1 00:00:00,251 --> 00:00:02,044 [Jessica] Tonight on Murder, She Wrote. 2 00:00:02,128 --> 00:00:04,505 This is where they make those pretend T.V. shows. 3 00:00:04,588 --> 00:00:06,006 The spontaneous questions 4 00:00:06,090 --> 00:00:07,717 they'll be asking us 5 00:00:07,800 --> 00:00:09,176 have been pre-scripted. 6 00:00:09,260 --> 00:00:11,220 And that is an infomercial. 7 00:00:11,303 --> 00:00:14,974 They started peddling books along with ginsu knives. 8 00:00:15,057 --> 00:00:16,809 Join the Hartley murder of the month club. 9 00:00:16,892 --> 00:00:19,270 Bring me a gin and tonic. Cup of coffee. 10 00:00:19,353 --> 00:00:20,730 Whoa, whoa. Matt? 11 00:00:20,813 --> 00:00:22,189 I'll just order us some dinner. 12 00:00:22,273 --> 00:00:24,108 You haven't been home before 3:00. 13 00:00:24,191 --> 00:00:26,902 You're out of your mind. I feel physically threatened. 14 00:00:28,237 --> 00:00:29,780 Aah! 15 00:00:29,864 --> 00:00:32,783 He may have suffered a fatal reaction. 16 00:00:35,161 --> 00:00:36,078 [music playing] 17 00:00:36,162 --> 00:00:38,164 [music playing] 18 00:01:16,994 --> 00:01:20,122 [music playing] 19 00:01:24,001 --> 00:01:27,254 [orchestra music playing] 20 00:01:31,091 --> 00:01:33,469 [orchestra music playing] 21 00:01:33,552 --> 00:01:35,554 [man chattering on P.A.] 22 00:01:47,525 --> 00:01:48,943 Well, wish me luck, old buddy. 23 00:01:49,026 --> 00:01:51,695 Hey, stewart, the law's on your side. 24 00:01:51,862 --> 00:01:54,365 Man, I hope you're right. It'd be a nice time 25 00:01:54,448 --> 00:01:56,992 to see the good guys win for a change. 26 00:01:57,076 --> 00:01:58,452 [choking] 27 00:02:02,248 --> 00:02:05,543 [jazz music playing] 28 00:02:20,057 --> 00:02:22,142 [man] Come on, people! Help me! 29 00:02:22,226 --> 00:02:24,061 Anybody seen my script? 30 00:02:24,144 --> 00:02:26,856 How many times do I have to tell you the same thing? 31 00:02:26,939 --> 00:02:30,568 First of all, get those trees out of here! 32 00:02:30,651 --> 00:02:32,570 We are going for the talk show feel, 33 00:02:32,653 --> 00:02:34,488 not the Forest primeval. 34 00:02:34,572 --> 00:02:36,782 Sara! 35 00:02:36,866 --> 00:02:38,534 Sara. 36 00:02:38,617 --> 00:02:40,953 I managed to break free for dinner. 37 00:02:41,036 --> 00:02:42,830 Tom, I don't think so. 38 00:02:42,913 --> 00:02:45,541 I told you, it's in work. 39 00:02:45,624 --> 00:02:47,793 No, look, I'm-- I'm sorry. 40 00:02:47,877 --> 00:02:49,253 I know. I know. 41 00:02:49,336 --> 00:02:51,755 There just hasn't been-- 42 00:02:51,839 --> 00:02:54,884 You know, a good time to tell her. 43 00:02:54,967 --> 00:02:57,094 Okay. Come on, Tom, not here. 44 00:02:57,177 --> 00:03:00,055 Tom, uh... 45 00:03:00,139 --> 00:03:01,682 your wife wants to see you, in her office. 46 00:03:01,765 --> 00:03:04,518 Miss Ogilvie... 47 00:03:04,602 --> 00:03:06,770 uh, have you got an extra script? 48 00:03:06,854 --> 00:03:08,272 I seem to have left mine someplace. 49 00:03:10,065 --> 00:03:11,942 Ah, got it. 50 00:03:12,026 --> 00:03:14,403 All right, has Mr. Hollywood finally shown up? 51 00:03:14,486 --> 00:03:16,238 Yes. He's in make-up. 52 00:03:16,322 --> 00:03:18,240 He needs make-up to rehearse? 53 00:03:18,324 --> 00:03:21,535 He says the air on the red-eye fades his suntan. 54 00:03:21,619 --> 00:03:24,330 She's claiming mental anguish? Oh, please! 55 00:03:24,413 --> 00:03:27,583 Let me tell you something about mental anguish, bubbie. 56 00:03:27,666 --> 00:03:31,837 Between the four or five really nasty phone calls every day, 57 00:03:31,921 --> 00:03:34,506 and the threats by fax and e-mail, 58 00:03:34,590 --> 00:03:37,092 I haven't been able to meditate in weeks. 59 00:03:37,176 --> 00:03:39,929 Hell, I'm so-- I'm so wired up, 60 00:03:40,012 --> 00:03:41,889 I doubt I could even get into the lotus position. 61 00:03:41,972 --> 00:03:43,724 Five minutes, okay? 62 00:03:43,807 --> 00:03:46,226 Sid, she's having me followed, for god's sake. 63 00:03:46,310 --> 00:03:49,313 I feel physically threatened! 64 00:03:49,396 --> 00:03:51,857 Yeah. Okay, Sid. You're right, you're right. 65 00:03:51,941 --> 00:03:54,526 You're always right. I should've signed the prenup. 66 00:03:54,610 --> 00:03:56,320 Okay. You happy now? 67 00:03:56,403 --> 00:03:59,073 Good! So fix it. That's what I pay you for. 68 00:03:59,156 --> 00:04:01,784 [dial tone] Sid? Sid! 69 00:04:03,535 --> 00:04:05,371 That's right! Only four easy payments 70 00:04:05,454 --> 00:04:07,206 of 19.95 each, 71 00:04:07,289 --> 00:04:09,124 and the veggie-nator will change your life, 72 00:04:09,208 --> 00:04:11,126 letting you show your love for your family 73 00:04:11,210 --> 00:04:13,379 with fresh, vitamin-packed, mineral-filled drinks. 74 00:04:13,462 --> 00:04:15,464 Call now. Operators are standing by... 75 00:04:15,547 --> 00:04:18,801 And that, in a nutshell, is an infomercial. 76 00:04:18,884 --> 00:04:20,636 One of those beauties you see listed on the TV page 77 00:04:20,719 --> 00:04:22,054 as "paid programming". 78 00:04:22,137 --> 00:04:23,555 Figures, doesn't it, Jessica? 79 00:04:23,639 --> 00:04:25,224 It was only a matter of time 80 00:04:25,307 --> 00:04:26,892 before they started peddling books 81 00:04:26,976 --> 00:04:29,353 along with ginsu knives and teeth whitener. 82 00:04:29,436 --> 00:04:31,772 [laughs] Listen, if that replaces 83 00:04:31,855 --> 00:04:34,441 those long cross-country promotional tours, 84 00:04:34,525 --> 00:04:36,360 you won't hear any argument from me. 85 00:04:36,443 --> 00:04:38,737 [Larry] Oh, ours is gonna be a really soft-sell, 86 00:04:38,821 --> 00:04:41,991 emphasizing all the elements that make mystery novels so popular and why, 87 00:04:42,074 --> 00:04:45,160 and, of course, featuring the authors themselves. 88 00:04:45,244 --> 00:04:47,579 Even if they aren't writing anymore? 89 00:04:47,663 --> 00:04:49,665 Well, that sounds pretty terrific to me. 90 00:04:49,748 --> 00:04:51,875 Want some coffee? It's fresh? 91 00:04:51,959 --> 00:04:54,837 Well, that sounds pretty terrific to me, too. 92 00:04:56,505 --> 00:04:58,340 You must be very pleased, Larry. 93 00:04:58,424 --> 00:05:00,676 Oh, massively insecure 94 00:05:00,759 --> 00:05:02,136 describes it better, Jessica. 95 00:05:02,219 --> 00:05:03,679 If this thing doesn't play, 96 00:05:03,762 --> 00:05:05,639 the Buck stops right here. 97 00:05:08,809 --> 00:05:10,394 And I'm beginning to think 98 00:05:10,477 --> 00:05:12,521 the odds are stacked against me. 99 00:05:14,231 --> 00:05:16,066 [door slams] 100 00:05:16,150 --> 00:05:17,901 [sighing] 101 00:05:17,985 --> 00:05:19,903 Mr. Hartley figured if we included reissues 102 00:05:19,987 --> 00:05:21,947 of mat Matthews' old stuff 103 00:05:22,031 --> 00:05:23,866 in the first murder of the month offering, 104 00:05:23,949 --> 00:05:25,075 well, it might give him... 105 00:05:25,159 --> 00:05:26,869 impetus to write? 106 00:05:26,952 --> 00:05:29,079 I hope it does. 107 00:05:29,163 --> 00:05:32,708 You know, when mat was at the top of his game, 108 00:05:32,791 --> 00:05:35,210 his "old stuff" was right there in a class 109 00:05:35,294 --> 00:05:37,171 with Raymond Chandler and dashiell hammett. 110 00:05:37,254 --> 00:05:38,797 You've got that right, Jessica. 111 00:05:38,881 --> 00:05:41,300 I practically teethed on his stuff. 112 00:05:41,383 --> 00:05:44,136 That's why I was totally floored when Mr. Hartley asked me 113 00:05:44,219 --> 00:05:46,305 to be a part of this with you and mat. 114 00:05:46,388 --> 00:05:48,807 Hey, I read homicide at the alexandria lighthouse. 115 00:05:48,891 --> 00:05:50,517 You have nothing to be ashamed of. 116 00:05:50,601 --> 00:05:53,353 Thanks. I just hope I have a second book in me. 117 00:05:53,437 --> 00:05:56,899 [chuckles] I remember feeling that way after my first. 118 00:05:56,982 --> 00:05:59,651 Really? You've got six more wonders of the world 119 00:05:59,735 --> 00:06:01,695 to have murders take place in. 120 00:06:01,779 --> 00:06:04,073 You're onto a dynamite series if ever I saw one. 121 00:06:04,156 --> 00:06:05,491 Thanks. 122 00:06:06,992 --> 00:06:09,161 Not only that, you haven't been home 123 00:06:09,244 --> 00:06:11,288 before 3 a.m. in a week and a half. 124 00:06:11,371 --> 00:06:13,040 And do you think if I'd been there all those evenings 125 00:06:13,123 --> 00:06:14,750 instead of in the editing room, 126 00:06:14,833 --> 00:06:16,543 it would make any difference in our relationship? 127 00:06:16,627 --> 00:06:18,003 [bell ringing] 128 00:06:18,087 --> 00:06:19,588 I gotta go out to stage floor, okay? 129 00:06:19,671 --> 00:06:21,381 Just a minute. 130 00:06:21,465 --> 00:06:24,551 Perhaps you care to explain this $450 charge 131 00:06:24,635 --> 00:06:27,387 on your credit card last Thursday? 132 00:06:27,471 --> 00:06:29,098 The Grand Plaza hotel? 133 00:06:29,181 --> 00:06:31,683 Oh, man. Irv Hayes-- 134 00:06:31,767 --> 00:06:33,268 You know, Mr. Veggie-nator-- 135 00:06:33,352 --> 00:06:35,687 He wanted to spend an extra day in town, 136 00:06:35,771 --> 00:06:38,190 see a musical, show his wife a good time, okay? 137 00:06:38,273 --> 00:06:39,900 Oh, hi! There you are. 138 00:06:39,983 --> 00:06:42,027 Listen, I just want to remind you people 139 00:06:42,111 --> 00:06:44,738 that my Tailor gets his own card on the end credits. 140 00:06:44,822 --> 00:06:48,283 And a "Wade Foster's wardrobe by Lorenzo of Beverly Hills." 141 00:06:48,367 --> 00:06:51,120 Yes, Mr. Foster, I did notice that on your contract, 142 00:06:51,203 --> 00:06:54,706 but, uh, this isn't a T.V. show or a movie. 143 00:06:54,790 --> 00:06:58,502 Hartley publishing has authorized us to pay you $50,000 144 00:06:58,585 --> 00:07:00,796 for your appearance on their infomercial... 145 00:07:00,879 --> 00:07:03,924 flat. No frills, no fringes. 146 00:07:04,007 --> 00:07:05,968 I'm afraid you'll have to take it up with them. 147 00:07:06,051 --> 00:07:07,761 Really? 148 00:07:07,845 --> 00:07:09,763 [groans] It's so annoying. 149 00:07:09,847 --> 00:07:11,765 Oh, yeah, just one other thing. 150 00:07:11,849 --> 00:07:14,268 I believe my agent talked to you about beefing up security. 151 00:07:14,351 --> 00:07:17,271 Yes, he did. We've taken care of it. 152 00:07:17,354 --> 00:07:19,481 Oh, splendid, splendid. 'Cause you know, 153 00:07:19,565 --> 00:07:23,402 there's so many stargazers and nutcases out there. 154 00:07:23,485 --> 00:07:25,445 It's just unbelievable. 155 00:07:27,114 --> 00:07:28,615 You're gonna earn your money on this one. 156 00:07:28,699 --> 00:07:30,617 [chuckles] Really. 157 00:07:30,701 --> 00:07:33,245 One bad T.V. movie and a busted pilot in ten years. 158 00:07:33,328 --> 00:07:36,874 Wouldn't you think it would bring on at least a hint of humility? 159 00:07:36,957 --> 00:07:39,251 Tom? Yeah? 160 00:07:39,334 --> 00:07:42,045 you can tell your little friend Sara for me-- 161 00:07:42,129 --> 00:07:45,507 We're gonna not pay for any more overtime. 162 00:07:52,723 --> 00:07:53,599 your next book? 163 00:07:53,682 --> 00:07:56,101 oh. no, no. 164 00:07:56,185 --> 00:07:59,354 it just came in the post from some woman in lackawanna. 165 00:07:59,438 --> 00:08:02,649 Funny. Lackawanna always makes me think of railroads. 166 00:08:02,733 --> 00:08:04,401 hmm. 167 00:08:04,484 --> 00:08:06,987 And rotten winters in lackawanna pines. 168 00:08:07,070 --> 00:08:09,823 oh, I don't usually read unsolicited manuscripts, 169 00:08:09,907 --> 00:08:13,493 but, uh, well, the cover letter sort of grabbed me, 170 00:08:13,577 --> 00:08:15,037 and then I read the first page, 171 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:16,872 and it's really very impressive. 172 00:08:16,955 --> 00:08:19,541 I hope it holds up. 173 00:08:19,625 --> 00:08:21,084 [door opens] 174 00:08:21,168 --> 00:08:23,795 [indistinct chatter] 175 00:08:23,879 --> 00:08:25,839 give me a mineral water and ice, would you? 176 00:08:25,923 --> 00:08:27,507 And make sure it's sodium-free, huh? 177 00:08:27,591 --> 00:08:29,051 get it yourself. 178 00:08:29,134 --> 00:08:31,470 Ha! You don't know who I am, do you? 179 00:08:31,553 --> 00:08:33,555 haven't the foggiest, pal, 180 00:08:33,639 --> 00:08:36,808 but you do have a definite flair for mind-reading. 181 00:08:36,892 --> 00:08:39,144 And you're a drunk slob. 182 00:08:39,228 --> 00:08:41,313 Whoa, whoa! Mat! 183 00:08:41,396 --> 00:08:44,358 Mr. Foster, I think they're ready for us on the stage. 184 00:08:46,193 --> 00:08:47,694 [scoffs] 185 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:56,286 Mrs. Fletcher! 186 00:08:56,370 --> 00:08:59,289 Well, detective Henderson. 187 00:08:59,373 --> 00:09:01,875 Oh, and it's lieutenant fogel, isn't it? 188 00:09:01,959 --> 00:09:03,794 Harry, to you, Mrs. Fletcher. 189 00:09:03,877 --> 00:09:05,295 It's been a long time. 190 00:09:05,379 --> 00:09:07,130 I have to tell you, 191 00:09:07,214 --> 00:09:08,799 you're the last person in the world 192 00:09:08,882 --> 00:09:11,426 I expect to find in this den of commerce. 193 00:09:11,510 --> 00:09:13,053 are you here on business? 194 00:09:13,136 --> 00:09:14,972 uh, sort of. yeah. 195 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:17,140 Lieutenant Gelber's up in the catskills with his wife. 196 00:09:17,224 --> 00:09:19,768 the captain assigned me to lieutenant fogel. 197 00:09:19,851 --> 00:09:21,270 temporarily. 198 00:09:21,353 --> 00:09:23,021 I usually work alone. 199 00:09:23,105 --> 00:09:24,564 I remember. Something to do 200 00:09:24,648 --> 00:09:26,400 with being an only child. 201 00:09:26,483 --> 00:09:28,110 yeah. 202 00:09:28,193 --> 00:09:30,070 well, Henderson, 203 00:09:30,153 --> 00:09:32,781 this is where they make those pretend t.v. shows 204 00:09:32,864 --> 00:09:34,491 you're so hooked on. 205 00:09:34,574 --> 00:09:36,702 he buys this junk like it's going out of style. 206 00:09:36,785 --> 00:09:39,329 All they gotta do is tell him how wonderful it's gonna make his life. 207 00:09:39,413 --> 00:09:41,665 Henderson, come here a second. 208 00:09:41,748 --> 00:09:43,667 Oh, lieutenant come on, show her. 209 00:09:43,750 --> 00:09:46,753 [chuckles] The veggie-nator. 210 00:09:46,837 --> 00:09:48,338 I gave blood last night 211 00:09:48,422 --> 00:09:50,215 for a vitamin-packed garden salad. 212 00:09:50,299 --> 00:09:52,217 -Now can we drop it? -Sure. 213 00:09:52,301 --> 00:09:53,677 Actually, I'm here doing a favor 214 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:55,345 for a friend of mine in buffalo P.D. 215 00:09:55,429 --> 00:09:56,930 they had a homicide up there. 216 00:09:57,014 --> 00:09:59,182 young fellow by the name of stewart Murphy. 217 00:09:59,266 --> 00:10:02,811 Age 26, found strangled in an alley a couple of nights ago. 218 00:10:02,894 --> 00:10:04,813 It could've been a mugging, his wallet was missing. 219 00:10:04,896 --> 00:10:06,690 but there are no leads. 220 00:10:06,773 --> 00:10:08,358 Except in the victim's apartment. 221 00:10:08,442 --> 00:10:10,986 They found "telesales inc., manhattan" 222 00:10:11,069 --> 00:10:12,863 scribbled on a notebook. 223 00:10:12,946 --> 00:10:14,239 Does Murphy ring a bell with you? 224 00:10:14,323 --> 00:10:15,866 can't say it does. 225 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:17,451 Well, there's no reason it should. 226 00:10:17,534 --> 00:10:19,536 he was a single guy, worked in a warehouse. 227 00:10:19,619 --> 00:10:21,121 According to his Landlady, 228 00:10:21,204 --> 00:10:23,373 he wrote poetry and stories at night. 229 00:10:23,457 --> 00:10:26,501 Didn't you once say that's about half the people in the United States? 230 00:10:26,585 --> 00:10:29,629 [laughs] Sometimes it seems that way. 231 00:10:29,713 --> 00:10:33,050 [man on P.A.] All Hartley publishing people, on stage b, please. 232 00:10:33,133 --> 00:10:35,177 That means me. I'll call you 233 00:10:35,260 --> 00:10:36,470 if anything leaps to mind. 234 00:10:36,553 --> 00:10:38,680 Oh, please do. Good-bye. 235 00:10:38,764 --> 00:10:40,974 hey, lieutenant. 236 00:10:43,769 --> 00:10:45,437 take a look at that. 237 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:48,106 That's very funny, Henderson. 238 00:10:48,190 --> 00:10:50,984 [Tom] And that will be the end of the first segment. 239 00:10:51,068 --> 00:10:53,612 now, after you've finished interviewing the authors, 240 00:10:53,695 --> 00:10:55,614 you'll invite questions from the audience. 241 00:10:55,697 --> 00:10:58,825 Audience? Whoa! Hold it, hold it. Time out. 242 00:10:58,909 --> 00:11:00,827 See, guys, I'm a film actor. 243 00:11:00,911 --> 00:11:02,579 I only work on closed sets. 244 00:11:02,662 --> 00:11:05,374 somebody give me a break. 245 00:11:05,457 --> 00:11:07,709 Wade, it isn't a real audience. 246 00:11:07,793 --> 00:11:10,545 They're extras we've hired. Oh. 247 00:11:10,629 --> 00:11:13,173 I believe the "spontaneous" questions they'll be asking us 248 00:11:13,256 --> 00:11:15,300 have actually been pre-scripted. 249 00:11:15,384 --> 00:11:16,718 Yes. That's right. [bell ringing] 250 00:11:16,802 --> 00:11:19,054 Okay, five minutes, everybody. 251 00:11:19,137 --> 00:11:20,639 [man] Back on the set in five. 252 00:11:20,722 --> 00:11:22,099 We need to hang a light. 253 00:11:22,182 --> 00:11:24,393 that is not what I need. 254 00:11:24,476 --> 00:11:26,812 Uh, mat-- Mr. Matthews-- 255 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:28,438 I don't think that's a great idea. 256 00:11:28,522 --> 00:11:30,148 Yeah? Look, kid, judging from this circus 257 00:11:30,232 --> 00:11:32,109 you're running here, I don't think you're the guy 258 00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:33,860 to tell me what's great and what isn't. 259 00:11:33,944 --> 00:11:38,281 I just hope you've laid in a little gin and tonic. 260 00:11:38,365 --> 00:11:40,700 I'm the guy who suggested him to Mr. Hartley. 261 00:11:40,784 --> 00:11:42,452 What am I gonna do, Jess? 262 00:11:42,536 --> 00:11:44,413 He could bring this whole thing down on my head. 263 00:11:44,496 --> 00:11:46,623 then I suggest you get him to go easy on the sauce, 264 00:11:46,706 --> 00:11:48,291 and fast. 265 00:11:48,375 --> 00:11:50,919 Mr. Foster, I am such a fan of yours. 266 00:11:51,002 --> 00:11:52,879 Oh, how nice for you. 267 00:11:52,963 --> 00:11:54,631 Sweetheart, will you be an angel 268 00:11:54,714 --> 00:11:56,299 and run my cue cards with me? 269 00:11:56,383 --> 00:11:58,009 Sure. [phone ringing] 270 00:11:58,093 --> 00:11:59,594 Wait a minute. Sara, you wanna get that? 271 00:11:59,678 --> 00:12:00,929 hey! I need her. 272 00:12:01,012 --> 00:12:04,599 [phone continues ringing] 273 00:12:04,683 --> 00:12:06,977 telesales. sound stage. 274 00:12:08,478 --> 00:12:10,105 it's for you. 275 00:12:11,606 --> 00:12:14,359 Hi. I'm a friend of Jason Bayer saxon. 276 00:12:14,443 --> 00:12:16,778 you remember that name? 277 00:12:16,862 --> 00:12:19,865 Yeah. Well, we've gotta meet. 278 00:12:19,948 --> 00:12:22,159 you pick the place. but it's gotta be soon, 279 00:12:22,242 --> 00:12:24,161 and you gotta talk to me, or-- 280 00:12:24,244 --> 00:12:28,206 hello? hello? 281 00:12:28,290 --> 00:12:31,501 Okay, you want trouble, you got it. 282 00:12:37,507 --> 00:12:41,178 [Mat] Hey, Joellen, let me tell you something, sweetheart. 283 00:12:41,261 --> 00:12:43,388 no matter how hot you get, 284 00:12:43,472 --> 00:12:46,016 sooner or later, the public will desert you. 285 00:12:46,099 --> 00:12:47,851 You know my "Nick Hanna" series? 286 00:12:47,934 --> 00:12:49,436 of course. 287 00:12:49,519 --> 00:12:51,646 Printed in six different languages. 288 00:12:51,730 --> 00:12:54,107 Waiter! Bring me a gin and tonic. 289 00:12:54,191 --> 00:12:58,153 Over nine million copies sold. 290 00:12:58,236 --> 00:13:01,406 And if it weren't for our dear old Ted Hartley's 291 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:05,118 questionable wisdom up until this week, 292 00:13:05,202 --> 00:13:08,121 all out of print. 293 00:13:08,205 --> 00:13:10,332 -Really? Isn't that unbelievable? -Waiter. 294 00:13:10,415 --> 00:13:11,917 [mouthing] Cup of coffee. 295 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,628 I've always loved your books. Oh, wow! 296 00:13:14,711 --> 00:13:17,297 It really is the three of you together. 297 00:13:17,380 --> 00:13:19,216 I'm sorry. Arnold Wynn. 298 00:13:19,299 --> 00:13:21,009 You won't believe this, but I've read 299 00:13:21,092 --> 00:13:22,636 everything you guys have ever written. 300 00:13:22,719 --> 00:13:24,054 Except for you, miss Waller. 301 00:13:24,137 --> 00:13:25,680 I guess you could call me 302 00:13:25,764 --> 00:13:28,308 sort of a murder mystery groupie. 303 00:13:28,391 --> 00:13:31,102 Or a masochist. Sit down, kid. 304 00:13:31,186 --> 00:13:32,854 thanks. 305 00:13:35,398 --> 00:13:38,527 you probably don't remember me, Mr. Matthews, 306 00:13:38,610 --> 00:13:40,820 but I was in your... 307 00:13:40,904 --> 00:13:43,240 mystery-writing class up in buffalo. 308 00:13:43,323 --> 00:13:47,118 you gotta be kidding. I don't recall your face. 309 00:13:47,202 --> 00:13:50,413 but then there's not very much about buffalo I do recall. 310 00:13:50,497 --> 00:13:53,667 well, it was a great class, and you were real encouraging. 311 00:13:53,750 --> 00:13:55,418 I love this guy! 312 00:13:55,502 --> 00:13:57,254 No, no, no. Two gin and tonics. 313 00:13:57,337 --> 00:13:59,297 -I'll buy you a drink. -Oh, no. 314 00:13:59,381 --> 00:14:00,966 No, thanks. Thank you. 315 00:14:01,049 --> 00:14:03,760 um, Mrs. Fletcher, 316 00:14:03,843 --> 00:14:06,596 I managed to find this up by union square. 317 00:14:06,680 --> 00:14:09,432 it's your first effort. would you mind signing it? 318 00:14:09,516 --> 00:14:11,393 I'd be happy to. 319 00:14:11,476 --> 00:14:14,271 Mr. Matthews, I've got you in paperback. 320 00:14:14,354 --> 00:14:17,190 but in english. 321 00:14:17,274 --> 00:14:19,609 I just read a great review of your book, miss Waller. 322 00:14:19,693 --> 00:14:22,487 it sounds like a real winner. 323 00:14:22,571 --> 00:14:25,991 but then, 24.95 is a bit steep for me right now. 324 00:14:26,074 --> 00:14:28,785 hey, you could get it 325 00:14:28,868 --> 00:14:32,289 and two best-selling mysteries by world-famous authors 326 00:14:32,372 --> 00:14:34,249 for only one dollar 327 00:14:34,332 --> 00:14:37,002 when you join the Hartley murder of the month club. 328 00:14:37,085 --> 00:14:38,670 how's my spiel? 329 00:14:42,966 --> 00:14:44,342 Hi, Fran, good to see you again. 330 00:14:44,426 --> 00:14:46,052 hey. good to be working. 331 00:14:47,512 --> 00:14:49,306 Arnold Wynn. 332 00:14:49,389 --> 00:14:52,434 Um, is this your first time with us? 333 00:14:52,517 --> 00:14:53,768 right there. 334 00:14:53,893 --> 00:14:55,103 [phone ringing] 335 00:14:55,186 --> 00:14:57,397 stage b. 336 00:14:57,480 --> 00:14:59,024 name, please? 337 00:15:01,568 --> 00:15:03,778 stage b. 338 00:15:03,862 --> 00:15:06,114 name, please? 339 00:15:06,197 --> 00:15:08,700 look, Sara... 340 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:13,455 Gina handles the books, okay? 341 00:15:13,538 --> 00:15:15,123 But I'll see that you get paid, 342 00:15:15,206 --> 00:15:16,791 even if it comes out of my own pocket. 343 00:15:16,875 --> 00:15:19,044 Tom, this isn't about the money. 344 00:15:19,127 --> 00:15:21,838 This is about how stupid I have been. 345 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:25,759 Will you stop? Look, I care about you, 346 00:15:25,842 --> 00:15:28,511 about us. I really do. You've gotta believe that. 347 00:15:28,595 --> 00:15:30,180 [thumping at door] 348 00:15:32,641 --> 00:15:34,100 who the hell are you? 349 00:15:34,184 --> 00:15:35,810 I got lost. 350 00:15:35,894 --> 00:15:37,354 Where does the audience sit? 351 00:15:37,437 --> 00:15:38,438 stage b. 352 00:15:39,606 --> 00:15:41,232 right. sorry. 353 00:15:49,866 --> 00:15:51,826 come on, come on. 354 00:15:51,910 --> 00:15:53,953 Tom, I can't. 355 00:15:54,037 --> 00:15:57,082 Oh, for god sakes! Sara-- 356 00:16:01,586 --> 00:16:04,547 And, mat, back when they decided to do a major movie 357 00:16:04,631 --> 00:16:07,842 based on your hard-boiled detective character, Nick Hanna, 358 00:16:07,926 --> 00:16:10,845 you have no idea how badly I wanted that part. 359 00:16:10,929 --> 00:16:12,305 [all laughing] Well 360 00:16:12,389 --> 00:16:15,392 oh, that's me, that's me. 361 00:16:15,475 --> 00:16:19,688 "Wade, you would've made a great Nick Hanna." 362 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:21,898 [murmuring] 363 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:23,942 "Thank you, mat. Jessica, how--" 364 00:16:24,025 --> 00:16:27,237 "thank you, mat. Jessica, how did the killer 365 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:29,197 "commit the murder in your exciting 366 00:16:29,280 --> 00:16:31,991 Hartley murder of the month club selection?" 367 00:16:32,075 --> 00:16:33,743 I'm afraid if I answer that, 368 00:16:33,827 --> 00:16:36,579 we may lose a reason to join the club. 369 00:16:36,663 --> 00:16:37,956 [all laughing] 370 00:16:38,039 --> 00:16:39,332 touche. 371 00:16:41,376 --> 00:16:44,379 well, I wonder if our studio audience has any questions 372 00:16:44,462 --> 00:16:46,506 for our distinguished authors. Yes, ma'am? 373 00:16:46,589 --> 00:16:51,594 Miss Waller, I hear that hollywood just made you a big offer 374 00:16:51,678 --> 00:16:53,722 for homicide at the alexandria lighthouse. 375 00:16:53,805 --> 00:16:55,473 Where'd you come up with such a cool idea? 376 00:16:55,557 --> 00:16:57,225 I didn't write that question. Shh.. 377 00:16:57,308 --> 00:16:59,144 well, um... 378 00:16:59,227 --> 00:17:01,354 it didn't come overnight, I can tell you that. 379 00:17:01,438 --> 00:17:04,733 there were about five years of rejection slips, 380 00:17:04,816 --> 00:17:08,153 and teachers who told me, "give it up, girl." 381 00:17:08,236 --> 00:17:09,863 [audience laughing] Speaking of which, 382 00:17:09,946 --> 00:17:11,614 I had a lot of time to teach, 383 00:17:11,698 --> 00:17:13,908 'cause I sure as hell wasn't writing, 384 00:17:13,992 --> 00:17:16,453 except I.O.U.'s to bartenders. 385 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:20,582 Okay, okay. Stop tape. [bell ringing] 386 00:17:20,665 --> 00:17:22,292 We're running into overtime, anyway. 387 00:17:22,375 --> 00:17:24,002 excuse the audience extras. 388 00:17:24,085 --> 00:17:25,837 We'll start up again tomorrow. Thank you. 389 00:17:25,920 --> 00:17:28,715 I'm sorry, pal. I won't be here tomorrow. 390 00:17:28,798 --> 00:17:30,216 or the next day. 391 00:17:30,300 --> 00:17:32,427 Mr. Matthews, you have a contract. 392 00:17:32,510 --> 00:17:34,429 Never hold up in court, kid. 393 00:17:34,512 --> 00:17:36,598 It referred to me as an author. 394 00:17:39,642 --> 00:17:41,269 What else could go wrong? 395 00:17:41,352 --> 00:17:42,896 try everything. 396 00:17:47,692 --> 00:17:48,943 [music playing] 397 00:17:49,027 --> 00:17:51,070 [sirens wailing in distance] 398 00:17:52,697 --> 00:17:54,491 [indistinct chatter] 399 00:18:04,667 --> 00:18:05,752 hello, mat. 400 00:18:06,836 --> 00:18:08,922 the kid call you? 401 00:18:09,005 --> 00:18:11,424 You're wasting your time. 402 00:18:13,968 --> 00:18:16,095 In the taxi coming over here 403 00:18:16,179 --> 00:18:18,765 you know how a writer's mind works 404 00:18:19,140 --> 00:18:20,809 all sorts of plots and scenarios 405 00:18:20,892 --> 00:18:22,435 were running through my head. 406 00:18:22,519 --> 00:18:24,854 I can't say I recall that phenomenon, 407 00:18:24,938 --> 00:18:27,065 but I'll take your word for it. 408 00:18:27,148 --> 00:18:29,108 [chuckles] 409 00:18:29,192 --> 00:18:32,028 I figured that trying to make you feel guilty wouldn't work. 410 00:18:32,111 --> 00:18:34,864 Well, Larry already had a shot at that. 411 00:18:34,948 --> 00:18:36,533 Then I thought of flattery. 412 00:18:36,616 --> 00:18:38,868 Nah. I'd see right through it. 413 00:18:38,952 --> 00:18:41,246 I know. ha! 414 00:18:41,329 --> 00:18:43,790 and I knew that I couldn't ask you to come back 415 00:18:43,873 --> 00:18:46,125 and finish the infomercial for my sake 416 00:18:46,209 --> 00:18:49,420 and still keep a straight face. 417 00:18:49,504 --> 00:18:51,881 Even if you could, I wouldn't buy it. 418 00:18:51,965 --> 00:18:53,842 And you're not about to tell me 419 00:18:53,925 --> 00:18:56,177 I am a self-pitying, washed-up has-been, 420 00:18:56,261 --> 00:18:59,138 because even if it's true, 421 00:18:59,222 --> 00:19:01,933 judgmental is not your style. 422 00:19:02,016 --> 00:19:04,227 no. no, it isn't. 423 00:19:06,437 --> 00:19:08,731 Mat, I'm sure you remember 424 00:19:08,815 --> 00:19:11,943 that when you're really getting into a book, 425 00:19:12,026 --> 00:19:14,237 the characters talk to you. 426 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:16,614 I mean, they tell you if you write something 427 00:19:16,698 --> 00:19:18,199 that they wouldn't do. 428 00:19:18,283 --> 00:19:19,617 yeah. 429 00:19:19,701 --> 00:19:23,997 Well, I realize that you're going 430 00:19:24,080 --> 00:19:26,291 to keep on doing what you're doing, 431 00:19:26,374 --> 00:19:28,918 no matter how badly I or anyone else 432 00:19:29,002 --> 00:19:31,087 would like to rewrite you. 433 00:19:31,170 --> 00:19:33,047 That's it? Mm-hmm. 434 00:19:34,173 --> 00:19:36,551 You know, Jess, you disappoint me. 435 00:19:36,634 --> 00:19:39,345 I thought you'd be more inventive than that. 436 00:19:39,429 --> 00:19:41,014 well, to quote something 437 00:19:41,097 --> 00:19:44,058 you taught me a long time ago, 438 00:19:44,684 --> 00:19:47,437 "it's the best I can do at the moment." 439 00:19:48,730 --> 00:19:51,941 good night, mat. I hope things work out for you. 440 00:19:57,655 --> 00:20:00,199 Sid, all I know is that my soon-to-be-ex 441 00:20:00,283 --> 00:20:02,285 has found out I'm in town and working, 442 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:03,870 and she's been sending me messages, 443 00:20:03,953 --> 00:20:05,705 lots and lots of messages. 444 00:20:05,788 --> 00:20:07,332 Next thing I know, she's gonna be coming down here, 445 00:20:07,415 --> 00:20:09,709 demanding half my fee. 446 00:20:09,792 --> 00:20:12,921 Sid, the point is, how do I bury this? 447 00:20:14,255 --> 00:20:16,674 Would you hold on for a second, Sid? What? 448 00:20:16,758 --> 00:20:19,135 I know you. Didn't you used to be on T.V., 449 00:20:19,218 --> 00:20:20,678 like, a long time ago? 450 00:20:20,762 --> 00:20:22,472 oh, for god's sake. 451 00:20:22,555 --> 00:20:24,349 Don't tell me! What was it? 452 00:20:24,432 --> 00:20:27,060 Uh... philip manners, P.I. 453 00:20:27,143 --> 00:20:28,645 anyone? help me. 454 00:20:30,021 --> 00:20:31,773 Is there a problem, Mr. Foster? 455 00:20:31,856 --> 00:20:33,608 Yeah! Do I have to wear nose glasses 456 00:20:33,691 --> 00:20:35,818 in order to get some privacy around here? 457 00:20:35,902 --> 00:20:38,154 I just wanted an autograph. 458 00:20:38,237 --> 00:20:40,156 I'd like this guy out of here. Come on. 459 00:20:40,239 --> 00:20:42,158 Hey! I'm an extra, damn it. 460 00:20:42,241 --> 00:20:44,535 Just on my way to the studio. 461 00:20:46,454 --> 00:20:50,541 sorry about that. 462 00:20:50,625 --> 00:20:52,293 Sid, you still there? 463 00:20:52,377 --> 00:20:55,171 I don't believe this. 464 00:20:55,254 --> 00:20:58,466 Gina, there is no way you can Ace me out of this company. 465 00:20:58,549 --> 00:21:01,135 Wrong. Apparently, you've forgotten, 466 00:21:01,219 --> 00:21:04,347 but, out of gratitude for my putting up the money, 467 00:21:04,430 --> 00:21:06,474 it was you who insisted on making me 468 00:21:06,557 --> 00:21:10,228 the majority stockholder and C.E.O. 469 00:21:10,311 --> 00:21:12,146 well, darling, 470 00:21:12,230 --> 00:21:14,774 as of the close of business tomorrow, 471 00:21:14,857 --> 00:21:17,777 you're unemployed, along with Sara-- 472 00:21:17,860 --> 00:21:20,446 Your little helper of the moment-- 473 00:21:20,530 --> 00:21:25,284 unless you agree to a brand-new set of rules 474 00:21:25,368 --> 00:21:29,497 which are outlined in appendix a. 475 00:21:30,957 --> 00:21:32,750 you're out of your mind. 476 00:21:32,834 --> 00:21:35,712 you're probably right. 477 00:21:35,795 --> 00:21:37,463 I still love you. 478 00:21:39,173 --> 00:21:42,844 Anyway, think about it, Tom, huh? 479 00:21:44,220 --> 00:21:46,139 I hear it's very cold out there. 480 00:21:55,148 --> 00:21:56,816 [bell ringing] That's lunch, people. 481 00:21:56,899 --> 00:21:59,610 One half-hour. Try the cafeteria. 482 00:21:59,694 --> 00:22:03,322 Make sure the audience is back from lunch in a half an hour. 483 00:22:03,406 --> 00:22:05,783 my apologies for the makeshift lunch, folks, 484 00:22:05,867 --> 00:22:07,744 but we're in a real time-crunch. 485 00:22:07,827 --> 00:22:09,454 Thank you for bearing with us. 486 00:22:09,537 --> 00:22:11,497 How's the manuscript holding up, Jessica? 487 00:22:11,581 --> 00:22:13,875 I've only gotten into it a little bit further, 488 00:22:13,958 --> 00:22:16,085 but I must say, so far, I think it's terrific. 489 00:22:16,169 --> 00:22:18,254 It'll fall apart by page 50. 490 00:22:18,337 --> 00:22:20,798 People like this, they get fixated on one or two scenes 491 00:22:20,882 --> 00:22:23,676 they can see so vividly they can almost taste 'em, 492 00:22:23,760 --> 00:22:26,137 then they don't know what to do with the rest of the book. 493 00:22:26,220 --> 00:22:28,347 Sadly, that is very often the case. 494 00:22:28,431 --> 00:22:30,433 Turkey's yours, Mrs. Fletcher. Thank you. 495 00:22:30,516 --> 00:22:32,393 -Larry's ham and cheese. -Yes. 496 00:22:32,477 --> 00:22:34,520 I'm tuna. 497 00:22:34,604 --> 00:22:37,273 Mr. Matthews... 498 00:22:37,356 --> 00:22:38,858 here you go, Gina. 499 00:22:38,941 --> 00:22:40,443 thank you. 500 00:22:40,526 --> 00:22:43,988 Sara, this looks like roast beef. 501 00:22:45,573 --> 00:22:47,575 Oh, great. This is supposed to be tuna, 502 00:22:47,658 --> 00:22:49,285 it's salami and cheese. I believe this is yours, Mr. Matthews. 503 00:22:49,368 --> 00:22:51,287 [Mat] Well, I hope so. 504 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:53,539 ahh! this is mine. 505 00:22:56,042 --> 00:22:58,169 Oh, I seem to have somebody's invitation. 506 00:22:58,252 --> 00:23:02,048 Does anybody know a Jason Bayer saxon? 507 00:23:02,131 --> 00:23:04,342 I mean, did anybody order roast beef? 508 00:23:04,425 --> 00:23:07,720 Well, I did. This must be your Turkey. 509 00:23:07,804 --> 00:23:10,932 Well, perhaps this is yours, too. 510 00:23:11,015 --> 00:23:13,267 I don't think so. 511 00:23:13,351 --> 00:23:16,896 Anybody seen my ham and cheese? Sara? 512 00:23:20,024 --> 00:23:21,692 well, thank you. 513 00:23:23,361 --> 00:23:25,822 You want what? Uh, cash. 514 00:23:25,905 --> 00:23:28,116 See, my contract calls for me to be paid 515 00:23:28,199 --> 00:23:29,659 after tonight's taping. 516 00:23:29,742 --> 00:23:31,410 And I would be forever grateful 517 00:23:31,494 --> 00:23:33,538 if you could possibly pay me in cash. 518 00:23:33,621 --> 00:23:37,166 $50,000? Wade! 519 00:23:37,250 --> 00:23:41,295 Wade, we keep records, file w-4 forms, 520 00:23:41,379 --> 00:23:43,256 so if you're looking to, no no, no! 521 00:23:43,339 --> 00:23:47,218 it's my checking accounts. see, they're kind of tied up. 522 00:23:47,301 --> 00:23:50,179 if it's a woman, you're asking the wrong person. 523 00:23:50,263 --> 00:23:52,014 no, it's not a woman. 524 00:23:52,098 --> 00:23:54,100 it's definitely not a woman. I can assure you of that. 525 00:23:54,183 --> 00:23:56,561 Mm-hmm. It's my manager, actually. 526 00:23:56,644 --> 00:23:59,522 I'll see what I can do. Thanks. 527 00:24:01,149 --> 00:24:05,403 [Wade] Once again, that's 1-800-555-clue. 528 00:24:05,486 --> 00:24:07,822 And on behalf of all our Hartley authors, 529 00:24:07,905 --> 00:24:12,994 this is Wade Foster wishing you all mysterious reading. 530 00:24:13,077 --> 00:24:14,579 [applause] 531 00:24:14,662 --> 00:24:16,455 okay. stop tape. 532 00:24:16,539 --> 00:24:18,708 And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a wrap. 533 00:24:18,791 --> 00:24:20,918 Audience, you've been wonderful. You can all go home. 534 00:24:21,002 --> 00:24:23,379 Wade, I'm gonna need you and the primary cast 535 00:24:23,462 --> 00:24:25,590 at 9 a.m. tomorrow for pickups. 536 00:24:25,673 --> 00:24:28,259 Congratulations, Larry. Looks like you found yourself a new career. 537 00:24:28,342 --> 00:24:30,344 Thanks. What about you? 538 00:24:30,428 --> 00:24:32,930 uh...severance pay. 539 00:24:34,223 --> 00:24:36,058 wanna help me spend it? 540 00:24:39,103 --> 00:24:41,147 Jessica! Oh, thank you. 541 00:24:41,230 --> 00:24:43,649 success to crime. 542 00:24:43,733 --> 00:24:45,067 Funny you should say that. 543 00:24:45,151 --> 00:24:46,986 Hello, Jessica. Hello. 544 00:24:47,069 --> 00:24:48,738 Mr. Matthews, I got a couple of questions for you. 545 00:24:48,821 --> 00:24:50,615 homicide, up in buffalo. 546 00:24:50,698 --> 00:24:53,743 turns out that the victim-- Mr. stewart Murphy-- 547 00:24:53,826 --> 00:24:55,953 was a student of yours a couple of years ago. 548 00:24:56,037 --> 00:24:57,788 A writing class that you taught 549 00:24:57,872 --> 00:25:00,583 at East buffalo community college. is that right? 550 00:25:00,666 --> 00:25:06,088 Murphy. Murphy. I have absolutely no recollection of him. 551 00:25:06,172 --> 00:25:07,882 In fact, I was telling Jessica 552 00:25:07,965 --> 00:25:10,635 I have very little recollection of buffalo. 553 00:25:10,718 --> 00:25:12,178 it's true, lieutenant. 554 00:25:12,261 --> 00:25:14,138 Okay. Maybe you could remember something 555 00:25:14,222 --> 00:25:15,848 a little more recent like uh, 556 00:25:15,932 --> 00:25:17,600 your whereabouts the night before last, 557 00:25:17,683 --> 00:25:19,352 when Mr. Murphy was killed. 558 00:25:19,435 --> 00:25:21,062 I can help you there. 559 00:25:21,145 --> 00:25:23,648 a nice little place on 39th and seventh avenue. 560 00:25:23,731 --> 00:25:26,859 Ordonio's. Great linguine. 561 00:25:26,943 --> 00:25:28,736 we'll check it out. 562 00:25:28,819 --> 00:25:30,780 gee, Mrs. Fletcher, 563 00:25:30,863 --> 00:25:32,698 this book club of yours looks pretty interesting. 564 00:25:32,782 --> 00:25:34,951 Bite your tongue, will you, Henderson? 565 00:25:35,034 --> 00:25:37,745 [sighs] They ought to make an infomercial pushing a cure 566 00:25:37,828 --> 00:25:40,081 for people who order stuff from infomercials. 567 00:25:40,164 --> 00:25:41,624 [laughing] 568 00:25:45,544 --> 00:25:47,380 you're a prince, my man. 569 00:25:47,463 --> 00:25:49,215 You tell Gina "thank you" for me. 570 00:25:49,298 --> 00:25:51,300 yeah. listen, Wade, 571 00:25:51,384 --> 00:25:53,636 I expect to be heading out your way pretty shortly, 572 00:25:53,719 --> 00:25:56,597 you know, to the coast, and I was hoping that you'd, uh, 573 00:25:56,681 --> 00:25:58,891 introduce me around, you know, to the players. 574 00:25:58,975 --> 00:26:03,354 Uh-huh. Really?Well, you call me, by all means, okay? 575 00:26:03,437 --> 00:26:04,814 yeah. 576 00:26:09,819 --> 00:26:11,779 [sighs] 577 00:26:16,242 --> 00:26:18,828 [door creaking] 578 00:26:18,911 --> 00:26:20,413 you? 579 00:26:20,496 --> 00:26:22,373 I've been reading up about you 580 00:26:22,456 --> 00:26:25,001 and your ex-wife in the tabloids, Mr. Foster. 581 00:26:25,084 --> 00:26:27,586 She sounds like big-time bad news. 582 00:26:27,670 --> 00:26:29,588 How long have you been in here? 583 00:26:29,672 --> 00:26:31,924 One of the stories told about all the fights you've had 584 00:26:32,008 --> 00:26:34,302 over that co-op you owned on riverside drive. 585 00:26:34,385 --> 00:26:36,262 Said she wouldn't get out. 586 00:26:36,345 --> 00:26:38,097 Okay. What do you want? 587 00:26:38,180 --> 00:26:39,557 I guess she'd really like to know 588 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:41,267 you were paid in cash. 589 00:26:41,350 --> 00:26:43,519 [sighs] 590 00:26:47,273 --> 00:26:49,567 there, you little creep. 591 00:26:50,985 --> 00:26:52,695 ha! 592 00:26:52,778 --> 00:26:54,697 You're looking to hide $50,000, 593 00:26:54,780 --> 00:26:57,408 and I'm supposed to keep it a secret for a lousy 200? 594 00:26:57,491 --> 00:26:59,618 I can't believe how well the infomercial turned out. 595 00:26:59,702 --> 00:27:01,037 I owe it all to you, Jessica. 596 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:03,164 I was very happy to be part of it. 597 00:27:03,247 --> 00:27:05,541 Me, too. I thought it was so exciting. 598 00:27:05,624 --> 00:27:08,169 [Wade] And if you tell her, I'll sell you for parts! 599 00:27:09,587 --> 00:27:11,922 good heavens! 600 00:27:15,301 --> 00:27:18,220 Arnold? Are you all right? 601 00:27:18,304 --> 00:27:19,847 I guess so. 602 00:27:19,930 --> 00:27:21,223 for god's sake, Wade! 603 00:27:21,307 --> 00:27:22,475 he attacked me! 604 00:27:22,558 --> 00:27:24,143 come on. 605 00:27:24,226 --> 00:27:26,562 I've got a first aid Kit in the office. 606 00:27:26,645 --> 00:27:29,523 Hey, are we still on for dinner? 607 00:27:29,607 --> 00:27:33,361 Sure. I'll just go get my purse. 608 00:27:49,627 --> 00:27:51,712 [elevator bell dings] Who's there? 609 00:27:51,796 --> 00:27:53,964 it's Larry Shields. 610 00:27:54,048 --> 00:27:55,925 And Sara. We're just heading out, Ernie. 611 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:57,510 all right. good night. 612 00:27:57,593 --> 00:27:58,677 aah! 613 00:28:07,686 --> 00:28:10,439 It's Arnold Wynn. Oh, my god. 614 00:28:15,736 --> 00:28:17,196 I'd say it was around 10:00. 615 00:28:17,279 --> 00:28:19,240 Your shift started at 8 p.m., 616 00:28:19,949 --> 00:28:21,951 found the body about two hours later? Yeah. 617 00:28:22,034 --> 00:28:23,994 Okay. Thank you. Sure. 618 00:28:25,413 --> 00:28:27,415 Well, Jessica, from all accounts, 619 00:28:27,498 --> 00:28:29,125 the decedent Arnold Wynn 620 00:28:29,208 --> 00:28:31,377 had no business on the premises last night. 621 00:28:31,460 --> 00:28:33,170 It could be he was robbing the place, 622 00:28:33,254 --> 00:28:35,297 but the thing of it is, except for the nosebleed 623 00:28:35,381 --> 00:28:37,591 and a little bruise, there was no sign 624 00:28:37,675 --> 00:28:40,010 of the kind of violence that would indicate murder. 625 00:28:40,094 --> 00:28:43,472 Sara and Larry and the guard found the body around 10:00? 626 00:28:43,556 --> 00:28:45,224 right, right. 627 00:28:45,307 --> 00:28:47,601 but, you know, there is another possibility. 628 00:28:47,685 --> 00:28:49,562 a boxer, right? 629 00:28:50,104 --> 00:28:51,480 Gets knocked down in round three, 630 00:28:51,564 --> 00:28:53,941 but he gets up, finishes the fight, 631 00:28:54,024 --> 00:28:56,944 goes home, and dies from the blow later that night. 632 00:28:57,027 --> 00:29:00,406 You said that what's-his-name-- the actor-- 633 00:29:00,489 --> 00:29:02,700 Punched this guy about 6 p.m.? 634 00:29:02,783 --> 00:29:04,618 Wade Foster. mm-hmm. 635 00:29:06,120 --> 00:29:09,165 Jessica? Jessica? 636 00:29:09,248 --> 00:29:11,333 Excuse me, lieutenant. 637 00:29:11,417 --> 00:29:14,795 I'm afraid this has thrown us completely off-schedule. 638 00:29:14,879 --> 00:29:17,423 Would it be possible for you to come in for your pickups tomorrow? 639 00:29:17,506 --> 00:29:19,967 Well, I think I can arrange my time. Yes. 640 00:29:20,050 --> 00:29:21,510 Oh, Jessica, there you are. 641 00:29:21,594 --> 00:29:23,179 Would you tell them, please? 642 00:29:23,262 --> 00:29:24,722 You saw me leave with Joellen, didn't you? 643 00:29:24,805 --> 00:29:26,474 When was it, about 6:15? 644 00:29:26,557 --> 00:29:28,476 Yes. That's quite right. There, see? 645 00:29:28,559 --> 00:29:30,603 He states that he and a Joellen Waller 646 00:29:30,686 --> 00:29:32,605 took a cab uptown to his hotel. 647 00:29:32,688 --> 00:29:34,565 yeah. she'll tell you. you can talk to the cabby, 648 00:29:34,648 --> 00:29:35,983 you can talk to the doorman. 649 00:29:36,066 --> 00:29:37,526 What about the rest of the night? 650 00:29:37,610 --> 00:29:39,945 uh...lieutenant... 651 00:29:40,029 --> 00:29:43,782 I'd really rather you discussed that with ms. Waller. 652 00:29:43,866 --> 00:29:46,577 all right. well, this is pretty academic, anyway. 653 00:29:46,660 --> 00:29:48,537 There was no sign of foul play here. 654 00:29:48,621 --> 00:29:50,873 Unless, of course, the coroner decides that the guy died 655 00:29:50,956 --> 00:29:53,375 by a delayed reaction of you punching him out. 656 00:29:53,459 --> 00:29:55,127 At which point, the worst we're looking at 657 00:29:55,211 --> 00:29:56,921 is probably manslaughter. 658 00:29:57,004 --> 00:29:59,131 manslaughter? lieutenant, I barely hit him. 659 00:29:59,215 --> 00:30:01,592 Harry, Arnold didn't appear groggy. 660 00:30:01,675 --> 00:30:04,220 I mean, that blow wasn't that severe. 661 00:30:04,303 --> 00:30:06,680 Oh. That's okay with me. 662 00:30:06,764 --> 00:30:08,807 Only do me a favor and let's play it safe. 663 00:30:08,891 --> 00:30:10,809 Don't leave town till I say "okay". 664 00:30:10,893 --> 00:30:12,102 okay? 665 00:30:12,186 --> 00:30:13,729 [scoffs] 666 00:30:13,812 --> 00:30:15,731 better be soon. 667 00:30:15,814 --> 00:30:17,608 [mocking] "Better be soon." 668 00:30:17,691 --> 00:30:19,568 I guess they don't call 'em actors for nothing. 669 00:30:19,652 --> 00:30:21,612 lieutenant, I don't know how important this is, 670 00:30:21,695 --> 00:30:23,489 but this extras list-- 671 00:30:23,572 --> 00:30:26,825 It turns out Mr. Wynn wasn't in the union. 672 00:30:26,909 --> 00:30:29,078 well, then, no one knows how he got the job? 673 00:30:29,161 --> 00:30:32,831 Mm-mm. From his wallet, we turned up a home address in buffalo. 674 00:30:32,915 --> 00:30:35,584 Buffalo? I got his number from the phone company. 675 00:30:35,668 --> 00:30:38,254 A machine answered. Buffalo P.D. is checking him out for us. 676 00:30:38,337 --> 00:30:40,548 I suggested they check into the possibility 677 00:30:40,631 --> 00:30:43,676 of Mr. Wynn's being connected to the late stewart Murphy. 678 00:30:43,759 --> 00:30:45,261 well, that's good work, Henderson. 679 00:30:45,344 --> 00:30:47,096 thank you, Sir. 680 00:30:47,179 --> 00:30:50,307 Lieutenant, there's something I'd like you to see. 681 00:30:51,850 --> 00:30:53,894 For what it's worth, Arnold mentioned 682 00:30:53,978 --> 00:30:56,021 that he'd taken writing classes up there, 683 00:30:56,105 --> 00:30:58,357 including one with mat Matthews. 684 00:30:58,440 --> 00:31:01,569 So both this guy and the murder victim in buffalo 685 00:31:01,652 --> 00:31:04,154 studied with Matthews, and you didn't tell me? 686 00:31:04,238 --> 00:31:05,823 Well, until Arnold turned up dead, 687 00:31:05,906 --> 00:31:08,075 it would've just seemed like a coincidence. 688 00:31:08,158 --> 00:31:11,287 Harry, this note-- 689 00:31:11,370 --> 00:31:14,456 This came with my sandwich by mistake. 690 00:31:14,540 --> 00:31:16,292 Now, I'm not a handwriting expert, 691 00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:19,503 but notice the "a" and the "r". 692 00:31:19,587 --> 00:31:21,880 They seem to match the "a" and the "r" 693 00:31:21,964 --> 00:31:25,467 in Arnold's name added to the extras list. 694 00:31:25,551 --> 00:31:27,928 yeah. bag it and tag it, will you, Henderson? 695 00:31:28,012 --> 00:31:30,764 you never know. so... 696 00:31:30,848 --> 00:31:33,767 we've got I.d. 697 00:31:33,851 --> 00:31:37,187 that says the corpse was named Arnold Wynn. 698 00:31:37,271 --> 00:31:39,023 only he writes a note 699 00:31:39,106 --> 00:31:42,776 referring to himself as Jason Bayer saxon. 700 00:31:42,860 --> 00:31:45,529 Now, what do you suppose that's all about? 701 00:31:45,613 --> 00:31:49,199 Well, if it was Arnold who added his name to this roster 702 00:31:49,283 --> 00:31:52,411 I mean, that may explain how he got the job. 703 00:31:52,494 --> 00:31:54,580 Or it could've been someone else entirely 704 00:31:54,663 --> 00:31:56,915 that wrote Arnold's name and the note. 705 00:31:56,999 --> 00:31:59,043 uh, detective Henderson, 706 00:31:59,126 --> 00:32:01,170 may I see that list that you read earlier, 707 00:32:01,253 --> 00:32:03,255 the items you found on Mr. Wynn's person? 708 00:32:03,339 --> 00:32:04,965 sure thing. 709 00:32:06,258 --> 00:32:08,719 Here we go. Thanks. 710 00:32:08,802 --> 00:32:12,306 Wallet with $16, backpack with two books, 711 00:32:12,389 --> 00:32:15,851 a notebook, and some writing course pamphlets. 712 00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:18,228 That's it. No, no. 713 00:32:19,104 --> 00:32:21,190 There was an odd-shaped key. 714 00:32:21,273 --> 00:32:24,652 And there was something else. What.. 715 00:32:24,735 --> 00:32:27,071 your handcuffs. A bracelet. 716 00:32:27,154 --> 00:32:29,114 An id bracelet, that's what it was. 717 00:32:29,198 --> 00:32:30,324 No id bracelet. 718 00:32:30,407 --> 00:32:32,284 anyway, Jessica-- 719 00:32:32,368 --> 00:32:34,244 Jessica? 720 00:32:34,328 --> 00:32:36,497 And money. There were a couple of bills. 721 00:32:36,580 --> 00:32:38,248 Hundreds, I think they were. 722 00:32:38,332 --> 00:32:39,833 they apparently fell out of Arnold's pocket 723 00:32:39,917 --> 00:32:41,669 when he was struck by Wade Foster. 724 00:32:41,752 --> 00:32:43,545 I remember he picked them up. You didn't find them? 725 00:32:43,629 --> 00:32:45,839 no, ma'am. they'll probably turn up at his hotel 726 00:32:45,923 --> 00:32:48,300 or wherever he was staying. We still don't know where that was. 727 00:32:48,384 --> 00:32:50,094 Jessica, what happened? 728 00:32:50,177 --> 00:32:51,929 Why don't you tell 'em, Jessica. 729 00:32:52,012 --> 00:32:54,598 And, by the way, good luck on your infomercial. 730 00:32:54,682 --> 00:32:58,852 Let's just hope Henderson never gets a chance to see it. 731 00:33:07,778 --> 00:33:10,864 [background music intensifies] 732 00:33:19,540 --> 00:33:22,042 Hey! What do you think you're doing-- 733 00:33:22,126 --> 00:33:23,669 oh, Mrs. Fletcher. 734 00:33:23,752 --> 00:33:25,379 I'm sorry, I thought everyone was gone. 735 00:33:25,462 --> 00:33:26,505 I was just leaving, Ernie. 736 00:33:26,588 --> 00:33:27,798 I'm sorry. 737 00:33:27,881 --> 00:33:29,216 I must be a little jumpy. 738 00:33:29,299 --> 00:33:30,718 finding dead people 739 00:33:30,801 --> 00:33:32,136 isn't exactly my idea of a good time. 740 00:33:32,219 --> 00:33:34,054 Well, at least it wasn't a murder. 741 00:33:34,138 --> 00:33:37,099 I wouldn't be too sure that it wasn't. 742 00:33:37,182 --> 00:33:38,392 What's that? 743 00:33:38,475 --> 00:33:39,893 [Fogel] A bracelet belonging 744 00:33:39,977 --> 00:33:42,646 to the late Arnold Wynn. So? 745 00:33:42,730 --> 00:33:44,440 That is a medic alert bracelet. 746 00:33:44,523 --> 00:33:47,609 and it says that he was allergic to quinine. 747 00:33:47,693 --> 00:33:49,862 As in tonic water. So why are you telling me this? 748 00:33:49,945 --> 00:33:51,613 Listen, Mrs. Fletcher, lieutenant, 749 00:33:51,697 --> 00:33:53,741 I gotta get this stuff to the post office by 5:00. 750 00:33:53,824 --> 00:33:56,243 Hold it, will you, Henderson? 751 00:33:56,326 --> 00:33:58,537 Arnold's nosebleed-- 752 00:33:58,620 --> 00:34:01,415 He may have suffered a fatal reaction. 753 00:34:01,498 --> 00:34:04,084 Funny you should say that, Jessica. 754 00:34:04,168 --> 00:34:07,588 It's right here in the M.E.'s report. 755 00:34:07,671 --> 00:34:09,506 Blood they found on the victim's nose 756 00:34:09,590 --> 00:34:11,425 didn't come from an earlier punch, 757 00:34:11,508 --> 00:34:13,051 but from an internal hemorrhage. That's right. 758 00:34:13,135 --> 00:34:15,679 he had this kind of rare pathologic reaction 759 00:34:15,763 --> 00:34:17,389 to the ingestion of quinine. 760 00:34:17,473 --> 00:34:19,433 listen, I really gotta get to the post office. 761 00:34:19,516 --> 00:34:21,101 will you hold it, Henderson? according to this, 762 00:34:21,185 --> 00:34:22,811 it destroyed the blood platelets. 763 00:34:22,895 --> 00:34:25,147 Okay, so what do you figure, Jessica, 764 00:34:25,230 --> 00:34:27,399 he was allergic to quinine and killed himself? 765 00:34:27,483 --> 00:34:29,610 A suicide by quinine water? 766 00:34:29,693 --> 00:34:31,904 Harry, that doesn't make sense. 767 00:34:31,987 --> 00:34:33,071 she's right. 768 00:34:33,155 --> 00:34:34,656 with all due respect. 769 00:34:34,740 --> 00:34:37,534 Okay, maybe he took it by accident. 770 00:34:37,618 --> 00:34:39,536 at the lunch, 771 00:34:39,620 --> 00:34:42,873 Arnold winced at the prospect of a gin and tonic, 772 00:34:42,956 --> 00:34:45,959 and he had the sense to wear this bracelet. 773 00:34:46,043 --> 00:34:49,129 No, he was much too careful about it 774 00:34:49,213 --> 00:34:52,341 to have made that kind of a mistake. 775 00:34:52,424 --> 00:34:54,134 You know, I believe that he was murdered. 776 00:34:54,218 --> 00:34:55,344 [watch beeps] Oh, boy! 777 00:34:55,427 --> 00:34:57,095 what is it, detective? 778 00:34:57,179 --> 00:34:59,264 That's the stuff he buys from the infomercials. 779 00:34:59,348 --> 00:35:01,642 And I'm getting him to take most of it back in 30 days 780 00:35:01,725 --> 00:35:03,268 so he can get a refund. 781 00:35:03,352 --> 00:35:05,103 I'm trying to save him from himself. 782 00:35:05,187 --> 00:35:07,147 well, the 30 days on this batch just elapsed, 783 00:35:07,231 --> 00:35:08,732 along with my money. 784 00:35:08,816 --> 00:35:10,400 okay, Henderson, business. 785 00:35:10,484 --> 00:35:12,194 Got it, lieutenant. I'll get them 786 00:35:12,277 --> 00:35:13,821 to secure the telesales offices 787 00:35:13,904 --> 00:35:15,531 until we can get a forensics team down there. 788 00:35:15,614 --> 00:35:17,866 I hope they can still find something. 789 00:35:22,996 --> 00:35:24,832 I don't get it, Jess. 790 00:35:24,915 --> 00:35:26,458 You figure this kid took a bus 791 00:35:26,542 --> 00:35:28,085 all the way down from buffalo 792 00:35:28,168 --> 00:35:29,711 to meet someone on this infomercial, 793 00:35:29,795 --> 00:35:31,505 and then that someone murders him? 794 00:35:31,588 --> 00:35:33,715 It wasn't necessarily the same person. 795 00:35:33,799 --> 00:35:37,135 Hard to figure. No obvious motive. 796 00:35:37,219 --> 00:35:40,973 unless you count his getting slugged by Steve stunning. 797 00:35:41,056 --> 00:35:44,810 and then there was that murder up in buffalo. 798 00:35:44,893 --> 00:35:48,438 And both victims apparently in my class. 799 00:35:48,522 --> 00:35:51,692 And there's, um Jason Bayer saxon-- 800 00:35:51,775 --> 00:35:54,361 Whoever he is. Sounds literary. 801 00:35:54,444 --> 00:35:56,280 Oh, speaking of literature, 802 00:35:56,363 --> 00:35:59,491 that over-the-transom manuscript you've been reading? 803 00:35:59,575 --> 00:36:01,034 fall apart yet? 804 00:36:01,118 --> 00:36:02,494 well, no... 805 00:36:02,578 --> 00:36:04,621 Jessica. 806 00:36:04,705 --> 00:36:06,623 I was hoping you'd still be here. 807 00:36:06,707 --> 00:36:09,835 Harry, detective Henderson. 808 00:36:09,918 --> 00:36:11,753 for starters, why don't you put a sock in it 809 00:36:11,837 --> 00:36:13,463 before you get in even deeper? 810 00:36:13,547 --> 00:36:16,508 What the hell are you talking about? 811 00:36:16,592 --> 00:36:19,094 The murder of Arnold Wynn. Harry? 812 00:36:19,177 --> 00:36:22,264 we found a rap sheet on Mr. Matthews, here. 813 00:36:22,347 --> 00:36:24,975 Buffalo-- assault in a bar 814 00:36:25,058 --> 00:36:27,311 against the very same Arnold Wynn-- 815 00:36:27,394 --> 00:36:29,187 No saint himself, incidentally. 816 00:36:29,271 --> 00:36:31,481 Wynn was charged with extortion, attempted extortion. 817 00:36:31,565 --> 00:36:34,026 Several arrests, one conviction, suspended sentence. 818 00:36:34,109 --> 00:36:35,694 not a nice person. 819 00:36:35,777 --> 00:36:37,905 Lieutenant, I had nothing against Arnold. 820 00:36:37,988 --> 00:36:41,074 And like I said, that whole year in buffalo... 821 00:36:41,158 --> 00:36:42,951 was a blur. 822 00:36:43,035 --> 00:36:45,162 was last night a blur, too? 823 00:36:45,245 --> 00:36:47,539 Say, between 8:00-ish and midnight? 824 00:36:47,623 --> 00:36:50,918 Mat, he's right. Perhaps you shouldn't say any more. 825 00:36:51,001 --> 00:36:52,836 I've got nothing to hide, Jessica. 826 00:36:52,920 --> 00:36:54,713 I took a long walk up fifth avenue, 827 00:36:54,796 --> 00:36:56,256 past the metropolitan, 828 00:36:56,340 --> 00:36:58,383 and I sat for a long time 829 00:36:58,467 --> 00:37:01,219 on a bench opposite the guggenheim. 830 00:37:01,303 --> 00:37:03,138 alone, no doubt. 831 00:37:03,221 --> 00:37:05,098 Well, you see, Mr. Matthews, 832 00:37:05,182 --> 00:37:07,184 we found a drinking glass at telesales, 833 00:37:07,267 --> 00:37:09,311 and it had traces of quinine in it, 834 00:37:09,394 --> 00:37:11,772 and two sets of fingerprints-- 835 00:37:11,855 --> 00:37:14,524 Mr. Wynn's and yours. 836 00:37:14,608 --> 00:37:17,277 now, that's not your dead-bang smoking gun, 837 00:37:17,361 --> 00:37:18,862 but it's a hell of a start. 838 00:37:18,946 --> 00:37:21,365 I have a car waiting outside. 839 00:37:21,448 --> 00:37:23,200 [handcuffs clicking] 840 00:37:30,415 --> 00:37:32,584 Has anyone seen our Emcee? 841 00:37:32,668 --> 00:37:36,213 I would like to get these pickup shots sometime this month. 842 00:37:36,296 --> 00:37:38,340 [chuckles] Oh, god! 843 00:37:38,423 --> 00:37:40,676 Jessica, even if we can shoot around mat, 844 00:37:40,759 --> 00:37:42,094 if it turns out he's guilty, 845 00:37:42,177 --> 00:37:43,845 the Hartley book of the month club 846 00:37:43,929 --> 00:37:45,847 is gonna be dead before it takes its first breath, 847 00:37:45,931 --> 00:37:47,766 and Mr. Hartley will be out a quarter of a million dollars. 848 00:37:47,849 --> 00:37:49,601 Larry, it's not an absolute certainty 849 00:37:49,685 --> 00:37:51,269 that Mr. Matthews killed Arnold Wynn. 850 00:37:51,353 --> 00:37:52,813 No, it isn't. Morning, everybody! 851 00:37:52,896 --> 00:37:54,731 [phone rings] 852 00:37:54,815 --> 00:37:57,609 yeah, yeah, yeah. I got caught in an ex-wife jam. 853 00:37:57,693 --> 00:37:59,152 it was ugly. 854 00:37:59,236 --> 00:38:01,321 telesales. sure. 855 00:38:01,405 --> 00:38:03,281 Jessica, it's lieutenant fogel. 856 00:38:03,365 --> 00:38:05,075 Oh, thank you. Excuse me. 857 00:38:06,743 --> 00:38:08,578 thanks. 858 00:38:08,662 --> 00:38:10,330 yes, Harry? 859 00:38:10,414 --> 00:38:13,291 Jessica, you wanted a progress report. 860 00:38:13,375 --> 00:38:16,712 here goes. first off, 861 00:38:16,795 --> 00:38:18,755 Arnold Wynn's Landlady up in buffalo 862 00:38:18,839 --> 00:38:21,008 gave us an address in yonkers, 863 00:38:21,091 --> 00:38:22,592 just North of new York city. 864 00:38:22,676 --> 00:38:24,302 Mr. Wynn's aunt. 865 00:38:24,386 --> 00:38:27,055 Arnold was staying with his aunt in yonkers? 866 00:38:27,139 --> 00:38:29,224 That's correct. But that isn't where we found 867 00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:31,018 those missing hundred-dollar bills. 868 00:38:31,101 --> 00:38:32,936 They turned up in mat Matthews' apartment 869 00:38:33,020 --> 00:38:34,563 on East 79th street. 870 00:38:34,646 --> 00:38:36,356 You're sure those are the same bills? 871 00:38:36,440 --> 00:38:38,275 Oh, they're in the same number sequence 872 00:38:38,358 --> 00:38:40,569 Gina Powell withdrew from the bank to pay Wade Foster. 873 00:38:40,652 --> 00:38:42,863 The same ones Foster admitted he laid on arnold 874 00:38:42,946 --> 00:38:44,489 when the kid shook him down. 875 00:38:44,573 --> 00:38:47,034 And that odd-shaped key? What about that? 876 00:38:47,117 --> 00:38:50,412 Oh, there's no key. But I'm afraid it looks like 877 00:38:50,495 --> 00:38:52,622 we've got enough to charge your friend Matthews. 878 00:38:52,706 --> 00:38:55,000 I wish I had better news for you, Jessica. 879 00:38:55,083 --> 00:38:57,461 Keep me posted. Sure, I'll keep you posted. 880 00:38:59,421 --> 00:39:01,256 Are you sure about this one, lieutenant? 881 00:39:01,339 --> 00:39:03,800 I mean, your teeth look kind of yellow to me. 882 00:39:03,884 --> 00:39:05,552 All it takes is about 200 hours 883 00:39:05,635 --> 00:39:07,763 with these little trays in your mouth... 884 00:39:07,846 --> 00:39:11,391 okay, everybody, listen up. 885 00:39:11,475 --> 00:39:13,518 I just spoke to Ted Hartley. 886 00:39:13,602 --> 00:39:15,937 He regrets to say he's Pulling the plug. 887 00:39:16,021 --> 00:39:17,272 damn! I knew it. 888 00:39:17,355 --> 00:39:18,774 bummer. 889 00:39:18,857 --> 00:39:20,192 I mean, he's right. There's no reason 890 00:39:20,275 --> 00:39:21,526 to throw good money after bad. 891 00:39:21,610 --> 00:39:24,154 well, I'm out of here, people. 892 00:39:24,237 --> 00:39:26,698 if I hurry, I can catch an earlier flight to l.a. 893 00:39:26,782 --> 00:39:29,284 ciao, everybody. Bye, Wade. 894 00:39:29,367 --> 00:39:30,827 Hey, Tom, is there any way 895 00:39:30,911 --> 00:39:32,370 we can piece together an infomercial 896 00:39:32,454 --> 00:39:34,122 with what we've got, cut mat out of it? 897 00:39:34,206 --> 00:39:36,917 Not really. We'd come up short on time. 898 00:39:37,000 --> 00:39:38,460 He's pretty much locked into it, 899 00:39:38,543 --> 00:39:40,337 the way you wrote the script. 900 00:39:40,420 --> 00:39:42,130 It's a question of coverage and-- 901 00:39:42,214 --> 00:39:44,257 the script. 902 00:39:44,341 --> 00:39:47,302 the question. 903 00:39:47,385 --> 00:39:49,387 Tom, would you excuse us for a moment? 904 00:39:49,471 --> 00:39:51,056 yeah, sure. 905 00:39:55,185 --> 00:39:58,188 Larry, we need to take a look at a tape 906 00:39:58,271 --> 00:40:00,107 of what they've edited so far, 907 00:40:00,190 --> 00:40:01,525 and quickly. 908 00:40:01,608 --> 00:40:03,485 miss Waller... 909 00:40:03,568 --> 00:40:06,321 i hear that hollywood just made you a big offer 910 00:40:06,404 --> 00:40:08,782 for homicide at the alexandria lighthouse. 911 00:40:08,865 --> 00:40:10,700 Where'd you come up with such a cool idea? 912 00:40:10,784 --> 00:40:12,953 [Jessica] That's it, Larry. stop it right there. 913 00:40:13,036 --> 00:40:16,414 Now, you said that you didn't write that question yourself? 914 00:40:16,498 --> 00:40:17,791 No, it wasn't in the script, 915 00:40:17,874 --> 00:40:19,167 but we decided to leave it in. 916 00:40:22,087 --> 00:40:24,422 Then I think I know who murdered Arnold. 917 00:40:24,506 --> 00:40:27,050 the key I saw-- 918 00:40:27,134 --> 00:40:29,803 It wasn't in his backpack when they found him. 919 00:40:29,886 --> 00:40:32,722 Now, that has to be the key. 920 00:40:32,806 --> 00:40:34,474 Quickly, Larry, see if you can track down 921 00:40:34,558 --> 00:40:36,518 that girl who asked the question. 922 00:40:38,436 --> 00:40:39,938 What city? Yes. 923 00:40:40,021 --> 00:40:41,982 The area code for buffalo, please. 924 00:40:42,065 --> 00:40:43,233 one moment. 925 00:40:43,316 --> 00:40:45,068 I hope we're not too late. 926 00:40:45,152 --> 00:40:47,028 [male Announcer] Bus number 10 from manhattan, 927 00:40:47,112 --> 00:40:50,740 arriving yonkers, is delayed five minutes. 928 00:40:55,328 --> 00:40:57,205 [mail box closing] 929 00:40:57,372 --> 00:41:00,250 Express service for saratoga springs 930 00:41:00,333 --> 00:41:02,502 now boarding at gate 2. 931 00:41:02,586 --> 00:41:05,130 Found what you're looking for, Joellen? 932 00:41:05,213 --> 00:41:07,174 What you murdered Arnold Wynn for? 933 00:41:07,257 --> 00:41:10,093 Uh, I don't know what you mean. 934 00:41:10,177 --> 00:41:12,888 That key--You took it from his backpack 935 00:41:12,971 --> 00:41:15,098 after you poisoned him. 936 00:41:15,182 --> 00:41:17,726 But until you heard me mention yonkers, 937 00:41:17,809 --> 00:41:21,938 you didn't know which bus station lockers to try. 938 00:41:22,022 --> 00:41:24,482 Oh, Jessica, you're mistaken. I-- 939 00:41:24,566 --> 00:41:26,151 may I? 940 00:41:26,234 --> 00:41:29,070 It's addressed to Jason Bayer saxon 941 00:41:29,154 --> 00:41:31,448 from stewart Murphy. 942 00:41:31,531 --> 00:41:33,992 And both have the same address. 943 00:41:34,075 --> 00:41:36,870 My guess is, it's an original manuscript 944 00:41:36,953 --> 00:41:39,247 written by stewart Murphy under the pen name 945 00:41:39,331 --> 00:41:41,499 of Jason Bayer saxon. 946 00:41:41,583 --> 00:41:44,294 So stewart Murphy protected his manuscript 947 00:41:44,377 --> 00:41:46,546 by sending it to himself registered mail, 948 00:41:46,630 --> 00:41:48,423 and then he kept it sealed. 949 00:41:48,506 --> 00:41:51,801 and I suspect it's what Arnold Wynn killed him for. 950 00:41:51,885 --> 00:41:54,054 It became the basis of your novel-- 951 00:41:54,137 --> 00:41:57,015 the one stewart Murphy realized you stole from him. 952 00:41:57,098 --> 00:41:59,142 So Arnold killed stewart, took the manuscript 953 00:41:59,226 --> 00:42:00,685 and tried to blackmail you. 954 00:42:00,769 --> 00:42:02,729 But I was with Wade Foster 955 00:42:02,812 --> 00:42:04,147 when Arnold was killed. 956 00:42:04,231 --> 00:42:05,732 Wrong. A little while ago, 957 00:42:05,815 --> 00:42:07,525 he admitted that your capacity for wine 958 00:42:07,609 --> 00:42:09,110 was far greater than his. 959 00:42:09,194 --> 00:42:11,321 And he was pretty embarrassed 960 00:42:11,404 --> 00:42:13,657 to have to confess that he fell asleep 961 00:42:13,740 --> 00:42:15,825 while you were with him in his hotel suite. 962 00:42:15,909 --> 00:42:18,995 This is crazy. Arnold Wynn-- 963 00:42:19,079 --> 00:42:22,499 Well, I met him at the restaurant, Jessica, when I was with you. 964 00:42:22,582 --> 00:42:25,502 No, Joellen. You met him and stewart Murphy 965 00:42:25,585 --> 00:42:28,171 when the three of you took mat's fiction writing class 966 00:42:28,255 --> 00:42:31,091 at the East buffalo community college. 967 00:42:31,174 --> 00:42:33,051 Their registrar confirmed it. 968 00:42:33,134 --> 00:42:35,971 So, basically, miss Waller, we have enough to convict you 969 00:42:36,054 --> 00:42:39,015 three, maybe even four times. 970 00:42:43,353 --> 00:42:45,939 it didn't Dawn on me till a little while ago 971 00:42:46,022 --> 00:42:48,942 that you were familiar with the buffalo area. 972 00:42:49,025 --> 00:42:52,195 I recalled what you'd said when we started the infomercial. 973 00:42:52,279 --> 00:42:55,365 it just came in the post from some woman in lackawanna. 974 00:42:55,448 --> 00:42:58,868 Funny. Lackawanna always makes me think of railroads. 975 00:42:58,952 --> 00:43:01,955 And rotten winters in lackawanna pines. 976 00:43:02,038 --> 00:43:05,041 Lackawanna is only a few miles from buffalo. 977 00:43:05,125 --> 00:43:07,502 Then I remembered that one of the audience questions 978 00:43:07,585 --> 00:43:09,004 that was addressed to you 979 00:43:09,087 --> 00:43:11,381 had deviated from the script. 980 00:43:11,464 --> 00:43:13,508 the tape showed that the young woman who asked it 981 00:43:13,591 --> 00:43:16,052 was seated next to Arnold Wynn. 982 00:43:16,136 --> 00:43:18,221 It turns out that Arnold Wynn gave her the question, 983 00:43:18,305 --> 00:43:20,890 probably to needle you, throw you off balance. 984 00:43:20,974 --> 00:43:23,393 as he intended when he came up to us in the restaurant. 985 00:43:23,476 --> 00:43:25,645 That's where you saw the locker key, 986 00:43:25,729 --> 00:43:28,356 when he dumped his belongings on the table. 987 00:43:28,440 --> 00:43:29,816 And the note that showed up in Jessica's sandwich-- 988 00:43:29,899 --> 00:43:31,234 that was meant for you. 989 00:43:31,318 --> 00:43:33,862 In mat's class, 990 00:43:33,945 --> 00:43:37,032 stewart Murphy gave me his story to read. 991 00:43:37,115 --> 00:43:39,492 he could really write. 992 00:43:39,576 --> 00:43:42,620 I photocopied it and stuck it in a drawer. 993 00:43:42,704 --> 00:43:46,166 and after endless rejection slips on my stuff, 994 00:43:46,249 --> 00:43:48,918 I got desperate. On an impulse, 995 00:43:49,002 --> 00:43:51,296 I changed the title and signed my name to it 996 00:43:51,379 --> 00:43:53,590 and sent it off to Hartley publishing. 997 00:43:53,673 --> 00:43:55,717 And bingo, you had a hit on your hands. 998 00:43:55,800 --> 00:43:58,970 Arnold told me he was contacting me on stewart's behalf. 999 00:43:59,054 --> 00:44:02,932 I agreed to buy stewart's original manuscript for $30,000 1000 00:44:03,016 --> 00:44:04,893 and met him at telesales, 1001 00:44:04,976 --> 00:44:06,686 but he showed up without it. 1002 00:44:06,770 --> 00:44:09,522 He said he needed it for insurance. 1003 00:44:09,606 --> 00:44:12,859 Well, that's when I decided he had to die. 1004 00:44:12,942 --> 00:44:15,236 I remembered his allergy to quinine. 1005 00:44:15,320 --> 00:44:17,238 Back in buffalo, Arnold had told me 1006 00:44:17,322 --> 00:44:20,867 the lethal effect even simple tonic water could have on him. 1007 00:44:20,950 --> 00:44:23,370 so, I suggested a drink to seal our partnership. 1008 00:44:23,453 --> 00:44:25,830 He wanted whiskey and Ginger ale, 1009 00:44:25,914 --> 00:44:28,041 and I slipped in quinine water. 1010 00:44:31,795 --> 00:44:35,673 Here's to a long and mutually-beneficial arrangement. 1011 00:44:39,135 --> 00:44:42,180 I wiped my fingerprints off the bottle of quinine water 1012 00:44:42,263 --> 00:44:45,433 and off my glass and followed him out. 1013 00:44:45,517 --> 00:44:49,979 I knew it was only a matter of time until the quinine took effect. 1014 00:44:54,567 --> 00:44:57,237 [grunting] 1015 00:44:57,320 --> 00:44:59,531 I took back my money from the little slime, 1016 00:44:59,614 --> 00:45:01,908 but I still had to find the manuscript. 1017 00:45:01,991 --> 00:45:05,203 I found the $200 from Wade and the locker key, 1018 00:45:05,286 --> 00:45:07,288 and figured he had hidden the original 1019 00:45:07,372 --> 00:45:09,290 of stewart Murphy's book. 1020 00:45:09,374 --> 00:45:11,793 I wanted to take the medic alert bracelet 1021 00:45:11,876 --> 00:45:14,170 so no one would know how he died, 1022 00:45:14,254 --> 00:45:17,132 and then I heard the guard coming down the hall. 1023 00:45:20,844 --> 00:45:22,178 I had to get away. 1024 00:45:22,262 --> 00:45:24,431 And the glass Arnold drank out of 1025 00:45:24,514 --> 00:45:27,058 happened to have mat's fingerprints on it. 1026 00:45:27,142 --> 00:45:29,018 When I heard about that, I-- 1027 00:45:29,102 --> 00:45:32,105 I talked mat's super into letting me into his apartment, 1028 00:45:32,188 --> 00:45:34,816 and I planted the hundred-dollar bills. 1029 00:45:35,483 --> 00:45:37,735 I tried that damn key in every airline, 1030 00:45:37,819 --> 00:45:40,155 railroad and bus terminal in town! 1031 00:45:40,238 --> 00:45:42,740 If you'd known he'd gotten off the bus in yonkers, 1032 00:45:42,824 --> 00:45:45,201 you might have gotten away with it. 1033 00:45:51,708 --> 00:45:54,669 And now, with my promotion to head of marketing, 1034 00:45:54,752 --> 00:45:57,172 two people can live off what I make. 1035 00:45:57,255 --> 00:45:59,215 Thanks again for lunch. 1036 00:45:59,299 --> 00:46:00,967 good luck. 1037 00:46:01,050 --> 00:46:05,305 And, Jess... thanks for this. 1038 00:46:05,388 --> 00:46:07,682 you have only yourself to thank for that, mat. 1039 00:46:09,809 --> 00:46:12,187 by the way, I was-- 1040 00:46:12,270 --> 00:46:16,900 Well, I was wondering if you ever got through that manuscript 1041 00:46:16,983 --> 00:46:18,985 from the lady from lackawanna? 1042 00:46:19,068 --> 00:46:21,779 Oh, I did. You certainly called it. 1043 00:46:22,947 --> 00:46:24,491 yeah. 1044 00:46:24,574 --> 00:46:27,535 it was very derivative. well, that figures. 1045 00:46:27,619 --> 00:46:31,539 Derivative of vintage mat Matthews, 1046 00:46:31,623 --> 00:46:34,292 but with a maturity and freshness 1047 00:46:34,375 --> 00:46:36,294 that just took my breath away from page one 1048 00:46:36,377 --> 00:46:38,338 clear through to the very end. 1049 00:46:38,421 --> 00:46:40,965 yeah. well, I-- 1050 00:46:41,049 --> 00:46:42,592 what did you say? 1051 00:46:42,675 --> 00:46:45,470 I'm saying that only one person 1052 00:46:45,553 --> 00:46:47,555 could've written that book. 1053 00:46:47,639 --> 00:46:50,099 mat Matthews himself. 1054 00:46:50,183 --> 00:46:54,729 Yeah. Well, I figured if-- 1055 00:46:54,812 --> 00:46:58,483 If you knew that was my stuff, you might-- 1056 00:46:58,566 --> 00:47:01,778 Well, you might shine me on. 1057 00:47:01,861 --> 00:47:05,031 but then I forgot. 1058 00:47:05,114 --> 00:47:07,408 That's not your style, either.