[RIK HOWARD & BOB WIRTH'S
"TOGETHER" PLAYING]
♪ Here we are, face to face ♪
♪ A couple of silver spoons ♪
♪ Hopin' to find
We're two of a kind ♪
♪ Makin' a go
Makin' it grow ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ Takin' the time each day ♪
♪ To learn all about
Those things ♪
♪ You just can't buy ♪
♪ Two silver spoons together ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ Together ♪
Now a blast from the past,
a golden oldie,
a trip down memory lane
for all you nostalgia freaks,
"Purple Rain" by Prince.
Good job, kid. Now try the FM.
Ahem. This is Rick Stratton
on WYDC . on your FM dial
in the paradise
we like to call Shallow Springs.
Beautiful.
Just beautiful.
Heh! Well, you think
I have a chance?
Why not? You know your music
and you don't talk
through your nose.
Can I ask you something?
If I get the job,
when would I start?
Two weeks.
It'll take me that long
to ease out
my brother-in-law.
Perfect.
I'll be coming back
from a ski trip with my mom.
She's flying in from England.
I made all the arrangements.
That's fascinating, kid.
Well, I'll see you
in two weeks, I hope.
Thanks a lot, Mr. Hersher.
Uh, Phil. Just call me Phil.
And don't thank me yet.
Somebody better
might come along.
[♪♪♪]
Got everything?
Oh, I think so.
Let's see, I've got the, uh...
The brochures,
the contracts, the files.
Called a cab?
Yes, I called a cab.
You're all set.
Where's your luggage?
Oh, I knew
there was something.
Hey, Dad, I think I got the job.
Wow, that's pretty good,
considering
you don't have experience.
It's only a local station and
the listeners are mostly kids.
Yeah, but nevertheless--
And I told him
I'd work for nothing.
Get a lot of work that way.
Oh, the ski lodge called.
They have that suite
you wanted.
That's the last thing
on my list.
Man, don't you love days
when everything goes right?
Well, it certainly
isn't one of mine.
Oh! I'm a nervous wreck.
Come on. You know this deal
backwards and forwards.
But it's the biggest thing
I've done for Eddie Toys.
And the most important too.
Dad says this could
make us or break us.
Maybe you should go.
[DOORBELL RINGS]
I got it.
Mom!
Hello, Richard.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Oh.
Here you go.
By the way, in this country,
red means stop.
You're not supposed
to be here till tomorrow.
Well, I couldn't wait
to see you.
I can take a cab
to my hotel later.
Dad, Kate, look who's here.
Edward.
Evelyn.
Katie.
That's Kate.
Well, excuse me,
I've gotta get
my things together.
Going somewhere?
Yes, I have to go out of town.
What a shame we won't
be able to spend time together.
Yes. I was so looking
forward to it.
You almost ruined
my surprise by coming early.
Look what I bought you.
Ooh! From Bloomingdale's.
How funky.
Well, it's perfectly delightful.
But is it supposed
to be baggy like this?
Or did Kate try it on first?
Oh, Evelyn,
I'm sure that baggy outfit
will fit you like a glove.
Is that so? Well, I think--
Have a seat.
You must be tired
from your long trip.
As a matter of fact, I am.
Maybe I should
check into my hotel now.
I've got a better idea.
We're leaving tomorrow.
Why don't you stay here tonight?
Rick! You know how your mother
prefers to stay at the Plaza.
Yeah, and we wouldn't want her
to go to the trouble
of changing her plans.
Nonsense. I'd love to stay.
Great!
I'll take your bags upstairs.
Are you sure, Evelyn?
It's an hour
to the city from here.
I didn't come to see New York.
I came to spend time
with my son.
Well, make yourself comfortable.
I have to get Kate's bag.
No, you don't, honey.
What?
Uh, well, I wouldn't think
of leaving you alone
with a...guest.
How sweet.
The trip can wait a few days.
It can't wait a few days.
We could lose the account.
The company won't
go out of business.
Kate, could I see you
in the kitchen for a moment?
Of course. Heh.
[CHUCKLES]
Thank you again
for letting me stay.
I got reservations at the lodge
for your favorite suite.
The one we used to go to
when I was a kid.
Suite ,
overlooking that valley.
That wasn't . That was .
Are you sure?
Positive.
Twenty-three is a room
in the east wing.
When the sun comes up,
it floods the room
with sunlight
and ruins your whole day!
I can't believe
you'd call off a deal
you worked on for six months
because of Evelyn.
I don't wanna leave you alone
in the house
with that barracuda.
Barracuda?
Isn't that a little strong?
I was holding back.
I'm not gonna be alone with her.
Rick's gonna be here.
I know, but--
She's only staying one night.
How long do you think she needs?
You know she still
has a thing for you.
Well, I don't have
a thing for her.
Not even a little?
You were married to her.
For seven days.
I thought you said
you were a pushover
for her tight clothes and
that perfume she used to wear.
Evelyn's clothes
did nothing for me.
And her perfume?
That was something else.
Honey, it was a long time ago.
Well, not to her.
I've seen the way
she crinkles her nose
when you make a joke, ha-ha-ha!
And the way
she looks you up and down
like a slab of beef.
She does?
Honey, if you don't want to go,
you don't have to go.
Really?
Really.
You know how important
this contract is to the company.
After working on it
for six months,
if you let this deal fall
through, you'll hate yourself.
I know.
Then you know what to do.
Uh-huh.
Go upstairs and unpack.
You're being ridiculous!
Trouble in paradise?
Trouble? No.
No trouble. Heh-heh.
You want some coffee?
I'd love some.
So how's married life?
Not too bad.
Must have been quite a thrill
to make it
to the second week.
[CHUCKLES]
Well, it's not the same
as when we were married.
It doesn't have
the passion or the drama.
Ours was more of
a short story than a drama.
[CHUCKLES]
Do you remember how we met?
Mm.
We saw each other
in a restaurant.
We kept staring at each other,
hoping our dates
wouldn't get suspicious.
Then you started choking, and I
gave you the Heimlich maneuver.
And you didn't even know
the Heimlich maneuver.
Yeah,
and you weren't even choking.
[BOTH LAUGHING]
Oh...
Yeah.
But it worked.
One week later,
we were married.
Yeah, and one week after that,
we filed for divorce.
But what a week.
Yeah.
[SNIFFING]
Don't tell me
you're still wearing...
Wearing what?
Nothing.
Ah! How sweet. You remembered.
No, I didn't.
Edward...
Guess what!
What?! What, son?
I got the suite.
Suite .
We've got it for days.
That's marvelous, Richard.
Way to go, Rick!
[CHUCKLES]
Am I interrupting anything?
No. No, son. No, not at all.
Your mom and me
just having some coffee. Heh.
I've gotta get upstairs
and help, uh...
Uh...
Kate.
Kate.
Yeah.
If you'll excuse me.
Sure.
We can pick up
where we left off later.
What are you doing?
Oh, I'm going to Chicago.
No! Kate, you can't.
I'm so ashamed.
I behaved like a schoolgirl,
thinking that you and Evelyn
couldn't be left alone.
What, schoolgirl? Come on,
no wife in her right mind
would leave her husband
alone with that barracuda.
It's only natural to be upset.
Oh, I'm not upset anymore.
Besides, Rick will be here.
Yeah, but, Kate--
I spent months on this deal.
I can't just walk away from it.
Why not? Come on!
The company's not gonna
go out of business.
[CAR HORN HONKS]
Oh, that's my cab.
Kate, uh...
I know the next few days
won't be easy,
but try to make
the best of it, all right?
Wish me luck!
[QUIETLY] Uh, good luck.
KATE:
Bye!
Rick! Rick!
Yeah? What is it, Dad?
Ah!
You all set to play Parcheesi?
What?
Parcheesi.
The three of us will play.
What do you say?
You want the truth?
No. Get the game.
[TELEPHONE RINGING]
Parcheesi?
It's great. You'll love it.
You know what I wanna do?
Forget it.
I mean, Rick wants
to play Parcheesi.
You know how he is, he gets
his heart set on something.
I was only going to suggest we
build a fire in the fireplace.
Why?
Well, I think fireplaces
are so romantic.
And it is a bit chilly in here.
I hadn't noticed.
That was the station manager.
He wants me to do a test run.
Tonight?!
Yeah, at : .
Isn't that great?
No, son. you can't.
What's the big deal?
I'll be back in a few hours.
Yeah, but your mom
just got here.
Come on, she came all the way
from England to see you.
Nonsense.
You go right ahead.
But you haven't
seen him in months.
Richard and I will have
days together in Vermont.
And you and I haven't
had any time to visit.
Go ahead, dear.
Thanks.
You guys have a nice time, now.
[EDWARD CLEARS THROAT]
[DOOR CLOSES]
We're not starting a fire.
Anywhere.
[♪♪♪]
[ROCK MUSIC PLAYING]
Now, here's your playlist,
your request-line numbers
and your commercials.
I-- I've gotta do commercials?
Who do you think
pays your salary?
I'm not getting any salary.
You sound
like my brother-in-law.
Now, just read the commercial.
"Are you looking
for a change in your life?
For adventure, respect,
a chance to be your own boss?
Then Truck Drivers Institute
is the place for you."
Oh, come on, kid,
put some life into it.
It's a commercial. Sell it!
Sell it? Sell it.
Sell it.
"Are you looking
for a change in your life?
For adventure, respect,
a chance to be your own boss?
Then Truck Drivers Institute
is the place for you!"
Now, that's great.
Read the next one.
"Nobody likes
to talk about death,
but we make it easy for you
at Murphy's Mortuary!"
Beautiful. Just beautiful!
Edward, what are you doing
in the bathroom?
You've been in there
for minutes.
EDWARD:
Who times these things?
[TELEPHONE RINGS]
Hello?
KATE [ON PHONE]: Evelyn?
Kate, how nice
to hear your voice.
You sound in good spirits.
Oh, I am. I feel right at home.
Uh, could I speak
to Edward, please?
I'm afraid
he's not decent right now.
Oh? Why don't you try and
get him to the phone, please.
My plane leaves
in a few minutes.
I'll do my best.
Edward, you have
a phone call.
I'll have to call back.
I'm sorry, Kate.
He doesn't want to talk.
[CHUCKLES]
Are you sure?
Edward, are you sure?
I told you
I didn't want to talk now!
Uh, could I speak
to Rick, please?
Oh, Rick isn't here.
What do you mean,
he's not there?
Well, you know kids.
They don't like to hang around
the house with adults.
Any message?
No. Never mind.
Oh, Edward, it's almost : .
Rick's going to be on soon.
Just in time.
Yeah, I hope
I can find this station.
[ROCK MUSIC PLAYS ON RADIO]
That sounds like it.
Huh.
Can you believe it?
Rick, a disc jockey?
I can still remember
when he was a little boy,
coming home
from m*llitary school.
Me too.
When I first saw him,
I didn't know whether
to hug him or salute him.
RICK:
That was my personal favorite
before new wave
became old wave.
He sounds great!
The request lines are open.
Hello, you're on.
CALLER:
Hey, Ricker, do you know
"Yummy, Yummy, Yummy,
I've Got Love in My Tummy"?
RICK:
Sure! I'm no dummy.
Listen to him!
Shh!
♪ Yummy, yummy, yummy
I got love in my tummy... ♪
You remember this?
Oh, of course.
This was a big hit.
It was more than that.
You made them play it
over and over at our wedding.
I did?
We had such a good time.
We did?
[CLICKS TONGUE]
I was being serious.
I guess we did have
a few outstanding moments.
That's the way
I remember them.
Yeah, well...
Edward, would you mind
if I share something
very personal with you?
You know me.
I'm always ready to talk.
Well, I hope it would
be more than just talk.
Are you thirsty?
My-- My mouth is very dry.
I'm fine.
Oh, well, I think I'll, uh...
I'll be right back.
I'll be here.
Yeah, hello. Uh, may I speak
to Rick Stratton, please?
No, I can't hold on.
This is an emergency.
PHIL [OVER INTERCOM]:
You're doing a great job, kid.
The next caller sounds
pretty desperate.
I'll see what I can do.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Once again,
we're back with the Ricker.
Let's go to
the WYDC request lines, folks.
I'm told the next caller's
got it bad, real bad.
This is Rick. What's your pick?
EDWARD [QUIETLY]:
Hello, Rick--
I'm sorry, sir.
You're gonna have to speak up.
I can't speak up, Rick. It's me.
You have to come home
right away.
Uh, "Come Home Right Away"?
Sir, I-I-I...
Ahem, I don't believe
I know who recorded that.
I'm sorry to bother you
at the station,
but this is really important.
I need you at home.
RICK:
"I Need You at Home."
Great tune. Great tune.
Is that your request, sir?
EDWARD:
This is not a request.
This is an order.
A parental order.
Oh, Dad, it's only you! Oh!
It's my dad,
ladies and gentlemen,
a real music lover.
Well, uh, what did you
want to hear today, Dad?
Am I...on the air?
Yeah, you got it.
[IN DEEP VOICE]
Listen, it's not important.
I'll talk to you later.
No problem, Dad. No problem.
That was cute.
[IN REGULAR VOICE]
You heard me?
All of Long Island heard you.
I don't understand
why you're so nervous.
First, you run away,
and then you--
Where are you going now?
I don't know.
Where are you going?
Home. You're f*ring me, right?
Don't be crazy.
That was very offbeat.
My father calling, telling me
to come home was offbeat?
It's a whole new image
for the station.
A DJ who skis with his mother,
whose father calls
on the radio,
it's healthy, it's wholesome.
It's just crazy enough to work.
You mean...?
Right. You got the job.
All right!
Aah!
There you are.
Where have you been?
You've been gone for an hour.
Has it been that long?
God's sakes.
Yes, and we still have
some unfinished business.
We do?
Yes, we do.
You see, Edward,
right now,
my life is so incomplete.
I'm sorry to hear that, Evelyn.
Don't be. You have it
in your power to change it.
You're the only who can.
Evelyn, this is crazy.
No, I've thought
long and hard about this.
I have never wanted anything
this much in my life.
I want Rick to spend some time
in England this summer.
What?
I know
you've probably made plans
and it's not much notice.
That's all you want,
is for Rick to spend
time with you?
It would mean so much to me.
That's all you want?!
That's all.
Well, sure!
Wow! Why didn't you say so?
It'd be all right
if he spent a couple of weeks.
A couple of weeks?
I was hoping the whole summer.
The whole summer?
Well, you have him all
the rest of the year. Please?
Well...
Okay, I guess
it would be all right.
It's really up to him.
Oh, Edward, thank you.
Oh, we are going to have
such a good time.
We'll go to plays,
we'll visit the Continent.
We'll tour the museums.
Oh, he's gonna love it,
don't you think?
Heh, yeah, well, I suppose.
[CHUCKLES]
Oh, England has
so much to offer.
After finishing
prep school there,
he'll be able to get into
any college he wants.
What did you say?
That... That England
has so much to offer.
No. No, no, no, the other part,
about the prep school.
Well, that's not certain.
I mean, just in case
he falls in love with the place.
You want Rick
to live in England.
Are you thirsty?
My mouth is a little dry.
Aha, so all
those come-ons were a ploy!
What come-ons?
Aw, come on!
You know what come-ons.
Wearing that perfume,
slithering all over the place.
Those weren't come-ons.
It's the way I move.
I don't believe it.
You come into my house,
crinkling your nose,
softening me up
with your cooing,
just so you can
take my son away.
Oh, for heaven's sake,
he's coming over
for a little vacation.
Oh, we'll see about that!
I don't think
there's gonna be any vacation.
You wouldn't do that.
Oh, wouldn't I?
You're not being fair to Rick!
Oh, who's being fair to him,
tricking him into
living over there?
EVELYN:
I'm not tricking him
into anything.
I will gladly
leave it up to him.
EDWARD:
Oh, great. That's fantastic.
Force the kid to choose
between his mother
and his father.
Mom, Dad, I'm home!
Hey, I got the job.
Hey, that's great, son.
That's wonderful, Richard.
Boy, I am a lucky guy.
Lucky?
Yeah, sure.
I live in a great house
with my dad,
have lots of friends nearby...
then I get to go ski
with Mom on vacations
and now I'm a disc jockey,
playing my own music.
Who could be luckier?
You are a lucky guy.
Your mom just invited you
to England for this summer.
Well, that's great!
Well, it's just for a few weeks.
I know you want
to spend most of your time
back here with your friends.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Like I said,
I'm one lucky guy.
And we're two lucky parents.
Well, I'm gonna go upstairs
and get ready for tomorrow.
[SIGHS]
Pretty good kid, huh?
I guess we did one thing right.
I don't know. I think maybe
he did it all by himself.
[BOTH CHUCKLING]
Okay. that's it.
Kate, what are you doing here?
If you think I'm going to go
to Chicago and leave you alone--
Kate, what are you doing here?
Uh...
Like I was saying,
if you think
I'm gonna go to Chicago
and leave Evelyn
my favorite scarf, ha!
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
04x21 - The Way We Weren't
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Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner and playboy Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard who is now 12 and wanting to live with him.
Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner and playboy Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard who is now 12 and wanting to live with him.