1 00:00:10,080 --> 00:00:11,830 Previously on Fellow Travelers... 2 00:00:12,030 --> 00:00:15,670 - Who do you belong to? - To Hawkins Fuller. 3 00:00:15,870 --> 00:00:17,000 {\i1}You miss the Senate beat. 4 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:19,040 Don't you know I'm supposed to be the Jackie Robinson 5 00:00:19,240 --> 00:00:20,470 of journalism? 6 00:00:20,670 --> 00:00:21,870 We've begun issuing summons 7 00:00:22,070 --> 00:00:26,610 to those reported or suspected of homosexuality. 8 00:00:26,810 --> 00:00:29,520 I think the Army needs to be investigated. 9 00:00:29,720 --> 00:00:33,250 And when we do, they won't dare to touch you. 10 00:00:33,450 --> 00:00:35,350 We have unearthed espionage activity 11 00:00:35,550 --> 00:00:38,520 at the Army's Fort Monmouth radar laboratories. 12 00:00:38,720 --> 00:00:40,890 Has it occurred to you that the three men leading 13 00:00:41,090 --> 00:00:43,400 {\i1}the Christian crusade against communism 14 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:44,730 are all bachelors? 15 00:00:44,930 --> 00:00:46,470 They've been saying all sorts of things about me. 16 00:00:46,670 --> 00:00:47,830 {\i1}Nothing sticks. 17 00:00:48,030 --> 00:00:50,100 The Senator performed sodomy on me. 18 00:00:50,300 --> 00:00:52,310 You need an AIDS test. 19 00:00:52,510 --> 00:00:54,860 Okay. You can roll up your sleeve now. 20 00:00:55,390 --> 00:00:57,990 *** 21 00:02:16,960 --> 00:02:18,140 *** 22 00:02:24,910 --> 00:02:27,680 *** 23 00:02:34,120 --> 00:02:36,330 *** 24 00:02:43,370 --> 00:02:44,570 Your coat, sir. 25 00:02:53,940 --> 00:02:55,240 *** 26 00:03:01,520 --> 00:03:03,720 *** 27 00:03:07,520 --> 00:03:10,930 *** 28 00:03:19,670 --> 00:03:22,940 *** 29 00:03:24,440 --> 00:03:25,740 Merry Christmas. 30 00:03:27,010 --> 00:03:28,310 Ho, ho, ho! 31 00:03:47,330 --> 00:03:48,700 Jesus Christ. 32 00:03:49,500 --> 00:03:50,580 He came out of nowhere. 33 00:03:50,780 --> 00:03:53,690 - I couldn't do anything. - Oh, my God. 34 00:03:53,890 --> 00:03:56,760 Please, folks. There's nothing you can do. 35 00:03:56,960 --> 00:03:58,020 Stay back, everyone. 36 00:03:58,220 --> 00:04:00,080 It wasn't my fault, I swear. 37 00:04:01,780 --> 00:04:03,030 We're talking about a governor 38 00:04:03,230 --> 00:04:08,570 who supports the far right fascist Prop 64. 39 00:04:08,770 --> 00:04:10,640 He's as passionate about his left wing politics 40 00:04:10,840 --> 00:04:12,170 as he was about McCarthy. 41 00:04:12,370 --> 00:04:15,140 ...AIDS patients into quarantine or let us die. 42 00:04:15,340 --> 00:04:17,140 Jerome. Hawk. 43 00:04:17,340 --> 00:04:18,180 - Hey. - Hey. 44 00:04:18,380 --> 00:04:19,710 - Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 45 00:04:19,910 --> 00:04:20,780 ...like last year. 46 00:04:20,980 --> 00:04:22,420 Making his right-wing voters happy. 47 00:04:22,620 --> 00:04:25,620 They're worried these bills will give legal sanction to... 48 00:04:25,820 --> 00:04:28,200 He lives with us. Former student. 49 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:30,240 Homeless when I met him. 50 00:04:31,170 --> 00:04:32,120 You want a refill? 51 00:04:32,320 --> 00:04:34,780 Oh, yeah, just diet soda. 52 00:04:35,810 --> 00:04:37,700 I'm more or less sober. 53 00:04:37,900 --> 00:04:39,970 Ain't that like being more or less pregnant? 54 00:04:41,700 --> 00:04:43,640 - Come on. - Which is neither. 55 00:04:43,840 --> 00:04:45,940 They're just the louder voice. 56 00:04:46,140 --> 00:04:48,840 How are things going over there? 57 00:04:49,040 --> 00:04:51,040 No, his sister gave me my marching orders. 58 00:04:51,240 --> 00:04:52,810 He needs to rest, but he thinks 59 00:04:53,010 --> 00:04:54,900 he's leading a revolution. 60 00:04:57,570 --> 00:04:58,730 Thanks. 61 00:04:59,470 --> 00:05:01,070 Tim says you got tested. 62 00:05:01,740 --> 00:05:04,190 - Did you hear? - Not yet. 63 00:05:07,340 --> 00:05:08,230 I'm not worried. 64 00:05:08,430 --> 00:05:10,360 That bullshit doesn't work anymore. 65 00:05:10,560 --> 00:05:12,160 Go fuck yourself, my friend. 66 00:05:12,360 --> 00:05:15,880 Watch your fucking language in my house. 67 00:05:17,550 --> 00:05:22,840 Baby, I need you to run out and grab another 12 pack. 68 00:05:23,040 --> 00:05:26,480 Everyone is staying to watch that bitch on 60 Minutes. 69 00:05:26,680 --> 00:05:29,060 Our old friend, Roy Cohn. 70 00:05:31,470 --> 00:05:32,490 Mmm. 71 00:05:32,690 --> 00:05:33,840 Love you, baby. 72 00:05:39,580 --> 00:05:41,180 You're a changed man. 73 00:05:42,310 --> 00:05:43,280 Jealous? 74 00:05:45,710 --> 00:05:47,830 I'll go grab us some more beers. 75 00:05:48,030 --> 00:05:50,240 ...the conservatives being as loud as they are. 76 00:05:50,440 --> 00:05:52,410 Justifying every hateful thing they do 77 00:05:52,610 --> 00:05:54,470 with the fucking Bible. 78 00:05:54,670 --> 00:05:56,490 - Sorry. - Someone needs to be louder. 79 00:05:57,490 --> 00:05:59,810 Someone who is on the right side of things. 80 00:06:00,010 --> 00:06:01,110 Someone should go in there 81 00:06:01,310 --> 00:06:02,920 - and get in old George's ear. - Oh, I'd be glad to. 82 00:06:03,120 --> 00:06:05,050 Called the governor's office a dozen times. 83 00:06:05,250 --> 00:06:06,820 But can we get in to actually see someone, 84 00:06:07,020 --> 00:06:08,150 his chief of staff? 85 00:06:08,350 --> 00:06:10,470 If he makes the appointment, we can. 86 00:06:11,610 --> 00:06:12,790 What appointment am I making? 87 00:06:12,990 --> 00:06:14,230 We're going to talk about it later. 88 00:06:14,430 --> 00:06:16,400 We should draw up a list of demands. 89 00:06:16,600 --> 00:06:18,030 Impetuous youth. 90 00:06:18,230 --> 00:06:19,300 Minorities are the largest group 91 00:06:19,500 --> 00:06:20,270 affected by AIDS. 92 00:06:20,470 --> 00:06:22,120 Right. 93 00:06:39,500 --> 00:06:40,720 Yeah, I feel great. 94 00:06:40,920 --> 00:06:42,300 {\i1}I'm in total remission. 95 00:06:42,540 --> 00:06:43,490 Liar. 96 00:06:43,690 --> 00:06:46,190 {\i1}Are you dying of AIDS? 97 00:06:46,390 --> 00:06:47,260 {\i1}Well, no, 98 00:06:47,460 --> 00:06:49,560 {\i1}- I do not have AIDS. - Come on. 99 00:06:49,760 --> 00:06:51,400 {\i1}You know why people ask? 100 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:52,770 Sure. Of course. 101 00:06:52,970 --> 00:06:54,430 They wanna know if you are a homosexual. 102 00:06:54,630 --> 00:06:58,000 {\i1}Anybody who knows me, the way my mind works, 103 00:06:58,200 --> 00:07:01,040 {\i1}would have an awfully hard time reconciling that 104 00:07:01,240 --> 00:07:05,280 {\i1}with any kind of homosexuality. 105 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:08,550 {\i1}In other words, every facet of my personality, 106 00:07:08,750 --> 00:07:10,980 {\i1}my aggressiveness, my toughness, 107 00:07:11,180 --> 00:07:15,490 {\i1}is totally incompatible with anything homosexual. 108 00:07:15,690 --> 00:07:17,860 * Christmas music 109 00:07:18,060 --> 00:07:19,420 That's a festive sweater, Miss Addison. 110 00:07:19,630 --> 00:07:20,580 Thank you, Mr. Fuller. 111 00:07:31,790 --> 00:07:34,190 * suspenseful music 112 00:07:46,840 --> 00:07:47,990 Come in. 113 00:07:48,190 --> 00:07:49,150 Mr. Fuller, may I have a word 114 00:07:49,350 --> 00:07:50,590 about this afternoon's meeting? 115 00:07:50,790 --> 00:07:52,010 Please. 116 00:07:54,310 --> 00:07:56,830 Did you find it? I put it in your desk. 117 00:07:57,030 --> 00:07:59,130 Looks like I finally have a date with Mr. Right. 118 00:07:59,330 --> 00:08:01,080 Or should I say Mr. Right-Wing? 119 00:08:02,850 --> 00:08:04,290 Did Miss Addison see it? 120 00:08:04,920 --> 00:08:06,540 She hadn't come in yet. 121 00:08:06,740 --> 00:08:08,770 Do you think Morton knows? 122 00:08:08,970 --> 00:08:10,810 No. The boss is always the last to know. 123 00:08:11,010 --> 00:08:12,040 And they only tell them 124 00:08:12,240 --> 00:08:14,110 if the subject is recommended for separation. 125 00:08:14,310 --> 00:08:16,720 - When's the interview? - Tomorrow. 126 00:08:16,920 --> 00:08:18,470 They don't waste time, do they? 127 00:08:19,600 --> 00:08:21,140 Better get back out there. 128 00:08:21,740 --> 00:08:23,170 Miss Johnson. 129 00:08:24,310 --> 00:08:26,890 I appreciate what you did. 130 00:08:27,090 --> 00:08:28,860 Chalk it up to the Christmas spirit. 131 00:08:29,060 --> 00:08:30,460 They'll be watching you. 132 00:08:30,660 --> 00:08:32,080 - Be careful. - Yeah. 133 00:08:38,450 --> 00:08:39,990 *** 134 00:08:44,990 --> 00:08:46,430 Mr. Morton to see you. 135 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:51,250 - Fuller. - Sir. 136 00:08:51,450 --> 00:08:54,590 About your report into the Fort Monmouth investigation, 137 00:08:54,790 --> 00:08:55,950 my position hasn't changed. 138 00:08:56,150 --> 00:08:57,220 With all due respect, sir, 139 00:08:57,420 --> 00:08:59,930 McCarthy and Cohn have crossed a line. 140 00:09:00,130 --> 00:09:01,530 What, going after engineers 141 00:09:01,730 --> 00:09:04,000 doing honorable work for our nation's military? 142 00:09:04,200 --> 00:09:05,100 I don't disagree with you, 143 00:09:05,300 --> 00:09:06,160 but the department can't afford 144 00:09:06,360 --> 00:09:07,370 to draw fire from McCarthy. 145 00:09:07,570 --> 00:09:09,900 Not with the M Unit cleaning house. 146 00:09:10,100 --> 00:09:11,470 We're understaffed, morale is low. 147 00:09:11,670 --> 00:09:12,500 That's exactly why we need 148 00:09:12,710 --> 00:09:14,040 to exert our position with more force. 149 00:09:14,240 --> 00:09:15,170 We're under attack. 150 00:09:15,370 --> 00:09:16,910 Don't rock the boat, Fuller. 151 00:09:17,110 --> 00:09:18,080 You're doing well. 152 00:09:18,280 --> 00:09:20,360 I see a foreign posting in your future. 153 00:09:21,100 --> 00:09:22,950 Look, my car is waiting. 154 00:09:23,150 --> 00:09:24,380 Change your mind about tonight. 155 00:09:24,580 --> 00:09:26,990 - Well... - Just a little holiday soiree. 156 00:09:27,190 --> 00:09:28,650 Just bureau heads and their wives, 157 00:09:28,850 --> 00:09:29,820 if they have them. 158 00:09:30,020 --> 00:09:31,790 Actually, sir, my schedule just cleared up. 159 00:09:31,990 --> 00:09:34,790 - I can make it after all. - Terrific. 160 00:09:34,990 --> 00:09:37,560 You know, Edna will be delighted. 161 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:39,230 I'm looking forward to it. 162 00:09:43,820 --> 00:09:45,590 * suspenseful music 163 00:09:49,620 --> 00:09:52,090 *** 164 00:09:54,360 --> 00:09:56,410 - Hello. - Hello, Helen. 165 00:09:56,610 --> 00:09:58,150 Is Lucy home? 166 00:09:58,350 --> 00:10:00,150 Congratulations on your nuptials, Joe. 167 00:10:00,350 --> 00:10:02,620 I'm sure Jean will make you very happy. 168 00:10:02,820 --> 00:10:04,160 She will. I just didn't understand 169 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:06,290 that once you're married, they're always around. 170 00:10:08,030 --> 00:10:09,090 Stick around, son. 171 00:10:09,290 --> 00:10:10,560 Keep the libations flowing. 172 00:10:10,760 --> 00:10:11,900 'Tis the season. 173 00:10:12,100 --> 00:10:14,780 You can trust him, fellas. A good Catholic boy. 174 00:10:16,380 --> 00:10:17,700 Joe, I got word last night 175 00:10:17,900 --> 00:10:21,110 of a memo being prepared at the Pentagon by John Adams, 176 00:10:21,310 --> 00:10:22,610 Army's legal counsel, 177 00:10:22,810 --> 00:10:24,810 detailing all of Cohn's badgering 178 00:10:25,010 --> 00:10:26,340 on behalf of David Schine. 179 00:10:26,540 --> 00:10:28,050 Ever since Schine was drafted, 180 00:10:28,250 --> 00:10:30,650 Cohn has been demanding weekends off, 181 00:10:30,850 --> 00:10:34,920 reduced basic training, even custom-made boots. 182 00:10:35,120 --> 00:10:36,120 There are details in this memo 183 00:10:36,320 --> 00:10:38,490 that are disturbing, scandalous. 184 00:10:38,690 --> 00:10:41,680 There are rumors of these two men being fairies. 185 00:10:42,580 --> 00:10:44,210 There is a simple solution, 186 00:10:45,580 --> 00:10:46,900 fire Roy. 187 00:10:47,100 --> 00:10:49,770 Save yourself, save your cause. 188 00:10:49,970 --> 00:10:51,070 If you don't fire him, Joe, 189 00:10:51,270 --> 00:10:53,310 this whole thing's going to have to be investigated, 190 00:10:53,510 --> 00:10:55,720 maybe even in front of television cameras. 191 00:11:04,400 --> 00:11:08,020 You know, Roy graduated law school at 20, 192 00:11:08,220 --> 00:11:11,820 sent two atomic spies to the electric chair at 25. 193 00:11:12,020 --> 00:11:14,330 He's smarter and more useful 194 00:11:14,530 --> 00:11:18,150 than any dozen of you senators put together. 195 00:11:19,050 --> 00:11:20,000 The Army is pushing back 196 00:11:20,200 --> 00:11:21,900 on our investigations at Fort Monmouth. 197 00:11:22,100 --> 00:11:23,700 The place is loaded with commies and queers, 198 00:11:23,900 --> 00:11:25,740 and they don't want it exposed. 199 00:11:25,940 --> 00:11:29,220 You're telling me to let them protect spies in their ranks? 200 00:11:32,090 --> 00:11:33,600 What do you think, son? 201 00:11:38,130 --> 00:11:39,500 I don't know, sir. 202 00:11:41,840 --> 00:11:43,520 Only... 203 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:45,640 Go on. Don't be shy. 204 00:11:47,340 --> 00:11:50,280 If Mr. Cohn was truly dedicated to your cause, 205 00:11:51,250 --> 00:11:53,600 shouldn't he put aside any personal issue 206 00:11:53,800 --> 00:11:54,850 to protect it? 207 00:11:57,920 --> 00:11:59,520 He should. 208 00:12:01,560 --> 00:12:02,720 And he will. 209 00:12:03,290 --> 00:12:05,330 Or face the consequences. 210 00:12:06,460 --> 00:12:09,110 Set up a meeting with Adams this week in New York. 211 00:12:09,310 --> 00:12:11,530 I'm taking the missus to see Oklahoma! 212 00:12:12,970 --> 00:12:14,170 You're coming. 213 00:12:15,300 --> 00:12:18,120 {\i1}* Dig that crazy Santa Claus 214 00:12:18,320 --> 00:12:21,030 {\i1}* With his red suit on... 215 00:12:21,230 --> 00:12:23,530 I need another weekend pass. 216 00:12:23,730 --> 00:12:25,700 Don't we have enough trouble to deal with? 217 00:12:25,900 --> 00:12:28,400 {\i1}The press is having a field day with your boots. 218 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:30,940 Yeah, well, the Army doesn't make my size. 219 00:12:31,140 --> 00:12:32,810 {\i1}Tell that to The New York Times. 220 00:12:33,010 --> 00:12:34,470 Dave, this is serious. 221 00:12:34,670 --> 00:12:37,230 They're threatening to send you overseas. 222 00:12:37,830 --> 00:12:38,860 Send me where? 223 00:12:39,930 --> 00:12:43,050 Germany, or Korea. 224 00:12:43,250 --> 00:12:45,520 Hey, Private. Nice boots. 225 00:12:45,720 --> 00:12:47,220 Yeah, nice boots. 226 00:12:50,610 --> 00:12:53,190 I won't survive overseas, Roy. 227 00:12:53,390 --> 00:12:57,380 There are senators working to get me fired right now. 228 00:12:58,280 --> 00:13:00,900 We have to be strategic. 229 00:13:01,100 --> 00:13:03,370 If McCarthy kicks me off the committee, 230 00:13:03,570 --> 00:13:04,600 they could send you to Siberia, 231 00:13:04,800 --> 00:13:06,470 and I won't be able to do a damn thing. 232 00:13:06,670 --> 00:13:08,310 Like you didn't do a damn thing 233 00:13:08,510 --> 00:13:10,010 about me getting drafted. 234 00:13:10,210 --> 00:13:11,610 We're trying to sort it out! 235 00:13:11,810 --> 00:13:15,050 {\i1}We're meeting with the Army's lawyer in New York. 236 00:13:15,250 --> 00:13:16,760 And what about my weekend pass? 237 00:13:20,540 --> 00:13:21,540 I'll try. 238 00:13:23,010 --> 00:13:24,570 Do you have a date? 239 00:13:27,710 --> 00:13:28,940 I... I did. 240 00:13:32,250 --> 00:13:34,100 But, you know, I can't stand the thought 241 00:13:34,300 --> 00:13:36,250 of going to another Christmas party. 242 00:13:37,690 --> 00:13:40,620 Goy women are insatiable this time of year. 243 00:13:42,090 --> 00:13:43,960 {\i1}But I'd rather have a weekend in. 244 00:13:44,960 --> 00:13:45,910 I'll come to New York, 245 00:13:46,110 --> 00:13:47,800 I'll go to that meeting with you. 246 00:13:49,300 --> 00:13:54,370 And... And after, we'll go back to the Waldorf. 247 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:59,520 You, me, brandy. 248 00:13:59,720 --> 00:14:03,350 {\i1}Eat when we want, fart when we want. 249 00:14:05,180 --> 00:14:07,070 Can't do that with women, 250 00:14:07,270 --> 00:14:10,420 {\i1}like you can with a pal, right? 251 00:14:12,750 --> 00:14:14,420 What do you say? 252 00:14:20,660 --> 00:14:22,310 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 253 00:14:22,510 --> 00:14:23,920 Right this way. 254 00:14:24,120 --> 00:14:25,600 Ah, Mr. Morton. 255 00:14:28,870 --> 00:14:29,890 This is Miss Smith. 256 00:14:30,090 --> 00:14:31,120 It's a pleasure. 257 00:14:31,320 --> 00:14:32,260 All mine, my dear. 258 00:14:32,460 --> 00:14:34,390 Come, join the party in the dining room. 259 00:14:34,590 --> 00:14:35,930 - It's a buffet tonight. - Ah. 260 00:14:36,130 --> 00:14:37,550 Um, Edna will set you up. 261 00:14:39,880 --> 00:14:41,330 Edna will set us up. 262 00:14:41,530 --> 00:14:43,670 It's my first time in the boss's house. 263 00:14:43,870 --> 00:14:45,140 What do you think? 264 00:14:45,340 --> 00:14:47,070 Oh, here's a fellow you need to meet. 265 00:14:47,270 --> 00:14:48,420 Mr. McLeod? 266 00:14:49,390 --> 00:14:51,040 Fuller. Senate Affairs. 267 00:14:51,240 --> 00:14:52,440 Yes, of course. 268 00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:54,900 May I introduce the stunning Miss Smith? 269 00:14:55,560 --> 00:14:56,650 You certainly may. 270 00:14:56,850 --> 00:14:58,280 Scott McLeod. How do you do? 271 00:14:58,480 --> 00:14:59,580 - Very well. Thank you. - Mmm. 272 00:14:59,780 --> 00:15:01,250 Mr. McLeod's our head of security. 273 00:15:01,450 --> 00:15:03,960 He works night and day to purify Foggy Bottom. 274 00:15:04,160 --> 00:15:05,520 Just doing my duty. 275 00:15:05,720 --> 00:15:06,990 Your Senator Smith's daughter? 276 00:15:07,190 --> 00:15:08,130 - That's right. - Yes, your father's 277 00:15:08,330 --> 00:15:09,330 quite the provocateur. 278 00:15:09,530 --> 00:15:10,860 Seems to take great pleasure in being a thorn 279 00:15:11,060 --> 00:15:12,560 in Senator McCarthy's side. 280 00:15:12,760 --> 00:15:14,600 Mr. McLeod has a signed portrait of McCarthy 281 00:15:14,800 --> 00:15:16,430 hanging on the wall of his office. 282 00:15:16,630 --> 00:15:18,070 - So I hear. - Oh, it's true. 283 00:15:18,270 --> 00:15:19,400 He's a personal hero of mine. 284 00:15:19,600 --> 00:15:21,310 People say there'd be no McLeod without McCarthy. 285 00:15:21,510 --> 00:15:22,640 Ah. They'd be right. 286 00:15:22,840 --> 00:15:25,010 My father is not afraid to speak his mind 287 00:15:25,210 --> 00:15:27,310 in defense of his country. 288 00:15:27,510 --> 00:15:28,450 Well, like your father, I do what I can 289 00:15:28,650 --> 00:15:29,550 to defend my country. 290 00:15:29,750 --> 00:15:31,480 - Mmm. - Pardon me. Morton. 291 00:15:31,680 --> 00:15:34,000 - I'll see you at dinner. - Ah. Yes. 292 00:15:35,100 --> 00:15:36,820 What an insufferable prig. 293 00:15:37,020 --> 00:15:38,120 Get ready. 294 00:15:38,320 --> 00:15:40,440 You're about to have dinner with several of the same. 295 00:15:43,210 --> 00:15:44,930 Be careful. I might get used to this. 296 00:15:45,130 --> 00:15:46,330 Used to? 297 00:15:46,530 --> 00:15:48,450 Walking into a room on your arm. 298 00:15:52,190 --> 00:15:54,510 I'm really impressed by your work, Mr. Gaines, 299 00:15:54,710 --> 00:15:55,570 especially the piece that won you 300 00:15:55,770 --> 00:15:58,040 the Newspaper Guild Award. 301 00:15:58,240 --> 00:16:00,830 Shocking, the way you were turned away from that club. 302 00:16:01,700 --> 00:16:03,480 It's a fine piece of writing. 303 00:16:03,680 --> 00:16:05,250 Just tried to tell the truth. 304 00:16:05,450 --> 00:16:07,790 You exposed DC's desegregation laws 305 00:16:07,990 --> 00:16:09,040 for the sham they are. 306 00:16:12,240 --> 00:16:14,060 Are you happy at The Courier? 307 00:16:14,260 --> 00:16:16,590 I'm proud to have my work published by a Black paper. 308 00:16:16,790 --> 00:16:19,400 With your talents, you could have a larger audience, 309 00:16:19,600 --> 00:16:21,230 a better salary. 310 00:16:21,430 --> 00:16:22,680 Well, I'll get right to it. 311 00:16:23,420 --> 00:16:24,340 I'd like to offer you 312 00:16:24,540 --> 00:16:26,090 a temporary desk here at The Post. 313 00:16:27,460 --> 00:16:28,920 Call it a trial run. 314 00:16:32,660 --> 00:16:34,750 That's a very intriguing offer. 315 00:16:34,950 --> 00:16:37,120 Well, pitch me some leads. We'll take it from there. 316 00:16:37,320 --> 00:16:41,820 A, uh, Negro writer writing about the Negro experience. 317 00:16:42,020 --> 00:16:42,940 There's more than one. 318 00:16:44,810 --> 00:16:47,790 Different Negroes have different experiences. 319 00:16:47,990 --> 00:16:48,940 Uh-huh. 320 00:16:50,950 --> 00:16:52,810 We're interested in breaking barriers here. 321 00:16:53,920 --> 00:16:56,370 I mean, at least some of us are. 322 00:16:56,570 --> 00:16:59,800 Some? Are you expecting problems? 323 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,140 No, not really. 324 00:17:01,340 --> 00:17:03,510 But, well, as you're getting situated, it might be best 325 00:17:03,710 --> 00:17:05,910 if you avoided the newsroom's facilities for now. 326 00:17:06,110 --> 00:17:08,010 Uh, there's a smaller bathroom on the fourth floor. 327 00:17:08,210 --> 00:17:09,500 It'll give you more privacy. 328 00:17:12,900 --> 00:17:15,540 I'm embarrassed to even bring it up. 329 00:17:24,950 --> 00:17:27,010 * ominous music 330 00:17:30,390 --> 00:17:31,270 Mr. Fuller. 331 00:17:31,470 --> 00:17:32,990 Right on time. 332 00:17:33,420 --> 00:17:34,440 Fred Traband. 333 00:17:34,640 --> 00:17:36,870 Special agent in charge of investigations. 334 00:17:37,070 --> 00:17:38,440 Pleased to meet you. 335 00:17:38,640 --> 00:17:39,510 We believe we have reason 336 00:17:39,710 --> 00:17:41,380 to ask you a series of questions. 337 00:17:41,580 --> 00:17:42,450 What reason? 338 00:17:42,650 --> 00:17:44,680 We're not at liberty to say. 339 00:17:46,220 --> 00:17:48,490 Are you at liberty to say who gave you this reason? 340 00:17:48,690 --> 00:17:51,040 That is also confidential. Please have a seat. 341 00:18:02,720 --> 00:18:04,490 And let me be frank, 342 00:18:05,290 --> 00:18:06,200 eighty percent of these sessions 343 00:18:06,400 --> 00:18:07,570 end with the admission 344 00:18:07,770 --> 00:18:10,440 of at least one prescribed behavior by the interviewee. 345 00:18:10,640 --> 00:18:13,750 Our batting average is now one resignation per day. 346 00:18:13,950 --> 00:18:17,530 Well, your efforts have not been in vain. 347 00:18:18,730 --> 00:18:20,850 How long have you worked at State? 348 00:18:21,050 --> 00:18:21,940 Since '48. 349 00:18:22,900 --> 00:18:24,740 That's four years and ten months. 350 00:18:25,740 --> 00:18:28,140 Would you like the number of days as well? 351 00:18:33,580 --> 00:18:35,180 What is your marital status? 352 00:18:36,520 --> 00:18:38,190 Single. 353 00:18:40,590 --> 00:18:43,440 But there is a special lady in the picture. 354 00:18:43,640 --> 00:18:45,860 She and Mr. McLeod have met, actually. 355 00:18:47,230 --> 00:18:50,630 Mr. Fuller, please get up and walk across the room. 356 00:19:07,750 --> 00:19:09,320 Please return to your seat. 357 00:19:13,090 --> 00:19:15,840 The second to last paragraph on the page. 358 00:19:16,040 --> 00:19:17,160 Read it aloud. 359 00:19:23,530 --> 00:19:24,480 "Philip opened a large cupboard 360 00:19:24,680 --> 00:19:25,780 filled with dresses. 361 00:19:25,980 --> 00:19:27,250 And stepping in, took as many of them 362 00:19:27,450 --> 00:19:30,140 as he could in his arms and buried his face in them. 363 00:19:31,440 --> 00:19:33,240 They smelt of the sent his mother..." 364 00:19:34,810 --> 00:19:36,710 That's all for today. 365 00:19:38,080 --> 00:19:39,330 How'd I do? 366 00:19:39,530 --> 00:19:42,250 - I'm not-- - At liberty to say. Got it. 367 00:19:45,850 --> 00:19:48,920 The gentleman who left the unit last week, 368 00:19:50,560 --> 00:19:52,880 he stepped in front of a truck. 369 00:19:53,080 --> 00:19:56,600 That must affect someone in your position. 370 00:19:58,170 --> 00:19:59,320 Unfortunately, we're seeing an average 371 00:19:59,520 --> 00:20:01,640 of one suicide per week. 372 00:20:03,070 --> 00:20:07,140 You ever worry that someone might kill you instead? 373 00:20:12,510 --> 00:20:13,680 One moment. 374 00:20:15,920 --> 00:20:18,350 You'll have to return tomorrow for a polygraph. 375 00:20:19,150 --> 00:20:20,540 No, that won't be necessary. 376 00:20:20,740 --> 00:20:21,870 Just speak to Mr. McLeod. 377 00:20:22,070 --> 00:20:23,680 When we believe a polygraph is required, 378 00:20:23,880 --> 00:20:26,840 cooperation is mandatory. 379 00:20:27,040 --> 00:20:28,350 We're trying to clear the backlog 380 00:20:28,550 --> 00:20:29,810 before the holidays. 381 00:20:30,010 --> 00:20:32,330 Can you come back tomorrow after hours? 382 00:20:34,870 --> 00:20:37,340 Sure. 383 00:20:42,730 --> 00:20:44,110 Pardon me. 384 00:20:45,010 --> 00:20:47,060 Pardon me. 385 00:20:47,260 --> 00:20:48,630 All right, all right. I know everyone 386 00:20:48,830 --> 00:20:51,020 wants to get back to the festivities, so I'll be brief. 387 00:20:52,750 --> 00:20:55,240 On behalf of Mr. Morton and the entire Bureau, 388 00:20:55,440 --> 00:20:58,780 I'd like to thank all of you for another brilliant year. 389 00:20:58,980 --> 00:21:00,650 May your spouses be merry 390 00:21:00,850 --> 00:21:02,930 and may your hearts be filled with joy. 391 00:21:03,630 --> 00:21:04,820 Merry Christmas. 392 00:21:05,020 --> 00:21:07,030 - Merry Christmas. - Cheers. Hear, hear. 393 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:16,390 How'd it go? 394 00:21:16,590 --> 00:21:18,600 If that nonsense is a test of manhood, 395 00:21:18,800 --> 00:21:20,820 my mother could pass it. 396 00:21:22,620 --> 00:21:25,320 There's a second part. Polygraph. 397 00:21:26,450 --> 00:21:27,540 Oh, dear. I was afraid of that. 398 00:21:27,740 --> 00:21:30,040 - Did Caroline... - Yes. 399 00:21:30,240 --> 00:21:31,240 They're going to ask you questions 400 00:21:31,440 --> 00:21:34,610 about your private activities in detail. 401 00:21:34,810 --> 00:21:37,750 I hope they've scheduled several hours for that. 402 00:21:37,950 --> 00:21:39,150 I thought you were taking this seriously. 403 00:21:39,350 --> 00:21:40,490 I am. 404 00:21:42,090 --> 00:21:43,410 You take nothing seriously. 405 00:21:44,170 --> 00:21:46,260 You're all wrong for him, Fuller. 406 00:21:46,460 --> 00:21:49,910 He is deeply sincere, and you're going to hurt him. 407 00:21:51,880 --> 00:21:54,100 I know who you're talking about. 408 00:21:54,300 --> 00:21:56,420 The boy who gave Mr. Fuller that book? 409 00:21:57,690 --> 00:21:59,450 Yeah, I saw what he wrote inside. 410 00:22:00,250 --> 00:22:02,310 "Mr. Fuller, 411 00:22:02,510 --> 00:22:04,230 thank you for everything. 412 00:22:04,930 --> 00:22:06,730 You're wonderful." 413 00:22:10,500 --> 00:22:11,500 You reported him. 414 00:22:18,470 --> 00:22:20,010 You're right, Miss Addison. 415 00:22:20,910 --> 00:22:22,910 I am wonderful. 416 00:22:25,150 --> 00:22:27,480 So why don't you just suffer? 417 00:22:33,240 --> 00:22:35,020 Merry Christmas. 418 00:22:40,530 --> 00:22:42,880 Maggie said we have to keep your weight up. 419 00:22:43,080 --> 00:22:45,450 - Pasta. - What else? 420 00:22:45,650 --> 00:22:46,620 Peanut butter. 421 00:22:46,820 --> 00:22:50,250 - They didn't have crunchy? - No, I looked. 422 00:22:50,450 --> 00:22:52,560 You said you know someone connected to the governor. 423 00:22:52,760 --> 00:22:56,590 Dave Holm. He's a Republican fundraiser. 424 00:22:56,790 --> 00:22:58,230 Okay, how well do you know him? 425 00:22:58,430 --> 00:22:59,910 Not well. 426 00:23:01,180 --> 00:23:03,600 - You know, he's... - What, he's straight? 427 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:04,950 The way that you're straight? 428 00:23:08,540 --> 00:23:09,570 You can't smoke in here. 429 00:23:09,770 --> 00:23:11,230 I know, I know. 430 00:23:12,630 --> 00:23:14,130 What do you want, Tim? 431 00:23:15,830 --> 00:23:17,480 Call your friend. 432 00:23:17,680 --> 00:23:19,150 Ask him. 433 00:23:19,350 --> 00:23:21,050 Convince him to set up a meeting 434 00:23:21,250 --> 00:23:22,950 with the governor's chief of staff. 435 00:23:23,150 --> 00:23:25,690 - And why am I doing this? - To introduce me. 436 00:23:25,890 --> 00:23:27,430 There is an AIDS anti-discrimination bill 437 00:23:27,630 --> 00:23:28,760 sitting on the governor's desk. 438 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:30,390 I need to convince him to sign it. 439 00:23:30,600 --> 00:23:32,330 We've been waiting for this meeting for weeks. 440 00:23:32,530 --> 00:23:35,400 They're ignoring us. They can't ignore you. 441 00:23:35,600 --> 00:23:36,820 Of course they can. 442 00:23:38,220 --> 00:23:39,470 Come on. You gonna eat something? 443 00:23:39,670 --> 00:23:40,710 I'm not hungry. 444 00:23:40,910 --> 00:23:41,940 Well, I told Maggie I would make sure you eat. 445 00:23:42,140 --> 00:23:43,510 Stop playing the compassionate nurse. 446 00:23:43,710 --> 00:23:45,410 It doesn't suit you. 447 00:23:45,610 --> 00:23:48,030 I certainly know what it's like to lose someone. 448 00:23:52,470 --> 00:23:53,900 Of course you do. 449 00:23:56,740 --> 00:23:58,860 That was a stupid thing to say. 450 00:23:59,060 --> 00:24:01,480 You suffered a tremendous loss. 451 00:24:03,780 --> 00:24:04,730 How is Lucy? 452 00:24:04,930 --> 00:24:06,480 She's managing. 453 00:24:08,780 --> 00:24:10,070 We've been managing for seven years now, 454 00:24:10,270 --> 00:24:12,490 but it never really feels managed. 455 00:24:15,660 --> 00:24:17,540 Skippy, I can't make that call. 456 00:24:17,740 --> 00:24:18,860 Why not? 457 00:24:23,800 --> 00:24:25,480 Wait. 458 00:24:25,680 --> 00:24:29,340 You think that by walking into that office with me, 459 00:24:30,200 --> 00:24:31,410 you'll be coming out. 460 00:24:32,710 --> 00:24:34,510 Guilt by association. 461 00:24:34,980 --> 00:24:36,390 I am married. 462 00:24:36,590 --> 00:24:38,700 I have a family, grandkids. 463 00:24:38,900 --> 00:24:39,900 I have a right to protect them. 464 00:24:40,100 --> 00:24:41,770 And I have a right not to die! 465 00:24:41,970 --> 00:24:43,870 - You're not dying. - Oh, so you're a doctor now? 466 00:24:44,070 --> 00:24:45,700 - Jesus Christ. - Where are you going? 467 00:24:45,900 --> 00:24:47,340 Out. I need a drink. 468 00:24:47,540 --> 00:24:48,470 I thought you were sober. 469 00:24:48,670 --> 00:24:50,240 I am, between drinks. 470 00:24:50,440 --> 00:24:52,540 You know, the bathhouses are closed. 471 00:24:52,740 --> 00:24:53,850 Goddamn it. 472 00:24:54,050 --> 00:24:56,280 I'm sure you can find a backroom still operating! 473 00:24:56,480 --> 00:24:57,600 Oh, fuck you. 474 00:24:59,570 --> 00:25:01,920 {\i1}In view of the fact that the Rosenbergs 475 00:25:02,120 --> 00:25:03,960 {\i1}were executed for the same crime 476 00:25:04,160 --> 00:25:05,820 {\i1}of which you are obviously guilty, 477 00:25:06,020 --> 00:25:07,320 {\i1}can you see any reason 478 00:25:07,520 --> 00:25:10,090 {\i1}why you should not meet the same fate that they did? 479 00:25:10,290 --> 00:25:13,400 {\i1}May I say, sir, it's my duty to obey my military superiors. 480 00:25:13,600 --> 00:25:16,900 {\i1}They forbid me to give you the classified information. 481 00:25:17,100 --> 00:25:18,870 {\i1}You are hiding behind that claim 482 00:25:19,070 --> 00:25:21,140 {\i1}in order to protect and cover up information 483 00:25:21,340 --> 00:25:22,970 {\i1}that this committee needs. 484 00:25:23,170 --> 00:25:25,710 {\i1}With all due respect, Mr. Chairman, 485 00:25:25,910 --> 00:25:28,010 {\i1}these attacks on loyal soldiers 486 00:25:28,210 --> 00:25:29,950 {\i1}at Fort Monmouth are an insult 487 00:25:30,150 --> 00:25:32,930 {\i1}to every man and woman in uniform. 488 00:25:34,140 --> 00:25:35,490 Senator Smith, are we in the business 489 00:25:35,690 --> 00:25:38,960 {\i1}of exposing communists or protecting them? 490 00:25:39,160 --> 00:25:40,460 My record speaks for itself, 491 00:25:40,660 --> 00:25:42,540 {\i1}Senator McCarthy. 492 00:25:53,520 --> 00:25:55,020 Merry Christmas. 493 00:25:58,930 --> 00:26:00,160 Very elegant. 494 00:26:05,480 --> 00:26:07,080 I can return it. I got the receipt. 495 00:26:07,280 --> 00:26:09,640 I like it, Skippy. I like it. 496 00:26:11,640 --> 00:26:12,740 Here. 497 00:26:20,480 --> 00:26:21,870 Oh, what's this? 498 00:26:22,070 --> 00:26:24,000 - There's something... - What? 499 00:26:24,200 --> 00:26:25,400 Just right there. There's a little... 500 00:26:25,600 --> 00:26:27,150 Oh, no. Oh! 501 00:26:29,320 --> 00:26:30,540 - I love it. - Do you? 502 00:26:30,740 --> 00:26:32,690 Yes. Yeah, I do. 503 00:26:35,160 --> 00:26:37,300 I got something for you in here. 504 00:26:40,130 --> 00:26:43,090 Oh, careful. 505 00:26:43,290 --> 00:26:44,360 Careful. Don't leave a mark. 506 00:26:44,560 --> 00:26:46,560 Ah, are you worried what Grandma Laughlin will think? 507 00:26:46,760 --> 00:26:48,280 No, Senator McCarthy. 508 00:26:51,110 --> 00:26:52,650 I shouldn't have told you that. 509 00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:56,150 I can't tell you. 510 00:26:58,520 --> 00:26:59,740 You want me to go? 511 00:26:59,940 --> 00:27:02,790 Why don't you tell me the part that I'll find out anyway? 512 00:27:11,470 --> 00:27:13,470 There's a meeting in New York. 513 00:27:15,240 --> 00:27:17,440 It's McCarthy, Cohn and John Adams. 514 00:27:18,270 --> 00:27:20,620 Adams? The Army's lawyer? 515 00:27:20,830 --> 00:27:22,810 Not Schine? 516 00:27:24,680 --> 00:27:28,300 No, they didn't want him, but he insisted on coming. 517 00:27:28,500 --> 00:27:29,900 And Jean and I are supposed to be stationed 518 00:27:30,100 --> 00:27:32,320 at the door to keep him out of the meeting. 519 00:27:34,320 --> 00:27:37,340 Because the meeting's about Schine. 520 00:27:37,540 --> 00:27:39,910 All the favors Roy's been asking on his behalf. 521 00:27:40,110 --> 00:27:41,830 The Army brass is fed up. 522 00:27:43,100 --> 00:27:44,980 And McCarthy's getting pressured to fire Roy. 523 00:27:45,180 --> 00:27:46,050 - Is that it? - No, no, no. 524 00:27:46,250 --> 00:27:47,670 I've said too much. 525 00:27:51,390 --> 00:27:53,160 And you'll be there. 526 00:27:53,360 --> 00:27:55,210 My boy's coming up in the world. 527 00:27:55,810 --> 00:27:57,080 Speaking of coming up. 528 00:28:03,680 --> 00:28:06,220 I shouldn't have told you about the meeting. 529 00:28:07,590 --> 00:28:09,640 Why can I never say no to you? 530 00:28:09,840 --> 00:28:11,390 I'm irresistible. 531 00:28:12,660 --> 00:28:14,300 Come here. 532 00:28:27,740 --> 00:28:29,110 No. 533 00:28:30,110 --> 00:28:31,580 It's your turn tonight. 534 00:29:13,890 --> 00:29:16,190 * pensive music 535 00:29:27,100 --> 00:29:28,520 I wish we could spend Christmas together 536 00:29:28,720 --> 00:29:29,640 in New York. 537 00:29:32,610 --> 00:29:34,310 I know that's just a fantasy. 538 00:29:39,080 --> 00:29:40,280 What would we do? 539 00:29:41,350 --> 00:29:42,520 If we could. 540 00:29:45,090 --> 00:29:46,290 Hmm. 541 00:29:48,490 --> 00:29:51,330 I wanna see the Rockettes at the Radio City Music Hall. 542 00:29:56,200 --> 00:29:58,900 - What? - That's... sweet. 543 00:30:03,100 --> 00:30:05,310 * pensive music 544 00:30:08,110 --> 00:30:09,540 Be right back. 545 00:30:14,320 --> 00:30:16,720 *** 546 00:30:48,420 --> 00:30:50,420 Merry Christmas. 547 00:30:58,830 --> 00:30:59,830 It's for you. 548 00:31:03,660 --> 00:31:04,670 It's, uh... 549 00:31:06,070 --> 00:31:08,400 *** 550 00:31:20,350 --> 00:31:22,020 Hawk. 551 00:31:28,060 --> 00:31:29,240 I can't. 552 00:31:29,440 --> 00:31:30,820 Sure you can. 553 00:31:36,300 --> 00:31:38,400 I can't bear being this happy. 554 00:31:39,070 --> 00:31:42,440 Oh, that's sweet. 555 00:31:49,540 --> 00:31:51,710 Before you go, I need a favor. 556 00:32:00,590 --> 00:32:02,270 Give this to Schine tomorrow. 557 00:32:02,470 --> 00:32:03,890 No one else. 558 00:32:06,860 --> 00:32:07,860 What is it? 559 00:32:08,560 --> 00:32:10,460 I can't tell you. 560 00:32:14,470 --> 00:32:15,800 At least tell me, 561 00:32:17,170 --> 00:32:18,570 will it hurt anyone? 562 00:32:22,510 --> 00:32:24,980 It might stop innocent people from getting hurt. 563 00:32:31,590 --> 00:32:33,850 Come on. I'll see you out. 564 00:32:37,190 --> 00:32:38,990 Will I see you again? 565 00:32:43,530 --> 00:32:45,730 * pensive music 566 00:32:52,740 --> 00:32:54,640 *** 567 00:33:02,180 --> 00:33:05,090 *** 568 00:33:17,430 --> 00:33:19,070 What was that for? 569 00:33:21,100 --> 00:33:22,540 So you'll remember me. 570 00:33:24,210 --> 00:33:25,810 Come on. 571 00:33:34,450 --> 00:33:35,430 Hello. 572 00:33:35,630 --> 00:33:38,300 - Hello. - Is my husband there? 573 00:33:38,500 --> 00:33:40,850 I'm sorry. It's Lucy Fuller. 574 00:33:41,490 --> 00:33:42,690 Hawk gave me your number. 575 00:33:44,390 --> 00:33:45,960 He went out to the drug store. 576 00:33:47,390 --> 00:33:48,480 Can I have him call you back? 577 00:33:48,680 --> 00:33:51,570 {\i1}Please. It's not urgent. 578 00:33:52,730 --> 00:33:53,700 Okay. 579 00:33:56,740 --> 00:33:59,610 Uh, thanks for letting him stay a few days. 580 00:34:01,840 --> 00:34:03,230 I don't know if I "let" him. 581 00:34:03,430 --> 00:34:06,030 He said he needed to be there until your sister comes back. 582 00:34:06,230 --> 00:34:07,980 {\i1}I didn't really have a choice. 583 00:34:10,380 --> 00:34:11,550 How are you? 584 00:34:14,360 --> 00:34:15,520 Getting by. 585 00:34:18,020 --> 00:34:19,160 {\i1}How are you? 586 00:34:21,260 --> 00:34:22,230 Getting by. 587 00:34:24,670 --> 00:34:26,030 I'll tell him you called. 588 00:34:27,270 --> 00:34:28,970 Thanks. 589 00:34:44,350 --> 00:34:46,540 {\i1}* Na, na, na, na, na 590 00:34:46,740 --> 00:34:49,210 {\i1}* Na, na, na, na, na 591 00:34:49,410 --> 00:34:51,480 {\i1}* Na, na, na, na, na 592 00:34:51,680 --> 00:34:52,710 {\i1}* I know nobody ever taught you * 593 00:34:52,910 --> 00:34:54,180 {\i1}* How to dance like that 594 00:34:54,380 --> 00:34:56,250 {\i1}* Nobody ever taught you how to dance like that * 595 00:34:56,450 --> 00:34:58,820 {\i1}* Nobody ever taught you how to dance like that * 596 00:34:59,020 --> 00:35:01,190 {\i1}* Nobody ever taught me how to dance like that * 597 00:35:01,390 --> 00:35:03,820 {\i1}* Heartache, too late And I gotta get up * 598 00:35:04,020 --> 00:35:05,990 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 599 00:35:06,190 --> 00:35:08,860 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 600 00:35:09,060 --> 00:35:11,060 {\i1}* I know 601 00:35:11,260 --> 00:35:13,700 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 602 00:35:13,900 --> 00:35:16,670 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 603 00:35:16,870 --> 00:35:18,540 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 604 00:35:18,740 --> 00:35:20,770 {\i1}* I know 605 00:35:20,970 --> 00:35:24,590 {\i1}* I been workin' 25 hours a day * 606 00:35:26,290 --> 00:35:29,560 {\i1}* Five-and-a-half weeks with one day off * 607 00:35:31,600 --> 00:35:32,780 {\i1}* Stop the train 608 00:35:32,980 --> 00:35:34,890 {\i1}* I'm getting off Getting off * 609 00:35:35,090 --> 00:35:37,590 {\i1}* Getting off, getting off 610 00:35:37,790 --> 00:35:40,890 {\i1}* Getting off, getting off * Getting off... 611 00:35:41,090 --> 00:35:43,460 {\i1}* Heartache * Getting off, getting off 612 00:35:43,660 --> 00:35:46,130 {\i1}* Heartache * Getting off... 613 00:35:50,050 --> 00:35:51,890 Get off me! 614 00:35:53,720 --> 00:35:55,770 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 615 00:35:55,970 --> 00:35:58,110 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 616 00:35:58,310 --> 00:36:01,040 {\i1}* Heartache, too late and I gotta get up * 617 00:36:01,240 --> 00:36:02,560 {\i1}* I know 618 00:36:09,770 --> 00:36:11,940 * suspenseful music 619 00:38:04,050 --> 00:38:05,390 Merry Christmas, Tim. 620 00:38:06,520 --> 00:38:08,150 I got him to sign it for you. 621 00:38:08,720 --> 00:38:10,160 Thanks. It's very kind. 622 00:38:12,230 --> 00:38:14,710 This spat with the Army has to end tonight. 623 00:38:14,910 --> 00:38:16,960 We can't allow it to derail the committee. 624 00:38:18,100 --> 00:38:20,520 Take this into Joe and linger. 625 00:38:20,720 --> 00:38:22,650 Be my eyes and ears. 626 00:38:22,850 --> 00:38:25,840 It's a boys' club tonight, and you're a boy. 627 00:38:27,240 --> 00:38:28,860 All right. 628 00:38:29,060 --> 00:38:30,460 I'll keep my eye out for David. 629 00:38:30,660 --> 00:38:32,700 Keep him out of there if I can. 630 00:38:32,900 --> 00:38:34,600 As general counsel for the Army, 631 00:38:34,800 --> 00:38:36,800 I have to protest the extravagant pressure 632 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:38,470 brought on by Mr. Cohn 633 00:38:38,670 --> 00:38:41,300 to make Private Schine's life in the service a holiday. 634 00:38:41,510 --> 00:38:43,140 I think we can all agree that Mr. Schine 635 00:38:43,340 --> 00:38:45,680 is equally valuable to both parties. 636 00:38:45,880 --> 00:38:47,140 Precisely why his important work 637 00:38:47,340 --> 00:38:49,010 on our committee can't be interrupted. 638 00:38:49,210 --> 00:38:51,200 Mrs. McCarthy thought you might need this, sir. 639 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,050 Thank you, son. 640 00:38:53,250 --> 00:38:54,650 He would be valuable to the Army 641 00:38:54,850 --> 00:38:57,490 if he were present on base half the time. 642 00:38:57,690 --> 00:39:00,760 Subcommittee's been up to our eyes since Fort Monmouth. 643 00:39:00,960 --> 00:39:02,760 Indeed. And we provided Mr. Schine 644 00:39:02,960 --> 00:39:05,700 with a private room to write his subcommittee reports. 645 00:39:05,900 --> 00:39:07,100 A room he has yet to set foot in 646 00:39:07,300 --> 00:39:09,270 because Mr. Cohn called to inform us it was vital 647 00:39:09,470 --> 00:39:12,140 he work out of a penthouse in Manhattan. 648 00:39:12,340 --> 00:39:14,440 A penthouse in which he apparently spends 649 00:39:14,640 --> 00:39:16,140 a lot of time with Mr. Cohn. 650 00:39:16,340 --> 00:39:19,210 We know what's really happening here. 651 00:39:19,410 --> 00:39:21,380 The Army is holding Mr. Schine hostage 652 00:39:21,580 --> 00:39:24,720 to pressure us into dropping our investigation 653 00:39:24,920 --> 00:39:26,580 into subversives at Fort Monmouth. 654 00:39:26,780 --> 00:39:27,780 That's absurd. 655 00:39:27,980 --> 00:39:29,550 Senator McCarthy, are you aware 656 00:39:29,750 --> 00:39:31,620 that you could be brought up on charges 657 00:39:31,820 --> 00:39:33,320 for using the influence of your office 658 00:39:33,520 --> 00:39:36,960 to gain special privileges for a uniformed soldier? 659 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:39,980 No more requests will be made by Mr. Cohn. 660 00:39:40,880 --> 00:39:42,000 Right, Roy? 661 00:39:42,200 --> 00:39:43,150 Certainly. 662 00:39:44,520 --> 00:39:47,670 Unless the Army intends to ship him overseas. 663 00:39:47,870 --> 00:39:50,010 Private Schine is a patriot above all else. 664 00:39:50,210 --> 00:39:52,340 He will go wherever he needs to go. 665 00:39:52,540 --> 00:39:53,510 Right, Roy? 666 00:39:53,710 --> 00:39:55,880 If the Army intends to station him anywhere 667 00:39:56,080 --> 00:39:59,100 that's not within driving distance to Washington, 668 00:40:00,900 --> 00:40:02,490 I'll wreck the goddamn Army. 669 00:40:02,690 --> 00:40:05,020 Joe, he has got to go. 670 00:40:05,220 --> 00:40:07,160 What are you lurking there for? 671 00:40:07,360 --> 00:40:09,630 You're treading dangerous water, Senator. 672 00:40:09,830 --> 00:40:11,530 Fort Monmouth is overflowing 673 00:40:11,730 --> 00:40:12,860 with security risks. 674 00:40:13,060 --> 00:40:15,150 Who are you protecting? 675 00:40:18,790 --> 00:40:20,840 Mr. Fuller, were you sent overseas 676 00:40:21,040 --> 00:40:24,140 to serve in the United States Army in 1943? 677 00:40:24,340 --> 00:40:25,460 Yes. 678 00:40:27,690 --> 00:40:29,960 In which country were you stationed? 679 00:40:30,430 --> 00:40:31,720 Italy. 680 00:40:31,920 --> 00:40:33,920 Have you ever attended meetings affiliated 681 00:40:34,120 --> 00:40:36,570 with the Communist Party of the Soviet Union? 682 00:40:37,100 --> 00:40:38,250 No. 683 00:40:38,450 --> 00:40:40,560 Have you ever frequented a Washington DC establishment 684 00:40:40,760 --> 00:40:42,090 called the Chicken Hut, 685 00:40:42,290 --> 00:40:44,960 at the corner of H Street and 17th? 686 00:40:45,160 --> 00:40:46,150 No. 687 00:40:54,660 --> 00:40:58,140 Have you ever been present at a Washington DC establishment 688 00:40:58,340 --> 00:41:01,030 called the Cozy Corner in Midcity? 689 00:41:01,700 --> 00:41:03,060 * ominous music 690 00:41:11,670 --> 00:41:13,240 No. 691 00:41:18,240 --> 00:41:20,800 Have you ever had inappropriate physical contact 692 00:41:21,000 --> 00:41:22,730 with a male foreign national 693 00:41:22,930 --> 00:41:26,090 either in the United States or while abroad? 694 00:41:40,500 --> 00:41:41,970 No. 695 00:41:54,280 --> 00:41:56,180 Have you ever engaged in sodomy? 696 00:41:59,450 --> 00:42:02,160 Or oral genital contact with another male? 697 00:42:11,260 --> 00:42:12,230 No. 698 00:42:24,040 --> 00:42:25,630 Have you ever given or received 699 00:42:25,830 --> 00:42:30,980 presents of a romantic nature to or from another man? 700 00:42:35,320 --> 00:42:37,290 Shall I repeat the question? 701 00:42:41,760 --> 00:42:42,950 No. 702 00:42:43,150 --> 00:42:44,530 And the answer is no. 703 00:42:56,980 --> 00:42:57,960 Have you ever considered yourself 704 00:42:58,160 --> 00:43:00,610 to be in love with another male? 705 00:43:05,790 --> 00:43:07,620 Oh, yeah. Oh. 706 00:43:11,860 --> 00:43:13,430 Answer the question. 707 00:43:22,540 --> 00:43:23,500 No. 708 00:43:27,270 --> 00:43:28,610 Are you in love? 709 00:43:34,210 --> 00:43:36,280 Don't be shy. 710 00:43:37,050 --> 00:43:38,000 Not at the moment. 711 00:43:38,200 --> 00:43:40,270 A love for God is purer than romance. 712 00:43:45,360 --> 00:43:48,080 But don't you think sometimes the love for another person 713 00:43:48,280 --> 00:43:49,950 can take on a godly quality? 714 00:43:50,150 --> 00:43:51,210 That's true. 715 00:43:51,410 --> 00:43:54,700 I believe my marriage to Joe is ordained by God. 716 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,190 What saddens me are the people 717 00:43:57,390 --> 00:43:59,170 trying to stab my husband in the back. 718 00:44:00,270 --> 00:44:02,030 What happens if they win? 719 00:44:02,230 --> 00:44:04,930 Can you imagine a world without God? 720 00:44:05,130 --> 00:44:06,280 I can't. 721 00:44:07,980 --> 00:44:09,430 I just wish people didn't have to get hurt. 722 00:44:09,630 --> 00:44:11,580 Who's getting hurt? Commies and deviants. 723 00:44:12,420 --> 00:44:14,810 Clerks, janitors, engineers. 724 00:44:15,010 --> 00:44:16,340 People are taking their own lives. 725 00:44:16,540 --> 00:44:17,790 Timothy. 726 00:44:18,590 --> 00:44:20,810 Senator McCarthy is our only hope. 727 00:44:21,010 --> 00:44:23,400 His enemies are God's enemies. 728 00:44:24,400 --> 00:44:26,830 Let them die. That's how we win. 729 00:44:29,040 --> 00:44:30,400 David's here. 730 00:44:31,240 --> 00:44:32,690 You're late. 731 00:44:32,890 --> 00:44:35,380 The stupid driver got lost. 732 00:44:36,010 --> 00:44:36,890 Where's Roy? 733 00:44:37,090 --> 00:44:38,430 This meeting is over. 734 00:44:38,630 --> 00:44:40,430 You'll be sorry, Mr. Adams. 735 00:44:40,630 --> 00:44:42,730 - What happened? - They're idiots. 736 00:44:42,930 --> 00:44:43,970 - Idiots. - Joe. 737 00:44:44,170 --> 00:44:45,100 You can't blackmail me. 738 00:44:45,300 --> 00:44:46,300 We're not going to back down. 739 00:44:46,500 --> 00:44:47,500 - Roy, what happened? - Joe, what's going on? 740 00:44:47,700 --> 00:44:48,940 You're facing an investigation. 741 00:44:49,140 --> 00:44:50,840 - Roy. - Get out of my way! 742 00:44:51,040 --> 00:44:52,440 Roy, tell me what's going on. 743 00:44:52,640 --> 00:44:54,880 Bartender, whiskey, neat, quick. 744 00:44:55,080 --> 00:44:56,110 Joe, what happened? 745 00:44:56,310 --> 00:44:58,580 - Army's bringing charges. - Charges against who? 746 00:44:58,780 --> 00:45:01,180 Me and Roy, using the power of our office. 747 00:45:01,380 --> 00:45:02,820 Eisenhower's behind the whole thing. 748 00:45:03,020 --> 00:45:04,760 I could end up censured or expelled. 749 00:45:04,960 --> 00:45:05,860 Bartender! 750 00:45:06,060 --> 00:45:07,570 Who conducts the investigation? 751 00:45:10,730 --> 00:45:13,400 The Senate Subcommittee on Investigations. 752 00:45:13,600 --> 00:45:14,300 My committee. 753 00:45:14,500 --> 00:45:15,630 You've got to get rid 754 00:45:15,830 --> 00:45:17,400 of that little Jew and his pervert friend. 755 00:45:17,600 --> 00:45:19,940 You cut them free and let them twist in the wind 756 00:45:20,140 --> 00:45:21,520 before it's too late. 757 00:45:26,890 --> 00:45:28,660 Come on, David. Let's go. 758 00:45:30,300 --> 00:45:31,500 Mr. Schine? 759 00:45:34,300 --> 00:45:36,640 This came into the office for you yesterday. 760 00:45:37,370 --> 00:45:38,570 It says confidential. 761 00:45:39,870 --> 00:45:41,620 For God's sake, get in! 762 00:45:41,820 --> 00:45:43,880 * ominous music 763 00:46:04,260 --> 00:46:05,420 How'd I do? 764 00:46:05,620 --> 00:46:07,520 We're not supposed to say. 765 00:46:07,720 --> 00:46:10,200 Ah, what the hell? It's Christmas. 766 00:46:11,040 --> 00:46:12,340 Clean as a whistle. 767 00:46:16,710 --> 00:46:17,810 Happy holidays. 768 00:46:25,150 --> 00:46:26,800 Open it. 769 00:46:28,040 --> 00:46:30,490 Oh, your cufflinks. 770 00:46:31,760 --> 00:46:33,310 They're beautiful. 771 00:46:33,510 --> 00:46:34,660 Let me see the other one. 772 00:46:36,730 --> 00:46:39,330 "H" and "F". 773 00:46:40,170 --> 00:46:41,480 What's it stand for? 774 00:46:41,680 --> 00:46:45,740 Fordham, my alma mater, and history, my major. 775 00:46:50,780 --> 00:46:52,230 You have to keep them closed. 776 00:46:52,430 --> 00:46:53,460 - They're closed. - They're really closed? 777 00:46:53,660 --> 00:46:55,170 - Yes, they're really closed. - All right. 778 00:46:55,370 --> 00:46:56,520 No peeking. 779 00:46:58,420 --> 00:46:59,820 Okay, you can open 'em. 780 00:47:03,220 --> 00:47:05,360 Hawk. 781 00:47:11,330 --> 00:47:12,530 My goodness! 782 00:47:14,230 --> 00:47:15,840 Hawk, it's stunning. 783 00:47:17,070 --> 00:47:18,240 May I? 784 00:47:19,810 --> 00:47:21,410 Yes, please. 785 00:47:30,980 --> 00:47:33,240 Merry Christmas, Hawkins. 786 00:47:33,440 --> 00:47:35,140 Spending the holiday with your family? 787 00:47:35,340 --> 00:47:37,540 Oh, I forgot. You don't have one. 788 00:47:37,740 --> 00:47:38,770 That's why you're always here. 789 00:47:38,980 --> 00:47:41,080 Leonard, don't you think you should slow down? 790 00:47:41,280 --> 00:47:43,360 Ah, contraire, dear sister. 791 00:47:44,860 --> 00:47:46,030 I'm just getting started. 792 00:47:54,670 --> 00:47:58,040 He's so unhappy, and no one knows why. 793 00:48:01,910 --> 00:48:06,940 {\i1}* Santa baby, just slip a sable under the tree * 794 00:48:07,140 --> 00:48:09,140 {\i1}* For me 795 00:48:09,340 --> 00:48:11,840 {\i1}* Been an awful good girl 796 00:48:12,040 --> 00:48:13,280 {\i1}* Santa baby 797 00:48:13,480 --> 00:48:17,300 {\i1}* So hurry down the chimney tonight * 798 00:48:21,800 --> 00:48:23,020 {\i1}* Santa baby 799 00:48:23,220 --> 00:48:26,290 {\i1}* A '54 convertible, too 800 00:48:26,490 --> 00:48:28,990 {\i1}- * Light blue - * Oh 801 00:48:29,190 --> 00:48:31,090 {\i1}* I'll wait up for you, dear * 802 00:48:31,290 --> 00:48:32,760 {\i1}* Santa baby 803 00:48:32,960 --> 00:48:36,870 {\i1}* So hurry down the chimney tonight * 804 00:48:38,870 --> 00:48:42,570 {\i1}* I really do believe in you * 805 00:48:42,770 --> 00:48:47,760 {\i1}* So let's see if you believe in me * 806 00:48:48,830 --> 00:48:50,550 {\i1}- * Santa baby - * Yes 807 00:48:50,750 --> 00:48:53,520 {\i1}* Forgot to mention one little thing * 808 00:48:53,720 --> 00:48:55,850 {\i1}- * A ring - * A ring 809 00:48:56,050 --> 00:48:58,820 {\i1}* And I don't mean on the phone * 810 00:48:59,020 --> 00:49:00,290 {\i1}* Santa baby 811 00:49:00,490 --> 00:49:04,510 {\i1}* So hurry down the chimney 812 00:49:06,380 --> 00:49:10,030 {\i1}* Tonight 813 00:49:13,050 --> 00:49:14,340 Congratulations. 814 00:49:14,540 --> 00:49:16,440 Congratulations on your job at The Post. 815 00:49:16,640 --> 00:49:18,440 Ah, still auditioning 816 00:49:18,640 --> 00:49:19,780 until they feel comfortable enough 817 00:49:19,980 --> 00:49:22,430 with the idea that I could pass as one of them. 818 00:49:23,130 --> 00:49:24,100 Your drink. 819 00:49:24,660 --> 00:49:26,850 Or use the same restroom. 820 00:49:27,050 --> 00:49:28,080 Christ. 821 00:49:28,280 --> 00:49:29,700 Hey. 822 00:49:32,270 --> 00:49:33,970 To success. 823 00:49:35,110 --> 00:49:36,710 At least the appearance of it. 824 00:49:42,550 --> 00:49:44,670 I'm curious. 825 00:49:44,870 --> 00:49:47,370 When the interrogator asked you those questions, 826 00:49:47,570 --> 00:49:49,070 how did you block out the memories? 827 00:49:49,270 --> 00:49:51,070 Keep your mind blank? 828 00:49:51,270 --> 00:49:54,710 See, it occurred to me you don't pass with the truth. 829 00:49:54,910 --> 00:49:57,310 You pass with the absence of guilt. 830 00:49:57,510 --> 00:49:59,500 Guilt cranks the machine. 831 00:50:00,500 --> 00:50:01,870 And I felt none. 832 00:50:06,010 --> 00:50:08,320 "Let us have a dagger between our teeth, 833 00:50:08,520 --> 00:50:10,230 a bomb in our hand 834 00:50:10,430 --> 00:50:12,650 and infinite scorn in our hearts." 835 00:50:14,510 --> 00:50:16,000 - Who said that? - Mussolini. 836 00:50:16,200 --> 00:50:17,150 Shit. 837 00:50:23,690 --> 00:50:26,160 Did they ask you if you ever loved another man? 838 00:50:27,090 --> 00:50:28,280 They did. 839 00:50:28,480 --> 00:50:29,930 And did you think about Tim? 840 00:50:31,200 --> 00:50:33,100 - For a second. - And you passed. 841 00:50:33,670 --> 00:50:35,000 Clean as a whistle. 842 00:50:37,000 --> 00:50:41,040 So you're celebrating because you don't love Tim? 843 00:50:42,510 --> 00:50:44,680 Or because you're such a damn good liar? 844 00:50:45,510 --> 00:50:47,550 * pensive music 845 00:50:48,980 --> 00:50:50,480 I'm not celebrating. 846 00:51:04,000 --> 00:51:07,630 McCarthy is gonna fire me to save his skin. 847 00:51:10,370 --> 00:51:11,740 He can't fire me. 848 00:51:12,270 --> 00:51:13,320 I'm a Jew. 849 00:51:13,520 --> 00:51:14,590 If he fires me, 850 00:51:14,790 --> 00:51:16,430 everyone's going to think he's a Jew hater. 851 00:51:16,630 --> 00:51:17,590 Roy. 852 00:51:17,790 --> 00:51:19,360 He probably is a Jew hater. 853 00:51:19,560 --> 00:51:23,070 They're all Jew haters until they need us. 854 00:51:23,270 --> 00:51:24,650 You need to look at this. 855 00:51:25,790 --> 00:51:26,750 What? 856 00:51:28,290 --> 00:51:30,260 * suspenseful music 857 00:51:37,560 --> 00:51:39,950 Oh, I'll be damned. 858 00:51:40,150 --> 00:51:42,640 Uh, what does it mean? 859 00:51:44,600 --> 00:51:47,160 It means this is a time of nachas, Dave. 860 00:51:47,360 --> 00:51:49,890 A time of nachas indeed. 861 00:51:50,090 --> 00:51:53,030 That stupid, alcoholic fat Mick 862 00:51:53,230 --> 00:51:55,060 isn't gonna fire Roy Cohn, 863 00:51:55,270 --> 00:51:59,570 and Gerard David Schine is not goin' to Korea. 864 00:51:59,770 --> 00:52:01,600 Oh. Kick off your shoes 865 00:52:01,800 --> 00:52:03,640 and crack open the brandy, Dave. 866 00:52:03,840 --> 00:52:05,830 We're not going anywhere. 867 00:52:16,900 --> 00:52:18,720 I am baking you 868 00:52:18,920 --> 00:52:22,310 a sweet potato pie for Christmas. 869 00:52:29,480 --> 00:52:30,770 On the hot plate? 870 00:52:30,970 --> 00:52:33,900 Downstairs, in the bar kitchen. 871 00:52:43,800 --> 00:52:45,680 You know, I have to spend Christmas Day with the folks. 872 00:52:45,880 --> 00:52:48,730 They'll want to hear all about the new job. 873 00:52:50,340 --> 00:52:52,310 Will your old girlfriend be there? 874 00:52:53,740 --> 00:52:55,390 I knew I shouldn't have told you about her. 875 00:52:55,590 --> 00:52:57,180 I don't really mind. 876 00:52:58,740 --> 00:53:00,680 It's exciting. 877 00:53:01,180 --> 00:53:02,180 What? 878 00:53:07,690 --> 00:53:09,150 Thinking of you... 879 00:53:13,160 --> 00:53:14,330 with a woman. 880 00:53:40,290 --> 00:53:42,220 Merry Christmas, Santa baby. 881 00:53:51,660 --> 00:53:54,620 {\i1}* The jingle bells are jingling * 882 00:53:54,820 --> 00:53:57,820 {\i1}* The streets are white with snow * 883 00:53:58,020 --> 00:54:00,660 {\i1}* The happy crowds are mingling * 884 00:54:00,860 --> 00:54:03,690 {\i1}* But there's no one that I know... * 885 00:54:03,890 --> 00:54:06,900 We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, 886 00:54:07,100 --> 00:54:08,700 for these and all the gifts 887 00:54:08,900 --> 00:54:10,830 which we have received from your bounty. 888 00:54:11,030 --> 00:54:17,540 {\i1}* I guess I've got the Christmas blues * 889 00:54:17,740 --> 00:54:20,240 {\i1}* I've done my window shopping * 890 00:54:20,440 --> 00:54:21,340 Amen. 891 00:54:21,540 --> 00:54:23,850 {\i1}* There's not a store I've missed * 892 00:54:24,050 --> 00:54:26,920 {\i1}* But what's the use of stopping * 893 00:54:27,120 --> 00:54:30,520 {\i1}* When there's no one on your list * 894 00:54:30,720 --> 00:54:33,660 {\i1}* You'll know the way I'm feeling * 895 00:54:33,860 --> 00:54:36,890 {\i1}* When you love and you lose 896 00:54:37,090 --> 00:54:39,730 {\i1}* I guess I've got... 897 00:54:39,930 --> 00:54:41,210 Hey, Skippy. 898 00:54:47,550 --> 00:54:48,750 Skip? 899 00:54:54,960 --> 00:54:55,960 Tim! 900 00:54:59,770 --> 00:55:01,230 Oh, Christ. 901 00:55:06,210 --> 00:55:07,210 Hey, Tim. 902 00:55:12,910 --> 00:55:16,050 Skippy, I'm sorry about earlier, okay? 903 00:55:19,320 --> 00:55:20,320 Listen. 904 00:55:21,650 --> 00:55:24,870 I'll call my friend and ask for that meeting you want. 905 00:55:25,070 --> 00:55:27,430 I can't guarantee anything, but... 906 00:55:31,800 --> 00:55:33,000 Skippy? 907 00:55:36,470 --> 00:55:37,450 Skip. 908 00:55:37,650 --> 00:55:39,740 * pensive music 909 00:56:03,260 --> 00:56:04,260 Hello? 910 00:56:07,800 --> 00:56:09,300 Mr. Fuller. I... 911 00:56:10,300 --> 00:56:11,370 Where's Tim? 912 00:56:14,670 --> 00:56:16,190 The hospital. 913 00:56:16,390 --> 00:56:18,060 It's lucky. We were here when it happened. 914 00:56:18,260 --> 00:56:20,300 And Frankie went with him in the ambulance and... 915 00:56:20,500 --> 00:56:22,010 What happened? 916 00:56:24,280 --> 00:56:26,050 He had a seizure. 917 00:56:29,460 --> 00:56:30,890 It's bad. 918 00:56:41,800 --> 00:56:44,000 * upbeat remix of "Silent Night" *