The Incredible Hulk (1978) s01e06 Episode Script
Terror in Times Square
You're working for either Franklin or DeMarko.
Both of them are trying to force me out of Manhattan.
Right now, the Hulk is down there, (GROWLING) Somewhere.
As long as Jason is running things around here, Norman, it's never gonna be good for Carol.
David, you're terrific.
Somebody's got to be taught a lesson.
McGEE: The Hulk's no joke, Bobby.
And he's a killer.
ROBERT: Hey, Jack, that green creature of yours was just seen running through Times Square.
(BEEPING) NARRATOR: Dr.
David Banner.
Physician.
Scientist.
Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have.
Then, an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry.
And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter.
Mr.
McGee, don't make me angry.
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
The creature is wanted for a murder he didn't commit.
David Banner is believed to be dead.
And he must let the world think that he is dead, until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.
(GROWLING) (BLOWING WHISTLE) McGEE: Here's to Joan Jacobs of Paterson, New Jersey.
Now, who's Joan Jacobs? The last eyewitness to spot the Hulk.
She was pulling into her driveway one night about three weeks ago and there he was.
Lights must have startled him, because he stood in front of her car long enough for her to make an accurate, if somewhat hysterical, description.
(LAUGHS) So that's what you're doing in New York.
You think this Hulk of yours is taking in a few Broadway shows.
The Hulk's no joke, Bobby.
He's real.
And he's a killer.
He's also the biggest knockdown, drag-out, five-star final that I have ever latched on to.
And that's why you spent the last six months tracking down every sighting of your creature.
Chicago, St.
Louis, Cleveland.
(SCOFFS) Jack, you're lucky that paper of yours hasn't kicked you right out on your rear.
This thing's becoming an obsession with you.
Well, maybe so.
But right now, the Hulk is down there, somewhere.
I'm gonna find him.
(CARS HONKING) DAVID: Yes, I'd like to speak with Dr.
Everett Lewis, please.
He's with the Genetics research unit.
Uh-huh.
Well, when do you expect him back? Not till next Friday? All right, fine.
Well, thank you very much, I'll try back then.
Bye-bye.
(MACHINES CLANKING) Hey! Hey, fella, this thing don't work.
I want my quarter back! Look, first, why don't you put a quarter in? Oh, yeah.
Oh, yeah.
Then you get 350,000 points.
Yeah.
And you get to re-play that way.
You know, I've never seen anybody do that as long as I've lived here, but I think you ought to go for it.
How's about I go for your sack? How's about I go for a cop? (CHUCKLING) David, you're terrific.
You really know how to handle people without getting angry.
Oh, are you saying you kissed me because I didn't bodily throw you out of the arcade? No.
I kissed you because you helped me study for my diagnostic exam.
I aced it! Oh, not bad for a first year intern, Doctor.
Not bad at all.
Actually, all I did was check the answers in your textbook.
No, David, that's not quite true.
Most of the answers you corrected, you didn't even have to look in the book.
You knew.
I told you, I have several years in the medical corps.
You know, since you arrived here three weeks ago, I've been asking you questions and you've been dancing right around them like Rudolf Nureyev.
You're an intelligent, articulate man.
And you should not be working in this arcade.
Yes, I know that.
Yes.
Well, I've seriously been considering announcing my candidacy for the mayor of New York.
I really think I have a chance.
Big chance.
David, be serious.
I can't.
Your father won't allow it during working hours.
And I really don't think that this is the time and the place for a deep philosophical conversation.
You're right.
That' s why I'm taking you upstairs for some homemade pecan pie.
You'll talk better on a full stomach.
No, can't do that either.
You see, I have to get together with Harold and we have to close up the arcade tonight.
David, I'm the boss' daughter, right? Don't argue with me.
Mmm-hmm.
Lou, Danny, Frank.
They've all agreed.
No more payoffs.
But if we're going to beat Jason, we need your support.
Your name means something, Norman.
You're the most respected small businessman in the area.
Thanks for the compliment.
For 15 years, we've all been paying protection money to Jason.
I don't have to tell you how much money that is.
All right.
All right.
I'll think about it.
Sure.
And while you're thinking, Jason will try knocking us off, one by one.
We've got to stick together, Norman.
Unite! (DOOR RATTLES) Norman, will you listen to me, please? Hi.
Hi, sweetheart.
Oh, David.
David, this is my dearest friend, Leo Kahn.
This is David Blake.
How do you do? Hello.
You two look like the Bonnie and Clyde of Times Square.
(ALL LAUGH) Uncle Leo's been giving me a lesson in high finance.
Not bad for a guy who didn't graduate from high school.
How are you feeling? Hey, just because you are a doctor doesn't mean you should take my temperature every time you walk in the room.
(CAROL CHUCKLES) Well, David, how's our take this week? Well, counting this, $8,200.
You sure? I mean, you are not holding out anything on me? Daddy! (LAUGHS) Hey, sweetheart, how's about making the old man a nice fresh pot? Right, okay.
And, David, why don't you sit down a minute? (DOOR CREAKING) David, could you tell me what 40% of $8,200 is? $3,280.
See that? My associate's a real brain, a regular computer.
What's 10%? (SIGHING) You mean, if we short-changed his He'll get the message loud and clear from all of us.
(SIGHING) All right, $820.
You wanna come with me, just for the ride? Where are you going? To Uncle Jason's, but I'll be right back.
Oh, listen, I'm still on night call at the hospital.
I'll save you the trip.
I haven't seen Uncle Jason in months.
Now you sit down and drink your coffee.
(SIGHING) David, how's about you going along with Carol, just to keep her company? Sure.
That's an offer I can't refuse.
What do you say? You hold the money, I might spend it before we get there.
(NORMAN LAUGHING) NORMAN: David, she's my only child.
You behave yourself.
(DOOR CLOSING) Uncle Jason, your father's brother? (LAUGHING) No.
If you stick around my family for over 20 years, you become an honorary uncle.
Well, then, how come he gets a percentage of your father's business? Oh, Uncle Jason owns an investment company, he's helped most of the small businessmen in the area.
Especially my dad.
(CARS HONKING) I'm worried about the Times Square Association, Mr.
Laird.
There's been talk about a payoff strike.
I've dealt with these kinds of problems for the past 15 years, Jonathan.
It's like the flu.
Comes and goes when the economy is shaky.
As long as men like Tony Swenson, Lou Hunter, and Norman Abrams remain loyal, there's nothing to worry about.
They'll keep making their payments.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR) I'll get it.
Carol, how great to see you.
I'd much rather hug you than your father.
It makes me feel 20 years younger.
Oh, then we'd both be the same age.
Yes, but we'd be leaving for Rome in the morning.
(BOTH LAUGHING) How are you? I'm Jason Laird.
David Blake.
Daddy's new assistant.
Kind of cute, isn't he? Yes, I presume he has a little something for me? Oh, yes, sorry.
This is Jonathan, David.
Carol, doctors look so good in white.
I'd like you to get yourself a little something.
But don't tell your father.
No, Uncle Jason.
You already gave me that fantastic medical bag.
JASON: Have you used it yet? No.
It's still hanging in the living room closet.
(CHUCKLES) I'm not gonna use it until I hang up my shingle.
But really, you shouldn't keep giving me presents all the time.
You know I'm gonna love you anyway.
Carol, I've been investing in your future all your life.
There's no way I can stop now.
Now run to the hospital and save a life.
(SIGHING) David, I want you to take good care of Carol and her father.
They mean a great deal to me.
All right.
Love you.
Bye-bye.
Goodbye.
JONATHAN: Mr.
Laird.
Norman Abrams only sent $800 and change.
Now, either he had a bad week Or there is a cancer spreading on Times Square.
Maybe you're right, Jonathan.
If a loyal friend like Norman is involved, this could be more serious than I thought.
Somebody's got to be taught a lesson.
What do you think about contracting Anthony in Chicago? No.
An anonymous hit like that wouldn't prove anything.
I think I have a better idea.
(CAR HORNS BLARING) NORMAN: You know, David, you've really been doing a good job here.
I've been kind of thinking about taking some extra time off.
How's about you managing the place for me, huh? Well, thanks for the confidence, Norman.
But I But I'm not in a position to accept it.
No permanent job right now but you'll let me think about it.
(CHUCKLING) Okay, you do that.
But from the way Carol talks about you, it could be more than a permanent job you end up with.
JASON: Norman.
(MACHINES CLANKING) Have some time for me? Certainly.
Why don't we go back to my office? Good to see you again, David.
Mr.
Laird.
It was good seeing Carol yesterday.
She's a terrific girl.
The best.
She's got a good future.
But I'm a little concerned about our future, Norman.
There's been some discussion among my midtown partners of dissolving their relationship with me.
A relationship that's been established over the years.
They want to put an end to the protection and financial aid that I've been responsible for.
You know anything about that, Norman? Oh, that's That's just talk, Jason.
You know, just talk.
That's exactly what I told Jonathan after he informed me that your last payment was extremely short.
Oh, I wanted to talk to you about that.
That was a mistake.
I was gonna bring you the difference myself this afternoon.
(LAUGHING) Norman.
Norman, don't worry about it.
We all make mistakes.
But that's not what I'm concerned about.
I had something else on my mind.
(METALLIC CLANKING) No, they're talking.
You'll have to wait.
Is it all right if I pickup my tools? Sure.
Can't stand in the way of a busted machine, can I? Go ahead.
JASON: Losing a few dollars here and there doesn't bother me.
It's part of the business.
Loyalty is what concerns me, Norman.
I'm a businessman whose lifework is presently being jeopardized by disloyal and unscrupulous people.
The very people who owe everything to me.
But Jason, I'm loyal.
You know me, I've always been loyal.
I know that, Norman.
That's why I'm going to ask a favor of you.
You need a favor, I'll do anything for you.
Just ask.
But the favor I'm going to ask is Well, it requires a special kind of loyalty.
You need something, just ask.
The man who is stirring up the most trouble, the man who's talking the loudest is Leo Kahn.
I want you to see to it that he doesn't talk anymore.
I'm not a murderer.
JASON: Oh, I know that, Norman.
Why? Why me? Because your loyalty will set an example.
All of my Times Square partners have a great deal of respect for you, Norman.
Yeah, but Leo I can't.
Of course you can.
Because you're not doing this just for me.
You're doing it to ensure your family's future happiness.
This afternoon, 5:00.
Meet me in my Park Avenue garage and tell me the good news, hmm? Hey, Leo Kahn, you know where he is? No, Leo left a few hours ago, man.
Do you know when he'll be back? No.
He doesn't tell me anything.
I guess it's 'cause he's the boss.
The wreath, when did that show up? Before Leo left.
Some kind of joke, huh? Yeah.
Still no sign of Kahn, Jonathan.
Something else may be going down.
Norm Abrams' assistant just left the store.
Follow him, Hank, find out if he'll accept an invitation for a chat.
I'll have him checked out.
There's no getting around it, I heard the talk on the street myself.
Somebody's been hired to kill me.
Jason wants me dead, out of the way.
(SIGHING) Leo, I'll give you money, get out of town, just till this whole mess blows over.
Why don't you go to Mexico, huh? It's nice and warm, sunny.
It might even be good for your arthritis.
You think Jason won't find me there? Who you kidding? Artie Wagner tried hiding out in the Philippines.
They brought him back in a set of alligator bags.
(SIGHING) Running will not solve anything.
The only way we can all survive is by making a united stand against Jason.
Look, you don't understand.
It's not me I'm worried about.
It's Carol.
Dad.
Yeah, sweetheart.
I'm leaving for the hospital now.
You two take care of each other, all right? All right, honey.
I'll see you later.
Have a good day.
Okay.
(DOOR CLOSING) As long as Jason is running things around here, Norman, it's never gonna be good for Carol.
Never.
(MUSIC PLAYING) (MACHINES CLANKING) Hey, take it easy.
Hi.
My father's not gonna fire you for taking a long lunch.
I know that.
I know that.
Norman Is he Is he upstairs? Yeah, he is.
Say, do you feel like walking me to the bus? Oh, hon, I'd love to.
I just can't right now.
There's something I wanna talk to your dad about.
But tomorrow, I'll walk you to the bus twice.
Mmm-hmm.
Okay? Okay.
Mr.
Jason Laird would like you to come to his place.
Well, that's very gracious of him.
I appreciate the invitation, but I have business upstairs.
Look, you really don't wanna make me angry.
(CHUCKLES) And I really don't wanna make you angry.
So, please, don't be difficult.
I have business upstairs.
Hey.
You really don't want anything to happen to that nice little girl that just walked out the door, do you? No, I don't.
Come on.
(BOAT HORN BLOWING) HANK: Down this way, David.
(MACHINES WHIRRING) David.
Glad you could make it on such short notice.
What do you want? This afternoon at 4:00, get these to Eddie Franklin.
If he's satisfied, tell him we got all he can use.
All top-quality.
If Franklin goes for it, then we know that DeMarko is backing him.
These names mean anything to you, David? No.
You were looking for Leo Kahn today.
What for? He was in the arcade a couple of times, I met him.
I (STAMMERING) I asked him if he could help me get an anniversary gift for my parents and he said, "Sure, come on over sometime and take a look around.
" David At first I thought you were a plant, but I had some friends on the force check you out.
You're no undercover cop either.
Whoever hired you made sure that you came into this city nice and clean.
(LAUGHS) A real mystery man.
No, no, no, there's no mystery about me.
I'm broke.
I'm working in an arcade to make a couple of bucks.
Now, that is my entire story, all of it.
I don't mean to offend you, David.
But you're a terrible lair.
The way I figure it, you're working for either Franklin or DeMarko.
Both of them are trying to force me out of Manhattan.
You must be running middleman for either one of them and Leo Kahn.
Right? Mr.
Laird, I just got into New York.
I hardly know anybody.
Including Mr.
Franklin and Mr.
DeMarko.
Would you please ask your gentleman to take me now back to the arcade, so I won't lose my job? (SIGHING) Find out what he knows.
Don't take too long, David.
There's a shortage of wheelchairs in this city.
Hey, listen, Blake, this is gonna be fun for them.
Now, really, save yourself a dozen broken bones and tell Jason what he wants to know.
What can I say that will make you believe I don't know anything? Nothing.
Then I guess I'll have to tell the truth.
(GRUNTS) JONATHAN: Get him! Get him! Come this way.
Take him.
(GRUNTS) (GROWLING) All right, pick him up, get on with it.
(GROWLING) (ROARING) (SNARLING) Norman.
(CHILDREN CHATTERING) (GROANS) DAVID: Norman! (BANGING ON DOOR) Norman, Norman, it's David, open the door! Norman! Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
Leo? Leo? (SLURRING) Get away from me.
Let me sleep.
Let me sleep.
(NORMAN SNORING) Norman.
Norman.
Norman.
Wake up.
Listen to me.
Norman, can you understand me? I know what's going on, I know how you can stop Jason.
Oh, yeah, sure.
We're gonna do it together, Leo.
We're gonna kill Jason.
No! No! Norman! No, you don't have to kill anybody.
Now, listen to me.
Listen to me.
Does the name Eddie Franklin mean anything to you? He's the biggest drug dealer in this town.
Norman I want to sleep.
Norman, listen to me.
I was at Jason's warehouse.
There's evidence there.
Evidence that connects Jason to Franklin's drug operation.
Norman.
Norman? Norman! (SNORING) (SIGHING) (MAN CHATTERING) MAN 1: Hey, Joe, help me with this crate.
MAN 1: Hey, listen, I want you to make sure DeMarko gets that delivery now.
MAN 2: Okay.
LEO: So, you're not gonna kill me, Norman, but what are we gonna do? I don't know, Leo.
Norman, am I wrong or was David here before, talking about evidence, Jason? No, you weren't wrong.
He was here.
Of course we need evidence.
But we don't have any.
We're dead men anyway.
We gotta take Jason with us.
You still got your gun? I'll pick you up in 10 minutes.
Say goodbye to Carol for me? (SOBBING) (CARS HONKING) Carol? Is that my loveable old man I hear? That's not funny.
I'm not old.
Loveable, yes.
(BOTH LAUGHING) Oh, I love it when you hug me, Daddy.
How about hungry? No, honey, I can't eat.
I gotta be leaving in a few minutes.
Uncle Leo and I have a business meeting with Uncle Jason.
Hey.
Have I ever told you how proud I am of all the things you've accomplished? No fair, you counted.
(CHUCKLES) I guess I also told you I think you're gonna be the best, most famous doctor ever.
What's the matter, Daddy? You've changed your mind? No, just checking.
You know how I love my little girl with her beautiful blond hair and her perky little nose.
Oh, come on, it's not perky.
Cute though.
Did I miss anything? I don't know what's gotten into you lately.
Usually after you've been drinking with Leo, all you do is gripe about the Dodgers not winning the World Series.
(LAUGHS) (CLICKING TONGUE) Daddy.
I will be able to take care of you soon.
We can move out of this place and get a house.
Maybe New Jersey.
Oh, not Jersey.
They don't know how to drive in Jersey.
(LAUGHING) Okay, you pick the place.
But the point is that we'll be together.
We'll be together, all right.
Gotta go now.
Hey, what about dinner? Beef or fish? No, Uncle Leo and I'll grab something at the deli.
You're gonna get heartburn.
Hey, in life, if you love certain things, you gotta pay for it.
(LAUGHS) I'll see you.
Cab! Cab! (CAR HONKING) Cab! Hey, lady, that's my cab.
Lady! (CARS HONKING) (TIRES SCREECHING) You got your gun? I guess we're ready.
(ENGINE STARTING) (MUSIC PLAYING) (KNOCKING ON DOOR) DAVID: Norman! Norman! Who is it? David.
Oh, David.
Hi.
Carol, is your father home? What's the matter? No, he and Leo had a business meeting with Uncle Jason.
He left about half an hour ago.
What's the matter? Listen.
Listen to me very carefully.
You must hide this bag, then call the police and have them meet me in Jason's Park Avenue garage.
Oh, and that envelope.
It has a ledger with some fingerprints on it, so be very careful.
David, the police, why? Jason wants your father to kill Leo.
I don't believe you.
Now they're both on their way to kill him, and, believe me, that's suicide.
Now you hide that bag and call the police.
Now! Cab! Taxi! Listen.
Here's $5.
I've got to get to 1008 Park Avenue right away.
It's an emergency.
I'll do the best I can, mister, but what you really need is a helicopter.
Hurry! NORMAN: Jason's car will be out at 5:00.
(CARS HONKING) Look, I'm really in a hurry.
Isn't there something you can do? I'm doing the best I can.
I'll give you $10 more.
Hey, mister, I told you, I'm doing the best I can.
It's a miracle this heap can even run.
They're just not servicing these cars like they used to.
You see what I mean? Look, I've gotta be there before 5:00! Listen, if you think you can get there faster on foot, be my guest.
The word's out on the streets.
All the right people know about Norm Abrams and his loyalty test.
And by this time tomorrow, I'll be able to boost my protection insurance another 10%.
Well, what's going on up there? (STUTTERING) We were getting some place.
Hey, why don't you take your $5 back? You pay what's on the meter.
You're not doing me no favors back there, mister.
Look, the truck is obviously stalled.
This lane is moving, so pull out into it.
Just do it! I don't need no driving tips.
Now look, will you just get around here? Just get into this lane.
Do it! (HORN BLARING) (TIRES SCREECHING) Yeah.
There.
You happy now? That lane's just as bad.
Now we're stuck.
You should've cut him off! I told you this is an emergency! Next time, hire an ambulance.
We'll get there when we get there, mister.
I've got be there by 5:00! Hey, mister, you're gonna be 10 minutes late, so just keep your shirt on.
(ROARING) (WOMAN SCREAMS) Oh, no! (WOMAN SHRIEKING) LEO: Well, it's almost 5:00.
(WOMAN SCREAMING) (GROWLING) (WOMAN SCREAMING) Hey, Jack, that green creature of yours was just seen running through Times Square.
Heading which way? Heading which way? Towards Park Avenue.
(GROWLS) Well, you're right on time.
I appreciate that.
(GROWLING) I didn't kill Leo, Jason.
JASON: What the hell! JASON: Somebody stop him! Get him! (SCREAMING) Get away from me.
(SCREAMING) (HULK ROARING) (POLICE SIRENS WAILING) Norman, you okay? Daddy! (SOBBING) Well, Bobby, still think I'm wasting my time? (SIGHING) It's a big city out there, Jack.
How can you be sure he's down there? No, I can't.
But like I said in my column, I intend to comb every mile of it until I find out.
(SIGHING) Dad wanted me to ask you if giving you a raise would make you stay.
(LAUGHING) No.
Well, now that Uncle Jason's in jail, he can afford it.
No, no.
You're not gonna tell me why, are you? No.
Can you tell me where? California, I suppose.
I'm not sure.
David, whatever the problem is It cannot be solved here.
Not at this time.
Believe me.
Okay.
Okay.
For what it's worth.
It's worth a lot.
Both of them are trying to force me out of Manhattan.
Right now, the Hulk is down there, (GROWLING) Somewhere.
As long as Jason is running things around here, Norman, it's never gonna be good for Carol.
David, you're terrific.
Somebody's got to be taught a lesson.
McGEE: The Hulk's no joke, Bobby.
And he's a killer.
ROBERT: Hey, Jack, that green creature of yours was just seen running through Times Square.
(BEEPING) NARRATOR: Dr.
David Banner.
Physician.
Scientist.
Searching for a way to tap into the hidden strengths that all humans have.
Then, an accidental overdose of gamma radiation alters his body chemistry.
And now, when David Banner grows angry or outraged, a startling metamorphosis occurs.
The creature is driven by rage and pursued by an investigative reporter.
Mr.
McGee, don't make me angry.
You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.
The creature is wanted for a murder he didn't commit.
David Banner is believed to be dead.
And he must let the world think that he is dead, until he can find a way to control the raging spirit that dwells within him.
(GROWLING) (BLOWING WHISTLE) McGEE: Here's to Joan Jacobs of Paterson, New Jersey.
Now, who's Joan Jacobs? The last eyewitness to spot the Hulk.
She was pulling into her driveway one night about three weeks ago and there he was.
Lights must have startled him, because he stood in front of her car long enough for her to make an accurate, if somewhat hysterical, description.
(LAUGHS) So that's what you're doing in New York.
You think this Hulk of yours is taking in a few Broadway shows.
The Hulk's no joke, Bobby.
He's real.
And he's a killer.
He's also the biggest knockdown, drag-out, five-star final that I have ever latched on to.
And that's why you spent the last six months tracking down every sighting of your creature.
Chicago, St.
Louis, Cleveland.
(SCOFFS) Jack, you're lucky that paper of yours hasn't kicked you right out on your rear.
This thing's becoming an obsession with you.
Well, maybe so.
But right now, the Hulk is down there, somewhere.
I'm gonna find him.
(CARS HONKING) DAVID: Yes, I'd like to speak with Dr.
Everett Lewis, please.
He's with the Genetics research unit.
Uh-huh.
Well, when do you expect him back? Not till next Friday? All right, fine.
Well, thank you very much, I'll try back then.
Bye-bye.
(MACHINES CLANKING) Hey! Hey, fella, this thing don't work.
I want my quarter back! Look, first, why don't you put a quarter in? Oh, yeah.
Oh, yeah.
Then you get 350,000 points.
Yeah.
And you get to re-play that way.
You know, I've never seen anybody do that as long as I've lived here, but I think you ought to go for it.
How's about I go for your sack? How's about I go for a cop? (CHUCKLING) David, you're terrific.
You really know how to handle people without getting angry.
Oh, are you saying you kissed me because I didn't bodily throw you out of the arcade? No.
I kissed you because you helped me study for my diagnostic exam.
I aced it! Oh, not bad for a first year intern, Doctor.
Not bad at all.
Actually, all I did was check the answers in your textbook.
No, David, that's not quite true.
Most of the answers you corrected, you didn't even have to look in the book.
You knew.
I told you, I have several years in the medical corps.
You know, since you arrived here three weeks ago, I've been asking you questions and you've been dancing right around them like Rudolf Nureyev.
You're an intelligent, articulate man.
And you should not be working in this arcade.
Yes, I know that.
Yes.
Well, I've seriously been considering announcing my candidacy for the mayor of New York.
I really think I have a chance.
Big chance.
David, be serious.
I can't.
Your father won't allow it during working hours.
And I really don't think that this is the time and the place for a deep philosophical conversation.
You're right.
That' s why I'm taking you upstairs for some homemade pecan pie.
You'll talk better on a full stomach.
No, can't do that either.
You see, I have to get together with Harold and we have to close up the arcade tonight.
David, I'm the boss' daughter, right? Don't argue with me.
Mmm-hmm.
Lou, Danny, Frank.
They've all agreed.
No more payoffs.
But if we're going to beat Jason, we need your support.
Your name means something, Norman.
You're the most respected small businessman in the area.
Thanks for the compliment.
For 15 years, we've all been paying protection money to Jason.
I don't have to tell you how much money that is.
All right.
All right.
I'll think about it.
Sure.
And while you're thinking, Jason will try knocking us off, one by one.
We've got to stick together, Norman.
Unite! (DOOR RATTLES) Norman, will you listen to me, please? Hi.
Hi, sweetheart.
Oh, David.
David, this is my dearest friend, Leo Kahn.
This is David Blake.
How do you do? Hello.
You two look like the Bonnie and Clyde of Times Square.
(ALL LAUGH) Uncle Leo's been giving me a lesson in high finance.
Not bad for a guy who didn't graduate from high school.
How are you feeling? Hey, just because you are a doctor doesn't mean you should take my temperature every time you walk in the room.
(CAROL CHUCKLES) Well, David, how's our take this week? Well, counting this, $8,200.
You sure? I mean, you are not holding out anything on me? Daddy! (LAUGHS) Hey, sweetheart, how's about making the old man a nice fresh pot? Right, okay.
And, David, why don't you sit down a minute? (DOOR CREAKING) David, could you tell me what 40% of $8,200 is? $3,280.
See that? My associate's a real brain, a regular computer.
What's 10%? (SIGHING) You mean, if we short-changed his He'll get the message loud and clear from all of us.
(SIGHING) All right, $820.
You wanna come with me, just for the ride? Where are you going? To Uncle Jason's, but I'll be right back.
Oh, listen, I'm still on night call at the hospital.
I'll save you the trip.
I haven't seen Uncle Jason in months.
Now you sit down and drink your coffee.
(SIGHING) David, how's about you going along with Carol, just to keep her company? Sure.
That's an offer I can't refuse.
What do you say? You hold the money, I might spend it before we get there.
(NORMAN LAUGHING) NORMAN: David, she's my only child.
You behave yourself.
(DOOR CLOSING) Uncle Jason, your father's brother? (LAUGHING) No.
If you stick around my family for over 20 years, you become an honorary uncle.
Well, then, how come he gets a percentage of your father's business? Oh, Uncle Jason owns an investment company, he's helped most of the small businessmen in the area.
Especially my dad.
(CARS HONKING) I'm worried about the Times Square Association, Mr.
Laird.
There's been talk about a payoff strike.
I've dealt with these kinds of problems for the past 15 years, Jonathan.
It's like the flu.
Comes and goes when the economy is shaky.
As long as men like Tony Swenson, Lou Hunter, and Norman Abrams remain loyal, there's nothing to worry about.
They'll keep making their payments.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR) I'll get it.
Carol, how great to see you.
I'd much rather hug you than your father.
It makes me feel 20 years younger.
Oh, then we'd both be the same age.
Yes, but we'd be leaving for Rome in the morning.
(BOTH LAUGHING) How are you? I'm Jason Laird.
David Blake.
Daddy's new assistant.
Kind of cute, isn't he? Yes, I presume he has a little something for me? Oh, yes, sorry.
This is Jonathan, David.
Carol, doctors look so good in white.
I'd like you to get yourself a little something.
But don't tell your father.
No, Uncle Jason.
You already gave me that fantastic medical bag.
JASON: Have you used it yet? No.
It's still hanging in the living room closet.
(CHUCKLES) I'm not gonna use it until I hang up my shingle.
But really, you shouldn't keep giving me presents all the time.
You know I'm gonna love you anyway.
Carol, I've been investing in your future all your life.
There's no way I can stop now.
Now run to the hospital and save a life.
(SIGHING) David, I want you to take good care of Carol and her father.
They mean a great deal to me.
All right.
Love you.
Bye-bye.
Goodbye.
JONATHAN: Mr.
Laird.
Norman Abrams only sent $800 and change.
Now, either he had a bad week Or there is a cancer spreading on Times Square.
Maybe you're right, Jonathan.
If a loyal friend like Norman is involved, this could be more serious than I thought.
Somebody's got to be taught a lesson.
What do you think about contracting Anthony in Chicago? No.
An anonymous hit like that wouldn't prove anything.
I think I have a better idea.
(CAR HORNS BLARING) NORMAN: You know, David, you've really been doing a good job here.
I've been kind of thinking about taking some extra time off.
How's about you managing the place for me, huh? Well, thanks for the confidence, Norman.
But I But I'm not in a position to accept it.
No permanent job right now but you'll let me think about it.
(CHUCKLING) Okay, you do that.
But from the way Carol talks about you, it could be more than a permanent job you end up with.
JASON: Norman.
(MACHINES CLANKING) Have some time for me? Certainly.
Why don't we go back to my office? Good to see you again, David.
Mr.
Laird.
It was good seeing Carol yesterday.
She's a terrific girl.
The best.
She's got a good future.
But I'm a little concerned about our future, Norman.
There's been some discussion among my midtown partners of dissolving their relationship with me.
A relationship that's been established over the years.
They want to put an end to the protection and financial aid that I've been responsible for.
You know anything about that, Norman? Oh, that's That's just talk, Jason.
You know, just talk.
That's exactly what I told Jonathan after he informed me that your last payment was extremely short.
Oh, I wanted to talk to you about that.
That was a mistake.
I was gonna bring you the difference myself this afternoon.
(LAUGHING) Norman.
Norman, don't worry about it.
We all make mistakes.
But that's not what I'm concerned about.
I had something else on my mind.
(METALLIC CLANKING) No, they're talking.
You'll have to wait.
Is it all right if I pickup my tools? Sure.
Can't stand in the way of a busted machine, can I? Go ahead.
JASON: Losing a few dollars here and there doesn't bother me.
It's part of the business.
Loyalty is what concerns me, Norman.
I'm a businessman whose lifework is presently being jeopardized by disloyal and unscrupulous people.
The very people who owe everything to me.
But Jason, I'm loyal.
You know me, I've always been loyal.
I know that, Norman.
That's why I'm going to ask a favor of you.
You need a favor, I'll do anything for you.
Just ask.
But the favor I'm going to ask is Well, it requires a special kind of loyalty.
You need something, just ask.
The man who is stirring up the most trouble, the man who's talking the loudest is Leo Kahn.
I want you to see to it that he doesn't talk anymore.
I'm not a murderer.
JASON: Oh, I know that, Norman.
Why? Why me? Because your loyalty will set an example.
All of my Times Square partners have a great deal of respect for you, Norman.
Yeah, but Leo I can't.
Of course you can.
Because you're not doing this just for me.
You're doing it to ensure your family's future happiness.
This afternoon, 5:00.
Meet me in my Park Avenue garage and tell me the good news, hmm? Hey, Leo Kahn, you know where he is? No, Leo left a few hours ago, man.
Do you know when he'll be back? No.
He doesn't tell me anything.
I guess it's 'cause he's the boss.
The wreath, when did that show up? Before Leo left.
Some kind of joke, huh? Yeah.
Still no sign of Kahn, Jonathan.
Something else may be going down.
Norm Abrams' assistant just left the store.
Follow him, Hank, find out if he'll accept an invitation for a chat.
I'll have him checked out.
There's no getting around it, I heard the talk on the street myself.
Somebody's been hired to kill me.
Jason wants me dead, out of the way.
(SIGHING) Leo, I'll give you money, get out of town, just till this whole mess blows over.
Why don't you go to Mexico, huh? It's nice and warm, sunny.
It might even be good for your arthritis.
You think Jason won't find me there? Who you kidding? Artie Wagner tried hiding out in the Philippines.
They brought him back in a set of alligator bags.
(SIGHING) Running will not solve anything.
The only way we can all survive is by making a united stand against Jason.
Look, you don't understand.
It's not me I'm worried about.
It's Carol.
Dad.
Yeah, sweetheart.
I'm leaving for the hospital now.
You two take care of each other, all right? All right, honey.
I'll see you later.
Have a good day.
Okay.
(DOOR CLOSING) As long as Jason is running things around here, Norman, it's never gonna be good for Carol.
Never.
(MUSIC PLAYING) (MACHINES CLANKING) Hey, take it easy.
Hi.
My father's not gonna fire you for taking a long lunch.
I know that.
I know that.
Norman Is he Is he upstairs? Yeah, he is.
Say, do you feel like walking me to the bus? Oh, hon, I'd love to.
I just can't right now.
There's something I wanna talk to your dad about.
But tomorrow, I'll walk you to the bus twice.
Mmm-hmm.
Okay? Okay.
Mr.
Jason Laird would like you to come to his place.
Well, that's very gracious of him.
I appreciate the invitation, but I have business upstairs.
Look, you really don't wanna make me angry.
(CHUCKLES) And I really don't wanna make you angry.
So, please, don't be difficult.
I have business upstairs.
Hey.
You really don't want anything to happen to that nice little girl that just walked out the door, do you? No, I don't.
Come on.
(BOAT HORN BLOWING) HANK: Down this way, David.
(MACHINES WHIRRING) David.
Glad you could make it on such short notice.
What do you want? This afternoon at 4:00, get these to Eddie Franklin.
If he's satisfied, tell him we got all he can use.
All top-quality.
If Franklin goes for it, then we know that DeMarko is backing him.
These names mean anything to you, David? No.
You were looking for Leo Kahn today.
What for? He was in the arcade a couple of times, I met him.
I (STAMMERING) I asked him if he could help me get an anniversary gift for my parents and he said, "Sure, come on over sometime and take a look around.
" David At first I thought you were a plant, but I had some friends on the force check you out.
You're no undercover cop either.
Whoever hired you made sure that you came into this city nice and clean.
(LAUGHS) A real mystery man.
No, no, no, there's no mystery about me.
I'm broke.
I'm working in an arcade to make a couple of bucks.
Now, that is my entire story, all of it.
I don't mean to offend you, David.
But you're a terrible lair.
The way I figure it, you're working for either Franklin or DeMarko.
Both of them are trying to force me out of Manhattan.
You must be running middleman for either one of them and Leo Kahn.
Right? Mr.
Laird, I just got into New York.
I hardly know anybody.
Including Mr.
Franklin and Mr.
DeMarko.
Would you please ask your gentleman to take me now back to the arcade, so I won't lose my job? (SIGHING) Find out what he knows.
Don't take too long, David.
There's a shortage of wheelchairs in this city.
Hey, listen, Blake, this is gonna be fun for them.
Now, really, save yourself a dozen broken bones and tell Jason what he wants to know.
What can I say that will make you believe I don't know anything? Nothing.
Then I guess I'll have to tell the truth.
(GRUNTS) JONATHAN: Get him! Get him! Come this way.
Take him.
(GRUNTS) (GROWLING) All right, pick him up, get on with it.
(GROWLING) (ROARING) (SNARLING) Norman.
(CHILDREN CHATTERING) (GROANS) DAVID: Norman! (BANGING ON DOOR) Norman, Norman, it's David, open the door! Norman! Oh, my God.
Oh, my God.
Leo? Leo? (SLURRING) Get away from me.
Let me sleep.
Let me sleep.
(NORMAN SNORING) Norman.
Norman.
Norman.
Wake up.
Listen to me.
Norman, can you understand me? I know what's going on, I know how you can stop Jason.
Oh, yeah, sure.
We're gonna do it together, Leo.
We're gonna kill Jason.
No! No! Norman! No, you don't have to kill anybody.
Now, listen to me.
Listen to me.
Does the name Eddie Franklin mean anything to you? He's the biggest drug dealer in this town.
Norman I want to sleep.
Norman, listen to me.
I was at Jason's warehouse.
There's evidence there.
Evidence that connects Jason to Franklin's drug operation.
Norman.
Norman? Norman! (SNORING) (SIGHING) (MAN CHATTERING) MAN 1: Hey, Joe, help me with this crate.
MAN 1: Hey, listen, I want you to make sure DeMarko gets that delivery now.
MAN 2: Okay.
LEO: So, you're not gonna kill me, Norman, but what are we gonna do? I don't know, Leo.
Norman, am I wrong or was David here before, talking about evidence, Jason? No, you weren't wrong.
He was here.
Of course we need evidence.
But we don't have any.
We're dead men anyway.
We gotta take Jason with us.
You still got your gun? I'll pick you up in 10 minutes.
Say goodbye to Carol for me? (SOBBING) (CARS HONKING) Carol? Is that my loveable old man I hear? That's not funny.
I'm not old.
Loveable, yes.
(BOTH LAUGHING) Oh, I love it when you hug me, Daddy.
How about hungry? No, honey, I can't eat.
I gotta be leaving in a few minutes.
Uncle Leo and I have a business meeting with Uncle Jason.
Hey.
Have I ever told you how proud I am of all the things you've accomplished? No fair, you counted.
(CHUCKLES) I guess I also told you I think you're gonna be the best, most famous doctor ever.
What's the matter, Daddy? You've changed your mind? No, just checking.
You know how I love my little girl with her beautiful blond hair and her perky little nose.
Oh, come on, it's not perky.
Cute though.
Did I miss anything? I don't know what's gotten into you lately.
Usually after you've been drinking with Leo, all you do is gripe about the Dodgers not winning the World Series.
(LAUGHS) (CLICKING TONGUE) Daddy.
I will be able to take care of you soon.
We can move out of this place and get a house.
Maybe New Jersey.
Oh, not Jersey.
They don't know how to drive in Jersey.
(LAUGHING) Okay, you pick the place.
But the point is that we'll be together.
We'll be together, all right.
Gotta go now.
Hey, what about dinner? Beef or fish? No, Uncle Leo and I'll grab something at the deli.
You're gonna get heartburn.
Hey, in life, if you love certain things, you gotta pay for it.
(LAUGHS) I'll see you.
Cab! Cab! (CAR HONKING) Cab! Hey, lady, that's my cab.
Lady! (CARS HONKING) (TIRES SCREECHING) You got your gun? I guess we're ready.
(ENGINE STARTING) (MUSIC PLAYING) (KNOCKING ON DOOR) DAVID: Norman! Norman! Who is it? David.
Oh, David.
Hi.
Carol, is your father home? What's the matter? No, he and Leo had a business meeting with Uncle Jason.
He left about half an hour ago.
What's the matter? Listen.
Listen to me very carefully.
You must hide this bag, then call the police and have them meet me in Jason's Park Avenue garage.
Oh, and that envelope.
It has a ledger with some fingerprints on it, so be very careful.
David, the police, why? Jason wants your father to kill Leo.
I don't believe you.
Now they're both on their way to kill him, and, believe me, that's suicide.
Now you hide that bag and call the police.
Now! Cab! Taxi! Listen.
Here's $5.
I've got to get to 1008 Park Avenue right away.
It's an emergency.
I'll do the best I can, mister, but what you really need is a helicopter.
Hurry! NORMAN: Jason's car will be out at 5:00.
(CARS HONKING) Look, I'm really in a hurry.
Isn't there something you can do? I'm doing the best I can.
I'll give you $10 more.
Hey, mister, I told you, I'm doing the best I can.
It's a miracle this heap can even run.
They're just not servicing these cars like they used to.
You see what I mean? Look, I've gotta be there before 5:00! Listen, if you think you can get there faster on foot, be my guest.
The word's out on the streets.
All the right people know about Norm Abrams and his loyalty test.
And by this time tomorrow, I'll be able to boost my protection insurance another 10%.
Well, what's going on up there? (STUTTERING) We were getting some place.
Hey, why don't you take your $5 back? You pay what's on the meter.
You're not doing me no favors back there, mister.
Look, the truck is obviously stalled.
This lane is moving, so pull out into it.
Just do it! I don't need no driving tips.
Now look, will you just get around here? Just get into this lane.
Do it! (HORN BLARING) (TIRES SCREECHING) Yeah.
There.
You happy now? That lane's just as bad.
Now we're stuck.
You should've cut him off! I told you this is an emergency! Next time, hire an ambulance.
We'll get there when we get there, mister.
I've got be there by 5:00! Hey, mister, you're gonna be 10 minutes late, so just keep your shirt on.
(ROARING) (WOMAN SCREAMS) Oh, no! (WOMAN SHRIEKING) LEO: Well, it's almost 5:00.
(WOMAN SCREAMING) (GROWLING) (WOMAN SCREAMING) Hey, Jack, that green creature of yours was just seen running through Times Square.
Heading which way? Heading which way? Towards Park Avenue.
(GROWLS) Well, you're right on time.
I appreciate that.
(GROWLING) I didn't kill Leo, Jason.
JASON: What the hell! JASON: Somebody stop him! Get him! (SCREAMING) Get away from me.
(SCREAMING) (HULK ROARING) (POLICE SIRENS WAILING) Norman, you okay? Daddy! (SOBBING) Well, Bobby, still think I'm wasting my time? (SIGHING) It's a big city out there, Jack.
How can you be sure he's down there? No, I can't.
But like I said in my column, I intend to comb every mile of it until I find out.
(SIGHING) Dad wanted me to ask you if giving you a raise would make you stay.
(LAUGHING) No.
Well, now that Uncle Jason's in jail, he can afford it.
No, no.
You're not gonna tell me why, are you? No.
Can you tell me where? California, I suppose.
I'm not sure.
David, whatever the problem is It cannot be solved here.
Not at this time.
Believe me.
Okay.
Okay.
For what it's worth.
It's worth a lot.