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♪ Hello, world, hear the song that we're singin'

♪ come on, get happy

♪ a whole lot of lovin' is what we'll be bringin'

♪ we'll make you happy

♪ we had a dream we'd go travelin' together

♪ and spread a little lovin' then we'd keep movin' on

♪ somethin' always happens whenever we're together

♪ we get a happy feelin' when we're singin' a song

♪ travelin' along there's a song that we're singin'

♪ come on, get happy

♪ a whole lot of lovin' is what we'll be bringin'

♪ we'll make you happy

♪ we'll make you happy

♪ we'll make you happy

that was Richard Lawrence on the phone. He's coming into town for a few days.

You didn't have to tell us.

No. We always know when Richard Lawrence is coming to town.

That little grin's a dead giveaway.

What grin?

That one.

It's okay, mom. You don't have to be embarrassed.

We understand that mothers need an occasional romantic interlude.

It's not a romantic interlude.

As a matter of fact, he's bringing his youngest daughter, Julie.

Good luck, Keith.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, she's 11 years old, right?

Right.

And he probably said she's a big fan, right?

Shirley: Well, he did say she had a lot of our records.

She'll spend her entire visit groveling at Keith's feet.

If I didn't know better, I'd say you were jealous.

No, I've outgrown the need to have women falling at my feet.

I prefer a deeper, more meaningful relationship.

You know what, kid?

What?

You're boring.

(Rimshot)

(Doorbell rings)

That's them.

I'll get it.

Keith.

Oh! By the way, don't worry about a thing. Her little heart is safe in my hands.

Oh, brother.

Hi, dick. Hi, Shirley. It's good to see you.

Oh, it's nice to see you. Hi, dick. How are you?

Hi, dick. Hi, Keith.

Everybody, I would like you to meet my daughter, Julie.

Julie, this is Mrs. Partridge.

Pleased to meet you, Mrs. Partridge.

It's very nice to meet you, Julie.

And that's Chris and Tracy up there.

Both: Hi. Hi.

And this is Laurie.

Hi, Julie. Hi, Laurie.

This is Danny.

Howdy.

Richard: And this is Keith.

Hi, Danny. I've got all of your records. I think you're wonderful.

Dick, you don't have to help me with dinner, I can get Laurie to do it.

Oh, no. No, no, no.

Besides, I promised myself

on this trip,

I will not waste a chance to be alone with you.

Besides, I'm starving to death.

(Sighing) Well, I guess I knew it all along.

Knew what?

You're only interested in me for my radishes.

You know, I'm glad I brought Julie.

I was wondering how well our two families would get along.

Now my question is answered.

Oh! Uh-huh.

Did you notice the way she took to Danny?

Yes, I did.

I guess... I guess I should have picked up on it earlier.

All the way down here, she kept talking about

how excited she was to be meeting him.

You know, sometimes crushes can be very frightening to a boy Danny's age.

Oh, yes, sometimes, but not this time.

No, no, no. I'll bet he is loving every minute of it.

You look a lot different in person than you do on your albums.

Oh?

Shorter.

Thanks.

Well, personally, I like short men.

Terrific.

Dinner's ready.

Oh, well, got to go, dinner's ready. Kids, dinner.

Julie, why don't you sit next to Danny?

Thanks, Laurie. Eating next to Danny partridge.

It's like a dream come true.

This is a hot plate.

I hope everybody likes lamb chops.

I love lamb chops.

I love lamb chops. Good.

Julie, your favorite, carrots.

No, thank you.

You don't like carrots?

Nope.

Well, neither do I.

Anymore.

Mom, I got to go. I got a date. Okay, honey.

Have a good time. He will.

See you.

Hey, hey, Keith, have you seen Danny?

No, I haven't, Julie, not since dinner.

He may be in the garage, though.

Thanks.

(Whispering) Psst. Keith, is that you?

Danny?

What are you doing in here? Julie's looking all over for you.

That's what I'm doing in here.

Ah! Well, don't worry. She's looking for you in the garage.

Good. Look, Keith, you've got to help me.

Oh, no, I don't.

All I need is a little advice.

About what?

About how to get rid of a woman that's crazy about you.

(Sighs) All right.

You might start by revealing some of your bad points, which shouldn't be too difficult.

Discourage her.

It wouldn't work. She'd know I was lying.

One thing's for sure. She's not hooked on your humility.

Wait, I'm desperate.

Hi, Danny. What are you doing in the closet?

I'm protecting the coats from moths. They're real pests this time of the year.

Well, see you later.

Isn't he wonderful?

(Sighs)

Well, this is it, mom.

Thanks, honey.

Would you like me to take over?

Oh, sure.

Uh... Laurie, would you let dick do it, please?

I would like you to put Chris and Tracy to bed.

But they just went to...

Oh! Okay.

I get the distinct feeling you would like to talk to me about something.

Oh?

Chris and Tracy went to bed 20 minutes ago.

(Giggles) Oh.

Yes, dick, I did want to talk to you. It's about Julie and Danny.

Ah!

They're really hitting it off, aren't they?

In a manner of speaking.

Well, they've been together all evening.

When she could catch him.

Are you saying Danny doesn't like Julie?

Well, I think he would like her, if she weren't so aggressive.

Julie is aggressive?

You didn't notice?

No, I didn't.

Well, it's just that she doesn't understand that boys Danny's age need time.

They're a little awkward when it comes to girls.

Well, you'd know better about that. I only raised girls.

But I can tell you one thing. When I was Danny's age,

I'd have let a girl like Julie catch me.

You sound like a wounded father.

No, I'm not a wounded father, Shirley.

A little worried about Danny, but I'm not wounded.

A little hardheaded. What did you say?

Oh, I said you missed a spot.

Oh.

We are not going to stand by and watch mom's relationship

with Mr. Lawrence ruined by an 11-year-old crush.

Well, what can I do? She's the one that's chasing me.

You can let her catch you.

Now, wait a minute.

Danny, she's only gonna be here for a few days.

It won't kill you to be nice to her.

If you let her get to know you, I'm sure she'll realize how ridiculous her crush is.

Now, we want you to start being nice to her tomorrow before the picnic.

So soon? I was hoping for a couple days to mull it over.

Tomorrow.

Remember, it's for mom.

Boy, what we go through for parents. Being a kid isn't all that easy.

Morning, Shirley.

Morning, Richard.

Morning, Julie.

Hi, Danny.

Um... I'm sorry I haven't been very friendly.

Um...

I don't know what came over me.

I must have been temporarily insane.

Well, I've been chasing you all over the place. I guess I acted pretty silly, too.

Let's be friends.

That'd be terrific.

I guess I owe you an apology, too.

Let's be friends.

That'd be terrific.

Kids do surprising things, don't they?

They certainly do.

Kind of glad to see how they're getting along now.

Might come in handy someday.

What is that supposed to mean?

Well, with things going so smoothly,

this might be a good chance for me to ask you a very important question.

Like how would I like my hamburger cooked?

It's not fair. You know all my routines.

(Both laughing)

Okay, gang, how do you want your hamburgers?

Uh... make mine well-done.

Medium.

Burned. Ditto.

Make mine extremely rare.

Danny, what happened to your eye?

That's where I hit him.

I was aiming for his mouth.

Danny, what did you do to make Julie hit you?

It's sort of personal, mom.

Danny, what did you do?

He kissed me, that's what he did.

Shirley: All right, let's sit down and discuss this.

Well?

Well, what?

There's nothing to discuss. I kissed her.

And I punched him.

But last night...

Last night was a different time, a different place.

Today, everything was going fine and all of a sudden, I had this urge to kiss her.

And I had the urge to punch you.

(Sighs) Well, you're the adults, you explain it.

Well, Danny, apparently your feelings toward Julie have changed.

You're more relaxed around each other. You're yourselves.

Uh... you see each other in a different way.

Mr. Lawrence, do you think I'm in love with your daughter?

Oh, well, I... I wouldn't say love.

Love is a very big step. Let's just say you like her a lot.

Okay, that explains me. What about her?

Last night she was crazy about me, and today she socks me in the eye.

I was aiming for your mouth.

Julie, don't you like Danny?

Sure, we're having a lot of fun.

Oh.

I think I'm as confused as Danny.

That proves it.

You men will just never understand us women.

I want you two to know something.

What's that, Danny?

You've been no help at all.

He's right, you know.

I know.

What are you doing? I was just asking him the same question.

I need help.

We know that, but mom won't let us have you committed.

Very funny. Look, I'm serious.

Well, why did you drag me in here? Couldn't you talk to me in my own room?

I need to talk to both of you together. Here, sit down.

Okay, I need both sides of the story.

What story?

Love story. I need to know how to win the girl of my dreams.

Ah! You mean Julie?

Precisely. I can't afford to make any more mistakes.

I could end up in the hospital.

He's got a point.

(Sighs) Okay. What do you want to know?

Well, Keith, you know the lines guys use on girls,

and Laurie, you know which ones work, so teach me.

Well, Danny...

It's a little difficult to put into words.

Maybe if we were to act it out, it would help.

Sure.

Now, I'm the guy.

(Chuckles) Makes sense so far.

Why don't we just start? Okay.

All right. Now, I'm going to show you how I would go about it.

Laurie, just respond naturally.

Hi. Hi.

Laurie, there's something I've gotta tell you.

Ever since we first met,

I've known there's something very different about you, something very...

(Laughing)

What's so funny?

Oh, well, I'm sorry, but you can't be serious.

What do you mean? That's a very reliable line.

Oh, come on, Keith.

Yeah, well, it works on bunny hoffsteader.

"hello" Works on bunny hoffsteader.

Can we move on to something else?

Fine.

Laurie, before I met you,

my life was aimless, meaningless.

Now you've given...

(Laughing)

Now what's the matter?

I can't believe that you actually say things like that.

Any half-intelligent girl would see through that baloney in a minute.

Are you saying I only date dummies?

You said it, I didn't.

Oh, really?

And I suppose you've never been fooled once.

Well, I'd rather the guys I date be honest.

Ah! What about Sidney kimbal? You believed him.

Um... what did Sidney tell you?

Wouldn't you like to know?

Keith partridge, as my brother...

Uh-huh. You're obligated to tell me.

What did Sidney tell you?

Keith: Oh, nothing much, just that he took you up to muldoon's point.

So, if this deal goes through, I should be in town at least every other week.

Oh, Richard, that would be wonderful.

Yes, that's why the company here is finding me very easy to deal with.

So, you think you'll know by tomorrow whether...

Is there something you wanted to say?

I know on the outside I look carefree and casual,

but on the inside, a young heart is breaking.

In other words...

In other words, how do I get Julie to like me?

Honey, you can't make Julie like you.

I don't understand it. Yesterday, she liked me and I didn't like her.

Today, it's all turned around.

It's all so complicated.

Richard: Danny, sometimes when you're young,

that's the way it happens. One day, you like somebody, the next day, you don't.

When we get a little older, and if we're very lucky,

we find people we can like for a lot longer.

I know it's very difficult for you to understand...

What you're trying to say, is you can't explain it.

(Chuckles) Yes. I think that's what we're trying to say.

Well...

I might as well give up. I've talked to everyone and gotten nowhere.

Everyone?

Except Chris and Tracy, and they still think love is a warm puppy.

Have you talked to Julie?

(Sighs) Well...

This is between the two of you. Don't you think that's a good idea?

I guess so.

Just be yourself. Let her know how you feel.

But, you know, there are no guarantees.

Mr. Lawrence,

was it this tough for you when you first started liking mom?

If you mean, was I worried she wouldn't feel the same way about me? The answer is, yes.

But sometimes it's worth taking a few chances.

Well, thanks, Mr. Lawrence. Thanks, mom.

(Sighs) I guess you're right.

It's time Julie and I talked this thing out like adults.

(Kids chattering)

I didn't know if you'd come.

I'm here now. That's all that matters.

Can I buy you a soda?

A lime freeze would be nice.

Waiter?

A lime freeze for the lady, and I'll have another chocolate soda.

Waiter! Make mine a double.

Don't you think you've had enough?

I guess I'm looking for courage in a soda glass.

Julie, I guess you know the way I feel about you.

I know.

And?

Well, I like you, Danny, it's just that...

Well, I'm not ready for that kind of commitment.

Oh.

Maybe in time.

Sure. There's no reason we can't look at this maturely.

Right. After all, we're not kids anymore.

Waiter: Here you go, kids.

I guess you'll be leaving tomorrow after the concert.

Yeah, but I'll be back in the spring. My school lets out for two weeks.

Can I see you then?

I'd like that.

To the future.

And...

And what, Danny?

If you're not gonna eat that cherry, can I have it?

(Walking in the rain playing)

♪ I want her and I need her

♪ and someday, someway whoa, I'll meet her

♪ and she'll be kind of shy

♪ and real good-looking, too

♪ and I'll be certain she's my girl

♪ by the things she'll like to do

♪ like walking in the rain

♪ and wishing on a star up above

♪ and being so in love

♪ when she's near me

♪ I'll kiss her

♪ and when she leaves me whoa, I'll miss her

♪ sometimes we might fight I won't really care

♪ I know it's gonna be all right

♪ 'cause we got so much to share

♪ like walking in the rain

♪ like walking in the rain

♪ and wishing on a star up above

♪ wishing on a star

♪ and being so in love

♪ like walking in the rain

♪ and wishing on a star up above

♪ and being so in love

(all applauding)

Well, we better get going if we're gonna make San Francisco before dark.

I wish you could stay longer.

So do I. But, I like to think the law firm can't get along without me.

Where's Danny?

That's a very good question. He was supposed to help me unload the bus.

Figures that Danny would disappear when there's work to be done.

I'll help you.

I guess you're better than nothing.

Thanks.

You know, I think this experience has been good for Danny and Julie.

I'm just glad it turned out the way it did.

Yeah, at least Danny knows now he can handle a kiss and a punch in the eye.

(Both laughing)

Hi, mom, Mr. Lawrence.

Richard: Hi.

Mom, is it okay if we go over to Gloria hickey's?

Honey, I think dick and Julie are about to leave.

Oh, well, maybe I can meet her next time.

Okay. Um... I guess I'll be seeing you over spring break.

Sure. Maybe this time we can go on another picnic. Just the two of us.

Okay. Well, I guess I'll be seeing you. Don't forget to write.

I won't.

Who's Gloria?

Oh, that's Danny's girlfriend.

He thought the two most important women in his life should meet.

Well, I'd better go get my things.

I think their healing time is about 45 minutes.

(Chuckles) You know, I think we can still learn things from our children.

Ah, yes.

Will you be coming back soon?

As soon as possible. Maybe sooner.

Shirley, if I were to kiss you goodbye, you wouldn't...

Sometimes you just have to take your chances.

Well...