L.A. Law (TV Series)
Whistle Stop (1994)
Alan Rosenberg: Eli Levinson
Quotes
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Leland McKenzie : And he went down to the police station to make what he thought was a routine statement. They arrested him for murder.
Stuart Markowitz : And he didn't tell you any more than that?
Leland McKenzie : No, not on the phone.
Jonathan Rollins : This is unbelievable.
Patrick Flanagan : Has a bail hearing been set?
Leland McKenzie : The DA's office is playing games. I'm going there this morning to see Holzman.
Jane Halliday : You mean he might have to spend the night in jail?
Leland McKenzie : It is a distinct possibility.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Once it's set, Ann, can you handle the bail hearing?
Ann Kelsey : Sure, the only problem is they won't be able to talk to Arnie till this afternoon. I'm in court all morning.
Jane Halliday : I'll - I'll go talk to him.
Leland McKenzie : Jonathan, you should talk to the police. Find out the names of all the officers involved, get as much as you can.
Jonathan Rollins : Right.
Stuart Markowitz : We may also need the services of a private investigator.
Eli Levinson : I'll call Jinx.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : All of Arnold's active clients need to be contacted, reassured, and, signed to other members of the firm until Arnold is available again.
Leland McKenzie : You and I should make those calls, Douglas.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : And under no circumstances should anyone talk to the press. We'll issue a short statement emphasizing our support and belief in Arnold's innocence.
Patrick Flanagan : I can do that. I have some contact with the LA Times.
Stuart Markowitz : I'll talk to the office staff.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Good.
[Douglas has closed his gold hunter case pocket watch that the time is up]
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[Back at the 444 Plaza Building in Los Angeles, Benny is whistling while he get his cup of coffee out from the microwave and have his sandwich and potato chips ready to eat for lunch]
Jane Halliday : Thank you.
Denise Iannello : Benny, have you seen Chet, the Copier guy?
Benny Stulwicz : I don't think he's been here today.
Denise Iannello : Oh. I feel bad.
Eli Levinson : How come?
Denise Iannello : Uh, because this guy was whistling, we got him a nurse, I told him to stop.
Jane Halliday : So, why do you feel bad?
Denise Iannello : Huh? I don't know, I guess I was a little harsh. Right?
Benny Stulwicz : I don't know.
Jane Halliday : Was he obnoxious?
Denise Iannello : [Scoffs] No, not really, when the guy was just whistling.
Benny Stulwicz : I don't like this lip come.
Denise Iannello : [Clears throat] More guilt?
Eli Levinson : Is he coming back?
Denise Iannello : I assume so, I mean I don't think he's finish programming the copier.
Eli Levinson : So, when he comes back, tell him you're sorry.
Denise Iannello : Hmm. Is that absolutely necessary?
Eli Levinson : No.
Jane Halliday : It's really up to you.
Denise Iannello : [sighs] Should have known better than to answer so were youse.
[Denise opening the refrigerator to get something]
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Jinx Baldasseri : Okay. I'll put a tail on him starting tonight.
Ann Kelsey : We have to be prepared for the possibility if he's leaving the country.
Leland McKenzie : Yes, at this point, there's nothing we can do to prevent that. So practice movements.
Jinx Baldasseri : Hmm. That I can do.
Eli Levinson : Are we looking into any of her other clients?
Jinx Baldasseri : I'm gonna talk to some others girls, see if I could start piecing together a list.
Jane Halliday : You think it was Frank, though?
Arnie Becker : Yes, I do.
Leland McKenzie : Well, until we have something definite, we mustn't overlook anything.
Arnie Becker : I wanna ride along with you when you tell him.
Ann Kelsey : What for?
Arnie Becker : 'Cause I wanna watch him with my own eyes.
Jinx Baldasseri : What is it you think all of a sudden when I wanna miss something?
Arnie Becker : Jinx, if I can gain some insight by riding along with you and thereby system my own defense, I think it's probably time well spent.
Jinx Baldasseri : I'll be in front of the building at 5:30 p.m.
Eli Levinson : I guess there's no reason for me to come along in that case.
Jinx Baldasseri : Was there ever?
[Jinx will be back. Eli will be prepared to be there with Arnie]
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Eli Levinson : Remember Gene Hackman, The French Connection? He was on the street, eating pizza, drink coffee, or Fernando Rey with a restaurant. Remember that?
Arnie Becker : What's he doing in there?
Jinx Baldasseri : He's finding magazines.
Arnie Becker : He's taking this sweet time.
Eli Levinson : Would it be out of the question for me over there to buy magazine?
Jinx Baldasseri : Completely out of the question. I have an idea. Why don't you boys go home and I gonna bring a full report in the morning.
[Taking pictures of Frank Askoff at the newsstand]
Arnie Becker : I got to use the bathroom.
Jinx Baldasseri : There's a bar half a block off and try not to let him see you.
[Arnie will be back]
Eli Levinson : Boy, you really knew where it was kind of thing, don't you?
Jinx Baldasseri : Why are you here, Eli?
Eli Levinson : I told you I want to keep an eye on Arnie.
Jinx Baldasseri : Right. I want you to tell me the real reason.
Eli Levinson : What if I said I hope to rekindle the spark used to be there between us?
Jinx Baldasseri : I'd say it's an unfailing entertainment to do.
Eli Levinson : That's all right. I've managed to lay a foundation is that rekindle occur the later date. I've accomplished something. Have I done that?
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[Checking it out]
Arnie Becker : What's he doing? Oh, my god.
Jinx Baldasseri : That's what he was doing.
[Jinx taking the photograph with a camera]
Eli Levinson : Do you have any inc lint of this?
Arnie Becker : No.
[Taking another picture. Arnie gets to check somebody in the car of Frank Askoff]
Eli Levinson : Arnie, where are you going?
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Eli Levinson : That was great. Thanks.
Ann Kelsey : He's in with Arnie.
[There's someone here to see them. They going to questioning Frank Askoff]
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Frank Askoff : So after I took off last night, I just drove just pretty much through instinct to the house that I had lived in for the past 22 years. And Vivian allowed me to come in. I proceeded to tell her the truth.
Vivian Askoff : It was quite a night.
Frank Askoff : I always thought that if you're smart enough, you could hide almost anything. But-- but that's proven not to be the case.
Arnie Becker : Why did you kill her, Frank?
Frank Askoff : Look I didn't start out intending to. I-- I went over there to try to make a deal with her.
Arnie Becker : That's what I was going over there for.
Frank Askoff : Yeah, I know, but your heart wasn't in it. I just thought that I could do it better.
Ann Kelsey : Why did you kill her?
Frank Askoff : I realize I couldn't trust her. I mean, no matter how much money I paid her, I-- it seemed that there'd always be that chance that-- that my secret would get out. And realize that, I panicked. I, um, I put my hands on the throat.
[sighs]
Frank Askoff : Before I knew what I was doing, I'd strangled her.
[Ann turned to Eli]
Eli Levinson : Now what?
Frank Askoff : Now I turn myself in.
Arnie Becker : You wanna have a lawyer with you when you do that.
Vivian Askoff : Can any of you represent him?
Ann Kelsey : No. No one here can represent him.
Arnie Becker : We'll find your lawyer.
Frank Askoff : Good. I think I wanna go home now and change my clothes before I get down there.
[Frank owe Arnie an apology]
Frank Askoff : Arnie, I'm sorry for what I put you through. I'm really sorry.
Arnie Becker : Good luck, Frank.
Frank Askoff : Thanks.
[Vivian will take her forgiven husband Frank outside. They sure fool with the wrong guy. Eli comforts Arnie Becker and cleared his name. He was framed for murder]
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[Arnie heading to see Frank in the car]
Eli Levinson : Arnie!
Arnie Becker : [Knocking on the window] Wanna roll down your window, Frank?
Frank Askoff : What do you want?
Arnie Becker : You and I need to have a little chat.
Young Man : Who's that?
Frank Askoff : [Stammering] Just someone I know.
Arnie Becker : Yes, someone who doesn't want to go to prison for committing a murder you and I both know that I didn't commit.
Frank Askoff : Look...
Young Man : Bye.
[the Young Man gets out of the car and leaves]
Frank Askoff : What do you want, Arnie?
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Arnie Becker : Look, would you two go back to the car for a minute?
Eli Levinson : This is not the way to go about...
Arnie Becker : Just give me a minute!
[They'll be back in a minute]