[doorbell dings]
I never had that kind of a
problem with the boys though.
I never had to worry
about the girls that they dated.
Oh, my..
I want you.
[chokes]
The instructor takes you
through it the first time.
They're specialists.
They know what they are doing.
[instrumental music]
Is, uh, madame alright?
Doesn't madam
look alright to you?
Oui monsieur.
'A vision.'
[theme song]
♪ There's a magic in the early
morning we've found ♪
♪ When the sunrise smiles
on everything around ♪
♪ It's a portrait
of the happiness ♪
♪ That we feel and always will ♪
♪ Oh eight is enough
to fill our lives with love ♪
♪ Oh we spend our days like
bright and shiny new dimes ♪
♪ If we're ever puzzled
by the changing times ♪
♪ There's a plate
of homemade wishes ♪
♪ On the kitchen windowsill ♪
♪ And eight is enough ♪
♪ To fill our lives with love ♪
(Tom)
'March is here.'
- 'So?'
- 'So?'
- February is over.
- So?
So this family finally made it
through those seven days
in February when you girls
bring home those looneys
that drive me crazy.
Dad, you always exaggerate
with what happened
during February break.
Okay, everybody, you can finally
listen to noise on your stereo.
Oh, how interesting.
Noise is the new name
of my band.
- We cut a demo record.
- Oh, congratulations.
We all pitched in
for the recording session.
Now, we're gonna lobby
every radio station in town
until we get a disc jockey
to listen to our music.
After that, we're on our way.
I'm sure you'll all
want one of these.
Tommy, how are you gonna get
all the disc jockeys
to listen to you?
Are you kidding?
With my powers of persuasion
I'll have 'em
begging to hear it.
I'm telling you
for the last time.
Take your crummy records off
my desk and get out of here.
Oh, my goodness gracious!
Here let me help.
[groans]
Oh, my goodness.
I'm so sorry.
- It's okay.
- Are you sure I can't help?
No! No, no.
Well, now what are we gonna do?
The station was our last hope.
I don't know.
I just don't know.
Honey, I'm afraid
I'm tied up in a meeting
and we'll have
to have lunch tomorrow.
- But you promised.
- I know I did.
But you wouldn't want
the chairman of the board
to walk out
on his own meeting, would you?
Right, daddy.
Daddy?
Chairman of the board.
I still don't understand
why you guys picked me.
Because you've got charm
because you got
a way with women.
Besides, you're the only one
that doesn't have
a steady girlfriend.
Just make the call.
[cello music]
I told you
he'd stand you up for lunch.
Now, didn't I tell you?
Board meeting! Hah!
I'll bet he had
a board meeting.
- Oh, mom.
- Now, don't you, "Oh, mom," me.
That's why I divorced the jerk.
I walked in on one
of those board meetings once.
The only person he was meeting
was his secretary
and he wasn't giving
dictation either.
[telephone ringing]
[music continues]
Hello.
Oh, yes, just a minute.
Henrietta, it's for you.
It's a man.
Oh, well, he's just probably
probably trying
to sell something.
I'll be home late.
I hope.
Hello.
Hi. Hi, I'm Tommy Bradford.
We sort of met
at the radio station today.
I'm the one
with the records, remember?
- You're suing?
- No. No, no.
I was just wondering, uh,
if you'd like to go out?
Out?
- Yeah, you know, dinner.
- Dinner.
- Me?
- Sure, why not?
Oh, my goodness.
Hello?
Henrietta?
- Hello.
- Hello, yes, I'm here.
'Well, what do you say?
How about it?'
Oh, yeah. Sure.
No, I'd love to.
Uh..
Then I'll pick you up
about : .
Tonight?
Well, I don't think
I could hold out any longer.
Gosh! Hah.
'Oh, wait, my cousin.'
What about your cousin?
Well, she's visiting
from Illinois
and I promised
I'd take her somewhere tonight.
'Oh, I mean, I don't,
I don't wanna really go. I..'
I hate athletic events.
I-I-I just promised.
Can't you find her a date?
I don't know anyone
young enough.
How old is she?
Fifteen.
Fifteen, huh?
Henrietta, you know somethin'?
I think I've got
the perfect solution.
[doorbell rings]
Hey, if she is gross,
the price doubles.
Jeremy, we made a deal,
I bought you for the night.
Yeah, way too cheap.
I feel like a tramp.
Don't worry, I'll still respect
you in the morning.
Henrietta, are, are you okay?
Oh, my goodness gracious.
Yes, of course.
Okay. Let's go, we're late.
- But, what ab--
- Don't worry about them.
They'll introduce themselves.
[door opens]
Hi.
My name is Ingrid.
What's yours?
- Uh, Jeremy.
- Oh.
Well, we better get going
or we'll be late
for the wrestling matches.
- The what?
- Wrestling matches.
I just love athletics.
And wrestling is so physical.
- Don't you like wrestling?
- Oh, hey.
Wrestling, I love wrestling.
I used to do it all the time
until my track coach
made me stop.
Didn't wanna risk an injury.
I'm a runner too.
Probably not
in your class though.
I've got an idea. Let's jog
to the wrestling matches.
- Jog?
- It'll be fun.
And you can tell me all
about yourself on the way there.
Well, where are the matches
anyway?
Not far. Only five miles.
Only five miles.
[instrumental music]
Madame.
Monsieur.
Bon appetit.
Beautiful.
Just beautiful.
Even the menus.
Look, how pretty..
[gasps]
Oh, my goodness gracious.
It's, it's okay,
it's just a little water.
Oh, I can't believe
I'm so clumsy sometimes.
The glass just shouldn't
have been so close to the edge.
Neither should the silverware.
Why do I do these things?
I-it's okay, Henrietta. Really,
uh, the busboy will, uh..
- What are you doing?
- I can almost reach it.
Henrietta, they have lots
of forks really.
The-the busboy will..
- Hen-Henrietta!
- 'I think I've got it.'
Really, Henrietta..
(Henrietta)
'I found it.'
[sighs]
Is, uh, madame alright?
Of course, madame is alright.
Can't you see
that madame is alright?
Doesn't she look alright to you?
Oui monsieur.
Of course, a vision.
Carlo.
Yeah, I'm gonna
fix this right here.
[clears throat]
You're Tommy Bradford.
That's right.
Hey, I saw your group
last week at BJ's.
You guys are great.
Thanks. Uh..
We better look
at the menu. I-I hear they--
Hey, uh, I hate
to bug you, but, uh..
...could I have your autograph?
[sighs]
Well, alright.
Hey, David, it's Jeremy.
Look, you're my last chance.
No one else was home.
You're the only one left who can
prevent my premature death.
Look, I can't run
another five miles.
Here you are.
- Tommy, I'm glad I found you.
- What's wrong?
Another refusal.
They won't even
listen to our record!
It'll get better.
No, it's, it's over.
'I can't take this anymore.'
There, there.
It's okay.
No, it's not okay. I mean,
we're never gonna make it.
We're good, right?
- The best.
- Then we can't give up.
We've got to keep trying.
We've got to keep pushing.
We're bound to hit.
We've got to.
If I'm not out in five minutes,
don't come in and get me.
Okay.
Boy, what a coincidence!
David is the last person
I thought I'd run into
at a wrestling match.
I forgot my key.
Ingrid. You're home so early.
- And this must be Jeremy.
- Uh-huh.
Oh, and who's that?
Tommy's brother.
He gave us a lift.
- Older brother?
- Yeah.
Hm.
You must have been
freezing out there.
Well, it wasn't bad. I, uh..
Well, a drink will fix you up.
Oh, I don't know.
Uh, I-I have to, um..
You're shy. How quaint.
Tell me, um, do you like art?
- Well, uh..
- Good.
There's an art show tomorrow,
you're going to just love.
[instrumental music]
Did you have
a good time tonight?
- My goodness gracious, yes.
- Me too.
Tommy, I've been
thinking, a-about your band.
Oh, let's not talk about that.
Tonight is for us.
Well, I know, but, Tommy,
this is gonna come as a shock..
...but my father
owns KLOX radio.
So?
If I talk to him, I know
he'd listen to your record.
Oh, I couldn't do that,
Henrietta. It wouldn't be right.
But you obviously
deserve to be heard.
- Oh, Henrietta.
- 'Let me do this.'
I really want to.
Sit down, sit down.
I must say, I was surprised
when my secretary
gave me the message.
Pleasantly surprised.
Oh, he had a terrible
phone connection
I was afraid she might not
have gotten it straight.
Well, I'm here, aren't I?
You think you'll listen
to the band's music?
- Of course, I'll listen.
- Thanks, Mr. Hall.
I really appreciate it.
I'm just happy to get her away
from that overgrown violin
and into something
more contemporary
more vital, more normal.
Sir?
'I mean, when my secretary
gave me the news'
I rushed right over.
I can't wait to help.
Well, exactly what message
did your secretary give you?
Well, about Henrietta singing
with a band, of course.
[cello music]
Henrietta in our band?
That's a good one, Bradford.
Yeah, I think
Henrietta found it
a little hard
to believe herself.
Well, what did he say
when you told him the truth?
- I didn't.
- 'Oh, you mean, she did?'
Well, she started to,
but I stopped her in time.
I told Mr. Hall,
we'd be thrilled
'to have her in our band.'
You know, it really
is true what they say
about mental illness
striking at any age.
Hey, look, we've got no choice.
This guy isn't gonna help us
unless his daughter
is in our band.
His daughter isn't
a recognized life form
known to this planet, Bradford.
Don't worry. I've got
everything figured out.
Look, we'll make her
a background vocal
and we'll give her, a, a do wah
every once in a while
and just keep her
mic down real low.
But where're we gonna put her?
She looks like
a poster child for the stupid.
I don't know,
in a dark part of the stage
behind a speaker
if we have to.
I don't know.
Look, do you want to spend the
rest of your life in a garage?
Hi, is Jeremy here?
- Upstairs, David.
- 'Oh, thanks.'
Uh, you know, Abby, the kids
are at such a nice age now.
- They're so mature.
- I know.
It's so nice that the girls grew
out of those crazy Februarys.
Some of those guys
were such morons.
[doorbell dings]
I never had
that kind of a problem
'with the boys though.'
I never had to worry
about the girls that they dated.
Oh, my goodness gracious.
Hello, I'm looking
for David Bradford.
Is Jeremy here?
Bye, dad. Come on.
Bye, dad.
(Jeremy)
'Bye, Mr. Bradford.'
Then again..
It's o'clock.
Where are they?
Tommy's van probably
just broke down again.
I don't think so.
Henrietta's pickin' him up
and it's on her way.
Well, they're late.
Look, will you just calm down?
I'm sure they'll
be here any second.
[car engine rumbling]
See. You worry for nothing.
Oh, maybe this wasn't
such a good idea.
I'm so nervous, I--
Oh, no, no. Nonsense.
It's a great idea.
I just wish I'd have thought
of it instead of your father.
A female in the band
adds a whole new dimension.
It's perfect.
If you say so.
Maybe I better
just back this up.
No, no, no, no.
Just leave it right here
We're all from practice
with cars in the garage.
Oh.
Don't you just love
his use of light?
- Yes, sort of early Renoux.
- Quite right.
[indistinct chatter]
Have I told you
how cute you are?
- I just love your hair.
- Actually, uh--
A very full-bodied work,
isn't it?
Yes, it is.
Mrs. Hall..
You know, my friend's call me
Flo, I wish you would too.
Do you like this painting?
It's a new young artist
I had just discovered.
Hm. Yes, it's a, a wonderful
naive quality.
Kind of innocence
or shyness.
- I find that very refreshing.
- Quite.
But it could still learn
from some experience.
[instrumental music]
♪ Ohh ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ He's a lover ♪
♪ And a real sport too ♪
♪ He can charm anything
at a glance ♪
♪ She's a baby ♪
♪ With a dull blue eyes ♪
♪ She's a baby ♪
Hold it, hold it, guys. Hold it,
wait a minute, wait a minute.
(Tommy)
'Whoa.'
Henrietta.
Oh, I came in too early, right?
No, you came in too late.
Last time you came in too early.
The time before that,
you came in too late.
And the time before that,
you came in too early.
'There seems to be a little
pattern forming here'
'have you noticed?'
I'm just so nervous.
Well look, I have an idea.
Since you came in late this time
why don't you try
coming in late next time?
Since you're scheduled
to come in early
maybe you'll just even things
out and come in right on time.
Or you can try
countin' the measures.
I'll count.
[instrumental music]
Ingrid!
Ingrid!
It's cold out here.
Ingrid!
Ingrid, it's gettin' kinda late.
Why don't we go inside, we can
do push-ups by the fireplace.
'Ingrid, it's freezing
out here. Ingrid!'
Look, I think
you're very attractive
but it's not worth a frostbite.
Hey. I think I just saw
a moray eel in the deep end.
Look, I'm leaving, okay?
This is your last chance.
Alright. You blew it.
That's it.
- Jeremy.
- Forget it.
Jeremy.
I hope you get muscles.
Jeremy.
- Aren't you coming back in?
- Ingrid, you--
I only have
a few more laps to go.
And it's so lonely
in the pool all by myself.
Yeah, well, I guess
a few more laps won't hurt.
I tell you this chick's
a walking demolition derby.
She has more accidents
than the Indy .
Tommy, she can't be that bad.
Believe me. No furniture
is safe in her presence.
Mere physical contact with her
invites the possibilities
of internal injury.
You're exaggerating.
I am not exaggerating.
And I haven't even started
on her appearance yet.
What does she look like?
How do you describe someone
that needs to be vacuumed
after each meal?
Tommy, I don't see..
She forgets to remove
the price tags from her clothes.
She wears her hair
like little Bo Peep.
Her favorite expression
is, "Oh, my goodness gracious."
And last, but not least,
she plays the cello.
(Mary)
The cello!
Well, now I see.
The band's finished,
we haven't got a chance.
(Nancy)
'I have an idea.'
- Why don't you let us try?
- 'Try what?'
Well, why don't you let us see
what we can do with her.
Maybe we could
fix her up a little, huh?
- You haven't got a prayer.
- 'Come on, Tommy.'
It's a good idea. Why don't
you gives us a chance?
What have we got to lose?
♪ She's in love
she's in love ♪
♪ And she can't believe it so ♪
♪ Let me lean
on his shoulder tonight ♪
♪ I'm her man on the wing
and it's time to go ♪
♪ And I'll always
be by her side ♪
♪ And there's two ♪
♪ Under the stars tonight ♪
♪ Two are under the blue ♪
♪ Two are singing
a song tonight ♪
♪ I can count on you ♪
♪ And two are
under the stars tonight ♪
♪ Two are under the blue ♪
♪ Two are singing
a song tonight ♪
♪ I can count on you ♪
[instrumental music]
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ He's a lover ♪
♪ And a real sport too ♪
♪ He can charm anything
at a glance ♪
♪ She's a baby ♪
♪ She's a baby ♪
♪ With a dolly blue eyes ♪
♪ And she really
doesn't know what to do ♪
♪ Two are under
the stars tonight ♪
♪ Two are under the blue ♪
♪ Two are singing
a song tonight ♪
♪ I can count on you ♪
[Tommy laughs]
By George, I think she's got it.
[cheering]
Yay!
♪ Two are under the blue ♪
♪ Two are singing
a song tonight ♪
♪ I can count on you ♪
Well, what did you think, daddy?
It's marvelous.
'Just marvelous.'
Thanks, Mr. Hall.
I can't get over
the change, Henrietta.
'I mean, look at you.'
Well,
what do you think of music?
Oh, yeah.
It's-it's fine stuff.
You know, I always
told you to get rid
of that overgrown violin
and get into something
more practical and more normal
but I never thought I'd see
the day you actually did it.
'It's just marvelous.'
But then, you'll help the band?
Help?
Of course, I'll help.
I'll start today, I'll make some
calls, I'll call radio stations
record companies,
anything I can do.
Thanks, Mr. Hall.
Thanks, daddy.
Why don't, uh..
...we go out, we celebrate,
just you and me, kid?
Um, sure.
Why don't you
pick a good restaurant
and have my secretary
make the reservations?
Right, daddy.
Mr. Hall, I-I can't tell you
how much I appreciate this.
There are a couple of things
we gotta talk about, Bobby.
Uh, Tommy.
Uh, the tracks are a little
muddy, I'd like to remix it here
with better equipment.
Oh! Sure. No problem.
Then there is the, uh,
matter about, uh, Henrietta.
Sir?
She'll be the lead singer.
[instrumental music]
The lead singer?
D-do you know what
the lead singer does? Sings.
Tommy, we don't
have any other choice!
Remember, garages
for the rest of your life?
Oh. This is different.
Yeah, I know,
she's taken your job.
Oh, come on.
You can't be serious.
Henrietta as a backup vocalist
is one thing.
This is our sound
we're messin' with now.
Look, we'll just play real loud.
Our sound will
practically drown her out.
- Yeah.
- 'Forget it!'
She's not good enough
and you know it.
Yeah, and what about Mr. Hall?
- 'He said--'
- I know what he said.
We'll just have to get
along without him.
And Henrietta?
I'll go tell her
she's out of the band.
(David)
'It certainly isn't fun
being hugged and pinched'
'all the time.'
(Jeremy)
'I wish Ingrid
had that problem.'
'The only part of me
she's interested in'
is my backhand.
The woman is a sex fiend.
It's not that I don't
like being an athlete
it just takes so much time.
I mean, I could be doin'
somethin' that's fun.
I guess I go out with her
because she's interesting
but she's so
darned aggressive.
I'd call the whole thing off
if she wasn't so gorgeous.
I mean, she drives me crazy.
Yet, she is attractive.
What a body. And that face..
Educated, sophisticated.
She was worried
I was losing weight.
Said she'd take me
weightlifting.
She is showing me a world
I've never really seen before.
- Hey, David.
- Yeah.
You know, we better hurry,
we're gonna be late.
Yeah, right.
- Hi.
- Hi.
- Is Henrietta at home?
- Yeah, go right in.
- See you.
- See you.
[piano music]
[humming]
♪ You can't give up ♪
♪ You just can't quit ♪
♪ God I keep on swingin'
come on ♪
♪ Show 'em you can hit ♪
♪ I believe in you ♪
♪ I still believe in you ♪
♪ But I know you're hurt
and you're cryin' inside ♪
♪ But try and push it aside ♪
♪ There's a cloud
with a silver linin' ♪
♪ Comin' over the horizon ♪
♪ So hang in there
a little bit ♪
♪ Longer ♪
♪ You're gonna make it ♪
♪ I know you will ♪
♪ Don't have to
climb the mountain ♪
♪ Just make it up the hill ♪
♪ I believe you will ♪
♪ I still believe in you ♪
♪ I still believe in you ♪
[Tommy clears throat]
- Tommy.
- Hi.
Oh, my goodness.
[grunts]
Here.
You know,
you've got a good voice.
[sighs]
I'm so embarrassed.
Why did you keep
it a secret for so long?
Oh, I guess,
I was just a little nervous.
Nervous?
- Come on.
- Where we going?
Rehearsal.
Henrietta.
Oh, I'm going to rehearsal, mom.
Well, for Pete's sake,
button up that blouse.
Oh, sure, mom.
Kids today.
I don't know, David.
The way they flaunt themselves
I just don't understand it.
Is it, uh, warm in here to you?
Not really.
Well, I'm burning up.
Scotch?
Oh, ahem, fine.
Uh, but don't you think
you should be getting ready?
The ballet starts
in half an hour.
Oh, didn't I tell you,
I was mistaken.
The ballet
isn't until next week.
Oh.
I see.
Well, then,
what are we gonna do tonight?
I'm sure we can
come up with something.
Right.
What shall we drink to?
World peace?
God, I want you.
[coughs]
Custom-made.
Yes, it is.
Oh, yeah.
You can always tell, you know.
Mm-hmm.
It's all solid wood, you know.
You don't say.
- David.
- Yeah.
Don't you think it's, um, time.
Time?
Time!
Oh, yeah. You're right.
I've got to get going.
- Going?
- Mm-hmm.
Early day tomorrow.
Very early.
Tomorrow is Sunday.
Church.
[David clears throat]
Oh, well.
"The Lord giveth,
The Lord taketh away."
Oh, Tommy,
I'll never be able to do this.
(Tommy)
'Just relax, like you were
at the piano, okay?'
[sighs]
What are you doing?
Now, just pretend you're at home
in front of the piano, okay?
One, two, three, four..
[instrumental music]
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ Ooh ♪
♪ He's a lover ♪
♪ And a [indistinct] too ♪
♪ He can charm anything
at a glance ♪
♪ She's a baby ♪
♪ She's a baby ♪
♪ With a dolly blue eyes ♪
♪ And she really doesn't
know what to do ♪
♪ Two our
under the stars tonight ♪
♪ Two our under the blue ♪
♪ Two are
singing a song tonight ♪
♪ I can count on you ♪
[laughing]
[machines whirring]
See, in this type
of bodybuilding
each machine is designed to work
on a particular muscle group.
Well, how long do you guys
stay on each machine?
Until you've completed
repetitions.
Oh, only , that's not bad.
Or until
the muscle failure occurs.
Whichever comes first.
- Muscle failure?
- Don't worry.
The instructor takes you
through the first time.
They're specialists.
They know what they're doing.
- Good workout, Mr. Brad.
- Ah!
See you next week.
Who's next?
[upbeat music]
[music continues]
- You know what I think?
- What?
I think you're gonna be a star.
[laughing]
Tommy..
...do you think
my father will like it?
I mean me, this way.
Well, your father knows talent.
He'll like it.
I don't know.
He's kinda hard to please.
He's never really
been happy with me, you know.
I never quite lived up to..
I-I don't think I've ever been
hip enough for him.
Henrietta, you're different now.
I know.
M-maybe now he'll...accept me.
Love me.
Hey, believe me, no father
could help, but be proud of you.
Come on.
David, I don't think
God wanted me to have muscles.
Oh! That hurts.
- What'd you do?
- Raise my eyebrow.
- David?
- Yeah?
I can't do it anymore.
I miss being unhealthy.
I'm gonna have
to stop seein' her.
Yeah, I'm gonna have
to stop seeing Mrs. Hall too.
- How're you gonna tell her?
- I don't know. You?
I don't know,
but I do know one thing.
I think I know the same thing.
(both)
I can't take anymore!
[telephone ringing]
- Henrietta, darling.
- Hi, daddy.
Mm. Hungry?
Hm. A little.
Did you lose a little weight?
A little more
wouldn't hurt either.
Yeah. Well..
You like the dress?
I'm glad you reminded me.
We need to talk
about your wardrobe.
All new, of course.
That, that will do for now.
It's cute.
Thanks.
I've got big plans
for you, sweetheart.
You continue the piano lessons,
that's important.
Burn the cello.
And I think
you ought to take up guitar.
Daddy, I..
Listen, we'll talk about it
over lunch. Okay?
♪ She's in love
and she can't believe it ♪
♪ So let me lean
on your shoulder tonight ♪
♪ I'm a man on a wing
and it's time to go ♪
Well, it's about time
you showed up.
'Rehearsal started an hour ago.'
Sorry.
I had cello practice.
Cello practice?
Henrietta, if you're gonna be
in a band, the first thing
you have to learn
is that the band comes first.
I didn't come over
for rehearsal.
What are you talkin' about?
I came over to tell you
I'm quitting the band.
[scoffs]
[instrumental music]
Aren't you going
to school today?
I can't.
- Well, why not?
- Oh, it's simple, really.
I'm just paralyzed
from the neck down.
Oh, forget it!
I tried that one once.
The teachers don't buy it
unless you have
a note from the doctor.
Listen, I'm serious.
I can't even move my arm.
But you know what's a good one?
Mono. You don't have
to have a fever or nothin'.
Just act real tired.
Tell Abby you kissed
a girl last night.
Hah. Hi.
What's all the mournin' about?
Uh, you better see for yourself.
- It doesn't look good.
- Doesn't look good..
What's wrong with you?
Nothin' that years
of physical therapy won't cure.
What are you talkin' about?
I'm talkin'
about muscle failure, Abby.
'You go this place
and pay for it.'
A big man with chromosome damage
traps you to this machine
and tells you to hurt yourself.
Will you come on? A few sore
muscles never k*lled anybody.
Look, Abby,
you don't understand.
We're talking
faith healer time.
'I may never walk again.'
Jeremy.
Wait. That's it!
- That's what?
- The Ingrid solution.
Ow!
[doorbell rings]
Hi.
I won't change my mind
if that's what you're here for.
[sighs]
Look, I really
want you in the band
but I'm not gonna try
and con you into comin' back.
I just wanna know why.
I have my reasons.
Oh! Great.
That clears it all up.
Look, I'm sorry
I screwed everything up.
The band will be fine,
but what about you?
What about me?
You've come so far.
Tell me just exactly
how far have I come?
Oh, come on,
you know what I mean.
Oh, I know what you mean.
I know exactly what you mean.
But what exactly was wrong
with where I was?
Nothing! It's just--
[voice breaking]
You're just exactly
like my father!
I was never good enough
for him before either.
Well, your band was my chance
to be more of what he wanted
me to be.
More his kind of girl.
But then, I realized I don't
wanna be his kinda girl anymore.
'And I don't
wanna be in your band either.'
[sighs]
Henrietta..
I guess
I answered your question.
Yeah. I think you did.
Well, uh, you know
the way to the door.
[Henrietta crying]
I wonder what this is all about.
I have no idea.
It sounds so mysterious.
Let's go! In the study!
- Why?
- Jeremy..
What happened?
what's goin' on? Who's sick?
It's real complicated,
Mr. Bradford.
But wait..
Dad, where are the girls?
In the study.
Why the bags?
Alright. No time to explain.
Huh?
You look troubled.
Oh, it's okay.
I have a good excuse.
Tom, why.. What..
What is this wheelchair
and these two bags doing here?
It's very complicated,
but there's no time to explain.
But I need their help right now.
Tough! I came over
with my plan first!
What do you even need
a plan for? You like Ingrid!
Because I don't wanna be dead
before my next birthday.
Jeremy, be reasonable.
I told Mrs. Hall
that I was moving
back here for a few days.
She could drop over any second!
I've gotta get rid of her!
Yeah. Well, then, just tell her
to take a hike then!
I did! It excites her even more!
[whistles]
[clears throat]
If you two would just stop
arguing for a minute
and tell us
what your little plans are
maybe we can think of something
to k*ll two girls
with one stone.
Forget it!
We're not gonna use her again.
We'll get by.
Well, we better
start practicing.
Hi, fellas. Where's Henrietta?
- Henrietta isn't here.
- Well, is she on her way?
I wanted to tell her
about the agent.
- She quit the band.
- Quit?
How could you let her quit?
[scoffs]
I didn't have
much to do with it.
I bet you didn't!
Hey, I don't know what you mean.
Her quitting the group
right before you're about to get
your big break
is rather convenient, isn't it?
Oh, come on.
You can blame this
on me, Mr. Hall
if you want to,
but if you cared enough--
I cared? Don't pretend you gave
a darn about Henrietta.
'You used her! And I went
along with it for her!'
If you think I'm interested
in your overwritten music,
you're sadly mistaken.
[sighing]
Okay. It's all set.
Now, they should
be here any second.
Yeah, well, didn't anybody
take care of Mr. Bradford?
- He said he was playing golf!
- In the living room?
[doorbell dings]
(all)
Uh-oh!
- 'I got it.'
- No. We'll get it.
Just act natural, okay?
What's going on?
- Ah!
- Ingrid!
Oh, you're just like Jeremy
described you. Come on in.
Come on in. You know David
has told us so much about you..
[indistinct chatter]
[instrumental music]
Give me a call
next week, George.
I should know something by then.
Thanks, Irv.
- Mr. Hall?
- What are you doing here?
Just give me a minute.
Look, son, I'm very busy.
Please hear me out!
You were right, what you said.
We used Henrietta
to get to you.
If you think a
gratuitous apology
is going to get you
anywhere with me
you're sadly mistaken,
young man.
I don't want your help,
Mr. Hall.
That's not why I'm here.
It's about Henrietta.
Your daughter
doesn't think you love her.
That's ridiculous.
Is it?
Why do you think she joined
the band in the first place?
I don't know,
because she liked it, I guess.
Because she thought
you'd like it.
Henrietta knows I would do
anything in the world for her.
Would you really, Mr. Hall?
Would you become someone
you didn't wanna be
just to please her?
'Because that's what
she did for you.'
That's how much she loves you.
How much do you love her?
It's so nice
to finally meet you.
Oh, yes. David is very secretive
about the girls that..
Well, I mean, I mean,
the women that he goes out with.
'Especially, the ones
that he likes.'
Really, Elizabeth,
Flo is not one of the girls.
'Oh, I know, I know.
That's, that's very true.'
Um, he really thinks
you're somethin' special.
- He does?
- 'Oh, yes!'
And do you know what I think?
I think he's in love with you.
(Joannie)
'Think of the pain
that he's going through.'
Jeremy must really like you
a lot to put himself
through all that,
the athletics, I mean.
Oh! I really think
he enjoys it too.
Well, that's what
he'd like you to believe.
It's just amazing what sheer
willpower can do sometimes.
I know. Can you imagine the pain
he must be going through?
Oh, it must be incredible.
Pain, what pain?
Oh, uh..
Jeremy would k*ll us
if we told you.
Told me what?
About the accident.
[footsteps approaching]
[clears throat]
Hi.
Uh, I think
we'll be leavin', uh..
- I'm kinda hungry. Aren't you?
- Yeah, me too.
Um, if you'll excuse us.
Flo..
[instrumental music]
Mm. Oh!
David, don't you think
we should, um, be leaving?
Oh, didn't I tell you?
The concert's not
until next week.
[laughing]
God! I want you!
David..
...what about your family?
Oh, oh. It's okay.
They know how I feel about you.
- They'll stay out.
- 'Oh!'
(Mrs. Hall)
'Oh, no.'
But I don't feel right.
- Not here.
- Okay.
We'll go to my apartment.
You might as well see it
before I move in to your house.
- My house?
- Yes.
I figured we should
just live together.
- Live together?
- Why bother with the paperwork?
Flo, I promise I will
make you very, very happy.
What in the world
was he doing in a bullring.
You see, he was on vacation
in Mexico and he came down
with mono and..
...in his delirium
he mixed up the bullring
for the parking lot.
- Oh, no.
- Yeah.
The doctor said he didn't
even know what happened to him
until he told them that the bull
broke every bone in his body.
'He just thought
the car was running rough.'
Here. You wanna see?
[Jeremy groaning]
Oh!
A wheelchair?
Well, that's only
for around the house.
Jeremy is much too proud
to use it in public.
Oh, poor Jeremy.
[instrumental music]
- David, it's for the best.
- 'Oh, Flo..'
Believe me,
when you get a little older
you'll understand.
But I can't imagine
not having you.
Try.
Hey, well, you're ready?
What do you say
we break the old record
and go for ten miles?
I was thinking, Jeremy
I'm not really
in the running mood today.
- You're not?
- No.
What I'd really like to do
is to curl up by a cozy fire
and get to know
each other a little bit.
Well, if that's what
you really want.
- Bye, now.
- Bye.
- Bye-bye.
- Whoo!
Oh, uh, yes. It was nice
talking to you again, Frank
Bye-bye.
Who was that, dad?
Oh...that was a wrong number.
Well, will somebody tell me
what all this is all about?
Oh, later, dad,
it's very complicated
and right now,
there's no time to explain.
- I-I've got a class.
- I have a hair appointment.
- I've gotta go to work.
- Uh, rehearsal.
- Abby?
- Tom?
Is.. Are you alright?
I-I-I'm not sure.
Abby, what month is this?
March.
For some reason it still
seems like February to me.
It's okay.
I wish you'd think
about re-joining us.
We don't even want
your father's help anymore.
We do want you.
Thanks.
I appreciate your offer.
I'm just so confused.
Well, well, look, look.
Don't decide here, okay?
Think about it.
Take your time.
We'll still be here.
Well, the band
was the only thing
I ever really felt a part of.
Did I, uh, interrupt anything?
What do you want?
Well, I thought
you might need something
uh, like a ride
to you cello lesson.
I picked up your cello
at the house.
I got it in the car.
You picked up my cello?
Well, do you want it? The ride?
Sure.
[instrumental music]
Thank you.
Oh, daddy!
[music on TV]
Well, do you feel better now
that you've gotten
everything straightened out?
Yeah, I guess.
Okay, Nicholas, get to bed.
(Abby)
Oh, you know,
it could have been worse, Tom.
Well, the kids did get
a little carried away
but at least,
it's pretty harmless stuff.
Mm. I know.
I just wish they'd be a little
less inventive when they do.
- Nicholas!
- Just a second, dad.
S-see, i-if you ask me
it's because they watch
entirely too much television.
- Come on, Tom.
- I'm telling you.
You don't realize the impact
that that thing has.
- Goodnight, dad.
- Goodnight, Nicholas.
- Goodnight, Abby.
- Goodnight, Nicholas.
- 'Goodnight, Mary.'
- 'Goodnight, Joannie.'
- 'Goodnight, Elizabeth.'
- 'Goodnight, Nancy.'
(Jeremy)
'Goodnight, Tommy.'
(Tom)
'You see what I mean.'
(Abby)
'Goodnight, Tom.'
[theme music]
05x17 - Yet Another Seven Days in February?
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The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title.
The show was modeled on the life of syndicated newspaper columnist Tom Braden, a real-life parent with eight children, who wrote a book by the same title.