1 00:00:01,155 --> 00:00:04,818 [ Man Singing Show Tune ] 2 00:00:04,926 --> 00:00:07,417 Those teeth may be the key to a double murder. 3 00:00:07,528 --> 00:00:10,691 - [ Steele ] These teeth? - Those teeth. 4 00:00:10,798 --> 00:00:13,062 - He is Dr. Bridges. - I thought he was Remington Steele. 5 00:00:13,167 --> 00:00:14,828 - He is. - He is? 6 00:00:14,936 --> 00:00:16,836 This is not a toy. 7 00:00:16,938 --> 00:00:19,839 This is a carefully crafted alginate impression. 8 00:00:19,941 --> 00:00:21,772 They got Plunkett out of the pocket! 9 00:00:21,876 --> 00:00:23,776 He's lookin' to pass! The blitz is on! 10 00:00:23,878 --> 00:00:27,507 Laura and I do have our special way of working together. 11 00:00:27,615 --> 00:00:31,073 - Stop that tooth! - [ Screams ] 12 00:02:57,898 --> 00:03:00,662 [ Man, Woman Panting, Moaning ] 13 00:03:00,768 --> 00:03:03,259 - [ Man ] Oh, that's good. - [ Woman Laughing ] 14 00:03:06,440 --> 00:03:09,932 [ Both Moaning ] 15 00:03:13,232 --> 00:03:16,633 - [ Phone Rings ] - Oh, yes! 16 00:03:16,735 --> 00:03:20,694 [ Panting ] One of these days, I've gotta do something about that overbite. 17 00:03:21,874 --> 00:03:26,743 - [ Ringing Continues ] - [ Exhales ] Oh! 18 00:03:26,845 --> 00:03:29,336 - Hello. - Hello, Cookie. This is Frances. 19 00:03:29,448 --> 00:03:32,474 - Is Donald there? - Oh, hello, uh, Mrs. Piper. 20 00:03:32,584 --> 00:03:36,987 - No. Dr. Piper just left. - He did? 21 00:03:37,089 --> 00:03:40,957 [ Out Of Breath ] I-I'm just taking care of- of some odds and ends here. 22 00:03:41,060 --> 00:03:43,995 [ Scoffs ] Well, it certainly sounds that way. 23 00:03:47,266 --> 00:03:49,325 Now, what about my overbite? 24 00:03:49,435 --> 00:03:51,403 [ Chuckles ] We'll get to it at the convention. 25 00:03:51,503 --> 00:03:53,403 Let's go. 26 00:04:07,720 --> 00:04:10,120 - [ Chuckles ] - [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 27 00:05:32,938 --> 00:05:34,838 - Morning, Mildred. - Oh, good morning. 28 00:05:34,940 --> 00:05:38,603 - Is Mr. Steele in? - No, but there is somebody waiting for you in your office. 29 00:05:38,710 --> 00:05:41,076 - Oh? - She didn't give me her name. 30 00:05:41,180 --> 00:05:43,148 She just came in, asked for you... 31 00:05:43,248 --> 00:05:45,978 and sailed into your office as if it were her own. 32 00:05:46,085 --> 00:05:48,815 Oh, she did mention that the ficus needed watering. 33 00:05:58,897 --> 00:06:00,660 Laura! 34 00:06:00,766 --> 00:06:02,666 - Laura.! [ Laughing ] - Oh, my! 35 00:06:02,768 --> 00:06:04,668 - It's Frances! - [ Kisses ] 36 00:06:04,770 --> 00:06:06,670 Oh! Look at you. 37 00:06:06,772 --> 00:06:09,605 Oh, you little thing! [ Laughing ] 38 00:06:09,708 --> 00:06:12,233 Oh. I didn't know you and Donald were coming to L.A. 39 00:06:12,344 --> 00:06:16,178 Well, Donald has one of his conventions, and I was exhausted. 40 00:06:16,281 --> 00:06:19,842 I just finished redoing the den. So I left the housekeeper with the kids... 41 00:06:19,952 --> 00:06:21,852 I traded Peggy Burke my day at carpool... 42 00:06:21,954 --> 00:06:23,888 and I just flew on out here. 43 00:06:23,989 --> 00:06:26,514 Ah. Where's Donald? 44 00:06:26,625 --> 00:06:30,561 Oh, he's over at the, uh, Brinkley Hotel. 45 00:06:30,662 --> 00:06:33,256 But you know how boring those things can get. 46 00:06:34,867 --> 00:06:39,668 - [ Sniffles ] - Frances? Did anything happen? 47 00:06:39,771 --> 00:06:44,140 [ Sniffling ] Well, you tell me. 48 00:06:44,243 --> 00:06:46,336 For 1 5 years, we have been married... 49 00:06:46,445 --> 00:06:49,812 and, for 1 5 years, I have gone to every single one of his conventions- 50 00:06:49,915 --> 00:06:52,645 1 6 if you count the time I was engaged and I didn't tell Mother. 51 00:06:52,751 --> 00:06:56,744 And now it's finally in Los Angeles, and, uh- 52 00:06:56,855 --> 00:06:59,255 He didn't take you. 53 00:06:59,358 --> 00:07:02,054 - But why? - [ Paper Rustling ] 54 00:07:02,161 --> 00:07:04,629 That is why. 55 00:07:06,798 --> 00:07:10,427 " Greenwich Florist Shop.'' 56 00:07:10,536 --> 00:07:13,164 " Myrna's Lingerie.'' 57 00:07:13,272 --> 00:07:16,901 " Plotkin Jewel-'' I don't get it. 58 00:07:17,009 --> 00:07:19,170 Well, I didn't get any of it either- 59 00:07:19,278 --> 00:07:21,246 not the roses, not the nightgown. 60 00:07:21,346 --> 00:07:23,814 - She did. - She? 61 00:07:23,916 --> 00:07:26,908 Oh, my God, Frances. Not Donald? 62 00:07:27,019 --> 00:07:29,954 He's having an affair, Laura. 63 00:07:30,055 --> 00:07:32,888 My Donald is having an affair. 64 00:07:32,991 --> 00:07:35,425 - I don't believe it. - Well, it's true. 65 00:07:35,527 --> 00:07:38,325 And I've let it happen. I don't know. 66 00:07:38,430 --> 00:07:40,330 I guess I was just so busy with the house... 67 00:07:40,432 --> 00:07:42,832 and getting Mindy to ballet and tennis lessons after school- 68 00:07:42,935 --> 00:07:45,233 and Danny has soccer and his allergist- 69 00:07:45,337 --> 00:07:48,636 that I guess that I just didn't pay enough attention to Donald. 70 00:07:48,740 --> 00:07:52,972 So he just went out and he found himself somebody who did. 71 00:07:53,078 --> 00:07:56,707 Frances, are you sure you're not jumping the gun on this? 72 00:07:56,815 --> 00:07:58,874 Oh, Laura, look at me. 73 00:07:58,984 --> 00:08:02,818 I'm not exactly the size six I was when we got married. 74 00:08:02,921 --> 00:08:07,153 As much as Donald says he likes to have something to grab on to, it doesn't mean a thing. 75 00:08:07,259 --> 00:08:09,557 No, Frances. You look wonderful. 76 00:08:09,661 --> 00:08:12,289 [ Exhales ] And you're my sister, and you're being nice. 77 00:08:13,899 --> 00:08:16,197 But it's true. Mother was right. 78 00:08:16,301 --> 00:08:18,826 You should be glad you don't have someone special enough in your life... 79 00:08:18,937 --> 00:08:20,837 to break your heart, Laura. 80 00:08:20,939 --> 00:08:24,306 - [ Sniffling ] - I thank the Lord for that every day, Frances. 81 00:08:24,409 --> 00:08:26,468 You are just so lucky. 82 00:08:26,578 --> 00:08:29,103 Look, before you convince yourself... 83 00:08:29,214 --> 00:08:31,978 - that it's Boom Town all over again- - What? 84 00:08:32,084 --> 00:08:36,612 Boom Town. MGM, 1 940. Clark Gable leaves Claudette Colbert for Hedy La- 85 00:08:36,722 --> 00:08:38,986 I didn't know you were so interested in movies. 86 00:08:39,091 --> 00:08:43,255 [ Chuckles ] Actually, a friend of mine got me started. 87 00:08:43,362 --> 00:08:46,490 Why don't you take my car, go back to the loft... 88 00:08:46,598 --> 00:08:48,998 while I go to the hotel and take a look around? 89 00:08:49,101 --> 00:08:51,262 All right. 90 00:08:53,272 --> 00:08:56,105 - Whatever you learn- - Oh! 91 00:08:56,208 --> 00:08:58,802 you'll give it to me straight, won't you? 92 00:08:58,910 --> 00:09:02,505 In Boom Town, Claudette Colbert ends up in Clark Gable's arms. 93 00:09:02,614 --> 00:09:04,309 Oh. 94 00:09:07,219 --> 00:09:09,710 We'll be out for a while, Mildred, on official business. 95 00:09:09,821 --> 00:09:12,756 Is there a number to reach you at in case the boss wants to call? 96 00:09:12,858 --> 00:09:15,656 No, there isn't any. Mm-hmm. 97 00:09:15,761 --> 00:09:17,752 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 98 00:09:23,468 --> 00:09:25,936 [ Both Moaning ] 99 00:09:27,873 --> 00:09:30,341 [ Knocking ] 100 00:09:33,812 --> 00:09:35,780 [ Exhales ] 101 00:09:38,083 --> 00:09:41,917 Unbelievable. I can't leave you two alone for a minute. 102 00:09:42,020 --> 00:09:44,386 Now, wait a minute. I started working on the paper. 103 00:09:44,489 --> 00:09:47,788 I swear I did, but I got carried away with the material. 104 00:09:47,893 --> 00:09:50,054 Howie. Howie, I don't want to get involved in your personal life. 105 00:09:50,162 --> 00:09:53,757 But you don't cheat on your wife, and you think I'm a lowlife because I do. 106 00:09:53,865 --> 00:09:56,527 But, Donald, that's what makes us such great partners. 107 00:09:56,635 --> 00:09:58,830 We complement each other. 108 00:09:58,937 --> 00:10:00,996 Come on. 109 00:10:01,106 --> 00:10:03,006 Let's hear what you did on the paper. 110 00:10:07,446 --> 00:10:09,346 [ Clears Throat ] 111 00:10:11,149 --> 00:10:14,585 " Ladies and gentlemen, as we all know... 112 00:10:14,686 --> 00:10:18,622 tic douloureux is a very interesting condition.'' 113 00:10:22,327 --> 00:10:24,261 That's it? That's what you've done? 114 00:10:27,032 --> 00:10:29,159 Go take a cold shower. 115 00:10:29,267 --> 00:10:31,428 Give me the notes, get the teeth, and put some clothes on. 116 00:10:31,536 --> 00:10:33,470 We have a paper to do here. 117 00:10:35,941 --> 00:10:38,409 [ Shower Running ] 118 00:10:43,148 --> 00:10:45,548 - Ah! Good morning, Mildred. - Oh, good morning, sir. 119 00:10:45,650 --> 00:10:49,347 - Miss Holt in yet? - She came and went- on a new case that arrived this morning. 120 00:10:49,454 --> 00:10:52,548 - Oh, wonderful. Where shall I meet her? - I couldn't say. 121 00:10:52,657 --> 00:10:54,784 She just left. She didn't leave any forwarding number. 122 00:10:54,893 --> 00:10:58,090 - And she didn't leave a message for me? - Not a word. 123 00:10:58,196 --> 00:11:01,131 - So, we're back to that, are we? - Back to what? 124 00:11:01,233 --> 00:11:04,725 Mildred, would you be so kind as to read the wording printed on that door over there? 125 00:11:04,836 --> 00:11:07,134 Remington Steele Investigations. 126 00:11:07,239 --> 00:11:10,470 Thank you. Somehow, Miss Holt has a way of conveniently overlooking that fact... 127 00:11:10,575 --> 00:11:13,066 even though she walks through that door every morning. 128 00:11:13,178 --> 00:11:15,339 I'm sure there's an explanation for that, boss. 129 00:11:15,447 --> 00:11:18,780 Yes, and I've heard it before, but I thought she and I had come to a new agreement... 130 00:11:18,884 --> 00:11:21,580 - that she would stop wandering off by herself. - Oh, Mr. Steele. 131 00:11:21,686 --> 00:11:24,814 - What? - Please, Mr. Steele. Oh, boss, don't- 132 00:11:24,923 --> 00:11:27,448 You-You're not gonna fire her, are you? 133 00:11:27,559 --> 00:11:30,460 I'm afraid she's on the thin edge, Mildred. The thin edge. 134 00:11:30,562 --> 00:11:33,429 Miss Holt is a very hard worker. I know that you're angry, but- 135 00:11:33,532 --> 00:11:35,591 Oh, please, give her just one more chance. 136 00:11:35,700 --> 00:11:38,464 Tell me. What mode of transportation did she use? 137 00:11:38,570 --> 00:11:41,130 - The limo, I think. - I see. 138 00:11:41,239 --> 00:11:43,173 Would you be good enough to call Fred on the car phone? 139 00:11:43,275 --> 00:11:46,608 Can't have her wandering off by herself on a case. Far too inexperienced. 140 00:11:46,711 --> 00:11:49,179 Whoa, whoa, whoa. 141 00:11:49,281 --> 00:11:50,976 [ Door Slams ] 142 00:12:00,759 --> 00:12:02,192 Excuse me. 143 00:12:02,294 --> 00:12:05,229 Would you care to sample some of our chocolates? 144 00:12:05,330 --> 00:12:07,230 No. 145 00:12:08,800 --> 00:12:12,065 No. No, thank you. I- Um- 146 00:12:18,577 --> 00:12:22,479 Hello. Could you tell me, please, what room Dr. Donald Piper is in? 147 00:12:22,581 --> 00:12:24,913 - It's 31 2. - 31 2. 148 00:12:30,055 --> 00:12:32,353 In what room do I find a Dr. Howard Sabatchnik? 149 00:12:32,457 --> 00:12:36,359 - That's 31 4. - [ Tapping Fingers ] 150 00:12:36,461 --> 00:12:40,557 - [ Shower Running ] - [ Donald ] Tic douloureux, also known as trigeminal neuralgia... 151 00:12:40,665 --> 00:12:43,930 manifesting in bouts of severe, brief lacerating pain... 152 00:12:44,035 --> 00:12:48,062 in distribution of one or more divisions of the fifth cranial nerve... 153 00:12:48,173 --> 00:12:51,267 most often found in the superior mandibula or the maxillary. 154 00:12:51,376 --> 00:12:55,005 - [ Knocking ] - [ Murmurs ] 155 00:12:58,850 --> 00:13:01,114 - Laura. Hi! - Hi, Don. 156 00:13:02,320 --> 00:13:07,348 - Oh, my God. - Oh, my God. 157 00:13:07,459 --> 00:13:10,860 Laura, this is my assistant, Cookie. 158 00:13:12,063 --> 00:13:14,588 She's quite a help, I'm sure. 159 00:13:14,699 --> 00:13:17,395 How about a drink? Downstairs. 160 00:13:17,502 --> 00:13:20,096 I'm ready anytime you are, Doctor. 161 00:13:20,205 --> 00:13:23,299 [ Clears Throat ] Take five, Cookie- Miss Widdoes. 162 00:13:23,408 --> 00:13:25,308 - [ Sighs ] - Let's- 163 00:13:32,684 --> 00:13:35,380 - [ Exhales ] - Laura, I know what you're thinking. 164 00:13:35,487 --> 00:13:37,955 - That's not too hard, Donald. - [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 165 00:13:43,395 --> 00:13:45,295 [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 166 00:13:55,340 --> 00:13:57,240 [ Knocking ] 167 00:14:00,345 --> 00:14:02,404 Why, Mr. Whittaker, what are you doing here? 168 00:14:03,715 --> 00:14:05,740 [ Silenced Gunshots ] 169 00:14:05,850 --> 00:14:09,013 [ Howard Singing Show Tune ] 170 00:14:22,300 --> 00:14:24,200 [ Singing Stops ] 171 00:14:24,302 --> 00:14:26,202 [ Body Thuds ] 172 00:14:37,048 --> 00:14:39,016 [ Grunts ] 173 00:15:30,769 --> 00:15:30,869 - [ Piano: Lounge ] - Now, Laura, what you just saw- it is not what you think. 174 00:15:30,869 --> 00:15:35,568 - [ Piano: Lounge ] - Now, Laura, what you just saw- it is not what you think. 175 00:15:35,674 --> 00:15:39,303 You mean what looks to me like a half-dressed woman on a half-made bed... 176 00:15:39,411 --> 00:15:42,676 in the middle of my sister's husband's hotel room is not what I think? 177 00:15:42,781 --> 00:15:46,012 - Right. - Okay. What is it? 178 00:15:46,117 --> 00:15:48,517 It is a purely professional relationship. 179 00:15:48,620 --> 00:15:51,851 And that's just one of the many things you two professionals share? 180 00:15:51,956 --> 00:15:55,255 Believe me. Cookie is a fantastic dental assistant. 181 00:15:55,360 --> 00:15:57,658 She's got a light touch. She's good with the uppers, the lowers. 182 00:15:57,762 --> 00:16:01,323 She's experienced. When that office gets hoppin', she jumps right in there. 183 00:16:01,433 --> 00:16:04,527 - She gets the job done. - I bet she does. 184 00:16:04,636 --> 00:16:08,003 That silk robe- is that always part of her professional uniform... 185 00:16:08,106 --> 00:16:11,439 or is it only when she jumps in there and gets the job done? 186 00:16:11,543 --> 00:16:14,603 Laura- Laura, I know how it looks. 187 00:16:14,713 --> 00:16:18,945 But this is me, right? Please. Please trust me. 188 00:16:23,822 --> 00:16:25,619 [ No Audible Dialogue ] 189 00:16:28,226 --> 00:16:30,421 Why didn't you bring Frances? 190 00:16:37,202 --> 00:16:39,102 [ No Audible Dialogue ] 191 00:16:43,007 --> 00:16:44,907 Maybe I'm being a bit protective... 192 00:16:45,009 --> 00:16:47,569 but I can't expose her to what goes on at these conventions. 193 00:16:47,679 --> 00:16:49,579 Donald, she's been to 1 5. 194 00:16:49,681 --> 00:16:52,741 - Sixteen if you count the time you were engaged. - Yes, yes. 195 00:16:52,851 --> 00:16:56,514 And lately I've noticed an alarming trend among some of my colleagues. 196 00:16:56,621 --> 00:16:58,589 Their eyes- they're beginning to wander from home. 197 00:16:58,690 --> 00:17:01,250 How's your eyesight, Donald? 198 00:17:01,359 --> 00:17:03,122 [ No Audible Dialogue ] 199 00:17:03,228 --> 00:17:06,197 Laura, I love my wife. 200 00:17:06,297 --> 00:17:08,663 See, that sort of thing doesn't interest me. 201 00:17:10,401 --> 00:17:13,768 Of course. How silly of me to have thought otherwise. 202 00:17:13,872 --> 00:17:18,206 Thank you. You see? I knew- I knew that you would understand. 203 00:17:18,309 --> 00:17:20,174 Oh, you're great. 204 00:17:20,311 --> 00:17:22,905 Look, I've got a paper to write... 205 00:17:23,014 --> 00:17:25,380 but why can't we have dinner tonight? 206 00:17:25,483 --> 00:17:29,442 - Donald, not to press a point. - Yes? 207 00:17:29,554 --> 00:17:32,614 - But where is Cookie staying? - With a friend. 208 00:17:32,724 --> 00:17:36,683 You are the greatest. You are the greatest sister-in-law a guy could ever, ever have. 209 00:17:38,563 --> 00:17:40,531 I love- Oh, you're won- 210 00:17:48,006 --> 00:17:50,201 [ Woman ] Well, of course you all get a welcome kiss. 211 00:17:50,308 --> 00:17:52,208 Welcome to the convention. 212 00:17:52,310 --> 00:17:54,710 Oh, have a wonderful-[ Kissing ] time. 213 00:17:54,813 --> 00:17:58,681 - Hello, Doc. Welcome... to the convention. - Mm. Mm. Excuse me. 214 00:17:58,783 --> 00:18:00,944 Thank you very much indeed. Thank you. 215 00:18:03,588 --> 00:18:05,488 Wendell. Wendell Whittaker. 216 00:18:05,590 --> 00:18:08,150 - What are you doing here? - Uh, vacation. 217 00:18:08,259 --> 00:18:11,353 You're not gonna believe this, but I was thinking about you just now. 218 00:18:11,462 --> 00:18:13,862 - Really? - Yeah. I'm gonna make you famous. 219 00:18:13,965 --> 00:18:15,660 Oh, is that so? 220 00:18:15,767 --> 00:18:19,328 Do you remember when you came up to the office with your tic douloureux? 221 00:18:19,437 --> 00:18:22,702 Well, Howie and I, tomorrow, are presenting a paper on it. 222 00:18:22,807 --> 00:18:26,243 Who knows? From the size of this convention, we might even get a little TV coverage. 223 00:18:26,344 --> 00:18:28,312 - TV? - Yeah. 224 00:18:28,413 --> 00:18:31,246 - Why don't we go up to your room? You can tell me all about it. - Good. 225 00:18:31,349 --> 00:18:35,285 - I'd love to hear about it. I'll be your audience. - Sure. Okay, yeah. 226 00:18:35,386 --> 00:18:37,286 - Sounds fascinating. - Stop! Stop! 227 00:18:37,388 --> 00:18:42,223 - Mind if I steal him a moment? - Don't forget. TV, radio. Maybe even a docudrama. 228 00:18:42,327 --> 00:18:45,524 - Have we met before? - Uh, Dr. Bridges. Dr. Stanley Bridges. 229 00:18:45,630 --> 00:18:47,530 No, I don't think so. Oh, I know. 230 00:18:47,632 --> 00:18:50,726 - [ Laughs ] Cleveland convention, right? - Uh-huh. Dr. Piper. 231 00:18:50,835 --> 00:18:53,633 - Oh, no, no, no. Call me Donald. - Ah, well, Donald. 232 00:18:53,738 --> 00:18:55,899 Here to shake loose, kick up your heels? 233 00:18:56,007 --> 00:18:58,032 Seems to be the general rule at these things, doesn't it? 234 00:18:58,142 --> 00:19:02,238 Oh, I don't know. One could always look up long-lost family or friends... 235 00:19:02,347 --> 00:19:06,374 or perhaps even hire a private detective to find someone for you. 236 00:19:06,484 --> 00:19:08,452 That would go over big in Connecticut. 237 00:19:08,553 --> 00:19:12,580 I could just imagine a private detective sauntering up to my hou- Bingo would love it. 238 00:19:12,690 --> 00:19:15,090 - Bingo? - My daughter Mindy's German shepherd. 239 00:19:15,193 --> 00:19:18,321 My wife hates him because he sheds. Sheds all over the house. 240 00:19:18,429 --> 00:19:22,058 - But Mindy and my son love him. - Is your wife here? 241 00:19:22,166 --> 00:19:24,066 - No, no. Thank the Lord, no. - [ People Laughing ] 242 00:19:24,168 --> 00:19:26,398 - Hey, Piper!Join the party. - No, no. Wait, guys. 243 00:19:26,504 --> 00:19:28,404 I gotta help Howie with the paper. 244 00:19:28,506 --> 00:19:30,997 - Are you still bailing Howie out, Donald? - No, no. I don't do that. 245 00:19:31,109 --> 00:19:34,670 - Don't worry. We'll all work on the paper. - Guys! Guys!Just a second! 246 00:19:34,779 --> 00:19:36,804 Just a second. 247 00:19:38,283 --> 00:19:40,148 Hazel, I don't care what Danny says. 248 00:19:40,251 --> 00:19:43,152 He is not allowed to have toasted marshmallows for dinner. 249 00:19:43,254 --> 00:19:45,449 After all, his father is a dentist. 250 00:19:48,960 --> 00:19:51,326 Really? When did they call? 251 00:19:54,332 --> 00:19:57,199 Oh, dear. That's just horrible. 252 00:19:57,302 --> 00:19:59,395 Well, yes, I'll try and get him. 253 00:19:59,504 --> 00:20:01,404 Uh-huh. Oh, oh, oh. And, Hazel, please... 254 00:20:01,506 --> 00:20:04,270 remind Mindy to put in her bite plate. 255 00:20:04,375 --> 00:20:07,742 Okay, yes. Thank you. Love to all. [ Kisses ] 256 00:20:09,681 --> 00:20:11,740 Everything all right with the kids? 257 00:20:11,849 --> 00:20:14,249 Yes, but it seems there's been a terrible fire... 258 00:20:14,352 --> 00:20:17,810 and one of Donald's patients died- Wendell Whittaker. 259 00:20:19,757 --> 00:20:22,885 The fire was so bad that the police called Donald for the dental records. 260 00:20:22,994 --> 00:20:26,157 Oh, they probably had to make a positive I.D. 261 00:20:26,264 --> 00:20:29,165 - Look what I bought. - Oh, great. I could use a glass. 262 00:20:29,267 --> 00:20:31,633 [ Laughs ] Coming up. 263 00:20:31,736 --> 00:20:34,000 W-W-Wait a minute. You're trying to get me drunk for a reason. 264 00:20:34,105 --> 00:20:36,505 Don't be silly. 265 00:20:36,607 --> 00:20:40,043 You remember that time, right after Dad left, Mom had that man over? 266 00:20:40,144 --> 00:20:43,011 Oh, yes. And you spilled red wine all over the carpet. 267 00:20:43,114 --> 00:20:46,140 - Boy, did I get it for not watching you. - Sorry. 268 00:20:47,218 --> 00:20:49,448 [ Scoffs ] "Sorry.'' 269 00:20:49,554 --> 00:20:51,522 You know, I can just picture it. 270 00:20:51,622 --> 00:20:55,888 After 1 5 years, he ends it with, " Sorry.'' 271 00:20:57,462 --> 00:21:00,329 Donald saw you and told you he was finished with me, didn't he? 272 00:21:00,431 --> 00:21:02,797 No, no. It's nothing like that. 273 00:21:02,900 --> 00:21:04,868 Come on. I know what you think of me, Laura. 274 00:21:04,969 --> 00:21:08,461 After all, what am I? Just a typical suburban housewife- 275 00:21:08,573 --> 00:21:10,632 two kids, a mink coat and station wagon, right? 276 00:21:10,742 --> 00:21:13,472 Frances, you're my sister. 277 00:21:13,578 --> 00:21:15,546 You're bright. You're beautiful. 278 00:21:15,646 --> 00:21:18,444 I don't see you quitting your job and signing up for carpool. 279 00:21:18,549 --> 00:21:20,449 I don't wanna quit my job... 280 00:21:20,551 --> 00:21:23,247 but that doesn't mean I've ruled out a husband and family. 281 00:21:23,354 --> 00:21:26,790 - Did you ever tell Mother that? - And see my name plastered in the yellow pages? 282 00:21:26,891 --> 00:21:29,359 - Come on, Frances. -"Come on, Frances''what? 283 00:21:29,460 --> 00:21:31,860 You don't wanna tell her because it's something she wants you to do. 284 00:21:31,963 --> 00:21:35,455 The only thing I know my mother has wanted me to do all my life... 285 00:21:35,566 --> 00:21:37,591 was be exactly like you. 286 00:21:37,702 --> 00:21:41,399 All my life, I've heard, " Why can't you be like your sister Frances? 287 00:21:41,506 --> 00:21:43,406 " Why can't you talk like your sister Frances? 288 00:21:43,508 --> 00:21:46,170 Why don't you have friends like your sister Frances?'' 289 00:21:46,277 --> 00:21:49,337 The least you could have done was try a little harder. 290 00:21:49,447 --> 00:21:52,780 I could've used a little relief from being the perfect one. 291 00:21:52,884 --> 00:21:56,684 You don't know what it was like, Laura- never doing what I wanted to do... 292 00:21:56,788 --> 00:21:59,621 not even knowing what it was I wanted to do. 293 00:21:59,724 --> 00:22:03,251 - [ Exhales ] - You know, I never told you this. 294 00:22:03,361 --> 00:22:05,886 But six months after Daddy left... 295 00:22:05,997 --> 00:22:08,591 Mother came up to me, and she took her engagement ring off. 296 00:22:08,699 --> 00:22:11,065 I remember she was crying at the time... 297 00:22:11,169 --> 00:22:13,569 and she said that she would keep it off... 298 00:22:13,671 --> 00:22:16,105 until she saw one on my finger. 299 00:22:18,109 --> 00:22:21,510 Laura, I don't know. Sometimes I don't know whose life I'm leading- 300 00:22:21,612 --> 00:22:23,910 mine or the one Mother always wanted. 301 00:22:25,149 --> 00:22:27,811 Well, anyway, you're the lucky one. 302 00:22:27,919 --> 00:22:32,583 - You got away. - No, Frances. I ran away. 303 00:22:32,690 --> 00:22:35,022 [ Doorbell Buzzes ] 304 00:22:41,232 --> 00:22:44,827 Oh, Laura. How very nice to see you here. 305 00:22:44,936 --> 00:22:47,962 Mr. Steele. What an unexpected surprise. 306 00:22:48,072 --> 00:22:50,700 - Ah! - This is my sister, Frances. 307 00:22:50,808 --> 00:22:52,867 Oh, your sister. What a pleasure. 308 00:22:52,977 --> 00:22:56,140 Laura's told me a great deal about working with you, Mr. Steele. 309 00:22:56,247 --> 00:22:58,943 Has she now? Well, Laura and I do have... 310 00:22:59,050 --> 00:23:01,678 our special way of working together. 311 00:23:01,786 --> 00:23:03,686 How would you categorize it, Miss Holt? 312 00:23:03,788 --> 00:23:06,780 For instance, today- what would you call that... 313 00:23:06,891 --> 00:23:09,018 your own special brand of secret service? 314 00:23:09,127 --> 00:23:12,790 [ Forced Laugh ] There's nothing secret about it. 315 00:23:12,897 --> 00:23:16,731 - I was at a pier. - At the pier, were we? Ah. 316 00:23:16,834 --> 00:23:20,031 - With a client. - Oh,yes. I forgot. 317 00:23:20,138 --> 00:23:22,333 Yes, Mildred did seem to mention something... 318 00:23:22,440 --> 00:23:25,705 about, uh, an out-of-towner. 319 00:23:25,810 --> 00:23:29,746 - Mm. Married, wasn't he? - He didn't say. 320 00:23:29,847 --> 00:23:34,307 Nothing at all about a wife, uh, kiddies, a job even? 321 00:23:34,418 --> 00:23:39,151 Huh. How surprising. And it seemed so crucial to the case. 322 00:23:39,257 --> 00:23:41,350 If he didn't tell you, it can only mean one thing, Laura. 323 00:23:41,459 --> 00:23:45,828 - It didn't come up, Frances. - Well, of course it didn't, because he's lying. 324 00:23:45,930 --> 00:23:48,899 He is lying to you, Laura, just like he's lying to his wife. 325 00:23:49,000 --> 00:23:51,662 Just like he's lying- [ Sobs ] 326 00:23:51,769 --> 00:23:53,669 It's an epidemic! 327 00:23:53,771 --> 00:23:55,432 [ Sobbing ] Oh, God. 328 00:23:55,540 --> 00:23:58,236 Uh, did I start something? 329 00:23:58,342 --> 00:24:00,537 [ Sobbing, Murmuring ] 330 00:24:00,645 --> 00:24:03,944 - [ No Audible Dialogue ] - [ Sobbing Continues ] 331 00:24:04,081 --> 00:24:06,208 Come on, Piper! The fun's just beginning. 332 00:24:06,317 --> 00:24:09,343 - It's over for me, fellas. - Don't give me that stuff about work. 333 00:24:09,453 --> 00:24:11,785 - Who you got in there? - [ All Chattering ] 334 00:24:11,889 --> 00:24:14,380 Give me a break, will ya? Get outta here. 335 00:24:14,492 --> 00:24:18,087 - [ All Sigh ] - Let's go get some girls. 336 00:24:18,196 --> 00:24:20,790 [ Chattering, Laughing Continue ] 337 00:24:22,867 --> 00:24:25,927 I don't believe this. Animals. 338 00:24:27,905 --> 00:24:32,035 Howie? Howie! What's the matter, one room isn't enough for you? 339 00:24:32,143 --> 00:24:34,338 Look, Howie, there's a spot on the wall you missed. 340 00:24:34,445 --> 00:24:36,504 Why don't you come in and finish it? 341 00:24:36,614 --> 00:24:38,946 [ Exhales ] Amazing.Just amazing. 342 00:24:40,785 --> 00:24:44,243 Oh, no. No, no, no. Aw, Howie. 343 00:24:44,355 --> 00:24:47,813 That's it! I don't care what you guys are doin'. I'm comin' in! 344 00:24:47,925 --> 00:24:50,758 - [ Water Running ] - Howie! 345 00:24:50,861 --> 00:24:53,830 You're still in the shower? That's very bad for you, Howie. 346 00:24:53,931 --> 00:24:55,899 You'll wash away all your natural oils. 347 00:24:59,537 --> 00:25:01,903 Oh, my God. 348 00:25:02,006 --> 00:25:05,237 [ Ringing ] 349 00:25:05,343 --> 00:25:07,243 - Hello? - [ Donald ] Laura? 350 00:25:07,345 --> 00:25:10,473 - You gotta get over here. - What happened? 351 00:25:10,581 --> 00:25:14,745 It is too late for questions. Get over here right now. 352 00:25:14,852 --> 00:25:16,752 - [ Dial Tone ] - But- 353 00:25:25,696 --> 00:25:28,494 Wendell. Oh, boy, am I glad to see you. 354 00:25:28,599 --> 00:25:30,999 You won't believe what I found. 355 00:25:31,102 --> 00:25:33,229 Tell me all about it, Donald. 356 00:25:42,179 --> 00:25:44,511 [ Donald ] I don't understand. 357 00:25:44,615 --> 00:25:47,140 Why would anyone wanna kill How- 358 00:25:47,251 --> 00:25:50,448 His wife. His wife found out he was having an affair. 359 00:25:50,554 --> 00:25:52,784 - Oh, boy. - Donald, stand still, will ya? 360 00:25:52,890 --> 00:25:55,381 It's- It's hard to get a bead on what you're saying. 361 00:25:55,493 --> 00:25:58,360 - You're all over the place. - I-I'm sorry. 362 00:25:58,462 --> 00:26:01,954 Yeah. That's much better. 363 00:26:02,066 --> 00:26:04,557 I've never run in to anything like this before. 364 00:26:04,669 --> 00:26:08,196 Well, you just never really know when the end is coming. 365 00:26:11,108 --> 00:26:14,544 - [ Laughing, Shouting ] - Hey, Donald! Look what we found. 366 00:26:14,645 --> 00:26:17,546 - No, no. - Don't worry. We brought one for you! 367 00:26:17,648 --> 00:26:20,014 - I don't want any. - What about your friend here? 368 00:26:20,117 --> 00:26:22,881 - He doesn't want any either. - Where's Howie? We gotta get Howie! 369 00:26:22,987 --> 00:26:25,956 - No! Don't go in here. Right, Wendell? - Right. 370 00:26:26,057 --> 00:26:29,686 - What can Howie be doing that I haven't done already? - Nothing. Absolutely nothing. 371 00:26:29,794 --> 00:26:32,354 - Believe me, Howie's doing nothing. Right, Wendell? - Right. 372 00:26:32,463 --> 00:26:34,863 - Hold down the fort. - Right. 373 00:26:34,965 --> 00:26:36,865 - [ Shouting ] - They got Plunkett out of the pocket! 374 00:26:36,967 --> 00:26:38,832 He's lookin' to pass! The blitz is on! 375 00:26:38,936 --> 00:26:41,598 - Wait, wait, wait! No, no, no, no! - [ Shouting, Chattering ] 376 00:26:41,706 --> 00:26:44,072 - An interception! - Don't do that! 377 00:26:44,175 --> 00:26:47,338 - [ All Shouting ] - A flea-flicker! 378 00:26:47,445 --> 00:26:50,881 - Come on, come on. - [ All Cheering ] 379 00:26:50,981 --> 00:26:53,677 - [ Cheering Continues ] - Laura.! 380 00:26:53,784 --> 00:26:57,345 Laura, over here! Dr. Bridges,join the party. 381 00:26:57,455 --> 00:27:00,856 - Dr. Bridges? - The man's obviously mistaken me for one of his colleagues. 382 00:27:00,958 --> 00:27:03,222 - [ Shouting, Chattering ] - Throw it! Throw it! 383 00:27:03,327 --> 00:27:06,057 [ Cheering ] 384 00:27:06,163 --> 00:27:10,190 - Okay. Which side am I on? - Hit me! Come on! Come on! Over here! Over here! 385 00:27:10,301 --> 00:27:13,498 - Dr. Bridges. Really! - [ Shouting Stops ] 386 00:27:13,604 --> 00:27:15,504 This is not a toy. 387 00:27:15,606 --> 00:27:19,508 This is a carefully crafted alginate impression. 388 00:27:19,610 --> 00:27:21,544 - Ah. - Laura. Please. 389 00:27:21,645 --> 00:27:23,545 Yes, Doctor. You, of all people... 390 00:27:23,647 --> 00:27:27,549 should recognize a carefully crafted alginate impression. 391 00:27:27,651 --> 00:27:32,418 - [ Man Shouting, Indistinct ] - Hey! Come on, you guys! 392 00:27:32,523 --> 00:27:36,254 I still can't believe it. This is the most shocking sight I've ever seen. 393 00:27:36,360 --> 00:27:38,260 Come here. 394 00:27:42,466 --> 00:27:44,991 You've already met Miss Widdoes, my dental assistant. 395 00:27:45,102 --> 00:27:48,162 - The gentleman is my partner, Howard Sabatchnik. - [ Door Opens, Closes ] 396 00:27:48,272 --> 00:27:50,172 Oh, no. Dr. Bridges, please. Go in the other room. 397 00:27:50,274 --> 00:27:52,174 Perhaps I can be of some assistance. 398 00:27:52,276 --> 00:27:54,176 Criminology has always been a hobby of mine. 399 00:27:54,278 --> 00:27:56,838 - I never miss an Agatha Christie movie. - Let him stay, Donald. 400 00:27:56,947 --> 00:28:00,474 Apparently there's more to the doctor than meets the eye. 401 00:28:03,287 --> 00:28:05,187 Poor Howie. 402 00:28:05,289 --> 00:28:07,280 He did the best periodontal flap in all Connecticut. 403 00:28:07,391 --> 00:28:09,655 Maybe even the whole eastern seaboard. 404 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:13,719 Under the circumstances, I think it's time for the truth, Donald. 405 00:28:15,833 --> 00:28:18,028 Where you and Cookie... involved? 406 00:28:18,135 --> 00:28:20,569 Laura! Of course not! I told- 407 00:28:22,273 --> 00:28:26,801 [ Sighs ] She was Howie's extracurricular activity. 408 00:28:26,911 --> 00:28:28,879 I think it's time to call the police. 409 00:28:30,948 --> 00:28:34,816 - [ Door Opens ] - Donald, can I talk to you for a minute alone? 410 00:28:34,919 --> 00:28:37,319 It's all right, Wendell. We're calling the police. 411 00:28:39,190 --> 00:28:41,658 Good thinking. 412 00:28:41,759 --> 00:28:43,522 [ Door Slams ] 413 00:28:43,627 --> 00:28:46,619 [ Shouting, Chattering Continue ] 414 00:28:46,730 --> 00:28:49,164 - [ Woman ] Let's be the cheerleaders.! - [ Woman 415 00:28:49,266 --> 00:28:51,734 [ Laughing Continues ] 416 00:28:55,473 --> 00:28:58,033 [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 417 00:28:58,142 --> 00:29:00,042 [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 418 00:29:07,418 --> 00:29:11,514 - [ Man ] I got it.! - [ Cheering ] 419 00:29:11,622 --> 00:29:14,352 I knew it! I just knew it! 420 00:29:14,458 --> 00:29:16,756 Get out! The party's over. 421 00:29:16,861 --> 00:29:18,761 Go home to your wives and children. 422 00:29:18,863 --> 00:29:20,763 Feed the dog, water the lawn. 423 00:29:20,865 --> 00:29:24,323 Go to church and pray for forgiveness. 424 00:29:24,435 --> 00:29:26,335 - Frances? - Frances? 425 00:29:28,506 --> 00:29:30,201 Frances? 426 00:29:30,307 --> 00:29:32,207 Get out of here. 427 00:29:32,309 --> 00:29:35,278 - Frances? - Adulterer. 428 00:29:35,379 --> 00:29:37,210 Apparently Frances and Donald are already acquainted. 429 00:29:37,314 --> 00:29:40,215 - What are you doing here? - Confirming what I already know. 430 00:29:40,317 --> 00:29:42,785 Judging from the shrill tone, I'd say they were husband and wife. 431 00:29:42,887 --> 00:29:45,515 You couldn't take me to the convention because you had a paper to write. 432 00:29:45,623 --> 00:29:48,751 - Donald-your brother-in-law. - For a dentist, you're not a bad detective. 433 00:29:48,859 --> 00:29:51,123 Which one of these floozies was yours? 434 00:29:51,228 --> 00:29:54,356 - You said he owned an athletic-footwear store. - Only as an investment. 435 00:29:54,465 --> 00:29:56,057 What are you talking about? 436 00:29:56,166 --> 00:29:59,567 I am talking about community property, child support and alimony. 437 00:29:59,670 --> 00:30:03,606 - Frances, wait. Listen to me. - I think I have done enough of that already. 438 00:30:03,707 --> 00:30:05,766 I'm afraid this is more than a simple case of adultery here. 439 00:30:05,876 --> 00:30:09,107 Dr. Bridges.! Stay out of this. This happens to be a family affair. 440 00:30:09,213 --> 00:30:12,376 - Who is Dr. Bridges? - He is Dr. Bridges. 441 00:30:12,483 --> 00:30:14,417 - I thought he was Remington Steele. - He is. 442 00:30:14,518 --> 00:30:17,248 - He is? - Stop trying to change the subject. 443 00:30:17,354 --> 00:30:19,879 I am booking the first flight out of this Sodom and Gomorrah. 444 00:30:19,990 --> 00:30:23,255 - Frances, wait! Don't go in there. - Why not? Another wild party? 445 00:30:23,360 --> 00:30:25,794 Believe me, Laura, I am immune. 446 00:30:25,896 --> 00:30:28,490 - Nothing could shock me anymore. - Oh! 447 00:30:28,599 --> 00:30:32,126 - Steele, huh? - Sorry I didn't tell you sooner. Undercover. Very hush-hush. 448 00:30:32,236 --> 00:30:34,966 Frances, stop jumping to conclusions and let us explain! 449 00:30:35,072 --> 00:30:36,972 [ Crying ] Oh! 450 00:30:37,074 --> 00:30:38,769 [ All ] Frances! Don't go in there! 451 00:30:50,421 --> 00:30:54,414 That... is a very messy bathroom. 452 00:30:54,525 --> 00:30:58,256 - [ Sighs ] - Oh! - Frances! 453 00:31:30,494 --> 00:31:33,292 - Poor Howie. - Poor Cookie. 454 00:31:33,397 --> 00:31:36,366 Poor Myrtle. 455 00:31:36,467 --> 00:31:39,163 You're not gonna tell her about Howie's indiscretion? 456 00:31:39,269 --> 00:31:41,169 I don't see the point now. 457 00:31:41,271 --> 00:31:44,240 I think her husband's death far outweighs a tawdry little affair. 458 00:31:47,444 --> 00:31:51,505 I just can't believe- I can't believe that you suspected me of cheating on you. 459 00:31:51,615 --> 00:31:53,515 There were all those receipts- 460 00:31:53,617 --> 00:31:56,643 lingerie, flowers, motels. 461 00:31:56,754 --> 00:31:59,655 Howie used the company card. He didn't want Myrtle to know. 462 00:31:59,757 --> 00:32:02,419 The way you jumped every time I came to the office. 463 00:32:02,526 --> 00:32:05,154 I was afraid that you'd find out about them, then tell Myrtle. 464 00:32:05,262 --> 00:32:08,823 You haven't come near me for two months. 465 00:32:08,932 --> 00:32:12,368 Frannie, I was preoccupied. I'm telling you, I really- 466 00:32:12,469 --> 00:32:14,664 I didn't know what to do about the situation. 467 00:32:14,772 --> 00:32:16,672 Then when you didn't take me to the convention- 468 00:32:16,774 --> 00:32:18,867 A thing like that gets a girl thinking, you know. 469 00:32:18,976 --> 00:32:21,308 Frannie, how could you doubt me... 470 00:32:21,412 --> 00:32:25,849 when the evidence of my undying faithfulness is everywhere. 471 00:32:25,949 --> 00:32:29,749 Could a man who's having an affair dig a new cesspool? 472 00:32:31,889 --> 00:32:35,381 Well, I guess I just wasn't paying attention. 473 00:32:35,492 --> 00:32:38,825 Oh, Donald, can you ever forgive me? 474 00:32:38,929 --> 00:32:42,626 Well, I- I guess it's a little flattering that, after 1 5 years... 475 00:32:42,733 --> 00:32:47,432 you-you still care enough to get a little jealous. 476 00:32:47,538 --> 00:32:49,870 [ Both Giggling ] 477 00:32:49,973 --> 00:32:52,032 - [ Giggling Continues ] - Hmm. 478 00:32:52,142 --> 00:32:55,805 It appears the marriage institution has survived another test. 479 00:32:55,913 --> 00:32:58,609 Profound observation, Dr. Bridges. 480 00:32:58,716 --> 00:33:00,616 Or should I call you Stanley? 481 00:33:00,718 --> 00:33:05,212 - I suppose you're gonna press me for an explanation on that one. - I wouldn't dream of it. 482 00:33:05,322 --> 00:33:09,520 Unlike Frances, I have implicit faith in my partner. 483 00:33:11,361 --> 00:33:13,886 Now, what the hell were you doing running around a hotel... 484 00:33:13,997 --> 00:33:15,965 masquerading as a dentist? 485 00:33:16,066 --> 00:33:19,900 It looked as if you were dealing with a case without telling me. I was more than a little miffed. 486 00:33:20,003 --> 00:33:23,632 Frankly, I was a little embarrassed to bring you in on this one. 487 00:33:23,741 --> 00:33:27,507 When I arrived at the hotel and observed you and Donald in intimate conversation... 488 00:33:27,611 --> 00:33:29,340 his hands all over you... 489 00:33:29,446 --> 00:33:32,506 I began to suspect that it was more than a business relationship involved. 490 00:33:32,616 --> 00:33:35,813 I wanted to pump him, as it were, incognito. 491 00:33:35,919 --> 00:33:40,083 - You were jealous. - Definitely not. 492 00:33:40,190 --> 00:33:42,158 I knew I could trust you without hesitation. 493 00:33:42,259 --> 00:33:44,955 Thanks for the vote of confidence. 494 00:33:48,065 --> 00:33:51,466 Well, perhaps there was a pang or two. [ Murmurs ] 495 00:33:54,972 --> 00:33:57,099 I'll forgive you. 496 00:33:57,207 --> 00:33:59,835 Now, to the matter at hand. 497 00:33:59,977 --> 00:34:04,641 The burning question seems to be, why would anyone want to kill a dentist? 498 00:34:04,748 --> 00:34:07,740 Whatever the reason, I think the hotel is our only starting point. 499 00:34:07,851 --> 00:34:10,411 Splendid. I'll use my Dr. Bridges identity. 500 00:34:10,521 --> 00:34:14,821 You know, blend in, investigate without arousing suspicion. 501 00:34:14,925 --> 00:34:17,553 - In that case, I'll need a cover too. - Exactly. Now- 502 00:34:17,694 --> 00:34:19,821 [ People Chattering ] 503 00:34:19,930 --> 00:34:22,330 - [ Teeth Clacking ] - This isn't exactly what I had in mind. 504 00:34:22,432 --> 00:34:24,525 Come now, Laura. What better cover for a convention? 505 00:34:24,635 --> 00:34:27,832 You'll be able to roam around, people will pour out their life stories to you... 506 00:34:27,938 --> 00:34:29,838 and you get to answer that age-old question- 507 00:34:29,940 --> 00:34:31,908 What's a nice girl like you doing in an outfit like that? 508 00:34:32,009 --> 00:34:34,068 Caramels? Chocolate-covered cherries? 509 00:34:34,178 --> 00:34:36,442 Mint parfaits? 510 00:34:36,547 --> 00:34:39,482 - No. No, thank you. - Oh, come on. 511 00:34:39,583 --> 00:34:41,551 One won't hurt ya. 512 00:34:41,652 --> 00:34:43,552 - No! - [ Man ] Whoa. 513 00:34:46,156 --> 00:34:48,056 - I've seen that look before. - What look? 514 00:34:48,158 --> 00:34:50,558 Ray Milland had it in The Lost Weekend. Played a hopeless alcoholic. 515 00:34:50,661 --> 00:34:52,561 Got it every time he saw a bottle of scotch. 516 00:34:52,663 --> 00:34:54,563 You and chocolates have a similar relationship? 517 00:34:54,665 --> 00:34:56,929 Don't be ridiculous. We're on a case. There's a murderer loose. 518 00:34:57,034 --> 00:35:00,003 We don't have time to stand around tasting cho- 519 00:35:00,103 --> 00:35:03,539 - cho- cho- - Chocolate. 520 00:35:03,640 --> 00:35:05,972 Come on. Let's pump some dentists. 521 00:35:17,120 --> 00:35:19,088 [ Sighs ] 522 00:35:20,657 --> 00:35:22,852 Oh, Donald. 523 00:35:22,960 --> 00:35:26,123 You are so energetic. 524 00:35:26,230 --> 00:35:30,428 [ Exhales ] Well, I had a lot of energy... stored up. 525 00:35:30,534 --> 00:35:33,469 - [ Giggling ] - I got a little tickle in my throat. 526 00:35:33,570 --> 00:35:35,731 You got a cough drop? 527 00:35:38,208 --> 00:35:40,802 Oh, Frances. 528 00:35:40,911 --> 00:35:44,074 Oh, Donald. I'm sorry. 529 00:35:44,181 --> 00:35:48,618 You see, there was this cho- 530 00:35:48,719 --> 00:35:50,880 cho- 531 00:35:52,089 --> 00:35:53,989 - cho- - Chocolate. 532 00:35:54,091 --> 00:35:56,082 Thank you- convention at the hotel. 533 00:35:56,193 --> 00:35:58,093 I thought you were having an affair with Cookie... 534 00:35:58,195 --> 00:36:00,095 so I was really, really depressed. 535 00:36:00,197 --> 00:36:03,428 And I thought, well, gee, just one little teeny-tiny consolation- 536 00:36:03,533 --> 00:36:05,262 How many did you have, Frances? 537 00:36:07,571 --> 00:36:09,471 - No more than three... - Okay. 538 00:36:10,874 --> 00:36:12,933 pounds. 539 00:36:13,043 --> 00:36:15,841 Oh! Frances, you gotta seek help... 540 00:36:15,946 --> 00:36:18,312 if not for yourself, for the children. 541 00:36:18,415 --> 00:36:20,906 It is not a pretty sight to find your mother hiding in a garage... 542 00:36:21,018 --> 00:36:22,986 stuffing her face with malted milk balls. 543 00:36:23,086 --> 00:36:25,520 I am over it, Donald. 544 00:36:25,622 --> 00:36:27,556 I mean, now that I know that I have you... 545 00:36:27,658 --> 00:36:31,992 I will never touch another malted milk ball again as long as I live. I promise. 546 00:36:32,095 --> 00:36:35,792 And the children are just fine. I talked to them today. 547 00:36:35,899 --> 00:36:37,696 - They are? - Yes. 548 00:36:37,801 --> 00:36:41,999 You've gotta believe me. They will have no permanent scars because of my condition. 549 00:36:44,708 --> 00:36:44,808 - Oh. There was one bit of disturbing news though. - Hmm? 550 00:36:44,808 --> 00:36:49,040 - Oh. There was one bit of disturbing news though. - Hmm? 551 00:36:49,146 --> 00:36:51,808 About that patient of yours- Wendell... Wh-Whittaker. 552 00:36:51,915 --> 00:36:55,749 Oh, yeah. Oh, he's coping with his tic douloureux very well, I thought. 553 00:36:55,852 --> 00:36:57,911 I don't think he needs to worry about it anymore. 554 00:36:58,021 --> 00:37:01,218 - You never know when those things can reoccur. - He's dead. 555 00:37:02,159 --> 00:37:03,956 Burned in a fire. 556 00:37:06,563 --> 00:37:09,498 - When? - A couple of days ago, I think. 557 00:37:09,599 --> 00:37:13,365 That's impossible. I just saw him here in Los Angeles in the hotel. 558 00:37:13,470 --> 00:37:16,462 Well, that's impossible. The police called for his dental records... 559 00:37:16,573 --> 00:37:18,541 to make a positive identification. 560 00:37:18,642 --> 00:37:20,610 They can't possibly make a positive identification... 561 00:37:20,711 --> 00:37:22,611 without the impression of his teeth. 562 00:37:22,713 --> 00:37:24,613 We brought them here with us. 563 00:37:28,919 --> 00:37:32,013 - Oh, dear Lord. - What's the matter? 564 00:37:34,358 --> 00:37:36,826 Those teeth may be the key to a double murder. 565 00:37:37,928 --> 00:37:41,193 - Get dressed. - Okay. 566 00:37:41,298 --> 00:37:43,198 [ Elevator Bell Dings ] 567 00:37:48,972 --> 00:37:52,806 Hmm. Doesn't seem to be an easy access, does it? 568 00:37:52,909 --> 00:37:54,809 You just leave that to Mama. 569 00:38:07,190 --> 00:38:08,919 [ Objects Clatter ] 570 00:38:09,026 --> 00:38:10,926 Uh, lose anything, miss? 571 00:38:11,028 --> 00:38:14,259 Oh, Officer, I can't seem to find my hotel key. 572 00:38:15,899 --> 00:38:19,300 - Has it been a long night for you, Captain? - Sergeant. 573 00:38:19,403 --> 00:38:21,530 Sergeant? Really? 574 00:38:21,638 --> 00:38:24,004 - You look like a captain to me. - Thanks. 575 00:38:24,107 --> 00:38:26,507 Let's have a look at that badge. 576 00:38:26,610 --> 00:38:28,908 Nice. 577 00:38:31,882 --> 00:38:33,782 - I'll take those teeth. - These teeth? 578 00:38:33,884 --> 00:38:35,784 Those teeth. 579 00:38:36,820 --> 00:38:38,720 [ Groans ] 580 00:38:55,005 --> 00:38:58,771 [ Gasps ] He is alive. 581 00:38:58,875 --> 00:39:01,901 I don't think he wants to celebrate his good fortune with us. Come on. 582 00:39:18,962 --> 00:39:20,793 There he is! 583 00:39:28,705 --> 00:39:30,730 [ Chattering ] 584 00:39:34,978 --> 00:39:38,379 Watch your backs, please. Watch your backs. Excuse me. 585 00:39:38,482 --> 00:39:41,974 - Bridges! Buy you a drink. - Another time perhaps. 586 00:39:42,085 --> 00:39:44,280 Something else on your mind, huh, Bridges? You dog. 587 00:39:44,387 --> 00:39:46,821 A little dental hygiene. Nothing more. 588 00:39:46,923 --> 00:39:50,188 - Ask her if she's got a friend who needs a checkup. - We can all floss in my room. 589 00:39:50,293 --> 00:39:52,193 [ Chattering ] 590 00:39:54,831 --> 00:39:57,026 Oh. He could be anywhere. 591 00:39:58,502 --> 00:40:01,266 Uh-uh-uh. Excuse me, ladies. 592 00:40:04,274 --> 00:40:07,266 - [ Gasps ] - Donald, what are doing? 593 00:40:07,377 --> 00:40:09,277 - It's the only way I could keep her quiet. - [ Moaning ] 594 00:40:09,379 --> 00:40:12,280 - Is he still here? - Possibly. Let's check the rest of the lobby. 595 00:40:12,382 --> 00:40:16,648 - Frances, I'm sorry. I did it for your own safety. - Frances. 596 00:40:16,753 --> 00:40:20,211 [ Moaning ] 597 00:40:20,323 --> 00:40:23,224 Mmm! Laura. Laura, I'll give you $20... 598 00:40:23,326 --> 00:40:26,159 - if you get me some more raspberry swirls. - What? 599 00:40:26,263 --> 00:40:28,697 It's all the cash I've got, unless you wanna take a traveler's check. 600 00:40:28,798 --> 00:40:31,289 Frances, what are you talking about? 601 00:40:31,401 --> 00:40:34,427 Come here. Sit down. 602 00:40:34,538 --> 00:40:37,268 Laura. Laura, I have a confession to make. 603 00:40:38,608 --> 00:40:40,508 I'm a cho- 604 00:40:40,610 --> 00:40:42,510 cho- 605 00:40:43,880 --> 00:40:45,871 I'm a chocoholic. 606 00:40:45,982 --> 00:40:49,349 - You are? - Mm. Don't tell Mother. 607 00:40:49,452 --> 00:40:51,784 - How did this happen? - Well- 608 00:40:54,324 --> 00:40:56,451 It started with a couple candy bars for breakfast. 609 00:40:56,560 --> 00:40:59,427 Then a few more to tide me over till lunch. 610 00:40:59,529 --> 00:41:03,260 Before I knew what was happening, it was all I could think about. 611 00:41:03,366 --> 00:41:06,358 I'd fall asleep at night dreaming of rich, gooey caramels... 612 00:41:06,469 --> 00:41:11,702 - [ Sighing ] - nougat centers, mocha. 613 00:41:11,808 --> 00:41:14,641 And then it got to the point where one piece- 614 00:41:14,744 --> 00:41:17,508 - one whiff of cho- - Oh. 615 00:41:17,614 --> 00:41:20,777 - cho- cho- - [ Inhales ] It's all right, Frances. 616 00:41:20,884 --> 00:41:23,216 I'd go through 1 0 pounds before a binge broke. 617 00:41:23,320 --> 00:41:27,313 My face would break out. My clothes wouldn't fit. There was no stopping me. 618 00:41:27,424 --> 00:41:30,882 - How long ago was that? - Last week. 619 00:41:32,762 --> 00:41:36,163 - I know how you feel. - How could you? 620 00:41:36,266 --> 00:41:38,700 I, too, have dreams- 621 00:41:38,802 --> 00:41:41,566 warm, sensuous dreams. 622 00:41:41,671 --> 00:41:46,199 I walk into a dark room, and a deep bath of chocolate awaits me. 623 00:41:47,510 --> 00:41:49,410 I lower myself into it. 624 00:41:50,480 --> 00:41:52,971 I'm covered in chocolate. 625 00:41:53,083 --> 00:41:55,984 And I discover what the pursuit of happiness means. 626 00:41:56,086 --> 00:42:00,648 I wanna believe in reincarnation so I can come back as a crunch bar. 627 00:42:00,757 --> 00:42:04,124 It runs in the family- the Holt curse. 628 00:42:04,227 --> 00:42:07,594 Two sisters- so different, yet so similar. 629 00:42:07,697 --> 00:42:11,633 [ Clicks Tongue ] Oh, Frances, I've never felt this close to you. 630 00:42:13,169 --> 00:42:15,034 Who is this gentleman we're chasing anyway? 631 00:42:15,138 --> 00:42:17,163 Wendell Whittaker, a patient of mine- well, actually Howie's. 632 00:42:17,274 --> 00:42:19,834 - He suffers from a classic case of tic douloureux. - Oh, yeah? 633 00:42:19,943 --> 00:42:21,843 We were gonna do a paper on it for the convention. 634 00:42:21,945 --> 00:42:24,641 Even brought an impression of his teeth to use as sort of a visual aid. 635 00:42:24,748 --> 00:42:27,581 That's all very fascinating, but why would this man kill for those teeth? 636 00:42:27,684 --> 00:42:31,142 Wendell has a bullion exchange. He trades in gold, precious metals. 637 00:42:31,254 --> 00:42:33,154 Apparently he's under investigation for embezzling... 638 00:42:33,256 --> 00:42:35,383 close to $1 0 million of his company funds. 639 00:42:35,492 --> 00:42:37,653 Then they found the body, burnt beyond recognition. 640 00:42:37,761 --> 00:42:40,889 The police called me for the dental records to make a positive I.D. 641 00:42:40,997 --> 00:42:44,228 If Wendell Whittaker is officially declared dead, he becomes a very wealthy ghost. 642 00:42:44,334 --> 00:42:46,894 He has his teeth. That should be the end of it. 643 00:42:47,003 --> 00:42:51,201 I don't know. As long as you can examine that corpse and declare that it isn't Whittaker... 644 00:42:51,308 --> 00:42:53,435 I don't think we've heard the last of him. 645 00:42:53,543 --> 00:42:56,876 What am I supposed to do, run the rest of my life? I just cleaned my garage. 646 00:42:56,980 --> 00:43:00,541 - The Man Who Knew Too Much. - I'm willing to forget if he is. 647 00:43:00,650 --> 00:43:03,244 Jimmy Stewart, Doris Day. Paramount, 1 956. 648 00:43:03,353 --> 00:43:05,685 What are we doing here, talking movies now? 649 00:43:05,789 --> 00:43:09,225 What better way to formulate a plan to save your life and capture Whittaker? 650 00:43:09,326 --> 00:43:11,726 That's the one where Doris Day sings "Que Sera, Sera. '' 651 00:43:11,828 --> 00:43:13,728 A meaningless musical interlude. 652 00:43:13,830 --> 00:43:16,264 The plot has a hired assassin planning to kill an ambassador... 653 00:43:16,366 --> 00:43:20,359 at the exact moment the cymbals crash during a concert given at the Albert Hall. 654 00:43:20,470 --> 00:43:22,495 Good. That leaves me out. I don't play the cymbals. 655 00:43:22,605 --> 00:43:25,005 No need to. This is our Albert Hall... 656 00:43:25,108 --> 00:43:27,235 - and you deliver your paper at? - 3:00. 657 00:43:27,344 --> 00:43:29,073 As good as any cymbal. Come on. 658 00:43:29,179 --> 00:43:31,443 This guy- Steele. Steele, wait a minute. 659 00:43:31,548 --> 00:43:34,016 [ People Chattering ] 660 00:43:51,401 --> 00:43:53,301 Ah, splendid. 661 00:43:53,403 --> 00:43:55,633 You really enjoy seeing me wear these outlandish- 662 00:43:55,739 --> 00:43:58,435 not to mention demeaning- costumes, don't you? 663 00:43:58,541 --> 00:44:01,840 Laura, you told me yourself the secret of surveillance is to blend in. 664 00:44:01,945 --> 00:44:03,913 [ Sighs ] 665 00:44:05,548 --> 00:44:08,142 [ Chattering ] 666 00:44:08,251 --> 00:44:10,981 Sometimes I wish I'd stayed in the math department. 667 00:44:11,087 --> 00:44:14,921 Laura, are you sure Donald's going to be all right out there? 668 00:44:15,024 --> 00:44:17,754 Mr. Steele and I are covering the entire auditorium. 669 00:44:17,861 --> 00:44:20,728 Believe me, Frances. Wendell is not going to slip through. 670 00:44:20,830 --> 00:44:23,560 - Time to squeeze out. - [ Clicks Tongue ] 671 00:44:26,069 --> 00:44:28,902 [ Whistling, Cheering ] 672 00:44:32,876 --> 00:44:34,844 [ Whistling, Cheering Continue ] 673 00:44:34,944 --> 00:44:36,844 Look, why don't you go out front? 674 00:44:36,946 --> 00:44:38,937 - No, no. I wanna stay back here with you. - Come on. 675 00:44:39,048 --> 00:44:41,846 You heard what Laura said. Nothing is gonna happen. Nothing. 676 00:44:41,951 --> 00:44:43,851 Oh, I know that. 677 00:44:45,688 --> 00:44:47,588 So do I. 678 00:44:50,360 --> 00:44:53,796 The key to the safety deposit box is in the bureau drawer, under the socks. 679 00:44:53,897 --> 00:44:57,298 - I thought that's where you kept the will. - The will is under my shorts. 680 00:44:57,400 --> 00:45:00,301 - Where's the insurance policy? - Under your panty hose. 681 00:45:00,403 --> 00:45:02,701 Oh, Donald. Don't talk like that. 682 00:45:02,806 --> 00:45:04,831 Ready to take a shot at this, Piper? 683 00:45:13,817 --> 00:45:15,717 [ Applause Continues ] 684 00:45:15,819 --> 00:45:18,652 Ladies and gentlemen, to open the afternoon session... 685 00:45:18,755 --> 00:45:20,950 our distinguished colleague from Connecticut- 686 00:45:21,057 --> 00:45:23,821 Dr. Donald Piper. 687 00:45:23,927 --> 00:45:25,827 [ Applause ] 688 00:45:41,778 --> 00:45:43,473 Tic- 689 00:45:48,618 --> 00:45:52,884 Tic douloureux is- is a very interesting condition. 690 00:45:52,989 --> 00:45:55,389 Something hot, something cold... 691 00:45:55,492 --> 00:45:57,483 uh, something sweet- 692 00:45:57,594 --> 00:46:00,222 even a loud sound- could, uh... 693 00:46:00,330 --> 00:46:02,696 send the mouth into excruciating pain. 694 00:46:02,799 --> 00:46:05,267 Supertooth is here with a super brush... 695 00:46:05,368 --> 00:46:07,768 for a super people, for a super-dontic tooth.! 696 00:46:07,871 --> 00:46:10,533 Here comes Supertooth.! Supertooth.! 697 00:46:10,640 --> 00:46:14,406 - Stop that tooth! - [ Screams ] 698 00:46:14,511 --> 00:46:18,538 All right, Whittaker. The game's over. 699 00:46:18,648 --> 00:46:22,812 [ Panting ] Hey, this wasn't my idea. 700 00:46:22,919 --> 00:46:26,082 - Some guy- he gave me 20 bucks to do this. - What guy? 701 00:46:27,490 --> 00:46:30,687 - Him. - [ People Screaming ] 702 00:46:31,728 --> 00:46:33,787 [ Loud Feedback ] 703 00:46:34,631 --> 00:46:37,691 [ Screaming ] 704 00:46:41,938 --> 00:46:43,997 Tic douloureux. 705 00:46:44,107 --> 00:46:47,873 Even a loud sound could send the mouth into excruciating pain. 706 00:46:53,349 --> 00:46:56,648 - Here we go. - I'm sorry we couldn't spend more time together. 707 00:46:56,753 --> 00:47:00,052 - Yes, yes. - Well, now that we've made contact... 708 00:47:00,156 --> 00:47:02,056 I'm sure there'll be a great many more visits. 709 00:47:02,158 --> 00:47:04,126 [ Moans ] Oh. 710 00:47:04,227 --> 00:47:06,127 [ Laughing ] Silly. 711 00:47:06,229 --> 00:47:09,892 - Only next time in Connecticut. It's a lot quieter there. - You got a deal, Donald. 712 00:47:09,999 --> 00:47:13,366 Frances, what can I say? It's been wonderful. 713 00:47:13,469 --> 00:47:17,667 - Donald, take care of yourself. - Oh, uh- 714 00:47:17,774 --> 00:47:21,767 Now, a" thank you for saving my life'' gift. 715 00:47:21,878 --> 00:47:24,574 Oh. How sweet. Oh. 716 00:47:24,681 --> 00:47:27,479 - [ Kiss ] You're welcome. - You're gonna miss your flight. 717 00:47:27,584 --> 00:47:29,552 - Take that. Here we go. - Got everything? 718 00:47:29,652 --> 00:47:32,644 I'm gonna send you more pictures of the kids. See you later. 719 00:47:32,755 --> 00:47:35,155 See you, Frances. Take care of yourselves. 720 00:47:35,258 --> 00:47:37,522 Uh- Okay. 721 00:47:39,062 --> 00:47:41,326 [ Sighs ] 722 00:47:41,431 --> 00:47:44,127 Uh, aren't you gonna open it? 723 00:47:44,233 --> 00:47:46,292 - No hurry. - Oh. 724 00:47:46,402 --> 00:47:49,565 - Not the least bit curious? - [ Scoffs ] You know me. 725 00:47:49,672 --> 00:47:52,072 I can go for months without opening a present. 726 00:47:52,175 --> 00:47:54,837 Oh. I see. Yes, well- Hmm. 727 00:47:54,944 --> 00:47:57,742 - Mmm. - Such willpower, eh? 728 00:48:14,130 --> 00:48:16,030 Well- 729 00:48:17,066 --> 00:48:18,966 - Maybe just one. - Mm-hmm. 730 00:48:19,068 --> 00:48:21,400 That's what Ray Milland said just before he lost that weekend. 731 00:48:56,105 --> 00:48:57,299 [ Mews ] 732 00:48:57,349 --> 00:49:01,899 Repair and Synchronization by Easy Subtitles Synchronizer 1.0.0.0