1 00:00:17,670 --> 00:00:18,810 Nicholas! How'd it go? 2 00:00:19,490 --> 00:00:20,490 We won. 3 00:00:20,630 --> 00:00:21,890 56 to nothing. 4 00:00:23,030 --> 00:00:24,890 Well, isn't that supposed to make you happy? 5 00:00:25,230 --> 00:00:27,030 I never got off the bench. 6 00:00:27,970 --> 00:00:30,350 Well, you get him next game. 7 00:00:30,630 --> 00:00:34,990 How can I get him next game if they're on the field and I'm on the bench? 8 00:00:37,170 --> 00:00:42,450 Nicholas, if you never got off the bench, how'd you get your uniform so 9 00:00:42,750 --> 00:00:44,050 Oh, you noticed. 10 00:00:44,730 --> 00:00:46,010 Yeah, it's kind of hard to miss. 11 00:00:46,600 --> 00:00:53,440 Well, I was walking home from the game and this big, big, fat, fat creep 12 00:00:53,440 --> 00:00:55,340 picking on me about my size. 13 00:00:55,680 --> 00:00:59,320 And you wound up playing football one -on -one? 14 00:01:00,040 --> 00:01:01,040 Yeah. 15 00:01:01,740 --> 00:01:02,760 How'd you make out? 16 00:01:03,020 --> 00:01:04,480 What does it look like? 17 00:01:05,440 --> 00:01:07,360 It looks like you lost. 18 00:01:07,620 --> 00:01:09,760 Yeah, 56 to nothing. 19 00:01:24,840 --> 00:01:29,720 There's a magic in the early morning we found 20 00:01:29,720 --> 00:01:36,380 when the sunrise smiles on everything 21 00:01:36,380 --> 00:01:37,780 around. 22 00:01:40,680 --> 00:01:47,420 It's a portrait of the happiness that we feel and 23 00:01:47,420 --> 00:01:48,880 always will. 24 00:01:49,440 --> 00:01:53,940 Oh, it is enough to fill our lives. 25 00:02:26,359 --> 00:02:28,459 ¶¶ ¶¶ 26 00:02:56,430 --> 00:02:58,210 Yes, hold on a second. I'll see if he's here. 27 00:02:58,810 --> 00:03:01,170 Nicholas, it's a young lady for you. 28 00:03:01,830 --> 00:03:02,830 Okay. 29 00:03:03,310 --> 00:03:05,810 Why does it start early with every child? 30 00:03:07,090 --> 00:03:08,250 What young lady? 31 00:03:09,070 --> 00:03:12,990 Either we had a bad connection or she said her name is Andrea Cuddlesworth. 32 00:03:13,210 --> 00:03:14,109 Hang up. 33 00:03:14,110 --> 00:03:15,110 Why? What's wrong? 34 00:03:15,150 --> 00:03:16,390 I can't talk to her. 35 00:03:16,670 --> 00:03:17,429 Why not? 36 00:03:17,430 --> 00:03:18,970 She's warm for my form. 37 00:03:20,170 --> 00:03:23,590 Nicholas, do you understand what you just said? 38 00:03:24,290 --> 00:03:25,290 Well... 39 00:03:26,280 --> 00:03:30,620 But Tommy says when a girl follows you around at recess and sits next to you at 40 00:03:30,620 --> 00:03:34,780 lunch, that means that she... Please, don't say it. I don't want to hear it. 41 00:03:35,040 --> 00:03:36,320 Hold on a second, please. 42 00:03:36,600 --> 00:03:39,300 What should I tell the dreaded Miss Cuddlesworth? 43 00:03:39,560 --> 00:03:42,860 Well, tell her that she's pushy and she makes me itch. 44 00:03:43,840 --> 00:03:45,140 I can't tell her that. 45 00:03:46,440 --> 00:03:49,980 Tell her that I'm washing my hair. It always works for Nancy. 46 00:03:52,020 --> 00:03:53,020 Uh, hello. 47 00:03:53,580 --> 00:03:59,200 Yes, he can't come to the phone right now. He's busy washing Nancy's hair. 48 00:04:00,380 --> 00:04:02,400 All right, I'll tell him you've gone. 49 00:04:02,980 --> 00:04:03,980 Bye -bye. 50 00:04:06,620 --> 00:04:09,720 Dad, someday I'll do something for you. 51 00:04:10,060 --> 00:04:13,260 Thanks, thanks. Stop growing, will you? Because I don't think I can survive 52 00:04:13,260 --> 00:04:14,400 another adolescence. 53 00:04:15,440 --> 00:04:16,440 Dad! 54 00:04:16,899 --> 00:04:17,899 Oh, good. 55 00:04:18,240 --> 00:04:19,240 Guess what? 56 00:04:20,519 --> 00:04:22,720 I am a professional. 57 00:04:23,960 --> 00:04:27,540 I'm going to remain very calm until you finish that sentence. You are a 58 00:04:27,540 --> 00:04:33,500 professional... Actress? What else? A professional actress is in Broadway, in 59 00:04:33,500 --> 00:04:37,360 Hollywood, as in fame and fortune. You scared the life out of me to tell me 60 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:41,660 that? You've been an actress ever since you were two days old. You used to emote 61 00:04:41,660 --> 00:04:43,040 when we changed your diapers. 62 00:04:43,660 --> 00:04:48,260 See, I'm a born actress, and as of Monday, I will be a paid actress. 63 00:04:49,320 --> 00:04:51,680 Yeah. As in money? Yeah, Dad. That's terrific. 64 00:04:52,020 --> 00:04:56,540 Well, actually, in the money department, it's only mini -terrific, $58 a week. 65 00:04:56,880 --> 00:05:00,260 Since when can the university theater afford to pay the students anything? 66 00:05:00,640 --> 00:05:02,480 No, Dad, it's not the university. 67 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:07,700 It's the Sacramento Repertory Company, the civic theater. I'm the only new 68 00:05:07,700 --> 00:05:08,700 person they accepted. 69 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:10,040 Wow, that's wonderful. 70 00:05:10,260 --> 00:05:11,360 I'm very proud. 71 00:05:11,780 --> 00:05:14,020 Thanks, Dad. I'm so excited. 72 00:05:15,260 --> 00:05:19,860 $58 a week is not a fortune, but actually it's not bad to start with. No. 73 00:05:19,860 --> 00:05:23,960 more than I was making when I started as a copy boy. I was making less than 74 00:05:23,960 --> 00:05:28,540 that. Dad, I love your Tom Bradford Jr. Achiever stories, but I want to tell 75 00:05:28,540 --> 00:05:32,820 everyone the news. I was making less than $300 a month, and your mother was 76 00:05:32,820 --> 00:05:33,820 pregnant with David. 77 00:05:39,900 --> 00:05:40,900 Whoa! 78 00:05:44,610 --> 00:05:45,910 Hey, watch this. 79 00:05:48,630 --> 00:05:53,310 Here you go. Thank you. 80 00:05:54,390 --> 00:05:58,490 Oh, is this just a deposit or are we making withdrawals? It's Nancy's blouse. 81 00:05:58,490 --> 00:05:59,429 want to wear it Friday. 82 00:05:59,430 --> 00:06:00,430 Aw, aw. 83 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:17,420 Body that gorgeous should be illegal. 84 00:06:19,240 --> 00:06:23,540 This has got to be the best -looking sports car ever built. 85 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:27,420 Original right -hand drive. Fantastic. 86 00:06:28,100 --> 00:06:31,120 Hey, meet the original Susan Bradford. Larry Finn. 87 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:33,780 Great. No rust. 88 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:35,840 Must be the hand cream I use. 89 00:06:37,760 --> 00:06:39,660 Oh, look at that chrome. 90 00:06:40,300 --> 00:06:41,980 There's not a trace of oxidation. 91 00:06:42,920 --> 00:06:43,920 Oxidation. 92 00:06:44,360 --> 00:06:47,480 Did I let oxidation come within ten miles of my car? 93 00:06:48,340 --> 00:06:49,340 Very impressive. 94 00:06:49,820 --> 00:06:52,160 Not every girl could keep a car like this in mint condition. 95 00:06:52,660 --> 00:06:53,660 I'm not every girl. 96 00:06:55,140 --> 00:06:56,140 I can see that. 97 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:00,220 See, do you think we might take a little spin around the block? 98 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:03,960 Hey, sure. Come on. Oh, oh, oh. Wait a minute. I forgot. My sister's inside and 99 00:07:03,960 --> 00:07:05,220 we have to go home and polish the hood caps. 100 00:07:06,140 --> 00:07:07,140 Can I come help? 101 00:07:07,340 --> 00:07:08,340 Maybe next time. 102 00:07:08,520 --> 00:07:09,520 I'd like that. 103 00:07:10,220 --> 00:07:11,220 Larry Fenton. 104 00:07:11,540 --> 00:07:12,900 That's Fenton with a P -H. 105 00:07:13,420 --> 00:07:14,420 I'm in the book. 106 00:07:15,680 --> 00:07:18,560 Unless you have a hang -up about calling guys. 107 00:07:19,380 --> 00:07:22,040 Would a woman with a car like this have hang -ups? 108 00:07:23,040 --> 00:07:24,040 Call soon. 109 00:07:27,820 --> 00:07:30,740 I get great vibes from you. 110 00:07:33,400 --> 00:07:38,960 I believe you get great vibes from the station wagon. 111 00:07:41,080 --> 00:07:42,080 Tommy! 112 00:07:42,510 --> 00:07:44,770 take one more radish, you're going to be a dead rabbit. 113 00:07:45,370 --> 00:07:49,130 You'd never hit me. You'd be afraid to break your fingernails. Who said 114 00:07:49,130 --> 00:07:50,129 about hitting? 115 00:07:50,130 --> 00:07:52,210 I'll pull out your whiskers, both of them. 116 00:07:52,690 --> 00:07:56,310 Hey, guys, has anybody in this house ever asked Abby if they could use her 117 00:07:56,870 --> 00:07:57,870 Are you crazy? 118 00:07:58,570 --> 00:08:01,070 Abby's car is by definition Abby's car. 119 00:08:01,290 --> 00:08:03,470 But is that by definition fair? 120 00:08:03,750 --> 00:08:06,310 I mean, the six of us have to share the sedan and the wagon. 121 00:08:06,590 --> 00:08:07,870 A correction, almost seven. 122 00:08:08,090 --> 00:08:09,079 That's right. 123 00:08:09,080 --> 00:08:12,020 When Tommy gets his driver's license, the car situation will be even worse. 124 00:08:12,220 --> 00:08:15,720 You are so right, Elizabeth. Seven people into two cars doesn't go it. All 125 00:08:15,720 --> 00:08:19,420 while, Abby's car is sitting in the garage alone, exposed to rust and 126 00:08:19,840 --> 00:08:20,840 Forget it, guys. 127 00:08:21,100 --> 00:08:23,500 You're driving a hopeless idea up a blind alley. 128 00:08:23,940 --> 00:08:26,120 I'm surprised at you, Mary. What about Bradford's Law? 129 00:08:26,540 --> 00:08:29,160 Yeah, what about Bradford's Law? Share and share alike. 130 00:08:29,500 --> 00:08:31,120 If it applies to one, it should apply to all. 131 00:08:31,400 --> 00:08:32,400 Drop it, Susan. 132 00:08:32,700 --> 00:08:35,080 Abby would rather leave this family than give up her car. 133 00:08:35,320 --> 00:08:38,679 Nancy, I don't think you're being fair to Abby. I mean, she probably hasn't 134 00:08:38,679 --> 00:08:41,960 us her car because no one has explained how much it's needed. By all of us, of 135 00:08:41,960 --> 00:08:44,760 course. Well, that's one piece of explaining I want no part of. 136 00:08:45,020 --> 00:08:48,040 Oh, Mary, how do you expect us to solve our transportation problem if we don't 137 00:08:48,040 --> 00:08:49,040 stick together? 138 00:08:49,200 --> 00:08:50,440 Like we always have, Susan. 139 00:08:50,820 --> 00:08:54,520 With Dad's sedan, a station wagon, and with lots of arguments. 140 00:09:00,460 --> 00:09:02,900 I mean, more than 40 people tried out. 141 00:09:03,120 --> 00:09:05,160 I still can't believe I got it. 142 00:09:05,920 --> 00:09:09,540 I thought I was going to have to spend years of struggle and starvation just to 143 00:09:09,540 --> 00:09:11,140 get near a professional company. 144 00:09:11,640 --> 00:09:14,940 And then presto, overnight I'm a working thespian. 145 00:09:15,840 --> 00:09:18,920 Bravo, Joanie. You know, I think I saw the story of your life on the late show. 146 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:20,279 Yeah, me too. 147 00:09:20,280 --> 00:09:21,700 You were played by Mickey Rooney. 148 00:09:23,220 --> 00:09:24,220 Go ahead. 149 00:09:24,520 --> 00:09:26,240 I feel too great to care. 150 00:09:26,760 --> 00:09:29,700 Let's have a little respect for art around here. What do you say? Yes. 151 00:09:30,440 --> 00:09:31,440 And employment. 152 00:09:31,740 --> 00:09:32,940 What play are you doing? 153 00:09:33,660 --> 00:09:36,000 Medea. Oh, that's a good choice. 154 00:09:36,380 --> 00:09:39,900 I mean, that's a classic tragedy of love and revenge. It's always been one of my 155 00:09:39,900 --> 00:09:43,720 favorites. But then again, of course, I've always been a Sophocles fan. 156 00:09:45,060 --> 00:09:47,620 Tom, Medea was written by Euripides. 157 00:09:48,360 --> 00:09:51,220 Euripides, Sophocles, they're all Greeks to me. 158 00:09:57,849 --> 00:09:59,550 I can't wait to read the reviews. 159 00:10:00,110 --> 00:10:01,270 I can see it now. 160 00:10:02,230 --> 00:10:07,690 Joni Bradford dazzles Sacramento in her professional debut as Madea. 161 00:10:10,510 --> 00:10:17,410 Before I read off 162 00:10:17,410 --> 00:10:20,310 the roster, I would like to welcome someone very special. 163 00:10:20,970 --> 00:10:22,050 A true star. 164 00:10:22,410 --> 00:10:25,250 This is her first production with our company and I hope it won't be the last. 165 00:10:25,880 --> 00:10:30,960 fresh from a two -month engagement at the North Beach Theater in San 166 00:10:31,120 --> 00:10:34,540 the very, very talented Diana Darnley. 167 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:37,820 Thank you. Thank you very much. 168 00:10:40,200 --> 00:10:42,260 Let's get down to business. Here are the cast assignments. 169 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:45,060 As I call your name, come up and get your sides, please. 170 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:46,400 Guess who's Medea? 171 00:10:50,740 --> 00:10:52,320 Alan will play Jason. 172 00:10:56,430 --> 00:10:57,670 Bruce, you're free. 173 00:10:58,670 --> 00:10:59,930 Marie, you're the chorus. 174 00:11:00,330 --> 00:11:01,330 Sandy, 175 00:11:03,250 --> 00:11:04,029 you're the message. 176 00:11:04,030 --> 00:11:05,030 And that's everyone. 177 00:11:05,210 --> 00:11:07,430 No, I mean, what about me? 178 00:11:07,650 --> 00:11:10,010 Oh, Joanie, Joanie. What am I going to do? 179 00:11:10,930 --> 00:11:12,190 There's lots for you to do. 180 00:11:13,330 --> 00:11:17,590 Yours is a very challenging role. And I assure you it will require the utmost 181 00:11:17,590 --> 00:11:21,050 concentration and boundless energy. Oh, you mean that I do have a role? 182 00:11:21,410 --> 00:11:22,410 Of course. 183 00:11:22,590 --> 00:11:24,430 Yours is the role of the newcomer. 184 00:11:24,780 --> 00:11:31,180 You get to build sets, fix props, paint scenery, feed lines, understudy all the 185 00:11:31,180 --> 00:11:32,640 women's roles, and that's a chore. 186 00:11:33,260 --> 00:11:36,780 You get to learn as much as you can about the theater in as short a time as 187 00:11:36,780 --> 00:11:37,780 possible. 188 00:11:39,180 --> 00:11:40,119 All right? 189 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:41,120 All right. 190 00:11:41,360 --> 00:11:43,280 But this is the first thing I want you to do. 191 00:11:43,920 --> 00:11:46,080 I want you to cross downstage left. 192 00:11:47,980 --> 00:11:50,800 And I want you to get me a cup of coffee. 193 00:11:53,730 --> 00:11:55,650 Okay, friends, can I read it to you once more? 194 00:11:56,490 --> 00:11:57,490 Oh, 195 00:12:00,490 --> 00:12:07,410 for this 196 00:12:07,410 --> 00:12:08,710 I studied Ibsen. 197 00:12:10,050 --> 00:12:11,630 Joanie, it's always hard at first. 198 00:12:11,830 --> 00:12:14,430 I mean, you wouldn't be in the company if you didn't have talent. 199 00:12:14,730 --> 00:12:18,390 No, they didn't want talent. All they wanted was cheap labor. 200 00:12:18,790 --> 00:12:20,430 Well, at least you're learning your craft. 201 00:12:21,620 --> 00:12:25,480 Mary, my craft right now is carpentry and running errands for the leading 202 00:12:26,160 --> 00:12:29,420 I mean, who has time for anything else? Joanie, would you fix this? Joanie, 203 00:12:29,480 --> 00:12:31,980 could you come over here and get this for me? Joanie, could you please sweep 204 00:12:31,980 --> 00:12:33,780 this over here? Joanie, Joanie, what are you doing? 205 00:12:34,140 --> 00:12:39,940 I mean, when I finally have time to look at my script, I'm too numb to find it. 206 00:12:43,020 --> 00:12:46,320 Oh, Mary, I've become the Cinderella of Sacramento. 207 00:12:49,740 --> 00:12:50,740 Listen, Joanie. 208 00:12:51,290 --> 00:12:53,490 Do you think I had it any easier in med school? 209 00:12:53,890 --> 00:12:58,290 I mean, I go in there all ready for brain surgery, right? And they tell me 210 00:12:58,290 --> 00:12:59,290 dissect a frog. 211 00:12:59,670 --> 00:13:01,150 Ha, ha, ha, ha. 212 00:13:03,630 --> 00:13:06,690 Joanie, what's important is that we never lose sight of our dream. 213 00:13:08,170 --> 00:13:09,770 Yeah, you're right. Yeah. 214 00:13:10,850 --> 00:13:16,070 Oh, it's just that... Mary, I thought I had all the tools to be an actress, you 215 00:13:16,070 --> 00:13:17,070 know? 216 00:13:17,110 --> 00:13:19,790 Diction and sense memory, movement. 217 00:13:25,580 --> 00:13:27,440 would be the tools I'd need. 218 00:14:03,950 --> 00:14:06,170 What is this, a delegation of small Bradfords? 219 00:14:06,470 --> 00:14:10,190 Dad, we've come up with a solution to the transportation crisis. 220 00:14:10,810 --> 00:14:14,910 Okay, let's hear it. Well, seeing as it's impossible at this time to buy a 221 00:14:14,910 --> 00:14:16,630 car... Hmm, I like it so far. 222 00:14:16,910 --> 00:14:20,150 We think it's time to invoke Bradford's law. That's right. Yeah. 223 00:14:20,550 --> 00:14:24,390 Oh, uh, now just exactly, which one did you have in mind? 224 00:14:24,650 --> 00:14:29,130 No member of this family shall hoard his or her private treasures. And we think 225 00:14:29,130 --> 00:14:31,950 it's time Abby's car is no longer considered a private treasure. 226 00:14:32,410 --> 00:14:33,410 Abby's car. 227 00:14:33,450 --> 00:14:36,970 The whole family should be allowed to use it. But only on weekends when she's 228 00:14:36,970 --> 00:14:37,749 not using it. 229 00:14:37,750 --> 00:14:41,630 Oh, I don't know. I mean, Abby is so fussy with that car. 230 00:14:42,350 --> 00:14:43,750 That's a pride and joy. 231 00:14:44,530 --> 00:14:47,890 Besides, it's almost impossible to drive. You remember what happened when I 232 00:14:47,890 --> 00:14:51,950 tried. Dad, just because you're uncoordinated doesn't mean... Dad, it's 233 00:14:51,950 --> 00:14:54,570 principle. Bradford's law has always been family policy. 234 00:14:55,250 --> 00:14:57,450 Yes, but we're dealing with Abby's feelings. 235 00:14:58,110 --> 00:15:01,290 I don't even know if it's fair. After all, she wasn't around when this law was 236 00:15:01,290 --> 00:15:04,870 formulated, so in a sense you could say that it's an ex post facto law. 237 00:15:05,290 --> 00:15:11,970 And... I'll try. 238 00:15:14,930 --> 00:15:15,930 $185? 239 00:15:16,630 --> 00:15:19,030 What did they use, solid gold spark plugs? 240 00:15:19,730 --> 00:15:22,970 It costs more to repair Gwendolyn because she's special. 241 00:15:23,730 --> 00:15:27,370 Yeah, I know. It's the only one of our cars that costs more than three kids. 242 00:15:27,950 --> 00:15:31,450 But the money wouldn't worry me if the car were more practical. But, I mean, to 243 00:15:31,450 --> 00:15:34,810 spend that kind of money on a car when only one person can drive it? 244 00:15:35,970 --> 00:15:37,470 Are you trying to tell me something? 245 00:15:38,690 --> 00:15:39,690 No. 246 00:15:41,010 --> 00:15:43,910 Well, as a matter of fact, yes. 247 00:15:45,850 --> 00:15:50,990 You see, the kids need an extra car, and they want permission from you to use 248 00:15:50,990 --> 00:15:51,990 your car. 249 00:15:57,290 --> 00:16:00,110 Mom, my car was not meant to be driven by a family. 250 00:16:00,730 --> 00:16:02,090 Especially not this family. 251 00:16:03,170 --> 00:16:06,810 I almost had heart failure the time you drove it. Well, the feeling was mutual. 252 00:16:07,150 --> 00:16:10,870 You know, it has nothing to do with me. It's Bradford's law. 253 00:16:12,590 --> 00:16:13,590 Bradford's what? 254 00:16:13,910 --> 00:16:18,590 Law. It's a family policy regarding private property. Simply stated, in a 255 00:16:18,590 --> 00:16:20,390 of eight, there is no such thing. 256 00:16:23,370 --> 00:16:24,870 How come I never heard about this law before? 257 00:16:25,210 --> 00:16:29,610 Oh, well, it goes back many years. It all started when David had this very 258 00:16:29,610 --> 00:16:32,370 special baseball that he caught up at Candlestick Park. 259 00:16:32,630 --> 00:16:36,310 And, oh, he cherished it. I mean, you had to get his permission just to look 260 00:16:36,310 --> 00:16:39,510 it. He kept it hidden underneath his mattress and everything. And then one 261 00:16:39,510 --> 00:16:43,710 morning, Tommy figured it was going to waste underneath David's bed, so he took 262 00:16:43,710 --> 00:16:45,330 it to practice at the Little League. 263 00:16:45,710 --> 00:16:49,810 Well, I tell you, when I finally got it back from Tommy, I had to tell David. I 264 00:16:49,810 --> 00:16:50,810 said, look, any... 265 00:16:50,880 --> 00:16:55,800 personal property not used by its owner automatically becomes family property. 266 00:16:58,800 --> 00:17:02,980 Tom, there's a very big difference between a baseball and my car. 267 00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:06,319 About $9 ,997 worth. 268 00:17:07,099 --> 00:17:08,560 Yeah, but it's the same principle. 269 00:17:08,800 --> 00:17:11,680 I mean, when something isn't used by its owner, then it has to be shared. 270 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:14,339 Well, I'm sorry, but I just can't do it. 271 00:17:15,000 --> 00:17:16,000 Oh. 272 00:17:16,339 --> 00:17:17,339 All right. 273 00:17:17,599 --> 00:17:18,599 That's good. 274 00:17:23,179 --> 00:17:26,760 Well, good night. And listen, it's all right. I'll think of something to tell 275 00:17:26,760 --> 00:17:27,760 the kids. 276 00:17:27,980 --> 00:17:28,980 Don't worry. 277 00:17:30,520 --> 00:17:31,520 Who's worried? 278 00:17:34,500 --> 00:17:37,080 The kids won't think that you're being selfish. 279 00:17:38,760 --> 00:17:40,200 Who's feeling selfish? 280 00:17:47,580 --> 00:17:48,580 Tony! 281 00:17:51,640 --> 00:17:54,520 I thought you'd fix this, or do you want me to trip and break my neck? 282 00:17:54,760 --> 00:17:59,780 Oh, Diana, I'm sorry. Really, I thought it was secure. Hold on just a minute, 283 00:17:59,800 --> 00:18:00,800 and I'll pin it. 284 00:18:01,220 --> 00:18:05,240 Listen, darling, I understand that this is your first professional work. Yeah. 285 00:18:05,400 --> 00:18:08,640 But you must understand that the theater is not all fun and games. 286 00:18:09,120 --> 00:18:13,640 You have responsibilities. You're paid to do a job. I guess I have been messing 287 00:18:13,640 --> 00:18:14,640 up a lot, Diana. 288 00:18:14,820 --> 00:18:16,980 Well, you're honest. That's good. I like that. 289 00:18:17,720 --> 00:18:20,460 Honesty is the essence of acting, Joanie. 290 00:18:21,420 --> 00:18:22,940 There may be hope for you yet. 291 00:18:23,620 --> 00:18:26,720 Joanie, when are you going to finish painting these shields? 292 00:18:27,520 --> 00:18:29,380 I'll be right there, Richard. It's fine. 293 00:18:30,400 --> 00:18:34,400 Oh, oh, I'm sorry. Joanie, I thought we agreed that you'd stop being a klutz. 294 00:18:34,420 --> 00:18:37,740 Now get with it. I'm sorry. Joanie, what's holding you up? 295 00:18:39,320 --> 00:18:40,320 Hey, 296 00:18:44,740 --> 00:18:45,459 good morning. 297 00:18:45,460 --> 00:18:47,760 Hi. Well, did you talk to Dad? How did it go? 298 00:18:48,100 --> 00:18:50,680 Abby repealed Bradford's law unilaterally. 299 00:18:50,990 --> 00:18:54,430 I knew it. Man, I could have really operated with those wheels. 300 00:18:54,750 --> 00:18:55,830 We're not licked yet. 301 00:18:56,830 --> 00:18:57,930 What do you have in mind? 302 00:18:59,390 --> 00:19:00,390 Guilt. 303 00:19:20,360 --> 00:19:22,140 and then three miserable transfers. 304 00:19:22,500 --> 00:19:24,620 Yeah, and I have 20 minutes of peddling uphill. 305 00:19:25,500 --> 00:19:29,500 Yeah, but see, I just made this real special breakfast. Is that waffles and 306 00:19:29,500 --> 00:19:30,840 bacon? Sorry. 307 00:19:31,220 --> 00:19:34,640 Bye. You know, that's real thoughtful of you, Abby, but I can't be late for 308 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:36,280 homeroom, and it's a long walk. 309 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:38,400 Did somebody say waffle? 310 00:19:39,240 --> 00:19:42,620 Oh, yeah, right in the kitchen, all you want. And there's sausage and there's 311 00:19:42,620 --> 00:19:46,900 bacon. Oh, I'd love to, but you know how carpools are. Last one in has to sit on 312 00:19:46,900 --> 00:19:47,900 the hump. 313 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:02,200 Hey, Susan. 314 00:20:02,360 --> 00:20:03,520 Hey, Larry. Hi. 315 00:20:04,140 --> 00:20:06,720 Hey, what's wrong? I haven't heard from you. I've been real busy. 316 00:20:07,400 --> 00:20:11,020 Listen, uh, you didn't sell your car, did you? Hey, it's on my MG. Are you 317 00:20:11,020 --> 00:20:13,780 kidding? But I didn't see it in the parking lot. It's in the garage. 318 00:20:14,960 --> 00:20:15,960 Oh, no. 319 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,000 An accident? 320 00:20:17,120 --> 00:20:19,360 Oh, it just needs some work. You know, some adjustments. 321 00:20:19,560 --> 00:20:21,980 You know how finicky those cars are. Well, that's a relief. 322 00:20:22,300 --> 00:20:23,560 I hope you get it fixed soon. 323 00:20:23,820 --> 00:20:27,280 Hey, me too. That's why I've got every available person working on it. Super. 324 00:20:27,620 --> 00:20:28,620 The British mechanics? 325 00:20:29,040 --> 00:20:30,100 Oh, I'll see ya. 326 00:20:31,180 --> 00:20:32,180 I'm in the book. 327 00:20:32,700 --> 00:20:34,940 That's Fenton. Yeah, with the PAs, I know. 328 00:20:48,580 --> 00:20:49,700 Oh, hi, Harvey. 329 00:20:50,320 --> 00:20:51,320 What's in the cup? 330 00:20:51,960 --> 00:20:54,000 The essence of Sacramento's culture. 331 00:20:54,860 --> 00:20:57,180 Emptiness. I need coffee, Bradford. 332 00:20:58,280 --> 00:21:00,400 What happened to the coffee in the dramatic department? 333 00:21:01,480 --> 00:21:06,300 This backwater rag doesn't pay its unappreciated dramatic department, 334 00:21:06,300 --> 00:21:10,980 nevertheless outstanding dramatic department enough money to afford 335 00:21:11,540 --> 00:21:13,780 Well, aren't you being a little overdramatic? 336 00:21:14,160 --> 00:21:17,940 In Sacramento, only I decide what's overdramatic. 337 00:21:23,320 --> 00:21:26,360 This stuff is the acme of repulsiveness. 338 00:21:26,820 --> 00:21:29,680 Oh, that's funny. It was fine when we made it yesterday. 339 00:21:30,120 --> 00:21:31,120 Witty. 340 00:21:32,740 --> 00:21:36,840 So, what's happening these days among your plethora of offspring? 341 00:21:37,280 --> 00:21:40,920 Well, it will warm your black heart to know that you're going to have another 342 00:21:40,920 --> 00:21:42,040 Bradford to kick around. 343 00:21:42,360 --> 00:21:46,140 Because my daughter, Joanie, has just joined the Sacramento Repertory Company. 344 00:21:46,300 --> 00:21:47,960 One of my favorite targets. 345 00:21:48,380 --> 00:21:52,120 Let's see, they're attempting Medea, aren't they? What role does she play? 346 00:21:52,460 --> 00:21:53,460 Cinderella. 347 00:21:55,870 --> 00:21:59,790 in Sacramento would they add Cinderella to the cast of Medea? 348 00:22:00,350 --> 00:22:02,750 You know what I mean, Harvey. She's the company apprentice. 349 00:22:02,990 --> 00:22:06,470 She's going to sweep the floors and help build the sets and sell the costumes. 350 00:22:06,770 --> 00:22:08,450 Well, starting at the bottom builds character. 351 00:22:08,850 --> 00:22:10,990 No one knows that better than you, Bradford. 352 00:22:13,710 --> 00:22:16,510 Don't you ever have anything kind to say about anyone? 353 00:22:19,730 --> 00:22:24,290 I think Olivier did a respectable job with Hamlet. 354 00:22:25,690 --> 00:22:26,790 I vote for Sante. 355 00:22:29,010 --> 00:22:30,010 Oui, oui. 356 00:22:33,090 --> 00:22:35,030 Hey, everybody, here's the program. 357 00:22:35,250 --> 00:22:36,250 Hot off the presses. 358 00:22:36,290 --> 00:22:39,690 All right, come on. Hey, here's the program, guys. Come on, great. 359 00:22:40,110 --> 00:22:41,310 We're all in it. 360 00:22:41,910 --> 00:22:43,310 Yeah. Joanie! 361 00:22:43,790 --> 00:22:44,790 What? Leave. 362 00:22:45,270 --> 00:22:46,249 What's wrong? 363 00:22:46,250 --> 00:22:50,130 Why can't you follow simple instructions? Didn't I tell you that 364 00:22:50,130 --> 00:22:51,270 with two Ns, not one? 365 00:22:51,470 --> 00:22:52,470 Oh. 366 00:22:53,000 --> 00:22:53,879 She's sorry. 367 00:22:53,880 --> 00:22:55,780 She's been sorry since the first day of rehearsal. 368 00:22:56,080 --> 00:22:57,080 Let's go, people. 369 00:22:57,580 --> 00:23:00,860 We're running very late now, and I want to run through the second act one more 370 00:23:00,860 --> 00:23:02,980 time before we break. So, places, please. 371 00:23:03,600 --> 00:23:05,220 We'll take you to Jason's entrance. 372 00:23:06,060 --> 00:23:08,700 Charlie, can we wait a minute while I take a look at the script? 373 00:23:09,240 --> 00:23:12,280 Oh, your script, Diana. I have it. It's right over here. 374 00:23:13,480 --> 00:23:15,640 And here's the scene. It's right here. 375 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,000 Jason enters. 376 00:23:17,060 --> 00:23:19,040 Yes, the wrong scene. 377 00:23:19,420 --> 00:23:20,420 Typical. 378 00:23:24,279 --> 00:23:27,340 I don't believe this. What are you going to do next? 379 00:23:28,900 --> 00:23:31,980 Get away from me. Hey, lighten up, Diana. 380 00:23:32,260 --> 00:23:34,660 Forget it, Alan. Let me handle this. I'm sorry, Diana. 381 00:23:34,940 --> 00:23:39,740 I am truly sorry. I repent for all my sins, but I am not here to cater to your 382 00:23:39,740 --> 00:23:42,800 every whim. And I'm tired of being treated like your little handmaiden. All 383 00:23:42,800 --> 00:23:45,700 right, that's enough. That's enough. Can we get on with the scene? We haven't 384 00:23:45,700 --> 00:23:47,140 finished this one yet, darling. 385 00:23:47,520 --> 00:23:49,440 Listen, honey, you've got a lot to learn. 386 00:23:49,840 --> 00:23:52,940 Starting with respect. Listen, that's enough, Diana. Leave it alone. I told 387 00:23:52,940 --> 00:23:56,580 I don't work with amateurs. I am doing this show as a favor to you, and look 388 00:23:56,580 --> 00:24:01,080 what I get. One foul up after another. Diana. No, I am sick of your excuses. 389 00:24:01,260 --> 00:24:02,260 I've had it. 390 00:24:02,380 --> 00:24:04,620 You can find yourself another, my dear. 391 00:24:04,980 --> 00:24:06,380 I am through. 392 00:24:06,640 --> 00:24:07,640 Diana. 393 00:24:07,780 --> 00:24:08,840 Diana, wait a minute. 394 00:24:09,060 --> 00:24:10,060 Be reasonable. 395 00:24:10,460 --> 00:24:12,140 Diana, you can't walk out now. 396 00:24:14,860 --> 00:24:17,500 Terrific. We're closed before we open. 397 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,260 Oh, my God. First. 398 00:24:19,610 --> 00:24:21,510 and I destroy the show. 399 00:24:21,810 --> 00:24:23,550 Oh, don't worry, Joanie. Come on. 400 00:24:23,850 --> 00:24:27,230 She's just temperamental. I know, but I should... Don't worry, honey. She'll be 401 00:24:27,230 --> 00:24:30,750 back. Oh, I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. 402 00:24:32,610 --> 00:24:34,150 Thanks for giving the kid a break. 403 00:24:35,330 --> 00:24:36,590 Too bad she blew it. 404 00:24:38,070 --> 00:24:39,070 Joanie. 405 00:24:39,450 --> 00:24:42,690 I'm sorry, Richard. It won't happen again. I'm leaving. 406 00:24:43,030 --> 00:24:43,829 No, you're not. 407 00:24:43,830 --> 00:24:45,490 Yeah, I... Diana's gone. 408 00:24:46,130 --> 00:24:48,750 She's probably halfway to San Francisco by now. 409 00:24:49,370 --> 00:24:52,290 She's temperamental, and she's unprofessional. 410 00:24:52,670 --> 00:24:56,330 Now, I'm not exactly thrilled, but I don't have a choice. 411 00:24:57,990 --> 00:24:59,490 You're going on as Medea. 412 00:25:00,430 --> 00:25:01,430 Me? 413 00:25:03,170 --> 00:25:07,990 No, I can't. I can't. I haven't even looked at the lines. You better get on 414 00:25:08,030 --> 00:25:12,610 kiddo, because you have about 27 hours before you face the audience. 415 00:25:35,980 --> 00:25:36,980 Is this a fire drill? 416 00:25:38,480 --> 00:25:45,260 Shall I burn their house with fire or stealing past unseen 417 00:25:45,260 --> 00:25:47,420 to Jason's bed? 418 00:25:48,600 --> 00:25:49,600 Stop! 419 00:25:53,480 --> 00:25:55,780 Mary, what are you doing up? 420 00:25:56,380 --> 00:25:59,620 I was going to ask you the same question, Joni, but when I came in here, 421 00:25:59,620 --> 00:26:01,020 were not exactly up. 422 00:26:01,480 --> 00:26:02,560 Oh, yeah, I know. 423 00:26:02,970 --> 00:26:06,330 I've had six cups of coffee. I thought this stuff was meant to keep you awake. 424 00:26:06,730 --> 00:26:10,910 The only time that that stuff keeps you awake is when you want to go to sleep. 425 00:26:11,370 --> 00:26:12,630 What are you doing up anyway? 426 00:26:13,490 --> 00:26:15,050 Diana darnly quit. 427 00:26:15,630 --> 00:26:16,890 I'm playing the lead. 428 00:26:17,270 --> 00:26:19,230 Well, that's great. Are you excited already? 429 00:26:20,690 --> 00:26:24,470 At four o 'clock in the morning, this is as excited as I get. 430 00:26:26,770 --> 00:26:29,330 I don't really feel good about it. Why? 431 00:26:31,280 --> 00:26:35,440 If it hadn't been for my mistakes, Diana would still be my dear. 432 00:26:36,500 --> 00:26:37,840 I miss it. 433 00:26:38,320 --> 00:26:39,580 That's not a bad idea. 434 00:26:41,380 --> 00:26:48,240 You know, maybe subconsciously, I'm 435 00:26:48,240 --> 00:26:50,920 trying to sabotage your performance, if you would quit. 436 00:26:53,360 --> 00:26:57,240 This is not a time to be Freudian. You will do fine, okay? 437 00:27:01,270 --> 00:27:02,870 There's plenty of time. 438 00:27:03,370 --> 00:27:08,910 It's four o 'clock now and you go on at eight. That gives you 20, 22 hours. No, 439 00:27:08,910 --> 00:27:10,770 try 16 hours. 440 00:27:11,410 --> 00:27:13,450 I'd rather try to get some sleep. 441 00:27:14,730 --> 00:27:15,730 Sleep. 442 00:27:18,750 --> 00:27:23,030 Sleep that knits up the raveled sleeve of care. 443 00:27:25,730 --> 00:27:26,850 Oh, wrong play. 444 00:27:31,470 --> 00:27:33,050 a blade to kill you for that. 445 00:27:33,550 --> 00:27:37,390 And stab breast to breast the wedding pair. 446 00:27:38,410 --> 00:27:40,710 Okay, we heard the great news. How's the cramming? 447 00:27:41,010 --> 00:27:45,310 Terrible. Can't remember who I'm killing from one scene to the next. 448 00:27:45,870 --> 00:27:47,410 Medea kills people? 449 00:27:47,870 --> 00:27:48,869 Oh, does. 450 00:27:48,870 --> 00:27:52,370 First there's her brother, Absurdus. He killed her brother? 451 00:27:54,190 --> 00:27:56,070 Obviously justifiable homicide. 452 00:27:56,630 --> 00:27:58,530 And then she killed Peleus. 453 00:27:59,000 --> 00:28:03,020 and King Creon's daughter, King Creon himself, and then her own children. 454 00:28:04,500 --> 00:28:06,600 Who? She killed her own children? 455 00:28:07,140 --> 00:28:08,940 Does Dad know you're doing this trash? 456 00:28:09,300 --> 00:28:11,340 Nah, he left before I could tell him. 457 00:28:11,960 --> 00:28:15,020 Besides, you know, after playing a nude scene, how can he complain if I play a 458 00:28:15,020 --> 00:28:16,820 murderer? A murderer? 459 00:28:17,100 --> 00:28:18,160 Do you beat the rat? 460 00:28:25,770 --> 00:28:27,630 It's a blatant conflict of interest. 461 00:28:27,950 --> 00:28:29,690 Your daughter won't even be on stage. 462 00:28:29,930 --> 00:28:32,870 But she built the set. She swept the floor. How can I be objective? 463 00:28:33,170 --> 00:28:34,310 Don't review the floor. 464 00:28:36,190 --> 00:28:39,030 Bradford, I wouldn't ask if I weren't in a bind. 465 00:28:39,610 --> 00:28:41,810 My son reserved a campsite and everything. 466 00:28:42,510 --> 00:28:45,930 How can I tell him the weekend's off because his father has to review the 467 00:28:45,930 --> 00:28:48,070 Sacramento Respiratory Company? 468 00:28:48,510 --> 00:28:49,770 I'll tell your son. 469 00:28:50,030 --> 00:28:51,890 That's easier than reviewing Madea. 470 00:28:52,490 --> 00:28:53,570 Look at it this way. 471 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:56,380 Aren't you always complaining about how I pan everything? 472 00:28:56,940 --> 00:29:01,000 Well, here's your chance to turn the tables on me. Well, I would be more open 473 00:29:01,000 --> 00:29:05,160 -minded. Then you'll do it. I can't. I'm way behind on my columns. I'll take one 474 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:06,160 off your hands. 475 00:29:06,480 --> 00:29:08,560 You write my review, I'll write your column. 476 00:29:08,860 --> 00:29:11,160 Something to amuse all four of your readers. 477 00:29:11,680 --> 00:29:14,380 Trade? Take advantage of my offer, Bradford. 478 00:29:14,660 --> 00:29:15,660 Astound your fans. 479 00:29:15,880 --> 00:29:18,420 Let me introduce them to words of three syllables. 480 00:29:19,260 --> 00:29:23,120 It might be fun to astound your fans by introducing them to something cheerful 481 00:29:23,120 --> 00:29:24,120 for a change. 482 00:29:24,540 --> 00:29:28,600 Listen, if you can find anything nice to say about the Sacramento Respiratory 483 00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:32,380 Theater, I'll find something nice to say about your coffee. 484 00:29:32,680 --> 00:29:33,680 Adios. 485 00:29:34,720 --> 00:29:35,720 Gesundheit. 486 00:29:54,730 --> 00:29:55,730 He's coming. 487 00:29:56,450 --> 00:29:59,170 I see a slave of Jason's coming. 488 00:30:00,770 --> 00:30:01,770 Right. 489 00:30:02,430 --> 00:30:05,990 I love the old way best. 490 00:30:07,110 --> 00:30:10,490 The simple way of poison. 491 00:30:10,970 --> 00:30:11,970 Tony! 492 00:30:12,590 --> 00:30:14,830 Forget her. She's too busy killing people. 493 00:30:17,070 --> 00:30:18,029 Hey, Susan. 494 00:30:18,030 --> 00:30:20,230 Do you think Abby's ready to negotiate about her car? 495 00:30:20,430 --> 00:30:23,470 Who knows? Maybe she's seen the light. If she hasn't seen the light, I'll 496 00:30:23,470 --> 00:30:24,470 never... 497 00:30:25,930 --> 00:30:26,930 Never mind. 498 00:30:31,050 --> 00:30:32,170 So where's Johnny? 499 00:30:32,410 --> 00:30:33,770 Act 3, scene 1. 500 00:30:34,150 --> 00:30:35,550 Okay, we're going to start with Adam. 501 00:30:39,970 --> 00:30:40,970 Okay. 502 00:30:41,310 --> 00:30:45,430 Now, I understand that there's a movement afoot to liberate my car. 503 00:30:46,790 --> 00:30:49,930 Well... Abby, we can explain it. No, there's no need to. I understand your 504 00:30:49,930 --> 00:30:55,260 position. I mean... We are short of cars, and it makes no sense for one 505 00:30:55,260 --> 00:30:59,700 member to monopolize a family possession. You're absolutely right 506 00:31:00,660 --> 00:31:05,620 On the other hand, I do not like it when people go behind my back. 507 00:31:06,520 --> 00:31:08,540 In fact, it infuriates me. 508 00:31:09,420 --> 00:31:14,260 So in the future, if you want something from me, you will come to me first, and 509 00:31:14,260 --> 00:31:17,240 we will call that Abby's Law. 510 00:31:18,680 --> 00:31:25,200 Now... With respect to the use of my car, I agree to relinquish autonomous 511 00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:26,200 control. 512 00:31:26,500 --> 00:31:30,920 But we're going to do it on my terms, you know. And if I'm to trust you with 513 00:31:30,920 --> 00:31:34,780 car, I want to be absolutely certain I can trust you. So as you can see, I've 514 00:31:34,780 --> 00:31:36,200 made up a small list of rules. 515 00:31:36,880 --> 00:31:40,360 Take one, please. Turn to page one and follow me to the driveway. 516 00:31:41,660 --> 00:31:44,500 Okay, rule number one is about starting the car. 517 00:31:45,020 --> 00:31:48,240 And you make sure the car is in neutral. You understand? Neutral. And the gears 518 00:31:48,240 --> 00:31:51,500 do. Okay? And you turn on the key. 519 00:31:51,700 --> 00:31:53,420 The key? I think I'm lost already. 520 00:31:53,780 --> 00:31:56,480 Okay, now, pull out the manual choke. 521 00:31:56,700 --> 00:32:00,120 And then you pull out the starter button and you depress the accelerator. 522 00:32:00,460 --> 00:32:01,460 Three beats. 523 00:32:03,220 --> 00:32:04,920 Stop. Three beats. 524 00:32:06,720 --> 00:32:07,720 Stop. 525 00:32:08,100 --> 00:32:09,840 Until you start the car. Okay? 526 00:32:10,140 --> 00:32:14,350 Rule number two is about the clutch. You make sure you pump the... clutch once 527 00:32:14,350 --> 00:32:20,830 before holding it down to put it into gear do you got that uh -huh okay good 528 00:32:20,830 --> 00:32:26,670 now rule number three what to feel for while shifting what to feel for while 529 00:32:26,670 --> 00:32:33,190 shifting you get rule number three what to feel for while shifting 530 00:32:33,190 --> 00:32:39,450 you get it rule 531 00:32:39,450 --> 00:32:44,340 number 49 the oil pressure should always be at 60 while driving at a normal 532 00:32:44,340 --> 00:32:46,340 speed and 30 while idling. 533 00:32:46,640 --> 00:32:47,920 Rule number 50. 534 00:32:48,500 --> 00:32:51,940 Report to me immediately if anything goes wrong with my car. 535 00:32:53,500 --> 00:32:57,140 Well, Susan, I guess you're the only one who was really serious about Gwendolyn. 536 00:32:57,760 --> 00:32:58,760 Congratulations. 537 00:33:00,400 --> 00:33:01,400 Thanks. 538 00:33:01,680 --> 00:33:02,840 So, can I borrow it tonight? 539 00:33:03,780 --> 00:33:04,780 That was quick. 540 00:33:04,940 --> 00:33:05,940 I'm a quick study. 541 00:33:07,760 --> 00:33:09,240 Yeah, I guess it's okay. 542 00:33:18,530 --> 00:33:21,110 Bradford, what are you doing? I'm not home, but... 543 00:33:21,110 --> 00:33:26,950 Hello? Are you Mrs. 544 00:33:27,190 --> 00:33:29,170 Bradford? Yes, I am. Can I help you? 545 00:33:29,390 --> 00:33:31,030 My name is Andrea Kellersworth. 546 00:33:31,490 --> 00:33:33,970 I'm the one who lets Nicholas peek at my spelling. 547 00:33:34,530 --> 00:33:35,530 Is he home? 548 00:33:42,150 --> 00:33:45,310 Well, he's, um... Well, Andrea, he's not in the house. 549 00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:46,810 Well, that's right, Andrea. 550 00:33:47,030 --> 00:33:49,370 Nicholas is not in the house at the present moment. 551 00:33:49,650 --> 00:33:53,230 He sure is a hard person to get a hold of. 552 00:33:53,510 --> 00:33:54,750 He sure is. 553 00:33:55,030 --> 00:33:57,710 He's very busy. Can I give him a message? 554 00:33:58,110 --> 00:34:02,370 Just tell him I came by to see him, and I sort of have something real important 555 00:34:02,370 --> 00:34:03,370 to tell him. 556 00:34:03,470 --> 00:34:04,690 Okay, I'll be glad to. 557 00:34:04,910 --> 00:34:06,130 Thank you very much. 558 00:34:07,510 --> 00:34:09,630 It was very nice meeting you. Goodbye. 559 00:34:11,070 --> 00:34:12,070 Bye. 560 00:34:19,760 --> 00:34:23,179 Bradford, I don't understand you. She seems like a very nice little girl. 561 00:34:23,440 --> 00:34:24,840 Yeah, why can't you stand her? 562 00:34:26,040 --> 00:34:28,400 I could stand her if you moved away. 563 00:34:35,080 --> 00:34:36,078 Mm -hmm. 564 00:34:36,080 --> 00:34:36,879 Mm -hmm. 565 00:34:36,880 --> 00:34:40,280 That's right, Larry. We found the mechanical problem. I am supercharged 566 00:34:40,280 --> 00:34:41,280 ready to roll. 567 00:34:41,440 --> 00:34:42,460 Pick you up at seven? 568 00:34:43,139 --> 00:34:44,139 All right. 569 00:34:45,460 --> 00:34:46,460 Well, 570 00:34:48,199 --> 00:34:49,480 now I get it. 571 00:34:49,719 --> 00:34:53,179 He must be something very special with all the trouble you've gone through. 572 00:34:53,300 --> 00:34:54,300 don't knock it, Nancy. 573 00:34:55,239 --> 00:35:00,300 Abby has placed in my hands the most powerful man trap since the invention of 574 00:35:00,300 --> 00:35:01,300 Cleavage. 575 00:35:02,120 --> 00:35:08,240 I don't believe this. I am not nervous. 576 00:35:09,380 --> 00:35:12,400 I am not nervous. 577 00:35:12,680 --> 00:35:13,680 Good. 578 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,340 You ready? Okay, bye. No, no. 579 00:35:24,640 --> 00:35:25,640 Okay, 580 00:35:26,380 --> 00:35:27,299 good luck, Tony. 581 00:35:27,300 --> 00:35:31,960 Break a leg, okay? Oh, Dad, just a minute. Dad, guess what? I'm playing the 582 00:35:31,960 --> 00:35:33,360 lead. See you later. 583 00:35:34,420 --> 00:35:35,440 What's that all about? 584 00:35:35,720 --> 00:35:37,540 Oh, it's wonderful news. Tony's playing Medea. 585 00:35:40,160 --> 00:35:42,100 Guess who's playing Medea's critic? 586 00:35:51,920 --> 00:35:54,180 How can I judge my own daughter in public? 587 00:35:54,480 --> 00:35:56,920 Dad, you're a journalist. You were trained to be objective. 588 00:35:57,660 --> 00:35:59,920 Maybe you could write the review under an assumed name? 589 00:36:00,380 --> 00:36:04,200 A Bradford review by any other name is still a Bradford review. 590 00:36:04,640 --> 00:36:05,800 Can we go inside now? 591 00:36:06,160 --> 00:36:09,160 Nicholas, I didn't realize you were that excited about Greek drama. 592 00:36:09,460 --> 00:36:13,580 It's just that I don't like being out in the open. I'm a good mark for Andrea 593 00:36:13,580 --> 00:36:16,560 Bloodhound. Come on, Nicholas. She wouldn't look for you here. 594 00:36:17,200 --> 00:36:18,340 Don't bet on it. 595 00:36:33,710 --> 00:36:35,470 I can't get over this car. 596 00:36:36,290 --> 00:36:38,330 It's like riding in the Grand Prix. 597 00:36:38,810 --> 00:36:42,830 Uh, Larry, at the Grand Prix, you don't have a real -life girl sitting next to 598 00:36:42,830 --> 00:36:45,530 you. You have no idea what this does to me. 599 00:36:46,730 --> 00:36:48,370 Look at that wood dash. 600 00:36:48,570 --> 00:36:49,690 Those gauges. 601 00:36:50,830 --> 00:36:52,490 Feel this leather interior. 602 00:36:53,170 --> 00:36:54,930 Uh, Larry, we're at the restaurant. 603 00:36:55,190 --> 00:36:56,370 We're gonna eat, remember? 604 00:36:56,630 --> 00:36:59,730 A pied de couchon, the most intimate French restaurant in town. Let's go. 605 00:37:02,700 --> 00:37:04,720 to this dynamite place over on the west side. 606 00:37:05,500 --> 00:37:07,080 They still have curb service. 607 00:37:07,640 --> 00:37:09,020 We wouldn't have to get out of the car. 608 00:37:09,720 --> 00:37:10,720 Larry. 609 00:37:14,460 --> 00:37:15,540 Come on, come on, come on. 610 00:37:36,010 --> 00:37:41,150 others take no thought. Since others take no thought, it seems, to save the 611 00:37:41,150 --> 00:37:42,870 babes that they begot. 612 00:37:48,610 --> 00:37:50,670 No. No. 613 00:37:50,990 --> 00:37:54,030 This doom is past beyond recall. 614 00:38:05,770 --> 00:38:09,670 You should have gone to the drive -in. Oh, Ma, oh, this isn't happening to me. 615 00:38:10,490 --> 00:38:13,750 No. Well, there goes the evening. 616 00:38:14,070 --> 00:38:15,070 There goes the evening. 617 00:38:15,730 --> 00:38:17,150 There goes my life. 618 00:38:18,350 --> 00:38:19,390 Well, what do you want? 619 00:38:19,610 --> 00:38:20,610 They're valuable cars. 620 00:38:21,270 --> 00:38:23,050 Sooner or later, it was bound to get ripped off. 621 00:38:23,610 --> 00:38:25,330 Oh, thank you, Mr. Car Expert. 622 00:38:25,530 --> 00:38:26,530 A lot of help you are. 623 00:38:27,070 --> 00:38:30,470 Well, you're insured, aren't you? Oh, how do I know? It's not even my car. 624 00:38:33,900 --> 00:38:35,260 What do you mean it's not your car? 625 00:38:36,140 --> 00:38:38,580 Did you steal it, too? Oh, hush. 626 00:38:40,980 --> 00:38:43,380 Man, how do I find these crazy chicks? 627 00:38:44,300 --> 00:38:45,500 Okay, okay, relax. 628 00:38:46,680 --> 00:38:50,460 Now, what would an independent, intelligent woman do under these 629 00:38:51,500 --> 00:38:52,500 Keep calm. 630 00:38:53,200 --> 00:38:54,200 Keep a clear head. 631 00:38:55,340 --> 00:38:56,480 Oh, God, David. 632 00:40:16,490 --> 00:40:20,390 It reminds me of that scene in Citizen Kane when everybody's waiting for Joseph 633 00:40:20,390 --> 00:40:21,390 Cotton's review. 634 00:40:21,430 --> 00:40:23,210 Citizen Kane is Johnny's favorite movie. 635 00:40:23,530 --> 00:40:24,930 Kind of ironic, really. 636 00:40:26,250 --> 00:40:30,310 Well, Nicholas is all tucked in. Is Susan back yet? No, not yet. 637 00:40:31,310 --> 00:40:35,150 Boy, Dad sure has been going at it in there. 638 00:40:36,170 --> 00:40:37,790 Must be a pretty long review. 639 00:40:38,750 --> 00:40:41,970 Well, when you're destroying someone, you don't send them a telegram. 640 00:40:45,000 --> 00:40:47,980 I'll make some coffee, okay? Because it looks like it's going to be a long 641 00:40:47,980 --> 00:40:48,980 night. Okay. 642 00:40:50,580 --> 00:40:51,880 Mary, was Joanie that bad? 643 00:40:52,180 --> 00:40:54,660 Well, she would have been bad if she'd remembered her lines. 644 00:40:55,300 --> 00:40:58,440 But as it was, she was nothing short of disastrous. 645 00:40:58,880 --> 00:41:01,980 Well, I still think Dad will go easy on her. What odds do you want? 646 00:41:02,200 --> 00:41:06,260 Oh, come on. Dad's got to feel sorry for her. Sure. Dad's always had a soft spot 647 00:41:06,260 --> 00:41:08,320 for Joanie. Forget it. He'll waste her. 648 00:41:08,820 --> 00:41:09,820 What do you know? 649 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,000 In the kitchen? 650 00:41:19,340 --> 00:41:20,340 Susan, what happened? 651 00:41:21,460 --> 00:41:22,740 Why is everybody sitting here? 652 00:41:23,080 --> 00:41:24,100 You don't want to know. 653 00:41:27,960 --> 00:41:29,380 Abby? Oh, Susan. 654 00:41:29,620 --> 00:41:32,820 I am so glad to see you. So how'd it go? How'd it go? Oh, I had better days. 655 00:41:33,280 --> 00:41:37,480 Yeah? Well, uh, there wasn't anything wrong with the shifting, was there? Oh, 656 00:41:37,520 --> 00:41:38,800 no. Shifted great. Oh, good. 657 00:41:39,940 --> 00:41:43,720 Well, how about the starter? It didn't grind, did it? Oh. No, no. Everything 658 00:41:43,720 --> 00:41:46,080 went just fine until she was stolen. 659 00:41:50,090 --> 00:41:51,530 Did you just say my car was stolen? 660 00:41:53,910 --> 00:41:55,330 Tom! Tom! 661 00:41:56,790 --> 00:41:58,470 Tom, my car was stolen! 662 00:41:58,830 --> 00:42:01,510 Good, now I won't have to pay all those repair bills. 663 00:42:03,630 --> 00:42:05,390 How can you be so old? 664 00:42:06,230 --> 00:42:08,510 Abby, I just called the police. They're looking for Gwendolyn now. 665 00:42:09,090 --> 00:42:10,870 Abby, it'll be all right. They'll find her. 666 00:42:11,330 --> 00:42:12,330 I hope so. 667 00:42:13,010 --> 00:42:15,490 Abby, I promise I'll never use your car again. 668 00:42:18,570 --> 00:42:20,270 May not be much choice, huh? 669 00:42:22,110 --> 00:42:23,170 Oh, boy. 670 00:42:23,990 --> 00:42:24,990 Reception, Minnie. 671 00:42:25,710 --> 00:42:29,990 All right, all right. Don't make me feel bad by saying something sweet. 672 00:42:30,430 --> 00:42:32,830 No offense, Joanie, but we weren't going to. 673 00:42:34,890 --> 00:42:36,490 A nice lie wouldn't hurt. 674 00:42:36,870 --> 00:42:39,490 Well, try telling that to honest Tom, Brad. 675 00:42:40,530 --> 00:42:43,810 Oh, Joanie, I thought I heard your voice. 676 00:42:44,310 --> 00:42:46,570 Would you mind stepping inside for a moment? 677 00:42:46,850 --> 00:42:47,850 Sure. 678 00:42:48,710 --> 00:42:49,710 What's going on? 679 00:42:57,550 --> 00:42:58,550 Yeah? 680 00:43:02,690 --> 00:43:06,970 What I have to say is very difficult. 681 00:43:07,310 --> 00:43:10,270 I know it. I know it, Dad. I was terrible. 682 00:43:11,160 --> 00:43:15,080 And I let you down, I know, I know. It's just that I wasn't prepared to go on 683 00:43:15,080 --> 00:43:17,960 tonight. That's all. You don't understand. No, Dad, you don't have to 684 00:43:18,560 --> 00:43:19,560 I know it. 685 00:43:20,500 --> 00:43:22,580 I mean, I was bad, and that's it. 686 00:43:23,740 --> 00:43:27,080 I mean, I was really lucky, though, because the critic from the Sacramento 687 00:43:27,080 --> 00:43:29,880 Register didn't come, at least in all of them. He was there. 688 00:43:30,440 --> 00:43:33,300 Oh, no, Dad, the director said that he wasn't there. Take it from me, he was 689 00:43:33,300 --> 00:43:34,300 there. 690 00:43:35,480 --> 00:43:36,740 I reviewed the play. 691 00:43:38,440 --> 00:43:39,440 You? 692 00:43:42,670 --> 00:43:43,730 It's a long story. 693 00:43:44,090 --> 00:43:48,150 The important thing is, when I agreed to do it, I thought that you were building 694 00:43:48,150 --> 00:43:49,150 sets and sweeping. 695 00:43:49,330 --> 00:43:51,830 I found out that you were starring, and it was too late. 696 00:43:53,970 --> 00:43:55,370 Then I was reviewed? 697 00:43:57,390 --> 00:43:59,210 As honestly as I could review you. 698 00:44:02,790 --> 00:44:06,170 I, uh... I want you to read it. 699 00:44:13,040 --> 00:44:20,020 As a father, I was dazzled... dazzled... tonight by the 700 00:44:20,020 --> 00:44:21,600 performance of my daughter, Joni. 701 00:44:22,880 --> 00:44:28,720 I was awarded the rare opportunity to watch one of my children face an 702 00:44:28,720 --> 00:44:30,000 difficult challenge. 703 00:44:31,560 --> 00:44:34,040 She met it bravely and independently. 704 00:44:38,320 --> 00:44:40,680 I sat glued to my seat. 705 00:44:41,340 --> 00:44:42,580 Wishing I could help. 706 00:44:43,920 --> 00:44:50,620 Knowing I was powerless, but proud, so very proud that she'd shown the 707 00:44:50,620 --> 00:44:56,500 fortitude and determination that is the hallmark of the true professional. 708 00:45:00,160 --> 00:45:01,460 True professional. 709 00:45:09,060 --> 00:45:10,160 Thanks, Dad. 710 00:45:12,490 --> 00:45:13,670 That's really beautiful. 711 00:45:15,650 --> 00:45:17,130 I meant every word of it. 712 00:45:19,770 --> 00:45:21,050 I'm glad you like it. 713 00:45:22,110 --> 00:45:23,270 It's yours to keep. 714 00:45:26,170 --> 00:45:32,790 Unfortunately, this one, written by an objective critic, is the one that's 715 00:45:32,790 --> 00:45:33,990 in the Sacramento Register. 716 00:45:36,770 --> 00:45:40,890 And now, as an objective coward, I'm leaving. 717 00:45:53,390 --> 00:45:54,670 emotions from A to B. 718 00:45:55,290 --> 00:45:57,750 How could she be laughing at an insult like that? 719 00:45:58,030 --> 00:46:00,290 That's the compliment. The insults are coming. 720 00:46:00,710 --> 00:46:01,710 Well, 721 00:46:02,510 --> 00:46:06,070 it's getting kind of late. I think we should all get to sleep. That's a good 722 00:46:06,070 --> 00:46:08,270 idea. Tom, what are we going to do about my car? 723 00:46:08,630 --> 00:46:11,050 What about your car? I told you it was stolen. 724 00:46:11,750 --> 00:46:13,130 You mean you weren't kidding? 725 00:46:13,690 --> 00:46:18,110 No. I thought you were just trying to flush me out of the study. No joke, Dad. 726 00:46:18,150 --> 00:46:19,150 Her car was really stolen. 727 00:46:19,250 --> 00:46:21,110 Dad, I'll make it up to her if it takes 100 years. 728 00:46:21,410 --> 00:46:24,070 What good would that do? In 100 years, there won't be any gasoline. 729 00:46:25,790 --> 00:46:29,050 Hello? Susan, how could you do that? Do you know the way Abby feels about... 730 00:46:29,050 --> 00:46:30,270 What's the name? Gwendolyn. 731 00:46:30,630 --> 00:46:31,448 Oh, really? 732 00:46:31,450 --> 00:46:32,450 That's great. 733 00:46:32,470 --> 00:46:33,470 Well, sure. 734 00:46:33,650 --> 00:46:34,650 First thing in the morning. 735 00:46:35,470 --> 00:46:39,370 Okay, I'll tell her. Bye -bye. The first thing that we have to do is call the 736 00:46:39,370 --> 00:46:40,370 police. Dad, 737 00:46:41,010 --> 00:46:43,750 that was the police. Abby, they found your car, and it's okay. 738 00:46:43,990 --> 00:46:47,880 What? they find it? About five blocks from the restaurant. Would you believe 739 00:46:47,880 --> 00:46:51,380 ran out of gas and they cut the crooks looking for an open gas station. So 740 00:46:51,380 --> 00:46:52,380 catchy. 741 00:46:52,500 --> 00:46:54,860 Now I remember what it was. I forgot. 742 00:46:55,240 --> 00:46:58,420 What? Well, ladies and gentlemen, rule number 51. 743 00:46:59,340 --> 00:47:01,400 The gas gauge doesn't work. 744 00:47:01,700 --> 00:47:07,600 Oh, you guys. 745 00:47:07,840 --> 00:47:12,180 Oh, please do me a favor and just forget about this whole evening. No problem. 746 00:47:13,450 --> 00:47:14,830 Do you want us to do that? Please. 747 00:47:16,030 --> 00:47:19,630 Oh, except for this last part of your review. This part. Okay. 748 00:47:20,590 --> 00:47:26,870 Although Miss Bradford was loathsome as Medea, the scenery was 749 00:47:26,870 --> 00:47:31,530 skillfully built and the entire theater was delightful. 750 00:47:51,420 --> 00:47:53,340 A real change of pace. 751 00:47:53,560 --> 00:47:55,720 He panned Yosemite National Park. 752 00:47:57,460 --> 00:48:01,780 Hey, Susan, you never told us about your big date. Oh, Larry Fenton with a P -H. 753 00:48:01,840 --> 00:48:03,400 That guy's got a one -cylinder mind. 754 00:48:04,000 --> 00:48:05,600 Her flag's back to cleavage. 755 00:48:06,020 --> 00:48:07,220 Well, good luck. 756 00:48:07,520 --> 00:48:08,520 Hey. 757 00:48:09,860 --> 00:48:10,860 I'll get it. 758 00:48:13,680 --> 00:48:14,680 Hello? 759 00:48:15,100 --> 00:48:17,180 Uh, just a minute. I'll see if he's home. 760 00:48:17,780 --> 00:48:19,880 Nicholas, it's that little girl again. 761 00:48:20,440 --> 00:48:21,440 Tell her I'm not home. 762 00:48:21,760 --> 00:48:24,580 Nicholas, what'd I tell you? No more cover -ups. 763 00:48:26,380 --> 00:48:27,380 Come on. 764 00:48:28,280 --> 00:48:29,280 Nice, Nicholas. 765 00:48:31,160 --> 00:48:32,160 Vimitor, Nicholas. 766 00:48:45,450 --> 00:48:48,610 Did she ask you to go steady? Yeah, she must like guys that play hard to get, 767 00:48:48,670 --> 00:48:50,530 huh? What did she want to tell you all this time? 768 00:48:51,370 --> 00:48:53,810 She told me to blow it out my ears.