1 00:00:06,172 --> 00:00:07,799 [♪ Dramatic orchestra music playing] 2 00:00:07,882 --> 00:00:10,510 Check it out, folks! A photo of us from my wedding. 3 00:00:10,593 --> 00:00:12,804 [Mabel Mora] Is that Nicky Caccimelio? 4 00:00:12,887 --> 00:00:15,265 The missing mobster was at your wedding? The whole town is looking for him. 5 00:00:15,348 --> 00:00:16,600 [Mabel] And he's talking with Lester. 6 00:00:16,683 --> 00:00:18,101 [Oliver Putnam] And handing him an envelope. 7 00:00:18,184 --> 00:00:20,228 What if Nicky killed Lester? 8 00:00:20,311 --> 00:00:21,771 Lester's building ledger? 9 00:00:21,855 --> 00:00:24,899 [scoffs] Mrs. Coluca, please, I... 10 00:00:25,025 --> 00:00:27,235 -[sighs] -He'd want you to have it. 11 00:00:27,318 --> 00:00:31,114 Besides, I think you might find some very interesting tidbits in here. 12 00:00:31,197 --> 00:00:33,033 You know I cared about you, pal. 13 00:00:33,116 --> 00:00:35,869 Anyone here? Just dropping off a chapeau! 14 00:00:35,952 --> 00:00:37,328 [gasps] 15 00:00:37,412 --> 00:00:39,080 [screams, grunts] 16 00:00:39,164 --> 00:00:41,833 [Mabel] This doesn't prove anything. What is he doing? 17 00:00:41,916 --> 00:00:43,334 I know this closet. 18 00:00:44,753 --> 00:00:45,754 [grunting] 19 00:00:48,506 --> 00:00:51,217 -[Mabel gasps] -[Charles-Haden Savage] Whoa, mama! 20 00:00:52,552 --> 00:00:56,222 That's the envelope that Nicky gave Lester at the wedding. 21 00:00:56,306 --> 00:00:59,476 Lester was here the night he died. This was no tragic accident. 22 00:01:03,354 --> 00:01:04,355 [sighs] 23 00:01:04,773 --> 00:01:07,650 [♪ Upbeat piano music playing] 24 00:01:09,778 --> 00:01:13,073 [♪ "It's A Hap, Hap, Happy Day" by Eddy Duchin and His Orchestra playing] 25 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,202 [whistle blowing] 26 00:01:17,285 --> 00:01:18,411 [indistinct chatter] 27 00:01:20,955 --> 00:01:22,874 [♪ "It's A Hap, Hap, Happy Day" continues playing] 28 00:01:22,957 --> 00:01:25,001 What do I do? I don't know what I do. 29 00:01:25,085 --> 00:01:27,128 Shovel the snow, put salt down. 30 00:01:27,212 --> 00:01:29,798 Carpeted mats in the elevators. 31 00:01:29,881 --> 00:01:31,716 You don't want nobody slipping. Believe me. 32 00:01:33,009 --> 00:01:34,135 [slurping] 33 00:01:34,219 --> 00:01:36,262 -[pedestrians chattering] -[car horns honking] 34 00:01:38,348 --> 00:01:40,517 So, what is this again? 35 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:43,019 [interviewer] A study on New York City doormen. 36 00:01:43,103 --> 00:01:44,562 Oh. 37 00:01:44,646 --> 00:01:48,024 Is the public clamoring for that? [chuckles] 38 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:51,277 You know, it's not brain surgery, but I do help people. 39 00:01:51,361 --> 00:01:52,654 You know, I chat with them. 40 00:01:52,737 --> 00:01:54,614 Give them a pick-me-up if they need that, you know? 41 00:01:54,697 --> 00:01:56,032 [whistle blowing] 42 00:01:56,116 --> 00:01:58,285 [doorman] Keep candy for the kids being raised by nannies. 43 00:01:58,368 --> 00:02:00,829 Take their dogs out for their morning constitutional. 44 00:02:01,663 --> 00:02:03,081 ♪ Oh, the clouds have rolled away ♪ 45 00:02:03,164 --> 00:02:07,210 I helped a lady give birth right here in this lobby 14 years ago. 46 00:02:07,293 --> 00:02:10,255 Yankees shoulda signed me the way I fielded that slippery sucker. 47 00:02:10,338 --> 00:02:11,506 [laughing] 48 00:02:11,589 --> 00:02:12,882 ♪ It's A Hap, Hap, Happy... ♪ 49 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:14,259 -[car horns honking] -[person whistles] 50 00:02:14,342 --> 00:02:17,178 Everything these days gettin' so disconnected. 51 00:02:17,262 --> 00:02:19,514 That's what we look after, you know? 52 00:02:19,597 --> 00:02:21,224 The one-on-one thing. 53 00:02:21,307 --> 00:02:24,769 Lose that in this city? [scoffs] Shit. 54 00:02:26,104 --> 00:02:28,356 People pass on in here too, of course. 55 00:02:29,732 --> 00:02:32,443 You open a door for them the first time. 56 00:02:32,527 --> 00:02:34,195 Might open it for the last, too. 57 00:02:34,279 --> 00:02:36,489 So... respect. 58 00:02:37,532 --> 00:02:38,533 [♪ Somber music playing] 59 00:02:38,616 --> 00:02:41,202 Been at this desk 32 years now. 60 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:42,871 Crazy to say out loud. 61 00:02:42,954 --> 00:02:45,582 I never planned on being a doorman. 62 00:02:45,665 --> 00:02:47,834 I was gonna be an actor. 63 00:02:47,917 --> 00:02:50,253 A movie star, to be specific. 64 00:02:50,336 --> 00:02:52,881 I was a little de-lu-lu back then. 65 00:02:52,964 --> 00:02:56,801 But I can remember that first day like it was last week. 66 00:02:57,802 --> 00:02:59,804 [toilet flushing] 67 00:03:01,431 --> 00:03:04,434 [sighs] Okay, Lester. 68 00:03:04,517 --> 00:03:06,769 -Work starts at 6 a.m. -[breathes deeply] 69 00:03:06,853 --> 00:03:09,814 That means in uniform, not walking through the door. 70 00:03:10,899 --> 00:03:13,401 You never let a tenant see you in your civilian clothes. 71 00:03:13,484 --> 00:03:16,279 Hey, when do we get paid? And there are tips, right? 72 00:03:17,113 --> 00:03:18,281 Around the holidays. 73 00:03:18,364 --> 00:03:21,618 I was kinda hoping to be acting full time by then. 74 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:24,954 Uh, speaking of, who do I talk to about time off for auditions? 75 00:03:25,038 --> 00:03:26,664 You're not leaving for auditions. 76 00:03:26,748 --> 00:03:29,167 You got a life, you got dreams, good for you. 77 00:03:29,250 --> 00:03:31,419 But when you're here, you're about the tenants. 78 00:03:31,502 --> 00:03:33,004 That's the gig. 79 00:03:33,087 --> 00:03:35,590 And if you do it right, who knows? 80 00:03:35,673 --> 00:03:37,592 -You might fall in love with the place. -[pants zipping up] 81 00:03:37,675 --> 00:03:39,135 -Got it? -[sighs] 82 00:03:40,053 --> 00:03:41,346 Come on. Let's go. 83 00:03:44,224 --> 00:03:46,643 [Lester Coluca] We are old New York. 84 00:03:46,726 --> 00:03:48,561 Whatever that means. 85 00:03:49,646 --> 00:03:50,939 [interviewer] Thirty-two years? 86 00:03:51,022 --> 00:03:52,565 You must have quite a story. 87 00:03:52,649 --> 00:03:55,318 -You mind sharing it? -My story? 88 00:03:55,401 --> 00:03:58,404 -[♪ Tense orchestra music playing] -[footsteps echoing] 89 00:04:00,365 --> 00:04:02,075 [panting] 90 00:04:05,370 --> 00:04:07,497 [chuckles] 91 00:04:07,580 --> 00:04:10,583 [♪ lively theme song playing] 92 00:04:51,541 --> 00:04:52,542 [♪ Theme song concludes] 93 00:04:53,876 --> 00:04:55,878 [elevator bell ringing] 94 00:04:55,962 --> 00:04:57,630 [elevator doors opening] 95 00:04:59,632 --> 00:05:01,009 [ringing continues] 96 00:05:02,302 --> 00:05:04,304 Oh, look who it is. [sighs] 97 00:05:04,387 --> 00:05:05,388 [elevator crank grinding] 98 00:05:05,972 --> 00:05:07,724 You're starting with a tough one. 99 00:05:07,807 --> 00:05:09,892 She always leaves early to buy a lotto ticket. 100 00:05:09,976 --> 00:05:11,853 She'll ask you what numbers to play. 101 00:05:11,936 --> 00:05:13,146 Don't engage. 102 00:05:14,188 --> 00:05:15,523 [elevator dings] 103 00:05:18,151 --> 00:05:20,987 -Good morning, Ms. Folger. -Good morning, George! 104 00:05:23,656 --> 00:05:25,241 Hmm. 105 00:05:25,325 --> 00:05:26,868 New guy. 106 00:05:26,951 --> 00:05:29,412 I hope you're better than that last moron. 107 00:05:31,205 --> 00:05:34,083 -When's your birthday? -Me? Oh. 108 00:05:34,167 --> 00:05:38,463 Uh, May 18th, 1948? 109 00:05:38,546 --> 00:05:43,426 Five, 18, 19, 48. 110 00:05:44,677 --> 00:05:46,012 -That's not bad. -[elevator dings] 111 00:05:48,556 --> 00:05:49,932 After you, Ms. Folger. 112 00:05:51,184 --> 00:05:53,686 If I win, I'm not sharing. 113 00:05:55,271 --> 00:05:56,356 [Young Lester exhales sharply] 114 00:05:56,439 --> 00:05:59,650 Always, "After you." Makes the tenants feel good. 115 00:05:59,734 --> 00:06:01,319 Oh. Huh. 116 00:06:01,402 --> 00:06:02,612 And pay attention. 117 00:06:02,695 --> 00:06:05,031 The real trick is noticing the little things. 118 00:06:05,114 --> 00:06:06,532 Like, did you see her coat? 119 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:09,243 Uh... no. 120 00:06:09,327 --> 00:06:11,079 Because she wasn't wearing one. 121 00:06:11,162 --> 00:06:13,873 But it's cold out. Means she's having a hot flash. 122 00:06:13,956 --> 00:06:15,709 When she comes home later, she's gonna ask you 123 00:06:15,792 --> 00:06:18,544 to turn the radiator off in her apartment. 124 00:06:18,628 --> 00:06:19,712 Here. 125 00:06:22,340 --> 00:06:24,133 That thing is part of your arm now. 126 00:06:24,217 --> 00:06:27,637 The safety of everyone in this building is right there in your hands 127 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:29,180 with that elevator crank. 128 00:06:29,263 --> 00:06:30,723 -[grunting, gasps] -[crank clatters] 129 00:06:32,141 --> 00:06:34,143 [clapping] You listening? 130 00:06:34,227 --> 00:06:36,437 Pay attention to the small stuff. 131 00:06:36,521 --> 00:06:38,564 That way, you know what's coming. 132 00:06:39,774 --> 00:06:40,775 [door opening] 133 00:06:41,776 --> 00:06:43,694 Good evening, Mr. Dimas. Missus... 134 00:06:43,778 --> 00:06:45,322 -Not Mrs. Dimas. -[whispering] Not Mrs. Dimas. 135 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:47,115 Not Mrs. Dimas. [clearing throat] 136 00:06:48,574 --> 00:06:49,575 [elevator dings] 137 00:06:54,414 --> 00:06:56,541 [softly chuckles] We're visiting my sister in 12E. 138 00:06:56,624 --> 00:06:59,877 Welcome. And who is this? 139 00:06:59,961 --> 00:07:02,797 This is Mabel. She's gonna meet her auntie. 140 00:07:02,880 --> 00:07:05,049 [Lester] Hi, Mabel. 141 00:07:05,133 --> 00:07:07,552 Welcome to the Arconia. 142 00:07:07,635 --> 00:07:09,637 [♪ Mysterious music playing] 143 00:07:12,557 --> 00:07:15,435 Let me get the elevator for you, Mrs. Mora. 144 00:07:15,518 --> 00:07:17,562 [♪ Bright music playing] 145 00:07:17,645 --> 00:07:19,647 [buffer whirring] 146 00:07:28,531 --> 00:07:29,532 [whirring stops] 147 00:07:29,615 --> 00:07:31,951 Oh! Oh! 148 00:07:32,034 --> 00:07:34,412 [groaning] My neck! My back! 149 00:07:34,495 --> 00:07:36,247 Sir, you didn't fall. 150 00:07:36,330 --> 00:07:38,082 I saw you lay yourself on the ground. 151 00:07:38,166 --> 00:07:42,712 Don't you try to trick me just because I've had a terrible brain trauma. 152 00:07:42,795 --> 00:07:44,297 Everyone saw! 153 00:07:44,380 --> 00:07:46,174 [chuckles] Whoa! We're the only ones here. 154 00:07:46,257 --> 00:07:47,425 What are you trying to pull? 155 00:07:47,508 --> 00:07:48,551 [Lester snickering] 156 00:07:50,261 --> 00:07:51,262 [sighs] 157 00:07:51,345 --> 00:07:54,056 Um... [clearing throat] unrelated, uh... 158 00:07:55,183 --> 00:07:57,310 I made an offer on a unit here, 159 00:07:57,393 --> 00:08:01,522 but it's a, uh, competitive situation. 160 00:08:01,606 --> 00:08:03,691 Although, if someone on the inside, 161 00:08:03,774 --> 00:08:08,821 a hero who, uh, could make the other applications disappear, 162 00:08:08,905 --> 00:08:10,531 maybe I wouldn't sue. 163 00:08:10,615 --> 00:08:12,283 So, that's what you're after. 164 00:08:12,783 --> 00:08:14,660 Yeah. I'll see what I can do. 165 00:08:15,411 --> 00:08:16,871 That's very kind of you... 166 00:08:18,206 --> 00:08:19,582 -Lester. -Yeah. 167 00:08:20,875 --> 00:08:22,460 It's... It's... It's nice to meet you. 168 00:08:22,543 --> 00:08:24,253 It's nice to meet you, too. 169 00:08:25,338 --> 00:08:27,507 [people giggling and chattering] 170 00:08:27,590 --> 00:08:30,176 [clearing throat] Excuse me, can I help you? 171 00:08:30,259 --> 00:08:32,553 -Are you visiting someone, or... -[door opening] 172 00:08:32,637 --> 00:08:34,472 -[gasps] -Oh, my God! Brazzos! 173 00:08:34,555 --> 00:08:36,432 I'm your biggest fan. Could we get a photo? 174 00:08:36,516 --> 00:08:39,352 Uh, I'm sorry, I don't do photos without my Brazzos badge. 175 00:08:40,353 --> 00:08:41,437 Oh, wait. 176 00:08:43,439 --> 00:08:44,649 [fan squealing] 177 00:08:44,732 --> 00:08:46,025 [all laughing] 178 00:08:46,108 --> 00:08:48,319 This sends your life into a whole new direction. 179 00:08:48,402 --> 00:08:50,029 -Here we go. -[camera clicking] 180 00:08:50,112 --> 00:08:52,573 And you keep the badge. 181 00:08:52,657 --> 00:08:53,950 Thank you! 182 00:08:54,033 --> 00:08:56,160 Wow, Mr. Savage, you handled that like a pro. 183 00:08:56,244 --> 00:08:58,163 You know, I'm an actor, too. Still just getting started, 184 00:08:58,246 --> 00:08:59,706 but boy, I'd love a career like yours. 185 00:08:59,789 --> 00:09:01,624 Well, good luck to you, my friend. 186 00:09:01,707 --> 00:09:03,751 Network TV is a fickle lady. 187 00:09:03,834 --> 00:09:06,712 And I'm here to say, she can be seduced. 188 00:09:06,796 --> 00:09:07,797 [softly chuckles] 189 00:09:08,798 --> 00:09:11,050 Man, it's so cool we get to have that guy living here, right? 190 00:09:11,133 --> 00:09:14,053 Okay, Mr. Stars In Your Eyes, apparently, some homeless woman 191 00:09:14,136 --> 00:09:15,888 is causing a racket in the courtyard. 192 00:09:15,972 --> 00:09:17,348 Go ask her to move it along. 193 00:09:18,349 --> 00:09:20,351 [person singing "Flower Duet" by Leo Delibes] 194 00:09:22,228 --> 00:09:24,230 [voice echoing] 195 00:09:35,491 --> 00:09:38,619 -[Lester] [chuckles] Yeah, um... -S-Sorry, I know. I'll leave. 196 00:09:38,703 --> 00:09:40,705 No, no, please. Your... your voice is beautiful. 197 00:09:41,330 --> 00:09:44,083 [softly chuckles] Well, taking them for a walk 198 00:09:44,166 --> 00:09:46,085 is the only way to get them down for a nap. 199 00:09:46,168 --> 00:09:48,713 That and a lullaby, so... 200 00:09:48,796 --> 00:09:51,507 And I love the acoustics in this building. 201 00:09:51,591 --> 00:09:54,552 It's... Well, it's... Actually, it's the limestone, so... 202 00:09:55,094 --> 00:09:56,095 [tapping] 203 00:09:56,178 --> 00:09:57,972 -[chuckles] -I'm Lester. 204 00:09:58,055 --> 00:09:59,515 -I'm... -Florence? 205 00:09:59,599 --> 00:10:01,309 You sound like a nightingale. 206 00:10:02,393 --> 00:10:03,811 It's my favorite songbird. 207 00:10:05,104 --> 00:10:08,316 I'm Lorraine, but most people call me Rainey. 208 00:10:08,399 --> 00:10:09,483 [Lester] Rainey. 209 00:10:09,567 --> 00:10:11,736 [♪ Gentle piano music playing] 210 00:10:11,819 --> 00:10:13,446 So, when I'm rich and famous, 211 00:10:13,529 --> 00:10:15,239 -and you're an opera star... -Mm-hmm? 212 00:10:15,323 --> 00:10:17,199 ...we'll still eat our lunch together here, 213 00:10:17,283 --> 00:10:19,744 but, uh, up in our own apartment. 214 00:10:19,827 --> 00:10:21,203 How's that sound? 215 00:10:21,287 --> 00:10:23,623 Terrible. Absolutely awful. 216 00:10:23,706 --> 00:10:25,875 [laughing] 217 00:10:26,417 --> 00:10:28,002 -[Rainey chuckles] -[Lester sighs] 218 00:10:28,085 --> 00:10:29,086 Hey, whoa, whoa. 219 00:10:29,170 --> 00:10:33,132 -I love you, Mrs. Coluca. -I love you, Mr. Coluca. 220 00:10:33,215 --> 00:10:35,676 [♪ Gentle romantic music plays] 221 00:10:37,219 --> 00:10:40,139 -♪ Just hear those sleigh bells jingling ♪ -[Mrs. Morris] Oh, Howard! 222 00:10:40,222 --> 00:10:42,058 It's gorgeous! 223 00:10:42,141 --> 00:10:44,226 Oh, look at the Christmas village, Mother. 224 00:10:44,310 --> 00:10:47,521 Oh, to spend the holidays with a daughter-in-law, 225 00:10:47,605 --> 00:10:49,398 or grandkids. 226 00:10:49,482 --> 00:10:51,776 -I'm working on it. -Well, hurry up! 227 00:10:51,859 --> 00:10:53,069 [people chattering] 228 00:10:53,152 --> 00:10:57,365 You gotta find a nice girl before this Y2K thing ends the world. 229 00:10:57,448 --> 00:11:00,076 Being with a girl would be the end of the world. 230 00:11:00,159 --> 00:11:03,162 -What did you just say? -Nothing, Mother. Song lyrics. 231 00:11:03,245 --> 00:11:06,082 [singing] ♪ Being with a girl would be the end of the world, hey! ♪ 232 00:11:06,165 --> 00:11:09,377 What the hell are you doing? You shouldn't be in here! 233 00:11:10,711 --> 00:11:14,715 ♪ We're riding in a wonderland of snow ♪ 234 00:11:16,258 --> 00:11:20,262 ♪ Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, it's grand ♪ 235 00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:21,764 ♪ Just holding your hand ♪ 236 00:11:21,847 --> 00:11:24,141 Hey. I'm Lester. 237 00:11:24,225 --> 00:11:25,393 Who are you? 238 00:11:26,394 --> 00:11:27,770 I'm Mabel. 239 00:11:27,853 --> 00:11:29,689 Oh, you got bigger. 240 00:11:30,981 --> 00:11:33,317 Were you playing hide-and-seek in George's closet? 241 00:11:33,401 --> 00:11:35,528 No. You need friends for that. 242 00:11:35,611 --> 00:11:37,196 I was just hiding. 243 00:11:37,279 --> 00:11:39,407 I could use a friend. 244 00:11:39,490 --> 00:11:42,326 There's one last ornament that I gotta put on this tree. 245 00:11:42,410 --> 00:11:43,953 Think you could help me out with that? 246 00:11:47,123 --> 00:11:48,999 ♪ Come on, it's lovely weather ♪ 247 00:11:49,083 --> 00:11:51,961 ♪ For a sleigh ride together with you ♪ 248 00:11:52,044 --> 00:11:54,130 [♪ "Sleigh Ride" by Brett Eldredge playing] 249 00:11:54,213 --> 00:11:57,758 ♪ Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, it's grand ♪ 250 00:11:57,842 --> 00:12:00,010 -♪ Just holding your hand ♪ -[chuckles] 251 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:03,431 ♪ We're riding along with a song ♪ 252 00:12:03,514 --> 00:12:05,766 -♪ Of a wintery fairy land ♪ -[elevator whirring] 253 00:12:05,850 --> 00:12:08,102 ♪ Our cheeks are nice and rosy ♪ 254 00:12:08,185 --> 00:12:10,604 ♪ And comfy cozy are we ♪ 255 00:12:10,688 --> 00:12:12,273 [tenants chattering] 256 00:12:12,356 --> 00:12:14,358 -♪ We're snuggled up together ♪ -After you. 257 00:12:14,442 --> 00:12:17,987 -After you, and after you. -Thank you. 258 00:12:18,070 --> 00:12:20,906 ♪ Let's take that road before us ♪ 259 00:12:20,990 --> 00:12:22,992 ♪ And sing a chorus or two ♪ 260 00:12:23,075 --> 00:12:24,827 -Say cheese! -[camera clicking] 261 00:12:24,910 --> 00:12:26,663 -[Oliver snarling] -[Roberta Putnam] Okay, now a normal... 262 00:12:26,746 --> 00:12:28,081 -[Oliver laughing] -[Roberta] A normal one. 263 00:12:28,164 --> 00:12:30,166 -Alright, okay, okay. [groaning] -[Roberta laughing] 264 00:12:30,249 --> 00:12:32,001 Lester, they're making faces. They're making faces. 265 00:12:32,084 --> 00:12:34,045 -Uh, d-don't answer, Lester. Don't answer. -[Roberta sighs] 266 00:12:34,128 --> 00:12:35,629 Seriously, guys, just... just one. 267 00:12:35,713 --> 00:12:37,173 -For the Christmas card. -Okay, alright. Okay. 268 00:12:37,256 --> 00:12:39,383 Oliver! Ugh, you got a second? 269 00:12:39,467 --> 00:12:41,385 -For you, Teddy, anytime. -D... [scoffs] 270 00:12:41,469 --> 00:12:44,680 -[Roberta] Our reservations are at 6:30! -I-I'll just be a minute. I promise. 271 00:12:44,764 --> 00:12:47,224 We don't have a puppet budget. 272 00:12:47,308 --> 00:12:49,101 Maybe two. Seven, tops. 273 00:12:50,311 --> 00:12:52,188 [Teddy Dimas] Just because it works for Lion King, 274 00:12:52,271 --> 00:12:53,939 doesn't mean our show needs puppets. 275 00:12:54,023 --> 00:12:56,650 We're doing a musical about the Shroud of Turin. 276 00:12:56,734 --> 00:12:58,861 We're on thin ice as it is. 277 00:12:58,944 --> 00:13:01,197 [♪ "Sleigh Ride" continues playing] 278 00:13:01,280 --> 00:13:03,408 -♪ Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up ♪ -[tenant] Hello there. 279 00:13:03,491 --> 00:13:04,909 ♪ Let's go ♪ 280 00:13:04,992 --> 00:13:07,411 [Charles] My agent sent me some script, Gladiator. 281 00:13:07,495 --> 00:13:09,705 It's between me and this guy, uh, Russell Crowe. 282 00:13:09,789 --> 00:13:12,917 -You like your chances? -Well, he's not gonna get it. 283 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:15,878 Listen to this. "Are you not entertained?" 284 00:13:15,961 --> 00:13:17,588 Whoa! So good. 285 00:13:17,671 --> 00:13:19,841 I always wanted to do chariot work. [imitating whip cracking] 286 00:13:19,924 --> 00:13:21,342 -[both chuckle] -Oh, hey! 287 00:13:21,425 --> 00:13:23,844 Hey, just the actor I was looking for. 288 00:13:23,928 --> 00:13:26,388 Here's a little gift for the holidays. 289 00:13:26,472 --> 00:13:28,974 And, uh, this will keep it fresh 'til you get it framed. 290 00:13:33,354 --> 00:13:34,355 [elevator dings] 291 00:13:34,438 --> 00:13:35,773 You're an actor? 292 00:13:38,234 --> 00:13:39,985 [♪ "Sleigh Ride" ends] 293 00:13:40,069 --> 00:13:41,070 [Lester sighing] 294 00:13:48,118 --> 00:13:50,246 An official ledger. Wow. 295 00:13:50,329 --> 00:13:53,332 [♪ Dramatic music playing] 296 00:13:54,917 --> 00:13:58,754 A little something extra for the kids. Should buy a lot of toys, Georgie, huh? 297 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:00,339 -Family appreciates it. -Okay. 298 00:14:00,422 --> 00:14:02,022 -Merry Christmas, boss! -Merry Christmas. 299 00:14:03,217 --> 00:14:04,552 [door closes] 300 00:14:04,635 --> 00:14:05,928 [Lester] Whoa, George. 301 00:14:06,011 --> 00:14:07,805 Are you holding out on me? 302 00:14:07,888 --> 00:14:10,015 I've seen you get those envelopes before. 303 00:14:10,099 --> 00:14:11,559 -I want in. -[George] Why? 304 00:14:11,642 --> 00:14:13,102 You don't need the money. 305 00:14:13,185 --> 00:14:15,563 Aren't you leaving any day now to go be a big star? 306 00:14:15,646 --> 00:14:18,440 That's a low blow, George. It's Christmas. 307 00:14:18,524 --> 00:14:20,109 Merry Christmas, Lester. 308 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:24,864 [♪ Foreboding orchestra music playing] 309 00:14:27,783 --> 00:14:28,951 [sighs] 310 00:14:31,453 --> 00:14:33,622 -[power tools whirring] -[hammer banging] 311 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:34,916 [worker 1] Hold on, hold on, wait. 312 00:14:34,999 --> 00:14:36,542 -Yeah. -[whirring continues] 313 00:14:36,625 --> 00:14:38,878 -[worker 2] You got it? -Yep. [grunting] 314 00:14:38,961 --> 00:14:40,462 [drill whirring] 315 00:14:41,005 --> 00:14:42,590 [worker 1] Wait, just keep that with the others. 316 00:14:42,673 --> 00:14:43,674 [worker 2] Got this? 317 00:14:43,757 --> 00:14:46,093 Never thought I'd live to see the day the Arconia 318 00:14:46,176 --> 00:14:48,387 has an automated elevator. 319 00:14:48,470 --> 00:14:52,641 I hate to see the elevator go, but I love to watch it leave. 320 00:14:52,725 --> 00:14:54,018 -What does that mean? -Nothing, Mother. 321 00:14:54,101 --> 00:14:55,978 Just from a technology advancement standpoint. 322 00:14:56,061 --> 00:14:57,938 Things are only getting worse. 323 00:14:58,022 --> 00:15:00,232 I remember when a beer cost you a dollar, 324 00:15:00,316 --> 00:15:04,194 you could smoke on planes, and pimps still dressed like pimps. 325 00:15:04,445 --> 00:15:06,365 -[Howard Morris] Mm-mm-mm. -[worker] Here you go. 326 00:15:08,449 --> 00:15:10,159 Lester. A word. 327 00:15:10,409 --> 00:15:12,286 [drill continues whirring] 328 00:15:12,369 --> 00:15:14,914 -[workers chattering] -[tools scraping] 329 00:15:14,997 --> 00:15:17,666 George, George, I... I know, with the new elevator 330 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:20,502 you might not need a second doorman, but I can't lose this job. 331 00:15:20,586 --> 00:15:22,547 I've got kids now, Rainey's finally getting traction 332 00:15:22,630 --> 00:15:25,507 with her career, but... but it's opera. It doesn't pay shit. 333 00:15:25,591 --> 00:15:28,231 -I mean, I'm... I'm happy here. -Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey! 334 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:32,765 There's someone I wanna introduce you to. 335 00:15:34,391 --> 00:15:35,935 -Come on. This way. -Wha... 336 00:15:36,018 --> 00:15:37,061 [Lester sighs] 337 00:15:37,144 --> 00:15:38,562 [door squeaking] 338 00:15:38,646 --> 00:15:39,772 After you. 339 00:15:39,855 --> 00:15:42,483 [♪ Mysterious music playing] 340 00:15:50,115 --> 00:15:52,618 Lester, this is Nicky Caccimelio. 341 00:15:52,701 --> 00:15:54,995 Whoa, you gonna hit me with that? 342 00:15:55,079 --> 00:15:56,080 What? 343 00:15:56,163 --> 00:15:57,247 Oh, no! I'm sorry. 344 00:15:57,331 --> 00:15:58,958 I'd never. Uh, I know better. 345 00:16:00,125 --> 00:16:02,795 I grew up across from your family's dry cleaners. 346 00:16:02,878 --> 00:16:04,463 Oh, no shit? You're from Flatbush? 347 00:16:05,714 --> 00:16:08,926 What do an Italian girl in tight jeans and Brooklyn got in common? 348 00:16:10,052 --> 00:16:12,513 -Flatbush? -Flatbush! That's it. 349 00:16:12,596 --> 00:16:14,473 -[chuckles] -[George laughing] 350 00:16:14,556 --> 00:16:15,557 Alright. 351 00:16:17,893 --> 00:16:19,019 Maybe. 352 00:16:19,103 --> 00:16:20,104 Mm. 353 00:16:21,563 --> 00:16:23,691 -What's going on? -I'm retiring. 354 00:16:23,774 --> 00:16:25,818 Which means we're gonna need someone new on the desk 355 00:16:25,901 --> 00:16:28,904 and someone new to help with Mr. Caccimelio. 356 00:16:28,988 --> 00:16:30,572 I know you need the money. 357 00:16:30,656 --> 00:16:32,491 And I know you love the building. 358 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:35,869 Consider this your big break. 359 00:16:35,953 --> 00:16:38,288 -Wait, are you serious? -Mm-hmm. 360 00:16:38,372 --> 00:16:39,373 [softly] Oh. 361 00:16:39,456 --> 00:16:42,167 [normal] Uh, wait. Uh, what... what do I have to do? 362 00:16:42,251 --> 00:16:45,254 -It's not like I need to... -Whoa, whoa, whoa, take it easy. 363 00:16:45,337 --> 00:16:46,714 Nothin' like that, okay? 364 00:16:46,797 --> 00:16:50,134 N-Not all the work is legal per se, but nobody's gettin' hurt. 365 00:16:50,217 --> 00:16:52,469 I got a place here in the Arconia. 366 00:16:52,553 --> 00:16:54,304 A little business on Saturday night. 367 00:16:54,388 --> 00:16:56,390 All you need to do is stay a little later, 368 00:16:56,473 --> 00:16:59,226 let a few people in, keep the night flowing. 369 00:17:00,352 --> 00:17:03,313 Capisce? Discreetly, of course. 370 00:17:03,397 --> 00:17:05,107 That doesn't seem bad. 371 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:07,317 I mean, I'm... I'm already good at letting people in. 372 00:17:07,401 --> 00:17:10,404 Right. That's right. 373 00:17:10,487 --> 00:17:12,072 Easy money. 374 00:17:12,156 --> 00:17:15,159 [♪ Foreboding orchestra music playing] 375 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:18,245 [Lester inhales sharply] 376 00:17:19,538 --> 00:17:20,831 [Lester clearing throat] 377 00:17:28,297 --> 00:17:29,923 Welcome to the family. 378 00:17:32,843 --> 00:17:34,887 [both laughing] 379 00:17:38,182 --> 00:17:40,267 Well, that's it. 380 00:17:41,268 --> 00:17:42,394 Just be careful. 381 00:17:42,478 --> 00:17:44,354 Let the people in, but keep your head down. 382 00:17:44,438 --> 00:17:45,856 The less you know, the better. 383 00:17:45,939 --> 00:17:47,649 Okay, yeah. Got it. 384 00:17:47,733 --> 00:17:48,734 You know... 385 00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:52,780 I wasn't so sure about you when you started. 386 00:17:52,863 --> 00:17:54,615 But you've really proven yourself. 387 00:17:55,866 --> 00:17:58,327 [sighs] Take care of my building, Lester. 388 00:17:58,410 --> 00:17:59,620 It's yours now. 389 00:18:01,371 --> 00:18:02,456 After you. 390 00:18:03,123 --> 00:18:04,124 [George chuckles] 391 00:18:04,208 --> 00:18:07,586 [♪ Gentle orchestra music playing] 392 00:18:12,925 --> 00:18:13,926 [elevator dings] 393 00:18:16,929 --> 00:18:19,848 -Good morning, Lester. -Morning, Ms. Folger. 394 00:18:19,932 --> 00:18:22,976 You forget to shave on your official first day? 395 00:18:23,060 --> 00:18:25,437 -I'm just trying something out. -Mm. 396 00:18:25,521 --> 00:18:27,898 I'll make sure your radiator's off when you get home. 397 00:18:27,981 --> 00:18:30,734 Well, thank you. You're right on top of things. 398 00:18:32,528 --> 00:18:33,529 Door! 399 00:18:33,612 --> 00:18:34,613 [Lester clears throat] 400 00:18:35,364 --> 00:18:36,448 After you. 401 00:18:36,532 --> 00:18:38,867 Uh, sorry about Gladiator, Mr. Savage. 402 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:40,035 [Charles] Not a problem. 403 00:18:40,119 --> 00:18:42,538 I'm auditioning for National Treasure. Third callback. 404 00:18:42,621 --> 00:18:44,749 It's between me and Nic Cage, but he's not gonna get it. 405 00:18:44,832 --> 00:18:47,459 -Not right. -Because you're a national treasure. 406 00:18:48,460 --> 00:18:49,586 Hey. 407 00:18:52,756 --> 00:18:55,425 [♪ Frantic orchestra music playing] 408 00:18:55,509 --> 00:18:57,511 [Nicky Caccimelio] There he is, there he is. 409 00:18:57,594 --> 00:18:58,846 Lester the jester. 410 00:18:58,929 --> 00:19:00,764 Hey, I like nicknames. 411 00:19:00,848 --> 00:19:02,475 -We'll work on it. Good work. -Thank you, boss. 412 00:19:02,558 --> 00:19:03,559 [drawer thuds] 413 00:19:03,809 --> 00:19:06,353 [♪ Frantic orchestra music continues] 414 00:19:14,403 --> 00:19:15,904 [sighs deeply] 415 00:19:17,531 --> 00:19:19,908 -Mrs. Morris. -Oh. Thank you, Lester. 416 00:19:19,992 --> 00:19:21,451 My son is a G. 417 00:19:21,535 --> 00:19:23,203 [Lester clearing throat] 418 00:19:23,287 --> 00:19:25,706 -Do you know about LGBT? -[Lester] Um... 419 00:19:25,789 --> 00:19:27,749 -He's the G. -Okay, Mother. 420 00:19:27,833 --> 00:19:30,669 And any other G would be lucky to have you, Howard. 421 00:19:31,795 --> 00:19:34,089 -You just need to find one. -And have grandkids. 422 00:19:34,173 --> 00:19:35,549 -Yeah. -Thank you, Lester. 423 00:19:35,632 --> 00:19:37,752 [Mrs. Morris] He could bring 'em to that Proud Parade. 424 00:19:39,970 --> 00:19:40,971 [door opening] 425 00:19:42,514 --> 00:19:44,266 [♪ Calm orchestra music playing] 426 00:19:46,185 --> 00:19:48,312 Here to see Nicky? Right this way. 427 00:20:03,160 --> 00:20:04,328 -[door opens] -[Uma Heller] Lester! 428 00:20:04,411 --> 00:20:05,871 -[Bunny Folger] Lester! -[Uma] Lester! 429 00:20:05,954 --> 00:20:07,956 There's a creep outside preying on beautiful women. 430 00:20:08,040 --> 00:20:09,625 -We had to run for our lives. -Oh! 431 00:20:10,459 --> 00:20:12,294 I can't believe you still got that thing. 432 00:20:12,377 --> 00:20:14,213 [Uma] Oh, Lester and his crank. 433 00:20:14,338 --> 00:20:17,591 Piece of Arconia history. As long as I'm here, it'll be, too. 434 00:20:17,674 --> 00:20:18,675 [Uma sighs] 435 00:20:20,594 --> 00:20:22,971 [♪ Poignant orchestra music playing] 436 00:20:24,014 --> 00:20:26,808 [Mabel and friends chattering and laughing] 437 00:20:26,892 --> 00:20:28,018 [Tim Kono] Just like this. 438 00:20:28,101 --> 00:20:29,686 -Where? -Like, in a box. 439 00:20:29,770 --> 00:20:31,688 You kids better not get too crazy tonight. 440 00:20:31,772 --> 00:20:33,190 I don't wanna have to come up there. 441 00:20:33,273 --> 00:20:35,067 The wine is for cooking. 442 00:20:35,150 --> 00:20:37,736 Sure, a nice boxed wine reduction. 443 00:20:37,819 --> 00:20:40,948 How many guests are we expecting at this, uh, formal dinner party? 444 00:20:41,031 --> 00:20:43,951 Just Althea, Tim, and a few friends from Bayport. 445 00:20:44,034 --> 00:20:46,662 Maybe don't say "Bayport" if you want to put Lester at ease. 446 00:20:46,745 --> 00:20:48,247 Hey, no hating on B-Port, rich boy. 447 00:20:48,330 --> 00:20:52,626 Lester, if a few other people come with "cooking supplies"... 448 00:20:52,709 --> 00:20:54,503 [chuckles] ...um, they're with us. 449 00:20:54,586 --> 00:20:55,879 Sorry if it's a lot of people. 450 00:20:55,963 --> 00:20:57,047 Don't worry. 451 00:20:57,130 --> 00:20:59,675 I remember when you didn't have any friends. 452 00:20:59,758 --> 00:21:01,635 And look at you now. [clicking tongue] 453 00:21:01,718 --> 00:21:04,137 -Hm. Look at me now. Oh. -Look at you now, Mabel. 454 00:21:07,266 --> 00:21:09,226 [distant siren wailing] 455 00:21:09,309 --> 00:21:11,019 It's my anniversary. 456 00:21:11,103 --> 00:21:14,773 No shit. Congrats. I love love. 457 00:21:14,856 --> 00:21:16,191 Me, too. 458 00:21:16,275 --> 00:21:19,194 Thing is, I... I promised my wife we could go out to dinner tonight. 459 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:21,280 Ladies love a dinner. [chuckles] 460 00:21:21,363 --> 00:21:24,574 Ah, right, but it's Saturday. 461 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:27,744 Exactly, uh, so I-I thought maybe I could take the night off. 462 00:21:27,828 --> 00:21:29,621 No, no, no. No can do, Lester. 463 00:21:29,705 --> 00:21:30,872 I need you there. 464 00:21:30,956 --> 00:21:33,792 But you know what ladies also love? 465 00:21:33,875 --> 00:21:36,878 Sunday brunch. Huh? 466 00:21:36,962 --> 00:21:38,088 [Lester sighs] 467 00:21:39,381 --> 00:21:43,010 You know, maybe it's time I finish up. 468 00:21:43,093 --> 00:21:46,263 My kids are in college now. I've been saving. 469 00:21:46,346 --> 00:21:48,265 I really don't need extra money anymore. 470 00:21:48,348 --> 00:21:50,851 That's not really how it works, Lester. 471 00:21:50,934 --> 00:21:54,187 You go when it's convenient for you. 472 00:21:54,271 --> 00:21:56,565 Remind me who put your kids through college? 473 00:21:56,648 --> 00:21:59,192 -I'm the reason you have anything. -[sighs] 474 00:21:59,276 --> 00:22:02,738 So, you are gonna stay behind that desk 475 00:22:02,821 --> 00:22:05,198 until I say you're done. 476 00:22:05,282 --> 00:22:06,992 [♪ Somber music playing] 477 00:22:07,075 --> 00:22:08,744 Happy anniversary. 478 00:22:10,495 --> 00:22:12,080 -Sure. -Okay. 479 00:22:14,249 --> 00:22:16,251 [sighs deeply] 480 00:22:19,629 --> 00:22:22,090 [phone ringing] 481 00:22:22,174 --> 00:22:23,175 Front desk. 482 00:22:24,509 --> 00:22:27,012 [Oliver groaning] 483 00:22:27,095 --> 00:22:28,889 Mr. Putnam? 484 00:22:28,972 --> 00:22:32,768 Lester, can you run me a bath? 485 00:22:32,851 --> 00:22:35,562 And then check to see if Roberta took the toaster. 486 00:22:35,645 --> 00:22:36,938 We're gonna need that. 487 00:22:37,022 --> 00:22:39,649 Oh, no, that's the one thing I'm not allowed to help with. 488 00:22:39,733 --> 00:22:41,777 Uh, it's really frowned on. 489 00:22:42,778 --> 00:22:45,238 If I died right now, 490 00:22:45,322 --> 00:22:47,991 do you think I'd make it onto the Tony "In Memoriam"? 491 00:22:49,076 --> 00:22:50,660 Answer carefully, I'm... 492 00:22:51,787 --> 00:22:53,080 I'm very fragile. 493 00:22:56,708 --> 00:22:58,710 Yes, she... she took all the vases. 494 00:22:59,503 --> 00:23:02,297 Oh, God, Lester. 495 00:23:02,381 --> 00:23:04,007 I'm gonna die alone. 496 00:23:04,091 --> 00:23:05,509 [breathing heavily] 497 00:23:05,592 --> 00:23:07,803 In this apartment I fought so hard to keep. 498 00:23:09,137 --> 00:23:11,014 -Vase-less. -[Lester] Come on. 499 00:23:11,098 --> 00:23:13,725 You got plenty of time to turn things around. 500 00:23:13,809 --> 00:23:15,644 You hear about Harrison Ford? 501 00:23:15,727 --> 00:23:17,229 What? 502 00:23:17,312 --> 00:23:18,897 Another plane crash? 503 00:23:20,649 --> 00:23:22,818 See, that's how you get on the "In Memoriam." 504 00:23:22,901 --> 00:23:24,653 I don't know about that. 505 00:23:24,736 --> 00:23:27,114 I just know it took him a while to figure it out. 506 00:23:27,197 --> 00:23:29,616 You're a late bloomer, Mr. Putnam. 507 00:23:29,699 --> 00:23:30,992 Just like me. 508 00:23:31,076 --> 00:23:33,412 A couple of kids with our whole life ahead of us. 509 00:23:35,622 --> 00:23:36,623 You know... 510 00:23:38,250 --> 00:23:42,003 if you leave these on the table, they're just gonna wither away. 511 00:23:42,087 --> 00:23:43,380 But if you care for 'em... 512 00:23:44,381 --> 00:23:45,966 put 'em in water... 513 00:23:47,884 --> 00:23:51,888 give 'em some sun, they'll bounce right back. 514 00:23:52,722 --> 00:23:53,890 [chuckles softly] 515 00:23:56,184 --> 00:23:57,894 You're very wise, Lester. 516 00:23:57,978 --> 00:23:59,980 [♪ Gentle melancholy music playing] 517 00:24:02,649 --> 00:24:04,651 You know, I'm glad you're here. 518 00:24:05,527 --> 00:24:06,987 Don't worry. 519 00:24:07,070 --> 00:24:10,615 I just found out today I'm not going anywhere. 520 00:24:15,787 --> 00:24:17,789 -[bird wings flapping] -[ambient city street noise] 521 00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:20,500 [people chattering] 522 00:24:21,084 --> 00:24:22,085 [Lester] After you. 523 00:24:23,336 --> 00:24:24,546 After you. 524 00:24:24,629 --> 00:24:26,798 [indistinct chatter] 525 00:24:28,258 --> 00:24:29,259 After you. 526 00:24:33,013 --> 00:24:36,516 Isn't it nice to have all these people walk past you without noticing? 527 00:24:36,600 --> 00:24:39,603 Yeah, welcome to life as a postmenopausal woman. 528 00:24:39,686 --> 00:24:40,687 [Uma] Ugh. 529 00:24:40,770 --> 00:24:42,481 Have a good day, girls. 530 00:24:44,983 --> 00:24:47,986 [♪ Emotive orchestra music playing] 531 00:24:52,491 --> 00:24:54,951 -[people chattering] -[indistinct radio chatter] 532 00:24:56,495 --> 00:24:58,079 -[Howard crying] -It's okay. 533 00:24:59,080 --> 00:25:01,583 -You're gonna be okay. -Thanks, Lester. 534 00:25:04,211 --> 00:25:05,545 [Nicky] Alright, Lester. 535 00:25:07,255 --> 00:25:09,090 -Another big night, huh? -Mm. 536 00:25:09,174 --> 00:25:12,010 Now, listen, it's a little heavier tonight, okay? 537 00:25:13,011 --> 00:25:14,888 -Buy something shiny for the missus. -Yeah. 538 00:25:14,971 --> 00:25:16,056 -Alright? -Yeah, yeah, sure. 539 00:25:16,139 --> 00:25:18,517 You know wives, they're like ravens. They go crazy for that stuff. Huh? 540 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:19,809 -Yeah. Yeah, thanks. -Alright. 541 00:25:19,893 --> 00:25:20,894 Mm-hmm. 542 00:25:22,771 --> 00:25:23,772 [sighs] 543 00:25:23,855 --> 00:25:26,483 [Charles] You, give me your address and I'll send you a check for it! Geez. 544 00:25:26,566 --> 00:25:28,151 Hey! Hey! You okay, Mr. Savage? 545 00:25:28,235 --> 00:25:29,945 -Yeah. -You're short! You need to pay! 546 00:25:30,028 --> 00:25:31,571 We came in from Atlantic City. 547 00:25:31,655 --> 00:25:33,949 -He says I owe him a hundred and a half. -It's 400! 548 00:25:34,032 --> 00:25:36,910 Four hundred?! What'd we do? Go by way of the Brooklyn Bridge? 549 00:25:36,993 --> 00:25:38,203 Aw. 550 00:25:38,286 --> 00:25:40,080 [traffic noise] Here. Here, here. 551 00:25:40,163 --> 00:25:41,248 Thanks, Lester. 552 00:25:41,331 --> 00:25:42,332 [car horn honking] 553 00:25:42,415 --> 00:25:44,543 Ah! I had a bad night. It happens. 554 00:25:44,626 --> 00:25:46,086 No judgment, Mr. Savage. 555 00:25:46,169 --> 00:25:48,380 Uh, you'll bounce back soon. You're Brazzos. 556 00:25:48,463 --> 00:25:51,132 No, Lester, I used to be Brazzos. 557 00:25:51,216 --> 00:25:55,303 Eight to 10 million people used to tune in every Thursday night to watch me. 558 00:25:55,387 --> 00:25:59,975 I had an anatomically correct McDonald's Happy Meal action figure. 559 00:26:00,058 --> 00:26:03,520 I had two girlfriends at the same time. 560 00:26:03,603 --> 00:26:05,272 And that was before it was cool. 561 00:26:06,189 --> 00:26:07,983 And those auditions I go on? 562 00:26:08,066 --> 00:26:09,859 They're not auditions, Lester. 563 00:26:09,943 --> 00:26:12,153 They're... they're courtesy calls. 564 00:26:12,237 --> 00:26:14,239 Here, here. Here's a deck of cards from the Nugget. 565 00:26:14,322 --> 00:26:15,782 You keep 'em. I don't want 'em. 566 00:26:15,865 --> 00:26:18,660 You know, you just need one thing to go right, 567 00:26:18,743 --> 00:26:20,954 and, uh, you'll bounce back. 568 00:26:21,037 --> 00:26:22,831 Hey, you know Harrison Ford? 569 00:26:22,914 --> 00:26:24,916 Oh, don't mention Harrison Ford to me. 570 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:27,252 He beat me out for Secret Life of Pets 2. 571 00:26:27,335 --> 00:26:29,129 Well, he was a late bloomer. 572 00:26:29,212 --> 00:26:30,797 Maybe you are, too. 573 00:26:32,424 --> 00:26:33,425 Ah. 574 00:26:33,508 --> 00:26:35,218 It's getting pretty late, Lester. 575 00:26:35,635 --> 00:26:37,763 -[fire alarm blaring] -[Lester] Let's keep safe, everybody! 576 00:26:37,846 --> 00:26:38,888 Let's keep safe! 577 00:26:38,972 --> 00:26:40,682 Let's go, let's go! We don't know if it's a fire... 578 00:26:40,765 --> 00:26:42,350 Is this really necessary, Lester? 579 00:26:42,434 --> 00:26:44,520 It took four people to get Winnie down ten flights of stairs. 580 00:26:44,603 --> 00:26:47,147 Not sure what to tell you, Mr. Putnam. We're figuring it out. 581 00:26:47,230 --> 00:26:49,983 Most folks are headed to Librizzi's, if you wanna join. 582 00:26:50,066 --> 00:26:52,402 Oh, it's hard to get a table there, but okay. 583 00:26:52,485 --> 00:26:54,071 [Lester] Okay, come on, keep moving, please. 584 00:26:54,154 --> 00:26:55,822 [clapping hands] Please keep moving. Come on. 585 00:26:55,905 --> 00:26:57,699 Come on, a little hustle, a little hustle. 586 00:26:57,782 --> 00:27:00,744 [Charles] [over speaker] Welcome to Only Murders in the Building, 587 00:27:00,827 --> 00:27:02,871 a true crime podcast. 588 00:27:02,954 --> 00:27:06,625 I'm your host, Charles-Haden Savage. 589 00:27:06,708 --> 00:27:08,293 A murder. 590 00:27:08,376 --> 00:27:11,087 The killer must've walked right past my desk. 591 00:27:11,171 --> 00:27:13,423 No, it's not your fault! 592 00:27:13,506 --> 00:27:15,675 One murder in 30 years? 593 00:27:15,759 --> 00:27:19,220 [♪ Dramatic music playing] 594 00:27:23,350 --> 00:27:24,476 Four? 595 00:27:25,477 --> 00:27:27,187 Oh, honey, I'm not gonna lie to you. 596 00:27:28,063 --> 00:27:30,106 Four is a lot of murders. 597 00:27:30,190 --> 00:27:33,568 I know. Might be time I get some help. 598 00:27:33,652 --> 00:27:34,736 Yeah, yeah. 599 00:27:37,197 --> 00:27:38,657 Okay, Randall. 600 00:27:39,783 --> 00:27:42,619 Today is gonna be a big day of training. 601 00:27:42,702 --> 00:27:45,163 You're starting on a crazy week, though. 602 00:27:45,246 --> 00:27:47,707 -We have a wedding. -A wedding? 603 00:27:49,042 --> 00:27:52,629 Do you know if they're having a DJ or a band? 604 00:27:52,712 --> 00:27:55,548 'Cause I... I gig. 605 00:27:55,632 --> 00:27:57,759 Upright bass. It's what I play. 606 00:27:59,010 --> 00:28:00,845 It's actually my plan in life. 607 00:28:00,929 --> 00:28:04,933 Not this doorman... stuff. 608 00:28:05,016 --> 00:28:06,476 No offense. 609 00:28:07,185 --> 00:28:10,146 [♪ Plucky music playing] 610 00:28:11,106 --> 00:28:13,608 You're not just opening doors for tenants. 611 00:28:13,692 --> 00:28:17,112 You're sending them into the world or you're welcoming them back home. 612 00:28:17,195 --> 00:28:20,907 Your job is to not miss one detail, no matter how small. 613 00:28:22,701 --> 00:28:24,327 Years of notes in here. 614 00:28:27,122 --> 00:28:28,748 -What's that? -It's nothing. 615 00:28:29,833 --> 00:28:31,793 But if a man comes in with a white gardenia, 616 00:28:31,876 --> 00:28:34,212 you don't talk to him. Only me, okay? 617 00:28:34,295 --> 00:28:37,340 -You don't wanna get involved. Got it? -Okay. 618 00:28:37,424 --> 00:28:39,551 -You're gonna love being married. -[Lester] You see it all, working here. 619 00:28:39,634 --> 00:28:42,721 You're here for their highest highs and their lowest lows. 620 00:28:42,804 --> 00:28:45,223 And if you're lucky like me, 621 00:28:45,306 --> 00:28:47,559 you'll blink and fall in love with the place. 622 00:28:50,520 --> 00:28:52,230 These buildings? 623 00:28:52,313 --> 00:28:55,442 They could've switched to automatic doors years ago. 624 00:28:55,525 --> 00:28:59,279 But they kept the doorman. Always a doorman. 625 00:29:01,614 --> 00:29:05,994 But I think doing this job, you become part of a shared story. 626 00:29:06,995 --> 00:29:11,207 The story of the building, and all of the people inside. 627 00:29:11,291 --> 00:29:13,918 [sirens wailing] 628 00:29:14,002 --> 00:29:17,005 There's something important about the simple role we play. 629 00:29:18,131 --> 00:29:22,260 It's hard to put into words, but I think you'd feel it if we were gone. 630 00:29:23,261 --> 00:29:24,596 [Oliver] It's just so bizarre. 631 00:29:25,722 --> 00:29:27,307 I can't believe he's gone. 632 00:29:27,390 --> 00:29:29,809 [phone chiming] 633 00:29:29,893 --> 00:29:32,687 Guys, the police report just came in. 634 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:35,064 [group] Accidental death? 635 00:29:35,148 --> 00:29:36,983 I mean, the guy fills a fountain with blood 636 00:29:37,066 --> 00:29:38,860 in the most murderous building in New York, 637 00:29:38,943 --> 00:29:41,112 and they say it's accidental? 638 00:29:41,196 --> 00:29:43,698 So, we just assumed murder? 639 00:29:43,782 --> 00:29:47,285 Well, believe it or not, Mabel, most old men do drop dead. 640 00:29:47,368 --> 00:29:49,245 We youngins should be prepared 641 00:29:49,329 --> 00:29:51,956 for Charles to do the same in the next two to four. 642 00:29:52,040 --> 00:29:53,458 Excuse me? My doctor says 643 00:29:53,541 --> 00:29:55,710 I have the resting heart rate of a dairy cow. 644 00:29:55,794 --> 00:29:57,671 -[Oliver groans] -See, a bovine has, uh, four stomachs, 645 00:29:57,754 --> 00:29:58,755 but one heart, 646 00:29:58,838 --> 00:30:00,757 and stress can actually regulate. 647 00:30:00,840 --> 00:30:02,550 Or we could just kill him now. 648 00:30:05,136 --> 00:30:07,430 [♪ Pensive music playing] 649 00:30:07,514 --> 00:30:09,516 [Mabel] It feels weird. 650 00:30:09,599 --> 00:30:13,394 I mean, I guess someone could just die in our building. 651 00:30:13,478 --> 00:30:16,397 So, what, there's no story here? 652 00:30:16,481 --> 00:30:18,066 It's alright. 653 00:30:18,149 --> 00:30:19,609 [panting] 654 00:30:19,692 --> 00:30:20,902 There is no story. 655 00:30:20,985 --> 00:30:22,612 [crank clanking] 656 00:30:22,695 --> 00:30:24,531 I'm the guy who held the door. 657 00:30:25,532 --> 00:30:26,972 -[water splashing] -[Lester grunting] 658 00:30:28,576 --> 00:30:32,080 For us doormen, it's never about us. 659 00:30:32,163 --> 00:30:33,623 [coughing] 660 00:30:33,706 --> 00:30:35,750 You know what I used to say over and over? 661 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:38,878 What was it he used to say when he'd opened the door for us? 662 00:30:39,796 --> 00:30:41,673 After you. After you. 663 00:30:41,756 --> 00:30:43,800 After you. After you. 664 00:30:43,883 --> 00:30:45,177 -"Watch your step!" -That's right. 665 00:30:45,260 --> 00:30:46,386 -"Watch your step." -That was it. 666 00:30:46,469 --> 00:30:48,263 -Yeah, yeah. -God. 667 00:30:48,346 --> 00:30:50,640 Enough of me yapping. 668 00:30:50,723 --> 00:30:53,101 I got a job to go do. 669 00:30:53,184 --> 00:30:54,394 [grunting] 670 00:30:54,477 --> 00:30:56,145 [kiss smacking] Ciao. 671 00:30:56,229 --> 00:30:59,524 [♪ Dramatic somber music playing] 672 00:31:03,152 --> 00:31:04,153 [metallic clang] 673 00:31:06,114 --> 00:31:09,659 [♪ "There Will Never Be Another You" by Frances Faye playing] 674 00:31:09,742 --> 00:31:13,788 ♪ There will be many other nights like this ♪ 675 00:31:15,582 --> 00:31:19,502 ♪ And I'll be standing here with someone new ♪ 676 00:31:21,462 --> 00:31:24,716 ♪ There will be other songs to sing ♪ 677 00:31:24,799 --> 00:31:27,635 ♪ Another fall, another spring ♪ 678 00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:31,347 ♪ But there will never be another you ♪ 679 00:31:33,725 --> 00:31:37,896 ♪ There will be other lips that I may kiss ♪ 680 00:31:39,564 --> 00:31:43,067 ♪ But they won't thrill me like yours used to do ♪ 681 00:31:44,152 --> 00:31:47,071 ♪ If there will never ♪ 682 00:31:47,488 --> 00:31:50,617 ♪ Ever be a... ♪ 683 00:31:51,326 --> 00:31:53,077 ♪ Another you ♪ 684 00:31:58,082 --> 00:31:59,083 [♪ song ends] 685 00:31:59,167 --> 00:32:02,086 [♪ Fanfare playing]