WKRP in Cincinnati (TV Series)
A Mile in My Shoes (1980)
Gordon Jump: Arthur Carlson
Quotes
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[Andy is trying to talk business to Mr. Carlson, who is seemingly unaware as he plays with his toy]
Andy Travis : What did I just say?
Arthur Carlson : Geez, don't you know?
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[Herb is trying to get Andy and Mr. Carlson to sign what looks to be a legal letter]
Andy Travis : [reading the letter] "Herbert R. Tarlek, sales manager, WKRP, is essential and indispensable to the operation of the company."
[Mr. Carlson begins to laugh]
Arthur Carlson : [to Herb] What the heck is this, a joke?
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Arthur Carlson : [entering the reception area from his office] Jennifer, for the next hour, I will be taking all calls and seeing all visitors.
Jennifer Marlowe : [matter-of-factly] All righty.
Arthur Carlson : Probably no surprise hearing that from me. The only surprises I feel are hearing myself saying it.
Jennifer Marlowe : Mr. Carlson, nothing you do surprises me.
Arthur Carlson : Uh. Been reevaluating, Jennifer. Been thinking.
Jennifer Marlowe : And you should. You're the boss, and for that reason I will let no calls and no visitors disturb you.
Arthur Carlson : [as he heads back into his office] Thank you, Jennifer.
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Jennifer Marlowe : [entering Mr. Carlson's office] Good morning. And how are you two?
Arthur Carlson : Fine.
Jennifer Marlowe : No bad moods, or unresolved anger?
Arthur Carlson : No, I don't think so, uh...
Jennifer Marlowe : I can't hear you, Andy.
Andy Travis : No, I'm... I'm okay.
Jennifer Marlowe : Then neither one of you is waiting for an excuse to explode?
[imitates detonated bomb]
Arthur Carlson : No.
Jennifer Marlowe : Isn't that nice?
[turns back to doorway]
Jennifer Marlowe : It's okay, Herb.
Herb Tarlek : [entering] Morning, gentlemen!
Jennifer Marlowe : Never ask me to do this again, Herb.
[leaves, closes door]