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[Eddie] When I grow up, I wanna be short.

[Tom] Why do you wanna be short?

- 'Cause I like the way I am. - Oh.

[Eddie] Why do grown-ups sometimes talk about the birds and the bees?

[Tom] Well, because they're nature lovers, Eddie.

[Eddie] When I grow up, I'm gonna be a nature lover.

[Tom] I know, I know.

[theme song]

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a warm hearted person who'll love me till the end ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a one boy cuddly toy ♪

♪ My up my down my pride and joy ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout him he's so much fun ♪

♪ Whether we're talkin' man to man ♪

♪ Or whether we're talking son to son ♪

♪ 'Cause he's my best friend ♪

♪ Yeah he's my best friend ♪

♪ La la pa ra ra pa ra ♪

♪ Pa ra ra ra pa ra ♪

♪ Pa ra ra pa ra ♪♪

[scatting]

Mrs. Livingston.

Yes, Eddie.

Could you please get the third stage rocket off my rocket bank?

Alright, I'll try. How does it come off?

You twist that.

Wait, you better do it over the table

so all the money doesn't spill on the floor.

Alright.

[coins rattling]

I didn't know you filled your bank.

Uh-huh, I've been saving it up

ever since dad got me this after the first moon walk.

I'm gonna buy him a present.

But it is not his birthday.

Well, on your birthday or Christmas or father's day

you always expect a present.

But I'm gonna get him when he doesn't expect.

That's good idea. What are you going to get?

I don't know. Do you have any good ideas?

Oh, maybe a nice tie?

Maybe. Any other ideas?

How about, uh, after shaving?

Anything else?

Socks?

I think he has enough socks.

[Tom] Alright!

Oh, your father's early.

You think he'll guess what I'm doing?

This is our secret.

[sighs] Hello, hello, hello. Hi, Mrs. Livingston.

- Hello, Eddie. - Hi, dad.

- Uh-ho, are we rich? - I am?

Well, it certainly looks that way, doesn't it?

I don't think I'm even close to it.

Are you rich?

Well, not financially, no.

Well, come on, what are we saving up for?

College?

- No. - Pony?

- No. - Old age?

Yeah, dad, that's what I'm saving up for.

- My old age. - You are, huh?

Good plan.

♪♪

- Anybody home? - Hi, Uncle Norman.

Hey, Eddie, what are you doing here?

Dad said that the printing presses are working today

and I'm gonna watch 'em.

Terrific.

How's the photography department, Norman?

Oh, terrific. Listen.

Since you gave me a brand new darkroom

I'm about to show you the best pictures of your career.

- The beach. - The beach?

Not just the beach, the beach.

Sand, sunshine, seagulls, bikinis.

Uh-ho, ah, yes. Norman, at his creative best.

I know what turns his head.

So do I.

- Hey, dad. - Yeah.

Could I go to the darkroom with Uncle Norman?

Oh, I thought you wanted to see the printing press.

Well, I could see those another time, dad, but I would really

like to see Uncle Norman develop some pictures.

Okay. Okay with you, Norman?

- Terrific. Let's go, sport. - Sure, champ.

- Bye-bye. - Bye.

Bye.

Mr. Corbett, since you're not taking Eddie to see the presses

would you like to hear the latest

about my encounter group?

- Oh, I'd love it. - Hm, great.

But I'll have to deny myself that pleasure.

Before which, must come business.

Grouch.

- You're fired. - Thank you.

Welcome.

Are you sure you wouldn't rather go see the presses

with your father?

Sure, Uncle Norman

but I'd just like to ask your advice.

Ask.

If you were me and you were

getting a surprise present for your father

and you had three dollars and four cents to spend

what would you get?

Umm, three dollars and four cents, huh?

Yeah, but I was thinking about something special.

Mrs. Livingston thought of things

like socks and ties and, uh...

What's?

Umm, after shaving lotion.

Oh, of course, yeah.

But those things aren't groovy enough, right?

Right, I know, but I haven't

been able to think of anything either.

Hey, I got it.

How about if I take a picture of you?

You sign it, we'll put it in a very pretty frame

give it to your father who'll have it for always, right?

Hey, that's a neat idea, Uncle Norman.

- No. - It's not a neat idea?

No, it's not neato enough.

- I got a better idea. - What is it?

Look over there, see that? That's my new movie camera.

Take sound and everything.

Suppose we make a little

mini movie of you, we'll give it to your father

and he'll see all the things you actually do, do.

Yeah, like playing basketball?

Eating ice cream, walking, running, talking, jumping.

Yeah, that's a great idea, Uncle Norman.

- But can we really do it? - Why not?

Well, I mean, with only three dollars and four cents?

Of course.

This is the day of the low-budget movie.

Hurry up, Uncle Norman.

- Mr. Tinker? - Yes.

Here.

- Lunch? - No, Eddie's clothes.

- For lunch? - No.

It is his extra clothes

suit and shirt and tie, for the movie.

Oh, thank you very much, Mrs. Livingston.

Thanks for the lunch.

Oh, please make sure Eddie eats.

Oh, yeah, an awful lot. I'll make sure he eats.

Thanks for the lunch.

Okay, Eddie Corbett, let's go, sport.

Time's a-wastin'.

- Okay, Uncle Norman. - Mm-hmm.

Well, you, uh, you two off for the day, huh?

- Yep. - What're you gonna do?

Oh, just knock around little, whatever we feel like.

Uh, maybe go to the park, have a little picnic...

- Huh? - Who knows?

Oh, well, it sounds like it's gonna be fun.

- It's going to be great. - Yeah, well.

You know, Eddie, it's been a long time

since you and I've been on a picnic together.

- Lets go, Eddie. - Uh, Norman, um.

- Wh-what's in the bag? - Lunch.

Lunch? For the two of you?

Isn't that an awful lot you've got?

If you two guys insisted, I could go along

with you and help eat it.

With me and Eddie? Come along with the two of us?

Yeah, I have nothing else to do.

You have lunch date, remember when I suggested

taking Eddie out for the day, you made a luncheon date with

Margot Lindstrom.

But, uh, um, I could get out of it.

Oh, no, Tom, look, there are couple of things

that we had planned, that work out better for two.

Oh, well, in that case, um, tsk

we better just, just keep things, um

the way, the way they are.

- You better get going. - Okay.

- Let's go, kid. - Okay.

Have a nice time, dad.

Yeah, well, yo-you, uh

you have a nice time, too.

- Bye. - Bye.

Action.

This is a score in my book, dad.

Hey, cookie-puss, it's awful nice of you

to help out with me today.

You're right, it's fun, I just wish our side

with the score, this is take 26.

But, don't worry, this time we'll definitely make it.

Twenty six is a very lucky number.

Really? What makes you think 26 is a lucky number?

Ah-ha, it has to be.

- Got it. - Okay.

Action.

This is a score in my book, dad.

Twenty seven... definitely a lucky number.

[telephone ringing]

I'll get it, Mrs. Livingston.

Hello?

Margot, yeah, I'm all dressed. I was on my way.

Oh.

Oh, come on, of course, I understand.

Margot, if your dog is sick, your dog is sick.

I love dogs.

Mm-hmm.

Yes, I understand, and we'll take a rain check on it.

Next week, alright?

What?

Oh, you little devil.

Uh, bye-bye.

Here you go, sport, one hot dog coming up.

- Where's Tina? - She went to the ladies' room.

- Oh. - Mm-hmm.

You think that dad feels bad?

No, but, hey, even if he does

think how good he's gonna feel when he sees our movie.

- Yeah, I guess you're right. - Yeah.

Hey, Uncle Norman, you better take this.

Take what?

The money for the movie.

Three dollars and four cents.

Oh, oh, no, no, Eddie.

Here, I'd say you hang on to it.

But how are we going to buy the things that we really need?

Easy, I'm gonna chip in a little.

Gee, thanks, Uncle Norman.

But don't do it, 'cause I really want

this to be from me to dad.

Hm.

You're right, okay.

I'll take the three dollars.

What about the four cents?

You keep it in reserve.

You mean, just in case?

Yeah, in the picture business, you never know when you have to

shoot something over again.

Now, come on, finish your hot dog so we can go over

to the office and do our next scene.

There you go.

Well, you look terrific, Eddie.

Gee, thanks, Tina.

Doesn't he look terrific, Norman?

Norman?

Oh, yeah, yeah, he looks terrific.

You look like a junior executive, Eddie.

You really look terrific.

Hey, Uncle Norman, if my dad likes this movie

could we make another one?

Sure, we can call it "The Son of Tom Corbett Returns."

Neato! When can we do it?

After we finish this one.

Tina, I-I think I need an extension.

Do you have one lying around somewhere?

Yeah, I think there's one on the coffeemaker.

Okay, now, Eddie, look.

See, I've got the microphone hidden under here, right?

That's so it doesn't show in the picture.

I think I'll go to the office.

Oh, you're going to the office

on Saturday, Mr. Eddie's father?

Well, yes, I can get so little done

personally, when there's a lot of people around

so, I, I'd go down now while it's quiet.

Oh, but there will be not many Saturdays when Eddie's not here.

So, you should relax. Take a nap.

- I'm not tired. - Would you like a sandwich?

No, thank you, Mrs. Livingston, I'm not hungry.

It's mid-afternoon.

Oh, it is time for tea.

Mrs. Livingston, you just served me tea.

Perhaps, take a walk. It is such a gorgeous day.

Now, that is a good idea.

I'll walk to the office.

Oh, Mr. Eddie's father?

Mrs. Livingston, by any chance

would you be trying to keep me from going to the office?

- Oh, no. - Oh, good, good.

Well, bye-bye.

Goodbye.

[telephone ringing]

Hello?

Who?

Oh, Mrs. Livingston. What's the matter?

Mr. Corbett is coming here?

But, Mrs. Livingston, why didn't you call?

Oh, I'm sorry, you-you are calling.

Phone's out of order?

Yeah, um...

Okay, uh, when is he coming?

Never mind, he's here right now. H-he's come. He-he's here.

Huh, Tina.

Who, who was that calling on a Saturday?

Uh, I don't know.

You don't know?

I-I mean, it was, it was for me.

Oh.

What are you doing here on a Saturday?

Uh, I, I just decided to, uh, drop, drop in and, and, uh

do some catching up.

Well, I appreciate that, Tina

but really, I think you work hard enough during the week

I don't think you should sacrifice your weekend.

Isn't that amazing, I was just going to say

the same thing to you, Mr. Corbett.

- You were? - Yes.

Well, thank you, huh.

I mean, if there's something I can get for you

out of your office, I'll be glad to get it.

But if you came to work, go home.

Well, that's very nice of you, Tina

but I did come to work, I see no reason to go home.

- Mr. Corbett-- - What?

Have you ever heard of executive fatigue?

Not as a generally recognizable disease.

Well, do you mind if I say something to you?

I don't think so.

- You don't look well. - Uh-huh?

Executive fatigue, you think?

Oh, there's not a doubt in my mind.

I've seen it coming for months, and now, it's here.

Well, I hate to shoot a hole in your diagnosis, doctor

but I feel fine.

Oh, I once said the same thing to my Uncle Harold

and he said the same thing back to me.

"I feel fine," and then, two weeks later...

How old was he?

Eighty-seven.

Tina, look at me.

Do I have any time left?

Oh, I didn't mean that you looked old.

Just sick.

I feel fine, Tina, but you look a little peaked.

Maybe you better go home.

Uh, no, I, I think I'll just stick around

and s-see what happens.

[Tina] Uh, Mr. Corbett?

[Tom] What, Tina?

Um, nothing.

♪♪

♪ Eddie and Uncle Norman hide hide hide ♪

♪ If Tom finds them the surprise is gone ♪♪

Yes?

Oh, um, nothing.

Well, you just said that outside.

Uh, it-it must be on my mind.

♪ Where did they go ♪

♪ Under the table ♪

♪ Must have gone into thin air ♪♪

[gasps]

Uh, what, what is it you're doing?

Well, Tina, as you know, ahem, I have a habit

of writing myself small notes.

Hoping, eventually, they will turn out to be an article.

I am now consolidating all these today

with the hopes of coming up with an idea

worthy of genius.

Oh.

[Tom] Tina.

Uh, yes?

What are you doing?

Uh, um, uh, I'm looking over your shoulder

to see if there's anything I can do to help.

- There is. - What?

You can stop looking over my shoulder.

Makes me nervous.

I have a great idea, Mr. Corbett.

Why don't I take all these little bits and pieces of paper

and type 'em up in a nice neat list

and then you'll have them, first thing, Monday morning.

And in the meantime, you can go home.

But I have no reason to go home, Tina.

Norman has Eddie out today.

Uh, uh, you can play golf.

- Uh-huh. No, thank you. - Tennis?

- No, thank you. - Bowling?

- Tina? - Uh, yes?

Remember when you were talking about executive fatigue?

- Yes. - You're giving it to me.

Look, Tina, if you have something you have to do

yourself, uh... why don't you go out

a-and do it at your own desk?

- Yes, sir. - Oh, that's fine.

What are you going to do?

Oh, Tina, I'm going to open the window

so I can get a little air, do you mind?

Well, uh...

♪♪

Tina...

I wouldn't open the window if I were you, Mr. Corbett.

- You wouldn't? - No.

I think it would be a very bad idea.

You do, you do. Uh-huh.

Oh, uh, b-because, uh, I-I'll get a draft on my back.

Yes. Yes, that's it.

I, in fact, I think you should take the afternoon off

and, and go home and relax, and, uh, and just stay there.

- Do you? - Mm-hmm.

Uh-huh, well, ahem, I guess you're right, you know

I haven't had an afternoon off in a... in a long time.

So I think, perhaps, maybe I will go home.

[Tina] And I think if you do

that you'll be very glad you did, later.

Uh, okay.

And I think you should do it right away.

I think, maybe now. Alright, Tina, listen

would you take, uh, all of these notes

you will put them together for me, won't you?

And they'll be ready sometime on, on Monday.

- First thing. - First thing, right, well...

I'll just, uh, leave everything to you and, uh...

Goodbye.

And thank you.

Thank you.

♪♪

He's gone.

Wow.

Are you okay, Uncle Norman?

Yeah, but shh, just don't make any loud noises.

The arms are still asleep.

Boy, you did a great job of getting dad out, Tina.

- Thanks, Eddie. - Yeah.

He saw your feet.

Oh, oh, hey. You did a great job, Tina.

What's a secretary for?

Say, Eddie, don't you have some homework you have to get done?

I already did that, dad.

So early?

Well, I just thought I'd wanna, I want the evening free.

Oh. Okay, I see.

[yawns]

Well, um, I guess it's time for me to go to bed.

- Already? So early? - Yeah.

Why, shouldn't I?

Well, gee, dad, not even babies go to bed this early.

Oh, that's a very good point.

I guess I could last a few more minutes, huh?

- Good. - Hmm.

[doorbell dings]

I'll get it.

- Hey, dad, look who's here? - Hi there.

- Uncle Norman and Tina. - How you doing, gang?

- Fine, champ. - Uh-huh.

- Well, this is a surprise. - Terrific.

- What is this, a delegation? - No, it's a demonstration.

A demonstration about where it's really at.

- Tina put a ribbon on it. - Gee, thanks, Tina.

You're welcome.

Well, uh, wh-what's this all about?

I have a present for you, dad.

For me?

Well, it isn't my birthday.

Well, I guess you could just call it an umber's day present.

An umber. Well, I like that. I like that.

Well, what is it?

A movie. It was Uncle Norman's idea.

A film on me, but it was my idea to give you the present.

Oh, well, how soon can I see it?

Well, I just happened to have a screen

and a projector right here.

- And you may have noticed. - It's movie time.

♪♪

[Tom] It's too bad you weren't hungry, huh?

[Eddie] Hm.

[Eddie on TV] This is score in my book, dad.

Ha-ha. Ah, regular Jerry West.

Uncle Norman, how did you do that?

I made the basket before lunch.

Well, that's what you call editing film, Eddie.

But here's the last part, I didn't edit this at all.

Dad, there's a couple of things I wanted to tell you

and this seemed like a swell way to do it.

I mean, sitting in your chair, because when I grow up

I wanna be just like you.

Another thing I guess, you know, is that I love you.

And mostly I wanna thank you

for all the things you did for me.

I'm really glad that you're my dad.

That's a rhyme.

I don't think there's anybody

else in the whole world like you.

So, this is your son, Eddie, saying thanks and love.

Well, how did you like it, dad?

Eddie, I loved it.

- It cost three dollars. - Three dollars, huh?

That's why you've been saving your money all this time.

Mm-hmm, and you almost caught us in your office, Saturday.

Saturday? Oh, yeah.

Yes, I-I guess I almost did, didn't I?

And Tina got you to go home.

Yes. Yeah, she did.

And Mrs. Livingston had my extra clothes in that brown bag.

- It wasn't really our lunch. - It wasn't, huh?

- Unh-unh. - Well, you could've fooled me.

And you did, and I thank you

and I'm very grateful to all of you.

It's nothing. You're welcome. Welcome, pal.

Eh, Norman, you really know how to keep cost down.

No sacrifice to artistic integrity.

- You little devil. - Uh, gee, don't touch the arms.

The muscles are all sore, they got a little workout

helping my little friend.

Mm-hmm.

Eddie...

...it's the nicest unbirthday present

I have ever had.

I'm glad.

Gee, thanks, Mrs. Livingston

for staying late and fixing us a snack.

- Mm-hmm. - You're welcome.

It is not every weeknight

that you stay up to see a movie.

Oh, this was special.

It certainly was.

- Dad? - Mm-hmm.

How would you like me to make another movie?

- Can you afford it? - Sure, I can.

I have four cents leftover.

What kind of movie can you make on four cents?

- A short subject. - A short subject? That's you.

- Right. - Right.

[horse neighing]

- Can I have a horse? - No, Eddie.

- Can I have a car? - Unh-unh.

[Eddie] Why not?

[Tom] Well, because to drive a car, you have to be

old enough to have a license.

[Eddie] Okay, dad, you just talked me

into a horse.

[Tom] I did?

[Eddie] Yeah, you don't need a license

to drive a horse.

[laughing]

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ Pa ra ra ra pa ra ♪♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a warm hearted person who'll love me till the end ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout my best friend ♪

♪ He's a one boy cuddly toy ♪

♪ My up my down my pride and joy ♪

♪ People let me tell you 'bout him he's so much fun ♪

♪ Whether we're talkin' man to man ♪

♪ Or whether we're talking son to son ♪

♪ 'Cause he's my best friend ♪

♪ La la pa ra ra ra ♪♪