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  LESSON 1 I'D LIKE TO MEET JEFF BENNETT.

SCENE ONE: THE CONTROL ROOM

LINDA: We need an actor, Steven. We need a good actor to star in the new show with Mary Beth.
STEVEN: What about this one? I worked with him last year. He's good.
LINDA: No. His hair's too long.
STEVEN: He can cut his hair.
LINDA: He's wrong for the part.
STEVEN: Linda, we have to pick an actor. We're going to start work next week.
How about this one? He has a lot of experience.
LINDA: Mmmm . . . no. I'm sorry, Steven, but this is an important role. And WEFL needs better ratings. We have to pick the right actor.
STEVEN: I understand. Linda, I want you to think about these two again. I know both of them. They're excellent actors.
LINDA: I like the older one.
STEVEN: This one.
LINDA: Yes, because the actor has to be older than Mary Beth, and he has to be taller than she is.
STEVEN: Nope. He's too short. He's an inch shorter.
LINDA: Then he's not right for the role.
STEVEN: The last one. I guess he's better.
LINDA: Ummm . . . I don't know.
LINDA: I like him.
STEVEN: Jeff Bennett.
LINDA: Why not? I think he's handsome. And he's tall. He's taller than Mary Beth. He has it all.
STEVEN: Well, he doesn't have much experience.
MIKE: Hi, Linda, Steven.
LINDA: Oh, hi, Mike. You two are going to be working together. Steven's the director on our new show.
MIKE: "Murder at Midnight"? Great, I'm going to be the cameraman on that.
STEVEN: Good.
LINDA: Mike, we can't decide. Which one do you like better?
MIKE: For which role?
LINDA: The starring role.
MIKE: Well, this guy looks bigger.
LINDA: Bigger? You mean heavier?
MIKE: Yeah. He's too fat.
LINDA: Then you like this actor better.
MIKE: Right. I know this guy. He's a good actor. I know his work. See those eyes?
It's the eyes that show emotion. His face is perfect for television.
STEVEN: Well. Thanks for the advice.
MIKE: Anytime. See you later.
LINDA: Thanks, Mike.
STEVEN: So, we have two choices. What do you think?
LINDA: I'd like to meet Jeff Bennett. Then we can make a decision.
STEVEN: Jeff is in New York. I'm going to call him right now. Maybe he can come in tomorrow.
LINDA: Good.

LESSON 2 BUT HE HAS EVERYTHING ELSE.

SCENES ONE & TWO: THE STUDIO AND THE CONTROL ROOM

STEVEN: Hi, Jeff. How are you today?
EFF: Oh, Uh. . . fine. I'm fine.
LINDA: He seems nervous.
STEVEN: No need to be nervous , Jeff. We're just going to talk for a few minutes. Why don't you take a seat?
LINDA: I think he's handsome. The female viewers are going to love him.
STEVEN: I agree. He's good-looking. I'd like to ask you a few questions.
JEFF: Oh. Sure. I love questions. Great.
STEVEN: Can you sing, Jeff?
JEFF: Can I sing? I didn't know this show had any singing.
STEVEN: It doesn't. I just want to know about your experience.
JEFF: Oh, yeah. Yes, I can sing. I took five years of voice lessons . LINDA: He does have a good voice.
STEVEN: Can you dance?
JEFF: Yes. I was in a musical show last summer.
STEVEN: Are you more interested in theater or in television?
JEFF: I'm more interested in television. Definitely.
STEVEN: Jeff, do you have more experience in television or in theater?
JEFF: Well, I have more experience in theater. But I did a TV show for KNEB.STEVEN: In Los Angeles?
JEFF: Yes. I lived in Los Angeles, oh, two years ago. I didn't want to stay there. I like New York better. It's more exciting than Los Angeles.
LINDA: I know he doesn't have much experience. But he has everything else. He's more energetic , he's more intelligent, he's more talented.
STEVEN: And he's more nervous . Linda, I think we're taking a chance on this guy.
LINDA: I disagree. Oh, Steven, just look at that face! He's more photogenic than any of the other actors.
STEVEN: All right. . . All right.
LINDA: What do you think of Stamford?
JEFF: I love Stamford. I grew up here, you know.
STEVEN: No, I didn't know that. How would you compare New York with Stamford?
JEFF: Well, New York is more interesting, but it's also more expensive, more crowded. When you're trying to sleep, you find out it's much noisier.
Stamford is much more beautiful than New York. And the people are much friendlier.
STEVEN: Well, I hope you think Linda and I are friendly too, since we're going to be working together.
LINDA: You have the role, Jeff. Welcome to
JEFF: Terrific! I can't wait to get started!

LESSON 3 THIS NEW JOB IS MY BIG BREAK.
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SCENE ONE: THE BENNETT FAMILY KITCHEN
JEFF: That was a good dinner, Mom.
MRS. BENNETT: I'm sorry your dad isn't here. But now you can come home more often, Jeff. We're a family again.
JEFF: I guess so. Can I help with the dishes?
MRS. BENNETT: Oh, I can wash those later.
JEFF: OK.
MRS. BENNETT: How are you going to get from New York to Stamford every day, now that you're working here?
JEFF: Oh, I'm going to give up my apartment in New York.
MRS. BENNETT: And get one in Stamford?
JEFF: Sure, I want to be near my job.
MRS. BENNETT: Where are you planning to live? There are some nice apartment buildings nearby. . . over on Baker Street.
JEFF: I think I can find something closer to WEFL. I may as well live close to work.
MRS. BENNETT: Well, rents out here are certainly lower than rents in New York.
JEFF: Mother, I make much more money now.
MRS. BENNETT: Good. Then you aren't going to end up in another old building like the one in New York.
JEFF: I think I can get a nicer apartment.
MRS. BENNETT: This new job-how long will it last? I just hope this is a better idea than your move to Los Angeles. You didn't like it there.
JEFF: I hope so too, Mom.
MRS. BENNETT: I know you're going to be successful.
JEFF: It's my first starring role. But this show is going to be a hit. If I stay, I can make good money and I'm going to get bigger roles in the future. I know it.
MRS. BENNETT: Are you going to work all the time, or are you going to have time to meet people?
JEFF: You mean, am I going to have time to meet girlfriends?
MRS. BENNETT: Well. . .
JEFF: Living closer to work will give me more free time. Anyway, it's easier to meet girls here than in New York.
MRS. BENNETT: Good.

SCENE TWO: THE STUDIO

JEFF: This new job is my big break. It's a bigger role than anything I had in New York.
And it's more exciting role than anything I had in Los Angeles. This is my chance to make it big in television.
I want my parents to be proud of me. I think I can do a good job.
But I'm the star, and I'm a little scared. Steven Winn - I don't know what he thinks of me.
But Linda Marino - she's friendlier than he is. And more helpful. I'm going to like working with her.
Actually, I think I'm going to like working with everyone here.

LESSON4 IS THAT THE TALLEST BUILDING IN TOWN NOW?

SCENE ONE: DOWNTOWN STAMFORD

AMY: Jeff! Jeff Bennett! Jeff! I thought that was you. I didn't know you were back in town. I'm Amy Monroe. You went out with my sister.
JEFF: Oh, Amy Monroe! Of course.
AMY: The last time I saw you was in high school. You were always more interested in talking to my sister, anyway.
JEFF: How's your sister these days?
AMY: Oh, she's fine.
JEFF: Is she married?
AMY: Oh, yeah. Three kids and everything. The youngest is just two years old. And the oldest is six now. You know, her husband is very successful. He's the best lawyer in town. And you?
JEFF: I move around a lot. You know, the life of an actor. Los Angeles, New York. . . But this job came along, so I'm going to stay in Stamford for a while.
AMY: Really? What are you doing?
JEFF: I'm in a new TV show.
AMY: Oh, yeah?
AMY: That's exciting, Jeff! What's it about?
JEFF: It's a mystery show. I'm the star.
AMY: Oh, I love it. I can't wait to see it.
JEFF: So, what are you doing these days?
AMY: I work in that building. On the top floor.
JEFF: Is that the tallest building in town now?
AMY: No, the Fairchild Hotel is the tallest. Eighteen stories, and a restaurant on top. It's the nicest restaurant in Stamford.
JEFF: That's good to know.
AMY: Well, I'm glad I ran into you.
JEFF: Maybe we can get together again.
AMY: Sure.
JEFF: Can I call you? Are you in the phone book?
AMY: Yeah, that would be nice.
JEFF: I'll give you a call.

LESSON 5 THAT'S THE MOST CONVENIENT LOCATION.

SCENE ONE: A BASKETBALL COURT

MIKE: Just like old times.
JEFF: You're pretty fast on your feet - for an old guy.
MIKE: Hey, watch it! I was the best basketball player at Stamford High School.
JEFF: My brother always said you wanted to be a one-man team.
MIKE: Only in my dreams, Jeff. Only in my dreams. Your brother was a good player too. Of course, it was easy for him. He was the tallest guy in the school.
JEFF: I learned a lot from him.
MIKE: And nothing from me, huh?
JEFF: Where do you live now, Mike?
MIKE: We live outside of town, near the Merritt Parkway.
JEFF: How far is that from here?
MIKE: About nine miles.
JEFF: A long drive.
MIKE: Have you found an apartment?
JEFF: No. I'm going to start looking for an apartment this week. Any advice?
MIKE: Well, the most popular part of town is out near the Parkway, where I live. But you probably want to live closer to work.
JEFF: Maybe I should live downtown. That's the most convenient location. And I'd be close to the nightlife.
MIKE: We don't have the most exciting nightlife, you know. This isn't New York.
JEFF: It's different, that's for sure.
MIKE: There's that new apartment building on Bedford Street. Bedford Manor. It's very nice. But it's probably the most expensive building downtown.
JEFF: I don't want to spend a lot of money. . . What about this neighborhood? I see some apartment buildings over there.
MIKE: That's Oak Street. It's not the most beautiful street in town, but it's nice.
JEFF: Well, I should look at the apartment listings in the newspaper.
MIKE: How are you getting along with Linda?
EFF: I like her, I think she's happy she picked me. She gives me a big smile every time she sees me.
MIKE: How about Steven?
JEFF: I'm not sure how to deal with him.
MIKE: Everyone respects him. He does good work.
JEFF: I don't think he wanted me for this role.
JEFF: I don't think he wanted me for this role.
MIKE: You don't know that, Steven's just moody. I mean, he doesn't always explain things well.
EFF: Great.
MIKE: Maybe you should ask him a lot of questions when you're in rehearsal. Be sure you know what he wants.
JEFF: Ask questions. OK. But I feel like I'm a student again.
MIKE: Come on, it's not that bad. You're going to do fine. I know it.
JEFF: I know it too.
MIKE: Look at that piece of junk. No TV star drives a car like that.
JEFF: I guess you're right. Time for a trip to the car dealer.


SCENE TWO: A CAR DEALER'S LOT

CAR SALESMAN : Are you looking for a new car? Then come on over to Stamford Auto. You can count on us for the car you're looking for.
Just look at these cars. This station wagon is the most practical car you can find.
We have luxury cars. This one is the most elegant on our lot. Here's a sports car -the most exciting car in America.
What's that? You're looking for a good price? Well, you don't have to pay through the nose at Stamford Auto.
We have the lowest prices in town, and we're ready to make a deal. How far do you have to go to find great cars at great prices?
Not far. We're on the turnpike, just two miles from downtown. See you this weekend - at Stamford Auto.

LESSON 6   IS THIS THE BEST WE CAN DO?

SCENE ONE: THE STUDIO
STEVEN: Yes. Come over here, please.
STEVEN: Stand there. Like that. Good.
STEVEN: That's not bad, but I want the nicest sweater you have. That's nice.
RITA: Do you like this one at all?
STEVEN: Ugh, no, no. It's ugly.
JEFF: Rita spent all weekend shopping for that sweater. And you think it's the worst sweater of all.
STEVEN: Oh. Take it back. I'm sorry, Rita. That sweater's just not right for television.
RITA: OK. So, the second sweater is the best?
JEFF: Steven, do you really want me to wear a sweater? I think my character should wear something else. . . like a jacket and tie. He's a detective, after all.
STEVEN: Your character only works as a detective in his free time. Remember? He's a reporter, an ordinary gay. He should wear ordinary clothes.
JEFF: I see.
STEVEN: That skirt looks a little short. Do you have anything longer?
RITA: No. That's the longest skirt we have.
MARY BETH: I think looks good, Steven.
STEVEN: And what about this blouse? Is this the best we can do?
RITA: There's this. . . or this. I like the white blouse.
MARY BETH: It's too plain. Do you have anything fancier?
STEVEN: We're done with you two, then. Thank you.
JEFF: You're welcome.


SCENE TWO: ANOTHER PART OF THE STUDIO

MARY BETH: You know, I saw you on stage once in New York. In The Longest Night. I thought you were excellent.
JEFF: Well, thanks. I liked that script.
MARY BETH: That was the best play I saw all year. You were very lucky.
JEFF: Thanks.
MARY BETH: Of all the shows I've done, this one has the shortest work schedule.
We hardly have time to rehearse. And Steven gets very tense when he doesn't have much time. Watch out.
JEFF: Vacation photos?
MARY BETH: What? These? Oh, these are just baby pictures.
JEFF: Your baby?
MARY BETH: Yes. But these are the worst ones.
JEFF: I'd really like to see them.
MARY BETH: They're old. From weeks ago.
JEFF: These are great. Isn't that the cutest baby? Those are the biggest eyes.
MARY BETH: She's six months now. Isn't that the nicest smile? She's such a happy baby. . . and so quiet. I hated to go back to work.
JEFF: That must be the hardest thing about being a parent. Leaving them. Even for a minute.
MARY BETH: I miss her during the day.
JEFF: She's the most beautiful baby. You must be the proudest mother in Stamford.

LESSON 7 THAT'S YOURS, CHARLES.

SCENE ONE: THE STUDIO

RITA: Here we are. Here we are.
MARY BETH: You're late.
CHARLES : OK, who gets what? Cheese sandwich?
CHARLES : These are all mine. . . Salad?
RITA: That's hers.
CHARLES : Chicken sandwich? Whose is this?
RITA: That's yours, Charles.
CHARLES : Oh, of course.
CHARLES : Diet soda?
MARY BETH: Those are ours.
CHARLES : For you. . . And coffee for me. Oh, there's a pizza here. Whose is it?
RITA: Didn't you get something for Steven and Linda?
CHARLES : Oh, yeah. The pizza's theirs.
CHARLES : Is your hair getting gray, Mike?
MIKE: It's darker than yours.
CHARLES : It had to be gray for a movie role out in Denver. Wonderful, wonderful place in the mountains.
RITA: Are you sorry to come back?
CHARLES : Oh, no. I like to do a movie now and then, just for a change. But I'm happy to be here in Stamford. Then I can sleep in my own bed every night.
MIKE: I see you like the food here too.
CHARLES : You auditioned for a movie in New York, didn't you? What happened with that? I thought the part was yours.
MARY BETH: I thought the part was mine too, but they had their own ideas. They wanted the blonde.
CHARLES : I'm sorry to hear that.
RITA: You're happy with our new show, aren't you?
MARY BETH: Oh, yes. And it's a good role, so I can't complain about my part.
CHARLES : What about this new actor, Jeff Bennett? Do you know him?
MARY BETH: He's kind of new to television, but he'll be OK. He's very nice. You should get to know him.


SCENE TWO: ANOTHER PART OF THE STUDIO
MARY BETH: The truth is, I'm really disappointed about that movie. The role was exactly right for me. . . Right now I have this new television show to work on.
And we have a new actor working with us - Jeff Bennett. It's his first starring role.
I know how to do my role, but maybe he's going to need help with his.
Maybe I can give him some advice. I think he's a nice guy. I hope he's a success.

LESSON 8 SHE'S AS BEAUTIFUL AS HER MOTHER.

SCENE ONE: THE MAKEUP ROOM

MARY BETH: Where's Rita?
JEFF: She'll be back in a minute.
MARY BETH: You look happy today.
JEFF: I found an apartment.
MARY BETH: Great! How far is it from the studio?
JEFF: It's about a mile from here. On Eighth Street. MARY BETH: Good. How many rooms?
JEFF: A bedroom, a kitchen, and a living room with a terrace?
MARY BETH: Uh-huh. Did you get a good price?
JEFF: Yes. Rents just aren't as high as in New York. Oh, and it's very convenient. There's a garage underneath the building.
MARY BETH: Hmm. That's different from ours. We have a parking lot. But at least it's right outside our door. Well, congratulations. It sounds nice.
JEFF: Thanks.
RITA: Congratulations? Did I miss something?
MARY BETH: Jeff found an apartment.
RITA: Really! Good for you! Tell me all about it.
JEFF: Well, it's a one-bedroom. . .
RITA: Where is it?
JEFF: It's on Eighth Street.
RITA: That's the same street as mine! Looks like we're going to be neighbors. What's the address?
JEFF: Three twenty-one Eighth.
RITA: That's my address! We live in the same building! Oh, that's wonderful! Is your apartment the same size as mine?
JEFF: Well, it's a one-bedroom. . .
RITA: Oh, you have to come over for dinner! What apartment are you in?
JEFF: Four-B.
RITA: Well, that's a different floor from mine, but-oh, we're going to be such good neighbors!
JEFF: Yeah.
RITA: I moved there ten years ago. I think I moved in the year I came to WEFL. . . Oh, say, are those pictures of your new baby?
MARY BETH: What? These? Uh, yeah. And my three-year-old son.
RITA: Oh, good. Can I see them?
MARY BETH: Oh, you saw these already.
RITA: No, no, no!
MARY BETH: They're just old ones.
RITA: Give them to me.
RITA: Oh, just look at those eyes! She's certainly different from your first baby. Your first baby wasn't as healthy as this one. . . But look at him now!
JEFF: Look at the expression on her face. She looks like her mother.
RITA: Yes. A beautiful baby. She's as beautiful as her mother.

LESSON9 JEFF, BE AS CALM AS YOU CAN.


SCENE ONE: STUDIO-THE MUSEUM OFFICE SET

MARY BETH: Are you ready?
JEFF: Yeah. I'm as ready as I can be for the first day of rehearsal.
MARY BETH: Come on. Steven's easy to work with.
MARY BETH: Hi, Steven. . . Hi, Steven.
STEVEN: Oh, hi. How are you two this morning?
MARY BETH: Fine.
STEVEN: By the way, is this yours?
MARY BETH: No. It's not mine.
STEVEN: Then whose is it?
JEFF: It has coffee on it. It's probably Charles's.
MARY BETH: That's his.
STEVEN: OK, I'll give that to him when we're done here. Why don't we start with page forty-eight?
STEVEN: In this scene, Tony and Diana are at the museum. It's late at night. I want you to stop outside the door and then walk into the office. OK?
JEFF: Sure.
MARY BETH: Hello? Is anyone here?
JEFF: Maybe he went home.
DIANA: And left the lights on? You know he never wastes a penny.
TONY: Maybe he went home, Diana. Maybe he left a note for you.
STEVEN: No, no, Jeff. I want you to try something different.
JEFF: OK.
STEVEN: Start with your line.
DIANA: And left the lights on? You know he never wastes a penny.
TONY: Maybe he went home, Diana. Maybe he left a note for you -
STEVEN: No, Jeff. Don't be as serious as that. OK?
JEFF: Right. Got it.
STEVEN: Start with your line.
TONY: And left the lights on?
MARY BETH/DIANA: Wait a minute, Jeff. That's not your line. It's mine. And left the lights on? You know he never wastes a penny.
TONY: Maybe he went home, Diana. Maybe he left a note-
STEVEN: No. No. No. Jeff, your reaction is different from Diana's. You should be calmer than Diana. You're not as worried as she is.
JEFF: What is it?
STEVEN: Look, Jeff, be as calm as you can.
MARY BETH: Steven, just a thought. If Diana is worried, doesn't she want some reassurance from Tony?
JEFF: Let me try that.
STEVEN: OK, fine. Anything.
DIANA: And left the lights on? You know he never wastes a penny.
TONY: Maybe he went home, Diana. Maybe he left a note for you.
STEVEN: Good, good. Keep going.
TONY: Why don't we try to call him at home?
TONY: What is it?!
DIANA/MARY BETH: It's. . . It's. . . It's the end of my page.

LESSON 10   DO YOU KNOW HOW MY NAME IS SPELLED?

SCENE ONE: THE MUSEUM OFFICE

TONY: A little closer, Mr. Morris. . . Hold that smile, Mr. Tate. Got it. Thank you, gentlemen. And welcome to Stamford, Mr. Tate. I wish you the best in your new job.
PHILIP: Thank you so much.
BEN: I'm glad that's over.
TONY: I need a quote from each of you for the newspaper article.
BEN: We're proud to have Philip Tate join our museum.
PHILIP: And I'm proud to be working for Ben Morris, the leading expert on Stamford history. . . Do you know how my name is spelled?
TONY: P-h-i-l-l-i-p T-a-t-e.
PHILIP: Philip is spelled with one l.
TONY: Oh, right. You know, I'd like to get another photo.
BEN: It's your money.
PHILIP: Why don't we show Mr. Hunter an Indian object?
TONY: That's beautiful. . . What's it made of?
PHILIP: It's made of leather. Most Indian pouches are made of leather.
TONY: What's it used for?
PHILIP: It's used for tobacco. Of course, there isn't any tobacco in there now. It's two hundred years old.
BEN: We can use this.
TONY: What is it?
BEN: This is the Stamford Treaty, the most important item in the Morris Museum.
TONY: How old is it?
BEN: Look here. It's dated 1640, and it's signed by two great Indians. All the big museums would like to own this, but it's going to stay right here at the Morris Museum in Stamford. . . It's worth a fortune.
TONY: It's your museum, Mr. Morris, so why don't you sit at the desk? And Mr. Tate, why don't you look over Mr. Morris's shoulder?
PHILIP: Like this?
TONY: That's fine. . . Mr. Morris, a pleasant look, please? Thank you. . . That's it. You'll see the story in Friday's paper.
PHILIP: I look forward to seeing it.
DIANA: Uncle Ben? The carpenters want to talk to you about the new room.
BEN: Oh, good. Philip, why don't you come with me?
PHILIP: So good to meet you, Mr. Hunter.
TONY: Thank you.
TONY: They don't get along, do they?
DIANA: And Mr. Tate started to work here only three weeks ago.
TONY: I hate to say it, Diana, but your uncle does have a difficult personality.
DIANA: Oh, sometimes he blows up at people, but he doesn't really mean it. You know, Uncle Ben started this museum.
Now he's sitting pretty, and he has the money to hire Mr. Tate. I think that's good news.
TONY: I'm not so sure.