You Can't Do That on Television1979
El Capitano:
[with Lisa before the firing squad] You got any last requests?
Lisa Ruddy:
No! If I ask for a gourmet meal, you will only give me some roach-infested chili beans.
El Capitano:
Mmm, correct.
Lisa Ruddy:
And if I ask for a cool drink, you will only give me some putrid, scummy drink that would give me the runs.
El Capitano:
Mm, tha-that's correct, too.
Lisa Ruddy:
And if I asked to watch television, you would give me reruns - of this show.
El Capitano:
True, but in this situation one must remain optimistic.
Lisa Ruddy:
I'm about to be shot! What hope is there?
El Capitano:
Well, look on the bright side: things can't get any worse.
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