L.A. Law (TV Series)
Whistle Stop (1994)
Larry Drake: Benny Stulwicz
Quotes
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[Back from the honeymoon, Law Messenger Benny Stulwicz is doing the paperwork for the file. But someone's here arrived as a guest]
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : Uh, excuse me. I'm looking for Ms. Iannello.
Benny Stulwicz : Oh, uh, she's over there.
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : Thanks.
Denise Iannello : [Denise as Secretary on the phone] Okay. Yeah, I got to go. I'll tell him you can call me. Okay, bye-bye.
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : Hi, I'm here about the copier.
Denise Iannello : I thought you come yesterday.
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : Yeah, I know and I'm sorry. I was hung up on traffic most of the afternoon.
Denise Iannello : Hmm. Well, somebody could have called.
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : They didn't call you?
Denise Iannello : No. Nobody calls.
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : I apologize. But...
Denise Iannello : Have you been here before?
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : No. Never.
Denise Iannello : Oh, Benny, can you show this gentleman where the copier is?
Benny Stulwicz : Oh, sure.
Denise Iannello : Thank you.
Chet Hickey, Copier Serviceman #1 : Thank you.
[Benny will take Chet Hickey to find the copier. Chet is whistling]
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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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[Here at the office, Leland is taking his medicine pills and drink water. Opening the door is Douglas]
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : You wanted to see me?
Leland McKenzie : Uh, yeah. Rosenstile is set for the 17th?
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Uh, I believe so.
Leland McKenzie : I don't want any more continuances in that case. Whoever's going to handle it, I want it to go forward.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Will do.
Leland McKenzie : Also, I have to go into the hospital in a week or so. I'm not sure the exact date.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : What's it for?
Leland McKenzie : I was in getting my prostate examined. My internist found something.
Benny Stulwicz : Your secretary in there, and she said you had to sign this before I give to the messenger.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Could you wait outside, Benny, please?
Benny Stulwicz : He said he's parked downstairs in the circle.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : It doesn't matter, Benny. Wait outside.
Leland McKenzie : I will just be a minute, Benny.
Benny Stulwicz : OK.
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Douglas Brackman, Jr. : [Benny will wait. And closed the door] Oh, my God, Leland.
Leland McKenzie : I don't want any visitors when I'm in that hospital.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : OK.
Leland McKenzie : The Bradshaw arbitration is scheduled for that week. I'll need for you to take over.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Fine.
Leland McKenzie : Well, that's about it. I'll keep you posted.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : How does it look, Leland?
Leland McKenzie : Oh, we won't know until after the surgery.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Is there anything I can do?
Leland McKenzie : No. Try not to lose the Bradshaw. Would you ask Benny to come in?
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : OK.
[Douglas opens the door and bring Benny to come into the office]
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Benny.
Benny Stulwicz : Can I come in now?
Leland McKenzie : Yes, you may.
[Benny gives the paper file and handover to Leland at his desk and signed it]
Leland McKenzie : Yeah.
[Benny whistling. And Leland handed the paper file back to Benny]
Leland McKenzie : Thank you.
Benny Stulwicz : Is everything OK?
Leland McKenzie : [Leland takes off his eyeglasses] Everything's fine.
Benny Stulwicz : Yeah, you-- you want me to close the door?
Leland McKenzie : If you would.
[Benny leaves and closed the door. Leland is silent for the moment. He's holding his eyeglasses and looking up the window and it's raining outside. And it's almost next week the final cases at law]