All language subtitles for Silver Spoons s05e04 Rick Sells His Sole

Here we are.

Open,

kind, do what we're kind.

Making it go, making it grow.

Together, we're going to find our way.

Together, taking the time each day.

To learn all about those things you just
can't find.

Two silver spoons together.

do that to me.

I'll call a repairman.

No, not so fast, honey.

Oh, no.

What do you mean, oh, no?

Well, it's just that whenever you try to
fix things, you become obsessed.

Obsessed? Isn't that a little strong?

Well, I was going to say, what though?

Hey, Kate, what's going on?

The dishwasher broke and your father is
fixing it.

I don't see what's so funny.

Dad's a very handy man to have around.

Well... Didn't he invent most of the
products for Eddie Toys?

Yeah, but Rick... And doesn't that
involve building and developing complex

models for mass production?

Uh, frankly, I think my dad can do
whatever he sets his mind to. How much

want? Eleven bucks.

But I'll settle for eight. I'm running a
little low this week.

Where have I heard that before?

Last week. Only then he settled for six.

You know what?

Maybe you ought to do what other kids
your age do when they're running short.

Ask for a bigger allowance?

No, get a job.

A job? Edward, he's still going to
school.

Yeah, I'm still going to school.

I'm not talking about a job job. I'm
talking just about a part -time job

school on the weekends.

You know, sometimes, son, I think I've
made life too easy for you, you know? I

haven't really prepared you for the real
world.

Dad, you're not going to tell me how far
you had to walk to school again.

Oh, there's nothing wrong with that
story.

A little long, maybe.

Kate? Yeah?

I'll tell you what. Tomorrow morning,
I'll talk to personnel. We'll see if we

can get you something at Eddie Toys,
huh?

Well, that would be nepotism.

What's nepotism?

Well, showing favoritism to relatives.

Oh, do you mean like when Dad made you
president of the company?

No,

no, son.

No,

you see, that's completely different.
See, Kate...

Was qualified. She's very, very, very
qualified.

You know, they just opened up a new fast
food store at the mall. Chicken on a

string. I think it would be just right
for you.

Oh, come on, guys.

I'm not going to work at a place where I
have to wear chicken feathers.

Look, if I have to get a job, I can be
much better than that.

Thank you very much.

Job's taken, kid.

Are you sure?

Am I sure?

What do I look like, an idiot?

It's just that I've been looking every
day for the last week.

That long, huh?

Hey, wait a minute.

They might be hiring next door.

At the bikini shop?

No, the shoe store.

Shoe store.

So, when I heard you were hiring, I
rushed right down because this is

I've always wanted to do.

Really?

You've had experience in the shoe
business?

Are you kidding?

I've been wearing them for 16 years.

Do you make jokes like that often?

No, sir, never. That was the first time.
I'm sorry.

Good. Of course, you have references.

References? Yes, from your last job.

Someone who can attest to your
qualifications, your character,

Oh, oh, um, well, Edward Stratton.

Stratton. And what did you do for Mr.
Stratton?

I was his son.

I mean, I am his son.

And he pays you for this?

No, no, he pays me to take out the
trash, rake the leaves, wash his car.

sorry, I'm looking for someone a little
older, someone with more maturity,

experience. I'll work for under minimum
wage.

You're hired.

Morning, Dad.

Hey, son.

Dad, what's the best way to get a
promotion?

Well, in the immortal words of your
grandfather, you have to earn it.

Well, let's say you've earned it, but
your boss doesn't notice.

Well, then you've got to take the bull
by the horns.

Or in your case, the shoe horns.

Yeah, it's because you work in it. Yeah,
come on, no jokes, okay?

I'm sorry.

Well, what I meant is, son, sometimes
you've got to be blunt. If you want to

a promotion, you've got to ask for it.

That's right.

And you know something else? What?

I'm not only going to get that
promotion, I'm going to demand a raise.

Yeah, why not?

Yeah. How much do you think I should ask
for? Well, whatever his first offer is.

Yeah? Take it and say thank you.

Thank you. That'll show him.

Morning. Morning. All right.

Finally. I fixed it. I hope so.

finished with that display. Where are
those 7A? Got them. What about the

alligators? There they are.

Not bad, not bad. Thank you. Uh, sir,
there's something I've been meaning to

you all morning.

Yes?

Well, when you first hired me as a stock
boy, you said it would be temporary,

and eventually you were going to move me
up to salesman.

So?

So, I was wondering when eventually
might be.

I'll get back to you on that.

Eventually.

But, sir, I'm ready. I really am.
Because I've been watching you very

for the last three weeks. You're the
best.

I've been studying under the master.

Oh, that's good.

That's very good.

But, sir, I'm ready. I'm serious. Just
give me a chance. Let me show you what I

can do.

I'll tell you what.

If you can sell whoever just walked in
the door, I'll try out on the floor.

Oh, thank you, sir. You're not going to
regret this.

Had to come downtown and get this part
for the dishwasher. She thought she

want to get something to eat.

Sit.

What? Sit down and buy some shoes.

I don't need any shoes.

Yes, you do, Dad. My entire career is in
your hands.

This is for the salesman's job.

How nice of you to ask. Well, what do
you recommend?

Well, in a casual shoe, these loafers
are an excellent choice. Great

construction, superb support.

This color goes with anything.

Well, I'll buy them.

Don't you want to try them on first?

Good idea.

You know, you're very good.

Let me see.

You look like a ten and one half
Charlie.

Amazing. Why, that's incredible.

Fine young man you've got there.

Sir,

I took the liberty of bringing out
another pair of shoes. I thought you

find them amusing.

Amusing.

See, I was right.

Well, you think of everything.

Guys, I can't remember when I've had a
better salesperson than you.

Let's not lay it on so thick, okay?

Here you go.

Slip it in. There you go.

Oh, very, very handsome.

What do you think?

Well, I don't know. Maybe something a
little sportier. It's perfect.

I'll take it for what it is. It's
perfect.

You won't be sorry, sir.

We're also running a sale on slippers.

Hey, I do need some slippers. I know.

I mean, every man of distinction has got
to have a pair of those slippers.

Well, I'll take them.

I'll take them all.

Well, it certainly has been a pleasure
serving a customer who appreciates

quality. Oh, thank you.

Look, you're going to need some brushes
and polish to go with those loafers.

Odor eaters, too.

Right you are.

Add them up.

Maureen, please ring up this gentleman.

Well? It's been a pleasure serving you,
sir. Oh, the pleasure is all mine.

Come back again and see us. I certainly
will, and I'll ask for you.

What's your name again?

Rick. Rick.

Well?

Not bad, not bad.

Oh, come on. Do I get to sell?

Okay, okay, you can. Oh, thank you.
Thank you very much, sir. Can I have my

lunch now?

Why not? You've earned it. Hey, take 20
minutes.

Come on, Dad, let's go to work.

Oh,

look at my hands.

Don't worry, honey. After tonight,
you'll never have to do dishes again.

We're getting paper plates?

Hey, guys, guess what?

What? Potter gave me a raise.

Oh. Really?

Yep. Bumped me up to minimum wage.

Congratulations, especially since you
two almost blew it the other day.

Well, I'm very proud of you, son. And
tomorrow, I think he's going to promote

to full -time salesman. I'll be making
more on commission than I'm making on

salary. Terrific.

All right.

I am done.

Care to try it?

No, I've already had my shower this
morning.

Rick. I'm sorry, Dad. I've got things to
do.

Suit yourselves.

Dad?

Hello? Can I help you?

Yes.

Do you think that these shoes match my
toenail polish?

I'm sorry, what was that question again?

My toes.

Can you match them?

Oh, your toes. Oh, absolutely.

Well, do you have these in a size five?

If I don't, I'll go make some.

Rick. Yes, sir.

I want to talk to you.

Pardon me, sir? Well, there's something
I've been meaning to talk to you about

for a while.

Oh, yeah?

Well, you know, we've been getting a
little busy around here, so I've decided

could use a new salesman.

You're not going to be sorry, sir.

That's why I hired Jerry.

He's the new salesman? That's right.
That way you can go back to running the

stockroom. You were doing a terrific
job.

Don't worry. I'll keep you at minimum
wage.

But what about all the sales
commissions?

Oh, yes. Thanks for reminding me.

Would you explain to Jerry how to figure
out his commission?

Good luck, Jerry.

I won't let you down, Uncle Perry.

Uncle?

You still want to fix it yourself?

Oh, come on, Kate. Look at it this way.
If the lights hadn't gone out, we'd have

never found out the flashlight doesn't
work.

So now what are you going to do?

Get some new batteries.

No.

About the dishwasher.

Honey, don't worry. I'll take care of
it.

Hey, hey.

Take it easy on the door, huh?

Yeah, there's only so much your father
can fix.

You didn't get that salesman's job?

No. Dad, I was the victim of nefutism.

No, that's nepotism. No, no, Kate, this
was nefutism.

Potter made his nephew the new salesman.

Ooh, I'd be mad, too, if I were in your
shoes.

Please, Kate, I don't ever, ever want to
hear the word shoes.

You know, there is a bright side to
this, son.

What? Well, this kind of thing happens
all the time in the real world, and now

you're getting a chance to experience it
firsthand.

Huh? I think what your father means is
that it's good for you to find out that

life is not always fair.

Kate, I found that out when Dad wouldn't
raise my allowance.

So what are you going to do now? What do
you think I'm going to do, guys? I'm

going to quit.

You could do that, or... Dad, is this
the quitters never win speech?

No, but if this one doesn't work, I'll
try that one.

Look, Rick, you know, if you hang in
there, you'll probably get the next

promotion. How?

Dad, I've been demoted back to the
stockroom.

Well, there's bound to be other
opportunities, and that's what this game

about, seizing the opportunity.

It's got a point, Rick.

You've got to be in the right place at
the right time.

Of course, if you don't think you can
take it.

Hey, I can take it.

You sure?

I can take anything they dish out.

Please, I don't ever, ever want to hear
the word dish.

You missed the spot.

I can't take this. What was that? I said
thank you for pointing it out.

Look, kid, if you don't like working...
Yeah.

You see that woman over there?

How could I miss her?

That is Mrs. Winslow.

Now, when I'm at the bank, you make sure
she gets the aid treatment.

Don't worry, Yonk. Her feet are in good
hands.

You better shape up, Junior.

Mrs. Winslow, how are you? I'm Jerry.

Can I be of service to you? Yes, thank
you. I'm looking for something in a

slingback.

Slingback. Right.

Yeah. How about these?

That's a boot.

I knew that.

Just testing.

Do you think you could pick up a few of
these?

Good health is so hard to find, Mrs.
Winslow.

May I suggest our new snakeskin and
slingback?

It would go great with that bag of
yours.

They can sling back.

Yes, that sounds splendid, young man.

I thought you'd like that.

You'll just sit down. I'll take your
measurements.

No, that won't be necessary.

I'm a perfect size 9 triple E.

Got that? 9 triple E.

Right -o, Jer.

Let's move it. Mrs. Winslow doesn't have
all day.

Was that size nine?

Yeah, nine, like your IQ.

And get the lead out, huh?

Get the lead out, huh?

Wait a minute.

First, you take size six shoes and put
them in nine bucks.

Allow me.

Snog, are you sure you have the right
size?

Uh, yep, 9 triple E. But don't worry,
Mrs. Winslow, it's soft leather. They

stretch to your feet.

Here we go.

Oh, watch it!

Are you sure you're a size 9, not a 19?

Oh, no, I never... Please, lady, would
you work with me here, huh?

Push, push!

Mrs.

Winslow, are you all right?

Hey, what about me?

No, I...

This is the rudest, most arrogant, most
obnoxious salesman I have ever met. That

won't work here, lady.

I'm family.

You're fired.

What? Wait a minute. I'm sure we could
work this out. I just did.

You can have anything you want in the
store. Oh, Perry.

I'll just take it out of his last
paycheck.

What?

of little fate.

Listen to that baby hum.

Music to your ears, huh?

All fixed.

Did you get a warranty with the new
machine?

Of course.

Well, the store called this morning and
they wanted to know if someone would be

home for delivery.

Well, we're only using this until I get
the other one fixed.

How would it work?

I was promoted back to salesman.

Really?

Congratulations.

Thanks. Well, see?

Decided to take me up on my advice about
seizing the opportunity, huh?

Yeah, I seized the opportunity, all
right.

And you were in the right place at the
right time, right?

Right.

Well, so you got your promotion. Don't
you feel great?

Dad, I got Jerry fired.

You what?

Dad, I got him fired. I sabotaged him.

How? It doesn't matter. I just did.

And I knew what I was doing when I did
it. But I did it anyway.

Now I feel miserable.

Well, I should think you would.

So would I.

And now that I've told you two, I feel
much better.

Hold it.

Are you going to give me another talk?

It's my life.

I'm all done, sir.

Could I have my check now?

Not so fast.

Oh,

I'll get that.

Well, looks all right.

Thank you, sir.

Sir, there's something I've got to tell
you.

What is it?

It's about what happened to Jerry.

Yes?

Well, you see, it wasn't exactly his
fault.

What do you mean?

The reason he couldn't get that shoe on
Mrs. Winslow is because I purposely

substituted a smaller size.

You mean you deliberately got him fired?

You could say that.

I can't tell you how shocked I am.

I know.

But I must admit I find your honesty
refreshing.

You do?

It's not every day you can find an
employee with this kind of integrity.

Well, that's very, very true.

I must say.

I'm impressed.

Thank you, sir.

Does this mean you'll be keeping me as a
salesman? Oh, I'd love to if it weren't

for Myron.

Who's Myron?

Another nephew.

Of course, he's not as likable as Jerry.

How do I get rid of this one?

Drive a stake through his heart?

Come on, work.

Something wrong?

Wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

Nothing.

Everything's working just fine.

No, it isn't.

Keep away.

Can't give... Keep away.

Guys, I did it. I'm a free man.

What are you talking about?

I quit. A better paying job opened up.
This time I start in sales.

Oh, that's fantastic. Well,
congratulations.

Where are you working? Yeah.

Anyone for chicken on a string?