05x04 - Rick Sells His Sole
Posted: 10/19/23 06:10
[♪♪♪]
♪ 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 ♪
[♪♪♪]
Oh, no.
It's not working.
[MACHINE STOPS]
Gosh, if I stop working,
I hope you don't do that to me.
I'll call the repairman.
No, no,
not so fast, honey.
Oh, no...
What do you mean,
"Oh, no"?
Well, it's just whenever
you try to fix things,
you become...obsessed.
Obsessed!
Isn't that a little strong?
Well, I was gonna say whacko.
Hi, Kate.
What's going on?
[CHUCKLING]
The dishwasher broke
and your father is fixing it.
I don't see
what's so funny.
Dad's a very handy man
to have around.
Well...
Didn't he invent
most of the products
for Eddie Toys?
Yeah, but--
Doesn't that involve
building and developing
complex models
for mass production?
Uh...
Frankly,
I think Dad can do
whatever he sets his mind to.
How much
do you want?
Eleven bucks.
But I'll settle for .
I'm running a little low
this week.
Heh-heh-heh, where have I
heard that before?
Last week,
only then he settled for .
You know what?
Maybe you ought to do
what other kids your age do
when
they're running short.
Ask for
a bigger allowance?
No. Get a job.
A job! Edward,
he's still going to school.
Yeah!
I'm still going to school.
I'm not talking about
a "job" job.
I'm talking just about
a part time job
after school on the weekends.
Well...
You know,
sometimes, son,
I think I've made life
too easy for you, you know.
Haven't really prepared you
for the real world.
[SCOFFS]
Dad, you're not
gonna tell me
how far you had to walk
to school again?
Oh, there's nothing wrong
with that story.
A little long, maybe...
Kate.
Yeah...
I'll tell you what.
Tomorrow,
I'll talk to Personnel,
and see if we can get you
something at Eddie Toys.
But that would be nepotism.
What's nepotism?
Well...showing favoritism
to relatives.
Oh, do you mean when Dad made
you President to the company?
No.
No, son... Uh...
[CLEARS THROAT]
Now, you see, that's
completely different.
See, Kate was qualified.
[CHUCKLES]
She's very, very,
very qualified.
You know, they just opened up a
new fast food store at the mall,
Chicken on a String.
I think that would be
just right for you.
Oh, come on, guys...
I'm not gonna work at a place
where I have to wear
chicken feathers.
Look, if I have to get a job,
I can do much better than that,
thank you very much.
Job's taken, kid.
Are you sure?
Am I sure?
What do I look like?
An idiot?
It's just that
I've been looking every day
for the last week.
That long, huh?
Hey, uh,
wait a minute, uh...
They might be hiring
next door.
At the bikini shop?
No, the shoe store.
Shoe store.
So when I heard you were hiring
I rushed right down,
because this is something
I've always wanted to do.
Really?
You've had experience
in the shoe business?
Are you kidding?
I've been wearing them
for years!
Do you make jokes
like that often?
No, sir. Never!
That was the first time.
I'm sorry.
Good.
Of course
you have references.
References?
Yes,
from your last job.
Someone who can attest
to your qualifications,
your character,
dependability...
Oh. Oh, um...
Well, Edward Stratton.
Stratton... And what
did you do for Mr. Stratton?
I was his son.
I mean,
I am his son.
And he pays you
for this?
No, no, see, he pays me
to take out the trash,
rake the leaves,
wash his car...
I'm sorry, I'm looking for
someone a little older,
someone with more maturity...
experience.
I'll work for
under minimum wage.
You're hired.
[♪♪♪]
[BANGING]
Mornin', Dad.
Hey, son.
Dad?
Huh?
What's the best way
to get a promotion?
Well, in the immortal words
of your grandfather,
"You have to earn it!"
Well, let's say
you've earned it,
but your boss
doesn't notice.
Well, then you gotta take
the bull by the horn,
or in your case,
the shoe horns.
[LAUGHS]
That's 'cause
you work in a...
Dad, come on,
no jokes, okay?
I'm sorry, ahem.
What I meant is, son,
sometimes, you gotta be blunt.
If you want to get a promotion,
you gotta ask for it.
That's right.
And you know
something else?
What?
I'm not only gonna get
that promotion,
I'm gonna demand
a raise.
Yeah, why not?
Yeah!
How much you think
I should ask for?
Well, whatever
his first offer is...
Yeah?
...take it
and say, "thank you."
Thank you.
Hey, that'll show 'im.
Oh! Morning.
RICKY: Morning.
All right!
Finally, I fixed it.
I hope so.
[MACHINE RUNNING]
Ah!
[LAUGHS]
[LAUGHS]
[♪♪♪]
I'm almost finished
with that display.
Where are those As?
Got 'em.
What about the alligators?
There they are.
Not bad, not bad.
Thank you. Uh...sir,
ahem, there's something
I've been meaning to ask you
all morning.
Yes.
Well, when you first
hired me as a stock boy,
you said
it would be temporary,
and eventually you were gonna
move me up to salesman.
So?
So, I was wondering when
"eventually" might be?
I'll get back to you
on that...eventually.
But sir, I'm ready!
I really am!
'Cause I've been
watching you very closely
for the last three weeks.
You're the best.
I've been studying
under the master.
Oh, that's good.
That's very good.
But sir, I'm ready.
I'm serious.
Just give me a chance,
let me show you what I can do.
[STORE DOOR BEEPS]
I'll tell you what.
If you can sell whoever
just walked in the door.
I'll try you out
on the floor.
Oh,
thank you, sir.
You're not gonna
regret this.
Hmm.
Hey, hey...
I had to come downtown
to get this part
for the dishwasher.
Thought you might want to get
something to eat.
Sit!
What?
Sit down
and buy some shoes.
I don't need any shoes.
Yes you do, Dad.
My entire career
is in your hands.
This is for
the salesman's job.
Oh, well, uh...
How nice of you
to ask, well, uh...
What do you,
uh...recommend?
Well-- W-well,
in a casual shoe,
these loafers are
an excellent choice.
Ah.
Great construction,
superb support,
this color
goes with anything.
Well, I'll buy 'em.
Don't you wanna
try 'em on first?
Ah... Good idea.
No, you've very good.
Let me see...
You look like
a and one half, Charley.
Amazing!
Why that's incredible!
Fine young man
you've got there.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Sir, I took the liberty
of bringing out
another pair of shoes.
I thought you might
find them amusing.
[LAUGHS]
Amusing.
See, I was right.
Well, you think of
everything.
Gosh, I can't remember
when I've had a better
salesperson than you.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Let's not lay it on
so thick, okay?
There you go.
Slip it in.
There you go.
Oh, very,
very handsome.
What do you think?
Well...I don't know.
Maybe something
a little sportier--
It's perfect!
Perfect! Ah!
I'll take it. For what it is,
it's perfect, heh, heh.
Yeah.
You won't be sorry,
sir.
Oh...
We're also running a sale
on...slippers.
Hey, I do need some slippers.
I know.
I mean,
every man of distinction
has gotta have a pair
of those slippers.
Well, I'll take 'em.
In fact,
I'll take 'em all.
[CHUCKLES]
Well, it certainly
has been a pleasure
serving a customer
who appreciates quality.
Oh! Thank you.
Look, you're gonna need
some brushes and polish
to go with those loafers...
Odor eaters too. Heh, heh.
Right you are.
Add 'em up.
Maureen, please ring up
this gentleman.
Well, it's been a pleasure
serving you, sir.
Oh, the pleasure
is all mine.
Come back again
and see us.
I certainly will.
And I'll ask for you.
What's your name again?
Rick.
Rick.
Well?
Not bad. Not bad.
So come on,
do I get to sell?
Okay, okay, you can.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you
very much, sir.
Can I have my lunch now?
Why not?
You've earned it. Hey.
Take twenty minutes.
Thank you.
Come on, Dad.
Let's go to--
[CHUCKLES]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
Oh...
look at
my hands.
Don't worry, Honey,
after tonight, you'll never
have to do dishes again.
We're getting paper plates?
Hey, guys, guess what.
EDWARD: What?
Potter gave me a raise.
Oh...
Really?
Yup.
Bumped me up
to minimum wage.
Congratulations.
Especially since you two
almost blew it the other day.
I'm very proud of you,
son.
I think he's gonna promote me
to full-time salesman.
I'll be making more
on commission
than I'm making
on salary.
Terrific!
All right!
I am done!
[EXHALES]
Care to try it?
No, I've already had my shower
this morning.
Rick?
Uh... Sorry, Dad,
I've got things to do.
Suit yourselves.
[MACHINE STARTS]
[LAUGHS SMUGLY]
Oh.
RICKY:
Dad?
Thanks.
Hello. Can I help you?
Yes.
Do you think that these shoes
match my toenail polish?
I'm sorry,
what was that question again?
My toes.
Can you match them?
Oh, your toes!
Oh, absolutely!
Well, do you have these
in a size ?
If I don't,
I'll go make some.
[CHUCKLES]
Rick.
Yes, sir.
I want to talk to you.
Pardon me, sir.
There's something I've been
meaning to talk to you about
for awhile.
Oh... heh, yeah?
Well, we've been getting
busy around here,
so I've decided we could use
a new salesman.
Heh, you're not
gonna be sorry, sir.
Heh. That's why
I hired Jerry.
He's the new salesman?
That's right.
That way, you can go back to
running the stockroom.
You were doing
a terriffic job.
Don't worry. I'll keep you
at minimum wage.
But what about all
the sales commissions?
Oh, yes,
thanks for reminding me.
Would you explain to Jerry how
to figure out his commission.
Good luck, Jerry.
I won't let you down,
Uncle Perry.
Uncle?
[♪♪♪]
You still wanna
fix it yourself?
Oh, come on, Kate,
look at it this way,
if the lights
hadn't gone out,
we'd have never found out
the flashlight doesn't work.
So now what are you
going to do?
Get some new batteries.
No.
About the dishwasher.
Honey, don't worry.
I'll take care of it.
[SLAMS]
Hey, hey, take it easy
on the door, huh.
Yeah, there's only so much
your father can fix.
You didn't get
that salesman's job?
No.
Dad, I was the victim
of nephewtism.
No. That's "nepotism."
No, no, Kate,
this was "nephewtism."
Potter made his nephew
the new salesman.
Ooh, I'd be mad too,
if I were in your shoes.
Please, Kate,
I don't ever, ever
want to hear
the word "shoes."
You know, there is
a bright side to this, son.
What?
Well, this kind of thing
happens all the time
in the real world,
and now, you get a chance
to experience it firsthand.
Huh?
I think what
your father means
is that it's good
for you to find out
that life
is not always fair.
Kate, I found that out when Dad
wouldn't raise my allowance.
So, what are you
gonna do, now?
What do you think I'm gonna do?
I'm gonna quit.
You could do that.
Or--
Dad, is this the "quitters
never win" speech?
No, but if this one doesn't
work, I'll try that one.
Look, Rick, you know,
if you hang in there,
you'll probably get
the next promotion.
How? Dad, I've been demoted
back to the stockroom.
There's bound to be
other opportunities,
and that's what
this game is about,
seizing the opportunity.
He's got a point, Rick.
You gotta be in the right place
at the right time.
Course, if you don't think
you can take it...
Hey, I can take it.
You're sure?
I can take anything
they dish out.
Please. I don't ever, ever,
wanna hear the word "dish."
You missed a spot.
I can't take this.
What was that?
I said, thank you
for pointing it out.
Look, kid, if you don't
like workin--
Jerry...
Yeah.
You see that
woman over there?
Hoo-hoo!
How could I miss her?
That is Mrs. Winslow.
Now,
when I'm at the bank,
you make sure she gets
the A treatment.
Don't worry, Unc.
Her feet are in good hands.
You'd better
shape up, junior.
Mrs. Winslow?
How are you?
I'm Jerry.
Can I be of service to you?
Yes. Thank you.
I'm looking for something
in a sling back.
Sling back...
Right, uh... Yeah.
How about these?
That's a boot.
I knew that.
Just testing.
Uh, do you think you can
pick up a few of these?
Good help is so hard
to find, Mrs. Winslow.
[CHUCKLES]
May I suggest our new snakeskin
in sling back...
it would go great
with your bag.
Snakeskin sling back,
heh-heh!
Yes. That sounds
splendid, young man.
I thought
you'd like that.
If you sit,
I'll take your measurement.
No, that's won't be
necessary.
I'm a perfect
size EEE.
Got that?
Nine EEE.
Right-o, Jer!
JERRY:
Let's move it. Mrs. Winslow
doesn't have all day!
Was that size ?
Yeah, .
Like your IQ.
And get the lead out, huh?
[IMITATING, SARCASTICALLY]
"Get the lead out, huh?"
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
Wait a minute...
first...
I take a size shoes...
and put them in
box.
[CHUCKLES]
Allow me.
Heh.
Whoo!
[CLEARS THROAT]
Uh... This feels
just a little bit snug.
Are you sure you have
the right size?
Uh...yup.
Nine EEE.
but don't worry, Mrs. Winslow,
it's soft leather.
They-- They stretch
to your feet.
Here we go.
Ow! Watch it!
Are you sure
you're a size ?
Not a ?
Oh! Well, I never...
Please, lady, would you
work with me here, huh?
Push! Push!
Aah!
Mrs. Winslow,
are you all right?
Hey,
what about me?
No, I am not
all right.
This is the rudest,
most arrogant,
most obnoxious salesman
I have ever met.
That won't work here,
lady.
I'm family.
You're fired.
What?
Wait, I'm sure
we can work this out.
I just did.
You can have anything
you want in the store.
Oh, Perry.
I'll just take it
out of his last paycheck.
But... But...
Uncle Perry!
[♪♪♪]
[MACHINE RUNNING]
[EXHALES]
[KATE GASPS]
I don't believe it.
Believe,
oh, ye of little faith.
Listen to that baby hum.
Hmm... Music to your ears,
huh?
Yeah.
All fixed.
[KNOB CLICKS]
Did you get a warranty
with the new machine?
Of course.
Well, the store called
this morning.
They wanted to know if someone
would be home for delivery.
Well.
We're only using this
till I get
the other one fixed.
Sure.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[CHUCKLES]
Hey...
Hey, son.
How was work?
I was promoted back
to salesman.
Really?
Congratulations.
Thanks...
Well, see?
You decided to take me up
on my advice
about seizing
the opportunity, huh?
Yeah, I seized the opportunity,
all right.
And you were in the right place
at the right time, right?
Right.
Well, so!
You got your promotion.
Don't you feel great?
Dad,
I got Jerry fired.
You what?
Dad, I got him fired.
I sabotaged him.
How?
It doesn't matter.
I just did.
And I knew what I was doing
when I did it.
But I did it anyway.
And now I feel miserable.
Well, I should think
you would.
So would I.
And now that I've told you two,
I feel much better.
Hold it.
[SIGHS]
Are you gonna give me
another talk?
It's my life.
[♪♪♪]
Well...
I'm all done,
sir.
Could I have
my check now?
Not so fast.
Um-hm.
Um-hm.
Nah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Oh! Oh, I'll get that.
[SIGHING]
Well...
looks all right.
Thank you, sir.
Sir, there's something
I've got to tell you.
What is it?
It's about what
happened to Jerry.
Yes?
Well, you see,
it wasn't exactly his fault.
What do you mean?
[SIGHS]
The reason he couldn't get
that shoe on Mrs. Winslow
is 'cause I purposely
substituted a smaller size.
You mean you deliberately
got him fired?
You--
You could say that.
I can't tell you
how shocked I am.
I know.
But I must admit,
I find your honesty refreshing.
You do?
It's not every day
you can find an employee
with this kind of integrity.
Well, that's
very, very true.
I must say...
I'm impressed.
Thank you, sir.
Does this mean you'll be
keeping me as a salesman?
Oh, I'd love to,
if it weren't for Myron.
Who's Myron?
Another nephew.
Course, he's not
as likable as Jerry.
How do I get rid of this one?
Drive a stake
through his heart?
[♪♪♪]
Oh...
Come on, work.
[BLENDER BUTTONS CLICKING]
Something wrong?
No, nothing's wrong.
Nothing.
Everything's working
just fine.
No, it isn't.
Keep away.
Kate, give--
Keep away.
Guys, I did it.
I'm a free man.
What are you
talking about?
I quit.
A better-paying job opened up.
This time, I start in sales.
Ah!
That's fantastic!
Well, congratulations!
Where are you working?
KATE:
Yeah?
Anyone for
Chicken on a String?
[ALL LAUGHING]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
♪ 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 ♪
[♪♪♪]
Oh, no.
It's not working.
[MACHINE STOPS]
Gosh, if I stop working,
I hope you don't do that to me.
I'll call the repairman.
No, no,
not so fast, honey.
Oh, no...
What do you mean,
"Oh, no"?
Well, it's just whenever
you try to fix things,
you become...obsessed.
Obsessed!
Isn't that a little strong?
Well, I was gonna say whacko.
Hi, Kate.
What's going on?
[CHUCKLING]
The dishwasher broke
and your father is fixing it.
I don't see
what's so funny.
Dad's a very handy man
to have around.
Well...
Didn't he invent
most of the products
for Eddie Toys?
Yeah, but--
Doesn't that involve
building and developing
complex models
for mass production?
Uh...
Frankly,
I think Dad can do
whatever he sets his mind to.
How much
do you want?
Eleven bucks.
But I'll settle for .
I'm running a little low
this week.
Heh-heh-heh, where have I
heard that before?
Last week,
only then he settled for .
You know what?
Maybe you ought to do
what other kids your age do
when
they're running short.
Ask for
a bigger allowance?
No. Get a job.
A job! Edward,
he's still going to school.
Yeah!
I'm still going to school.
I'm not talking about
a "job" job.
I'm talking just about
a part time job
after school on the weekends.
Well...
You know,
sometimes, son,
I think I've made life
too easy for you, you know.
Haven't really prepared you
for the real world.
[SCOFFS]
Dad, you're not
gonna tell me
how far you had to walk
to school again?
Oh, there's nothing wrong
with that story.
A little long, maybe...
Kate.
Yeah...
I'll tell you what.
Tomorrow,
I'll talk to Personnel,
and see if we can get you
something at Eddie Toys.
But that would be nepotism.
What's nepotism?
Well...showing favoritism
to relatives.
Oh, do you mean when Dad made
you President to the company?
No.
No, son... Uh...
[CLEARS THROAT]
Now, you see, that's
completely different.
See, Kate was qualified.
[CHUCKLES]
She's very, very,
very qualified.
You know, they just opened up a
new fast food store at the mall,
Chicken on a String.
I think that would be
just right for you.
Oh, come on, guys...
I'm not gonna work at a place
where I have to wear
chicken feathers.
Look, if I have to get a job,
I can do much better than that,
thank you very much.
Job's taken, kid.
Are you sure?
Am I sure?
What do I look like?
An idiot?
It's just that
I've been looking every day
for the last week.
That long, huh?
Hey, uh,
wait a minute, uh...
They might be hiring
next door.
At the bikini shop?
No, the shoe store.
Shoe store.
So when I heard you were hiring
I rushed right down,
because this is something
I've always wanted to do.
Really?
You've had experience
in the shoe business?
Are you kidding?
I've been wearing them
for years!
Do you make jokes
like that often?
No, sir. Never!
That was the first time.
I'm sorry.
Good.
Of course
you have references.
References?
Yes,
from your last job.
Someone who can attest
to your qualifications,
your character,
dependability...
Oh. Oh, um...
Well, Edward Stratton.
Stratton... And what
did you do for Mr. Stratton?
I was his son.
I mean,
I am his son.
And he pays you
for this?
No, no, see, he pays me
to take out the trash,
rake the leaves,
wash his car...
I'm sorry, I'm looking for
someone a little older,
someone with more maturity...
experience.
I'll work for
under minimum wage.
You're hired.
[♪♪♪]
[BANGING]
Mornin', Dad.
Hey, son.
Dad?
Huh?
What's the best way
to get a promotion?
Well, in the immortal words
of your grandfather,
"You have to earn it!"
Well, let's say
you've earned it,
but your boss
doesn't notice.
Well, then you gotta take
the bull by the horn,
or in your case,
the shoe horns.
[LAUGHS]
That's 'cause
you work in a...
Dad, come on,
no jokes, okay?
I'm sorry, ahem.
What I meant is, son,
sometimes, you gotta be blunt.
If you want to get a promotion,
you gotta ask for it.
That's right.
And you know
something else?
What?
I'm not only gonna get
that promotion,
I'm gonna demand
a raise.
Yeah, why not?
Yeah!
How much you think
I should ask for?
Well, whatever
his first offer is...
Yeah?
...take it
and say, "thank you."
Thank you.
Hey, that'll show 'im.
Oh! Morning.
RICKY: Morning.
All right!
Finally, I fixed it.
I hope so.
[MACHINE RUNNING]
Ah!
[LAUGHS]
[LAUGHS]
[♪♪♪]
I'm almost finished
with that display.
Where are those As?
Got 'em.
What about the alligators?
There they are.
Not bad, not bad.
Thank you. Uh...sir,
ahem, there's something
I've been meaning to ask you
all morning.
Yes.
Well, when you first
hired me as a stock boy,
you said
it would be temporary,
and eventually you were gonna
move me up to salesman.
So?
So, I was wondering when
"eventually" might be?
I'll get back to you
on that...eventually.
But sir, I'm ready!
I really am!
'Cause I've been
watching you very closely
for the last three weeks.
You're the best.
I've been studying
under the master.
Oh, that's good.
That's very good.
But sir, I'm ready.
I'm serious.
Just give me a chance,
let me show you what I can do.
[STORE DOOR BEEPS]
I'll tell you what.
If you can sell whoever
just walked in the door.
I'll try you out
on the floor.
Oh,
thank you, sir.
You're not gonna
regret this.
Hmm.
Hey, hey...
I had to come downtown
to get this part
for the dishwasher.
Thought you might want to get
something to eat.
Sit!
What?
Sit down
and buy some shoes.
I don't need any shoes.
Yes you do, Dad.
My entire career
is in your hands.
This is for
the salesman's job.
Oh, well, uh...
How nice of you
to ask, well, uh...
What do you,
uh...recommend?
Well-- W-well,
in a casual shoe,
these loafers are
an excellent choice.
Ah.
Great construction,
superb support,
this color
goes with anything.
Well, I'll buy 'em.
Don't you wanna
try 'em on first?
Ah... Good idea.
No, you've very good.
Let me see...
You look like
a and one half, Charley.
Amazing!
Why that's incredible!
Fine young man
you've got there.
Hmm.
Hmm.
Sir, I took the liberty
of bringing out
another pair of shoes.
I thought you might
find them amusing.
[LAUGHS]
Amusing.
See, I was right.
Well, you think of
everything.
Gosh, I can't remember
when I've had a better
salesperson than you.
[CLEARS THROAT]
Let's not lay it on
so thick, okay?
There you go.
Slip it in.
There you go.
Oh, very,
very handsome.
What do you think?
Well...I don't know.
Maybe something
a little sportier--
It's perfect!
Perfect! Ah!
I'll take it. For what it is,
it's perfect, heh, heh.
Yeah.
You won't be sorry,
sir.
Oh...
We're also running a sale
on...slippers.
Hey, I do need some slippers.
I know.
I mean,
every man of distinction
has gotta have a pair
of those slippers.
Well, I'll take 'em.
In fact,
I'll take 'em all.
[CHUCKLES]
Well, it certainly
has been a pleasure
serving a customer
who appreciates quality.
Oh! Thank you.
Look, you're gonna need
some brushes and polish
to go with those loafers...
Odor eaters too. Heh, heh.
Right you are.
Add 'em up.
Maureen, please ring up
this gentleman.
Well, it's been a pleasure
serving you, sir.
Oh, the pleasure
is all mine.
Come back again
and see us.
I certainly will.
And I'll ask for you.
What's your name again?
Rick.
Rick.
Well?
Not bad. Not bad.
So come on,
do I get to sell?
Okay, okay, you can.
Oh, thank you.
Thank you
very much, sir.
Can I have my lunch now?
Why not?
You've earned it. Hey.
Take twenty minutes.
Thank you.
Come on, Dad.
Let's go to--
[CHUCKLES]
[♪♪♪]
[♪♪♪]
Oh...
look at
my hands.
Don't worry, Honey,
after tonight, you'll never
have to do dishes again.
We're getting paper plates?
Hey, guys, guess what.
EDWARD: What?
Potter gave me a raise.
Oh...
Really?
Yup.
Bumped me up
to minimum wage.
Congratulations.
Especially since you two
almost blew it the other day.
I'm very proud of you,
son.
I think he's gonna promote me
to full-time salesman.
I'll be making more
on commission
than I'm making
on salary.
Terrific!
All right!
I am done!
[EXHALES]
Care to try it?
No, I've already had my shower
this morning.
Rick?
Uh... Sorry, Dad,
I've got things to do.
Suit yourselves.
[MACHINE STARTS]
[LAUGHS SMUGLY]
Oh.
RICKY:
Dad?
Thanks.
Hello. Can I help you?
Yes.
Do you think that these shoes
match my toenail polish?
I'm sorry,
what was that question again?
My toes.
Can you match them?
Oh, your toes!
Oh, absolutely!
Well, do you have these
in a size ?
If I don't,
I'll go make some.
[CHUCKLES]
Rick.
Yes, sir.
I want to talk to you.
Pardon me, sir.
There's something I've been
meaning to talk to you about
for awhile.
Oh... heh, yeah?
Well, we've been getting
busy around here,
so I've decided we could use
a new salesman.
Heh, you're not
gonna be sorry, sir.
Heh. That's why
I hired Jerry.
He's the new salesman?
That's right.
That way, you can go back to
running the stockroom.
You were doing
a terriffic job.
Don't worry. I'll keep you
at minimum wage.
But what about all
the sales commissions?
Oh, yes,
thanks for reminding me.
Would you explain to Jerry how
to figure out his commission.
Good luck, Jerry.
I won't let you down,
Uncle Perry.
Uncle?
[♪♪♪]
You still wanna
fix it yourself?
Oh, come on, Kate,
look at it this way,
if the lights
hadn't gone out,
we'd have never found out
the flashlight doesn't work.
So now what are you
going to do?
Get some new batteries.
No.
About the dishwasher.
Honey, don't worry.
I'll take care of it.
[SLAMS]
Hey, hey, take it easy
on the door, huh.
Yeah, there's only so much
your father can fix.
You didn't get
that salesman's job?
No.
Dad, I was the victim
of nephewtism.
No. That's "nepotism."
No, no, Kate,
this was "nephewtism."
Potter made his nephew
the new salesman.
Ooh, I'd be mad too,
if I were in your shoes.
Please, Kate,
I don't ever, ever
want to hear
the word "shoes."
You know, there is
a bright side to this, son.
What?
Well, this kind of thing
happens all the time
in the real world,
and now, you get a chance
to experience it firsthand.
Huh?
I think what
your father means
is that it's good
for you to find out
that life
is not always fair.
Kate, I found that out when Dad
wouldn't raise my allowance.
So, what are you
gonna do, now?
What do you think I'm gonna do?
I'm gonna quit.
You could do that.
Or--
Dad, is this the "quitters
never win" speech?
No, but if this one doesn't
work, I'll try that one.
Look, Rick, you know,
if you hang in there,
you'll probably get
the next promotion.
How? Dad, I've been demoted
back to the stockroom.
There's bound to be
other opportunities,
and that's what
this game is about,
seizing the opportunity.
He's got a point, Rick.
You gotta be in the right place
at the right time.
Course, if you don't think
you can take it...
Hey, I can take it.
You're sure?
I can take anything
they dish out.
Please. I don't ever, ever,
wanna hear the word "dish."
You missed a spot.
I can't take this.
What was that?
I said, thank you
for pointing it out.
Look, kid, if you don't
like workin--
Jerry...
Yeah.
You see that
woman over there?
Hoo-hoo!
How could I miss her?
That is Mrs. Winslow.
Now,
when I'm at the bank,
you make sure she gets
the A treatment.
Don't worry, Unc.
Her feet are in good hands.
You'd better
shape up, junior.
Mrs. Winslow?
How are you?
I'm Jerry.
Can I be of service to you?
Yes. Thank you.
I'm looking for something
in a sling back.
Sling back...
Right, uh... Yeah.
How about these?
That's a boot.
I knew that.
Just testing.
Uh, do you think you can
pick up a few of these?
Good help is so hard
to find, Mrs. Winslow.
[CHUCKLES]
May I suggest our new snakeskin
in sling back...
it would go great
with your bag.
Snakeskin sling back,
heh-heh!
Yes. That sounds
splendid, young man.
I thought
you'd like that.
If you sit,
I'll take your measurement.
No, that's won't be
necessary.
I'm a perfect
size EEE.
Got that?
Nine EEE.
Right-o, Jer!
JERRY:
Let's move it. Mrs. Winslow
doesn't have all day!
Was that size ?
Yeah, .
Like your IQ.
And get the lead out, huh?
[IMITATING, SARCASTICALLY]
"Get the lead out, huh?"
[IN NORMAL VOICE]
Wait a minute...
first...
I take a size shoes...
and put them in
box.
[CHUCKLES]
Allow me.
Heh.
Whoo!
[CLEARS THROAT]
Uh... This feels
just a little bit snug.
Are you sure you have
the right size?
Uh...yup.
Nine EEE.
but don't worry, Mrs. Winslow,
it's soft leather.
They-- They stretch
to your feet.
Here we go.
Ow! Watch it!
Are you sure
you're a size ?
Not a ?
Oh! Well, I never...
Please, lady, would you
work with me here, huh?
Push! Push!
Aah!
Mrs. Winslow,
are you all right?
Hey,
what about me?
No, I am not
all right.
This is the rudest,
most arrogant,
most obnoxious salesman
I have ever met.
That won't work here,
lady.
I'm family.
You're fired.
What?
Wait, I'm sure
we can work this out.
I just did.
You can have anything
you want in the store.
Oh, Perry.
I'll just take it
out of his last paycheck.
But... But...
Uncle Perry!
[♪♪♪]
[MACHINE RUNNING]
[EXHALES]
[KATE GASPS]
I don't believe it.
Believe,
oh, ye of little faith.
Listen to that baby hum.
Hmm... Music to your ears,
huh?
Yeah.
All fixed.
[KNOB CLICKS]
Did you get a warranty
with the new machine?
Of course.
Well, the store called
this morning.
They wanted to know if someone
would be home for delivery.
Well.
We're only using this
till I get
the other one fixed.
Sure.
[CLEARS THROAT]
[CHUCKLES]
Hey...
Hey, son.
How was work?
I was promoted back
to salesman.
Really?
Congratulations.
Thanks...
Well, see?
You decided to take me up
on my advice
about seizing
the opportunity, huh?
Yeah, I seized the opportunity,
all right.
And you were in the right place
at the right time, right?
Right.
Well, so!
You got your promotion.
Don't you feel great?
Dad,
I got Jerry fired.
You what?
Dad, I got him fired.
I sabotaged him.
How?
It doesn't matter.
I just did.
And I knew what I was doing
when I did it.
But I did it anyway.
And now I feel miserable.
Well, I should think
you would.
So would I.
And now that I've told you two,
I feel much better.
Hold it.
[SIGHS]
Are you gonna give me
another talk?
It's my life.
[♪♪♪]
Well...
I'm all done,
sir.
Could I have
my check now?
Not so fast.
Um-hm.
Um-hm.
Nah-ah-ah-ah-ah!
Oh! Oh, I'll get that.
[SIGHING]
Well...
looks all right.
Thank you, sir.
Sir, there's something
I've got to tell you.
What is it?
It's about what
happened to Jerry.
Yes?
Well, you see,
it wasn't exactly his fault.
What do you mean?
[SIGHS]
The reason he couldn't get
that shoe on Mrs. Winslow
is 'cause I purposely
substituted a smaller size.
You mean you deliberately
got him fired?
You--
You could say that.
I can't tell you
how shocked I am.
I know.
But I must admit,
I find your honesty refreshing.
You do?
It's not every day
you can find an employee
with this kind of integrity.
Well, that's
very, very true.
I must say...
I'm impressed.
Thank you, sir.
Does this mean you'll be
keeping me as a salesman?
Oh, I'd love to,
if it weren't for Myron.
Who's Myron?
Another nephew.
Course, he's not
as likable as Jerry.
How do I get rid of this one?
Drive a stake
through his heart?
[♪♪♪]
Oh...
Come on, work.
[BLENDER BUTTONS CLICKING]
Something wrong?
No, nothing's wrong.
Nothing.
Everything's working
just fine.
No, it isn't.
Keep away.
Kate, give--
Keep away.
Guys, I did it.
I'm a free man.
What are you
talking about?
I quit.
A better-paying job opened up.
This time, I start in sales.
Ah!
That's fantastic!
Well, congratulations!
Where are you working?
KATE:
Yeah?
Anyone for
Chicken on a String?
[ALL LAUGHING]
[♪♪♪]
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