All language subtitles for 24. Big Daddy

Thank you for being a friend

Your heart is true

You're a pal and a confidante

And if you threw a party

Invited everyone you knew

You would see
the biggest gift would be from me

And the card attached would say

"Thank you for being a friend"

Morning, Ma.

Taste this.

Mm. Oh, it's awful.
What's the matter with it?

It's expired.

But sometimes it's good after
the date. I just wanted to check.

You look tired, Ma.

- Rose kept me up all night.
- Oh, why?

I don't know.
She was afraid of the storm.

3:00 in the morning she
knocks on my door,

crying, begging, pleading
to get into bed with me.

Just like your father used to do
before we got married.

So what did you do?

I told him,
"You're not getting anything

till you put a ring on my finger
and a donkey in my father's barn!"

Not Pop, Rose!

I told her to get the hell
out of my room.

Oh, Sophia, I want to explain
about last night.

When I was a little girl, one summer
we had a terrible thunderstorm...

Excuse me, Rose. Have I given you
any indication at all that I care?

Girls, my father's coming!
Big Daddy's coming!

He just called!

Oh, Big Daddy's gonna be
in Miami tomorrow. I can't believe it!

I can't believe I know anyone
who calls her father Big Daddy!

Back home, everybody
calls him Big Daddy.

Why, he's the most respected
and beloved man in our town.

Oh, for as long as I can remember,
people from all over the county

would drive up to Twin Oaks
that's the name of our house

to ask Big Daddy's advice on
one thing or the other.

And while the men were
discussing business on the veranda,

the ladies would retire to the shade of
an old magnolia to sip mint juleps

and exchange prize-winning
pecan pie recipes.

Tell me, Blanche, during any of this,
would the farm hands suddenly break

into a chorus of "Them Old Cotton
Fields Back Home"?

Well, maybe I am exaggerating just
a touch, but not about Big Daddy.

Oh, he's a very special man.

He has truly been a father
to everybody in our town.

Your mother must have been a very
forgiving woman.

Oh! I got a million things to do
before Big Daddy gets here.

I have to go pick up his favorite food
and his favorite brandy and cigars.

I want him to feel right at home.

Then get the Millers across the street
to tar and feather their lawn jockey.

I'm gonna go out on
the lanai for awhile.

The air's always so nice
and fresh after a storm.

As long as you're out there, Rose,
why don't you pull some weeds?

OK.

Ma, yesterday you said you
were gonna pull the weeds.

I said I'd get it done and it's getting
done. So lighten up.

Dorothy, Sophia, come quick!

Oh, my God!

The storm must have
knocked it down last night.

Good morning, ladies.

- Morning, Mr. Barton.
- Good morning, Mr. Barton.

Well, looks like you had
a little bad luck here.

Boy, we certainly did.
Any damage to your place?

Nope. Not a scratch.

Oh, thank goodness. If the wind had
been blowing in the opposite direction,

your tree could have fallen
into your living room.

What do you mean, my tree?

She means your tree
because it was on your property.

No way, lady, this is your tree.
It's your responsibility.

Oh, my goodness!
Our tree fell into your yard!

Clam up, Gladys.
This is their tree.

Look, there seems to be
some confusion here.

But we are neighbors, what do
you say we split the cost

and have the tree hauled away?

What do you say you have it hauled
away and I'll split.

That does it!
You don't have any choice.

You're hauling that tree away,
capisce?

You Italians have got some temper!

"You Italians"?

With disdain in his voice, he said it.
Now you're gonna pay.

What are you doing?

It's the Evil Eye.
I just put a Sicilian curse on you.

You're not gonna have a moment's
peace till you haul that tree away!

You got me shaking in my boots.
Come on.

Oh, Ma, why'd you do that?
You just made matters worse

with that ridiculous curse.

Ridiculous? The curse works,
believe me. I've used it before.

- Oh, when?
- Baltimore Colts, New York Jets, 1969.

Draw your own conclusions.

Ah, great news! I stopped by
the courthouse this morning

and got a copy
of our property map.

The tree definitely
belongs to Mr. Barton

and it is his responsibility to remove it.

Play it safe. Stick with the curse.

Oh, Ma, I've stayed
with you all these years.

Ladies, how do I look?

Like the night hostess at Denny's.

This is exactly like the dress
I wore to my Sweet 16.

It was always Big Daddy's favorite.

(doorbell

Oh, there he is now!
Now listen, girls,

my father is an old time
southern aristocrat

who is used to fine manners
and gentility.

So please, please, please be
on your best behavior.

Why is everyone looking at me?

- Daddy!
- Where's the old lady? Ah-ha!

You looking for me, mouth?

Ma. I'm glad you're here, Mr. Barton.

I went down to the courthouse
this morning and...

This isn't a social call.

This morning, when I got in my car,
somebody let the air out of my tire.

- I know she did it!
- That's ridiculous!

If I catch her on my property,
I'm gonna have her arrested.

Mr. Barton, I assure you, my mother
had nothing to do with your tires.

- It was just a coincidence.
- Coincidence, my eye.

Now, about the tree.
I got a copy of our property map

at the courthouse this morning, and as
you can clearly see, the tree is yours.

Oh. I'm not gonna move it.

- Not after what she did.
- You have to!

- Sue me!
- We will!

- Fine!
- Fine!

That jerk! Trying to intimidate us!
Just who does he think he is?

(doorbell

What is it, mouth?

Back home, most people
start off with, "How do?"

- Daddy!
- Baby girl!

Looking at you takes my breath away!

Hair as shiny as the dew
on a field of sunflowers.

Eyes that sparkle bluer than
the Mississippi,

and the prettiest smile on either side
of the Mason-Dixon Line!

Didn't I tell you my daddy was
the smartest man who ever lived?

You must be Sophia.
It's a pleasure to meet you.

Excuse me for staring, ma'am,

but I've always felt that the stunning,
classical beauty of an Italian woman

should be admired like
a fine work of art.

You need boots to listen to this guy.

Daddy, I want you to meet
my best friends. This is Rose.

- Charmed.
- Hello, how do you do?

Has anyone ever told you you are the
spitting image of Miss Dinah Shore?

Oh, no! You're putting me on!

Of course he is.

And Daddy, this is Dorothy.

I'm sorry. I hope I didn't offend you.

No harm done, darling.

Now, I want you to promise me you
won't fret none.

Well, I would, except I'm not exactly
sure what "fret none" is.

Oh, Daddy, I'm so glad to see you!

- Get on over here and sit down.
- Oh, I can't stay, honey.

- I've got some business to attend to.
- Oh.

But I'll be back later tonight.
I got a surprise for you!

Oh, did you get me something?
What is it?

- What did you buy for me, Daddy?
- Well, nothing, sugar.

Oh, fiddle-dee-dee.

Fiddle-dee-dee?

This is so much fun!
It's like being in Gone with the Wind.

Well, then what is the surprise Daddy?

Well, I was gonna save it,
but what the heck?

I'm singing at the Sagebrush Club
tomorrow night.

You're doing what?

I'm singing.
That's my surprise.

And I want you and your friends
to come as my guests.

But why?

Because, darling,
I thought they might enjoy it.

No, no, I mean why are you singing?

It's my calling.
It's what I do now.

I'll explain it all to you later.

Right now, I got to head over to
the club and check things out.

- But, but Daddy?
- Leave the key under the mat.

Ladies, see y'all later!

Uh, I can't believe it!

Neither can I!
Free tickets!

No, I'm talking about my daddy!

Why, this singing thing
doesn't make any sense!

You know, I'm worried about him.

Maybe I ought to go call my sisters.

Oh, come on, Blanche,
you're overreacting!

If you're really concerned,
why don't you talk to him?

You're right. That's what I'm gonna do.

I'm gonna stay completely
objective and keep an open mind.

I'm sure there's some
perfectly logical explanation

why my daddy's lost the stuffin'
out of his comforter.

Oh, sorry, darlin'.
I didn't mean to wake you.

Well, that's all right.
I waited up for you.

I'm glad you did. I've been working on
a new song and I want you to hear it.

Listen, Daddy, I want to talk to you
about this singing.

It's been just wonderful, honey.
I love singing.

Now, I know I'm just getting
started and I got a lot to learn,

but the audiences will come around.
I'll do just fine.

You know, you're talking about this
singing like it's some kind of career.

Well, it is.
Now, see what you think of this.

This part needs a little work.
And then now, here's the chorus.

No you won't, Daddy.

Now, put that guitar down,
I wanna talk to you.

What's the matter?

Well, I don't know
what's gotten into you.

Daddy, you're no singer.

Well, I know I'm no
Hank Williams yet, but...

No, no, no, that's not what I meant.
I mean...

At your age, just out of nowhere
to decide you're just gonna go off

and perform in some honky-tonk?

I don't know about you,
but that sounds pretty crazy to me.

Now, don't you sass me, missy.

No, I don't mean to sass you, Daddy.

It's just that I'm concerned about you.

Now, I want you to promise me that
you're gonna forget all about

this nonsense and go back to Twin Oaks
and have a nice long rest.

There's no Twin Oaks to go back to.
I sold it.

You what?!

Sold it. Sold everything.

Well, now, if I'm gonna go out on
the road and do this thing right,

I need money.

All right, this has gone far enough!

I will not allow you to disgrace
yourself or your family!

I absolutely forbid you to go on with
this foolishness one minute longer!

You forbid Big Daddy?
You're the one's gone crazy, girl!

I'm sorry you had to witness
this spectacle, ladies.

My apologies.

- Oh, Big Daddy, wait.
- Too late!

You know, if there was some rain
coming down,

and a soft train whistle in the distance,

this moment would have the makings
of a first-rate country song.

Bye, Blanche.

Oh, I feel awful, just awful! I shouldn't
have lost my temper that way.

- Honey, you were upset.
- Well, that's no excuse.

Daddy obviously doesn't know
what he's doing.

He's lost his grip on reality.

Oh, honey. Maybe it's not
as serious as you think.

Maybe he's just going
through a stage.

My father is not off on some
crazy lark, Dorothy.

He sold our house and our land

and everything he spent his lifetime
building. He needs help.

I never thought this could
happen to my father.

Other people's parents get old
and grow frail and need taking care of,

but somehow I'd always thought
Big Daddy would go on forever.

Honey, we all think of
our fathers that way.

We remember them as strong
and handsome and wise.

When I think of my father,
I always picture him

pulling a giant tuna up Main Street.

Well, who doesn't, Rose?

Oh, it wasn't a real tuna,
it was made of chrysanthemums.

It was the float in
the Father's Day Parade.

You probably don't know this,
but my home town

was founded by
Heinrich von Anderdonnen

the first man to ever can tuna
in it's own natural juices.

Anyway, it was the 50th anniversary
celebration of the founding of our town

and my father was chosen
to pull the float.

He thought it was 'cause
he had the newest tractor,

but actually, it was 'cause
he was the only one small enough

to fit into the mayonnaise jar costume.

Oh, I'll never forget the moment
we caught sight of him,

turning off of Sycamore on to Elm.

Something must have
happened to the tractor,

'cause there he was,
this lone little mayonnaise jar

dragging this giant tuna up the hill,
past the reviewing stand.

I don't think I've ever been
prouder in my life.

That's very touching, Rose.

It shouldn't be, but it is.

You know, when I think of my father,
I don't remember just one incident.

I just know that he was
always there to take care of me

whenever I got into trouble
which was all the time.

I just never dreamed that the day would
come when the tables were turned

and I'd have to take care of him.

But I guess it has.

Sophia, why don't you come with us?

It might be fun to hear
Blanche's father sing.

To you, Rose, but what do you know
about a good time?

(doorbell

Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Barton,
what can I do for you?

- I wanna see the witch.
- Leonard!

Don't call her a witch,
you'll get another boil on your butt.

Tell the world, Gladys!

Look, you've won. I'm begging you,
take off the curse, will you?

My golf clubs are missing, my clocks
are all wrong, I can't sleep, I can't eat!

You can't sit.

That, too.
Please take it off.

- Move the tree.
- It'll be out of here tomorrow.

You got a deal.

Does that mean it's gone?

That means I shouldn't eat
asparagus at dinner.

That means it's gone.

Let's get out of here, Gladys.

I'll be right there. I just wanted to
apologize to you ladies.

Leonard has been just terrible
about this whole situation.

That's why I did all those
things to him.

Oh!

It was you all along!

Except for the boil, that was just luck.

Gladys, we've got to go.

Listen, ladies, if there's anything
that I can do for you

to improve our relationship,
I'd be happy to oblige.

There is one small thing.

In the morning when you go out in your
robe to pick up the newspaper,

wear your shorts.

I've never been in a place like this.
Are these all real cowboys?

Of course, Rose. You can tell because
they wear cowboy hats

and drink wine spritzers
and drive Volvos.

Uh, Blanche, who do we see
about our table?

Oh, I don't know. This is the first time
I've ever been here.

Well, howdy, Blanche.

Hi there, Blanche. Ladies.

No, I'm wrong. I think the museum
did have its Christmas party here.

What's that noise?

Oh, they have a mechanical bull
in the back room.

I read about it in
the Sunday supplement.

What on Earth do you do with
a mechanical bull?

Introduce him to
a mechanical cow, Rose.

Oh, excuse me. We're supposed to
have reservations for the second show.

- The name's Devereaux.
- OK, let's see.

Uh, hm-mm. I'm sorry,
I don't seem to have you listed.

Oh, well, maybe it's under
the name of Hollingsworth.

- Hollingsworth?
- Mm-hm.

Uh, you're not here to see
Big Daddy Hollingsworth?

- Yes, we are.
- I'm sorry, you just missed him.

But we thought the second show
doesn't start until nine.

It doesn't.
But after the first show,

the management
cancelled his booking.

Oh!

I was afraid that would happen.
Do you know where he went?

I guess he's backstage somewhere.

You go on honey. Talk to him.
We'll wait right here.

Thank you.

Howdy, ladies. My name's Rusty.

I don't recollect seeing
you two fillies 'round these parts.

Mind if a lonesome cowboy puts his
saddlebags 'round your campfire?

Give us a break, would you, mac?

Howdy, ma'am, my name's Rusty.

Daddy?

Sugar. I didn't expect
to see you here.

Daddy, I just heard what happened
and I'm so sorry, I truly am.

Oh, don't worry. It's my own fault.

If I wasn't such a stubborn old fool

- Daddy, now don't be hard on yourself.
- Well, it's true.

I never should have tried that
Beatle medley.

Next time, I'm gonna stick with
the material I know.

You mean you intend to go on with this?

Why not?

Honey, because they didn't like you.
That's why not.

You weren't any good.

Honey, I know I'm not any good.

- Then I don't understand.
- What?

Well, I don't understand how
the man I have admired

and respected all my life
can turn himself into a clown.

Blanche, honey,
ever since I was a boy,

I've never been satisfied
with what was easy.

I always wanted to try new things,
see new places.

But before I had a chance to do
something like hop a tramp steamer,

I met up with a lady by
the name of Elizabeth Ann Bennett.

She had the cutest little smile,

tiniest button nose,

and the most incredible blue eyes
I had ever seen.

Those are the things
you inherited from her.

And when I looked into those eyes,
they told me it was not time

to go off chasing rainbows.

It was time to make a life
for the two of us.

And I never regretted that decision
because I knew that someday,

we'd go off chasing
those rainbows together.

But when the time finally came,
all that was left was a big empty house.

And a headstone that marks her grave.

And I decided that

before it was time for us
to be together again,

I was gonna go off
and have that adventure.

Now granted, this is no tramp steamer,
but it's something.

Something I've always wanted to do.

And sugar, I think that
now is finally the time to do it.

But why didn't you tell me that before?

I didn't think I needed to.

I figured if I was happy,
you were happy, too.

Oh, Daddy. I'm so sorry.

You've always been there for me.
I should've been there for you.

And, you think you could
ever forgive me?

Darlin', life's too short to not forgive
my favorite little girl.

- I love you.
- I love you, too.