:42:13,156 --> 00:42:14,115 - Daniel isn't here. 1100 00:42:14,115 --> 00:42:16,159 [gasps] 1101 00:42:16,159 --> 00:42:17,869 - Who let you in here? 1102 00:42:17,869 --> 00:42:18,870 What are you doing? 1103 00:42:18,870 --> 00:42:20,329 - Whipping egg whites. 1104 00:42:20,329 --> 00:42:22,999 Lemon meringue pie is my husband's favorite. 1105 00:42:22,999 --> 00:42:26,169 - Who are you? 1106 00:42:26,169 --> 00:42:28,963 - I want us to be friends. 1107 00:42:28,963 --> 00:42:31,466 We just got off on the wrong foot. 1108 00:42:31,466 --> 00:42:33,342 After all, you do work with Daniel. 1109 00:42:33,342 --> 00:42:38,598 He thinks you are going to make a wonderful lawyer. 1110 00:42:38,598 --> 00:42:41,100 I'd give you a hug but my egg whites are peaking. 1111 00:42:41,100 --> 00:42:42,310 [laughs] 1112 00:42:42,310 --> 00:42:43,644 Aren't you going to stay for dinner? 1113 00:42:44,312 --> 00:42:46,189 [ominous music] 1114 00:42:57,158 --> 00:42:58,534 [car starts] 1115 00:43:00,536 --> 00:43:02,121 [tires on gravel] 1116 00:43:30,191 --> 00:43:33,611 [theme music]