All language subtitles for Murphy Brown s05e05 I Never Sang for My Husband

I am Murphy Brown. You must be my...
You're a new secretary, Lila Mays.

You're a busy woman, Miss Brown, so
let's not waste time getting acquainted.

I'm a firm believer that efficiency is
the keystone to any successful business

operation.

I couldn't agree with you more.

So, well, let me just give you these
research files, and I'd like you to...

them and highlight any useful
information.

No. Photocopy and distribute them.

File them. They go in the file drawer
that's... In your desk.

In my desk.

On another floor. In a different
building.

Over there. Just out of curiosity, what
was your last job? I was a simultaneous

translator at the United Nations.

Hi, Corky.

Doris, hi. What are you doing here?

I was just over at the upholsterer, and
I thought I'd run a few of these

swatches by Jim. They're for that
antique mahogany footstool in his study.

I'm torn between the green chintz and
the more durable canvas.

What do you think?

Gee, Doris, I'm afraid I don't have
time. See, I have to get this to my

producer. Oh, oh, by all means.

Let's go. I love what you've done with
your hair.

Really? I've worn it this way since the
Carter administration.

Oh, you.

Hi, Doris.

What are you doing here?

Oh, hello, Frank. I just popped in to
see Jim. We're reupholstering his

footstool. Oh, great, great. Look, I
hate to be rude, but I am this close to

breaking a major Defense Department
scandal. Oh, say no more, Frank. I'm a

newsman's wife. The news waits for no
one. Right, right. Well, let's all get

together for dinner sometime soon. Oh,
yes, that would be really nice.

Doris, hi.

Ooh, fancy napkins.

Actually, they're swatches. I'm holding
that thought. Doris, Lila, we need to

return to... It saves the editing.

Books in the library.

Clothes that didn't fit.

Phone calls.

I'm working on a follow -up to my Iran
-Contra story, so let's start with

Wyoming.

Yes, get me Casper Wyoming. Ask them if
they're upset that Cheyenne got to be

the state capital, and when you're
finished, get me Casper Weinberger on

phone.

Looks like you got your hands full
today.

You should have seen me yesterday,
editing a story, wolfing down a salad,

doing a phone interview with Boris
Yeltsin all at the same time. Then the

nanny calls on the other line, frantic
because she's mistakenly fed the last

bottle of breast milk to the cat next
door.

At one point, things got so crazy, I
wished the nanny luck with the Russian

economy and told Yeltsin I didn't have
big enough breasts to nurse a Siamese.

Goodness, I guess I didn't realize how
much more demanding your job would be

with the baby. You and me both. I guess
I'm just one of those people who doesn't

feel alive unless they're challenged.
Well, enough about me. What have you

up to? Oh, the usual.

Garden club, church choir.

In a couple of hours, I'll be defrosting
a lamb shank.

I'll tell you, Jim, I think you should
call me. All right. What are you doing

here?

That seems to be the question of the
day.

I brought the swatches for the
footstool. I've narrowed it down to two

Jim, if you'd like to make the final
decision. Oh, well, now isn't really the

best time. Why don't we go over them
tonight after dinner?

That's when I do the dishes.

After the dishes?

It's Thursday. After I do the dishes, I
have to haul the trash cans out to the

curb.

You've only had to do that on the
occasional Thursday when I haven't been

Why don't we discuss it tonight?

You want to discuss it tonight? We'll
discuss it tonight.

In the meantime, I'll be at home trying
to think up new and exciting ways to

keep the dog from drinking out of the
toilet.

On the other hand, um, let's see, these,
um... Ah, this blue fabric is handsome.

Blue clashes with the wallpaper I spent
three weeks of my life picking out. Or

red, then. It's hard to visualize.

Oh, well, why don't I get down on all
fours? We'll put the fabric on my back

see how that looks. Miles, pull that
chair over here behind me and we'll

I don't want to.

Fine. Then I'll just take my little
swatches and get out of everyone's way.

Here I go. A 49 -year -old woman with
nothing better to do than chauffeur

around town.

Did you hear that?

49 years old.

A lot of spunk for 49.

I think I'll go tell her that.

So, what looks good?

Jim, if you decide you want to talk
later, hombre de hombre.

I'm here.

Great. Just what he needs. Advice from
Zorro.

Thank you, Murphy.

And while I'm at it, let me add my
heartfelt gratitude to you for telling

she has a meaningless life. What? I
never said that to Doris. I'd never tell

anyone their life was meaningless.

Oh, okay, that one time to Ed McMahon.

Hey, Jim, before you order, we're out of
a couple of sets.

Should have heard it. Murphy this,
Murphy that.

What a lovely way to spend a morning.

Standing in a parking garage while your
wife tells you she feels empty, unhappy,

and unfulfilled. Maybe Doris needs a
little affection.

Hey, Carl, to dinner.

Oh, right.

A nice piece of fish will make her
forget her world is crumbling.

Is everything okay between you and
Doris?

You know, in the boudoir?

Please.

Of course, things are fine.

At least, I assume they are. I mean...

Wouldn't I know if they were?

Not always.

For Pete's sake, aren't you amateurs?
Step aside before somebody gets hurt.

Jim, it sounds to me like what the
missus needs is to find her own

Yes, that's something Doris mentioned,
that she doesn't know who she is. What

you know, Phil? What?

Looking at it from her side, it can't be
easy. No career of her own. People only

seeing her as Mrs. Jim Bob.

In my opinion, she's in a rut and needs
a change.

Ah, a rut. In other words, something
brought on by a long -term situation

than a harmless comment by an innocent
friend.

What kind of change are we talking
about, Phil? Hey, I only identify the

problem.

The answer is I'd be running one of
those fancy restaurants where the

who come in leave more than a crummy 4 %
tip last night, Frank.

I'm sorry, Phil. I was in a hurry. Yeah,
well, I'll try not to be in a hurry the

next time I'm cooking you pork.

This doesn't make any sense.

When Doris and I got married, we had an
agreement.

I'd work and she'd take care of our
home.

I know that may sound old -fashioned,
but it worked for us. At least until

Jim. Even though you accuse me unfairly,
I will break one of my most sacred

rules and give you some advice.

Now, it's pretty apparent Doris needs a
change in her life.

You can fight that, or you can support
her in whatever it is she wants to do

make it easy on yourself.

Oh, hell's bells.

Things have been fine with us for 30
years, and now this happened.

Why does life have to be such a roller
coaster?

It's a beautiful day in our nation's
capital.

Oh, nice belt, Frank.

Hi, Jim. Have a good weekend?

Delightful. Now, I know last week the
situation with Doris had me a little on

edge, but you'll be pleased to hear that
everything has turned out fine.

What'd you do, Jim? Bury her in the
basement?

Quite humorous, Miles.

Actually, this past week, with my
encouragement, she's looked into part

work, she's enrolled in a candle -making
class, and she's taken up topiary.

Our front hedge is now cut in the shape
of two elk locked in mortal combat.

This quest to fulfill herself is
bringing her such joy. Well, of course

And let me just remind everyone it was
my suggestion for Jim to support her and

stand behind her. And it's not just
Doris who's reaping the benefits.

These new explorations of hers have
opened up fresh new discussion between

new feelings.

Look what I bought her in support of her
new identity.

Engraved note cards.

Very nice, Jim.

but read what they say.

Doris died.

Not Mrs. Jim died.

Doris died.

I think she'll be pleased.

Well, of course she will, because you
supported her, as I advised you to.

I owe you a debt of gratitude, Slugger.
Your advice was well taken.

Well, when you've lived life as fully as
I have, you've become somewhat of a

guru of the human community. Oh, would
you give me a rest, Doris?

Greetings, all.

Hey, Doris.

Doris, what a wonderful surprise. I have
something for you.

And I have something for you. You know
how in my quest to expand my horizons,

I've been looking for the perfect thing
that says I'm Doris Dial and this is

what I'm all about?

I've finally decided.

Tuesday at the Cabernet Cabaret, Doris O
'Rourke.

Doris O 'Rourke?

Yes, it's my maiden name.

This is a flyer for a performance I'm
putting together. I'm going to sing.

Sing? What do you mean, sing?

Words are going to come out of my mouth
while music's playing.

There's this little cabaret on
Connecticut Avenue. Tuesday night, they

local talent.

This is so exciting. I didn't know you
were a singer, Doris. Well, never

professionally. Although I once was
invited to audition for Johnny Mann's

Up and Cheer.

Unfortunately, it was the same week Jim
and I went on our honeymoon to historic

Williamsburg. I guess there's always
been a part of me that's wondered what

would have happened if I had taken that
road.

Now, after a 30 -year detour, I'm going
to find out.

I would love it if you'd all be there
for me. No, Doris, these are all busy

people. I'm sure they don't have time to
be there.

Fabulous. And I was thinking, after we
could all get together for a little post

-theater party.

Doris, Doris, this singing in a public
place with public people, we should

really talk about this.

But not now, dear. I have a mountain of
things to do. How about tonight when I

get home? I'm going to be late, so heat
up a lean cuisine.

Jim?

If it hadn't been for your support, I
don't know if I'd had the courage to do

this.

Honey, wherever you found the strength
to be so understanding, I just love you

for it.

Come

on,

Jim. We've waited long enough for him.
We don't want to walk in late on Doris.

You go ahead. I think I forgot to lock
my car. I think Jim's just a little

nervous about seeing Doris perform.

Are you a little nervous, Jim?

Are you a little nervous about seeing
Doris Perthorne?

Yes, Jim.

That's an ugly color on you.

I'm sorry I'm late. I had to feed the
baby and then I had to set up for

post -theater party.

And now, ladies and gentlemen, our next
act is a singer all of us

here are very excited about.

And not because she lets us watch her
get dressed.

Kidding aside, let's have a nice Ward
Cabaret welcome for Miss Doris O

Thank you.

Once I built a railroad, made it run.

Once I built a railroad, now it's done.

Brother, can you spare a dime?

Once I built a tower to the sun, brick
and

mortar and lime.

Once I built a tower, now it's done.

Brother, can you...

In khaki suits. Oh, gee, we look swell.

Wearing that yankty doodly dum.

Half a million boots.

don't you remember?

I'm your pal.

Oh, buddy.

Can you help me out here?

Wow. Doris Nile. Jim Doris.

Wow. I know. I had no idea she was so...

Next number is 3141 South Bedford
Avenue. Now, are you coming home with me

not?

My audience wants another number.

He's pretty upset. I'd better go talk to
him.

And now I'm going to let loose and shake
things up a bit.

Right after this.

I'd have to say, to put it in the
performer's vernacular, I killed big

Although at first it seemed to me that
the audience seemed a bit tentative.

do you think, Frank?

Well, at first I was a little tentative.
I listened right up.

Approximately when during my performance
did that happen? Pretty much the same

time you did.

And how about you, Miles?

Oh, well, it happened a little later for
me.

I think it was when you did the split
during Ave Maria.

Totally spontaneous.

I was just consumed by the moment. So
you said earlier. And speaking of

consumed, there's one last piece of
cake. I believe it's yours, Doris. Come

eat it and we'll call it a night. I am
much too exhilarated to eat.

I suppose one trained in the workings of
the human psyche might say that I don't

want to eat the last piece because I
don't want this glorious evening to end.

When she sang Fever, oh.

But then she did that Is That All There
Is thing. Wow, what was that all about?

Because she started talking in the
middle of it.

You don't talk in the middle of your
songs, do you?

Excuse me, I've got to say goodnight to
the nanny. Can I say goodnight to her

tumor? Get your own nanny, Frank. This
is Arnold.

Thank you for everything. You've been so
good with the baby.

Oh, how could it be any other way with
such a sweet child?

I'm so lucky to have finally found
someone like you. Here, let me help you

with your coat. Oh, no, that's not
necessary.

See what you've done?

You've ruined the surprise.

You see, I was just taking these out to
be redicked.

Yeah, and I work part -time as a rodeo
clown. Okay, just give me the silverware

and get out, okay?

Well, I guess if I'm not taking the
silverware...

chosen to express myself through music.
Or, as the poet Andrew Marvell called

it, the mosaic of the air.

All day!

Oh, the nanny just mentioned how late it
is. 11 .20, can you believe it?

All good things have to come to an end.

You know what I've always wondered
about?

Why is it you never see more guys
playing the harp? Oh, well, Elton, for

most part... Can I talk to you for a
second?

What are you doing, Ellen? I've been
trying to break up this party for the

hour. Now you're just throwing logs on
the Doris fire. Now just go.

Shoo, now.

You know, why is it whenever you want to
get rid of a room full of people, I'm

the only one you have no problem being
rude to?

It just shows how comfortable I feel
with you.

Well, let's hope we never lose that.

Ellen. Hello.

Whatever you do, don't ask the redhead
anything.

Eldon sends his apologies. He'll call
you about that pressing harp question.

Well, being as the party is breaking
up... Jim?

Doris?

Well,

you two probably have a lot to talk
about, so don't feel you have to stay to

help me clean up. You can just go.

What is it you've come for, Jim? You've
already missed the party.

Well, I've been driving around town
thinking, and I've decided to forget all

about... tonight's unfortunate incident
and we'll just put it behind us.

Which unfortunate incident would that
be, Jim? The discovery that your wife

a mind of her own or that you are a self
-centered, boorish oaf?

Well, better get some water on this, you
know, Kate.

What you did on that stage tonight was
inexcusable. Everyone was embarrassed

you. Weren't you, Murphy? Is that true,
Murphy? Were you embarrassed?

Oh, gee, Doris, you know, I'm not much
of a judge of what's embarrassing.

Don't forget, I'm the one who asked
Yasser Arafat if his head rep was Ralph

Lauren or Wamsuda.

Oh, boy, look at this dry frosting. You
can see what I'm up against.

You want to hear me say I'm sorry, don't
you, Jim?

Well, I am sorry, but not for what I did
tonight. I am proud that I got up there

and fulfilled my lifelong dream.

This is like cement.

Sorry about the noise.

Must make it pretty hard to talk in
here.

Might be quieter out in the car, don't
you think?

What I am sorry about is that after 30
years of totally supporting you, I found

that you couldn't even give me one night
of my own.

I'll be back for the glasses.

What is it that's bothering you, Jim?
What are you afraid of?

It's just that...

You've changed so much lately that I...
I guess I'm afraid you won't want

me or need me anymore.

Jim, don't you know how happy you've
made me this past week by standing

me and encouraging me?

When I'm happy, I only love you more.

Tell me, is this...

performing something you plan to do
again?

I don't know. I might.

Was it really that difficult for you?

Wasn't there anything about my
performance that you liked?

Well, I suppose if pressed, I could find
a thing or two.

I'm pressing.

Once I built a railroad, made it run.

Made it race against time.

I found your neck to look quite
appealing.

My neck?

Anything else?

Once I built a railroad.

I enjoyed your shoes.

I found them to be quite attractive on
your shapely alabaster legs.

Brother, can you spare a dime?

May I take you home, Miss O 'Rourke?