Silver Spoons, Season 1

Ricky:
I don't think this doctor and nurse were really in love. I mean, during the whole thing, she never stopped reading The Wall Street Journal!

Edward:
I think you may have the idea. See, son, movies like that reduce lovemaking to purely physical, mechanical acts... and, in my opinion, they put down women... treat them like mindless sex objects.

Ricky:
Why do we get these movies on our TV?

Edward:
Well... it comes with the cable service. See, I ordered the cable service because I want to see... recent movies without commercials. And to my surprise, they... they also broadcast these skin flicks! I-I have no choice... if I want to watch a decent movie, then I just have to order these... these movies at the same time!... Are you buying this?

Ricky:
Dad, you're a grownup... I guess you can watch whatever you want!

Edward:
Yes, I can, son, but I don't choose to watch movies like this... and until you're old enough to make your own decisions, I won't allow you to watch 'em either. Is that understood?

Ricky:
That's understood.

[Ricky and Edward hug]

Edward:
Let's get some sleep.

Ricky:
Dad? Thanks for talking to me about this.

Edward:
Well, thanks for listening.

Ricky:
And thanks for being so open.

Edward:
Thanks for coming to me and telling me about it.

Ricky:
And thanks for not grounding me!

Edward:
Nice try, Rick.

Ricky:
[sheepish grin] Thanks!

Edward:
Uh, son, you forgot to give me back my keys.

Ricky:
Would you believe I lost it?

Edward:
Another nice try.

Ricky:
Thanks!