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CLAIR: That's it, you guys.

I've asked and begged.

Now I'm telling you to get dressed.

This is impossible.

Trying to get four kids dressed to go out.

Clair, you got to hear the opening part of my speech.

I'm sorry.

I haven't even begun to get myself ready.

Oh, all right.

Go ahead.

Okay.

Here we go.

"My distinguished colleagues, hospital staff

Dr. Wexler, community leaders..."

I can do two things at once.

"When I heard that I had been voted physician of the year

I was deeply moved."

"...physician of the year, I was deeply moved."

"They tell me I won by one vote

which makes me think that I voted for the right person."

I did.

That's amusing.

Amusing? That's the big joke, Clair.

I'm sure Everybody's going to like it.

If that doesn't get them, this will.

For me?

Are you dr. Heathcliff huxtable, physician of the year?

Usually they give this award to a surgeon or a cardiologist.

I'm the first obstetrician.

Yes, I know.

The first child I deliver after I get the award

gets a stamp on the heel that says "Special edition."

When we come back, the physician of the year

will have the night of the year with you.

Vanessa: Give it back!

RUDY: No!

It's mine.

Denise: Shut up, you guys.

Open this door, Rudy.

Every time we go out

I spend 99% of the time on them and 1% on me.

I want you to put in 100% of the time

to make the face of the year.

The physician of the year will handle the pests of the year.

Open this door, Rudy!

No.

All right!

This is war!

( demented laughter )

Your mother has given me permission

to cut loose on you guys.

So what's the problem?

She took my brush and won't let me in.

Stand over here.

Rudy!

Yes?

Are you leaning on this door?

Yes.

Step back and step two paces to the side.

Big steps or little steps?

You're going to eat this door when I open it!

That's it, dad.

That's my brush.

Give me my brush!

Wait!

Come on, come on, come on, come on.

Theo: Dad.

Denise is hogging the bathroom.

Use the one downstairs.

That's for guests.

Pretend you don't live here.

Now, what is this all about?

She took my hairbrush.

She gave it to me.

Did you? Yeah.

But she never used it

so I took it back.

If you gave it to her, it belongs to her.

If you want the brush, ask her.

But, dad...

ask her!

Rudy, can I borrow my hairbrush?

No.

( in a sweet voice ) Rudy, can I borrow your hairbrush?

Yes.

Thank you.

Now, you see?

What did you learn?

That I should have my own room.

While you're at it, get your own house, too.

Now, let's get ready.

Come on.

You still waiting for Denise to come out?

It's not fair, dad.

Fair?

We live with Four women.

We're lucky there's a gas station on the corner.

But, dad, I wanted to shave for tonight.

Your face?

Yeah.

Step into the light.

Above the lip and below the Chin.

Yeah, okay.

Above the lip?

And where else?

Below the Chin.

Below the...

oh, I see it.

Okay, now hold still.

There. Now you don't have to shave.

No.

I was just joking.

I'm tickled about this.

My son's first shave.

I'm proud.

It's no big deal.

What do you mean?

It is a big deal.

You're not looking like a mountain man, but...

Denise!

What?

Come out.

Don't come in!

You've got a two-minute warning.

Thanks, dad.

What will you use?

I bought a disposable razor.

No!

I've got just the thing for you.

The traditional huxtable razor--

always used by the male the first time shaving.

Dad.

Huh?

I was renting my tuxedo, and the guy said

a lot of people came in for your party.

You're kidding.

They talked about what a great doctor you are

and how you care about your patients.

I told him, to me

you're just dad.

You being a doctor was never a big deal.

It was your job.

Yeah.

Talking to this guy

made me... I don't know... proud.

All right.

Okay.

Go lather up.

Okay, dad.

So how's it going?

Our son is going to shave for the first time.

With that?!

Yes, this is the huxtable razor.

All the men use it the first time they shave.

He'll cut himself.

That's the fun part of it.

Thank you.

Oh, daddy, Brigette Stanley's having a party tonight.

Can I go after the banquet?

I thought we'd bask in the glow of my award afterward.

Where?

Here.

You know what will happen.

The kids will fight

and you'll complain that you ate too much

and fall asleep on the Couch.

And you want to miss all that?

Could I?

We'll discuss it later.

Okay.

Good luck with whatever you're going to do with your hair.

Just promise me you won't lose the razor in that.

I used too much?

No, sometimes I use three or four cans myself.

There you are.

Good luck.

And use long, smooth strokes.

Thanks, dad.

Come on, you guys.

We're going to be late!

Whoa!

Sharp, huh?

I think I finally found my look.

Whoa! Whoa!

Thank you.

Vanessa: Can I have the dress

when you've outgrown it?

You think about yourself a lot.

Is that a "Yes"?

I like that bag.

I'm bringing extra clothes for a party after the banquet.

You're not putting my dress in there?!

whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

I dressed myself.

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Well, thank you.

You look fabulous, too.

You do, too, mommy.

Where's dad?

On my way.

Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!

Do you like my back?

All right, let me look at all of you.

This family is too good-looking to leave this house.

( ring )

Dr. Huxtable here.

Hi, how are you, mrs. Randall?

How far apart are they?

It looks like the beginning of labor.

Go ahead.

I'll meet you in a few minutes.

Now it's not what you think.

It is this woman's first child

and her labor pains are so far apart

it's a good 12 hours before anything happens.

I'll make her feel comfortable.

I'll get to the banquet before you miss me.

Couldn't doctor Daley cover for you?

It's her first baby.

And besides, she's never seen me in my tuxedo.

Hi, doctor.

How are you, mrs. Randall?

You didn't have to dress up.

He's being honored tonight-- physician of the year.

Physician of the year?

At your service, madam.

Are you uncomfortable?

No.

Where's Mr. Randall?

On the road.

Salesman?

No.

Power forward for the knicks.

They're in philadelphia tonight.

Playing the sixers, huh?

That's too bad.

He really wanted to be here.

We went through lamaze.

Perhaps by the time the game is over

he can drive here

before you have the baby.

Is the game on Tv?

Yeah.

Turn it on, and maybe they'll win...

on his shot...

from 30 Feet out...

with Two seconds left.

Swish! Through the net.

Not your husband.

It's everything I thought it would be.

I'm already having a great time.

( no audio )

Who's that?

I don't know, but they must realize who we are.

Here's our table.

There are only five chairs.

We need another for dad.

He's sitting at the head table.

Are all these people doctors?

Most of them.

This is the place to get sick.

Where's Rudy?

Uh-oh.

My father's dr. Huxtable. I'm Rudy.

I'm five years old, and I dressed myself.

Hello.

Mrs. Huxtable.

Dr. Wexler, how are you?

Haven't you forgotten somebody?

Cliff stopped at the hospital. He'll be here shortly.

This is dr. Wexler, the hospital administrator.

I'd like you to meet our children.

I know all about them.

Vanessa, right?

Hello.

Denise, Yes?

Yeah, hi.

That's Rudy.

That's Theo.

Who are you, Murray?

Rudy.

You're Rudy.

Your husband has missed every shot so far.

Even the time he tried to dunk and nobody was with him

he missed it.

His thoughts must be with me.

His team wishes the rest of him was here.

Here you go, doctor.

I'm just looking at your tracings.

Doctor, can we turn the game off?

You wanted to watch it.

He just fouled out.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, everything's just fine.

I'll just hang around for a few more contractions.

But your banquet.

I'll get there in time.

I'm making a speech. Like to hear it?

Yeah.

It's funny, too.

It's really funny.

I think I left it at home.

Don't go anywhere. I'll be right back.

I told dad This would happen.

It's just a little salad dressing.

This is just the first course.

It will get worse.

Shut up.

Cliff has nerve--

leaving me alone with four kids.

He'll get his when I'm lawyer of the year.

Sweetie, we need some soap on this.

Come on.

I think Rudy's spoiling Mom's evening.

You spoiled evenings when you were five.

And you still do.

There's a call for mrs. Huxtable.

I'll take it.

Did Theo mean that?

No, but you do get on people's nerves.

You know I don't mean to.

Maybe if you thought before you talked...

I'll start doing that.

Except with Theo.

Telephone's in there, sir.

Thank you.

Hey, Dad.

Hi, son. Where's mom?

In the bathroom with Rudy. Are you coming?

I don't know.

Mrs. Randall's further along than I thought.

I forgot my speech.

Somebody's got to go home and get it for me.

Mom found it in your pants.

She says whenever we go out

she has to check after you and Rudy.

Okay.

How's it going there?

A lot of people?

It's packed.

What are they saying?

"That cliff huxtable-- what an obstetrician"?

mostly they're saying

"That cliff huxtable-- where is he?"

Dr. Huxtable.

Just a minute.

Mrs. Randall's contractions are stronger and closer together.

I'll be right there.

Son?

Yeah.

It looks like I won't make it.

What should we do?

That's your father?

Hold on, dad.

He's at the hospital.

Let me have it.

You already won.

What are you trying to prove?

I'm working on next year.

What should I do with the award?

Give it to my son.

You got it, coach.

You take the award.

No problem, dad.

Do me a favor.

I want you to read my speech for me.

Hello?

Hello? Hello?

Maybe Mom should accept the award.

Son, I'd really like for you to read my speech for me. Please?

Okay, dad. I'll try.

Good. Good luck, son.

Thanks, dad.

Is that your father?

Dad's not coming.

Oh.

He wants me to read his speech.

Theo!

What if there are doctor words I can't pronounce?

You should read your father's speech.

I think you should.

Dad won't know.

If you want, I will.

What did he say when he asked you?

That he'd really like me to do it.

Well?

Okay.

Wait. Your father's speech wasn't the only thing he forgot.

I would like very much for you to go out there

and read the speech as if you had written it yourself.

Make me and your Dad very proud.

Let's go.

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen

to the annual "Physician of the year award" Banquet.

Our honoree is not here.

That's the chance you take when you select an obstetrician.

He's at the hospital

delivering a baby--

which shows you the lengths he will go to to look good.

His dedication to this hospital is so great

that whenever business in the maternity ward Slowed down

his wife came in pregnant.

Without further ado

I want to present the Vera Crockett award

for the outstanding physician of the year

to dr. Heathcliff huxtable.

Accepting in his behalf will be his son, Rudy huxtable.

Forgive me. Theodore huxtable.

My distinguished colleagues...

hospital staff...

dr. Wexler...

community leaders...

ladies and gentlemen.

When I was voted physician of the year

I was deeply moved.

They say I won by one vote

which makes me think I voted for the right person.

( loud laughter )

All right.

I am very honored.

Clair...

I share this with you.

You are an inspiration to me.

It's hard to believe

a woman who's been so beautiful so long

could have been raised on peanut butter and jelly.

As a young boy, I dreamed of becoming a doctor.

People told me I couldn't do it

because it was too hard.

They were right about it being hard.

But one thing was tougher than all the others combined--

microbiology.

I hated microbiology--

but I had a choice.

If I wanted to become a doctor, I had to learn it.

I hope my children will never Let anything stand in the way of their dreams.

I am honored to receive

the Vera Crockett award as physician of the year.

And I am proud to say

I work alongside these great americans.

He wants all of us to stand up and join hands.

I am an American, and this is my american family.

Thank you.

( baby crying )

CLIFF: Congratulations, mrs. Randall. You got a basketball player.

Mrs. Randall: It's a boy?

Cliff: It's a girl!

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