06x01 - Opie's Job

[bunniefuu]

[Whistling]

hi, sharon.

Hi, opie.

[Birds chirping]

[crashing]

oh, opie!

Are you ok, opie?

Yeah, I think so.

Your bike's smashed.

Yeah.

It was a new one, too, wasn't it?

Pretty new.

Boy, what do you think your father's gonna say?

I don't know.

Well, maybe he could fix it.

I don't think so. It's all busted.

Are you going to tell him you were riding no hand?

Yeah, I guess so. If he asks me.

I sure hope he's in a good mood.

[Sighing] oh, boy.

(Bee) oh, you had a bad day, hmm?

Yeah, you might say I had a bad day.

Marsh caught on fire again.

Took 'em all day to put it out.

I guess we'll smell that for a week or .

The reason the marsh caught on fire

is 'cause that leonard boy got mad at his brother

and stole his car and drove it out to the marsh

and set it on fire.

Haven't caught him yet.

Somebody got the wrong number,

called the courthouse all day

lookin' for ethel.

Then otis got gassed,

he drove his car right through the harpers' rose garden, leveled it.

I arrested him and he wanted to fight.

I guess you could say I've had a bad day.

Would you like a cup of hot bouillon?

No, thank you.

[Sniffing]

where's the boy?

Who?

Opie. Where is he?

Oh, well, uh, he's not home yet.

Not home? And it's : ?

Well, I called johnny paul's house and he's not there,

so I'm sure he's on his way.

[Door closing] there he is.

Hello, opie.

Where you been?

Out.

I know you been out.

You know by now we have supper right at : .

Don't be coming in here at the last minute like this.

Yes, sir. Well, now, let's all sit down and have supper.

Shall I wash my hands?

Of course wash your hands.

You don't sit down at the table with dirty hands.

Well, go on. Go on.

Don't be so hard on him, andy.

[Sighs]

that boy is gonna have to grow up

and face the world someday.

He might as well learn how to be on time in it.

[Sighing]

oh, the napkins.

Do you mind telling me why you're walking at an angle like a dog?

Well,

I tore my pants.

[Sighing]

(bee) oh, I think I can mend that

with one of those stick-on patches, opie.

Do they work back there?

Well, we can try. Now, come on.

Let's start our salad before the roast beef gets cold.

Why were you late, opie?

Well,

I walked all the way home from maple street.

[Cutlery clanking] why didn't you ride your bicycle?

'Cause I was carryin' it.

Why were you carryin' it?

I didn't want to leave it at the tree.

What tree?

The tree I hit.

The tree you hit?

Yes, sir.

[Sighing] you tore up your bike.

Just the front wheel.

Hmm.

And the fender.

[Groaning]

you were ridin' no-handed, right?

Yes, sir.

Well, accidents happen, andy.

Who was watchin'?

Sharon porter.

Sharon porter.

Oh, she's the sweetest little thing.

Opie, I've told you a dozen times

to keep your hands on the handlebars.

Yes, sir.

Oh, we've all done that, andy.

I used to do that when I was a little girl,

showing off to the boys, and you used to, too.

All children do.

Do you want to go get some salt?

There's salt right there, sir.

Go get some more.

[Clearing throat]

aunt bee, I'm trying just as hard as I can try

to make a point out of this thing with opie,

but if you keep goin' in the other direction,

I don't believe I'm going to get a chance to do that.

I'm just trying to show you there are sides to everything.

Aunt bee... I won't say another word.

Opie, I wanna tell you somethin'.

Money is a very valuable thing.

Yes, sir.

Now, I'm what's called the breadwinner around here.

And I don't mind payin' for things that have to be paid for,

but when it's just carelessness,

like tearin' up the front wheel and fender on your bicycle,

I don't know what that's liable to cost me.

$ , $ , I don't know.

Hmm. Hmm.

Never opened my mouth.

I don't know what to do with you.

What I ought to do is make you go out

and earn the money to pay for that bicycle.

You'd soon find out how hard it is to make $ .

Eat your supper.

[Mumbling]

hey, goober.

Oh, hey, ope.

You don't have a job for me, do you, goober?

Job?

Yeah, I gotta earn some money to get my bike fixed.

Oh. Come here.

If you want a job, ope,

you're goin' about it the wrong way,

if you don't mind me saying so.

I am?

Well, to start with, you don't just amble in

to a fine place of business like this

and ask for a job.

You got to walk in like you're somebody.

Oh. Now, tuck your shirttail in good.

Yeah. Get it all in. Yeah.

Now, get over there by the door.

Now, pull your shoulders back.

Jut your jaw out.

Now, come on.

Good, good.

I was real impressed.

Thanks, goober.

You don't have a job for me, do you?

Now, there's another thing, ope.

You don't say, "you don't have a job for me."

Sounds like you're whooped right there.

You got to show that you got some confidence in yourself.

Oh. Now, you just say,

"I'd like to apply for a job."

That'd really impress me. I'd know right there I was talking to a live wire.

Maybe another young rockefeller.

All right, now, go by the door and try again.

Shoulders back.

Jut your jaw out.

Now come at me.

I'd like to apply for a job.

That's it! That did it, ope.

[Laughing] oh, boy, you really laid that one on me.

Thanks, goober. When do I start?

Start what? The job.

Well, I ain't got no job for you, ope.

I was just showin' you how to apply for one.

Well, thanks anyway, goober.

It's ok. Always glad to be of help.

[Clicking tongue]

you better come out of there now.

♪ [Scatting]

oh, I always have trouble gettin' this to lay down.

It's that cowlick you got back there. Yeah.

And this hair just goes in all directions and everything.

[Exclaiming]

yeah, I had the same problem with craig fulton.

Has he got a cowlick?

Uh, well he says it's a cowlick, but...

[Chuckles]

I know different.

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

It's a scar... Hmm.

From a broom handle.

Lilly caught him sneakin' in late one night,

and he can't grow any more hair there now.

That woman k*lled every follicle.

[Both laughing]

hi, mr. Lawson.

Hi, pa. Oh, hi, ope.

Hello there, opie.

You want a haircut, too?

No, mr. Lawson.

Oh, shave?

[Laughing]

no.

I would like to apply for a job.

A job? You hear that, andy? Your boy's out lookin' for a job.

Well, opie, I didn't mean you had to go out and find a job.

I want to, pa. I broke my bike and I wanna pay for havin' it fixed.

Well, don't you think you're a little young

to get a regular job?

Well, it would just be for a little while after school.

What's happened?

Oh, opie broke his bike.

Broke his bike!

[Gasping] oh, that's bad.

Well, now, see, he's tryin' to earn a little extra money

so he can pay to have it fixed.

Oh, well, that's good. Yeah. That's good.

I'm proud of you.

Gee, ope, I don't know if I approve of all this.

Please, pa.

It might be a good idea.

Well, I don't know.

But if you're bound to do it,

I guess for a little while.

Gee, thanks, pa.

[Laughing] yeah, thanks!

Anybody'd give that boy a job.

Do you have a job for me?

Uh, no.

That's ok.

Bye, pa. Bye, mr. Lawson.

Yeah, any time I can be of help to you... Bye.

Oh... Oh, that's a nice boy.

Yes, he is. That's a nice boy.

Good afternoon, miss taylor.

Good afternoon, mr. Doakes.

It's a nice day, isn't it?

It's always a nice day when you visit my store. What can I do for you?

Why, thank you. I was just looking at this sign.

Oh, yeah, I need some help.

Business is boomin'.

Good. Is it very hard work?

Well, it's nothin' you'd want, miss taylor.

[Both laughing]

no, it's for opie.

You know, he's looking for a job.

Oh, well, uh, afternoons and saturdays.

Pays cents an hour.

Oh, good.

Well, I'll tell him to stop in and see you, then. Bye.

Bye.

Hi, sport.

Hi, pa.

How are you cuttin' it?

Pa? Mmm-hmm?

Are we having one of those depressions?

Not that I know of. Things a little tough?

I went to different places.

, Huh?

I don't know how kids are supposed to learn the value of money,

if nobody'll give 'em a job?

Well, you just keep trying, I guess.

Mmm, hi.

Well, hello.

Now, if you two are sitting there waiting for dinner,

it'll be about an hour.

No, no, we're just sitting here

talking about the trials and tribulations of the business world.

Oh? Mmm-hmm.

Oh, opie, are you still determined to get that job?

Yeah, if I can.

"Yes, ma'am, if I can."

Yes, ma'am, if I can.

Well... Not that I approve of all this,

but I think I really should tell you.

Mr. Doakes is looking for a boy to work in his store.

Well. He is?

Hope he didn't give the job to somebody else already.

Oh, I don't expect so. I expect he's closed by now.

I'll tell you what. You can get down there first thing in the mornin'.

It being saturday, maybe you can go right to work.

I'm gonna get that job, pa.

Hi, mr. Dobson.

I want a job, mr. Doakes!

Hey, what's goin' on here?

Just a minute, now. Here, wait a minute.

Get your breath here. Calm down, boys.

You don't even know what the job is yet.

I don't care. I'll take it. Me, too.

Well, candidates for the same job,

and you both look like you'd fit the bill.

It's for after school and saturdays.

I'll take it! I was here first.

So what? Now, wait a minute. Now, just a minute, boys.

It means another thing,

you're going to have to forget about baseball for a while, too.

That's ok. Who cares?

Well, opie and, uh,

son, I don't believe I know your name.

Billy. Billy crenshaw.

All right. Come on, let's go inside and talk it over.

Yes, sir! Yes, sir!

Well, looks like I've got a decision to make here.

Now, opie knows the area.

Yes, sir.

But you both got here about the same time.

So, I'll tell you what I'm going to do.

Now, today is saturday,

startin' today you both go to work here.

For one week.

And at the end of that time, whoever does the best job

gets it permanent.

Ok?

(Both) ok.

All right, let's get started.

Now, the first thing: stack up them cans there nice and neat.

Go on, get to work! And may the best man win.

How you doing?

[Laughing] oh, hi, andy.

Hey, I got your boy workin' in here.

Yeah, I know. He's thrilled to death.

Well, I'll tell you, he's a wonder.

If his feet aren't burning after all those deliveries, I don't know why not.

[Laughing] he's a runner, all right.

Yeah, the other boy's no slouch either.

Well, that's good, that's good.

Well, like they say, may the best man win.

[Both laughing]

well, that's what I told 'em.

May the best man win. Whoa.

[Laughing]

and see what I told you?

Just like a couple of fire horses.

Yeah.

Well, I better get to work.

Yeah, I'll see you. All right, andy.

Hey, andy.

Oh, hey, goober.

I just finished changin' a tire.

Good.

You know, workin' in the automotive field sure makes a fella hungry.

Yeah, I expect.

You want one? No.

I'll treat. Won't cost you nothing. No, no thanks.

I hear opie's workin'.

Well, this week, anyway.

He's competing with another boy for a job in here.

So I hear. Hmm.

Uh, put this apple on my bill, will you, mr. Doakes?

You know, that was me that taught opie how to apply for a job.

Yeah, he said he'd been over there. Hmm.

Showed him how to tuck his shirttail in,

jut out his jaw, hmm.

That's me that taught him all those things. Must have worked.

How much does he make?

Well, cents an hour.

Oh, well, that's all right for a kid to start.

Maybe someday he'll make a dollar and a quarter an hour like me.

Oh, yeah, be nice.

Of course, he's got to get the job permanent first,

and, from what I hear, it's gonna be quite a tussle

'tween those boys.

I can't ever recall seeing anything like this, andy.

Opie and that other boy...

And I understand the grocery business really picked up.

People orderin' food just to see the races.

[All laughing]

well, opie really wants that job.

And opie'll get it, too.

You can be sure of that.

Well, I don't know.

From what I hear, that other kid's no slouch.

Oh, he's all right, but my money's on ope.

Mine, too!

Oh. I don't gamble. That wa... That was just an expression.

Well, the important thing

isn't whether opie gets the job.

Hey, look, here they come.

There they go.

Cut him off at the corner, ope!

Take the shortcut!

I'm surprised at both of you.

I'm trying to tell you, the important thing

isn't whether opie gets the job.

That isn't important at all.

The fact that he's learning the value of money,

and the responsibilities of a job,

that's important.

Come on, opie. Go get him.

♪ [Humming]

it's : .

Well, he'll be here when he's finished.

Well, you've certainly changed your tune.

Well, aunt bee, the boy's workin'.

Well, I just hope you're not making too much of this work, andy.

It may be a strain for him.

He knows how much you want him to win.

Accordin' to early returns,

there doesn't seem to be too much doubt about his winnin'.

Well, mr. Doakes hasn't made up his mind.

Well, floyd and goober been watching the contest.

They say opie's a sure thing.

Oh, those two.

Yesterday, opie made more deliveries than the other boy.

[Sighing] well, I just hope we're not all in for a letdown,

that's all. Oh, you worry too much.

Loaf of bread, one pound of butter,

paper nap... [Coughing]

excuse me, mrs. Peters.

Opie, billy, that's enough.

You gettin' the place too clean.

And, and what else now, mrs. Peters?

Why, sure we can deliver it.

Is seconds soon enough?

[Laughing]

all right, goodbye. Thank you.

I can take that order to mrs. Peters.

I know where she lives. So do i.

I don't care! Boys, boys, boys!

[Both screaming] now, wait a minute. Now, boys.

That's enough. I just can't take it.

I tell you, just watchin' you fellas this week

has wore me to a frazzle.

Want anything? Want me to bring you a chair?

No, no, no, no, I don't want anything. Nothing, boys.

You know, and I told you I'd tell you friday who won,

but I've decided to do it today.

Now, before I tell you who I picked,

I do want you to know that it was a pretty close decision.

Pretty close.

Now, billy, you're a fine boy

and you're a real go-getter,

but I picked opie.

Opie, the job's yours.

Gee! Gee, mr. Doakes, thanks!

I'll work harder than ever. I know you will, son.

Billy, I'm sorry. It was awful close.

That's ok.

Now you finish out the day and then come back tomorrow.

That way you'll get a full week's pay.

Ok, I'll be here.

Me, too.

Now, get to work. Slow!

Well, hello there, floyd, goober.

Oh, andy. Hey, andy.

Want a mint? Oh, yeah.

Uh, uh.

[Sniffing]

oh, it's a wintergreen. Oh, have...

[Laughing]

well, opie got the job.

No! He did?

Yep. Got the news last night.

Well, I'll eat a mint to that.

You must be proud of him, andy, real proud.

Well, I don't want to stand here and brag on my own son,

but he is somethin'.

He was determined to get that job,

he worked at it, and he got it.

I bet he's going to be an important man when he grows up.

Yeah, a doctor or lawyer.

Or a civil service worker.

Well, I don't know.

But I got a feeling that he can do anything he sets his mind to.

(Opie) hi, pa.

Hi, ope.

[Chuckling] look at him go.

He's a runnin' rascal, isn't he?

Boy, did I just see something

at the sportin' goods store.

A red and white bike, with headlights

and fox tails on the handlebars.

Mmm. That must be expensive.

Yeah, but I think I'll be able to buy it in a couple of months.

Oh.

What were you going to buy? What?

I mean, if you got the job, what were you gonna save for?

Oh, I wasn't going to save for anything.

You mean, there isn't anything you want?

Well, my dad's been a little sick,

and they have some bills.

You mean you have to pay 'em?

Well, all of us are supposed to help.

Billy, can you go down to the cellar, please,

and bring up more empty cartons?

Sure, mr. Doakes.

Mr. Doakes?

Yeah, what is it, opie?

Could I have the rest of the day off?

There's a baseball game and...

Well, I wanna play.

Maybe he'll be a astronaut.

Yeah, that's gettin' to be a big field.

Maybe he'll be an international financier.

[All laughing]

you know what I'm gettin' to be?

I'm gettin' to be one of those braggin' fathers.

I'm just gonna have to watch myself.

Hey, look out, andy. Hmm?

Oop.

Oh, excuse me, I'm sorry. I was just running. I didn't...

Watch yourself. Are you all right?

Oh, yeah. Sure. Sure.

I got it! I got the job!

The other kid had it, but he got fired.

Fired? Yeah. He wanted to play baseball.

I gotta get home and tell my pa.

(Goober) well, that's how it goes.

(Floyd) yeah, sure does.

Probably wasn't much of a job, no way.

Yeah, who wants to work in a grocery store?

All those fruit flies.

From what I hear about astronauts

it's not all it's cracked up to be.

I'll see ya.

Home kind of early, aren't you?

Yeah, I guess so. Hmm.

How was work today?

There's somethin' I gotta tell you, pa.

I'm listenin'.

I'm not working there anymore.

That's what I heard.

Huh?

I don't know what to think of you, you know that?

I wouldn't feel so bad if you hadn't gotten the job to start with,

but you got fired. I was never fired in my life.

And on top of everything else,

I had to make a fool out of myself bragging on you

in front of floyd and goober and everybody.

I had to get fired, pa...

You had to get fired? You had to get fired so you could play baseball?

What are you doing here anyway? Was the game called off?

There was no game.

There was no game?

I just made that up.

What are you talkin' about?

I didn't mean to tell a lie, pa,

but I had to.

Opie, I don't believe I know what you're talkin' about at all.

You sound like you meant to get yourself fired.

Now, I want you to tell me why you got fired,

and I want you to tell me the truth.

Well, you see, this other boy, billy...

Yes?

Well, he wanted the job to pay some bills.

His pa's been sick.

Well,

they've got some bills.

[Sighing]

I'm sorry.

It's ok.

You know, when I was bragging on you to floyd and goober,

I told them how proud I was

to have a boy like you.

But that's not quite true.

You're a man.

Hi, ope.

Hi, pa.

No luck, huh?

Sure is hard to find work these days.

Hmm, did you try the paper?

There's never anything in it for me, pa.

Well, it can't hurt to look.

[Clearing throat]

hey, pa, listen to this. The first one.

"Wanted: -year-old boy for part-time work

"after school and saturdays.

"Must be bright, ambitious,

"and have a broken bicycle.

Call sheriff taylor."

Gee, thanks, pa.

Well, if you want it, the job's yours. Hmm?