1 00:00:01,126 --> 00:00:02,169 Woman on TV: A snow massive snowstorm 2 00:00:02,169 --> 00:00:03,212 hit the entire east coast today, 3 00:00:03,212 --> 00:00:04,296 wreaking havoc in its wake. 4 00:00:04,296 --> 00:00:05,964 Hardest hit was New York City 5 00:00:05,964 --> 00:00:08,926 which was paralyzed during the morning rush hour. 6 00:00:08,926 --> 00:00:10,385 It was one of the heaviest snowfalls 7 00:00:10,385 --> 00:00:12,137 ever dumped on the Big Apple. 8 00:00:12,137 --> 00:00:14,723 17 inches of the cold, wet white stuff 9 00:00:14,723 --> 00:00:16,308 fell within 24 hours... 10 00:00:16,308 --> 00:00:18,560 [moans] Hi. 11 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:19,978 What time is it? 12 00:00:19,978 --> 00:00:21,271 [kisses] Early. 13 00:00:21,271 --> 00:00:23,440 Go back to sleep. [kisses] 14 00:00:23,440 --> 00:00:25,359 [upbeat music] 15 00:00:36,745 --> 00:00:38,789 [water splashes] 16 00:00:41,792 --> 00:00:43,710 [water splattering] 17 00:00:45,045 --> 00:00:46,380 Ah! 18 00:00:48,757 --> 00:00:50,342 [whirring] 19 00:00:55,931 --> 00:00:57,516 [music continues] 20 00:01:07,067 --> 00:01:10,904 Hey Arnie, don't ding my Jag getting into your car. 21 00:01:18,078 --> 00:01:19,538 [car door slams] 22 00:01:19,538 --> 00:01:21,873 [seat belt clicks] 23 00:01:21,873 --> 00:01:23,000 [car engine starts] 24 00:01:25,627 --> 00:01:27,254 [car revving] 25 00:01:40,309 --> 00:01:42,477 [upbeat music fades] 26 00:01:42,477 --> 00:01:44,479 [office telephone ringing] 27 00:01:44,479 --> 00:01:46,273 - Good morning, Mr. Becker. - Hi. 28 00:01:47,774 --> 00:01:50,152 - Good morning, Rox. - This is the land, Rox. 29 00:01:50,152 --> 00:01:52,279 I'll tell you, L.A. has got to be the land. 30 00:01:52,279 --> 00:01:54,489 [kisses] Mwah! 31 00:01:54,489 --> 00:01:56,033 While the rest of the world is freezing, 32 00:01:56,033 --> 00:01:57,701 getting buried with snow, 33 00:01:57,701 --> 00:02:01,496 I am gently awakened by a beam of California sunshine 34 00:02:01,496 --> 00:02:03,373 reflecting off the golden blond hair 35 00:02:03,373 --> 00:02:06,460 of the very warm body that I'm nestled against. 36 00:02:06,460 --> 00:02:08,628 Couple of laps in the pool, 37 00:02:08,628 --> 00:02:10,130 fresh glass of carrot juice 38 00:02:10,130 --> 00:02:12,758 is life to get out here or what? 39 00:02:12,758 --> 00:02:15,427 It's figured out just fine, Arnie. 40 00:02:15,427 --> 00:02:17,554 I was woken up by a dumpster. 41 00:02:17,554 --> 00:02:19,931 The only thing that nestled up to me in the last eight months 42 00:02:19,931 --> 00:02:22,559 is currently in the slammer for stock fraud. 43 00:02:22,559 --> 00:02:25,896 My bagel was so stale I practically chipped a tooth, 44 00:02:25,896 --> 00:02:29,149 I'm retaining water, and I'm all out of Mydol. 45 00:02:29,149 --> 00:02:31,151 Is life figured out here, you ask? 46 00:02:31,151 --> 00:02:32,944 [blowing raspberries] 47 00:02:32,944 --> 00:02:34,905 [theme music] 48 00:03:05,727 --> 00:03:07,688 [music continues] 49 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:40,720 [music continues] 50 00:04:34,274 --> 00:04:36,651 [music fading] 51 00:04:36,651 --> 00:04:37,861 Morning. 52 00:04:39,821 --> 00:04:40,864 Morning, Benny. 53 00:04:40,864 --> 00:04:43,074 - Good morning. - Morning. 54 00:04:43,074 --> 00:04:44,534 - Victor? - Hmm? 55 00:04:44,534 --> 00:04:46,703 I'm going out on a date tonight. 56 00:04:46,703 --> 00:04:48,497 - No kidding! Benny: Yeah. 57 00:04:48,497 --> 00:04:51,124 I met this girl named Ivy at the center, 58 00:04:51,124 --> 00:04:52,584 and we're going out on a date. 59 00:04:52,584 --> 00:04:54,211 We're taking the bus 60 00:04:54,211 --> 00:04:56,296 to Lum's Shanghai Gardens to have dinner 61 00:04:56,296 --> 00:04:59,591 and then we're gonna go look in the stores on Melrose. 62 00:04:59,591 --> 00:05:01,593 - Sounds like fun. - Oh, yeah. 63 00:05:01,593 --> 00:05:02,636 When did you ask her out? 64 00:05:02,636 --> 00:05:04,387 Uh, yesterday. 65 00:05:04,387 --> 00:05:05,931 Boy, was I nervous too. 66 00:05:05,931 --> 00:05:08,683 Mmm, I never asked a girl out when I wasn't. 67 00:05:08,683 --> 00:05:10,852 She has really nice curly brown hair. 68 00:05:10,852 --> 00:05:13,480 - You like that, huh? - Yeah, I do. 69 00:05:13,480 --> 00:05:15,524 Stuart, what's happening with the Yuppie Bandit? 70 00:05:15,524 --> 00:05:17,484 They accelerated the trial date. We start tomorrow. 71 00:05:17,484 --> 00:05:20,111 How long should we figure you two will be tied up with that? 72 00:05:20,111 --> 00:05:22,906 Oh, I don't guess more than a day or two. 73 00:05:22,906 --> 00:05:27,118 If we can proceed, Ken Hole versus Twelve-Ten Fish Decoys. 74 00:05:27,118 --> 00:05:29,120 Ah, action for specific performance. 75 00:05:29,120 --> 00:05:31,540 The delivery of antiques bought at auction. 76 00:05:31,540 --> 00:05:33,667 I'm in depositions all week. 77 00:05:33,667 --> 00:05:35,460 Ottoman versus Max. 78 00:05:35,460 --> 00:05:36,836 We've instructed the Marshall 79 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:38,880 to impound the judgment on his automobiles 80 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:41,341 unless a bond is posted by 5 o'clock. 81 00:05:41,341 --> 00:05:43,927 Seiling versus Steinmetz-Needham Productions. 82 00:05:43,927 --> 00:05:46,763 Yeah, hearing for an injunction is scheduled for 2 o'clock. 83 00:05:46,763 --> 00:05:48,807 Sounds like a loser. 84 00:05:48,807 --> 00:05:51,309 You know, I can't believe that a T.V. actor's going into court 85 00:05:51,309 --> 00:05:53,270 because he's unhappy with his part. 86 00:05:53,270 --> 00:05:54,479 [laughing] 87 00:05:54,479 --> 00:05:56,314 What's the name of this show? 88 00:05:56,314 --> 00:05:58,942 - "Consenting Adults." - I never even heard of it. 89 00:05:58,942 --> 00:06:00,819 That's the producer's whole problem. 90 00:06:00,819 --> 00:06:02,904 You see that they've gotten great reviews but they're 91 00:06:02,904 --> 00:06:04,698 in a tough time slot and they can't get samplings 92 00:06:04,698 --> 00:06:06,157 so if the numbers don't improve... 93 00:06:06,157 --> 00:06:07,742 [clicks lips] They're history. 94 00:06:07,742 --> 00:06:09,035 I would think that Jack Seiling would do anything 95 00:06:09,035 --> 00:06:10,620 he could to boost the ratings. 96 00:06:10,620 --> 00:06:12,205 Maybe he doesn't want to go around the rest 97 00:06:12,205 --> 00:06:14,416 of his life prancing in a cocktail dress. 98 00:06:14,416 --> 00:06:16,167 Arnie: You know, the public doesn't always differentiate 99 00:06:16,167 --> 00:06:18,086 between an actor and the role he plays. 100 00:06:18,086 --> 00:06:19,337 To millions of people 101 00:06:19,337 --> 00:06:21,214 Raymond Burr will always be a lawyer, 102 00:06:21,214 --> 00:06:23,800 Vince Edwards, a doctor, Jack Webb, a cop. 103 00:06:23,800 --> 00:06:27,762 Larry Kreger , a psychotic detective. 104 00:06:27,762 --> 00:06:30,724 Nobody remembers "I Wake-up Screaming?" 105 00:06:30,724 --> 00:06:34,102 Well, before we adjourn. Michael, how's Gracie? 106 00:06:34,102 --> 00:06:36,521 Oh, she's okay. She's, uh... [sips] 107 00:06:36,521 --> 00:06:38,940 She's spending some time at home, taking it easy. 108 00:06:38,940 --> 00:06:40,233 You got any leads on the shooter? 109 00:06:40,233 --> 00:06:42,611 No. And all she saw was the gun. 110 00:06:42,611 --> 00:06:44,279 She afraid they're gonna come after her? 111 00:06:44,279 --> 00:06:45,864 I think if they'd wanted to hit her, 112 00:06:45,864 --> 00:06:47,657 they would have done it when they had the chance. 113 00:06:47,657 --> 00:06:49,826 Still, it's gonna go through her mind. 114 00:06:49,826 --> 00:06:52,162 Yeah. Yeah, it does. 115 00:06:52,162 --> 00:06:53,622 Is she going back to work? 116 00:06:53,622 --> 00:06:54,789 Well, she is thinking about it. 117 00:06:54,789 --> 00:06:56,625 I don't think right away though. 118 00:06:56,625 --> 00:06:58,293 I can't imagine what her state of mind must be 119 00:06:58,293 --> 00:06:59,711 after something like that. 120 00:06:59,711 --> 00:07:01,588 Ah, pretty shaky for the first couple of days 121 00:07:01,588 --> 00:07:03,465 but she's worked her way through it. 122 00:07:03,465 --> 00:07:06,009 You know, she's in better shape than I am. 123 00:07:06,009 --> 00:07:07,552 Grace: You set me up! 124 00:07:07,552 --> 00:07:09,971 - Grace, take it easy. - Don't Grace me! 125 00:07:09,971 --> 00:07:14,184 It is shear blind luck I wasn't gun downed, you bastard! 126 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:17,354 You were in the wrong place at the wrong time. 127 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:18,813 Now how is that my fault? 128 00:07:18,813 --> 00:07:20,899 If you had told me we had a third partner 129 00:07:20,899 --> 00:07:23,777 or who he was or what he expected of us. 130 00:07:23,777 --> 00:07:25,695 If I had known any of it, 131 00:07:25,695 --> 00:07:27,113 I never would have been in that restaurant 132 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:28,615 in the first place. 133 00:07:28,615 --> 00:07:31,034 - I had no choice. - Why? 134 00:07:31,034 --> 00:07:34,079 John Vincent is not a guy you say no to. 135 00:07:34,079 --> 00:07:37,207 I did, Charlie. I said no. 136 00:07:38,833 --> 00:07:40,168 You could have, too. 137 00:07:44,798 --> 00:07:47,801 I'm sorry. 138 00:07:47,801 --> 00:07:49,427 What can I do to make things right between us? 139 00:07:49,427 --> 00:07:51,805 [sighs] 140 00:07:51,805 --> 00:07:54,432 You betrayed our friendship. Nothing. 141 00:07:54,432 --> 00:07:56,976 Nothing you can do makes that right. 142 00:07:59,938 --> 00:08:00,980 Grace... 143 00:08:03,066 --> 00:08:05,860 I'm not proud of myself 144 00:08:05,860 --> 00:08:07,237 or what I've become. 145 00:08:11,032 --> 00:08:12,951 The guy is dead. 146 00:08:12,951 --> 00:08:15,453 It gives us a chance to start over with a clean slate. 147 00:08:15,453 --> 00:08:17,122 [sighs] 148 00:08:17,122 --> 00:08:19,457 You start over, Charlie, alone. 149 00:08:19,457 --> 00:08:21,459 Please. I wish you'd reconsider. 150 00:08:21,459 --> 00:08:22,627 Not a chance. 151 00:08:24,587 --> 00:08:25,839 What will you do? 152 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:27,173 I don't know. 153 00:08:27,173 --> 00:08:29,050 Maybe nothing. 154 00:08:29,050 --> 00:08:31,970 Maybe go back to the D.A.'s office. 155 00:08:31,970 --> 00:08:32,971 Grace. 156 00:08:35,014 --> 00:08:40,061 I, uh, I know you know this, but... 157 00:08:40,061 --> 00:08:42,313 What he told you before the shooting. 158 00:08:42,313 --> 00:08:45,900 Charlie: About owning us, financing us? 159 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:49,112 If any of that stuff ever got around... 160 00:08:49,112 --> 00:08:52,532 Wouldn't be too great for either one of us. 161 00:08:52,532 --> 00:08:55,952 I appreciate your deep concern for my welfare, Charlie. 162 00:08:59,289 --> 00:09:00,498 [door opens] 163 00:09:04,252 --> 00:09:06,880 Arnie: And what we have here is an executive producer 164 00:09:06,880 --> 00:09:09,966 using her power to ruin the career of my client. 165 00:09:09,966 --> 00:09:13,720 All we have is an actor, vested with no creative control 166 00:09:13,720 --> 00:09:15,847 whatsoever, trying to stop a telecast! 167 00:09:15,847 --> 00:09:17,390 Making him a cross-dresser 168 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:18,725 is gonna cause irreparable harm, Your Honor. 169 00:09:18,725 --> 00:09:20,351 Arnie: And take a look at the picture 170 00:09:20,351 --> 00:09:22,062 that they're releasing to the newspapers. 171 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:24,981 Isn't it a late to be squawking now, Mr. Becker? 172 00:09:24,981 --> 00:09:27,567 The episode's supposed to air in two days. 173 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:29,444 My client was assured that it would be cut and edited 174 00:09:29,444 --> 00:09:30,487 to have socially redeeming value. 175 00:09:30,487 --> 00:09:32,322 Give me a break. 176 00:09:32,322 --> 00:09:35,408 But what's resulted is a trashy piece of exploitation, 177 00:09:35,408 --> 00:09:38,161 deliberately designed at destroying his career. 178 00:09:38,161 --> 00:09:40,205 How can you stand here as an Officer of the court 179 00:09:40,205 --> 00:09:41,581 and lie like that? 180 00:09:41,581 --> 00:09:43,041 Arnie: It's the truth, Your Honor. 181 00:09:43,041 --> 00:09:44,959 Ms. Needham has been recklessly vindictive-- 182 00:09:44,959 --> 00:09:47,253 You're the one that's being vindictive! 183 00:09:47,253 --> 00:09:48,880 Alright! Quiet. 184 00:09:48,880 --> 00:09:52,550 Mr. Becker, I see no contractual right 185 00:09:52,550 --> 00:09:54,969 which allows your guy to control 186 00:09:54,969 --> 00:09:58,181 the creative development of the character he plays. 187 00:09:58,181 --> 00:10:00,308 Your Honor, there's an implied covenant of good faith 188 00:10:00,308 --> 00:10:02,519 in every contract, and she's has breached it 189 00:10:02,519 --> 00:10:04,813 with this malicious attempt to stain his image. 190 00:10:04,813 --> 00:10:06,773 Your Honor, I know it's unusual 191 00:10:06,773 --> 00:10:07,774 but I'd like to put my client on the stand. 192 00:10:07,774 --> 00:10:09,192 What? 193 00:10:09,192 --> 00:10:11,653 This isn't not an evidentiary hearing. 194 00:10:11,653 --> 00:10:14,781 I know that, but the issue concerns enjoining a program 195 00:10:14,781 --> 00:10:17,492 that costs over $1 million to produce. 196 00:10:17,492 --> 00:10:19,869 Koyama: Now before you consider such an extraordinary remedy, 197 00:10:19,869 --> 00:10:21,579 I'd like you to be fully informed. 198 00:10:21,579 --> 00:10:23,414 Fine. I demand the right to cross-examine 199 00:10:23,414 --> 00:10:25,166 and a one-day continuance to prepare. 200 00:10:25,166 --> 00:10:26,376 Oh, please. 201 00:10:26,376 --> 00:10:28,461 Hey, if you want to stick her up here, 202 00:10:28,461 --> 00:10:30,171 then he's got the right to cross. 203 00:10:30,171 --> 00:10:32,674 Judge McGrath: We'll convene tomorrow at 10 a.m. 204 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:35,760 Now both of you leave and take the media with you. 205 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:37,637 [clamoring] Charlie, get the camera. 206 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:40,557 Mr. Seiling, Mr. Seiling. 207 00:10:40,557 --> 00:10:42,183 Looks like you're losing, Mr. Seiling. 208 00:10:42,183 --> 00:10:44,686 If they run that show, I'll break the studio, 209 00:10:44,686 --> 00:10:47,021 I'll break the network, and I'll ruin her. 210 00:10:47,021 --> 00:10:49,649 And I'll sue you right back for abusive process and harassment. 211 00:10:49,649 --> 00:10:51,317 We have no comment. 212 00:10:51,317 --> 00:10:52,861 Wait till you see how natural he looks in lingerie. 213 00:10:52,861 --> 00:10:54,445 Needham: Like he's worn it all his life. 214 00:10:54,445 --> 00:10:56,281 - That's slander, lady. Needham: Oh, please. 215 00:10:56,281 --> 00:10:57,907 To the extend you counsel her into saying on those things, 216 00:10:57,907 --> 00:10:59,033 you're gonna be held liable, too. 217 00:10:59,033 --> 00:11:00,827 Why don't we just sue everybody? 218 00:11:00,827 --> 00:11:02,495 - Mr. Seiling. - I'll walk right off the set! 219 00:11:02,495 --> 00:11:04,247 - Don't you push me. - Promises, promises. 220 00:11:04,247 --> 00:11:06,040 Needham on TV: Wednesday night, 9 o'clock, channel 4, 221 00:11:06,040 --> 00:11:07,834 Jack Seiling in a black brassiere. 222 00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:09,002 Reporter: Ms. Needham, wait-- 223 00:11:09,002 --> 00:11:10,420 "The Arnie Becker Show." 224 00:11:10,420 --> 00:11:11,838 Pretty tawdry stuff. 225 00:11:11,838 --> 00:11:14,632 Hey. At least no one's getting shot at. 226 00:11:14,632 --> 00:11:15,967 Yet. 227 00:11:15,967 --> 00:11:17,427 Be honest with me. 228 00:11:17,427 --> 00:11:20,013 Am I a jerk? 229 00:11:20,013 --> 00:11:21,389 [sighs] Well, sometimes. 230 00:11:21,389 --> 00:11:22,557 This time. 231 00:11:22,557 --> 00:11:23,766 No. 232 00:11:23,766 --> 00:11:25,602 Why would I think that? 233 00:11:25,602 --> 00:11:29,272 Well, I take a powder from the D.A.'s office, 234 00:11:29,272 --> 00:11:31,316 a significant job, 235 00:11:31,316 --> 00:11:34,736 because I am seduced by this glitzy office, 236 00:11:34,736 --> 00:11:39,073 more money, this change in venue, right? 237 00:11:39,073 --> 00:11:42,493 And the whole thing blows up in my face. 238 00:11:42,493 --> 00:11:44,287 Gracie, you had to quit. 239 00:11:44,287 --> 00:11:47,498 Come on, it was the only right thing to do. 240 00:11:47,498 --> 00:11:49,584 I spent the whole day making phone calls. 241 00:11:49,584 --> 00:11:52,503 - Oh, yeah? To whom? - Firms. 242 00:11:52,503 --> 00:11:53,713 [sighfully] I've got to get a job. 243 00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:55,131 [chuckling] What for? 244 00:11:55,131 --> 00:11:56,466 [scoffs] Because... 245 00:11:56,466 --> 00:11:59,594 Because that's what I do. I work. 246 00:11:59,594 --> 00:12:01,429 Well, we do a lot of things. 247 00:12:01,429 --> 00:12:03,640 We eat, we sleep, 248 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:06,893 [kisses] we make love. 249 00:12:06,893 --> 00:12:10,855 Believe it or not, sometimes we do absolutely nothing. 250 00:12:10,855 --> 00:12:12,690 I'd go nuts doing nothing. 251 00:12:12,690 --> 00:12:14,067 [kisses] Oh, yeah? 252 00:12:14,067 --> 00:12:15,485 You ever tried it? 253 00:12:15,485 --> 00:12:16,986 All the time. 254 00:12:16,986 --> 00:12:18,321 Sure. When? 255 00:12:18,321 --> 00:12:20,865 [dog barking in distance] 256 00:12:20,865 --> 00:12:22,533 [laughingly] Sundays. 257 00:12:22,533 --> 00:12:24,327 Right, with a case file on your lap. 258 00:12:24,327 --> 00:12:27,121 Now, what I'm talking about here is serious nothing, girl. 259 00:12:27,121 --> 00:12:29,540 I'm talking about... 260 00:12:29,540 --> 00:12:31,125 I'm talking about going for a ride in a car 261 00:12:31,125 --> 00:12:32,752 with no destination or, uh-- 262 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:34,087 What? 263 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:35,296 Yeah, taking a bubble bath instead 264 00:12:35,296 --> 00:12:37,090 of giving yourself a sponge bath. 265 00:12:37,090 --> 00:12:38,091 [sighs] Mickey. 266 00:12:38,091 --> 00:12:39,592 Hey, something happened to you. 267 00:12:39,592 --> 00:12:41,552 You got to give yourself time to settle down 268 00:12:41,552 --> 00:12:44,055 before you go charging back into the work force. 269 00:12:44,055 --> 00:12:45,974 I have to make a living, don't I? 270 00:12:45,974 --> 00:12:49,727 [sighs] Well, I don't know, do you? 271 00:12:49,727 --> 00:12:51,396 Well, if the situation were reversed, 272 00:12:51,396 --> 00:12:54,732 would you question whether you had to make a living? 273 00:12:54,732 --> 00:12:56,651 Yeah. 274 00:12:56,651 --> 00:12:59,988 Yeah, if it was at the expense of self-knowledge, I would. 275 00:12:59,988 --> 00:13:01,364 Oh. [chuckles] 276 00:13:03,199 --> 00:13:05,034 - Self-knowledge, huh? - Yeah. 277 00:13:05,034 --> 00:13:07,787 You saying I don't know myself sufficiently? 278 00:13:07,787 --> 00:13:10,665 Well, who among us does? 279 00:13:10,665 --> 00:13:12,792 And I suppose you're gonna show me the way? 280 00:13:14,877 --> 00:13:16,921 Well, look at it this way. 281 00:13:16,921 --> 00:13:19,716 Um... uh... 282 00:13:19,716 --> 00:13:24,429 A guiding hand here and there never really hurt. 283 00:13:24,429 --> 00:13:25,722 [romantic soft music] 284 00:13:25,722 --> 00:13:28,391 This guiding hand is cold. 285 00:13:29,976 --> 00:13:32,061 I put it somewhere warm. 286 00:13:33,938 --> 00:13:35,523 [kissing] 287 00:13:36,983 --> 00:13:37,775 Mm-mm. That's better. 288 00:13:42,447 --> 00:13:43,656 Stuart: We had pretty much written it off 289 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:45,366 until we got a call from Detective Majesky 290 00:13:45,366 --> 00:13:47,035 saying that there'd been a break in the case. 291 00:13:47,035 --> 00:13:48,995 And what else did the detective tell you? 292 00:13:48,995 --> 00:13:50,997 That they had recovered my watch 293 00:13:50,997 --> 00:13:52,874 and they had a suspect in custody, 294 00:13:52,874 --> 00:13:54,917 and would we please come down and identify him 295 00:13:54,917 --> 00:13:56,586 through photographs, which we did. 296 00:13:56,586 --> 00:13:58,171 And were you able to make a positively identification 297 00:13:58,171 --> 00:13:59,172 of the man who robbed you? 298 00:13:59,172 --> 00:14:01,174 Yes. 299 00:14:01,174 --> 00:14:04,761 Debente: And is the man you identified in this courtroom? 300 00:14:04,761 --> 00:14:07,388 There he is, right there, that's the man. 301 00:14:07,388 --> 00:14:09,265 Debente: The record will show that the witness 302 00:14:09,265 --> 00:14:12,018 has identified the defendant, Robert Alden. 303 00:14:12,018 --> 00:14:14,353 No further questions. 304 00:14:14,353 --> 00:14:17,273 [man coughs] 305 00:14:17,273 --> 00:14:19,442 Now, according to the report you gave the police, 306 00:14:19,442 --> 00:14:22,528 the man who accosted you was 6 foot or over. 307 00:14:22,528 --> 00:14:26,115 But, uh, Mr. Alden's only 5 foot 10 and half inches. 308 00:14:26,115 --> 00:14:29,744 [chuckling] Oh. So call me a liar for an inch and half. 309 00:14:29,744 --> 00:14:31,829 Well, if you like that characterization, okay. 310 00:14:31,829 --> 00:14:33,873 Look, I'm 5 foot 5 and a half. 311 00:14:33,873 --> 00:14:35,750 A lot of people look taller to me. 312 00:14:35,750 --> 00:14:38,377 So you're saying that your diminutive stature 313 00:14:38,377 --> 00:14:39,378 makes you a less than reliable observer. 314 00:14:39,378 --> 00:14:41,214 No. 315 00:14:41,214 --> 00:14:43,633 But you'll acknowledge there's a discrepancy here? 316 00:14:43,633 --> 00:14:45,426 Echeverria: You also said the man wore a mustache. 317 00:14:45,426 --> 00:14:47,887 Stuart: Now, I'm not sure about that. Um. 318 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:50,264 I think actually he may have shaved it off. 319 00:14:50,264 --> 00:14:52,058 Echeverria: Well, my question is, Mr. Markowitz, 320 00:14:52,058 --> 00:14:54,477 did he or did he not have a mustache? 321 00:14:54,477 --> 00:14:55,895 Now, why the hesitancy, Mr. Markowitz? 322 00:14:55,895 --> 00:14:57,271 Is it because you can't remember? 323 00:14:57,271 --> 00:14:58,856 Or is it because you and your wife 324 00:14:58,856 --> 00:15:00,233 were so drunk that night 325 00:15:00,233 --> 00:15:02,151 you can't be certain who you saw? 326 00:15:02,151 --> 00:15:04,070 Well, you testified you were on your way back from dinner. 327 00:15:04,070 --> 00:15:06,906 Now, didn't you share a bottle of wine? 328 00:15:06,906 --> 00:15:09,075 In fact, you two guys were pretty looped, weren't you? 329 00:15:09,075 --> 00:15:10,076 No, that's not the case. 330 00:15:10,076 --> 00:15:11,119 Come on, Mr. Markowitz. 331 00:15:11,119 --> 00:15:12,453 - Wait a minute. - Objection! 332 00:15:12,453 --> 00:15:13,788 Ann: Stop putting words in his mouth. 333 00:15:13,788 --> 00:15:15,748 - Your Honor-- - Mrs. Markowitz! 334 00:15:15,748 --> 00:15:17,959 He's posing compound questions and brow beating the witness. 335 00:15:17,959 --> 00:15:20,002 You're not the attorney of record here. Sit down. 336 00:15:20,002 --> 00:15:21,462 Come on. 337 00:15:21,462 --> 00:15:23,047 You can't let him get away with that. 338 00:15:23,047 --> 00:15:24,549 I'm not going to. 339 00:15:24,549 --> 00:15:26,467 Mr. Markowitz, given the trouble you're having 340 00:15:26,467 --> 00:15:29,053 with all this, how can you tell us that 341 00:15:29,053 --> 00:15:30,888 Robert Alden is the man who robbed you? 342 00:15:30,888 --> 00:15:34,851 We weren't drunk. And I'm almost positive that's the man. 343 00:15:34,851 --> 00:15:36,227 Echeverria: Well, "almost positive" doesn't put 344 00:15:36,227 --> 00:15:38,229 an innocent man in jail, Mr. Markowitz. 345 00:15:38,229 --> 00:15:40,982 Not until they suspend the constitution. 346 00:15:40,982 --> 00:15:42,150 Nothing further. 347 00:15:45,111 --> 00:15:46,612 What was I supposed to do? Lie? 348 00:15:46,612 --> 00:15:48,531 - I'm not accusing you. - You are accusing me! 349 00:15:48,531 --> 00:15:50,616 I'm not. You did the best you could. 350 00:15:50,616 --> 00:15:51,742 I just wish you hadn't let him him 351 00:15:51,742 --> 00:15:53,452 walk all over you, that's all. 352 00:15:53,452 --> 00:15:55,121 And you were so forceful, jumping up and objecting like-- 353 00:15:55,121 --> 00:15:56,789 Would you mind? 354 00:15:56,789 --> 00:15:59,041 Let's not a fight in the middle of a cafeteria, okay. 355 00:15:59,041 --> 00:16:00,418 Where would you rather have a fight? 356 00:16:00,418 --> 00:16:02,003 $4.35. 357 00:16:05,131 --> 00:16:06,591 Let's just drop it, Stuart. 358 00:16:06,591 --> 00:16:07,758 You don't want to talk about it, fine. 359 00:16:07,758 --> 00:16:10,344 - Good. - Fine. 360 00:16:10,344 --> 00:16:12,471 Jean on TV: Actors are asked to play less than heroic 361 00:16:12,471 --> 00:16:13,764 or unsympathetic parts all of the time, 362 00:16:13,764 --> 00:16:15,308 why the fuss over this one? 363 00:16:15,308 --> 00:16:16,934 Well, my client feels that playing the part 364 00:16:16,934 --> 00:16:19,520 of a cross-dresser will seriously damage his career. 365 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:21,397 But isn't it really the producers... 366 00:16:21,397 --> 00:16:24,525 You know, actually the camera puts about 10 pounds on you. 367 00:16:24,525 --> 00:16:25,776 Look, it's Arnie. 368 00:16:25,776 --> 00:16:27,195 ...what is one of the most 369 00:16:27,195 --> 00:16:29,197 critically acclaimed shows on television. 370 00:16:29,197 --> 00:16:32,325 I never saw anybody I knew on television before. 371 00:16:32,325 --> 00:16:33,367 Jean on TV: ...no doubt that being seen 372 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:35,036 in a dress will damage Jack... 373 00:16:35,036 --> 00:16:36,996 Rox, have you seen my other trial case? 374 00:16:36,996 --> 00:16:38,956 - Arnie? Roxanne: It's in the closet. 375 00:16:38,956 --> 00:16:40,458 Arnie on TV: Let me ask you something. 376 00:16:40,458 --> 00:16:42,376 What would have happened to John Wayne's career 377 00:16:42,376 --> 00:16:44,754 if instead of playing the part of a war hero, 378 00:16:44,754 --> 00:16:46,047 he'd played a drag queen? 379 00:16:46,047 --> 00:16:47,798 [all laughing] Arnie on TV: Thank you. 380 00:16:47,798 --> 00:16:50,218 Jean: Arnold Becker is due back in court tomorrow 381 00:16:50,218 --> 00:16:53,387 when producer Jamie Needham is scheduled to take the stand. 382 00:16:53,387 --> 00:16:56,390 From Los Angeles County Court, I'm Jean Kasabian. 383 00:16:56,390 --> 00:16:59,560 Arnie? How can, how can you be... 384 00:16:59,560 --> 00:17:02,230 There and, and here at the same time? 385 00:17:02,230 --> 00:17:05,066 - See ya. - I'm late for court, Benny. 386 00:17:05,066 --> 00:17:07,193 I think I'll let Roxanne explain that to you. 387 00:17:07,193 --> 00:17:09,487 [office telephone ringing] 388 00:17:09,487 --> 00:17:11,822 They interviewed Arnie yesterday, Benny. 389 00:17:11,822 --> 00:17:15,159 What we're seeing here is a-- a videotape. 390 00:17:17,703 --> 00:17:18,788 [office telephone ringing] 391 00:17:20,831 --> 00:17:23,960 Benny, how was your date with Ivy? 392 00:17:25,378 --> 00:17:27,546 [shrugs] Okay. 393 00:17:27,546 --> 00:17:30,466 Just okay? 394 00:17:30,466 --> 00:17:33,427 [sighs] Well... 395 00:17:33,427 --> 00:17:36,264 We didn't really have that much to talk about. 396 00:17:36,264 --> 00:17:39,475 People don't always hit it off on their first date, Benny. 397 00:17:39,475 --> 00:17:42,019 I thought we would. [sighs] 398 00:17:42,019 --> 00:17:45,439 She just kept worrying about not getting home too late. 399 00:17:45,439 --> 00:17:48,276 She, ah, lives with her parents. 400 00:17:48,276 --> 00:17:49,902 You took a first step. 401 00:17:49,902 --> 00:17:51,237 That's lot more important than whether 402 00:17:51,237 --> 00:17:53,239 or not this one date worked out. 403 00:17:53,239 --> 00:17:56,409 Believe me, I've kissed a lot more frogs than princes. 404 00:17:56,409 --> 00:17:58,536 [office telephone ringing] 405 00:17:58,536 --> 00:18:01,664 No, Benny, no. That's just a saying. 406 00:18:01,664 --> 00:18:03,332 Um. 407 00:18:03,332 --> 00:18:06,127 I mean that you'll go out with different people 408 00:18:06,127 --> 00:18:08,421 and some you'll like better than others. 409 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:09,839 And some you'll only like after 410 00:18:09,839 --> 00:18:11,257 you know them for a little while. 411 00:18:11,257 --> 00:18:13,884 That might even happen with Ivy. 412 00:18:13,884 --> 00:18:15,428 I don't think so. 413 00:18:15,428 --> 00:18:18,931 [laughing] 414 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:21,809 It would be self-defeating for me to ruin his image. 415 00:18:21,809 --> 00:18:23,477 Jamie: The success of our show depends 416 00:18:23,477 --> 00:18:25,271 on a large part on his public appeal. 417 00:18:25,271 --> 00:18:26,647 And you didn't feel that it 418 00:18:26,647 --> 00:18:28,149 would be compromising that appeal 419 00:18:28,149 --> 00:18:29,859 to have him dressed in women's clothing? 420 00:18:29,859 --> 00:18:31,736 Jamie: It's a nighttime soap. 421 00:18:31,736 --> 00:18:34,155 All our characters have perversities. 422 00:18:34,155 --> 00:18:35,865 And our viewers love them. 423 00:18:35,865 --> 00:18:37,450 Thank you, Ms. Needham, that's all. 424 00:18:41,454 --> 00:18:43,914 Miss Needham, isn't it true 425 00:18:43,914 --> 00:18:45,541 that you and my client engaged in a bitter 426 00:18:45,541 --> 00:18:47,043 contract dispute before this season? 427 00:18:47,043 --> 00:18:48,544 It was negotiations. 428 00:18:48,544 --> 00:18:50,129 I certainly harbor no bitterness. 429 00:18:50,129 --> 00:18:51,672 Arnie: Oh, come on, Ms. Needham. 430 00:18:51,672 --> 00:18:53,090 One of his demands was they direct 431 00:18:53,090 --> 00:18:54,884 three episodes next year, right? 432 00:18:54,884 --> 00:18:57,511 And you found that totally unacceptable, didn't you? 433 00:18:57,511 --> 00:19:00,181 I objected to the notion of an actor being vested 434 00:19:00,181 --> 00:19:02,141 with directing responsibilities, yes. 435 00:19:02,141 --> 00:19:03,684 And the network forced you to cave in 436 00:19:03,684 --> 00:19:05,144 because they knew he was more important 437 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:06,771 to the show than you, right? 438 00:19:06,771 --> 00:19:08,564 Objection! What's the relevance of this? 439 00:19:08,564 --> 00:19:10,191 Arnie: I'll tell you the relevance! 440 00:19:10,191 --> 00:19:12,318 She perceives my client as a threat to her control. 441 00:19:12,318 --> 00:19:14,779 So she is trying to humiliate him with storylines 442 00:19:14,779 --> 00:19:17,114 to induce him to breach his contract. 443 00:19:17,114 --> 00:19:19,408 He's no threat to me! I made him! 444 00:19:19,408 --> 00:19:21,827 You made me?! You didn't make me. 445 00:19:21,827 --> 00:19:24,497 Sit down, Mr. Seiling, or I'll throw you out of here. 446 00:19:24,497 --> 00:19:26,499 I oughta just write you out completely. 447 00:19:26,499 --> 00:19:28,292 - I'd win an Emmy for it! - Miss Needham-- 448 00:19:28,292 --> 00:19:29,585 I'll stop the whole damn show! 449 00:19:29,585 --> 00:19:31,337 You'll do what I tell you to do. 450 00:19:31,337 --> 00:19:33,547 Your Honor, this woman's malicious is self evident. 451 00:19:33,547 --> 00:19:36,509 Everybody shut up! 452 00:19:36,509 --> 00:19:37,551 [woman in audience clears throat] 453 00:19:40,221 --> 00:19:41,305 Judge, I'd like to call my client to the stand now. 454 00:19:41,305 --> 00:19:42,932 What? 455 00:19:42,932 --> 00:19:46,519 This is a motion session, Mr. Becker, not a trial. 456 00:19:46,519 --> 00:19:48,104 And your case is so weak 457 00:19:48,104 --> 00:19:49,980 I don't see what possible good it would do? 458 00:19:49,980 --> 00:19:51,357 I know it's unorthodox, Judge, 459 00:19:51,357 --> 00:19:53,401 but she's had a chance to have her say. 460 00:19:53,401 --> 00:19:54,819 Arnie: I think in the interest of justice, 461 00:19:54,819 --> 00:19:56,779 Mr. Seiling should have his chance, as well. 462 00:19:56,779 --> 00:20:00,991 Well, then I'm gonna want a day to prepare just like he got. 463 00:20:00,991 --> 00:20:03,369 Alright, we reconvene tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. 464 00:20:03,369 --> 00:20:06,038 Judge McGrath: And this is the last day. I mean it. 465 00:20:06,038 --> 00:20:08,165 I'm gonna give this guy 10 minutes and that's it. 466 00:20:08,165 --> 00:20:11,001 After that, no more witnesses! 467 00:20:11,001 --> 00:20:13,921 [elevator dings] 468 00:20:13,921 --> 00:20:15,172 [car beeps] 469 00:20:18,134 --> 00:20:19,176 [car beeps] 470 00:20:21,137 --> 00:20:22,513 [car tires screeching in distance] 471 00:20:26,350 --> 00:20:27,601 Miss Needham. 472 00:20:27,601 --> 00:20:29,145 Mr. Becker. 473 00:20:29,145 --> 00:20:31,647 - Nice car. - Thank you. 474 00:20:31,647 --> 00:20:33,691 Arnie: Every time I see it, 475 00:20:33,691 --> 00:20:36,652 I see you driving down the Coast Highway totally naked. 476 00:20:36,652 --> 00:20:39,488 Soft shiny hair flying in the wind, 477 00:20:39,488 --> 00:20:42,199 double clutching. 478 00:20:42,199 --> 00:20:43,409 Down shifting. 479 00:20:43,409 --> 00:20:45,369 Stop. 480 00:20:45,369 --> 00:20:48,289 Kiss me. 481 00:20:48,289 --> 00:20:49,373 Not here. 482 00:20:51,584 --> 00:20:52,960 Come on. 483 00:20:52,960 --> 00:20:54,378 There's no one around. 484 00:20:58,591 --> 00:21:00,426 [kissing] 485 00:21:08,642 --> 00:21:10,519 [vehicles rumbling] 486 00:21:13,063 --> 00:21:14,732 Michael: Anyway, she quit. 487 00:21:14,732 --> 00:21:16,484 What's she gonna do? 488 00:21:16,484 --> 00:21:19,028 I don't know. Look for another job, I guess. 489 00:21:19,028 --> 00:21:21,280 What the hell is this check from Jack Seiling? 490 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:22,698 Uh, must be our fee, Leland? 491 00:21:22,698 --> 00:21:24,450 It's for $100,000. 492 00:21:24,450 --> 00:21:26,368 - What?! - A 100 grand? 493 00:21:26,368 --> 00:21:28,913 Yeah, I negotiated a flat rate and he accepted it. 494 00:21:28,913 --> 00:21:30,748 Well who the hell in his right mind would agree 495 00:21:30,748 --> 00:21:33,000 to pay it all up front, especially an amount like that? 496 00:21:33,000 --> 00:21:34,293 I wouldn't know. 497 00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:36,045 Well, tell me what you do know, 498 00:21:36,045 --> 00:21:39,006 or I'll call the client myself. 499 00:21:39,006 --> 00:21:40,633 Okay. 500 00:21:40,633 --> 00:21:42,718 The money's coming from the studio. 501 00:21:42,718 --> 00:21:46,639 This injunction hearing isn't exactly adversarial. 502 00:21:46,639 --> 00:21:48,098 What's that supposed to mean? 503 00:21:48,098 --> 00:21:50,351 It means that this... [sighs] 504 00:21:50,351 --> 00:21:52,645 Well, this whole thing has sort of been staged 505 00:21:52,645 --> 00:21:54,355 to generate publicity for the show. 506 00:21:54,355 --> 00:21:56,065 - Staged? - What?! 507 00:21:56,065 --> 00:21:57,900 Yeah, we figured a little courtroom fireworks. 508 00:21:57,900 --> 00:21:59,151 When they call the newscasts, 509 00:21:59,151 --> 00:22:00,486 maybe boost the ratings a little. 510 00:22:00,486 --> 00:22:01,862 So the producer, the actor, 511 00:22:01,862 --> 00:22:04,281 and me, we, uh... 512 00:22:04,281 --> 00:22:06,700 We-- we kind of put on a little show. 513 00:22:06,700 --> 00:22:08,911 - Arnie, that's fraud. - Nobody got hurt. 514 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:10,704 We used a couple hours of court time, what's the harm? 515 00:22:10,704 --> 00:22:11,914 I'll tell you the harm! 516 00:22:11,914 --> 00:22:13,541 Apart from getting you disbarred, 517 00:22:13,541 --> 00:22:15,459 it could ruin the reputation of this firm! 518 00:22:15,459 --> 00:22:18,170 - You're overreacting, Leland. - He's not overreacting. 519 00:22:18,170 --> 00:22:20,756 What you did was unethical and probably illegal. 520 00:22:20,756 --> 00:22:23,509 We're talking about one stupid little hearing. 521 00:22:23,509 --> 00:22:26,470 This money's completely unearned and it's going back! 522 00:22:26,470 --> 00:22:27,638 Leland-- 523 00:22:27,638 --> 00:22:29,306 That money has been very earned. 524 00:22:29,306 --> 00:22:31,100 For 100 grand the producers bought themselves 525 00:22:31,100 --> 00:22:33,310 over a million dollars worth of advertising. 526 00:22:33,310 --> 00:22:35,062 Arnie: This could turn a fledgling replacement series 527 00:22:35,062 --> 00:22:36,772 into a five-year hit. 528 00:22:36,772 --> 00:22:39,024 Leland: This money is tainted and as head of this firm 529 00:22:39,024 --> 00:22:40,901 it's my decision not to accept it! 530 00:22:40,901 --> 00:22:43,112 As a partner, I say you have no right to do that! 531 00:22:43,112 --> 00:22:45,573 Well, it's too late. I've already voted. 532 00:22:45,573 --> 00:22:47,116 [paper rips] Ah. 533 00:22:47,116 --> 00:22:48,701 Damn it, Leland! 534 00:22:48,701 --> 00:22:50,035 Maybe I should give you my resignation! 535 00:22:50,035 --> 00:22:51,745 Only if you really mean it, 536 00:22:51,745 --> 00:22:54,206 because that I might not tear up. 537 00:22:54,206 --> 00:22:55,541 [door opens] 538 00:22:55,541 --> 00:22:56,667 [office telephone ringing] 539 00:23:00,921 --> 00:23:02,673 [door slams shut] Have you gone nuts? 540 00:23:02,673 --> 00:23:04,508 Look, technically, Jack Seiling 541 00:23:04,508 --> 00:23:05,926 instructed me to bring that action. 542 00:23:05,926 --> 00:23:07,386 It is not incumbent upon the lawyer 543 00:23:07,386 --> 00:23:09,138 to flush out the motives of his client. 544 00:23:09,138 --> 00:23:11,098 Oh, come on, Arnie. You're a player in a scam here. 545 00:23:11,098 --> 00:23:13,976 A completely harmless one, where nobody gets hurt 546 00:23:13,976 --> 00:23:16,312 and more importantly, nobody gets caught. 547 00:23:16,312 --> 00:23:17,521 That's not the point and you know it! 548 00:23:17,521 --> 00:23:19,398 It is the point, Michael! 549 00:23:19,398 --> 00:23:20,983 Everybody's around here is worried about 550 00:23:20,983 --> 00:23:23,193 the firm's exposure. I'm telling you, there is none. 551 00:23:23,193 --> 00:23:25,779 Our concern is the dishonesty, Arnie. 552 00:23:25,779 --> 00:23:28,824 Hey, look! I could've kept the big fee for myself, 553 00:23:28,824 --> 00:23:30,409 paid the firm my hourly rate and nobody would have been 554 00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:32,036 the wiser, but I didn't. 555 00:23:32,036 --> 00:23:34,204 Because fundamentally, I'm not dishonest. 556 00:23:34,204 --> 00:23:37,499 Arnie: Fundamentally, I do care about the people around here. 557 00:23:37,499 --> 00:23:39,251 I'm telling you, this is a huge inroad 558 00:23:39,251 --> 00:23:42,046 into entertainment law for us, an entire new practice. 559 00:23:42,046 --> 00:23:44,673 And I'm telling you, that we don't want it that bad. 560 00:23:50,804 --> 00:23:53,182 Thank you very much for all of this support. 561 00:23:53,182 --> 00:23:55,976 But since nobody elected you moral guardian, 562 00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:59,813 why don't you just go do your preaching someplace else? 563 00:23:59,813 --> 00:24:01,190 [door opens] 564 00:24:01,190 --> 00:24:03,025 [office telephone ringing] 565 00:24:03,025 --> 00:24:05,194 You really don't get this, do you? 566 00:24:05,194 --> 00:24:07,780 [Michael sighs] 567 00:24:07,780 --> 00:24:08,864 [door slams] 568 00:24:11,325 --> 00:24:15,287 Benny, there's someone named Ivy here to see you. 569 00:24:16,497 --> 00:24:18,916 Ivy? 570 00:24:18,916 --> 00:24:20,334 What does she want? 571 00:24:20,334 --> 00:24:21,502 She didn't say. 572 00:24:23,420 --> 00:24:26,215 I still have a lot of work to do here. 573 00:24:26,215 --> 00:24:28,008 Benny, you have a visitor. 574 00:24:28,008 --> 00:24:30,552 Nobody would mind if you take a few minutes off. 575 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:34,807 [office telephone ringing] 576 00:24:40,020 --> 00:24:42,022 [door opens] 577 00:24:42,022 --> 00:24:45,609 Receptionist: Can you hold a moment? 578 00:24:45,609 --> 00:24:48,070 Hi, Benny. 579 00:24:48,070 --> 00:24:49,905 What are you doing here? 580 00:24:49,905 --> 00:24:53,242 I brought you some cookies. 581 00:24:53,242 --> 00:24:54,451 Thank you. 582 00:24:56,286 --> 00:25:00,290 Are you coming to the center tonight? 583 00:25:00,290 --> 00:25:02,793 I don't know. 584 00:25:02,793 --> 00:25:05,004 I want you to. 585 00:25:05,004 --> 00:25:07,339 I said, I don't know. 586 00:25:07,339 --> 00:25:12,845 Um, I have to, uh, get back to work. 587 00:25:12,845 --> 00:25:14,138 Can I help? 588 00:25:14,138 --> 00:25:18,308 No, you-- y-- you have to go. 589 00:25:18,308 --> 00:25:21,061 Benny: I have to get back to work well r-- right now. 590 00:25:21,061 --> 00:25:24,356 - Maybe I can wait here. - Benny: No, you can't. 591 00:25:24,356 --> 00:25:27,776 [dramatic music] I don't like you coming here. 592 00:25:27,776 --> 00:25:29,737 I'm sorry. 593 00:25:29,737 --> 00:25:32,656 Benny: I'm not allowed to have people like you coming here! 594 00:25:32,656 --> 00:25:34,783 Y-- you have to go! 595 00:25:34,783 --> 00:25:36,660 I'll get into trouble! 596 00:25:36,660 --> 00:25:39,496 You have to go! Right now! 597 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:42,875 [sighs] 598 00:25:47,588 --> 00:25:51,508 Just a few questions, Ms. Kelsey. 599 00:25:51,508 --> 00:25:53,886 On direct examination you told Mr. Debente 600 00:25:53,886 --> 00:25:56,096 that the man who robbed you wore a mustache, 601 00:25:56,096 --> 00:25:57,264 neatly groomed. 602 00:25:57,264 --> 00:25:58,724 Correct. 603 00:25:58,724 --> 00:25:59,725 Echeverria: And you're quite sure of that? 604 00:25:59,725 --> 00:26:01,060 Ann: Positive. 605 00:26:01,060 --> 00:26:03,562 Mmm. 606 00:26:03,562 --> 00:26:05,105 Your husband testified yesterday 607 00:26:05,105 --> 00:26:06,982 that he couldn't remember a mustache. 608 00:26:06,982 --> 00:26:11,528 Now, is it your testimony under oath that he's... 609 00:26:11,528 --> 00:26:13,572 - Mistaken? - No. 610 00:26:13,572 --> 00:26:15,949 You also told the police that the man wore a blue blazer 611 00:26:15,949 --> 00:26:17,785 and, your husband said it was green. 612 00:26:17,785 --> 00:26:19,036 It was blue. 613 00:26:19,036 --> 00:26:20,204 Now, tell me, Ms. Kelsey, is it 614 00:26:20,204 --> 00:26:21,580 your experience of your husband 615 00:26:21,580 --> 00:26:23,749 that he is not a very keen observer? 616 00:26:23,749 --> 00:26:25,375 No. 617 00:26:25,375 --> 00:26:26,960 Echeverria: Well, then who's right and whose wrong? 618 00:26:26,960 --> 00:26:29,171 Or are you talking about two different blazers? 619 00:26:29,171 --> 00:26:32,508 If you'd let me answer the question. 620 00:26:32,508 --> 00:26:34,927 Ann: First of all, you're talking about details. 621 00:26:34,927 --> 00:26:36,762 Both of us saw the same man. 622 00:26:36,762 --> 00:26:38,764 Echeverria: Yes, but aren't appearances made up of details? 623 00:26:38,764 --> 00:26:40,349 Of course, but you're asking me 624 00:26:40,349 --> 00:26:42,226 to characterize my husband as incompetent. 625 00:26:42,226 --> 00:26:46,230 No. No, I'm asking if the robber wore a blue blazer. 626 00:26:46,230 --> 00:26:47,773 Asked and answered! 627 00:26:47,773 --> 00:26:49,233 Are you now making objections 628 00:26:49,233 --> 00:26:51,151 as well as answering the questions? 629 00:26:51,151 --> 00:26:56,365 What color was the blazer, Ms. Kelsey? 630 00:26:56,365 --> 00:26:57,616 - Blue. - Thank you. 631 00:26:57,616 --> 00:26:59,201 No further questions. 632 00:26:59,201 --> 00:27:00,869 Debende: Prosecution rests, Your Honor. 633 00:27:00,869 --> 00:27:02,955 The defense calls Robert Alden. 634 00:27:02,955 --> 00:27:04,331 You're excused, Ms. Kelsey. 635 00:27:11,547 --> 00:27:14,341 Echeverria: Mr. Alden, how are you presently employed? 636 00:27:14,341 --> 00:27:15,676 I drive the limousine. 637 00:27:15,676 --> 00:27:17,177 And how long have you being do that? 638 00:27:17,177 --> 00:27:19,138 Uh, three years, sir. 639 00:27:19,138 --> 00:27:23,225 I show you a gold Rolex watch 640 00:27:23,225 --> 00:27:25,769 and I ask you if you recognize it. 641 00:27:25,769 --> 00:27:27,396 I do. 642 00:27:27,396 --> 00:27:29,064 Now, did you ever rob anyone at gunpoint 643 00:27:29,064 --> 00:27:30,607 in order procure this watch? 644 00:27:30,607 --> 00:27:32,734 God, no, no, the truth is, 645 00:27:32,734 --> 00:27:35,445 I bought that watch from a guy on the street. 646 00:27:35,445 --> 00:27:36,864 Robert: I don't know if you're familiar 647 00:27:36,864 --> 00:27:38,115 with the limousine business, 648 00:27:38,115 --> 00:27:39,658 but a driver spends a lot of time 649 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:42,494 outside restaurants, places like that. 650 00:27:42,494 --> 00:27:46,081 Well, you're vulnerable to a street people, hustlers. 651 00:27:46,081 --> 00:27:49,585 A-- anyway, this guy told me he had a Rolex watch for sale. 652 00:27:49,585 --> 00:27:51,086 And you agreed to buy it? 653 00:27:51,086 --> 00:27:52,588 Robert: I was sure it was a knock-off. 654 00:27:52,588 --> 00:27:54,673 He was asking $75 for it. 655 00:27:54,673 --> 00:27:57,301 I know I should've known better. 656 00:27:57,301 --> 00:28:00,012 A-- a-- and I feel terrible that I played any part 657 00:28:00,012 --> 00:28:02,389 in these people's misfortune. 658 00:28:02,389 --> 00:28:05,392 This man. Had you ever seen him before? 659 00:28:05,392 --> 00:28:06,727 Robert: Never, nor since. 660 00:28:06,727 --> 00:28:07,978 Echeverria: And what happened next? 661 00:28:07,978 --> 00:28:09,855 Well, I, uh, I wore the watch 662 00:28:09,855 --> 00:28:11,315 for a couple of days. 663 00:28:11,315 --> 00:28:13,901 And, um, one of the guys at the garage saw it 664 00:28:13,901 --> 00:28:16,153 and told me it looked like a real Rolex, 665 00:28:16,153 --> 00:28:17,487 that I should have it apprised. 666 00:28:17,487 --> 00:28:19,281 He sent me over to a friend of his. 667 00:28:19,281 --> 00:28:21,700 - And that would be Mr. Webb? - Right. 668 00:28:21,700 --> 00:28:25,495 And Mr. Webb told me how valuable the watch was. 669 00:28:25,495 --> 00:28:27,664 So, all of a sudden I'm standing there 670 00:28:27,664 --> 00:28:29,917 with this incredibly valuable time piece, 671 00:28:29,917 --> 00:28:34,296 and Mr. Webb asks me if I'd take $3,500 for it. 672 00:28:34,296 --> 00:28:38,050 [chuckles] He could've knocked me flat at that point. 673 00:28:38,050 --> 00:28:39,509 Did it ever occur to you that you might 674 00:28:39,509 --> 00:28:41,470 be trafficking in stolen merchandise? 675 00:28:41,470 --> 00:28:42,596 No, sir. 676 00:28:42,596 --> 00:28:44,514 Not until the cops came 677 00:28:44,514 --> 00:28:46,767 to the garage and arrested me. 678 00:28:46,767 --> 00:28:49,436 I-- I know I exercised bad judgment, 679 00:28:49,436 --> 00:28:51,980 but I am not a criminal. 680 00:28:51,980 --> 00:28:54,149 I-- I-- I've never been in trouble in my life. 681 00:28:54,149 --> 00:28:56,568 [door opens] Maybe I could have done little better 682 00:28:56,568 --> 00:28:58,403 if you hadn't laid such a poor foundation. 683 00:28:58,403 --> 00:29:00,113 Oh, it's my fault, I see. 684 00:29:00,113 --> 00:29:01,990 Let's just say you didn't help the situation. 685 00:29:01,990 --> 00:29:02,991 And you did. 686 00:29:02,991 --> 00:29:04,368 I didn't say that. 687 00:29:04,368 --> 00:29:05,744 - Let's just drop it, okay? - Me? 688 00:29:05,744 --> 00:29:06,995 You're the one who brought it up. 689 00:29:06,995 --> 00:29:08,705 I said, I'd rather not discuss it. 690 00:29:08,705 --> 00:29:10,457 Alright. 691 00:29:10,457 --> 00:29:12,084 Thank you. 692 00:29:12,084 --> 00:29:14,920 Knows how to dish it out but doesn't know how to take it. 693 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:17,881 - What's that supposed to mean? - Nothing. 694 00:29:17,881 --> 00:29:19,049 [door shuts] 695 00:29:21,468 --> 00:29:23,136 [soft music] 696 00:29:23,136 --> 00:29:25,389 Jamie: I mean, what's the point of giving it back? 697 00:29:25,389 --> 00:29:28,266 - What's it prove? - Exactly. 698 00:29:28,266 --> 00:29:31,103 It'll just go back in the corporate coffer. 699 00:29:31,103 --> 00:29:32,729 Exactly. 700 00:29:32,729 --> 00:29:34,898 And with the publicity we're getting, 701 00:29:34,898 --> 00:29:36,733 it's a drop in the ocean. 702 00:29:36,733 --> 00:29:38,860 If you're think you're getting publicity now, 703 00:29:38,860 --> 00:29:40,779 just wait till I put Jack Seiling on the stand. 704 00:29:40,779 --> 00:29:42,114 Front page? 705 00:29:42,114 --> 00:29:43,615 It's a good shot. 706 00:29:43,615 --> 00:29:46,994 You play your part, and he plays his. 707 00:29:46,994 --> 00:29:50,622 There's no way this stays in the entertainment section. 708 00:29:50,622 --> 00:29:54,376 By the way, it's not true, is it? 709 00:29:54,376 --> 00:29:56,128 What? 710 00:29:56,128 --> 00:29:57,713 That the you two of you had an affair, 711 00:29:57,713 --> 00:29:59,339 it went sour and you paid him back 712 00:29:59,339 --> 00:30:02,926 by putting him in a dress and a pair of pantyhose. 713 00:30:02,926 --> 00:30:04,428 Are you kidding? 714 00:30:04,428 --> 00:30:07,973 You know, I'd never get involved with an actor. 715 00:30:07,973 --> 00:30:12,894 Money aside, Arnie, I really am in your debt. 716 00:30:12,894 --> 00:30:14,730 And if we're finished here now, 717 00:30:14,730 --> 00:30:19,443 I'd like to discuss a payment schedule on the ride home. 718 00:30:19,443 --> 00:30:21,194 [soft music continues] 719 00:30:21,194 --> 00:30:24,740 Let me make a quick trip to the little boy's room. 720 00:30:24,740 --> 00:30:26,450 [kisses] I'll be back in a sec. 721 00:30:30,454 --> 00:30:32,789 - Hi. - Hi. 722 00:30:32,789 --> 00:30:33,832 [zipper] 723 00:30:33,832 --> 00:30:35,959 [sighs] 724 00:30:35,959 --> 00:30:37,669 - Arnold Becker? - Yes. 725 00:30:37,669 --> 00:30:40,630 I'm Special Investigator Hamel, this is Detective Miller. 726 00:30:40,630 --> 00:30:42,340 We're attached to the Entertainment Fraud Division 727 00:30:42,340 --> 00:30:43,967 of the District Attorney's Office. 728 00:30:43,967 --> 00:30:45,886 - You're under arrest. - What? 729 00:30:45,886 --> 00:30:47,262 You have the right to remain silent. 730 00:30:47,262 --> 00:30:48,764 You have the right to an attorney. 731 00:30:48,764 --> 00:30:50,807 Well, hold on. Hold on. 732 00:30:50,807 --> 00:30:51,975 There must be some sort of mistake here. 733 00:30:51,975 --> 00:30:53,185 What are the charges? 734 00:30:53,185 --> 00:30:54,644 Pertaining to your action 735 00:30:54,644 --> 00:30:57,022 Seiling versus Steinmetz-Needham Productions, 736 00:30:57,022 --> 00:30:59,066 fraudulent use of legal process. 737 00:30:59,066 --> 00:31:03,570 Conspiracy to commit fraud against California State Court. 738 00:31:03,570 --> 00:31:05,072 Oh, God. 739 00:31:05,072 --> 00:31:06,323 You're gonna have to come with us, sir. 740 00:31:06,323 --> 00:31:07,824 Assume the position. 741 00:31:07,824 --> 00:31:10,243 - Hey, come on, I-- - Assume the position! 742 00:31:10,243 --> 00:31:13,455 Lighten up, Leo. Let the guy zip his pants up for god sake. 743 00:31:13,455 --> 00:31:16,875 Guys, please just... give me this one break here. 744 00:31:16,875 --> 00:31:18,627 I mean, w-- where am I going? 745 00:31:18,627 --> 00:31:22,047 I-- I'll surrender myself tomorrow. I swear. Just... 746 00:31:22,047 --> 00:31:23,799 If you let me walk out of here right now... 747 00:31:23,799 --> 00:31:25,467 I'll owe you forever. 748 00:31:25,467 --> 00:31:28,303 - Can't do it, Ace. - Just hold it. Leo, hold it. 749 00:31:28,303 --> 00:31:32,015 You're like a well-known divorce attorney, right? 750 00:31:32,015 --> 00:31:33,266 Right. 751 00:31:36,853 --> 00:31:39,481 I don't know, Leo. Maybe this guy could help me out. 752 00:31:39,481 --> 00:31:41,691 - Are you getting a divorce? - Yeah. 753 00:31:41,691 --> 00:31:44,486 Look, I could handle this for you. I'll bury her. 754 00:31:44,486 --> 00:31:47,155 Arnie: She'll never know what hit her. 755 00:31:47,155 --> 00:31:49,950 Don't cuff him, Leo. This guy is gonna save my bacon. 756 00:31:49,950 --> 00:31:52,119 Look, we let you go tonight, 757 00:31:52,119 --> 00:31:53,537 you present yourself tomorrow morning, 758 00:31:53,537 --> 00:31:55,163 11:00 a.m. sharp, at the office 759 00:31:55,163 --> 00:31:56,581 of the Special Investigations. 760 00:31:56,581 --> 00:31:57,833 - You be there. - I swear! 761 00:31:57,833 --> 00:31:59,209 Leo: I don't like it. 762 00:31:59,209 --> 00:32:00,669 Come on, Leo, where else am I gonna find 763 00:32:00,669 --> 00:32:03,547 a shark like this to handle my divorce? 764 00:32:03,547 --> 00:32:06,424 Leo: Okay. But I'm doing this for you. Not this creep. 765 00:32:06,424 --> 00:32:08,927 God bless you. God bless you both. 766 00:32:08,927 --> 00:32:12,305 Tomorrow, 11:00 sharp, be there. 767 00:32:12,305 --> 00:32:16,143 - Or I swear-- - I will! Yeah, I will! I will! 768 00:32:16,143 --> 00:32:19,062 Okay, counselor. 769 00:32:21,982 --> 00:32:24,067 I don't expect you to understand this. 770 00:32:24,067 --> 00:32:26,361 [tap water running] 771 00:32:26,361 --> 00:32:28,655 But my life has just turned to crap. 772 00:32:28,655 --> 00:32:31,074 [breathes deeply] 773 00:32:37,664 --> 00:32:39,124 [door opens] 774 00:32:39,124 --> 00:32:40,917 [office telephone ringing] 775 00:32:40,917 --> 00:32:43,295 [door slams] 776 00:32:43,295 --> 00:32:45,672 What's going on? 777 00:32:45,672 --> 00:32:47,257 Tell him, Arnold. 778 00:32:49,926 --> 00:32:51,678 Last night two cops working at the D.A.'s office 779 00:32:51,678 --> 00:32:53,889 tried to arrest me. 780 00:32:53,889 --> 00:32:55,599 What for? 781 00:32:55,599 --> 00:32:58,143 Fraudulent use of process, conspiracy to commit a fraud. 782 00:32:58,143 --> 00:32:59,895 Arnie: They found out the whole story about Jack Seiling 783 00:32:59,895 --> 00:33:01,688 and "Consenting Adults." 784 00:33:01,688 --> 00:33:03,398 Michael, I've got to surrender myself at 11 o'clock 785 00:33:03,398 --> 00:33:04,816 this morning. You go to go down there with me. 786 00:33:04,816 --> 00:33:06,568 Yeah, yeah, sure. I'll go with you. 787 00:33:06,568 --> 00:33:08,612 I-- I mean, I know, I know that I brought this on myself. 788 00:33:08,612 --> 00:33:10,864 Yeah, you sure hell did. You brought it on all of us. 789 00:33:10,864 --> 00:33:13,742 I know, I know, and I'm sorry but can we do down there 790 00:33:13,742 --> 00:33:15,577 and explain it away as mistake in judgment? 791 00:33:15,577 --> 00:33:17,078 We'll say th-- that I've been under stress, 792 00:33:17,078 --> 00:33:19,039 th-- that I've been taking pain killers-- 793 00:33:19,039 --> 00:33:21,166 I'll get into therapy. Michael, I'll do anything. 794 00:33:21,166 --> 00:33:23,710 Oh, why don't we wait to see what we're up against first? 795 00:33:23,710 --> 00:33:25,337 Yeah, truthfully, I think 796 00:33:25,337 --> 00:33:26,963 you're overreacting just a little a bit. 797 00:33:26,963 --> 00:33:28,924 - Do you think so? - Oh, absolutely. 798 00:33:28,924 --> 00:33:30,967 I mean, hey, what's the worst case scenario here? 799 00:33:30,967 --> 00:33:32,594 [nervously chuckles] I don't know. 800 00:33:32,594 --> 00:33:35,972 - Uh, a year. - A ye-- a year? 801 00:33:35,972 --> 00:33:37,891 Minimum security, full library, 802 00:33:37,891 --> 00:33:39,142 visiting privileges, the works. 803 00:33:39,142 --> 00:33:40,769 [stammering] 804 00:33:40,769 --> 00:33:43,104 You're saying that they could jail me for a year? 805 00:33:43,104 --> 00:33:45,607 Oh, wait a minute. That's the worst case scenario. 806 00:33:45,607 --> 00:33:49,194 The truth is, well, I think that payment of a fine 807 00:33:49,194 --> 00:33:51,988 and permanent disbarment would be more than enough for them. 808 00:33:51,988 --> 00:33:54,199 [stammering] What am I gonna do? 809 00:33:54,199 --> 00:33:56,576 I mean, I've just screwed up my entire life then. 810 00:33:56,576 --> 00:33:59,371 Wait a minute. Did Hamel tell you to bring a toothbrush? 811 00:33:59,371 --> 00:34:00,872 No. He didn't tell me to take a-- 812 00:34:04,042 --> 00:34:07,212 How did you know that his name was Hamel? 813 00:34:07,212 --> 00:34:09,047 [laughing] 814 00:34:09,047 --> 00:34:10,924 Oh, you bastard. 815 00:34:10,924 --> 00:34:12,217 This was a practical joke? 816 00:34:12,217 --> 00:34:17,180 [laughing] And flawlessly executed. 817 00:34:17,180 --> 00:34:19,099 And you let me sweat this all night? 818 00:34:19,099 --> 00:34:20,684 Michael, take a loot at my eyes, they are totally puffed. 819 00:34:20,684 --> 00:34:22,018 Plus which, do you know what this 820 00:34:22,018 --> 00:34:23,770 kind of stress does to my system? 821 00:34:23,770 --> 00:34:27,107 Five days from now I'll be looking at a high colonic. 822 00:34:27,107 --> 00:34:28,441 Arnie: Leland, where you in on this? 823 00:34:28,441 --> 00:34:30,944 No. No, I wasn't. 824 00:34:30,944 --> 00:34:33,530 And I don't personally think is a fit topic for jokes. 825 00:34:33,530 --> 00:34:34,823 [clears throat] 826 00:34:34,823 --> 00:34:36,825 [Arnie chuckles] Well, at least 827 00:34:36,825 --> 00:34:38,827 thank God it's over. 828 00:34:38,827 --> 00:34:41,329 Leland: Not quite yet. 829 00:34:41,329 --> 00:34:45,041 What time are you due in court? 830 00:34:45,041 --> 00:34:46,334 [sighs] 831 00:34:48,586 --> 00:34:50,630 [sighs] 832 00:34:50,630 --> 00:34:52,007 Excuse me, can I get-- 833 00:34:52,007 --> 00:34:53,591 I'm sorry. 834 00:34:53,591 --> 00:34:55,135 Alright, let's get on with it. 835 00:34:55,135 --> 00:34:57,220 Mr. Becker, will you get your guy up here 836 00:34:57,220 --> 00:35:00,849 and I am warning everybody, no more outbursts. 837 00:35:02,434 --> 00:35:04,436 Your Honor, this time I move to withdraw 838 00:35:04,436 --> 00:35:05,854 the plaintiff's application 839 00:35:05,854 --> 00:35:08,023 for a temporary restraining order. 840 00:35:08,023 --> 00:35:09,441 [all gasping] 841 00:35:09,441 --> 00:35:11,276 [all murmuring] 842 00:35:11,276 --> 00:35:13,486 After a closer scrutiny 843 00:35:13,486 --> 00:35:15,113 of the facts and legal precedents, 844 00:35:15,113 --> 00:35:17,490 I cannot represent in good faith to the court 845 00:35:17,490 --> 00:35:21,369 that the circumstances justify prior restraint. 846 00:35:21,369 --> 00:35:23,288 Are you kidding? 847 00:35:23,288 --> 00:35:25,707 After two days of honking like a goose, 848 00:35:25,707 --> 00:35:28,043 now you say "never mind?" 849 00:35:28,043 --> 00:35:30,503 I don't think a TRO is warranted, Judge, 850 00:35:30,503 --> 00:35:33,089 and I see no reason to take additional court time 851 00:35:33,089 --> 00:35:34,716 with my client's testimony. 852 00:35:34,716 --> 00:35:37,761 Judge McGrath: I don't believe this. 853 00:35:37,761 --> 00:35:41,139 Well, since you readily admit that your motion is untenable, 854 00:35:41,139 --> 00:35:44,559 I'm ordering your client to pay defendant's attorney fees 855 00:35:44,559 --> 00:35:47,937 in this matter, and I'm assessing court costs 856 00:35:47,937 --> 00:35:51,941 against your firm in the amount of $5,000. 857 00:35:51,941 --> 00:35:53,234 Maybe that will encourage you 858 00:35:53,234 --> 00:35:56,154 to take a closer scrutiny of the facts 859 00:35:56,154 --> 00:35:59,324 before wasting two days of my time. 860 00:35:59,324 --> 00:36:00,700 That's all! 861 00:36:02,744 --> 00:36:03,912 I got a question. 862 00:36:03,912 --> 00:36:04,913 - Mr. Becker. - Mr. Becker! 863 00:36:04,913 --> 00:36:06,790 Mr. Becker! 864 00:36:06,790 --> 00:36:07,791 [man coughs] 865 00:36:10,585 --> 00:36:12,379 Counsel waive closing arguments? 866 00:36:12,379 --> 00:36:14,172 - So waived. - Yes, Your Honor. 867 00:36:14,172 --> 00:36:17,384 Judge Lyne: Mr. Alden, based on the shaky witness identification 868 00:36:17,384 --> 00:36:19,010 presented in this case, 869 00:36:19,010 --> 00:36:20,929 I did not find the evidence exists 870 00:36:20,929 --> 00:36:23,932 to support the people's case of armed robbery. 871 00:36:23,932 --> 00:36:28,520 With regard to the lesser charge of receiving stolen property, 872 00:36:28,520 --> 00:36:30,814 I'm afraid I'm gonna have to find you guilty. 873 00:36:30,814 --> 00:36:35,235 Sentencing date set two weeks hence. 874 00:36:35,235 --> 00:36:37,570 I will tell you, sir, to put you at ease, 875 00:36:37,570 --> 00:36:39,531 assuming a clean probation report, 876 00:36:39,531 --> 00:36:41,199 I doubt if you would be doing any jail time. 877 00:36:41,199 --> 00:36:42,992 Robert: Thank you, Your Honor. 878 00:36:42,992 --> 00:36:45,203 Judge Lyne: Just don't buy any more stolen watches. 879 00:36:45,203 --> 00:36:47,372 We're adjourned! 880 00:36:47,372 --> 00:36:50,125 [sighs] 881 00:36:50,125 --> 00:36:51,501 Just handed her the notes. 882 00:36:51,501 --> 00:36:53,920 [elevated dings] 883 00:36:53,920 --> 00:36:55,338 Stuart. Ann. 884 00:36:55,338 --> 00:36:56,923 Ah, look, I just wanted to say, uh... 885 00:36:56,923 --> 00:36:57,966 No hard feelings. 886 00:36:57,966 --> 00:36:58,967 That's really big of you. 887 00:36:58,967 --> 00:37:00,552 Hey, wait a minute, look, I know 888 00:37:00,552 --> 00:37:01,970 what you're thinking, but this is not about 889 00:37:01,970 --> 00:37:04,180 hurting anybody, okay? 890 00:37:04,180 --> 00:37:05,724 It's about economic privation. 891 00:37:05,724 --> 00:37:06,975 - Come on, Ann. - Well, wait a minute. 892 00:37:06,975 --> 00:37:08,768 Look, you got something to say with us? 893 00:37:08,768 --> 00:37:11,229 Then tell us what you did with my wife's engagement ring? 894 00:37:11,229 --> 00:37:12,439 Shh. 895 00:37:12,439 --> 00:37:15,233 You read my mind or something? 896 00:37:15,233 --> 00:37:16,609 Come here. 897 00:37:20,238 --> 00:37:22,532 I know that ring has lot of sentimental value to you, 898 00:37:22,532 --> 00:37:27,036 but, ah, the truth is, diamonds are a depreciating asset. 899 00:37:27,036 --> 00:37:28,413 I'd be surprised if I can get half 900 00:37:28,413 --> 00:37:29,873 of what you people paid for it. 901 00:37:29,873 --> 00:37:31,207 Great. Give it back. 902 00:37:31,207 --> 00:37:33,001 Oh, I'd be delighted to. 903 00:37:33,001 --> 00:37:35,170 But I need certain considerations. 904 00:37:35,170 --> 00:37:37,589 You want me to buy back the ring you stole from us? 905 00:37:37,589 --> 00:37:40,800 Robert: Either that or, ah, work out a swap. 906 00:37:40,800 --> 00:37:42,177 What kind of swap? 907 00:37:44,262 --> 00:37:46,598 The gold Rolex. 908 00:37:46,598 --> 00:37:47,807 He wants the watch. 909 00:37:47,807 --> 00:37:49,851 Stuart: Forget it. - Stuart. 910 00:37:52,687 --> 00:37:55,148 Come on, Ann. 911 00:37:55,148 --> 00:37:56,941 I don't want to do business with this grease ball. 912 00:37:56,941 --> 00:37:59,027 Stuart, I want my ring back. 913 00:37:59,027 --> 00:38:01,029 You remember where the watch came from. 914 00:38:04,199 --> 00:38:06,868 Um... okay. 915 00:38:06,868 --> 00:38:08,453 Good for you, Stuart. 916 00:38:08,453 --> 00:38:10,205 A happy ending. 917 00:38:10,205 --> 00:38:11,664 [chuckles] 918 00:38:11,664 --> 00:38:15,001 I'll call you to work out a swap. 919 00:38:15,001 --> 00:38:17,212 [door opens] 920 00:38:17,212 --> 00:38:19,088 [office telephone ringing] 921 00:38:21,424 --> 00:38:22,717 - Gracie. - Hi. 922 00:38:22,717 --> 00:38:24,385 What are you doing here? 923 00:38:24,385 --> 00:38:27,472 I've been doing things domestic. 924 00:38:27,472 --> 00:38:28,806 Huh, such as? 925 00:38:28,806 --> 00:38:30,517 Shopping. 926 00:38:30,517 --> 00:38:32,810 We're eating dinner home tonight. 927 00:38:32,810 --> 00:38:34,103 A bottle of Chardonnay. 928 00:38:34,103 --> 00:38:36,439 Mm, Trefethen, 1985. 929 00:38:36,439 --> 00:38:37,982 That's right. 930 00:38:37,982 --> 00:38:41,736 Two salmon fillets, a little Angel hair pasta, 931 00:38:41,736 --> 00:38:44,864 a little fresh pesto, tapered candles... 932 00:38:44,864 --> 00:38:47,700 It's the perfect yuppie dinner for two. 933 00:38:47,700 --> 00:38:51,120 Oh, Gracie, I love you so much. 934 00:38:51,120 --> 00:38:53,289 Dessert comes after dinner, buddy. 935 00:38:53,289 --> 00:38:55,208 [Michael laughs] Michael, no kidding, 936 00:38:55,208 --> 00:38:59,462 I've had the best day doing nothing. 937 00:38:59,462 --> 00:39:03,508 Sleeping late, window shopping, thinking. 938 00:39:03,508 --> 00:39:05,301 Thinking! [chuckles] 939 00:39:05,301 --> 00:39:07,262 And don't let this get around but I even waxed 940 00:39:07,262 --> 00:39:09,764 the kitchen floor and loved every minute of it. 941 00:39:09,764 --> 00:39:11,474 Oh, no, should I call the doctor? 942 00:39:11,474 --> 00:39:12,892 No, no. 943 00:39:12,892 --> 00:39:16,145 I mean... I mean, maybe tomorrow or next week, 944 00:39:16,145 --> 00:39:19,566 or next month, I will be bored out of my skull, 945 00:39:19,566 --> 00:39:23,152 but right now, the thought of living under your roof, 946 00:39:23,152 --> 00:39:25,196 cooking your dinner, being there for you 947 00:39:25,196 --> 00:39:27,407 when you get home, and listening to your problems, 948 00:39:27,407 --> 00:39:32,161 instead of my own, is very appealing. 949 00:39:32,161 --> 00:39:33,913 I might even take up laundry. 950 00:39:33,913 --> 00:39:37,041 Uh-huh. Be still my heart. 951 00:39:37,041 --> 00:39:40,128 No. You have to work. 952 00:39:40,128 --> 00:39:41,296 No. No. Stay. 953 00:39:41,296 --> 00:39:42,463 What time will you be home? 954 00:39:42,463 --> 00:39:44,299 [kisses] I don't know. 955 00:39:44,299 --> 00:39:46,092 7:00, 7:30. Something like that. 956 00:39:46,092 --> 00:39:47,760 Okay. 957 00:39:47,760 --> 00:39:49,804 Don't be late. 958 00:39:49,804 --> 00:39:52,807 I love you, Kuzak. 959 00:39:52,807 --> 00:39:54,517 I love you. 960 00:39:54,517 --> 00:39:56,185 Bye. 961 00:39:56,185 --> 00:39:58,605 [door shuts] 962 00:39:58,605 --> 00:40:00,773 [door opens] 963 00:40:00,773 --> 00:40:02,775 What the hell was that in court today, Becker? 964 00:40:02,775 --> 00:40:04,193 I owe you an explanation. 965 00:40:04,193 --> 00:40:06,195 Jamie: You owe me more than that. 966 00:40:06,195 --> 00:40:08,072 You pulled the plug before the payoff. 967 00:40:08,072 --> 00:40:10,158 Come on, Jamie, the plan worked. 968 00:40:10,158 --> 00:40:12,410 The show's been in the newspapers every day for a week. 969 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:14,287 What about the lovers' quarrel in open court? 970 00:40:14,287 --> 00:40:16,289 Barring war or assassination, 971 00:40:16,289 --> 00:40:18,166 we had the lead story on the evening news 972 00:40:18,166 --> 00:40:19,918 coast to coast. 973 00:40:19,918 --> 00:40:22,795 Jamie: We were in line to do a 35 rating with a 50 share. 974 00:40:22,795 --> 00:40:25,256 So instead, you'll do a 25 rating with a 40 share. 975 00:40:25,256 --> 00:40:27,050 You're writing off 10 of my rating points 976 00:40:27,050 --> 00:40:28,801 so that you can be a boy scout? 977 00:40:28,801 --> 00:40:31,220 That's nearly 9 million viewing households. 978 00:40:31,220 --> 00:40:33,556 What I was doing was wrong. 979 00:40:33,556 --> 00:40:35,683 I was ready to be splayed naked 980 00:40:35,683 --> 00:40:38,227 across every checkout counter and supermarket 981 00:40:38,227 --> 00:40:41,230 in America for the good of this show! 982 00:40:41,230 --> 00:40:44,192 All I can think of right now is you cost me 983 00:40:44,192 --> 00:40:46,027 the cover of People Magazine. 984 00:40:46,027 --> 00:40:47,612 I'm sorry, Jamie. 985 00:40:47,612 --> 00:40:50,031 But whatever else I am, I have to be legitimate. 986 00:40:54,202 --> 00:40:56,829 [door squeaks] 987 00:40:56,829 --> 00:40:58,039 [door slams] 988 00:41:04,170 --> 00:41:05,588 Benny, I would like to talk to you about 989 00:41:05,588 --> 00:41:08,758 what happened yesterday. 990 00:41:08,758 --> 00:41:10,259 Are you mad at me? 991 00:41:10,259 --> 00:41:12,136 I'm pretty disappointed in you. 992 00:41:13,388 --> 00:41:16,224 - What about? - Ivy. 993 00:41:16,224 --> 00:41:17,642 She came here to see you yesterday, 994 00:41:17,642 --> 00:41:19,811 and you hurt her feelings. 995 00:41:19,811 --> 00:41:24,107 You said I wouldn't like everybody I went on date with. 996 00:41:24,107 --> 00:41:28,111 Not liking somebody doesn't mean you can hurt them. 997 00:41:28,111 --> 00:41:30,113 She doesn't understand about things. 998 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:31,990 What things? 999 00:41:31,990 --> 00:41:33,116 Things. 1000 00:41:35,618 --> 00:41:37,745 She's not as smart as I am. 1001 00:41:37,745 --> 00:41:41,124 You don't treat people decently because they're smart, Benny. 1002 00:41:41,124 --> 00:41:43,543 You do it because they're people. 1003 00:41:43,543 --> 00:41:45,837 Abby: Benny, I want you to think about something 1004 00:41:45,837 --> 00:41:48,881 and I want you to think about it very hard. 1005 00:41:48,881 --> 00:41:51,801 Remember those kids who snatched your cap on the bus? 1006 00:41:51,801 --> 00:41:53,386 Yeah. 1007 00:41:53,386 --> 00:41:55,346 They called you dummy. 1008 00:41:55,346 --> 00:41:57,306 Abby: They called you retard. 1009 00:41:57,306 --> 00:41:59,267 They said to themselves that you weren't as smart 1010 00:41:59,267 --> 00:42:01,728 as they were, so it was okay to be cruel 1011 00:42:01,728 --> 00:42:04,147 to you and was okay to make you cry. 1012 00:42:06,107 --> 00:42:08,568 They were wrong, Benny. 1013 00:42:08,568 --> 00:42:10,153 It wasn't okay, was it? 1014 00:42:11,946 --> 00:42:13,948 [soft music] 1015 00:42:15,241 --> 00:42:16,534 No. 1016 00:42:28,337 --> 00:42:31,466 Ann: He's late. - He'll show up. 1017 00:42:31,466 --> 00:42:32,842 I'm freezing. 1018 00:42:36,971 --> 00:42:39,557 Stuart, Ann, hi. Sorry, I'm late. 1019 00:42:39,557 --> 00:42:41,267 [clicks lips] 1020 00:42:41,267 --> 00:42:43,519 Robert: Well, uh, shall we do it? 1021 00:42:43,519 --> 00:42:45,646 Here's the ring. You got the watch? 1022 00:42:50,777 --> 00:42:52,320 Freeze! 1023 00:42:52,320 --> 00:42:53,613 - You're busted. - What? 1024 00:42:53,613 --> 00:42:55,364 You got the right to remain silent. 1025 00:42:55,364 --> 00:42:57,366 - You've right to an attorney. - I know my rights. 1026 00:42:57,366 --> 00:42:59,619 For God's sake, I went to law school, you can't do this. 1027 00:42:59,619 --> 00:43:02,371 - Jeopardy's attached. - Then try again, smart ass. 1028 00:43:02,371 --> 00:43:04,040 - Try perjury. - What? 1029 00:43:04,040 --> 00:43:05,541 Ann: You lied at your trial. 1030 00:43:05,541 --> 00:43:07,502 That's a two-year hitch. 1031 00:43:07,502 --> 00:43:10,671 Oh, I'm very disappointed. 1032 00:43:10,671 --> 00:43:12,298 I trusted you people. 1033 00:43:16,803 --> 00:43:18,096 [sighs] 1034 00:43:20,473 --> 00:43:21,682 Michael: Are we okay? 1035 00:43:24,936 --> 00:43:26,521 Yeah. 1036 00:43:26,521 --> 00:43:27,730 Yeah, we're okay. 1037 00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:31,400 You know, you're too good a lawyer to go squandering 1038 00:43:31,400 --> 00:43:34,362 your talents on cheap theatrics. 1039 00:43:34,362 --> 00:43:35,696 You're too good a practical joker 1040 00:43:35,696 --> 00:43:38,908 to be squandering your talent on law. 1041 00:43:38,908 --> 00:43:40,993 You got me. Hey, want to have dinner with me and Gracie? 1042 00:43:40,993 --> 00:43:43,162 - I can give her a call. - No. No, thanks. 1043 00:43:43,162 --> 00:43:45,248 I, uh, I got a date. 1044 00:43:45,248 --> 00:43:46,415 See you tomorrow. 1045 00:43:49,752 --> 00:43:51,087 [clanking] 1046 00:43:58,594 --> 00:44:01,138 Benny, what are you still doing here? 1047 00:44:01,138 --> 00:44:02,640 Tidying up. 1048 00:44:02,640 --> 00:44:05,810 But the building has people to do that. 1049 00:44:05,810 --> 00:44:08,646 I just thought I'd help out so... 1050 00:44:08,646 --> 00:44:10,648 They don't have to stay so late. 1051 00:44:14,902 --> 00:44:16,320 [sighs] 1052 00:44:16,320 --> 00:44:19,240 You have a good heart, Benny. 1053 00:44:19,240 --> 00:44:21,242 Thanks, Arnie. 1054 00:44:21,242 --> 00:44:22,410 So... 1055 00:44:26,831 --> 00:44:28,249 How's the love life? 1056 00:44:30,168 --> 00:44:31,836 I don't have one, Arnie. 1057 00:44:33,880 --> 00:44:36,382 I don't understand girls. 1058 00:44:36,382 --> 00:44:38,384 Tell me about it. 1059 00:44:38,384 --> 00:44:41,429 Well, they want stuff, 1060 00:44:41,429 --> 00:44:43,431 but they don't tell you what. 1061 00:44:43,431 --> 00:44:45,016 Benny: You have to guess at it. 1062 00:44:45,016 --> 00:44:47,018 Sounds like you understand them just fine. 1063 00:44:47,018 --> 00:44:48,603 [sighs] 1064 00:44:48,603 --> 00:44:51,063 D-- do you know what they want? 1065 00:44:51,063 --> 00:44:52,690 Everything. 1066 00:44:52,690 --> 00:44:55,067 Love, attention, lots of money. 1067 00:44:55,067 --> 00:44:57,737 Sex. 1068 00:44:57,737 --> 00:45:00,239 Girls scare me, Arnie. 1069 00:45:00,239 --> 00:45:02,700 They're different from us. 1070 00:45:02,700 --> 00:45:05,077 [sighs] 1071 00:45:05,077 --> 00:45:07,204 Vive la difference, mon frere. 1072 00:45:16,672 --> 00:45:19,258 Benny? 1073 00:45:19,258 --> 00:45:20,801 If you're about done in here, how about you and me 1074 00:45:20,801 --> 00:45:23,429 go get a little bite to eat? 1075 00:45:23,429 --> 00:45:25,431 [laughs] Great. 1076 00:45:26,724 --> 00:45:28,184 [soft music] 1077 00:45:29,727 --> 00:45:31,646 [Benny chuckles] 1078 00:45:48,704 --> 00:45:50,665 [theme music]