The Jack Benny Program1950

[Jack is convinced he can steal an upcoming leading role, which has already been promised to Vincent Price]

Jack Benny:
It looks as though I'm going to take your place in this picture.

Vincent Price:
You're taking my place? Oh, that's ridiculous, old boy.

Jack Benny:
Oh, no it isn't. You see, at rehearsal tonight you and I are both going to read the parts, and, uh, the best man will win.

Vincent Price:
The, uh, *best* man?

Jack Benny:
Yes.

Vincent Price:
Mr. Benny, when two people are involved in a statement, the comparative is used. You don't say 'the best man will win', you say 'the better man will win'.

Jack Benny:
Oh.

Vincent Price:
But when three or more people are involved, then the word 'best' is the correct adjective.

Jack Benny:
I see.

Vincent Price:
So, before we compete for this part, Mr. Benny, it might be well if you first learned to speak English.