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[instrumental music]

Hey, Shawn, what's the difference

between Michael Jackson

and Casper the Friendly Ghost?

What?

One is white, scares little children

and then he disappears.

And the other one is just a ghost.

[laughs]

Whaa!

Boo! Ha ha.

You know, Michael Jackson.

Hah! Tah! Tah!

Tah tah!

[screams]

Oh, forget it, pops. It's worse than I thought.

He's just mad 'cause he got laid off.

Go ahead, mighty mouth.

Why don't you say it a little bit louder?

A couple of people in the lobby didn't hear you.

- What's up, Lou? - Hey, Shawn.

I heard you got laid off.

Tough luck, kid.

Marlon, what'd you do? Tell the whole building I got laid off?

Me?

Hey, my deepest condolences on getting fired, man.

So he's the one that got the boot?

Hm.

- Pops and his big mouth. - Yeah. pops and his big mouth.

Hey, Cliff, you mind if I check out the want ads?

Fifty cents, deadbeat.

That's what's wrong with you Williams' kids.

Looking for a handout, always something for nothing.

I remember when you two wild brats

used to run around on this lobby floor

and I said then you'd amount to no good, and I was right.

- If you ask me-- - Nobody's asking...Shamu.

And for the record, this deadbeat been working

since he was 16 years old.

And by the end of the day, I'll be working again.

I won't hold my breath.

Why not? You'll make so many people so much happier.

Marlon, check it out.

Look at this picture of the lady that got mugged

around the corner.

Damn! She look messed up.

No. That's Chelsea Clinton.

I'm talking about the other one.

Poor thing was robbed in broad daylight

while 15 people stood around doing nothin'.

Mm, that's a damn shame.

You see, that's what's wrong with this city.

People get mugged and nobody cares.

Right on, brother.

Brother gets laid off, nobody cares.

A guy can't get a girl, nobody cares.

See, the problem is, it's a selfish world

and everybody's looking out fornumero uno.

I'm not talking about a fine girl, j-just a female.

I mean, she could be mentally challenged. I don't care.

I mean, why can't we open our eyes to the world around us?

I mean, if somebody's hurt or in pain

why can't we lend them a helping hand, huh?

♪ Reach out and touch ♪

♪ Somebody's hand ♪

Sing it, crustache.

It's up to each and everyone of us to make a difference.

♪ Make this world a better place if you can ♪

Will you stop?

♪ In the name of love ♪

♪ Before you break.. ♪♪

Cut it out.

What I'm trying to say here, people

is we have the power to change the world.

And it starts right here in this lobby.

Look around you. See if you see somebody in need?

I'm not even asking for a fancy schmancy

office building with a beautiful secretary.

It'd be nice.

Shawn, it's Cliff, man!

Oh, my God!

- What happened? - I don't know!

I think his water broke!

[theme song]

♪ We're brothers ♪

♪ We're happy and we're singing ♪

♪ And we're colored ♪

♪ Give me a high five ♪♪

(male #1) 'Alright. Cut and print.'

'Beautiful, guys. Dynamite. That is--'

♪ Girl what you got goin' on tonight? ♪

♪ I got something that you gonna like ♪

♪ Won't you just chill with me tonight ♪

♪ I got something that you gonna like ♪

♪ Girl what you got going on tonight? ♪

♪ I got something that you gonna like ♪

♪ Won't you just chill with me tonight ♪

♪ I got something that you gonna like ♪

♪ I got something ♪♪

[instrumental music]

Okay, break it up!

Show's over. The man died.

You've all got lives even if he doesn't.

Move it.

Well, pop..

...I've never seen nobody die before.

I mean...one minute the guy was here

and the next minute, he was just gone.

Son, there are things in this world no man can avoid.

Death, taxes, and the Jehovah's Witnesses knocking on your door.

Nobody's gonna miss old Cliff.

I think he was the meanest man alive.

Now he's dead!

[sobbing]

Hold it, sticky fingers!

Those papers are 50 cents each.

So there was no one there to take the money.

Shawn, take the thief's money.

That's ten papers. That'll be $5.

Hey, I didn't kill the guy. What are you looking at me for?

'Cause I've never seen a squirrel lie so still before.

You might wanna tuck the feet in.

It's just what Cliff would have said.

Come on, son, you can go through your five stages of grief

while you wash the dishes.

Freeze, mister! I got you covered.

I know you got take-out menus in there somewhere

'cause every time you make a delivery

you toss them on my lobby floor!

I will not stand for litter.

Not in my lobby, not on my watch!

You got that?

Okay, you're clean. Get movin'.

Okay, smart guy

there's only one way down, and I'm waiting!

If I were not already a lucrative locksmith

I'd buy this newsstand faster than you can fry a goat.

Well, seriously, you really think

this newsstand is a good investment?

Are you kidding me? This is a prime location.

Much street traffic, very low overhead.

I'm telling you, Shawn, we are looking at one big

fat cow of cash.

Oh!

He was talking about the newsstand, not you.

[upbeat music]

(Shawn) 'I'm telling you, pop, this newsstand's'

'gonna be a gold mine.'

But, son, running a small business is hard work.

I mean,hard

Day, night. Night, day.

- Right, pops. - Are you sure you're up for it?

Of course, I am. I wanna make my mark on the world.

Yeah, not just in the snow.

Look, pops, ever since I was a little kid

I always had a dream of-of-of being somebody

of making something of myself

and-and this newsstand could be my first step.

Son, you are a chip off the old block.

Did I ever tell you boys how I got started at the diner?

- Yes, pop. - Yes, pop!

Oh, back in 1965..

[blender whirring]

[no audio]

[whirring continues]

[no audio]

[blender stops]

Now drink that before I frappe your face.

So, pops, so back to my business proposal.

- What do you think? - It does make sense, son.

And with the restaurant next door

I can stop by, give advice, keep you on track.

No, no, no, pops, you stay in the restaurant.

I wanna run this business by myself.

Well, you better get your three grand by yourself.

Take my money, take my mouth.

On second thought, a man with your experience

would be a asset to my business.

It's a deal.

Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. This is phat.

I mean, Shawn has his newsstand

and pop, who knows what I'm gonna do with my 3000.

[chuckles]

- Your 3000? - Yeah!

- Where you gonna get $3000? - From you.

I mean, you gave it to Shawn. You've gotta give it to me.

Why?

Because we're brothers.

Well, so are Tito and Jermaine, but I'm not giving them $3000.

- But, pop-- - No buts.

Shawn came to me like a businessman with a plan.

He's got a dream. I believe in a man with a dream.

- Well, I got a dream too. - And what is your dream?

That pop's gonna give me $3000.

Well, you better wake your little narrow butt up

'cause I'm not gonna give you a dime.

[Shawn laughs]

Oh, come on, pop. See.

Just a minute. You like Shawn better.

This ain't got nothin' to do with me liking Shawn better.

Pop's right even though he does.

You see, pop, it's just like that time when we was kids

and Shawn stole that leather jacket

and you blamed me for it.

When?

You know, that time you lost your job again

and Thelma made that lumpy oatmeal.

- Marlon, Marlon! Hey! Hey! Hey! - What?

That wasn't us. That was the old episode of "Good Times."

Oh.

My bad.

Hey, pops, we better get out of here before the bank closes.

I'm right behind you, partner.

- Oh, I like the sound of that. - Me too.

- Partner. Paper. - Paper.

- Ooh. - Paper, it rhyme.

- Paper. - Partner.

- Paper. - Paper.

- Paper. Partner. - Paper. Partner.

Oh, phooey! Who needs your stupid money?

I got brains and plenty of them too.

I'm gonna be somebody! You'll see.

One day, success will be written all over this face.

[instrumental music]

Hey, look who's open for business.

Hey, Shawn, me and Reggie

got you a little welcome-to-the-lobby gift.

For me? Oh, guys.

Aw, this is..

This is just..

What is it?

It's a roach motel.

We're open to the street.

A person can stomp only so many times a day.

- Enjoy. - Thank you very much.

Every time I think of a roach on his back

with his feet kicking, I'll think of you guys.

Thanks very much, sir. Come again.

Oh, thank you, sir. Thank you.

Come again and again, please.

Come on, man. See, I could do that.

Come on, man. Let me work here with you.

You need me. I'm a people's person.

Hey! Who do you have to know to get a refill?

Oh, chill, Moms Mabley, I'm talking to my brother.

Just what you need. Some more caffeine.

You see what I'm saying?

Come on, man, let me work here with you, Shawn.

Pop don't respect me.

Look, Marlon, I'm sure you'd be great

but pops really needs you at the diner.

Marlon!

And I think he needs you right now.

Get your skinny butt back to work

before I make it a whole lot skinnier.

- Whole lot skinnier. - Shut up. It ain't funny.

- What? - Tired of you yelling at me.

- You're tired? - I'm tired.

I got something else you're probably tired of.

- Alright. - Bring your butt back here.

[indistinct shouting]

Come over here, man.

Wait! Wait! Wait!

Are you okay?

Yep. I'm fine. Never felt better.

- I just quit. - You quit?

Yup. That's right, I'm through.

No more taking orders, no more being on time

no more hard work.

From now on, I'm all yours..

...boss.

[upbeat music]

Hey, what's up, kid?

Shawn, I gotta tell you, man. I really dig this job.

I mean, it's so stimulating to your brain.

I feel so much smarter already.

Damn. Is this what they mean by Silicon Valley?

Will you put that away before you go blind?

We got a lot of work to do, man.

- Now, you have any questions? - Yeah.

- When's my break? - Are you crazy?

You ain't getting no break. We got a lot of work to do.

Look, we gotta re-stock the shelves.

We got inventory. We got balancing the cash register.

We got taking care of customer's..

...legs.

No, those aren't just legs. Those arelegs.

Yeah, why don't you use yourlegs

to go re-stock that magazine shelf?

Oh, okay.

My head is pounding. I need aspirin.

I'm sorry, baby. I don't sell aspirin.

As if I'd be dense enough to purchase

pharmaceuticals at a newsstand.

Let me explain myself.

I am not a customer.

I am in pain. This is a cry for help.

[scoffs] Well, let me explain myself.

This is a newsstand, not the free clinic.

Fine. Since you cannot give me any aspirin

can you at least give me change for the phone?

Sure.

Oh, ho-ho, I get it. Another cry for help.

[chuckles]

It's not like I'm begging.

I am good for it. Just look at these shoes.

You borrowed those too?

Damn, kid, she's a dime. What did she say?

She said, "Give me a damn quarter, boy."

She let you give her a quarter?

Mr. Arnovitz, there's no need to take that tone.

You will have this month's rent.

Well, I've just landed the most fabulous position

at a very prestigious law firm.

And I'm Marla Maples Trump.

So, if you'll kindly unchain your pitbull

from my front door, we can all get on with our lives.

Well, certainly my word

is just as good as a cashier's check.

Hello? Hello?

Did you really think he'd buy that fabulous job crock?

Do you always eavesdrop on private conversations?

Why do you think I'm next to the phone?

And what is this?

My personal IOU for the quarter.

"Monique Lattimore?" Lattimore.

Why does that name sound so familiar?

- Does it? - I know what I'm thinking of.

I'm thinking of that weasel guy, Manfred Lattimore.

You know that dude who got busted for embezzling millions.

He was convicted on a technicality.

The system couldn't handle a black man with power

so they threw him behind bars..

...and froze all his assets.

Now, why is she all choked up

about a jailbird with a frozen ass?

My guess is that jailbird is her father.

Yeah, but how'd his booty get cold?

Hey, girl.

Hey, I don't sell aspirin, but I do have Kleenex.

Take one. It's on the house.

I don't usually make it a habit

of falling apart in front of strangers.

Well, do you mind undressing in front of them?

I'm gonna go clean the counter.

Well, I'm Shawn, no longer a stranger.

Feel free to fall apart.

That job interview..

...just like all the rest.

The minute they see the name Lattimore

it's thank you, and goodbye, Sally.

Well, did you tell them your father was innocent?

Why? The man's guilty as sin.

And now, I'm broke..

...and no one will hire me.

Oh, don't cry. Don't cry.

I know what it's like to be out of work.

Hey, I got an idea.

I heard they need a salesgirl down at the card shop.

Excuse me?

I did not attend the finest prep schools

on the East Coast to become a...salesgirl.

I can't believe they made me wear this smock

as if selling Garfield cards wasn't humiliating enough.

Very nice shoes you've got there, miss.

- Ferragamos? - Why, yes.

Unfortunately, they're last season's.

Gee, maybe Imelda Marcos has formed a support group.

Would you like, perhaps, a nice genuine leather bag

to go with them shoes?

For you, only 14.95.

For Anne Klein?

Just about..

...Anneclone.

Monique, uh, Reggie has, like, a little

retail business on the side.

If it's been knocked off, ripped off

or fell off a truck, Reggie's got it.

Oh, wait, perhaps, you'd like Bolex watches--

- Well, I already have them. - Obsessa perfume.

- I don't wear it. - Oh, no, no, no.

You've heard of Nikes?

I have..

...Likeys.

They're justLikey

- I think not. - Oh, wait.

I haveGuess Who

I haveLouis Futon

You ever get stuck in the airport, it makes into a bed.

No, no, wait.

Am I crazy or was Monique

checking me out through that diner window?

(all) You're crazy.

Completely out of your mind.

[upbeat music]

Son, I-I'm not so sure I want my $3000 investment

put in Marlon's hands.

Relax, pops. He'll catch on.

[laughs] Yes.

Unless you want him back at the diner with you.

You're right. Yeah, he'll catch on.

Yeah. I thought so.

- Hi. - Hi.

Do you sell, like..

...magazines?

[chuckles] Like, I think we do.

Okay, do you, like, have the one with that lady on the cover?

You know, the famous one?

Like, I think, I'm all sold out right now.

- Bummer. - Totally.

Hey, what are you doing?

You ain't supposed to be treating customers like that.

You're supposed to be friendly to 'em.

Sell them something. Sell more paper.

Look, man, the only kind of paper that girl wants

is the kind that roll between your fingers, alright?

Know what? I don't trust you. Gonna stick around for a while.

Oh, come on, man. Shake the spot!

I don't need you breathing down my neck.

Come on, man. I'll do better without you.

- You sure? - Yes. Go.

Alright. Watch.

Hey, good afternoon, sir.

Step right up. Don't be shy.

'What can I help you with today, sir?'

- Give me the money. - The money, the money..

You know what? We're all sold out of "The Money Magazine"

but we do have "Business Week" and the "Wall Street Journal."

Open the cash drawer, moron and give me the money.

- I got a gun. - Oh, man, look.

I'm new at this, man. Why don't you just wait now and come back?

My brother will be here. He's a much better victim.

Give me the money, stupid.

Okay, okay, um..

- Damn. - Come on. Come on. Come on.

Why is it always the last button you push?

Hurry up.

Now, would you like small or large denominations, sir?

I want it all, stupid.

Oh, a cop. Damn it.

Hey, whoa, whoa, I don't do that on the first date.

One slip and you'll never date again.

Okay, just don't tell nobody, alright?

How's it going, Marlon?

Fine! Fine.

Marlon, do you carry "International Vogue?"

Um, "International Vogue?"

You know what? We're all sold out right now.

Try the newsstand on 6th Street

right next to the police station.

Or try right there on the third shelf.

[chuckles] I was here before, right?

- No. - Oh. Okay.

Sorry. Smallest I have is a 20.

You know what? Just keep it. It-it's on the house.

As a matter of fact, everything is on the house.

Everything is free!

(Marlon) 'Today's special, everything free!'

I see you, slime bucket!

Turn around, put your hands in the air!

He's got a gun!

[all screaming]

And all our money! Get him, Marlon!

Freeze!

Not you. Him!

Get him. Get him, Marlon. Get him!

Get the gun. Get the gun.

Get the gun. Get the gun.

Get the gun.

[groans]

Tag. You're it.

- Nice work, guys. - He's all yours, Lou.

Boys. Boys!

Is everything alright?

(both) Yes, pops.

Marlon, after today, I think it's best you come

and work in the diner with me.

No way, pops. Marlon showed me he could really handle himself.

Yeah, for a minute, I didn't think I'd be

able tohandle

From now on, I want my little brother

back at the newsstand with me.

And I want my little boy back at the diner with me.

- But I want him back with me. - My baby, my boy.

Hey, hey, hey! Boys, boys, boys, boys.

You don't have to fight about it.

Okay, we'll let Marlon decide.

[sighs] Pop, I love you

but I don't think Shawn could do it by himself.

Excuse me, Marlon, I know the robbery is over

but I can still have these for free, can't I?

Mm-hmm.

On second thought, we can share him.

You take him first.

You take him for the first three months.

Oh, no, no, no. He's all yours.

Don't be so kind.

(Marlon) 'Hey, Shawn, man, I still say we gotta reconsider'

this newsstand thing, man.

We made $24 profit.

- Twenty four dollars? - Yeah.

We're rich! Ha ha!

Yes, baby!

Alright, let's go put it in the bank

so we can collect some interest.

Shawn, we are gonna get paid!

Look out, New York, here we come!

[knocking]

- Had to get my jacket. - Oh, yeah, thanks.

(Shawn) Look up, Marlon, say cheese!