1 00:01:24,080 --> 00:01:28,200 Park it on the street only TV has a drive on. You can't ask this lady to 2 00:01:28,200 --> 00:01:29,200 that far. 3 00:01:29,300 --> 00:01:30,300 She's pregnant. 4 00:01:31,280 --> 00:01:32,400 I am not. 5 00:01:32,640 --> 00:01:33,820 I hope not. 6 00:01:34,840 --> 00:01:36,660 Park it on the street, okay? 7 00:01:43,440 --> 00:01:44,440 Hey, Sandy. 8 00:01:45,460 --> 00:01:47,100 Mal, what are you doing here? 9 00:01:47,790 --> 00:01:50,770 I didn't think the Boston papers were running the Cardell kidnapping anymore. 10 00:01:50,990 --> 00:01:54,610 No, not on the front page like you Westerners, but we do try to keep up. 11 00:01:54,830 --> 00:01:56,610 Not much of a turnout at that. 12 00:01:57,230 --> 00:01:59,530 By the way, where's Mr. 13 00:01:59,770 --> 00:02:02,270 Eleven O 'Clock News and the other blow -dry kids? 14 00:02:03,530 --> 00:02:05,650 Hanging the rest of us up, as usual. 15 00:02:08,050 --> 00:02:09,050 Morning. 16 00:02:10,169 --> 00:02:14,930 I'm sorry the TV people aren't here, but I'm aware of your deadlines, so we'll 17 00:02:14,930 --> 00:02:15,930 start without them. 18 00:02:16,120 --> 00:02:18,300 Mrs. Cardell would like to make a brief statement. 19 00:02:18,880 --> 00:02:22,460 As you know, she hasn't been feeling very well and would appreciate it if you 20 00:02:22,460 --> 00:02:23,880 kept your questions brief. 21 00:02:24,300 --> 00:02:25,720 And not too many, please. 22 00:02:26,440 --> 00:02:27,440 Mrs. Cardell? 23 00:02:30,160 --> 00:02:31,980 Gentlemen, ma 'am. 24 00:02:32,620 --> 00:02:36,380 The FBI has determined that the latest ransom note is another hoax. 25 00:02:36,660 --> 00:02:42,240 That makes 25 false ransom notes received since my husband vanished last 26 00:02:43,600 --> 00:02:44,600 And today... 27 00:02:45,450 --> 00:02:46,450 Through the media. 28 00:02:47,190 --> 00:02:51,370 I would like to appeal to those who seem to delight in creating another... 29 00:02:51,370 --> 00:02:58,230 Please, dear Lord, let us be... Excuse 30 00:02:58,230 --> 00:02:59,168 us. 31 00:02:59,170 --> 00:03:01,410 Sorry we're late. We had to go back for a piece of equipment. 32 00:03:01,790 --> 00:03:02,790 Your hair dryer? 33 00:03:03,230 --> 00:03:07,030 You know who you are. The writers of all those false ransom notes. 34 00:03:09,350 --> 00:03:10,710 They're stripping us of our hope. 35 00:03:11,250 --> 00:03:13,750 Please, join the rest of us. 36 00:03:14,030 --> 00:03:15,830 Pray for Luther's safe return instead. 37 00:03:16,110 --> 00:03:22,310 And also, I'm asking the person or persons who do have Luther. 38 00:03:24,150 --> 00:03:25,210 Substantiate that fact. 39 00:03:25,930 --> 00:03:30,190 The ransom will be quickly and gladly paid, I beg you. 40 00:03:30,450 --> 00:03:31,490 I thank you. 41 00:03:32,510 --> 00:03:36,110 Mrs. Cardell will now take a few questions. Mrs. Cardell? 42 00:03:36,390 --> 00:03:41,070 The FBI and police are frustrated. They admit they have no clues. 43 00:03:41,580 --> 00:03:44,500 Can you tell us why you're still certain your husband was kidnapped? 44 00:03:45,100 --> 00:03:49,500 Because if he wasn't kidnapped, there's only one other reason for his silence 45 00:03:49,500 --> 00:03:50,500 and his disappearance. 46 00:03:51,540 --> 00:03:53,120 I refuse to accept that reason. 47 00:03:53,360 --> 00:03:54,860 I will not believe that he's dead. 48 00:03:55,260 --> 00:03:56,340 Are there any more questions? 49 00:03:56,800 --> 00:03:58,980 Yes, the man with the hairdo. 50 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:02,340 Miss Cardell, is it true you're having a nervous breakdown? 51 00:04:05,720 --> 00:04:06,900 This is Ron Allen. 52 00:04:07,300 --> 00:04:09,660 Behind me is the mansion of Luther Cardell. 53 00:04:10,220 --> 00:04:14,360 Once... A palace of power, privacy, and privilege, it has since its 54 00:04:14,360 --> 00:04:19,940 disappearance become a sanctuary of sadness, solitude, and secrecy. Today, 55 00:04:19,940 --> 00:04:24,580 wife of the missing agricultural tycoon issued a proud, yet pathetic plea to be 56 00:04:24,580 --> 00:04:27,400 left alone after a month of suffering through her husband's disappearance. 57 00:04:27,840 --> 00:04:28,840 Go to number two, Ron. 58 00:04:29,580 --> 00:04:33,240 I then ask, Mrs. Gardell, the police and FBI are frustrated. 59 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:36,960 They admit they have no leads. Can you tell us why you're still certain your 60 00:04:36,960 --> 00:04:37,960 husband was kidnapped? 61 00:04:38,360 --> 00:04:39,400 That was my question. 62 00:04:40,330 --> 00:04:41,410 That was my question. 63 00:04:41,650 --> 00:04:42,770 That was my question. 64 00:04:44,550 --> 00:04:45,550 Yeah, 65 00:04:53,090 --> 00:04:54,530 Mr. Grant, this is Tim in the lobby. 66 00:04:54,970 --> 00:04:56,450 The man here wants to see you. 67 00:04:56,670 --> 00:04:57,830 Name's Jack Riley. 68 00:04:59,690 --> 00:05:01,150 Of the Chicago Dispatch? 69 00:05:01,830 --> 00:05:04,470 Formerly. Formerly. Said you were expecting him. 70 00:05:04,690 --> 00:05:07,290 No, I'm not expecting him. I'm never expecting him. 71 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:10,080 Send the old fake up. 72 00:05:12,540 --> 00:05:13,540 Jack Riley. 73 00:05:14,120 --> 00:05:16,220 Used to be a hell of a rewrite man. 74 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:20,280 One night years ago in Detroit, I was passing a restaurant when the Cheney 75 00:05:20,280 --> 00:05:22,560 brothers decided to eliminate some of the opposition. 76 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:24,700 There were bodies everywhere. 77 00:05:25,440 --> 00:05:26,600 It was wonderful. 78 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:31,460 I thought the whole thing. Phoned it in ten minutes before deadline, babbling 79 00:05:31,460 --> 00:05:36,040 hysterically. Jack was working rewrite. When he got through with it, it read 80 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:37,840 like Raymond Chandler. 81 00:05:38,280 --> 00:05:39,800 Oh, the good old days. 82 00:05:40,040 --> 00:05:41,980 Yeah. I'm glad I missed them. 83 00:05:42,280 --> 00:05:46,640 Lou? Huh? I just left Mrs. Cardell. Yeah? She gave a pretty emotional 84 00:05:46,900 --> 00:05:50,460 I can milk three, four books out of it if you think we need it. What's her 85 00:05:50,640 --> 00:05:51,640 Two. Then give me two. 86 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:54,100 Anyway, this guy Riley's a... Lou Grant! 87 00:05:55,660 --> 00:05:56,660 Jack Riley! 88 00:06:00,130 --> 00:06:01,089 Goodness, dear. 89 00:06:01,090 --> 00:06:03,870 Oh, it's been too long. Too damn long. Been longer than that. 90 00:06:04,930 --> 00:06:09,130 Hey, Art Donovan, I want you to meet Jack Riley. He's an even faster two 91 00:06:09,130 --> 00:06:12,750 -fingered typist than you are. That's before the good Lord opened a calcium 92 00:06:12,750 --> 00:06:16,170 in my hands. Nice to see you, Art. Don't shake it too hard. Oh, we don't have to 93 00:06:16,170 --> 00:06:18,810 shake? Oh, I want to shake. Just don't shake it too hard. 94 00:06:19,030 --> 00:06:20,030 How's that? 95 00:06:20,070 --> 00:06:21,070 Too hard. 96 00:06:21,790 --> 00:06:25,170 Hasn't slowed me down a bit, though, Lou. I still get in as much trouble as 97 00:06:25,170 --> 00:06:27,210 ever. I'll bet you do. I'll bet you do. 98 00:06:27,770 --> 00:06:30,750 I was just telling Art here about the Cheney brothers shooting back at 51. 99 00:06:31,330 --> 00:06:32,950 That was some night, wasn't it, Lou? 100 00:06:33,170 --> 00:06:35,930 We were on the streets before the echoes died down. 101 00:06:36,470 --> 00:06:38,610 What's the matter with you? Don't you eat anymore? 102 00:06:38,870 --> 00:06:41,190 What? Well, you're just skin and bones, man. 103 00:06:41,410 --> 00:06:43,690 How about letting a little friend buy you lunch? 104 00:06:44,070 --> 00:06:46,730 Come on, Jack. Don't you mean I'll buy you lunch? 105 00:06:46,990 --> 00:06:48,170 Well, since you asked. 106 00:06:48,770 --> 00:06:49,770 See you, Art. 107 00:06:49,790 --> 00:06:50,830 Sit here for me. 108 00:06:51,890 --> 00:06:52,890 What's wrong? 109 00:06:52,950 --> 00:06:55,350 Gee, Lou, I got something really important to do. 110 00:06:55,590 --> 00:06:56,590 Oh? 111 00:06:56,740 --> 00:07:01,540 Composing room, blonde, 5 '7". I really hate to disappoint her. 112 00:07:01,980 --> 00:07:03,960 But she's a very impressionable age. 113 00:07:04,280 --> 00:07:05,280 She's 26. 114 00:07:05,840 --> 00:07:08,820 Don't tell me about those things. I don't want to hear about it. 115 00:07:09,140 --> 00:07:13,720 It's just lunch, Lou. No, no, it's not just lunch. An hour is just lunch. Two 116 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:15,020 hours is lunch and dessert. 117 00:07:15,600 --> 00:07:17,740 No, three hours is lunch and dessert. 118 00:07:18,380 --> 00:07:19,860 Mike, sit here for me. 119 00:07:20,140 --> 00:07:21,820 Your own city room, Lou. 120 00:07:22,220 --> 00:07:23,220 Fantastic. 121 00:07:29,290 --> 00:07:32,710 And remember the time Duggan wanted to fire us for throwing the football around 122 00:07:32,710 --> 00:07:33,710 the city room? 123 00:07:34,110 --> 00:07:36,970 That was the greatest Michigan -Ohio State game I ever saw. 124 00:07:37,230 --> 00:07:40,930 What ever happened to old Duggan? He died at his desk, just like the hell his 125 00:07:40,930 --> 00:07:42,810 money was. They buried him in his bottom drawer. 126 00:07:43,210 --> 00:07:44,370 Ready to order? 127 00:07:45,070 --> 00:07:49,590 Yeah, I'll have the T -bone steak, 16 -ounce, medium rare, no fat. 128 00:07:49,850 --> 00:07:53,150 Sour cream and whole the chives on the baked potato. Soup or salad? 129 00:07:53,550 --> 00:07:54,870 Salad, green goddess dressing. 130 00:07:55,130 --> 00:07:56,109 And you, sir? 131 00:07:56,110 --> 00:07:58,370 Cheeseburger. And another beer. 132 00:07:59,100 --> 00:08:00,340 Do you have a wine list? 133 00:08:00,580 --> 00:08:01,620 Oh, certainly. I'd like it. 134 00:08:04,140 --> 00:08:05,340 Wine list, Jack? 135 00:08:06,720 --> 00:08:10,920 Celebration. Yeah, well, it's also noon on Thursday, beer and cheeseburger time. 136 00:08:12,460 --> 00:08:14,160 I'm talking about a celebration. 137 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:20,320 What would shaking hands with Luther Cardell be worth here? 138 00:08:21,800 --> 00:08:22,800 What? 139 00:08:23,180 --> 00:08:26,060 How would you like an exclusive interview with Cardell? 140 00:08:26,800 --> 00:08:30,400 That wine list went to your head. This is legit, Lou. Mm -hmm. 141 00:08:31,140 --> 00:08:34,020 Just like the time you tried to sell me those pictures of Martin Borman. 142 00:08:34,260 --> 00:08:37,080 Well, it looked like him, didn't it? How would you be able to contact Luther 143 00:08:37,080 --> 00:08:40,220 Cardell? I didn't contact him. He contacted me. 144 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:44,280 Said he wanted to talk to somebody. I recommended you. It's that simple. 145 00:08:46,740 --> 00:08:50,580 If you're a hustler of me for lunch, you don't have to get this elaborate kit. 146 00:08:50,780 --> 00:08:52,680 Lou, I really know the man. 147 00:08:53,390 --> 00:08:57,370 I met him during the Guatemalan earthquake. I was with the Phoenix 148 00:08:57,370 --> 00:09:00,650 PR agency that worked for his corporation from time to time. 149 00:09:01,610 --> 00:09:04,890 You're on the brink of a big story, Lou. Don't walk away from it. 150 00:09:06,010 --> 00:09:09,290 If I put a plate full of rubies in front of you, would you push them away? 151 00:09:10,370 --> 00:09:11,950 Rubies always give me indigestion. 152 00:09:14,990 --> 00:09:19,210 He just called you up, huh? Right. No, first I got a call from a man named 153 00:09:19,210 --> 00:09:21,350 who said Cardell wanted to talk to me. 154 00:09:21,710 --> 00:09:25,470 And to be at a certain phone booth in an hour. Yeah, I saw that same movie. 155 00:09:25,710 --> 00:09:29,090 Yeah, that was my reaction, too. But I went, and you would, too. 156 00:09:30,530 --> 00:09:31,530 Maybe. 157 00:09:31,690 --> 00:09:34,810 The phone call came right in on a button that was the old man. 158 00:09:35,930 --> 00:09:37,030 So where is he? 159 00:09:37,510 --> 00:09:38,770 Well, I'll tell you this much. 160 00:09:39,310 --> 00:09:42,530 The call was long distance. A good piece of long distance. 161 00:09:43,090 --> 00:09:44,630 Long distance from where? 162 00:09:45,030 --> 00:09:46,950 Lou, don't ask yet, okay? 163 00:09:47,450 --> 00:09:48,630 I'm not at liberty to say. 164 00:09:48,830 --> 00:09:51,330 Are you at liberty to pay for that T -bone you ordered? 165 00:09:52,210 --> 00:09:55,550 I thought you'd be tickled pink, fall over at the shot. 166 00:09:56,390 --> 00:09:58,450 If you don't want it, I'll tell them you're not interested. 167 00:09:59,050 --> 00:10:01,530 Well, now, wait a minute. 168 00:10:02,590 --> 00:10:06,890 The thing is, I don't know if we'd be interested or not. 169 00:10:07,670 --> 00:10:09,730 Tell me something. 170 00:10:11,260 --> 00:10:12,360 What's in this for you? 171 00:10:12,600 --> 00:10:15,800 There's nothing in it for me. I'm just the go -between. It's just that I'd 172 00:10:15,800 --> 00:10:18,020 rather you were in on it with me than anyone else. 173 00:10:20,660 --> 00:10:21,660 Okay. 174 00:10:22,980 --> 00:10:26,440 I'll let you know this afternoon after the three o 'clock budget meeting. 175 00:10:27,620 --> 00:10:31,840 That is, if I have the guts to bring it up. 176 00:10:32,560 --> 00:10:38,120 That could be our lead. 177 00:10:38,380 --> 00:10:39,299 Any help? 178 00:10:39,300 --> 00:10:40,500 Yeah, look at item five. 179 00:10:41,070 --> 00:10:45,090 The OPEC nations are having a meeting to discuss a new price rise in oil. Oh, 180 00:10:45,090 --> 00:10:49,850 sure. They're holding it in Vegas. Sure. So they can check out the property they 181 00:10:49,850 --> 00:10:54,070 bought. Yeah. And old Fidel is sending a boatload of technicians and equipment 182 00:10:54,070 --> 00:10:58,070 to Angola. Non -military. The rumors are he's going to introduce sugar cane into 183 00:10:58,070 --> 00:10:59,070 the Angolan plains. 184 00:10:59,290 --> 00:11:01,290 The technicians are all agribusiness experts. 185 00:11:01,610 --> 00:11:02,610 That's a switch. 186 00:11:02,730 --> 00:11:03,910 Okay for column one. 187 00:11:04,110 --> 00:11:08,030 Maybe. That barricaded cuckoo amount, do you know? 188 00:11:09,790 --> 00:11:10,790 Not really. 189 00:11:11,170 --> 00:11:14,950 He let his kids go. He still has his wife. He has a history of this kind of 190 00:11:14,950 --> 00:11:15,950 violent behavior. 191 00:11:16,270 --> 00:11:20,450 Well, we don't need to encourage it. We'll put it inside, Ben. Luther 192 00:11:20,450 --> 00:11:23,350 wife made a rather touching plea this morning. 193 00:11:23,590 --> 00:11:24,590 Cardell again? 194 00:11:24,690 --> 00:11:27,250 He gets more mileage than the Tokyo Four Banger. 195 00:11:27,950 --> 00:11:30,410 Let's kick old Luther inside, too. Anything else? 196 00:11:33,590 --> 00:11:34,910 Yeah. Yeah. 197 00:11:36,750 --> 00:11:37,830 But it's... 198 00:11:38,430 --> 00:11:39,770 It's not on the budget. 199 00:11:40,630 --> 00:11:42,510 Not for print, actually. 200 00:11:43,790 --> 00:11:45,810 It's just for us to kick around. 201 00:11:46,650 --> 00:11:47,830 There may be nothing. 202 00:11:48,290 --> 00:11:50,370 There probably is nothing. 203 00:11:50,910 --> 00:11:52,010 What is it, Lou? 204 00:11:52,250 --> 00:11:54,930 Well, a guy contacted me today. 205 00:11:55,770 --> 00:11:58,850 He's not the most reliable source in the world. 206 00:12:00,610 --> 00:12:03,170 But he's not the most unreliable either. 207 00:12:03,550 --> 00:12:06,990 I've known him for years and... 208 00:12:07,470 --> 00:12:08,470 Lou. 209 00:12:11,890 --> 00:12:12,890 Okay. 210 00:12:14,330 --> 00:12:16,810 He says he can get us an interview with Luther Cardale. 211 00:12:17,330 --> 00:12:18,330 Cardale? 212 00:12:18,650 --> 00:12:19,650 That'll be a thing. 213 00:12:20,030 --> 00:12:21,770 That'll be a thing. Yeah, yeah, I know. 214 00:12:21,970 --> 00:12:23,130 I know. Me too. 215 00:12:23,910 --> 00:12:26,690 But maybe you can get us Jimmy Hoffa while he's at it. 216 00:12:27,810 --> 00:12:29,290 Or Judge Cranor. 217 00:12:31,430 --> 00:12:32,830 Who was your source, Lou? 218 00:12:34,330 --> 00:12:36,750 This isn't going to make it sound any better. 219 00:12:37,960 --> 00:12:43,200 But he's an old newspaper man named Jack Riley. 220 00:12:43,520 --> 00:12:44,600 Oh, Jack Riley. 221 00:12:45,120 --> 00:12:46,180 Jack Riley. 222 00:12:49,080 --> 00:12:54,600 He's had a mess of hard times. He's gone from top rewrite man to PR flack to 223 00:12:54,600 --> 00:12:56,520 semi -retired all in the past eight years. 224 00:12:56,800 --> 00:12:57,779 Drinking problem? 225 00:12:57,780 --> 00:13:00,320 No. Arthritis. He can't type anymore. 226 00:13:01,520 --> 00:13:07,320 His last job was media liaison with Guatemala Earthquake Assistance League. 227 00:13:07,380 --> 00:13:11,880 Before that, an outfit that did PR work for the Cardell Company. Are you 228 00:13:11,880 --> 00:13:12,920 vouching for him, Lou? 229 00:13:13,980 --> 00:13:18,880 Well... Yeah. 230 00:13:21,240 --> 00:13:26,440 No. I mean... I guess... 231 00:13:26,440 --> 00:13:30,820 Yes and no. 232 00:13:31,660 --> 00:13:37,000 Where is Cardell? He wouldn't tell me. He won't get into it any deeper until he 233 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:38,460 knows that the Trib is interested. 234 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:40,780 Now, those are supposedly Cardell's instructions. 235 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:42,260 What does he want out of this? 236 00:13:42,580 --> 00:13:43,720 That's just it. 237 00:13:44,100 --> 00:13:46,080 That's the only reason I brought it up. 238 00:13:46,940 --> 00:13:48,340 He doesn't want anything. 239 00:13:48,980 --> 00:13:51,500 What do you suggest? 240 00:13:54,160 --> 00:13:55,480 I don't know. 241 00:13:56,300 --> 00:13:57,300 I mean... 242 00:13:58,210 --> 00:14:01,130 I've always been an easy mark for Jack. 243 00:14:02,950 --> 00:14:05,970 I want to stay out of it as much as possible. 244 00:14:07,430 --> 00:14:11,290 Okay. Let's get him in here and try to tear his story apart. 245 00:14:30,890 --> 00:14:32,050 I don't like this kind of pressure. 246 00:14:32,590 --> 00:14:34,290 Don't worry, I'll be here for support. 247 00:14:36,630 --> 00:14:41,210 Jack Riley, meet Dale Jergensen, our financial editor. Hello, how do you do? 248 00:14:41,210 --> 00:14:44,790 know our Donovan. Hi, how's it going? This is Carla Mardigian, our Luther 249 00:14:44,790 --> 00:14:48,250 Cardell expert. Hello. And this is Joe Rofty. Hello, Joe. 250 00:14:50,170 --> 00:14:51,950 Jack's agreed to do this on three conditions. 251 00:14:52,190 --> 00:14:56,170 No police, no federal agents, nothing to leave this room. Anyone have a problem 252 00:14:56,170 --> 00:14:56,809 with that? 253 00:14:56,810 --> 00:14:58,290 No. No problem. Good. 254 00:14:59,150 --> 00:15:03,610 Now, I told Jack there's going to be a nice, easy, friendly discussion. 255 00:15:04,270 --> 00:15:05,590 Okay? Fine. 256 00:15:06,110 --> 00:15:07,210 Go get him. 257 00:15:08,750 --> 00:15:12,430 Now, Mr. Riley, tell us about the first time that Cardell got in touch with you. 258 00:15:13,750 --> 00:15:15,310 Does Cardell have any nicknames? 259 00:15:15,530 --> 00:15:19,030 Some of the people who work for him call him a luger. I don't know why. His 260 00:15:19,030 --> 00:15:22,930 friends call him Luth. After the Cardell label expanded into Arizona, what was 261 00:15:22,930 --> 00:15:24,510 the name of the PR firm that handled it? 262 00:15:24,750 --> 00:15:27,770 Contemporary Media Incorporated. Right. Phil Rawlings out there. 263 00:15:28,190 --> 00:15:32,650 They also used to handle the Salt River Media Liaison. Are Milt McPhee and Jerry 264 00:15:32,650 --> 00:15:35,970 Rosen still with them? No, Milt retired about three years ago. He's got a 265 00:15:35,970 --> 00:15:39,230 houseboat somewhere in Florida now. I never heard of Jerry Rosen. 266 00:15:39,470 --> 00:15:42,890 We didn't handle the Salt River Project. That was Higgins in Scottsdale. 267 00:15:43,150 --> 00:15:47,390 Were you working for Contemporal when you met Cardell? No, they terminated me. 268 00:15:47,390 --> 00:15:49,470 was with the Guatemalan Earthquake Assistance League. 269 00:15:49,850 --> 00:15:51,130 That was a terrible time. 270 00:15:51,610 --> 00:15:53,670 The Indians were starving without clothes. 271 00:15:54,520 --> 00:15:57,720 Some good people were sending him things they couldn't possibly use, like 272 00:15:57,720 --> 00:16:00,960 sunglasses, ashtrays, for God's sakes. 273 00:16:01,180 --> 00:16:03,820 I got fed up with the red tape. I went to Mr. 274 00:16:04,060 --> 00:16:09,540 Cardell's office in L .A. He agreed to send 10 ,000 cases of canned corn on the 275 00:16:09,540 --> 00:16:12,340 condition that I went with it to make sure it got into the right hands. 276 00:16:12,640 --> 00:16:15,840 Is that the only time you met him? No, I met him once more when I got home from 277 00:16:15,840 --> 00:16:19,800 Guatemala. I gave him a count of the conditions down there and, uh... 278 00:16:20,010 --> 00:16:23,470 He liked me. That was it. I never talked to him again until yesterday. 279 00:16:23,770 --> 00:16:25,830 Why did Contemporal fire you? 280 00:16:27,250 --> 00:16:31,970 There was a slight discrepancy in the accounting of the petty cash that came 281 00:16:31,970 --> 00:16:32,970 light. How slight? 282 00:16:34,570 --> 00:16:35,570 $857. 283 00:16:36,430 --> 00:16:40,810 You want to tell us about it? 284 00:16:41,610 --> 00:16:43,190 It's a bit embarrassing, Lou. 285 00:16:44,030 --> 00:16:45,050 Make us blush. 286 00:16:45,690 --> 00:16:49,770 Well, it was this Mexican family I sort of got involved with, and they needed 287 00:16:49,770 --> 00:16:52,670 it. Mexican family? Of course, you don't remember their name. 288 00:16:52,950 --> 00:16:55,650 Yeah, the name and address is on the back of that picture. 289 00:16:55,930 --> 00:16:58,290 I'm sure somebody like you could check it out. 290 00:16:58,530 --> 00:17:00,950 You probably got a lot of contacts in Tijuana. 291 00:17:02,910 --> 00:17:05,490 Mr. Riley, where is Luther Cardale? 292 00:17:05,730 --> 00:17:06,730 He's in Cuba. 293 00:17:08,270 --> 00:17:11,690 You're saying that a man who parlayed a pickup truck and two tons of carrots 294 00:17:11,690 --> 00:17:14,290 into a multimillion -dollar fortune defected to Cuba? 295 00:17:14,490 --> 00:17:15,730 I didn't say defected. 296 00:17:15,930 --> 00:17:17,770 A lot of people go to Cuba these days. 297 00:17:18,069 --> 00:17:19,069 Oh, brother. 298 00:17:19,089 --> 00:17:22,990 Look, I'd rather you were hearing this from him, believe me. He's not the first 299 00:17:22,990 --> 00:17:25,190 person to find life at the top a bit empty. 300 00:17:25,810 --> 00:17:29,350 So through Cuba, he wants to teach the third world how to feed itself. 301 00:17:29,770 --> 00:17:31,930 If anyone can do it, it's Luther Cardell. 302 00:17:32,350 --> 00:17:35,830 Jack, how can we interview Cardell if he's in Cuba? 303 00:17:36,280 --> 00:17:39,440 He said he'd either meet us in Mexico or Jamaica, one of the two. 304 00:17:39,660 --> 00:17:40,660 I don't get it. 305 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:42,500 Why does he want to talk to us? 306 00:17:42,760 --> 00:17:45,240 I don't know. When you see him, why don't you ask him that? 307 00:17:45,460 --> 00:17:47,820 Why would he take off without saying goodbye to his wife? 308 00:17:48,080 --> 00:17:49,340 I wondered about that, too. 309 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:53,780 Okay, he was last seen inspecting one of his packing plants in Brawley. Now, how 310 00:17:53,780 --> 00:17:56,700 did he get from there to Cuba without leaving any trace? 311 00:17:57,080 --> 00:17:59,500 Through Mexico, but I don't know many of the details. 312 00:18:00,160 --> 00:18:01,480 How about any of the details? 313 00:18:01,760 --> 00:18:06,060 I know he was helped. According to Monty, Mr. Cardell left Tampico for 314 00:18:06,060 --> 00:18:08,740 a fishing boat before he was even reported missing. 315 00:18:09,100 --> 00:18:10,580 Where does Monty call you from? 316 00:18:10,820 --> 00:18:12,060 I can't tell you that. Why not? 317 00:18:12,300 --> 00:18:14,540 Because my boy is contrary to his instructions. 318 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:15,760 Sure it is. 319 00:18:15,860 --> 00:18:18,920 Look, I don't know whether I'm being watched or what. Sometimes I feel like 320 00:18:19,060 --> 00:18:22,160 It's your conscience, man, trying to pull off a scam like this. I'll bet you 321 00:18:22,160 --> 00:18:24,140 wouldn't know Luther Cardell if you met him in your soup. 322 00:18:24,360 --> 00:18:27,080 Listen, kid, a lot of good stories are lost in that kind of skepticism. 323 00:18:27,940 --> 00:18:30,840 Gee, I tell you, Lou, if I knew it was going to turn out like this, I'd have 324 00:18:30,840 --> 00:18:32,620 told Mr. Cardell to get somebody else. 325 00:18:32,860 --> 00:18:37,380 Okay, let's wrap this up. No more questions except one for me, Jack. 326 00:18:38,420 --> 00:18:39,420 What's in it for you? 327 00:18:39,760 --> 00:18:44,020 Well, when you're all heroes, why don't you just give me what you think it's 328 00:18:44,020 --> 00:18:45,020 worth? 329 00:18:52,820 --> 00:18:55,600 He knows a lot about Cardell, but so do a lot of people. 330 00:18:55,820 --> 00:18:58,120 So? So I'd see his next card. 331 00:18:59,100 --> 00:19:01,200 Donovan? Seems knowledgeable enough. 332 00:19:01,400 --> 00:19:03,480 I'd go along with him till he puts the bite on us. 333 00:19:03,680 --> 00:19:05,220 You think there's a bite coming? 334 00:19:05,700 --> 00:19:09,840 If it's a con, there'd have to be. Sure, it's a con. Anyone would walk... Dale, 335 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:13,280 how'd he check out? He worked for Contemporal for two months. 336 00:19:13,500 --> 00:19:15,540 That petty cash figure is right on the button. 337 00:19:15,780 --> 00:19:17,200 Wonderful. We proved he's a thief. 338 00:19:17,700 --> 00:19:18,700 I don't know. 339 00:19:18,860 --> 00:19:21,060 I think it's an honest man to admit he's a crook. 340 00:19:23,340 --> 00:19:25,060 Oh, you know what I mean. 341 00:19:25,680 --> 00:19:26,820 How about his earthquake story? 342 00:19:27,140 --> 00:19:29,460 Oh, he worked for them. Made two trips to Guatemala. 343 00:19:29,860 --> 00:19:34,840 Also, Cardell did donate 10 ,000 cases of corn. Who says Riley had to talk him 344 00:19:34,840 --> 00:19:37,340 into it? Cardell was always doing things like that. 345 00:19:37,600 --> 00:19:41,220 Right, but what gets me is that those corn figures were never made public, and 346 00:19:41,220 --> 00:19:44,900 Riley knew them. Well, he was working for the Earthquake Assistance League. He 347 00:19:44,900 --> 00:19:46,420 could have had access to the figures. 348 00:19:46,720 --> 00:19:50,640 Sure. Hey, I'm like you. I'm skeptical about this whole thing, too. 349 00:19:51,020 --> 00:19:54,060 It's just that, from where I sit, his story seems plausible. 350 00:19:54,540 --> 00:19:57,200 It's just hard to believe that Luther Cardell's in Cuba. 351 00:19:57,400 --> 00:19:58,400 Well, what if he is? 352 00:19:58,500 --> 00:20:01,760 If you let this flake suck you in, you're a couple of idiots. 353 00:20:02,460 --> 00:20:05,480 You're his immediate superior, Lou. Would you like to respond? 354 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,140 Thank you, Charlie. 355 00:20:07,740 --> 00:20:08,840 I think I would. 356 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:12,420 How'd you like to have your nose moved over to where your ear is? 357 00:20:12,720 --> 00:20:16,260 Look, all I'm asking for is positive proof, and I don't think that man can 358 00:20:16,260 --> 00:20:17,260 produce it. 359 00:20:19,680 --> 00:20:20,680 There is a way. 360 00:20:21,360 --> 00:20:23,860 You and Carla go see Mrs. Cardell. 361 00:20:24,270 --> 00:20:26,590 Find out one or two things only your husband would know. 362 00:20:27,190 --> 00:20:30,950 Cuba? Oh, Miss Mardigian, I am so tired of these stories. 363 00:20:31,150 --> 00:20:34,430 We have our own doubts, but a lot of this man's story checks out. 364 00:20:34,750 --> 00:20:37,210 The only way we can be sure is with your cooperation. 365 00:20:37,750 --> 00:20:40,410 Well, all right, if this possibility is alive. 366 00:20:40,910 --> 00:20:41,910 Right, let me think. 367 00:20:42,510 --> 00:20:44,190 Something that only Luther could have known. 368 00:20:46,990 --> 00:20:48,110 This might be a good one. 369 00:20:48,610 --> 00:20:51,650 It was during our honeymoon in Wales. 370 00:20:52,810 --> 00:20:57,290 A little dog followed Luther around and went everywhere with him. Even to bed, 371 00:20:57,350 --> 00:20:58,530 it was most embarrassing. 372 00:20:59,810 --> 00:21:04,210 Luther grew very fond of it. He even talked about bringing it home, but it 373 00:21:04,210 --> 00:21:05,210 on the boat. 374 00:21:05,530 --> 00:21:07,170 He called it to Carlisle. 375 00:21:07,430 --> 00:21:08,430 That's good. 376 00:21:08,810 --> 00:21:10,530 Is there anything else you can give us? 377 00:21:12,250 --> 00:21:13,870 Oh, I wish this were over with. 378 00:21:14,270 --> 00:21:16,670 This awful not knowing that's so terrible. 379 00:21:19,590 --> 00:21:23,230 Did you know that unless the body is found, the estate can't even go into 380 00:21:23,230 --> 00:21:24,450 probate for seven years? 381 00:21:26,630 --> 00:21:28,130 Now then, let's see. 382 00:21:28,790 --> 00:21:30,410 Great. What's the mutt's name? 383 00:21:30,690 --> 00:21:32,410 You really want me to tell you here? 384 00:21:33,330 --> 00:21:36,390 No. And on second thought, don't tell me at all. 385 00:21:37,370 --> 00:21:39,050 I'll wait till Riley tells me. 386 00:21:43,970 --> 00:21:48,450 Once you get the dog's name, ask your old buddy, Lute. 387 00:21:48,920 --> 00:21:50,600 What his middle initial used to be. 388 00:21:51,060 --> 00:21:52,520 He dropped it when he was 18. 389 00:21:53,740 --> 00:21:54,960 Okay, Lou, I'll ask him. 390 00:21:55,720 --> 00:21:57,240 But I hope it doesn't tick him off. 391 00:21:59,460 --> 00:22:01,140 We'll just have to take that chance. 392 00:22:03,480 --> 00:22:05,660 Jack, what do you want? 393 00:22:06,860 --> 00:22:08,460 I'll give it to you if I can. 394 00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:10,600 But please tell me the truth. 395 00:22:11,160 --> 00:22:14,760 Because little by little, I'm sticking my neck out more and more on this. 396 00:22:15,260 --> 00:22:16,260 Please. 397 00:22:16,590 --> 00:22:19,190 If this is a con, level with me. 398 00:22:19,610 --> 00:22:21,610 It's no con. I wouldn't do it to you. 399 00:22:24,190 --> 00:22:25,550 I hope not, Jack. 400 00:22:27,050 --> 00:22:30,890 Boy, I can't wait to see the look on your face when you finally shake hands 401 00:22:30,890 --> 00:22:31,890 Luther Cardone. 402 00:22:39,650 --> 00:22:40,650 Morning. 403 00:22:45,230 --> 00:22:46,770 Morning, Lou. Where's the assignment sheet? 404 00:22:47,710 --> 00:22:48,910 Hugh's been looking for you. 405 00:22:49,290 --> 00:22:50,209 What for? 406 00:22:50,210 --> 00:22:53,790 Well, he had that look he gets when you know who has his butt on her griddle. 407 00:22:53,990 --> 00:22:56,350 Lou, where have you been? 408 00:22:56,550 --> 00:22:59,270 On a bus where I am every morning about this time. 409 00:22:59,630 --> 00:23:03,870 I thought we agreed to keep this Cardell thing under wraps. It is under wraps. 410 00:23:03,950 --> 00:23:04,950 Not anymore. 411 00:23:05,070 --> 00:23:09,410 Why did you bring that fool story up to me? Why do I ever listen to you? 412 00:23:10,830 --> 00:23:13,090 Well, come on, come on. She's waiting. 413 00:23:13,690 --> 00:23:16,610 Who's waiting? Our boss, the publisher, Mrs. Pinchon. 414 00:23:17,330 --> 00:23:18,330 Oh, her. 415 00:23:18,850 --> 00:23:22,990 I want to know why the entire composing room knew about this attempted hoax 416 00:23:22,990 --> 00:23:23,990 before I did. 417 00:23:24,230 --> 00:23:27,950 It's lucky I didn't read about it in the Times. Mrs. Pinchon, we haven't been 418 00:23:27,950 --> 00:23:29,250 hoaxed into prints. 419 00:23:29,490 --> 00:23:33,190 I don't know how the composing room found out, but I'll get to the bottom of 420 00:23:33,310 --> 00:23:35,230 We don't know that it is a hoax yet. 421 00:23:35,490 --> 00:23:40,890 I don't want promises and excuses. I want to be told when the credibility of 422 00:23:40,890 --> 00:23:42,510 trib is being thrown up for grabs. 423 00:23:43,950 --> 00:23:49,150 And I won't have that integrity jeopardized by some old con artist you 424 00:23:49,150 --> 00:23:50,109 in Chicago. 425 00:23:50,110 --> 00:23:54,550 I don't want to sell him short. We've got two questions, and the only way 426 00:23:54,550 --> 00:23:57,450 can answer them is if he knows Cardell. And if he does? 427 00:23:57,710 --> 00:24:03,250 Well, then I think that we have to go with him. I'd like to go on record as 428 00:24:03,250 --> 00:24:05,030 wanting to drop the whole thing right now. 429 00:24:05,370 --> 00:24:08,690 Yeah, there would be an enormous relief by just dropping it. 430 00:24:09,870 --> 00:24:10,870 And again... 431 00:24:11,690 --> 00:24:12,830 I mean, 432 00:24:13,770 --> 00:24:19,350 you can't help wonder what it would be like if we could find Luther Cardell. 433 00:24:20,710 --> 00:24:25,330 There's always an element of risk, Mrs. Pinchon. 434 00:24:26,510 --> 00:24:29,690 When is your friend supposed to contact Cardell again? 435 00:24:30,190 --> 00:24:32,870 Well, he's not exactly my friend. 436 00:24:34,330 --> 00:24:39,570 He's supposed to hear from a guy named Monty this morning. Look, Mrs. Pinchon. 437 00:24:41,310 --> 00:24:43,610 He's really not a close friend. 438 00:24:44,390 --> 00:24:48,050 You understand? I mean, it's a crapshoot either way. 439 00:24:48,370 --> 00:24:52,090 It's a colorful way to put it, Mr. Grant. It's also a bit unrealistic to 440 00:24:52,090 --> 00:24:55,150 Cardell would walk away from his family without a word. 441 00:24:55,370 --> 00:24:57,330 Oh, don't be too sure of that. 442 00:24:58,570 --> 00:25:04,670 No, from what I've heard, the Cardells haven't slept in the same bed since 443 00:25:04,670 --> 00:25:06,490 General MacArthur was recalled. 444 00:25:07,230 --> 00:25:08,870 What do you think, Mr. Hill? 445 00:25:09,730 --> 00:25:10,730 Well... 446 00:25:11,150 --> 00:25:12,870 I think Truman had no choice. 447 00:25:13,170 --> 00:25:17,150 How about this, about the Cardell matter? 448 00:25:17,450 --> 00:25:18,450 Cuba. 449 00:25:18,510 --> 00:25:23,150 Well, if everybody who didn't go to bed with his wife went to Cuba, Havana would 450 00:25:23,150 --> 00:25:24,150 be a livelier city. 451 00:25:27,150 --> 00:25:31,310 I would say that we'd be better off to put it off. 452 00:25:32,470 --> 00:25:34,230 Until the Times printed it. 453 00:25:35,910 --> 00:25:40,630 If you believe your friend, let's follow it up. 454 00:25:43,750 --> 00:25:45,510 Okay. Oh, Mr. Hume. 455 00:25:46,010 --> 00:25:47,930 I understand all your reservations. 456 00:25:48,170 --> 00:25:50,570 There's just one thing that makes me feel we should go ahead. 457 00:25:51,590 --> 00:25:54,570 Mr. Grant's willing to stake his reputation on it. 458 00:25:54,970 --> 00:25:55,970 Now, Mrs. 459 00:25:56,010 --> 00:25:57,430 Pinchon... Thank you, gentlemen. 460 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:05,200 The thing I want to do before I die is find out who leaked that information to 461 00:26:05,200 --> 00:26:06,200 the composing room. 462 00:26:06,340 --> 00:26:07,440 I guess we'll never know. 463 00:26:07,740 --> 00:26:11,760 You pack a lunch and I'll bring the old blanket and go up to Allegiant Park. 464 00:26:12,440 --> 00:26:13,860 Okay, baby, I'll see you about 12. 465 00:26:14,100 --> 00:26:15,100 Bye -bye. 466 00:26:16,240 --> 00:26:17,240 Field trip? 467 00:26:17,300 --> 00:26:18,300 Yeah. 468 00:26:19,020 --> 00:26:20,860 Blonde in the composing room? Yeah. 469 00:26:22,580 --> 00:26:25,900 Next time you feel you have to make scintillating conversation over what you 470 00:26:25,900 --> 00:26:28,980 call lunch, do it with your mouth shut. The whole plant knows about Cardell. 471 00:26:29,719 --> 00:26:30,820 Well, that settles it. 472 00:26:31,020 --> 00:26:32,220 She's not meeting my folks. 473 00:26:35,700 --> 00:26:38,000 Morning, Lou. What a fantastic day. 474 00:26:38,880 --> 00:26:40,260 How'd you get past the guard? 475 00:26:40,460 --> 00:26:42,200 Oh, Tim, I'm getting him some ramp tickets. 476 00:26:42,600 --> 00:26:43,600 You're incredible. 477 00:26:44,080 --> 00:26:45,240 You ready for some news? 478 00:26:45,860 --> 00:26:46,860 What? 479 00:26:47,320 --> 00:26:50,960 The man called just like he said he would. It's a go on all burners. 480 00:26:52,020 --> 00:26:54,760 He just dialed your motel from Havana. 481 00:26:54,960 --> 00:26:56,220 No, he's already in Jamaica. 482 00:26:56,730 --> 00:26:59,790 Kingston, Jamaica. That's where he's waiting for us. Oh, gee, that's great, 483 00:26:59,910 --> 00:27:01,770 Jack. That's really great. 484 00:27:02,150 --> 00:27:08,170 Um, did you by any chance just happen to get an opportunity to ask him those 485 00:27:08,170 --> 00:27:10,730 questions? No, I told you he'd balk at that, remember? 486 00:27:10,970 --> 00:27:14,370 You asked him. Oh, yeah. But you didn't get the answer. He was very upset on how 487 00:27:14,370 --> 00:27:15,370 his offer was received. 488 00:27:15,630 --> 00:27:17,690 And, Brooke, no more nonsense. He told me that. 489 00:27:18,030 --> 00:27:21,690 Well, I don't think I will either, Jack, and I'm telling you that. 490 00:27:22,050 --> 00:27:25,950 He insisted from here on in that his instructions be followed to the minutest 491 00:27:25,950 --> 00:27:30,250 detail. There isn't going to be any here on in, Jack, if you don't have those 492 00:27:30,250 --> 00:27:34,230 answers. Oh, those? Oh, yes, of course I have them. She gave them both to me. 493 00:27:42,270 --> 00:27:43,570 Carla! Rossi! 494 00:27:44,370 --> 00:27:45,910 Morning, Mr. Ryder. Morning. 495 00:27:46,270 --> 00:27:48,290 Who's on special today, Amelia Earhart? 496 00:27:49,290 --> 00:27:52,850 That adorable dog in Wales was called Carlisle. 497 00:27:53,270 --> 00:27:57,290 If you promise you won't tell anybody, my middle initial is T for Tertius. 498 00:28:00,690 --> 00:28:03,150 Well, if you'll excuse me, I'll go home and pack. 499 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,200 for a decision, Charlie. 500 00:28:15,400 --> 00:28:16,400 Right. 501 00:28:19,940 --> 00:28:21,020 What do you think? 502 00:28:23,920 --> 00:28:26,280 I think there's only one way to know for sure. 503 00:28:27,700 --> 00:28:29,140 He better be there. 504 00:28:29,380 --> 00:28:31,980 He'll be there as long as we follow the instructions. 505 00:28:33,300 --> 00:28:34,340 All right, we go. 506 00:28:34,680 --> 00:28:35,680 Fantastic. 507 00:28:36,020 --> 00:28:37,220 What are his instructions? 508 00:28:37,580 --> 00:28:40,240 We leave tomorrow, 6 a .m. flight to Miami. 509 00:28:40,940 --> 00:28:43,160 Switch to flight 409 for Kingston. 510 00:28:43,680 --> 00:28:47,560 If we're not contacted when we arrive at the airport, we proceed to the hotel, 511 00:28:47,820 --> 00:28:51,420 check into our suites, and sit tight until we get a word. 512 00:28:51,960 --> 00:28:52,960 Suites, Jack? 513 00:28:52,980 --> 00:28:54,220 Mr. Cardell's instructions. 514 00:28:55,640 --> 00:28:58,360 First cabin all the way. Naturally, he'll pick up the tab. 515 00:28:58,660 --> 00:28:59,740 Ha. No. 516 00:28:59,960 --> 00:29:02,180 What? This newspaper pays its own way. 517 00:29:03,040 --> 00:29:07,260 Right? Uh... Right. 518 00:29:07,960 --> 00:29:12,440 Whatever. Now, once we're in Jamaica, we're never to refer to Mr. Cardell by 519 00:29:12,440 --> 00:29:14,690 name. Would he use a code name? 520 00:29:15,450 --> 00:29:16,450 Seabass. 521 00:29:17,550 --> 00:29:20,470 Seabass? I know. He does have a flair, though, doesn't he? 522 00:29:21,690 --> 00:29:22,890 Well, these pictures. 523 00:29:23,150 --> 00:29:24,590 He'll take a photographer with you. 524 00:29:24,830 --> 00:29:25,930 When are you going to understand? 525 00:29:26,130 --> 00:29:27,130 He's nervous. 526 00:29:27,350 --> 00:29:31,130 Anything contrary to his instructions could have bought this whole thing. 527 00:29:31,470 --> 00:29:33,370 He was very specific about that. 528 00:29:34,350 --> 00:29:37,170 When we get there, you'll see for yourself. 529 00:29:37,450 --> 00:29:38,690 What are you talking about? 530 00:29:38,950 --> 00:29:40,490 I'm not going on this thing. 531 00:29:41,120 --> 00:29:43,260 I stay here and send people out on stories. 532 00:29:43,540 --> 00:29:45,600 Rossi's going with you, and he's one of our best. 533 00:29:45,880 --> 00:29:46,880 That kid? 534 00:29:47,100 --> 00:29:48,100 No way, Lou. 535 00:29:48,720 --> 00:29:51,220 You don't go, then neither do I. 536 00:29:52,980 --> 00:29:54,440 He goes or I don't go. 537 00:29:54,660 --> 00:29:59,060 The only reason I brought this here is because that man is my friend. I could 538 00:29:59,060 --> 00:30:01,240 have very easily brought it to the Times. I still can. 539 00:30:01,760 --> 00:30:05,200 I'm sure Mr. Cardell won't mind. No, sir, Jack. This is our baby. 540 00:30:05,460 --> 00:30:09,140 Lou, you go with Rossi, corroborate the whole thing. Donovan can cover the desk. 541 00:30:09,340 --> 00:30:10,640 Our baby, Charlie. 542 00:30:10,940 --> 00:30:13,440 Unless Cardell doesn't show in 48 hours. 543 00:30:14,440 --> 00:30:15,720 Then it's your baby, Lou. 544 00:30:18,660 --> 00:30:19,660 Congratulations. 545 00:30:23,140 --> 00:30:24,500 Ten minutes to boarding. 546 00:30:24,900 --> 00:30:26,480 I wonder what's keeping Jack. 547 00:30:27,020 --> 00:30:28,020 Jack, huh? 548 00:30:28,590 --> 00:30:30,210 What happened to Deep Flake? 549 00:30:30,750 --> 00:30:33,410 Well, you have to admit his credibility is looking up. 550 00:30:34,610 --> 00:30:35,610 There he is. 551 00:30:35,790 --> 00:30:36,830 Jack, over here. 552 00:30:39,250 --> 00:30:40,250 Morning, Lou. 553 00:30:40,850 --> 00:30:42,170 Great day for flying, huh? 554 00:30:42,450 --> 00:30:46,130 Or taking a flyer. Can I speak to you for a minute? Excuse us, will you, 555 00:30:51,730 --> 00:30:55,350 Listen, Lou, I hate to bring this up, but it cost me 14 bucks for the cab and 556 00:30:55,350 --> 00:30:56,390 five for the sky cab. 557 00:30:57,230 --> 00:30:58,910 You'll be reimbursed. That's great. 558 00:30:59,830 --> 00:31:02,450 Listen, Mr. Cardell's only expecting two men. 559 00:31:02,710 --> 00:31:04,950 And a third man could foul up the deal. 560 00:31:05,570 --> 00:31:06,790 Especially that third man. 561 00:31:07,730 --> 00:31:09,790 Get used to him. He's gone. 562 00:31:10,030 --> 00:31:12,790 Lou, this is going to be one hell of a story when it breaks. 563 00:31:13,350 --> 00:31:16,430 I thought maybe we could write it together. Share the byline. 564 00:31:16,730 --> 00:31:19,990 We could knock their socks off, kid, just like the old days. 565 00:31:20,690 --> 00:31:22,250 Leave them out of it, though. Please. 566 00:31:22,970 --> 00:31:23,970 We don't need them. 567 00:31:24,250 --> 00:31:25,890 You and I, we don't need anyone. 568 00:31:27,470 --> 00:31:28,670 You know something, Jack? 569 00:31:29,350 --> 00:31:32,090 I'm beginning to buy everything you say. 570 00:31:32,650 --> 00:31:34,610 And that's very disturbing. 571 00:31:34,910 --> 00:31:36,650 Well, I can't type anymore. 572 00:31:37,330 --> 00:31:40,310 When my hands went, that ended it as far as a rewrite man. 573 00:31:40,550 --> 00:31:46,190 I guess I could have been a leg man, but... My God, I can still dictate a 574 00:31:46,190 --> 00:31:48,530 better than any kid that passes for a reporter today. 575 00:31:51,670 --> 00:31:54,790 I'm sure if this thing works out... 576 00:31:55,830 --> 00:31:58,210 Rossi will be proud to share the credit with you. 577 00:31:59,370 --> 00:32:00,410 You'll get your file. 578 00:32:36,590 --> 00:32:38,690 Kind of nice to be away from the Big Orange, isn't it, Lou? 579 00:32:39,290 --> 00:32:40,290 That depends. 580 00:32:40,930 --> 00:32:44,170 If there's a message from Cardell at the hotel, I'll feel better. 581 00:32:44,530 --> 00:32:45,770 Crying out loud, Lou? 582 00:32:46,150 --> 00:32:49,170 He was very clear about that. 583 00:32:50,590 --> 00:32:55,390 Look, Jack, I'm really going along with this, right? I mean, here I am in 584 00:32:55,390 --> 00:32:59,370 Jamaica after a first -class flight on my way to a suite to a first -class 585 00:32:59,370 --> 00:33:00,370 hotel. 586 00:33:00,450 --> 00:33:03,630 But something in me needs to draw the line someplace. 587 00:33:04,210 --> 00:33:05,390 So I've drawn it. 588 00:33:05,870 --> 00:33:08,090 I'm not going to call anyone feebass. 589 00:33:08,730 --> 00:33:09,730 You will. 590 00:33:18,030 --> 00:33:23,150 No message when we checked in, Charlie. Jackson is sweet now, waiting for a 591 00:33:23,150 --> 00:33:24,150 call. 592 00:33:25,710 --> 00:33:29,130 No, Charlie, I don't know exactly how much I spent so far. 593 00:33:30,190 --> 00:33:32,190 Yeah, sure, I've been keeping a record. 594 00:33:33,580 --> 00:33:34,880 Well, let's see. 595 00:33:36,200 --> 00:33:38,400 The cab from the airport. 596 00:33:40,060 --> 00:33:42,780 I had to get some toothpaste. 597 00:33:43,680 --> 00:33:45,280 I tipped the bellboy. 598 00:33:46,020 --> 00:33:51,920 I guess so far we've spent around three grand, which is why I don't want to run 599 00:33:51,920 --> 00:33:53,180 up a telephone bill. 600 00:33:58,560 --> 00:33:59,560 Compliment the Mr. 601 00:33:59,700 --> 00:34:00,700 S. Bass. 602 00:34:02,350 --> 00:34:04,710 Why do I keep feeling a hook in my mouth? 603 00:34:15,790 --> 00:34:16,790 Wait. 604 00:34:17,110 --> 00:34:18,110 Let me guess. 605 00:34:19,130 --> 00:34:20,750 Your old communion suit. 606 00:34:21,050 --> 00:34:23,949 Where did you get that? You mugged Sidney Greenstreet? 607 00:34:24,310 --> 00:34:25,449 I bought it downstairs. 608 00:34:25,989 --> 00:34:27,670 How? I put it on our tab. 609 00:34:28,210 --> 00:34:30,389 One thing we don't want to do is stand out. 610 00:34:30,889 --> 00:34:33,310 I mean, three guys in woolen suits in Jamaica. 611 00:34:33,550 --> 00:34:34,989 It's bound to attract attention. 612 00:34:35,409 --> 00:34:36,409 Good thinking. 613 00:34:36,530 --> 00:34:37,530 Good thinking. 614 00:34:37,550 --> 00:34:40,030 Now there'll only be two guys in woolen suits. 615 00:34:40,310 --> 00:34:41,129 Not exactly. 616 00:34:41,130 --> 00:34:42,830 I bought one for you and him. 617 00:34:43,050 --> 00:34:44,110 They're sending them up. 618 00:34:44,550 --> 00:34:48,170 I think we have to get a few things straight, Jack. 619 00:34:48,469 --> 00:34:51,310 The paper's not going to pay for three ice cream suits. Hold it. 620 00:34:51,810 --> 00:34:52,810 He called. 621 00:34:53,110 --> 00:34:54,110 Cordell? Marty. 622 00:34:54,870 --> 00:34:57,450 I know. I think it's getting exotic, too. Huh? 623 00:34:58,160 --> 00:35:01,520 They want us to go to a place called the Plantation Gardens. We're to be looked 624 00:35:01,520 --> 00:35:03,720 over. In three white suits, you can bet on that. 625 00:35:05,840 --> 00:35:08,840 What does that mean, looked over? Checked out. 626 00:35:09,680 --> 00:35:10,900 To see if we're legit. 627 00:35:11,600 --> 00:35:14,100 No feds or attorneys to take him back home. 628 00:35:14,400 --> 00:35:15,940 He sure is careful. 629 00:35:16,540 --> 00:35:17,560 Wouldn't you be, Lou? 630 00:35:36,940 --> 00:35:38,740 These things are beginning to get to me. 631 00:35:39,540 --> 00:35:41,000 It must be the orchids. 632 00:35:41,560 --> 00:35:44,040 We look like we're going to step out and sing any minute. 633 00:35:44,600 --> 00:35:45,600 Ow. 634 00:35:46,760 --> 00:35:47,760 What's the matter? 635 00:35:47,820 --> 00:35:49,740 I think I still got a pin in this suit. 636 00:35:50,820 --> 00:35:51,820 Where's Monty? 637 00:35:52,260 --> 00:35:53,500 He looks like a Monty. 638 00:35:54,420 --> 00:35:55,700 Everyone in here does. 639 00:35:57,140 --> 00:35:58,500 I hate this stuff. 640 00:35:59,300 --> 00:36:00,300 Don't look now. 641 00:36:01,300 --> 00:36:02,520 Don't look now. 642 00:36:04,330 --> 00:36:06,750 There's a guy at the end of the bar looking down here. 643 00:36:06,990 --> 00:36:08,010 Can I look, Mal? 644 00:36:09,070 --> 00:36:10,070 Yeah. 645 00:36:10,590 --> 00:36:11,590 Could be him. 646 00:36:11,950 --> 00:36:12,950 Listen, Monty. 647 00:36:13,270 --> 00:36:14,270 How do you know? 648 00:36:14,470 --> 00:36:16,750 That's Norm Crowder of the New York Times. 649 00:36:18,510 --> 00:36:19,510 What do you think? 650 00:36:20,610 --> 00:36:22,830 I think he doesn't dress as well as we do. 651 00:36:23,050 --> 00:36:25,610 Oh, I mean, do you think they're onto it, too? 652 00:36:26,170 --> 00:36:27,170 I don't know. 653 00:36:27,590 --> 00:36:28,750 Could be a coincidence. 654 00:36:29,370 --> 00:36:30,370 I hope so. 655 00:36:31,930 --> 00:36:32,930 I'll find out. 656 00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:37,680 Hey, what if it isn't a coincidence? 657 00:36:38,340 --> 00:36:41,040 What if he is down here on the same story we are? 658 00:36:41,500 --> 00:36:43,400 That would mean you'd tell him the truth. 659 00:36:43,920 --> 00:36:46,520 They wouldn't send him on a wild goose chase. That's wonderful. 660 00:36:47,080 --> 00:36:49,000 Maybe I won't lose my job. 661 00:36:53,940 --> 00:36:58,220 Oh, I thought that was you. Oh, I was going. 662 00:36:58,600 --> 00:37:03,420 When did you become a maitre d'? Yeah, it is nice, isn't it? 663 00:37:04,529 --> 00:37:06,430 So, what are you up to down here, anyway? 664 00:37:06,650 --> 00:37:08,290 Oh, just working a story. 665 00:37:08,770 --> 00:37:09,770 You? 666 00:37:10,290 --> 00:37:11,290 Vacation. 667 00:37:11,630 --> 00:37:12,990 You took a vacation? 668 00:37:13,290 --> 00:37:14,370 With two men? 669 00:37:17,950 --> 00:37:23,210 Yeah. Well, uh... We're gay. 670 00:37:25,370 --> 00:37:26,670 Didn't you know about this place? 671 00:37:28,890 --> 00:37:29,990 You're on a story. 672 00:37:30,530 --> 00:37:35,220 Look. I told you the truth. If you don't want to believe me, that's up to you. 673 00:37:36,420 --> 00:37:37,420 See you later. 674 00:37:43,960 --> 00:37:46,860 How much does this story mean to you? A lot. Why? 675 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:49,120 You may have to dance with me. 676 00:38:43,370 --> 00:38:45,070 Hey, waiter, another bottle, please. 677 00:38:45,410 --> 00:38:48,670 We've all gone home, Jack. The place is closing. 678 00:38:49,790 --> 00:38:54,590 Rosie Dawn stands on tiptoe, wondering why we're still sitting here. 679 00:38:54,930 --> 00:38:56,750 Well, I guess we'll have to try again tonight. 680 00:38:57,130 --> 00:38:59,810 Try what? To bolster the local rum industry? 681 00:39:01,210 --> 00:39:02,850 Where's Cardell, Jack? 682 00:39:03,290 --> 00:39:06,730 Seabass. No, Cardell. Where's Cardell, Jack? 683 00:39:07,610 --> 00:39:09,010 Maybe he couldn't make it. 684 00:39:09,350 --> 00:39:11,990 Maybe the reporters scared him off. How do I know? 685 00:39:12,720 --> 00:39:13,980 Maybe he'll still show. 686 00:39:14,500 --> 00:39:16,120 Sure, sure. Don't worry, Lou. 687 00:39:17,140 --> 00:39:18,420 Maybe it'll happen tonight. 688 00:39:20,240 --> 00:39:22,260 Do you think we're going to do this every night? 689 00:39:22,480 --> 00:39:24,040 Only until we find him. 690 00:39:43,440 --> 00:39:44,440 Yeah, it's me. 691 00:39:45,560 --> 00:39:46,560 I think. 692 00:39:48,500 --> 00:39:49,500 Yeah. 693 00:39:49,740 --> 00:39:50,840 Yeah, put him through. 694 00:39:53,720 --> 00:39:54,720 Hello, Charlie? 695 00:39:56,700 --> 00:40:02,960 Yeah, I'm sorry I didn't call last night. It was late and we came up empty. 696 00:40:04,860 --> 00:40:05,860 No. 697 00:40:06,100 --> 00:40:07,260 No, I'm up. 698 00:40:08,600 --> 00:40:09,600 I'm dressed. 699 00:40:10,960 --> 00:40:12,360 I've been dressed for hours. 700 00:40:12,990 --> 00:40:13,990 Come on home, Lou. 701 00:40:14,390 --> 00:40:16,530 They found Luther Cardell's body. 702 00:40:24,130 --> 00:40:25,750 I can't believe it. 703 00:40:26,550 --> 00:40:28,310 Are you sure it's Cardell's body? 704 00:40:28,590 --> 00:40:32,490 What happened? They found him at the bottom of Ramos Canyon with his 705 00:40:32,490 --> 00:40:33,790 in a sports car. 706 00:40:34,450 --> 00:40:36,030 They've been there for a month. 707 00:40:36,450 --> 00:40:39,610 Charlie, I don't know what... Who is it? 708 00:40:39,950 --> 00:40:40,950 Jack. 709 00:40:44,300 --> 00:40:45,300 Okay, Charlie. 710 00:40:46,320 --> 00:40:47,320 We'll see ya. 711 00:40:59,340 --> 00:41:00,340 Hello. 712 00:41:02,180 --> 00:41:03,580 Hey, Jack! 713 00:41:04,720 --> 00:41:05,720 Great hat! 714 00:41:06,500 --> 00:41:10,060 I met him. You met who? Monty. You met Monty in person? 715 00:41:10,360 --> 00:41:13,180 Took me to a phone booth and put Mr. Cardell on the line. 716 00:41:13,589 --> 00:41:14,589 Seabass. Right. 717 00:41:14,890 --> 00:41:16,710 You talked to Seabass personally? 718 00:41:17,130 --> 00:41:19,330 Right. Uh -oh. He gave me a new instructions. 719 00:41:20,650 --> 00:41:21,650 Good. 720 00:41:22,250 --> 00:41:23,250 Hi, Jack. 721 00:41:23,330 --> 00:41:26,750 Remember the Times guy, Crowder? Yeah. Well, we got nothing to worry about. I 722 00:41:26,750 --> 00:41:30,050 found out he's on another story. Some lobbyist laundering money for a senator. 723 00:41:30,550 --> 00:41:34,490 Good. Then we're in the clear. And good thing, too. Because Jack just met Monty. 724 00:41:34,830 --> 00:41:36,270 Then he talked to Cardell. 725 00:41:36,570 --> 00:41:38,010 Seabass. Seabass, right. 726 00:41:38,270 --> 00:41:40,370 Seabass. And we got a whole new set of instructions. 727 00:41:40,810 --> 00:41:41,689 Go on, Jack. 728 00:41:41,690 --> 00:41:42,690 What did I tell you? 729 00:41:43,020 --> 00:41:45,640 It gets crazier all the time. Yeah, how bad it does. 730 00:41:45,880 --> 00:41:47,340 I don't know why he did it this way. 731 00:41:47,620 --> 00:41:51,560 The only way I can figure it is he's an old guy who's suddenly become a 732 00:41:51,560 --> 00:41:54,660 mysterious figure and he's milking it for everything it's worth. 733 00:41:55,280 --> 00:41:56,280 Anyway, 734 00:41:57,300 --> 00:42:02,720 first we buy a lot of fishing gear, rent a car, and drive to Montego Bay North 735 00:42:02,720 --> 00:42:03,678 Shore Inn. 736 00:42:03,680 --> 00:42:05,880 Check into our suites and wait for instructions. 737 00:42:06,500 --> 00:42:07,660 It's finally happening. 738 00:42:07,960 --> 00:42:08,939 Hello, honey. 739 00:42:08,940 --> 00:42:09,940 Yeah, be a doll. 740 00:42:10,460 --> 00:42:12,980 And get me North Shore Inn, Montego Bay. 741 00:42:13,480 --> 00:42:14,480 Yeah, I'll wait. 742 00:42:15,340 --> 00:42:16,540 Hey, you know what? 743 00:42:17,040 --> 00:42:21,000 If Cardell wants us to be rich tourists, let's really do it upright. 744 00:42:21,300 --> 00:42:25,680 Let's reserve a whole bungalow. Now you're talking, Lou. Hey, let's rent a 745 00:42:25,680 --> 00:42:28,060 Royce for that drive up to Montego Bay. What do you say? 746 00:42:28,300 --> 00:42:29,279 Nice touch. 747 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:30,280 Fantastic. 748 00:42:30,500 --> 00:42:32,080 Jack, hang up. 749 00:42:32,480 --> 00:42:33,680 They found a body. 750 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:35,460 Body? What body? 751 00:42:35,840 --> 00:42:38,440 Cardell's at the bottom of a canyon back home. Dead. 752 00:42:42,030 --> 00:42:43,030 You know what? 753 00:42:43,350 --> 00:42:44,610 I like my story better. 754 00:42:56,250 --> 00:42:57,250 Hey, Lou. 755 00:42:57,810 --> 00:42:58,810 Hey, Lou. 756 00:43:00,890 --> 00:43:01,890 What are you doing out here? 757 00:43:03,810 --> 00:43:05,150 I came to cool off. 758 00:43:07,330 --> 00:43:08,330 It didn't work. 759 00:43:08,670 --> 00:43:09,790 Listen, I'd better leave you alone. 760 00:43:11,210 --> 00:43:12,210 Too late. 761 00:43:12,850 --> 00:43:15,990 I asked you a dozen times whether you were conning me. 762 00:43:16,230 --> 00:43:21,450 I gave you every chance to bail out. But you just kept ticking it to me. 763 00:43:21,830 --> 00:43:22,990 I can't use my hands, Lou. 764 00:43:23,450 --> 00:43:25,470 Good. That'll make it easier. 765 00:43:26,210 --> 00:43:28,790 You know, Lou, I think you lost your sense of humor. 766 00:43:29,270 --> 00:43:31,170 You made a fool out of me. 767 00:43:31,470 --> 00:43:35,390 Not only that, you made it cost me my job. We're supposed to be friends. 768 00:43:35,670 --> 00:43:38,770 You mean that our friendship isn't more important than a job? 769 00:43:39,050 --> 00:43:40,210 It's just a job. 770 00:43:40,910 --> 00:43:42,210 You can get another job. 771 00:43:42,510 --> 00:43:44,870 Three guys like us, we've had hundreds of jobs. 772 00:43:45,610 --> 00:43:47,970 I happen to like this one. 773 00:43:48,310 --> 00:43:49,310 Got it, Dad? 774 00:43:50,790 --> 00:43:51,910 Come out of there. 775 00:43:52,630 --> 00:43:54,050 Come on, come out of there. 776 00:43:54,550 --> 00:43:56,350 Come here and let me speak to you. 777 00:43:56,590 --> 00:43:57,810 You don't mean that, Lou. 778 00:43:58,470 --> 00:43:59,470 Huh? 779 00:44:02,230 --> 00:44:03,630 No, I don't. 780 00:44:04,990 --> 00:44:05,990 Come on out. 781 00:45:06,840 --> 00:45:13,720 Listen, when we asked you those questions about the dog and the 782 00:45:13,720 --> 00:45:17,040 middle name, how'd you come up with the answers? 783 00:45:17,360 --> 00:45:23,380 I called Mrs. Cardell, said I was Ross's boss, and had to double -check on the 784 00:45:23,380 --> 00:45:24,460 information she'd given him. 785 00:45:25,920 --> 00:45:26,920 Damn! 786 00:45:27,920 --> 00:45:28,920 What's the matter? 787 00:45:29,060 --> 00:45:30,060 Oh, 788 00:45:30,720 --> 00:45:31,880 it's so obvious. 789 00:45:33,390 --> 00:45:34,390 So simple. 790 00:45:35,010 --> 00:45:36,010 So stupid. 791 00:45:37,390 --> 00:45:39,390 I thought it was some brilliant thing. 792 00:45:39,830 --> 00:45:41,030 I didn't need brilliant. 793 00:45:41,310 --> 00:45:42,310 Sure. 794 00:45:42,510 --> 00:45:43,810 I fell for it. 795 00:45:44,870 --> 00:45:46,170 My life's all for it. 796 00:45:46,930 --> 00:45:49,250 You fell for it because you wanted to believe it. 797 00:45:49,970 --> 00:45:52,310 So does your congenital skeptic, Rossi. 798 00:45:52,850 --> 00:45:55,630 You know, underneath all that cynicism, you're both romantics. 799 00:45:56,550 --> 00:45:57,990 Most newspaper men are. 800 00:45:58,990 --> 00:46:00,890 We keep looking for that one story. 801 00:46:01,530 --> 00:46:05,750 It'll make all the false leads and all the routine assignments worthwhile. 802 00:46:07,970 --> 00:46:09,550 Well, why'd you do it, Jack? 803 00:46:10,010 --> 00:46:13,930 Oh, I... I don't think I could answer that one, Lou. 804 00:46:15,590 --> 00:46:22,410 You know, I... I guess the reason was I... I haven't had much dessert 805 00:46:22,410 --> 00:46:23,650 in my life lately, Lou. 806 00:46:26,130 --> 00:46:27,130 I guess... 807 00:46:28,240 --> 00:46:31,380 I guess I wanted a little party like we had in the old days, you know? 808 00:46:35,820 --> 00:46:41,240 And I guess... I guess I couldn't think of anyone else I 809 00:46:41,240 --> 00:46:44,300 wanted to share it with except you. 810 00:46:47,840 --> 00:46:49,360 Well, thanks, Jack. 811 00:46:50,420 --> 00:46:51,420 Thanks a lot. 812 00:46:52,080 --> 00:46:53,140 You're welcome, Poop. 813 00:48:14,380 --> 00:48:16,400 Haven't you people ever seen a pigeon before? 814 00:48:16,900 --> 00:48:18,860 Not a 200 -pound one. 815 00:48:26,260 --> 00:48:28,140 Get to 816 00:48:28,140 --> 00:48:33,540 work. 817 00:48:34,360 --> 00:48:38,920 Now, the major problem, as I see it, is how to keep the story from getting out. 818 00:48:39,000 --> 00:48:41,620 How do we keep our red faces from showing? 819 00:48:42,110 --> 00:48:46,850 It's bound to get out. We could use our influence, soften it a little, keep it 820 00:48:46,850 --> 00:48:47,930 from cutting too deep. 821 00:48:49,810 --> 00:48:50,810 Listen, 822 00:48:51,210 --> 00:48:53,710 why try to bury it? 823 00:48:54,210 --> 00:48:56,130 Why keep it from getting out? 824 00:48:56,850 --> 00:48:59,390 I mean, why don't we admit what happened? 825 00:48:59,610 --> 00:49:00,850 Write the story ourselves. 826 00:49:01,390 --> 00:49:02,390 Oh, that's crazy. 827 00:49:02,430 --> 00:49:04,110 I love your sense of humor, Lou. 828 00:49:04,330 --> 00:49:07,310 Too much Tropico, son. He'll be all right with rest. 829 00:49:08,550 --> 00:49:09,990 No, I mean it. 830 00:49:10,450 --> 00:49:11,470 We'll write it. 831 00:49:11,900 --> 00:49:13,320 Feature it? Front page. 832 00:49:13,700 --> 00:49:15,220 Feature what, Mr. Grant? 833 00:49:16,080 --> 00:49:18,600 Well, what a nice surprise. 834 00:49:19,620 --> 00:49:25,940 I can't remember the last time that we had the honor of you at our news 835 00:49:25,940 --> 00:49:30,960 conference. Well, I drop down every time I'm taken for $5 ,000. 836 00:49:36,310 --> 00:49:41,310 Gentlemen, you all look as if the principal had just caught you in the 837 00:49:41,410 --> 00:49:43,290 locker room. Will you sit down? 838 00:49:44,810 --> 00:49:47,910 You just go on with what you were discussing. 839 00:49:48,150 --> 00:49:49,390 You'll make believe I'm not here. 840 00:49:49,790 --> 00:49:50,790 Would you like my chair? 841 00:49:51,030 --> 00:49:52,610 I'm fine. You go on. 842 00:49:53,230 --> 00:49:54,790 I don't want to interrupt. 843 00:50:01,410 --> 00:50:02,830 Now, let's see. Where were we? 844 00:50:03,110 --> 00:50:06,870 We were talking about something. What were we talking about? 845 00:50:07,110 --> 00:50:12,870 I was saying that we got snookered. 846 00:50:13,710 --> 00:50:15,450 Now, we shouldn't try to hide it. 847 00:50:15,790 --> 00:50:20,810 I was saying that we should write it. Well, that's out of the question. Why 848 00:50:20,810 --> 00:50:22,050 would we want to do that? 849 00:50:22,350 --> 00:50:23,570 Because it's a good story. 850 00:50:23,790 --> 00:50:27,170 Not for us, it isn't. Would it be a good story if it happened to the Times? 851 00:50:27,430 --> 00:50:30,050 It would be a great story if it happened to the Times. 852 00:50:31,280 --> 00:50:33,940 I wish it had happened to the Times. 853 00:50:34,200 --> 00:50:36,960 And if it had, we'd print it. With flags around it. 854 00:50:37,200 --> 00:50:38,440 It's our story. 855 00:50:38,680 --> 00:50:40,660 It happened to us. We've got all the facts. 856 00:50:41,100 --> 00:50:42,760 Or would you rather see it in the Times? 857 00:50:43,020 --> 00:50:44,560 Are you thinking of moving over there? 858 00:50:44,840 --> 00:50:46,980 Are you thinking of sending me? It's crossed my mind. 859 00:50:48,380 --> 00:50:52,220 But then I remembered what a good relationship I have with them. 860 00:50:55,440 --> 00:50:58,160 Look, it's your paper. You'll do what you want with it. 861 00:50:58,800 --> 00:51:00,600 But I think it's the only way for us to go. 862 00:51:01,050 --> 00:51:04,530 For heaven's sakes, Lou, haven't we stuck our necks out enough? Do we have 863 00:51:04,530 --> 00:51:06,290 complete idiots about this? 864 00:51:06,550 --> 00:51:07,910 Not idiots, Charlie. 865 00:51:08,610 --> 00:51:09,610 Humans. 866 00:51:09,910 --> 00:51:14,730 And if you think we can recover our dignity by trying to hide the truth, we 867 00:51:14,730 --> 00:51:16,690 haven't learned much the past few years. 868 00:51:17,050 --> 00:51:19,230 Run your story, Mr. Grant. 869 00:51:20,930 --> 00:51:24,210 But at the Tribune, we insist on accuracy. 870 00:51:25,510 --> 00:51:29,530 Be sure you make yourself look like a complete ass. 871 00:51:37,960 --> 00:51:40,480 Well, looks like you won another one.