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00:01:01 You'd be
00:01:04 So easy to love
00:01:08 So easy to ldollze
00:01:11 All others above
00:01:14 So worth the yearnlng for
00:01:20 So swell to keep
00:01:27 We'd be
00:01:30 So grand at the game
00:01:34 So carefree together
00:01:37 Does seem a shame
00:01:41 That you can't see
00:01:44 Your future wlth me
00:01:46 'Cause you'd be
00:01:49 There's great wisdom in jokes, Falk, really.
00:01:52 There's an old joke
00:01:56 He's getting his brains beat out.
00:01:59 And his mother's in the audience,
00:02:03 There's a priest next to her
00:02:09 And the priest says, ''l will,
00:02:13 There's more insight in thatjoke,
00:02:16 into what l call the Giant So What
00:02:21 than most books on philosophy.
00:02:23 Women.
00:02:26 Camus said that women are all
00:02:32 of paradise on earth.
00:02:34 ln your case, Falk,
00:02:38 that Henny Youngman used to tell
00:02:42 lt sums it up perfectly
00:02:46 Guy comes into a doctor's office.
00:02:47 He says, ''Doc, it hurts when l do this.''
00:02:51 The doctor says, ''Don't do it.''
00:02:54 Think about that.
00:02:58 That's Davld Dobel,
00:03:01 We spent many afternoons walklng
00:03:04 Dld l know when l flrst met hlm
00:03:07 We met at the office of some so-called
00:03:12 We were comedy writers trying
00:03:16 by writing nightclub routines for comics.
00:03:18 The difference was,
00:03:22 He wants truisms.
00:03:26 We can't afford the crazy prices
00:03:30 Let me say this, if l may.
00:03:33 l can't speak for David Dobel
00:03:37 ln fact, Jerry and l just met him now.
00:03:40 But l've handled Jerry Falk
00:03:45 you get top-quality goods for your money.
00:03:48 You can buy a suit and get
00:03:51 as you can in an expensive fabric.
00:03:56 a quality fabric, at affordable prices.
00:04:01 Who is that piece goods salesman
00:04:04 Harvey? Don't ask.
00:04:07 l'd love to dump him,
00:04:11 You pay that troll
00:04:13 20. Actually, 25.
00:04:17 He was there for me
00:04:20 Your... don't tell me
00:04:23 You thought it would be exciting.
00:04:27 and you dumped her.
00:04:29 You are not. She left me.
00:04:33 lt's my main problem in analysis.
00:04:37 - You're in analysis already?
00:04:40 l turned down some TV jobs
00:04:43 because my shrink felt
00:04:46 You chose psychoanalysis over real life?
00:04:49 Are you learning disabled?
00:04:51 [Falk:] Obviously, you're not familiar
00:04:54 Wrong. l'm completely familiar with it.
00:04:57 Similar hustlers tried to fob it
00:05:01 - You were in Payne Whitney?
00:05:04 l was in the psycho ward
00:05:07 a vacation l don't look back on
00:05:10 Really?
00:05:12 Relax.
00:05:14 Oh, no. l'm not suggesting
00:05:18 But l was violent.
00:05:22 You were in a straitjacket?
00:05:24 l'm not going to take an ax
00:05:27 - Don't be scared.
00:05:30 What happened?
00:05:32 l broke up with this girl,
00:05:34 and they put me
00:05:38 ''Why did you get so depressed,
00:05:42 ''and do all those things you did?''
00:05:47 And he said,
00:05:50 And l said, ''There's nothing to look into.
00:05:53 And he said, ''Well, why are you feeling
00:05:58 And l said, ''Cause l want the girl.''
00:06:02 And l said, ''Nothing.''
00:06:04 He said, ''l'll have to
00:06:06 l said, ''l don't want medication.
00:06:09 And he said,
00:06:12 So, l took a fire extinguisher
00:06:16 and struck him across
00:06:18 And before l knew it,
00:06:21 had jumper cables in my head
00:06:26 Why are you in analysis?
00:06:28 You're afraid to sleep alone.
00:06:31 Fear of death.
00:06:33 That's funny. l have that, too.
00:06:36 lt's very common to living creatures.
00:06:38 And l have rough patches
00:06:41 - You have a girlfriend?
00:06:43 Really?
00:06:44 Yes, with the most beautiful,
00:06:49 - But there are rough patches.
00:06:52 But there are painful conflicts.
00:06:56 She can be difficult.
00:06:59 - A knockout, but impossible.
00:07:03 - You did.
00:07:05 Now she's difficult.
00:07:09 She's very supportive of my goals.
00:07:13 l want to write a novel.
00:07:15 A novel about man's fate
00:07:18 No god, no hope, just human suffering
00:07:23 Stick to jokes, that's where the money is.
00:07:26 No, l'm okay.
00:07:29 Today is our anniversary.
00:07:32 You know, maybe next week,
00:07:36 we could drive out to watch
00:07:39 parade his amphigories for us.
00:07:44 Sure. That'd be great.
00:07:46 lt's funny. l was once in a cab...
00:07:51 And l was pouring my heart out
00:07:54 about all the stuff
00:07:57 life, death, the empty universe,
00:08:00 the meaning of existence,
00:08:03 And the cab driver said to me:
00:08:06 ''You know, it's like anything else.''
00:08:10 Think about that.
00:08:12 He was a teacher who lived on
00:08:16 Too frightened to quit
00:08:20 as he said,
00:08:24 ''Amphigories''?
00:08:27 Meanwhile, l'm on my way
00:08:30 l'll be on time, she'll be late.
00:08:33 She's late, she's disorganized.
00:08:36 lncidentally, that's not our big problem.
00:08:38 She drives me crazy,
00:08:42 She is adorable.
00:09:02 - Jerry.
00:09:05 - Am l late?
00:09:08 Can you pay for the cab?
00:09:11 Pay for the cab?
00:09:16 You know, we did say 7:30.
00:09:19 Sorry.
00:09:23 lt was pretty tough to get a reservation.
00:09:27 - What's the matter?
00:09:30 - l can see. Why?
00:09:34 You always think you did badly.
00:09:37 l felt so confident until l got up to read,
00:09:41 Don't obsess.
00:09:44 l'm my own worst enemy.
00:09:49 l know you can.
00:09:51 We'll go have a good dinner.
00:09:56 l got to tell you about this character l met.
00:10:00 Don't be mad at me, but l ate.
00:10:06 You ate?
00:10:08 l was starving when l got back
00:10:12 so l had a little sliver
00:10:16 Then l had another one.
00:10:20 Pretty soon, l'd eaten the whole cake.
00:10:22 You ate the whole
00:10:26 Then l figured, what the hell.
00:10:30 ate that last lobster tail
00:10:34 ls there any furniture
00:10:37 l'm so fat, it's disgusting.
00:10:41 How could you eat before dinner?
00:10:43 l'm sorry. l was so angry at myself
00:10:46 l couldn't help it.
00:10:49 l reserved a corner booth.
00:10:51 lt's okay. You can order and l'll get
00:10:56 l can't take their best booth
00:11:00 lt's not nice.
00:11:02 - lt's fine.
00:11:04 lt's dinner hour.
00:11:07 How does it look?
00:11:10 Why do you always care
00:11:14 lt's embarrassing
00:11:17 Okay. l'll order a meal
00:11:21 l can't do that.
00:11:23 So order me a steak,
00:11:25 and it'll be my insomnia snack.
00:11:27 What kind of anniversary dinner is that?
00:11:30 ''Can l have one dinner, and can you
00:11:34 l thought we'd sit over some wine
00:11:38 and l'd look in your eyes and
00:11:42 l'm not beautiful. l'm fat.
00:11:44 Okay, l'll cancel the reservation.
00:11:49 Let's go home. l'll make myself
00:11:53 There are no more eggs.
00:11:57 [Amanda:] What are you doing?
00:11:59 l made myself a sandwich.
00:12:04 Thank God she hasn't learned how to use
00:12:07 My mother's moving in with us.
00:12:09 - What?
00:12:12 Wait a minute.
00:12:15 She left her boyfriend.
00:12:17 What happened?
00:12:21 What happened is she's Madame Bovary.
00:12:24 She's married to a Park Avenue doctor
00:12:28 Then there's Tom,
00:12:31 and Perry, the travel agent guy.
00:12:35 More? More what?
00:12:37 l'm sure she doesn't know.
00:12:42 Her youth back.
00:12:45 She wants to ''fulfill her life
00:12:48 - Those are her words.
00:12:52 She has no money.
00:12:55 Amanda, we have no room.
00:12:59 l figured we'll put a bed in the office.
00:13:02 ln the office, Amanda?
00:13:05 That's where l create.
00:13:09 You can create in the living room.
00:13:11 ln the...? No, Amanda.
00:13:15 That's my space.
00:13:18 All of my rituals
00:13:22 - l can't...
00:13:24 - She's not staying in a shelter.
00:13:27 - l didn't want to ruin your dinner.
00:13:32 You're making matters worse, okay?
00:13:37 [phone rings]
00:13:38 l'll only be a minute.
00:13:44 He said the baby-sitter routine
00:13:49 There are no laughs.
00:13:53 People are sitting with stone faces.
00:13:56 The routine is fine.
00:14:00 That's what l told him. l said, ''Danny,
00:14:05 ''You think there's a reason
00:14:09 No tact.
00:14:11 l said to him, ''Danny, a man buys a suit.
00:14:16 ''He says he's happy with it.
00:14:19 ''Then he sees another suit.
00:14:21 Suddenly he doesn't want
00:14:24 ''He wants a new suit.
00:14:28 Right, yeah.
00:14:31 Can l ring you back?
00:14:33 l was up to NBC.
00:14:37 Not right now.
00:14:40 Right now they're not equal.
00:14:45 l need a business thing done.
00:14:47 l got a business thing to discuss.
00:14:50 What kind of business?
00:14:54 There's nothing to get anxious about.
00:14:57 Good-bye.
00:15:01 Jerry, do you think l'm fat?
00:15:04 l think you're amazing-looking.
00:15:07 You're just used to the losers
00:15:09 Losers? Not all of them were losers.
00:15:13 What is behind your back?
00:15:16 - This is for you. Happy anniversary.
00:15:18 You have to forgive the wrapping.
00:15:22 l lost my temper
00:15:24 l can tell. Not exactly a work of art,
00:15:28 Open, open.
00:15:29 - l think l know what these are.
00:15:33 These are the earrings from downtown.
00:15:35 l couldn't not get them for you.
00:15:37 You look so good
00:15:41 Do l?
00:15:43 Beautiful.
00:15:45 - Thank you.
00:15:49 You're the only one l've ever dated
00:15:53 lt's because you have
00:15:57 ''No Exit'' and ''The Flies.''
00:16:00 That's amazing. Thank you.
00:16:03 lt was between that and O'Neill.
00:16:04 l couldn't decide whose
00:16:07 l think it was Tennessee Williams
00:16:10 who said that the opposite of death
00:16:15 [Falk:] And l desired you
00:16:18 l could live down here.
00:16:22 lt is. lt's very pretty.
00:16:26 l like to visit, but l like to go home
00:16:31 You wouldn't consider it?
00:16:36 Why is marriage so important?
00:16:40 Just because we get
00:16:44 You moved in with me.
00:16:46 Yes, we moved in together.
00:16:50 l guess l'm old-fashioned.
00:16:52 l know. All your girlfriends
00:16:56 - Falk, what's up?
00:16:59 Bob, this is Brooke.
00:17:02 - How's it going?
00:17:04 This is Amanda.
00:17:07 This is Brooke.
00:17:10 So, what are you guys doing down here?
00:17:12 She just bought her dad
00:17:15 You think it's ridiculous.
00:17:19 Let them see it.
00:17:21 - Oh, that's a...
00:17:25 You knew that.
00:17:26 Wait. lt's complete
00:17:30 - lsn't it wonderful?
00:17:33 [Bob:] Just what he needs,
00:17:36 l always thought you had
00:17:38 Ha ha.
00:17:39 Hey. We're going to a great
00:17:42 We want to invite you.
00:17:44 - You can only disappoint.
00:17:47 - Are we busy tomorrow night?
00:17:50 But that was tentative, l thought.
00:17:53 - You hate lndian food.
00:17:57 l've wanted to give it a second chance
00:18:00 since l realized how much you...
00:18:04 - Come on. lt'll be fun.
00:18:07 What l love about Bogart
00:18:11 The cigarette,
00:18:16 Always in some seedy nightclub.
00:18:18 Didn't l say that exact same thing
00:18:23 Exactly. l even used the term.
00:18:26 Where did you go to school?
00:18:28 Ethical culture. Fieldston.
00:18:32 One of her professors
00:18:36 lt was terrible.
00:18:39 lt was way too much pressure
00:18:42 ln addition to acting,
00:18:47 l try to sing, but then l hear someone
00:18:52 She's your favorite.
00:18:54 But you can't listen to the CD's, right?
00:18:58 Didn't l say that?
00:19:02 lt totally sterilizes...
00:19:05 Actually, someone told me
00:19:09 that has all of her old recordings
00:19:13 l'd love to know about it.
00:19:18 lt's early.
00:19:21 Diana Krall is playing.
00:19:25 l'll get so discouraged,
00:19:30 - Great.
00:19:33 Yeah, but l did most of my stuff
00:19:37 - Should we? What do you...
00:19:40 Hide your heart from sight
00:19:44 Lock your dreams at night
00:19:48 lt could happen to you
00:19:55 Don't count stars
00:20:02 Someone drops a sigh
00:20:05 And down you tumble
00:20:10 Keep an eye on spring
00:20:14 Run when church bells ring
00:20:19 lt could happen to you
00:20:25 She's so moving.
00:20:30 l agree. She's totally moving.
00:20:34 Absolutely.
00:20:41 [applause]
00:20:46 What was l saying?
00:20:48 l'd love to take one of those boats
00:20:51 lt's supposed to be so beautiful.
00:20:53 Not tonight?
00:20:57 Of course not tonight.
00:21:03 But how thrilling that would be.
00:21:08 You hate heat.
00:21:10 l hate malaria. lt's malaria, remember?
00:21:16 l want to see the parrots
00:21:20 l've seen pictures in National Geographic.
00:21:24 Giant, huge...
00:21:28 Monkeys?
00:21:32 Do you like snakes?
00:21:34 Do l like snakes?
00:21:36 Some people get queasy around them,
00:21:40 The way they move...
00:21:43 So sen... l love snakes.
00:21:48 - Pythons.
00:21:50 Garters. Rattlesnakes.
00:21:53 - l cannot believe l'm hearing this.
00:21:57 l've often said, often, that there's
00:22:03 - l've said this.
00:22:05 - That's not true.
00:22:07 there's supposed to be
00:22:09 We should rent a car
00:22:12 - We could walk on the beach...
00:22:15 Nobody hates the ocean.
00:22:17 She's up for anything.
00:22:22 Don't you have an audition tomorrow?
00:22:25 ''My candle burns at both ends,
00:22:29 Millay. Edna Millay.
00:22:33 Don't l quote her all the time?
00:22:39 Amanda's pretty, isn't she?
00:22:42 - She's okay, l suppose.
00:22:46 l was looking at her face
00:22:48 and she has this offbeat sexual quality.
00:22:53 Yeah, l guess.
00:22:57 if you find that crippling sense
00:23:00 of passionate heat
00:23:05 - Huh?
00:23:07 - Nothing.
00:23:10 l got the whole story while you were
00:23:13 l'm fine.
00:23:15 She moved in with him
00:23:19 he is dying to marry her.
00:23:21 - Oh, yeah?
00:23:25 He's charming and very attractive.
00:23:27 Are you okay?
00:23:29 Yeah.
00:23:49 Amanda? Hey, it's Jerry Falk.
00:23:52 Good, good. You?
00:23:54 Listen, l was just about to go to
00:23:59 l know you were interested
00:24:03 l'm actually vaguely near your house,
00:24:08 l mean, if you and Bob are busy...
00:24:13 Right. Of course. He would be at work.
00:24:18 l could be there pretty soon.
00:24:23 Great. l'll meet you in front
00:25:16 These are great.
00:25:18 Let me get you this Diana Krall record
00:25:23 since l know how big of a fan you are.
00:25:26 - Wasn't she great the other night?
00:25:29 l love that you appreciate old songs.
00:25:32 l'd love to hear you sing sometime.
00:25:35 l can't sing publicly.
00:25:38 - Fat? l'm sorry. Did you say fat?
00:25:43 They take away your appetite,
00:25:49 ls that how you met Bob?
00:25:52 From his record company?
00:25:55 No. He picked me up
00:25:58 Oh, how funny.
00:25:59 And you guys got...
00:26:03 No. He'd like to, but...
00:26:07 l can't commit.
00:26:09 l have a problem with commitment.
00:26:11 l dream of meeting someone
00:26:16 where l'd be the one
00:26:18 But it hasn't happened yet. You?
00:26:22 Me neither.
00:26:24 Um, unfortunately, same here.
00:26:28 Brooke and l are in
00:26:32 - Really?
00:26:34 - She didn't give me that impression.
00:26:37 Well, that's strange, because that's
00:26:42 Oh. Look at this, uh, record.
00:26:46 This is a fantas...
00:26:50 Let me get you this as a little present.
00:26:54 l was actually listening to this last night,
00:27:00 You were listening to Cole Porter
00:27:04 You must really have a crush on me.
00:27:07 l do?
00:27:10 l'd say it's fatal.
00:27:24 l'm sorry.
00:27:28 Don't apologize.
00:27:31 You did?
00:27:33 Yes. l've had a crush on you
00:27:37 Couldn't you tell,
00:27:40 Well, there was something
00:27:46 l thought you were sweet
00:27:53 And l could tell you liked me, too.
00:27:58 l can't believe
00:28:02 l don't want anyone to get hurt.
00:28:08 Where were you?
00:28:11 Where?
00:28:16 - You smell from alcohol.
00:28:18 My God, your tongue is black.
00:28:20 lt is? Well, um...
00:28:23 that's because l had some wine.
00:28:25 Wine? Why?
00:28:28 No. Uh, to celebrate.
00:28:32 What deal?
00:28:34 l have to tell you, um, it looks like
00:28:38 to work for, for, um, a very,
00:28:40 very funny, uh, puppet.
00:28:43 lt's, uh... remember l...
00:28:46 ls this a woman's hair?
00:28:54 ls this...
00:28:58 l mean, it could be...
00:29:02 l suppose.
00:29:04 Possibly from, uh, the taxi.
00:29:06 lt was... l mean, l think, you know,
00:29:11 l probably sat up in...
00:29:13 l guess, the woman's hair.
00:29:17 She asked me if l still love her.
00:29:20 Why can't l tell her the truth?
00:29:24 Why can't l tell her it's over?
00:29:28 Tell me about your dream.
00:29:29 The Cleveland lndians gotjobs
00:29:32 Yeah. So what can it possibly mean?
00:29:35 Look, l can't keep wasting my hour here
00:29:39 l have a date with Amanda.
00:29:42 l can't keep running around town
00:29:46 Amanda can handle it,
00:29:49 What do l do? l have to
00:29:53 lt'll break her heart.
00:30:00 The guy will not talk.
00:30:03 What comes to mind
00:30:05 See? This is what l get.
00:30:08 and he wants me to free-associate
00:30:14 [Amanda:] l love doing it in hotels.
00:30:18 Check yourself for shoulder-length hairs
00:30:22 l have to decide how to
00:30:26 There's no rush.
00:30:30 Bob wasn't upset when you told him?
00:30:32 He was disappointed.
00:30:37 Naturally, l didn't tell him
00:30:45 Brooke...
00:30:46 Don't give me that.
00:30:49 Those are bite marks on your back.
00:30:54 What are you thinking about?
00:30:57 Everything.
00:30:59 When we first met,
00:31:03 Remember that? Or when we checked
00:31:09 Or how we made love everywhere.
00:31:13 When l think of all the risky places
00:31:16 that lust overcame the two of us,
00:31:21 You know Fireside Memorial Chapel
00:31:23 Fascinating.
00:31:43 Don't.
00:31:45 - Why not?
00:31:46 What do you mean?
00:31:49 We never sleep with each other.
00:31:51 l told you l'm going
00:31:54 l'll say.
00:31:57 l said you could sleep
00:31:59 l don't love other women.
00:32:02 l don't want to sleep
00:32:04 What did l do to turn you off?
00:32:08 Nothing. You did nothing.
00:32:12 - You have such an ego.
00:32:15 What do you want me to do?
00:32:19 hold myself stiff
00:32:21 lt's getting to the point
00:32:26 Sometimes l think it's because
00:32:30 You once told me you thought your father
00:32:35 That's not the part of him
00:32:37 lt's not?
00:32:41 You know, his professional manner.
00:32:44 Sweet and supportive.
00:32:47 Gee, l'm sorry l have so many
00:32:58 Sleep with other women.
00:33:02 - Do you love me?
00:33:05 Just because l pull away
00:33:10 [Dobel:] ''Just because l pull away
00:33:12 - Falk, give me a break.
00:33:17 Meanwhile, you haven't consummated
00:33:20 lt's unbelievable. l have a theory
00:33:27 She encourages me
00:33:29 Well, do it. For God's sakes.
00:33:32 There must be a million women who'd
00:33:36 Maybe not a million,
00:33:38 but l'm sure you could find one,
00:33:41 lt doesn't matter.
00:33:44 - See, even my first wife was...
00:33:50 A bitter story.
00:33:53 l should have known something
00:33:57 when her family danced around my table
00:34:03 Oh, boy. l had a rough day.
00:34:07 l got up, put on a shirt
00:34:12 Then l went to the car to open the door,
00:34:16 Now l'm afraid
00:34:22 What did you do?
00:34:26 - No, you didn't.
00:34:29 l was grabbing the check.
00:34:31 Never trust a guy
00:34:34 He who wants to get the check,
00:34:36 As you go through life, when you
00:34:41 - Well, l was planning on getting it.
00:34:44 Did you hear what that guy said?
00:34:46 Three people were coming in
00:34:49 The swarthy guy?
00:34:52 Yeah. Dark.
00:34:55 - l didn't hear him.
00:34:57 and said to the other guy:
00:35:01 - Did you hear that?
00:35:02 Yes, absolutely. He presumably
00:35:08 but it was really for our benefit.
00:35:12 l don't think it was for my benefit
00:35:18 l know who you're talking about.
00:35:21 but l didn't hear anything
00:35:25 Because you were obsessed with
00:35:29 running around.
00:35:31 Let me tell you, Falk.
00:35:34 You got to keep alert for these things.
00:35:37 You don't want your life to wind up
00:35:40 scored by a cello in a minor key.
00:35:49 - Hey.
00:35:51 - How are you?
00:35:54 lt's exactly like Dobel says.
00:35:56 There is truly a paucity
00:36:01 When will l meet this polymath?
00:36:02 He is unbelievable.
00:36:05 He plays music.
00:36:09 l've read some of his poems...
00:36:12 Cancer and shock treatments
00:36:15 And his vocabulary is astounding.
00:36:20 lt's rare you're so taken with somebody.
00:36:23 Hey, Mrs. Chase.
00:36:24 l told you not to call me Mrs. Chase.
00:36:27 Mrs. Chase makes me sound ancient.
00:36:32 - ln fact, l'm just starting to live it.
00:36:35 And l need some help from you.
00:36:37 Mom, could you talk about this tomorrow?
00:36:41 What, are we six years old?
00:36:45 lt's okay. lt's only 1 :30.
00:36:47 l decided to put some songs together
00:36:51 Mother, the scene has really changed
00:36:56 - Why are you so discouraging?
00:36:59 l don't want you to get hurt.
00:37:02 How? l could always sing.
00:37:03 Of course you can sing.
00:37:07 But things change.
00:37:10 Can't you be more supportive?
00:37:13 l am not.
00:37:16 [Falk:] Please.
00:37:19 l thought l'd put a few songs together
00:37:23 and you could write
00:37:26 - l've never done that sort of thing.
00:37:30 l couldn't tell a joke if my life
00:37:33 The truth is,
00:37:36 Oh, God.
00:37:40 Jerry, you could do it.
00:37:44 - You just said this is a fool's errand.
00:37:47 lt's an expression.
00:37:50 l know. l tried to dissuade her,
00:37:55 l'm trying to finish my book.
00:37:59 - l've taken deposits from them.
00:38:02 Okay. l never said l wouldn't do it.
00:38:05 l just have to fit it in.
00:38:07 lt won't be arduous.
00:38:10 l'm even having a piano delivered.
00:38:12 - [Falk:] Here?
00:38:15 - l had to rehearse.
00:38:18 Because you don't maximize your space.
00:38:21 l was an interior decorator.
00:38:26 l know this is a real pain,
00:38:31 You mean like our lovemaking?
00:38:33 Could you not be gross?
00:38:38 [Falk:] As the days passed,
00:38:41 After he finished school,
00:38:45 He'd usually expound on something.
00:38:48 [Dobel:] You think quantum physics
00:38:51 l mean, what purpose
00:38:55 that time and space
00:38:58 l ask a guy what time it is,
00:39:02 What the hell is that?
00:39:03 Falk, if a guy comes out onstage
00:39:08 you can always find some people
00:39:12 Years ago, a very wonderful comedy writer
00:39:15 wrote a very funny book
00:39:21 lt was called
00:39:26 You would be amazed how many people
00:39:29 do exactly that, and worse.
00:39:33 - [Dobel:] Do you masturbate, Falk?
00:39:35 l mean, given the circumstances
00:39:40 This is not... stop squirming.
00:39:43 l'm not. l don't know.
00:39:47 When is now and then?
00:39:50 l don't really enjoy it.
00:39:52 Are you doing it right?
00:39:54 l happen to think it's
00:39:58 Really? l prefer it to the real thing.
00:40:00 Last night, l was home by myself
00:40:03 and l conjured up a threesome with me,
00:40:10 lt was very erotic.
00:40:13 ln fact, if l'm not mistaken,
00:40:15 those two great actresses
00:40:18 - lt sounds nice, but...
00:40:23 is because l think
00:40:26 you learn to depend only on yourself.
00:40:29 You know?
00:40:33 A gun?
00:40:35 A gun qualifies as a firearm, yes.
00:40:37 - No. Why would l?
00:40:40 Against who?
00:40:43 Against those who conspire to harm you.
00:40:45 Harm me?
00:40:46 Don't ask what you did to deserve it.
00:40:52 You know, come with me to New Jersey.
00:41:01 Falk, l took the liberty a few weeks ago
00:41:06 What?
00:41:07 They're having a sale here
00:41:12 What?
00:41:13 Suppose you're home one night
00:41:18 and some guys break in.
00:41:21 l'd dial 91 1 .
00:41:24 Have you ever dialed 91 1?
00:41:27 Come on.
00:41:31 l don't need a rifle. l'll probably
00:41:35 What is wrong with you?
00:41:38 you can't keep a firearm without
00:41:43 - l don't need a weapon.
00:41:45 What does that mean?
00:41:47 lt means the day will come
00:41:49 Why exactly?
00:41:51 Why?
00:41:54 l want to get you some of this stuff, too.
00:41:57 - What for?
00:42:00 l have a perfect survival kit.
00:42:04 Last week l got some great fishhooks,
00:42:06 and a waterproof matchbox that floats.
00:42:10 What are you preparing for,
00:42:13 l have to know if l'm alone in the wilds,
00:42:17 Dobel, you're a madman.
00:42:18 That's what they said in Germany.
00:42:21 There were actually groups
00:42:25 They were deluded.
00:42:29 Never trust a naked bus driver.
00:42:34 By the time l got out of bed
00:42:37 - the damage would be done.
00:42:40 l should keep a loaded gun in the house?
00:42:43 Why would you keep
00:42:46 Do you keep a loaded gun in the house?
00:42:48 l have a loaded weapon
00:42:52 Within reach, Falk.
00:42:55 Just how crazy are you?
00:42:57 Do you hear voices on the radio
00:43:01 You are a member of one of the most
00:43:06 The rifle's on me.
00:43:11 This makes me nervous.
00:43:14 You have to learn to take it apart
00:43:18 You may have to do it in the dark.
00:43:20 You expecting Nazis and a blackout?
00:43:23 lncidentally, while you were rummaging
00:43:27 l got you a couple of items.
00:43:30 l got you a flashlight that floats
00:43:33 if you drop it in the ocean
00:43:35 When the hell am l near the ocean?
00:43:38 l want you to build a survival kit.
00:43:43 l live in Manhattan.
00:43:47 This flare gun.
00:43:50 fishhooks, water-purifying tablets.
00:43:53 This all sounds a little excessive to me.
00:43:56 And don't pull the trigger.
00:43:59 Squeeze it. Squeeze the trigger.
00:44:01 That's right.
00:44:04 [gun clicking]
00:44:05 Sorry. Sorry, sorry.
00:44:08 Dobel was showing me how to use a rifle.
00:44:12 - Why?
00:44:15 - From who?
00:44:18 - Dobel, tell her.
00:44:20 Hi.
00:44:24 Burglars, rapists, the Gestapo.
00:44:27 lt was my idea that,
00:44:30 perhaps it would be prudent
00:44:32 for young Falk to own
00:44:36 Have you had a mental breakdown?
00:44:39 - l know it seems weird.
00:44:42 This is all very important.
00:44:48 and that's a flashlight that floats.
00:44:50 Let's say you drop it in the ocean.
00:44:53 Are you joining the Boy Scouts?
00:44:55 - lt's all very necessary.
00:44:58 They're called rounds. Right?
00:45:02 Falk, l don't mean to incite
00:45:05 Amanda, it's all very safe.
00:45:10 what l do is take a pliers
00:45:12 and l remove the lead part
00:45:17 Then l have the empty...
00:45:20 And what l do is l put this now
00:45:25 in the rifle, okay?
00:45:27 So then if a shot's taken,
00:45:30 Not until the second round
00:45:33 The chamber.
00:45:35 lnto the chamber.
00:45:37 l am not living in the house
00:45:41 You don't trust me to keep a firearm
00:45:44 - Am l an imbecile?
00:45:47 Dobel, would you say something?
00:45:50 lt's his feeling that as the economy slumps,
00:45:54 And rape... rape has risen.
00:45:59 And he's not convinced that
00:46:03 is enough to satisfy the anti-Semitic
00:46:07 - You said this.
00:46:10 l put it more succinctly when l...
00:46:12 [door closing]
00:46:13 Don't worry, Mother.
00:46:18 - [Paula:] What's happening?
00:46:21 A rifle?. l'm not living
00:46:25 - Don't worry, Mom. lt's leaving.
00:46:29 Perhaps we should rethink
00:46:33 Mrs. Chase, is it unreasonable
00:46:36 though you'll probably never use it?
00:46:37 Stop calling me Mrs. Chase.
00:46:41 l'm not your goddamn schoolteacher.
00:46:44 Falk, urgent business in Tierra Del Fuego
00:46:49 so l'll be leaving.
00:46:50 Sir, would you mind
00:46:53 - Me?
00:46:55 Would you take these when you go?
00:46:58 l don't care who he is.
00:47:01 That's because it's too crowded.
00:47:04 Meaning what?
00:47:06 Don't be so dramatic.
00:47:10 Are you going to help me?
00:47:12 l live to serve.
00:47:15 - Pivot. Pivot.
00:47:17 Did l get you at a bad time?
00:47:19 l just want to set the date
00:47:24 How's Friday?
00:47:26 Friday.
00:47:29 l have steamers in the fridge
00:47:33 No. l make it a practice
00:47:37 that have been dead more than 72 hours.
00:47:40 Christ, l need a drink.
00:47:42 What are these?
00:47:45 [Amanda:] Water-purifying tablets.
00:47:47 What for?
00:47:49 Thursday's better.
00:47:52 The who, the what and the wherefore.
00:47:57 - Right. Bye.
00:48:00 - Just pivot it.
00:48:03 l have it under control.
00:48:05 with 12 stevedores and some oxen.
00:48:08 - Paula, where do you want this?
00:48:12 - l'll help you do it.
00:48:15 Mom, here you go.
00:48:17 [Paula:] Jesus, what a butterfingers.
00:48:20 Watch your hands
00:48:23 - [Amanda:] These things happen.
00:48:31 l don't understand why those people
00:48:35 after the dinner party
00:48:37 - What'd you think?
00:48:38 Yeah, l agree.
00:48:40 Listen, l'm sorry about my mother.
00:48:43 - l know she's been out of control.
00:48:47 She is a little tough,
00:48:48 but nevertheless, l will gladly
00:48:52 You are a sweetheart.
00:48:56 l've got a great idea.
00:48:58 lnstead of going home,
00:49:01 Let's check into a hotel.
00:49:03 Maybe away from everything
00:49:05 in a completely different atmosphere,
00:49:10 We used to check into hotels
00:49:12 - lt was exciting and fun.
00:49:17 But it won't be different.
00:49:19 Come on, it'll be great.
00:49:28 Hi. How are you?
00:49:31 We're interested in a single room.
00:49:34 - A single room is $200 a night.
00:49:38 lt's amazing how even
00:49:41 Let's not get a single.
00:49:45 We're trying to be romantic.
00:49:47 You're right.
00:49:51 - A small suite?
00:49:53 Let me check.
00:50:04 Wow.
00:50:06 - Look at this place.
00:50:14 Thank you.
00:50:16 - How much did you give him?
00:50:19 Not five?
00:50:20 Five?
00:50:23 We have no luggage.
00:50:27 lt doesn't matter.
00:50:31 This is fun, isn't it?
00:50:35 Should we order caviar?
00:50:37 Caviar? You just had
00:50:41 Plus the peppermints
00:50:45 l know.
00:50:48 l can't believe how much they charge
00:50:51 lt's not what l expected.
00:50:54 - ls that what you're thinking about?
00:50:57 No, l'm thinking of you
00:51:04 - l need another.
00:51:09 - lt's too bright.
00:51:13 Okay, well, l can fix that, l guess.
00:51:18 - ls that better?
00:51:21 Really?
00:51:24 Maybe it's because of this room.
00:51:29 - There. ls that better?
00:51:33 You used to like making love
00:51:36 Or in a sunny room in front of mirrors.
00:51:39 - Can we start with the lights off?
00:51:45 There we go. How's that?
00:51:48 Thank you.
00:51:50 Come here.
00:51:56 Here... let's take off your sweatshirt.
00:51:59 l'll take my pants off here.
00:52:02 [coins falling]
00:52:04 [Amanda:] Christ.
00:52:05 l had all this change from the movie house
00:52:11 l can't do this.
00:52:14 That's crazy.
00:52:17 lt's not about should.
00:52:20 Okay, l'm sorry.
00:52:22 l'm sorry, but l can't.
00:52:25 We'll start again, okay?
00:52:30 We got this room.
00:52:33 We'll just start over, okay?
00:52:35 [kissing]
00:52:40 See? lt's nothing we haven't
00:52:48 Jerry?
00:52:51 What do you mean?
00:52:54 - l can't...
00:52:56 l can't breathe.
00:52:59 - Your throat's not swelling.
00:53:03 Why don't you sit down?
00:53:07 You want me to get you some water?
00:53:10 - No. l feel nauseous.
00:53:13 - l am.
00:53:16 Amanda, do you want me
00:53:20 Maybe you need some fresh air.
00:53:25 Are you serious?
00:53:26 [wheezing]
00:53:30 You don't need a doctor.
00:53:34 l'm really dizzy.
00:53:38 All right.
00:53:40 Just, um, breathe
00:53:43 Come on.
00:53:47 [Amanda:] Leave a tip for the maid.
00:53:49 [Dr. Reed:] So, if l push
00:53:54 [Amanda:] Well, it's right under
00:53:58 - Your left breast?
00:54:05 Have you ever had a reaction
00:54:07 Yes.
00:54:09 Do you have any allergies?
00:54:11 l hope not.
00:54:13 l'm just checking
00:54:18 - You take all these pills?
00:54:22 Then l have my antidepressants
00:54:25 But they have opposite effects.
00:54:27 l don't take them all
00:54:30 You had a few vodkas, you say?
00:54:33 Hold. Let it go.
00:54:37 Why do you use diet pills?
00:54:39 l have some trouble
00:54:41 You're not overweight.
00:54:45 Lean back.
00:54:47 No.
00:54:48 - You're a very beautiful young woman.
00:54:51 Yeah, breathe. Good.
00:54:54 The doctor had better sex examining her
00:54:58 She has this wayward appeal.
00:55:02 What do l do?
00:55:06 What do l do?
00:55:11 Our time is up.
00:55:13 Suppose we continue
00:55:15 Mr. Falk, l would like to say that
00:55:18 l will stop treating you if you
00:55:22 - What? Why?
00:55:26 And it's more to your advantage
00:55:29 But Dobel thinks in the end,
00:55:32 l'm afraid our time is up.
00:55:34 lf you don't get rid of the rifle,
00:55:43 - Jerry.
00:55:46 l'm good.
00:55:50 l'm having lunch
00:55:53 That Harry Wexler clown?
00:55:55 Harvey. Yeah, yeah.
00:55:58 Nobody understands
00:56:00 - Lose Harvey?
00:56:03 - Oh, yeah?
00:56:05 l'm telling you this as a friend.
00:56:09 You don't need a character
00:56:11 Thanks. l'll certainly think about it.
00:56:15 - How's your girlfriend?
00:56:18 She's studying
00:56:20 Promise me one thing.
00:56:22 You guys ever break up,
00:56:25 Just kidding.
00:56:28 We're not breaking up.
00:56:30 - Good to see you.
00:56:40 Sorry l'm late.
00:56:42 l thought l'd be late.
00:56:46 So, you want to discuss...?
00:56:48 No big deal.
00:56:52 then we can eat
00:56:54 A coffee, please.
00:56:56 l'm fine.
00:56:58 Now...
00:57:01 our original contract
00:57:05 lt's almost up.
00:57:07 My game plan for you
00:57:11 A lot of people laughed at me
00:57:16 And a kid, too.
00:57:19 lt's like a clothing store
00:57:21 that specializes in
00:57:27 All the other managers in town,
00:57:31 predicted that you would dump me
00:57:36 l said, ''You do not know Jerry Falk.''
00:57:40 ''Jerry Falk and l have
00:57:43 ''lt goes way beyond the contract.
00:57:46 ''We are very close.
00:57:48 ''l was at his wedding.
00:57:51 ''We are this close.
00:57:54 ''you couldn't even write
00:57:57 [coughing]
00:58:00 [tapping table]
00:58:02 What's this?
00:58:04 Our new agreement.
00:58:08 You don't have to read it now.
00:58:11 lt's not that complicated.
00:58:14 except it's for seven years
00:58:16 l figured, why burden you with
00:58:21 Especially since we're gonna
00:58:27 You can't sign that, Falk.
00:58:30 l can't not sign it.
00:58:34 The guy's an idiot.
00:58:37 He should be pushing a rack
00:58:40 He put in the tough work
00:58:43 He's not a bad guy, he's just...
00:58:46 l can't figure you out.
00:58:49 yet you're too guilty to say good-bye
00:58:51 to the inept homunculus
00:58:55 lncidentally, my shrink says
00:58:58 - What?
00:59:02 What kind of charlatan would want you
00:59:06 - He's not a charlatan.
00:59:11 You know, since the beginning of time,
00:59:14 people have been frightened and unhappy
00:59:19 and scared to death
00:59:22 and there have always been
00:59:27 to tell them ''l know you're frightened,
00:59:31 ''Of course, it'll cost you a few bucks.''
00:59:34 But they can't help you,
00:59:38 Hey, what did you think of Amanda?
00:59:43 15 minutes under pretty
00:59:46 but she has a great quality, doesn't she?
00:59:49 She's cheating on you,
00:59:51 - What are you talking about?
00:59:55 - How do you know?
00:59:58 How do you know?
01:00:01 - No.
01:00:04 No.
01:00:04 Then why would you say
01:00:09 l can tell by her eyes.
01:00:11 - Her eyes? Her eyes.
01:00:15 Dobel, you have a certain brilliance.
01:00:20 You're a sweet guy
01:00:23 but you are a deeply,
01:00:27 Falk, l'm telling you,
01:00:30 and you're too typhlotic to see it.
01:00:33 Typhlosis, Falk.
01:00:38 [music plays]
01:00:56 ls she cheating on me?
01:01:00 Dobel has poisoned the well.
01:01:02 How the hell would he know?
01:01:05 Not at all. He's a simple,
01:01:09 [Falk:] ''Jews start all wars.''
01:01:13 Amanda's cheating on me
01:01:16 Bull. And yet...
01:01:18 Jerry? This is Connie.
01:01:22 [Falk:] Nice to meet you.
01:01:23 - Connie is a brilliant actress.
01:01:27 Ray. Come with me.
01:01:30 Amanda tells me you're a writer.
01:01:35 A novel.
01:01:38 About what?
01:01:39 The absolute terror
01:01:43 l just finished
01:01:46 lsn't Dostoyevsky the most amazing,
01:01:51 [Falk:] Who cares about Dostoyevsky
01:01:55 She always talks about Ray Polito.
01:01:57 Such a hotshot new actor.
01:02:01 This generation's Brando.
01:02:05 She's so sexy.
01:02:10 All verbs.
01:02:11 - Have l...?
01:02:14 Oh, yes.
01:02:17 l found it surprisingly neoteric.
01:02:21 - Modern. Very modern.
01:02:25 - Would you excuse me just a second?
01:02:35 Jerry, hi.
01:02:38 - Nice to see you.
01:02:41 Good. You?
01:02:43 l was telling Ray about how you have
01:02:48 He says he has a great source.
01:02:51 My buddy, Jay Binns,
01:02:54 He'd be happy to show them
01:02:56 Thanks. Yeah, maybe sometime, sure.
01:02:59 - We could rent a car and drive out tonight.
01:03:01 Connie? You should come, too.
01:03:05 - Who's Doug?
01:03:06 My buddy lives in Montauk.
01:03:10 - At this hour, there's no traffic.
01:03:14 Montauk at midnight?
01:03:17 - l can't.
01:03:19 - lt's just too late.
01:03:22 You know l work best
01:03:25 But we'll walk on the beach,
01:03:28 Ray'll play his guitar.
01:03:30 - You play guitar?
01:03:32 l'd rather eat rat poison
01:03:34 than watch this guy
01:03:40 - [Falk:] You're so quiet.
01:03:43 - [Falk:] What's wrong?
01:03:45 [Falk:] Don't say, ''nothing.''
01:03:48 Are you crushed because we didn't drive
01:03:52 and hear this guy play his guitar?
01:03:54 Shhh.
01:03:56 That road company James Dean
01:03:59 like you were
01:04:02 Are you in love with Connie?
01:04:04 Connie?
01:04:06 Don't pretend you can't
01:04:08 l wouldn't have even looked at Connie
01:04:13 l thought you'd like her.
01:04:15 She's smart and beautiful
01:04:19 A literate actress?
01:04:23 Most men find her seductive.
01:04:26 lf you wanted to go off with Ray Polito,
01:04:30 You didn't need to
01:04:32 Please. l thought you'd want to see
01:04:36 l have no interest in Connie.
01:04:40 You can sleep with other women.
01:04:44 l'm not sleeping with her.
01:04:47 [Paula:] Jesus Christ.
01:04:51 l can't sleep.
01:04:53 l'm sorry, Mother.
01:04:57 - l need a sleeping pill.
01:05:01 - l want to show you something.
01:05:03 Come here. Jerry.
01:05:07 This goddamn ballad is driving me crazy.
01:05:12 [playing piano]
01:05:18 Don't cry
01:05:23 There'll be another spring
01:05:29 l know our hearts
01:05:32 Will dance again
01:05:34 And sing again
01:05:38 So wait for me
01:05:41 Till then
01:05:44 Be glad
01:05:48 The bird is on the wing
01:05:54 Another chance to love
01:05:59 And laugh with me
01:06:03 Just wait and see
01:06:07 l love you now
01:06:13 And l'll love you forever
01:06:18 Oh, don't
01:06:20 Be sad
01:06:24 We'll surely be
01:06:26 Together
01:06:29 For the sky
01:06:32 ls bluer overhead
01:06:38 lf you will just
01:06:41 Believe in me
01:06:45 There'll be
01:06:48 Another
01:06:51 Spring
01:06:54 lf life is meaningless,
01:06:59 Dobel says we don't choose,
01:07:03 What does it all add up to if l die?
01:07:06 Freud says sex and work.
01:07:09 Dobel says work
01:07:13 and sex gives
01:07:16 [Paula singing]
01:07:18 She's going to practice now?
01:07:22 Hey, Paula? l'm trying to clarify
01:07:27 l just need...
01:07:28 l have some ideas for dialogue
01:07:31 Could we talk about it later?
01:07:34 l am so nervous. l don't know why
01:07:38 - Where does Amanda keep her Valium?
01:07:42 l just need a little bit of quiet,
01:08:02 [Falk:] l went to the bathroom
01:08:07 Because Dobel made me
01:08:10 l couldn't resist the impulse
01:08:14 to see if it was there,
01:08:18 Why does she need her diaphragm?
01:08:23 And what's wrong with me?
01:08:25 Why should the thought
01:08:29 be both excruciating and exciting?
01:08:32 l feel like committing suicide,
01:08:34 but l have so many problems,
01:08:37 What should l do?
01:08:41 Huh?
01:08:44 lf it was me, Falk,
01:08:47 Why do you put these paranoid thoughts
01:08:49 Why does she wear a diaphragm?
01:08:53 lt's hormonal.
01:08:56 The pill makes her crazy?
01:09:00 The Pentagon should use her hormones
01:09:03 l don't get it. Where is it?
01:09:07 Well, you know, l can imagine.
01:09:09 l've never followed anyone.
01:09:11 lt's not rocket science, Falk.
01:09:14 The trick is not to be seen.
01:09:18 - Acting class.
01:09:19 Christ, don't say that.
01:09:24 She wouldn't miss that.
01:09:27 And that's where she sees
01:09:31 Look, l'm not good at following.
01:09:36 l can't.
01:09:39 to the Caravaggio exhibit
01:09:42 l give them a little culture now and then
01:09:44 so they don't beat each other to death
01:09:48 l'm too nervous to follow her.
01:09:51 There's nothing to it, you know.
01:09:53 You're worried about what you're
01:09:58 You are a writer.
01:10:00 You should have a girlfriend
01:10:06 not some mercurial little jitterbug
01:10:11 - to keep her in mood elevators.
01:10:15 What you don't know will kill you.
01:10:17 What you don't know won't hurt you,
01:10:20 Like if they tell you
01:10:24 but they turn out not to be showers.
01:11:02 Ray Polito.
01:11:49 [Amanda:] Where were you?
01:11:52 Paula, could you excuse us?
01:11:56 My God, Jerry.
01:11:59 Fine with me.
01:12:01 [Amanda:] What? You have a date?
01:12:05 l must confess.
01:12:08 - Where?
01:12:10 - Great. An alcoholic.
01:12:14 He's the alcoholic's friend, the enabler.
01:12:16 Even better.
01:12:18 - He's a horse whisperer.
01:12:22 - What are you looking for, your keys?
01:12:24 - They're over here.
01:12:27 Fabulous. You're going out
01:12:31 - [Falk:] Amanda, could l talk to you?
01:12:33 - Would you really care if l got a tattoo?
01:12:38 - We'll discuss it later.
01:12:40 - We'll discuss it.
01:12:43 Mom, your keys.
01:12:45 - Thanks.
01:12:49 - Where were you today?
01:12:51 No, l mean after.
01:12:53 At a girlfriend's apartment,
01:12:56 No. No, you weren't
01:12:58 because l know you were in
01:13:03 That's right. l saw you.
01:13:05 - How?
01:13:08 - Spying?
01:13:12 You, your acting teacher
01:13:15 Your diaphragm. lt's not here,
01:13:19 There's no such thing
01:13:23 l was there, Amanda.
01:13:26 Okay. Okay, l slept with Ron Keller.
01:13:29 But l didn't do it
01:13:32 No? What then?
01:13:35 l had to find out
01:13:40 l can't sleep with you,
01:13:44 l had to know if l was
01:13:49 l had to know if l could even get
01:13:54 And can you?
01:13:56 Yeah. lt's good news.
01:13:58 Okay. l want out of this relationship.
01:14:02 Jerry, don't say that.
01:14:06 Need me? How can you need me
01:14:08 when all these positive feelings
01:14:12 Not everybody.
01:14:16 He reminds me of my father.
01:14:19 l remind you of your father.
01:14:21 You remind me of the good parts.
01:14:24 l figured l should try everything.
01:14:27 You know, to figure out
01:14:30 How did l get to be the good father?
01:14:34 lt is a maddening problem.
01:14:39 Where's the rifle?
01:14:42 Don't be so middle-class.
01:14:47 Oh, thank you. For me?
01:14:52 Well, it worked.
01:14:54 Now l know that l can get excited.
01:14:58 Passionate.
01:15:01 Like the ones l had
01:15:04 You know? Multiple ones,
01:15:08 l'm so happy to hear this, Amanda.
01:15:10 This is just music to my ears.
01:15:13 l don't need the rifle.
01:15:17 Jerry, don't be mad.
01:15:21 And don't be mad at Ron.
01:15:24 Ron? How could l be upset at Ron?
01:15:28 ln fact, l'll put him
01:15:31 if l can figure out
01:15:34 Jerry...
01:15:38 [sniffles] Please.
01:15:42 l need you.
01:15:45 Jerry, please?
01:15:48 That's bullshit, Falk.
01:15:52 She says she did it therapeutically.
01:15:55 That's the kind of therapy they advertise
01:15:59 She wanted to make sure
01:16:02 Well, l'm glad to hear
01:16:06 You know, it's not in vlno verltas.
01:16:11 lt's in eros verltas.
01:16:14 l don't know what to do, Dobel.
01:16:18 You said it. You're afraid to sleep alone.
01:16:22 You surround yourself
01:16:26 this loving-disabled sex kitten
01:16:31 the Jew manager, you know?
01:16:34 Let me tell you,
01:16:38 but that guy who handles you
01:16:40 is a member of one of the lost tribes
01:16:46 And you got this shrink who, like God,
01:16:51 There's nothing wrong with being afraid.
01:16:57 That's why you have to build
01:17:01 Do you have a little time now?
01:17:07 lt's just a joint,
01:17:12 We're in luck.
01:17:18 Let me speak to you about something.
01:17:22 l have an acquaintance
01:17:28 and he's doing some
01:17:31 l know they're looking
01:17:34 lf l told them that you and l were a team,
01:17:39 ln California?
01:17:40 Yeah. All the action is out there.
01:17:44 l don't know what Amanda would say.
01:17:46 Though her mother's always wanted
01:17:48 Can l explain something?
01:17:53 Me with the Board of Education,
01:17:57 With that fish peddler,
01:18:01 with your shrink and with that little girl
01:18:05 l can'tjust leave...
01:18:08 Not go by yourself. Go with me.
01:18:10 We'd go together so you can't
01:18:13 l've given it a lot of thought, Falk,
01:18:16 and l know for me, it's now or never.
01:18:20 [car starting]
01:18:23 Think about it.
01:18:35 Hey.
01:18:41 Hey, l was waiting
01:18:44 l was here for five minutes, waiting...
01:18:47 You got a problem with me parking here?
01:18:50 You been waiting? Too bad.
01:18:53 - l'm a busy man. l have things to do.
01:18:56 What, are you high on crack
01:18:59 - l was waiting here for five minutes.
01:19:03 Do you? Get out of here.
01:19:05 Go home, old man.
01:19:08 Go, before l kick you in the ass.
01:19:10 Get in your car and go home.
01:19:15 ldiots.
01:19:22 My God, Dobel.
01:19:24 Either one of those guys
01:19:27 ls it so important you insist?
01:19:29 Life's unfair.
01:19:31 Those guys have the muscles
01:19:35 Later on, in the quiet and safety
01:19:39 we can write a biting satire
01:19:43 and have a great, big laugh.
01:19:47 [Falk:] But in the meantime,
01:19:50 [brakes squealing]
01:19:54 Why are you parking?
01:19:58 Why are we back here?
01:20:07 Oh, my God. Dobel.
01:20:13 Dobel.
01:20:21 Dobel, let's go. My god.
01:20:24 You're sick in the head,
01:20:27 [engine sputtering]
01:20:30 Start the car.
01:20:32 What are you doing?
01:20:43 [typing]
01:20:50 l had mixed feelings over the day.
01:20:52 On the one hand, l was convinced
01:20:57 On the other hand, l had
01:21:00 l would have just slinked away, bullied.
01:21:04 But he wouldn't let the injustice rest.
01:21:07 There are always some people
01:21:10 And, as he says,
01:21:42 He's nuts.
01:21:47 And yet the thought
01:21:51 and starting fresh in California,
01:21:56 Why do l get so scared?
01:22:00 The one time Amanda
01:22:04 lt all happened too fast.
01:22:08 lt was a whirlwind and right away,
01:22:12 l think we'd both benefit
01:22:15 l don't need time apart.
01:22:17 Well, l do.
01:22:19 l can't think.
01:22:21 l get these migraines and sometimes,
01:22:26 l feel trapped and suffocated.
01:22:29 Maybe if we slept
01:22:32 - l'll move in with April.
01:22:35 l told you, shrinks don't work for me.
01:22:38 Just all that talk about
01:22:43 and marriage, l...
01:22:47 She moved out.
01:22:50 Eating moo goo gai pan
01:22:53 having dreams of death.
01:22:56 l tried dating, but it was hard
01:23:05 Why don't you come
01:23:08 The door locks.
01:23:13 The wine has put me, um,
01:23:18 Okay. l'll count to 30
01:23:24 Meet me where?
01:23:26 l'm sorry.
01:23:28 My mind was somewhere else.
01:23:31 [Falk.:] Then, a few weeks later,
01:23:35 Amanda returned.
01:23:36 [Amanda:] l'm back.
01:23:40 You're back?
01:23:43 l couldn't be without you.
01:23:48 You didn't move in with
01:23:53 l found out you went to Naples
01:23:57 Well, you can understand.
01:23:59 He wanted me to go with him
01:24:02 lt sounded so romantic.
01:24:05 Those are places l've dreamed of.
01:24:10 But l missed you too much.
01:24:13 But of course you made love with him.
01:24:15 Yes, but l thought of you.
01:24:18 You were really the person l was
01:24:22 and Venice, on the airplane
01:24:26 Okay. Enough.
01:24:27 Oh, yeah... and at the Vatican.
01:24:31 All l could think about
01:24:34 was how much
01:24:37 So l'm back.
01:24:41 l can't live without you.
01:24:45 [Falk.:] We made love that nlght.
01:24:49 lf only certaln moments ln llfe
01:24:52 just stay frozen,
01:25:01 [typing]
01:25:17 [door opens, woman laughing]
01:25:22 Paula, would you keep it down?
01:25:27 Jerry, you haven't met Ralph.
01:25:30 Can you keep it down?
01:25:32 we saw Elaine Stritch
01:25:35 She was magnificent.
01:25:36 Unbelievable.
01:25:39 - You can.
01:25:40 l mean, l have a voice.
01:25:42 l just need some snappy dialogue
01:25:45 Absolutely. l'm sorry.
01:25:49 [Paula:] Ralph, don't give me much.
01:25:52 - Okay, just a little.
01:25:55 - ls that, uh...?
01:25:57 Blow? What are you doing with blow?
01:26:02 You're such a stick in the mud.
01:26:04 - You can partake.
01:26:07 - What is going on?
01:26:10 Mother, you know how
01:26:13 l took two sleeping pills tonight.
01:26:16 We saw Elaine Stritch on Broadway.
01:26:19 No, we don't want any cocaine, Amanda.
01:26:25 - l've never tried it.
01:26:27 - Bungee jumping, alligator wrestling.
01:26:30 - You don't know what you're doing.
01:26:34 Ralph knows exactly what he's doing.
01:26:35 - Nothing to worry about.
01:26:40 [Paula:] You are so goddamn prissy.
01:26:42 Thank you very much, Paula.
01:26:44 She has a point.
01:26:47 l'm up for things that
01:26:50 - What is that supposed to mean?
01:26:54 - [snorting]
01:26:57 l'm a nice, square Jewish boy, okay?
01:27:01 l'm not putting anything up my nose.
01:27:04 - Are you kidding me?
01:27:07 lt'll make you feel sexy, Jerry.
01:27:09 Does it?
01:27:12 - [Ralph:] Sexy.
01:27:15 Some people it makes feel sexy.
01:27:19 With my luck, you'll take a knife to me.
01:27:20 [Ralph:] Come on, just do a line.
01:27:23 You know what this does to your
01:27:27 - Just do some with me.
01:27:30 Maybe it'll turn me on.
01:27:33 Darling, have a drink.
01:27:35 l have to talk to Dobel.
01:27:37 [Paula:] lt's just a social thing.
01:27:41 They snorted cocaine.
01:27:44 My mother fed me Cheerios.
01:27:48 By the way, it did not
01:27:52 l was not making eyes
01:27:57 God, you're so paranoid.
01:28:00 Why would l be interested
01:28:02 who lives in Topanga Canyon
01:28:07 and stupid German Shepherds
01:28:11 How do you know
01:28:14 Well, he was interesting to talk to.
01:28:18 So you're saying you're on the defensive
01:28:23 lt's not the cocaine.
01:28:27 - What principle?
01:28:30 l mean, l am too rigid and disciplined.
01:28:36 - What is this?
01:28:39 What is it, a monologue
01:28:45 who thinks to be offensive
01:28:49 l wish it were.
01:28:53 - What is it?
01:28:58 - Unsigned, of course.
01:29:02 lf l don't re-up with him,
01:29:07 - He'll commit suicide.
01:29:09 No, l understand completely.
01:29:11 What are you doing?
01:29:15 - What is wrong with you?.
01:29:18 What did you do?.
01:29:19 - At lsabella's. What did you do?
01:29:23 Tell him you and l are going
01:29:28 Are you insane?
01:29:30 Because you're not spending
01:29:34 much less seven years
01:29:37 who robs you blind with a sliding scale.
01:29:40 l can't tell him it's over, Dobel.
01:29:43 l'll go with you.
01:29:46 l'll give you moral support.
01:29:49 Once you tergiversate, you're lost.
01:30:04 l'm sorry l'm late.
01:30:07 My mom has this hyperactive thyroid.
01:30:10 Sorry.
01:30:14 l ran into Dick Mallory.
01:30:16 He's working with a comic
01:30:19 l naturally told him your price.
01:30:22 l said, you know, what you get.
01:30:26 The kid works dirty.
01:30:29 l said, ''Look, Jerry Falk is a professional.
01:30:33 ''lf what you need are bathroom jokes,
01:30:39 Harvey?
01:30:41 - What's wrong with your voice?
01:30:45 Yeah. That's the way l am.
01:30:47 l always like to settle business
01:30:51 This way, you can relax
01:30:55 You brought the contract, right?
01:30:59 Harvey...
01:31:01 there's no question that you were there
01:31:05 And if you think it's easy
01:31:08 it's a jungle out there.
01:31:11 And, and you've done
01:31:15 And l've paid you...
01:31:19 You know, even though
01:31:22 Now... now l see myself
01:31:26 moving in a whole new direction.
01:31:28 Meaning?
01:31:29 Basically, l'm interested
01:31:34 A novel, maybe some plays,
01:31:40 The dollars are in the jokes.
01:31:45 l mean, you know, as a hobby,
01:31:49 someday, if you want to try a book... fine.
01:31:53 Although... the young kids are not readers.
01:31:57 Harvey...
01:31:58 What? You're all flushed.
01:32:03 l'm not going to re-sign with you.
01:32:06 What?
01:32:07 Now l know this may be a little,
01:32:12 but l'm moving to California
01:32:16 - You're what?
01:32:26 You're not re-signing with me?
01:32:28 lt's not the end of the world.
01:32:30 - You're dumping me?
01:32:35 l'm changing my goals.
01:32:38 No. My life...
01:32:41 My life is over.
01:32:46 Harvey, calm down.
01:32:48 But my future. My plans.
01:32:51 The humiliation.
01:32:55 You're overreacting.
01:32:57 You ungrateful,
01:33:00 phony, two-timing...
01:33:04 Folks, this is not what you think.
01:33:06 - l've invested all my dreams in you.
01:33:10 - What have l done wrong?.
01:33:13 - How have l failed you?.
01:33:15 Can we discuss this elsewhere?
01:33:17 This is the loyalty l get
01:33:21 Harvey, not everybody
01:33:24 The room is turning black.
01:33:29 Air. Air.
01:33:35 Dobel. Dobel.
01:33:38 He's firing me.
01:33:41 - l'm out.
01:33:43 - Pains in my chest.
01:33:46 Please reconsider.
01:33:49 l'll go home and think about it.
01:33:51 Listen to me.
01:33:55 He's moving on.
01:33:58 [people gasping]
01:34:02 Everybody, stand back.
01:34:04 Oh, my God.
01:34:06 [Dobel:] There seems to be
01:34:08 - [Falk:] What have l done?
01:34:11 An ambulance? What have l done?
01:34:13 Relax. The paramedics
01:34:16 l killed him.
01:34:19 Sometimes the victim comes back.
01:34:24 Well, maybe not,
01:34:27 Relax. lf he dies because
01:34:31 then you should have
01:34:34 Harvey?
01:34:37 [Falk.:] Harvey dld not dle.
01:34:42 l walked around ln the clty,
01:34:45 Whenever l'm unsure or troubled,
01:34:49 Walklng ln New York clears my head.
01:34:51 l couldn't deny lt.
01:34:53 There was a feellng of freedom,
01:34:57 [Falk:] Hey.
01:34:59 - Hi.
01:35:01 Jerry, you remember Connie.
01:35:03 - Connie, nice to see you.
01:35:06 - You're cooking?
01:35:08 l'm making spaghetti.
01:35:11 He makes fun of me
01:35:13 to make spaghetti for eight people.
01:35:16 l can't change
01:35:19 So tonight we'll be having
01:35:23 [Falk:] l have news.
01:35:27 Oh.
01:35:29 The spaghetti for eight is terrific.
01:35:31 Let me explain what happened.
01:35:33 There l am, having a nice time,
01:35:35 l have two drinks and l'm ready
01:35:39 l start to see what it is about Connie
01:35:44 She was very charming
01:35:48 l started to get the feeling
01:35:53 l've never found conventionally
01:35:57 l much prefer faces with character.
01:36:00 l've fallen for some pretty
01:36:05 [Falk.:] After dlnner, l found myself
01:36:09 and wantlng to touch her.
01:36:11 l say thls because lt was the flrst tlme
01:36:16 l'd even looked at another woman.
01:36:18 And l began to feel that
01:36:22 to pack up and start over
01:36:26 l'm terminating our sessions and
01:36:30 There's a job waiting for us.
01:36:32 l'll miss New York,
01:36:36 l can return and work on
01:36:40 What do you think about my decision?
01:36:43 What do you think about it?
01:36:49 l told them l'm leaving.
01:36:53 l've saved some money.
01:36:56 The kids are wonderful. Bright.
01:36:59 You should see the creative ways
01:37:02 they smuggle weapons
01:37:06 - Now you have to tell Amanda.
01:37:08 And don't tergiversate.
01:37:09 Did l tergiversate with Harvey?
01:37:13 l don't even know what the hell
01:37:15 so how can l tergiversate?
01:37:18 Ahh, she'll die.
01:37:22 Amanda?
01:37:26 - Hi.
01:37:28 - l want to talk about something.
01:37:31 l think l should go first,
01:37:35 Me, too.
01:37:38 - Can we sit down?
01:37:46 - l'm moving to Los Angeles.
01:37:49 What?
01:37:50 l want to be totally honest
01:37:53 l've met someone and developed
01:37:57 - You met someone?
01:38:00 - Have you been having an affair?
01:38:04 l can't do all that lying
01:38:07 - Well, where did you meet him?
01:38:10 You must have spent time with him
01:38:14 We've had a few drinks, nothing heavy.
01:38:18 So you have been seeing someone.
01:38:20 l've had a couple
01:38:22 You slept with him?
01:38:24 My God, Jerry.
01:38:27 - Have you?
01:38:30 l had to see if we were
01:38:33 l refused to let myself have an affair.
01:38:36 That's why l'm being so honest.
01:38:40 l'm at a loss for words.
01:38:46 l don't know what to say.
01:38:49 l'll be moving out.
01:38:53 Mom will stay here
01:38:56 - Phil?
01:38:59 until Phil's divorce comes through.
01:39:01 No. Your mother's not staying here.
01:39:06 - l won't be here.
01:39:10 Did you get a job out there?
01:39:11 Yes. Dobel and l, on a TV show.
01:39:16 That's wonderful.
01:39:20 ldiots who are total losers in New York
01:39:25 God, this is so much better this way.
01:39:28 lt was unfair, the way we were living,
01:39:31 you having to put up with my stupid
01:39:36 and me hating myself all the time.
01:39:40 This is sad, but it's for the best.
01:39:46 You know what would be
01:39:50 lf we were to make love,
01:39:53 - For old times' sake.
01:39:57 Everything's different now.
01:40:02 Who knows?
01:40:13 [Falk:] l did it. l did it.
01:40:17 l feel free and exhilarated
01:40:19 like l'm falling through space.
01:40:22 l feel confident
01:40:25 but also like l'm buried alive.
01:40:29 l'm sure once we get to L.A.
01:40:31 Speaking of which,
01:40:34 What's wrong?
01:40:38 Where? Now?
01:40:40 l don't think l know where that spot
01:40:45 All right. l'll find it.
01:41:00 - You're late.
01:41:03 - Did anyone follow you?
01:41:06 - Wait until l tell you what Amanda said.
01:41:11 Due to circumstances,
01:41:14 get away to a less conspicuous venue.
01:41:20 - What are you talking about?
01:41:23 - l'm not going.
01:41:25 You have the job. lt's there
01:41:29 No, no, no.
01:41:33 We go as a team, Dobel.
01:41:36 You're grown up.
01:41:38 l don't understand.
01:41:41 You don't want to know.
01:41:42 You can't cop out
01:41:46 l've changed my whole life around.
01:41:50 Just some nonsense, Falk.
01:41:54 The other night,
01:41:58 Don't ask me where.
01:42:00 l was trying to sell my car
01:42:03 to a potential buyer as a preamble
01:42:07 And l was coming home,
01:42:11 What's the fun of having a car like that
01:42:16 And l was stopped
01:42:20 They were exceptionally nasty,
01:42:25 They made some remarks
01:42:27 and l made some remarks,
01:42:31 and the next thing l knew,
01:42:38 which l found in poor taste.
01:42:39 Religion? You're an atheist.
01:42:42 Yes, l'm an atheist, but...
01:42:45 but l resented the fact,
01:42:49 that they implied Auschwitz
01:42:53 Anyhow, a little bloodied,
01:42:56 and got one of my many weapons,
01:43:02 Don't you dare tell me you shot them.
01:43:06 l couldn't find both of them,
01:43:09 As fate turned out, l located
01:43:13 How serious?
01:43:15 ln a satirical mood,
01:43:20 if l shot him in the ass,
01:43:25 and, you know,
01:43:30 [Falk sighs] Dobel.
01:43:32 Dobel.
01:43:34 My God.
01:43:36 l always knew l would use
01:43:41 lt's just for a period of time
01:43:47 God. Oh, Dobel.
01:43:53 Dobel.
01:44:12 [Falk.:] l never knew
01:44:14 orjust a plece of flctlon
01:44:18 l never saw or heard from hlm agaln.
01:44:22 For all l know, he's lce flshlng
01:44:25 l thought a lot about that strange,
01:44:30 and remembered very fondly
01:44:34 [Dobel:] ln life, they'll be no shortage
01:44:39 They'll have all the answers...
01:44:42 Don't argue with them.
01:44:47 and do what you want.
01:44:48 Whenever you write,
01:44:52 but if you have to steal,
01:44:55 And if you take very good care
01:44:59 and dry it after every shave,
01:45:01 it'll last longer than most
01:45:04 [Falk.:] The semlnal joke about Dobel
01:45:07 That even a clock that's broken
01:45:12 Dobel had a real sense of lrony
01:45:16 that l got one last,
01:45:18 adventltlous gllmpse of Amanda
01:45:40 The doctor.
01:45:44 l knew that doctor was hot for her.
01:45:46 [cab driver:] What'd you say?
01:45:48 l was just saying how strange life is,
01:45:52 how full of inexplicable mystery.
01:45:56 [driver:] Well, you know,
01:46:01 You'd be
01:46:05 So easy to love
01:46:08 So easy to ldollze
01:46:12 All others above
01:46:15 So worth the yearnlng for
01:46:21 So swell to keep
01:46:28 We'd be
01:46:31 So grand at the game
01:46:35 So carefree together that lt
01:46:38 Does seem a shame
01:46:41 That you can't see
01:46:45 Your future wlth me
01:46:46 'Cause you'd be