[RIK HOWARD & BOB WIRTH'S
"TOGETHER" PLAYING]
♪ Here we are, face to face ♪
♪ A couple of silver spoons ♪
♪ Hopin' to find
We're two of a kind ♪
♪ Making a go
Making it grow ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ Together ♪
♪ Taking the time each day ♪
♪ To learn all about ♪
♪ Those things
You just can't buy ♪
♪ Two silver spoons together ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ You and I together ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ We're gonna find our way ♪
♪ Together ♪
[POP MUSIC PLAYING]
♪ I'm out on my own tonight
And I'm ♪
♪ Walking alone ♪
♪ I'm looking for company ♪
♪ Passin' the pretty girls
With ♪
♪ Hope in their eyes ♪
♪ Could they be right for me ♪
♪ I'm gonna break
A heart tonight ♪
♪ I may look hot
But I'm cold as ice ♪
♪ I'm gonna break
A heart tonight ♪
♪ My eyes are cruel
And I dress real fine ♪
♪ I may look close
But I'm out of sight ♪
♪ I'm gonna break
A heart tonight ♪
Hey, Ginger.
I don't know if you know,
but I'm their manager.
I gave the lead singer there
most of his moves.
Like that. Huh? Huh?
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDING]
I pick out most
of their songs too.
You see, I came up with
their name, Splat.
I was gonna call them Squish,
but I think Splat is
much more professional.
What do you think?
Ken!
She had something important
she wanted to tell Ken, okay?
Yeah. She wanted to tell him
you don't exist.
And I suppose
you guys do, huh?
Well, uh, ahem,
Ginger doesn't ignore me.
Brad, what are you
talking about?
Just yesterday,
she told you to drop dead.
Yeah, well, at least
she talked to me.
Face it, Rick.
The way to a woman's heart
is through her ears.
Man, I could've learned
guitar in music class too,
but no.
I had to take
those stupid classes
that prepare you for college.
Well, you're still important
to the group, Rick.
Yeah. We couldn't get anywhere
without a manager
doing all that stuff for us.
So, what have you
been doing for us?
Didn't I tell you? I sent
a tape of Splat to Rock Search.
BOYS: All right!
All right! A sh*t on TV.
That's just what we need.
Yeah.
We might wind up
with a record deal.
Do a music video.
Play big stadiums.
Maybe even get paid!
[RICK LAUGHS]
Hey, hey, Ken. Ken.
Rick might get us
a sh*t on Rock Search.
All right!
Girls, tell Rick
he's doing a good job.
GIRLS [IN UNISON]:
Good job, Rick.
Thanks.
Did you see that?
He's got four girls.
Yeah, well, uh, heh,
he's trying to cut down.
But, Edward,
I don't enjoy camping.
That's 'cause you never stood
in the middle of
a Northwest forest
with the trees
towering above you
like a giant pipe organ.
It's a religious experience.
It's like
being in a cathedral.
Good.
Then pray for some company,
because I am not going.
I thought
you liked the outdoors.
I do.
In the daytime,
and when the day is over,
I like to go indoors
and take a hot shower.
Come on, Kate,
roughin' it every now
and again is good for you.
[CHUCKLES]
Remember when we stayed
at the Plaza Hotel,
and we ran out
of fresh towels?
Yeah?
That is my idea
of roughing it.
I-I just don't wanna give up
the basics in life, like...
a hot dinner.
You want a hot dinner?
Ha-ha-ha!
Look what I got!
The latest in
freeze-dried technology.
We got lobster thermidor...
veal Oscar...
turkey tetrazzini.
[THUDS]
Sounds appetizing.
I've got bucks tied up
in this stuff.
I'll tell you what,
I'll whip one up for you.
Oh, Edward--
No, it's no problem.
It'll take a second.
Hi, Kate.
Hi.
Are Brad and Alfonso here yet?
Not yet.
I don't wanna be late
for rehearsal.
Oh, how'd Splat do
at Burgers last night?
Terrific, Kate.
The place was jam-packed.
The band did nine encores,
two of which
the audience asked for.
Sounds great.
It was.
The guy who owns Burgers
was so pleased,
he gave us all our food
and our drinks, everything,
percent off.
Wow! Show biz.
Isn't it the greatest?
Not to mention Ginger.
Who's Ginger?
Just the prettiest girl
on Long Island is all.
What a catch she would make.
Catch?
Is she a girl or a fish?
She's more like a fox.
Ginger's a solid .
Rick, you should look
at a woman as a person,
not as a number.
Come on, Kate.
I'm only years old.
I like to kid around.
It doesn't mean
I don't respect girls.
Well, I'm glad to hear that.
What's her personality like?
Kate, with a body
like that, who cares?
Look,
she's a cheerleader.
Her picture made
the school newspaper.
KATE:
Oh, she's very pretty.
Pretty? This is pure ow!
Fox, solid , ow--
Where are you
getting all of this?
Hey, Rick, how you-- Ow!
Your father just answered
my question.
[PHONE RINGING]
I got it.
Try this.
You'll love it.
This turkey smells fishy.
That's because it's lobster.
[DOORBELL CHIMES]
I'll get it.
Hey, yo, Mr. Stratton.
EDWARD: Hey, guys.
[SNIFFS]
Hey, turkey?
Lobster.
Well, then why does it
smell so fishy?
Yes, we will. We'll be there
Saturday, p.m. on the dot.
And thank you.
[SHOUTS]
Ow-how!
Look out! Wow-how!
Good news?
Great news! Where's Ken?
Uh, he'll be a little late.
He made the mistake
of walking past a mirror store.
Guys, that was Rock Search.
The TV show with
all the rock bands?
Are you serious?
Don't tell me.
You guessed it. They want Splat
to be on their show
this Saturday.
[ALL EXCLAIMING]
That is great news!
Congratulations, guys!
Thanks, Dad.
We've got
so much work to do.
We've got to work out
a new routine.
Let's get started.
Well, ahem,
lucky for you guys...
You know me.
What?
Well, I-I happen to know a few
things about show business,
having been there
a year or two myself.
Ed-Edward.
Dad, I don't think this is--
No, this'll just take a second.
It's something
you ought to know.
See, every great group made
their songs more vivid
by adding life to the words.
Life?
Yeah, life...
Like the Temptations.
Here. Watch.
Here, stand back here.
♪ I guess you'd say ♪
♪ What can make me
Feel this way ♪
♪ My girl ♪
[IN HIGH PITCH]
♪ My girl ♪
[IN LOW PITCH]
♪ My girl ♪
[IN NORMAL PITCH]
♪ Talkin' 'bout my girl ♪
♪ My girl ♪
♪ I got so much honey ♪
You see?
Who were the Temptations?
Guys, guys, guys,
come here. Come here.
Now, remember,
when you finish the song,
I want you to jump
real high.
Easy for you.
You're not holding
a -pound guitar.
I just want you guys
to do well.
This is the big time now.
I know. One of
the celebrity judges
is Pee Wee Herman's
little cousin.
Yeah, Wee Wee Herman.
[ALL LAUGH]
Okay, Splat, you're next.
Already? But our lead singer
hasn't shown up.
You mean, he isn't here yet?
Wait, wait, here he is.
Are you okay, Ken?
What's the matter?
[WHISPERING] I can't talk.
What?
I can't go on.
Why not?
What's wrong over here?
It's our lead singer.
He can't talk.
So what?
He found the studio.
Most of 'em
can't even do that.
I mean, he's sick.
He can't go on.
In that case, we'll have
to bump you guys off the show,
get another group.
Hello, Booth, we got--
No, wait!
We can still go on.
Without a lead singer?
No. One of us
will have to fill in.
Cubby?
Wow.
Don't look at me, heh.
Fast Eddie, come on.
No way.
All right, all right,
I'll do it.
Do you know the words, Brad?
Eh. I'll wing it.
Rick?
KEN: Yeah, Rick.
No. No, no, no.
Yeah, Rick, you've got to.
I can't.
Come on, Rick.
There isn't a move Ken makes
that you didn't teach him.
And you know
the song we're doing.
I can't sing!
Neither could Ken!
BOY: Yeah.
Just kidding.
Come on. We're never gonna get
another chance like this again.
You've got to.
You've got to do this.
Come on.
Come on, Rick.
BRAD:
All right.
I-I don't know
what's happening.
Stand by, I'll check it out.
[BOYS WHISPER INDISTINCTLY]
Hey, this is a family show.
No, he's not going on.
He is.
BOYS: Yeah!
Come on.
Guys...
CUBBY:
Forward. Rick, go.
[♪♪♪]
Don't worry, Rick.
You know all the words,
all the moves.
You've got
what it takes, guy.
You're a pro, a winner,
you're hot, you're now.
You're gonna do great.
Yeah. And just don't blow it.
ANNOUNCER [ON TV]:
Our next group has been
packing them in
at all the latest hangouts in
Shallow Springs, Long Island.
Hurry, Edward! It's them!
Okay, okay,
I'm here. I'm here.
It's Rick!
Hold on to your seats,
everyone,
and get ready for Splat!
[STAMMERING]
Hurry! Tape this!
Come on, get a tape!
Where's Poppa?
I can't use that.
Ben-Hur,
Casablanca...
[SPLAT PLAYING UPBEAT POP MUSIC]
♪ We stood out
At your window ♪
♪ As you looked
Over the city ♪
♪ I asked you
Something about you ♪
♪ You said you had
Nothing to say ♪
♪ Why don't you talk to me ♪
♪ Talk to me ♪
♪ Tell me that
You need someone to ♪
♪ Be near you ♪
♪ Why don't you talk to me ♪
♪ Talk to me ♪
♪ You'll see that
I'll be the one who ♪
♪ Can hear you ♪
[PLAYING A GUITAR SOLO]
♪ Why don't you talk to me
Talk to me ♪
♪ Tell me that
You need someone to ♪
♪ Be near you ♪
♪ Why don't you talk to me ♪
♪ Talk to me ♪
♪ You'll see that
I'll be the one who ♪
♪ Can hear you ♪
Oh, dear. Use this.
♪ Talk to me ♪
Red River, you want me to tape
over a John Wayne movie?
Yes!
Sorry, Duke.
♪ Can hear you ♪
♪ Why don't you talk to me ♪
♪ Talk to me ♪
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDING, CHEERING]
He's terrific!
[PEOPLE CHATTERING INDISTINCTLY]
All right, Stratton.
Now, when you walk in,
walk in slow.
Let your fans come to you.
Brad, would you cut it out?
My singing was a one-sh*t thing.
It was an emergency.
I stepped in to help out.
I'm never doing it again.
Heh. All the more reason
to milk it for all it's worth.
Yeah. Enjoy it while you can.
Look, I'm gonna walk in there,
and nothing's gonna happen.
No one will treat me
any different.
[GIRLS SCREAMING AND WHOOPING]
Oh, it's really him!
So I was wrong.
I saw you on TV.
Great.
You were better than
Boy George.
Thanks,
I think.
Oh, can I have your autograph?
Oh, don't be silly.
Then can I touch you?
Where?
Hi, Rick.
Ginger.
I'm sitting at this table,
all alone.
Care to join me?
Me?
Sure.
No, Rick!
Please don't go!
[GIRLS PLEADING INDISTINCTLY]
Cool it!
You looked just great
on TV tonight.
Really?
I was so excited,
I thought
I was gonna pass out.
I know the feeling.
Can I get you a cola
or something?
Yeah, sure. With lots of ice?
Lots of ice.
Life is fair.
Life is good...
and fun...
and fair.
[KEYS JINGLE]
Hi.
Hi. Good, you're home.
Guess what, Kate?
Ken got sick, and I had
to sing in his place!
Well, we were waiting up
to congratulate you.
Well, then you saw me?
We not only saw you,
we taped you.
Great! Did Dad like it?
Like it?
He couldn't sit still.
He's doing okay now.
Is that the tape?
Yep. All rewound
and ready to go.
Good.
And Dad didn't have
any problems taping it?
No problems.
All right.
WAYNE [ON TV]:
Well, you wanna make
something of it, pilgrim?
Duke, is that you?
It's all right.
Alfonso taped it.
Now, honey, I know this is only
a tryout, but if you like it,
I'll take you up to
the Canadian North Woods.
And if I don't like it?
I'll take you anyway,
only I'll leave you there.
[CHUCKLES DRYLY]
Face it, Edward.
I am just not
cut out for camping.
Maybe if I had
a glass of wine.
Wine?
Campers don't have wine.
[GROANS SOFTLY]
Please?
I'd be the most grateful
campfire girl
you ever saw.
Hold that thought.
Hi.
Hey.
How's it going
out in the wilderness?
Fine. I was just getting a
little something for snakebite.
I see you're still
in costume.
Yeah. Ginger
asked me to wear
what I wore on Rock Search.
We're going to a party.
Ginger, as in "ow"?
Heh, that's the one.
[CHUCKLES]
KATE:
Don't you guys
start that again.
Isn't it funny that Ginger
didn't know you existed
until you sang
a rock song on TV?
[SCOFFS]
Dad, I know what
you're getting at.
You think Ginger likes me
because of that stupid TV thing.
Why would I think
a thing like that?
Well, Dad, it's not like that.
Ginger likes me
because of who I am.
And she'll feel that way
when you split from Splat?
Split from Splat?
You're gonna
have to leave the group
when Ken's voice
is all better, right?
Right.
And you told her that?
Well, yes and no.
More like no,
But I will, Dad, as soon as
I get the chance, I promise.
But in the meantime,
you're looking at
the lead singer of Splat.
[SIGHS]
You know, I don't think we're
gonna need the wine after all.
What?
Well, this camping is
starting to grow on me.
Really?
Yeah.
Oh... Mmm...
The darkness...
Yeah.
The night air...
The moon...
Mm.
Kate, I have
a confession to make.
Mm-hm?
That isn't the moon.
It's the chandelier.
Whatever.
Turn it off.
Hold that thought.
Oh, it was
a wonderful party, Rick.
It was really fab...ulous.
There's hardly anyone here.
[SCOFFS]
Are you're sure
you wanna stop for a cola?
It's getting kind of late.
Late? What's late?
Does Mick Jagger
stop partying
because it's late?
Of course not,
but he doesn't
have school tomorrow.
Look. A table by the window.
Great. We can look out.
Yeah, and people
can look in.
Listen, Ginger, uh...
About Splat--
Did you see the look
on everyone's face at the party
when we walked in?
Mary Ann and Carol
almost d*ed.
Yeah.
I'm glad I came in handy.
What are you doing?
It's kind of warm in here.
Oh, keep it on, please?
Why?
It's good for your image.
What image?
Well, you do sing with Splat.
Listen, Ginger, about that--
I've got something to tell you.
I'm listening.
I'm not gonna sing
with Splat anymore.
Well, you see,
Ken got his voice back,
and I didn't wanna sing
in the first place.
All I wanted to do
was go out with you
'cause I think you're special,
and I like you.
And I know that, deep down,
you're a very sensitive person.
And I'd like us
to have a relationship
based on something real.
You're not gonna sing
with Splat anymore?
No.
Oh.
Anyway, what I was saying was--
Look, it's getting
kind of late.
I-- I better get home.
Late?
Would Mick Jagger's girl
think it's late?
Heh.
You're not Mick Jagger.
I guess I had this coming.
What do you mean?
[SIGHS]
Well, I hate to say this,
but at first I only liked you
because you had a great body.
Really?
But there-- There has to be
more to a relationship
than just
physical attraction.
Says who?
This has been some night.
I may as well
have stayed home
and looked at my
baseball card collection.
You collect
baseball cards too?
Yeah. You mean,
you collect--?
Hey, I have three brothers.
Do you have the ' Yankees?
Every one of them.
Including Tony Kubek?
I've got two of those!
[SIGHS]
Wow!
Maybe sometime you'd like to
come over and see them?
I'd love to.
Heh, great!
Is it okay if I bring Ken?
Wasn't tonight a wonderful
compromise to going camping?
Honey, going to Chez Maison
is not my idea
of a compromise.
Oh, really? They had trees.
They had trickling water.
We ate under the stars,
just like camping.
Yeah, but when you camp,
you don't have
four Frenchmen in tuxedos
setting your food on fire.
[UPBEAT POP SONG
PLAYING ON TELEVISION]
Oh, how sad.
RICKY [ON TV]:
♪ Talk to me
Talk to me ♪
Sitting all alone
in the dark,
watching himself on TV?
Like looking at
old newspaper clippings.
He's taking this pretty hard.
Well, he lost his girl,
he lost his singing job.
Maybe you should
talk to him.
No.
I think
we better leave him alone.
He's gotta work this out
in his own way.
Let's go up the kitchen stairs.
♪ Can hear you ♪
♪ Why don't you talk to me ♪
♪ Talk to me ♪
[AUDIENCE APPLAUDING, CHEERING]
That was neat.
Can we see it again?
Well... Okay.
[CHUCKLES]
Do you want
some more soda, Rick?
Yeah, please.
I'll help.
[CHUCKLES SOFTLY]
Life is fair.
Life is good...
and fun...
and fair.
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
04x20 - Rick Sings
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Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner and playboy Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard who is now 12 and wanting to live with him.
Wealthy, young-at-heart business owner and playboy Edward Stratton III is stunned to discover his brief marriage several years ago produced a son, Richard who is now 12 and wanting to live with him.