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I'm home!

What does it say?

Well... Lonely, unemployed, myopic male.

Prone to allergies and skin conditions.

No hobbies. Seeks woman with similar interests.

something that's given my life new purpose and direction.

Hey, that's great, Kate. What sort of thing? And by any chance, does this

involve a man?

No, actually, it's a woman.

That explains a lot.

Kirk, this isn't romantic. It's political.

I've decided to work for one of the candidates in the upcoming congressional

election. Well, who's the lucky candidate?

Well, her name is Eleanor Guthrie. She's creative.

She's innovative.

old positions.

All right.

And Franny Brooke can come up with some new positions.

Would you give it a rest, Kirk?

I think it's great that Kate has found something very fulfilling in her life.

Thanks. Oh, we could all do with something like that.

Louise, does this mean that you might want to get involved in the campaign?

No offense, dear, but I can't imagine anything more dreary than all that stamp

-licking and envelope stuffing.

some more women. Right now, there are so many men.

Still?

Some sacrifices have to be made. Count me in.

I'd like to help, too, Kate. Oh, great.

John? Huh?

What about you?

Uh, no, I don't think so, Kate. I'm not really a very political person.

Well, you know, there's a rally tomorrow night. Why don't you at least come down

and hear what Eleanor Guthrie has to say?

Well, I... Well, I guess I... I should try to keep an open mind. All right,

go. I'll go. Oh, this is going to be fun.

Oh, I can't wait.

You know, I think you'll all find this very exciting.

Wait, wait, wait. What do you mean, all?

Nobody asked me.

That's right.

I wake up every morning looking forward to the rest of the day.

Can we take a break, please?

Why, dear?

My tongue is stuck to my lip.

Well, no wonder, Ralph. You're supposed to use the sponge.

Oh.

You're right. That's so much better.

You know, Kate, I'm really impressed with you, Mrs. Guthrie.

I think she's a very inspiring woman.

I couldn't agree with you more.

I guess we'd better take that break now.

Here.

Hey, what are you wearing to the campaign party tomorrow night?

I haven't decided yet.

Oh, that's right, the party. I still have to rent a tuxedo.

What party?

Who said anything about a party? John did.

Party? Party? No, no, no.

No, no.

misunderstood. What I said was, boy, that Eleanor is really a credit to her

party. Her political party. Part of your famous two -party system.

Oh, hi, Kirk. Are you coming to the party?

What party?

He's not invited, Ralph.

Wait a minute. What are you saying? You're saying there's a party that Ralph

invited to and I'm not?

It doesn't seem possible, does it?

has devoted all of his free time, which is a considerable amount, to helping

Mrs. Guthrie win this election.

Now, she, in turn, is having a party to thank those of us who have volunteered

on her behalf. What are you talking about? I volunteered on her behalf. Yes,

I don't like you.

Oh, Kate, please. Can he come, please?

How can you say no to that face?

All right.

All right, you can come. No!

It's tomorrow night. All right.

It's at 7 .30. All right.

And it's black tie.

Black tie? That's right.

So if you have to rent a tuxedo, you better hurry, Kurt. All right, all

.30 tomorrow night. I'll be there.

You guys forgot to tell me where.

Mrs. Guthrie? Yes? I just love the way you've decorated this apartment.

Oh, thank you.

And you've done your bedroom exactly like mine.

Except for that vulgar mirror over the bed.

I don't have a mirror over my bed.

No, dear, I do.

Lace! How you doing? Taking a little political survey. I want to get your

feelings on a couple of propositions.

Which in particular?

How about this one?

Okay.

One against.

And in four years, possibly the governorship.

Thank you.

around, who knows? You know, a woman in the White House isn't out of the

question. Yeah, if she doesn't mind moving into a cheaper neighborhood.

Hi, Kate. Hi, John. Oh, hi, Ralph.

Don't you look... Supportive.

John, you're not wearing a button. Oh, yes. Well, Ralph, I must have left mine

home. Oh, that's no problem. Take as many as you want.

No, thanks, Ralph. I didn't make too many holes in my tuxedo. You know, it's

rented one.

Oh, my God.

Thanks so much for coming. Oh, thank you, Mrs. Guthrie. Great party, Eleanor.

Oh, well, thank you so much.

Oh, you remember Ralph? He's been working in your office?

Oh, Kate, gee, of course she knows who I am. I've been working there day and

night for the last three weeks. Oh, certainly I do.

Your name is, uh... Of course.

And thanks so much for your support, El.

And I don't believe that you've met... John Lacey, isn't it?

Yes. I have seen you around.

And I want to thank you for all your hard work.

Oh, and this is my husband, Stephen.

Uh, you know Kate, darling.

Yes, good to see you again, Kate. And this is John.

Oh, hi, John.

And... Ralph.

Oh, right, of course, Ralph.

Oh, nice to meet you, Ralph.

Oh, come here.

Huh? Come here.

Oh, there. Now, that's better, isn't it?

I guess, thank you.

Uh, John...

You're not going anywhere, are you?

No. That's great, because I would love to talk to you. I'll just be a moment.

Excuse me, darling.

Will you forgive me if I don't drive back to Connecticut tonight with you and

the kids?

Of course. It's just that I've got this raging headache.

And as soon as the party's over, I'm just going to go straight to bed.

Don't give it another thought.

Now,

John. Yes?

I understand that...

You're a schoolteacher.

Yes, that's right. How did you know that?

Oh, I do my homework.

But the reason I'm asking is that I'm hoping to put through a new education

after I'm elected.

And I would really value your input.

Really? Mm -hmm.

Oh, you'd really want my opinion? Mm -hmm.

So why don't you come back here tonight and meet me, let's say, around 10 -ish?

Well, I'm... I'm very flattered, but I have to tell you, I'm not really an

expert.

Are you sure it's me you want? Oh, yes.

I'm quite sure.

Hello?

Anybody home?

Is that you, John?

Yes. I'll be right there.

Why don't you make yourself a drink?

Am I too early?

No, John, you're... right on time.

Mrs. Guthrie, I'm sorry.

Maybe I misunderstood, but you did say tonight at ten? Yes, but I just had to

get out of those clothes.

I hope my being in a robe doesn't embarrass you.

No, no, robes don't bother me.

I've seen a lot of robes. Yeah, I used to be in the army.

Why don't you take off your jacket and get comfortable?

You know, since we spoke, I've been given a lot of thought about the

education in this city, and I just want to say that I... You know, John, oh, I'm

sorry.

It's just that I've been at it since 7 o 'clock this morning, and my shoulders

are killing me.

I know it's above and beyond the call of duty, but could you... Oh, sure.

I think the problem with the curriculum really starts at the junior high school

level. I think if we're going to change anything, we have to start at the eighth

grade. Lower.

All right, the seventh grade.

Oh, sorry.

Plus,

I think we have to upgrade teachers' salaries. I mean, right across the

Do you realize that the starting salary for a teacher in this city is only $23

,000? No, lower.

No? Salaries is one thing I know of. Oh,

still lower.

Mrs. Guthrie, I think I'm running out of back here.

Well, thank you. That was, uh, fine.

Why don't you come around and sit over here?

Okay.

Phew, you really got my blood circulating.

Mrs. Guthrie, I really don't think you should do that. John, relax.

You are so nervous.

Look at you.

Still sitting there with your tie on.

Mrs.

Guthrie. Mrs.

Guthrie.

Listen, I've really had a hard day myself.

Maybe I should... Do you know what's great for that?

What? A foot rub.

No, Mrs. Jesse, you really shouldn't do this. Did you know that there are

certain areas on your foot that can stimulate other parts of your body? No,

don't know.

For example, this spot right here stimulates your neck.

Oh. You feel that?

Uh, no.

Oh, yes, yes, a little bit, yes, yes.

And this part... Right here.

Stimulates your lower back.

Oh, yes. Isn't that amazing?

And guess what part of your body this is.

Oh, Mrs. Guthrie.

Please.

Maybe I failed to make it clear. You already have my vote. Yes, yes.

And I want to show you how grateful I am. Oh, I guess we're not going to talk

about education, are we?

Excuse me. Did anybody see a raincoat around here?

In there, dear.

John, you seem to be on top of the political situation, so I'm just going

myself out. Oh,

and John, remember, vote early and vote often.

This is terrible.

You're a married woman. Oh, John, grow up.

If you'll excuse me now, I'm out of here.

You know what the worst part is? There are a lot of people out there. there who

don't just support you they believe in you and you let them down i think your

disregard for them is totally irresponsible i have nothing further to

let me tell you who those people are they're

people like my friends who really believed in you oh no they had to choose

somebody like you and that's why i meant it when i said i have absolutely

nothing more to say

Like Ralph. Who's Ralph?

Oh, never mind who Ralph is.

I'll tell you who Ralph is.

He's one of those little people I was talking about. One of those people who

knocked himself out for you. And what thanks does he get?

I saw it with my own eyes. I walked in there, and they're on the floor.

political candidate?

Yes, John, but we didn't believe him for a minute.

He made the outrageous assertion that he found the two of you alone in her

apartment, riding together in the throes of steamy sensuality.

I did not.

I said you were zooming on the floor.

I was not zooming anyone.

I went up there to discuss an education bill, and she tried to seduce me.

You mean it's true?

Maybe we shouldn't mention it to Kate at all. I mean, you know how she idolizes

Mrs. Guthrie.

That's exactly why we have to tell her.

I guess you're right.

We just have to make sure that we break it to her gently.

Great news, everybody.

Did you read this editorial in today's paper?

Eleanor Guthrie is a woman with her finger on the pulse of her constituents.

last few days before the election.

Now remember, if we come through for her now, she'll come through for us.

No question she's ready to come through for some of us.

situation. Um, I really don't know how to tell you this. Let me help, John. Uh,

your friend Eleanor spent last night trying to get into John's pants.

What?

John, is that true?

If you'll excuse me, Louise, I'm going to go after Kate and try to explain

John, don't you think you said enough already?

Hi.

So here you are.

John, please, I just don't want to talk.

Okay, you don't have to talk.

Or I can talk.

Listen, Kate.

I'm really sorry you had to find out about Mrs. Guthrie that way.

I don't know how I can face anybody in the group.

I mean, I was the one that roped you all into working for that woman. Oh, come

on, Kate. It's not your fault. There's no way you could have known.

Ever since I can remember, I've always picked lousy boyfriends.

I married a crummy husband.

I'm obviously just a rotten judge of character.

Oh, come on. Come on, Kate, that's not true.

Yes, it is.

You know, I wouldn't even know a good man if I tripped over him.

Why can't I find a nice guy?

Well, you know, you never know when one might turn up.

Someday, when you least expect it, you could look up from your cup of coffee

notice some... Oh, no.

No way.

Everywhere I look, I see the same old jerks.

What I'm trying to say is that I'm sure there is someone who might be right

under your nose who thinks you're terrific, bright, attractive,

and really fun to be with. Oh, yes, some fun.

Who'd love to spend time with you, who'd care about you, and who would treat you

the way you should be treated.

You really think so?

I'm...

Almost positive.

That would be wonderful.

You know, that would make me very happy.

Thanks for the pep talk, John. You know, you're a real pal.

Well, I guess I better leave you alone now.

But I really wish you would think about what I... what I was saying.

Thanks. Yeah, I will.

Okay, I'm going to go now.

Okay. Bye.

Yeah, bye.

Yes, I'll see you next Friday?

Yeah, next Friday.

Okay.

Yep, next Friday as usual.

I'll see you then.

A crazed client forces Abby to take the law into her own hands to protect

herself. And Sunday night, there's all family fun on the magical world of

with an animated classic, Mickey's Christmas Carol, plus scenes from the

Disney movie, Oliver and Company, followed by a family ties crisis, and

day, Sunday.