The Rockford Files1974

Evelyn 'Angel' Martin:
[Jim and Angel go catch Marty Golden's act at Kasajian's sleazy comedy joint, and Angel here's they're going to open the mike, with the winner getting $200. Angel hustle's Jim out, and jumps on stage, and starts his 'comedy routine] Hey, hey, hey, hey, how do you like it so far? I'm so glad to see all of you here tonight. I love playing a prison; it's a captive audience. You notice how polite it is in a prison. All day long when you go by the wardens office, there is prisoners coming out, and they're going; 'pardon me, pardon me, pardon me.' [to the drummer] Hey, could I have a little help over there? [Drummer gives a single 'timpani'] I knew a guy on the "D" block, pathetic case Guy, all of his life, he wanted to be a tree surgeon, but he kept fainting at the sight of sap. [Explaining the punch line to the audience] Sap. Sap. [Sleazy chuckle] H-e-h-ey! Then, I knew this prisoner whose lawyer came to see him in the prison. The lawyer said, "everything is terrific. We got everything under control. I got a big pitch going with the parole board, and I have some very close connections with the governor. But, in the meantime, try and escape.' [Angel chuckles, and tries to look for anyone laughing in the audience] Escape? Escape.