The Powers That Be (TV Series)

Charlerella (1992)

Holland Taylor: Margaret Powers

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• Margaret Powers : Oh, for Heavens sakes, look at these windows. They're filthy, Charlotte, they must be cleaned upstairs and down.

  Charlotte : Um, no, it's supposed to snow, Ma'am.

  Margaret Powers : Well, how will we know if we can't see out the windows?

• Sen. William Franklin Powers : I'm still puzzled as to why the Brotherhood Coalition is honoring me. I mean, there are so many others who have done so much more for black people in this country than I have. Maybe I'll mention that in my speech.

  Margaret Powers : Mmm, humility, nice touch, yes. But be sure not to go on too long, dear. From what I understand, they like to get right to their dancing.

  Sen. William Franklin Powers : Now, Margaret, that is just the kind of stereotyping that the Coalition is trying to put an end to.

  Margaret Powers : Well, obviously they still have work to do!

• Margaret Powers : Well, Theodore, darling, where's your overcoat? You're going to catch your death.

  Theodore Van Horne : From your lips to...

  [he glances heavenward]