Buddy Buddy

The investigation into the 50 million dollars land fraud

scandal in Palm Springs suffered a setback today

when one of the witnesses, Leopold Schuster, 59

was killed in a bomb explosion outside his home in Banning.

The other two witnesses, Barney Pritzig and Rudy Disco Gambola

who were granted immunity

and will testify for the prosecution,

have now been ordered put under immediate police protection

by the district attorney

Here's the weather forecast now for Southern California

The predicted high for today is 74, 68 at the beaches

88 in the low deserts, 82 in the high deserts

and smog alerts have been posted

for San Bernardino, Pomona, Ontario, San Fernando Valley,

San Gabriel Valley and...

They're three for a dollar.

One at a time.

Come on, open up!

Open up in there!

- Yes? - Barney Pritzig?

Why do you want to know?

I'm Captain Hubris, the District Attorney sent us.

We're gonna be your babysitters.

Thank God

Come in, gentlemen, come in.

Would you believe I was afraid to bring in the milk and the paper?

Let's see, what’ve we got here?

You guys had your breakfast?

Yes, thank you.

You're welcome.

Moffet, you secure all the doors and windows.

I want this place sealed up tighter than Fort Knox!

*** Fort Knox is a US Army post in Kentucky, south of Louisville and north of Elizabeth Town, the base occupies an area of 441 square Kms and a large portion of the US Bullion depository is kept there in a fortified vault building ***

Garcia, check the joint-out from top to bottom.

Look in every closet, under every bed,

behind every curtain.

Jacobie, you go out and cover the backyard...

and the garage and the alley.

Tell me..

Mr Pritzig..

this fire place, is ita real one?

or just a dummy?

Because we don't want any Santa Claus dropping in on you.

Did you say something, Mr Pritzig?

Mr Pritzig!

Cyanide!

... only $5, So come on down

... number one going straight to the top...

... my dear brothers and sisters...

... while funeral services are being held for the second victim, Barney Pritzig, 71...

the tightest security precautions

in the history of the state are being taken

to protect the life of the last remaining witness, ,

Rudy Disco Gambola, the man who knows too much.

The reputed mobster will be brought out of hiding

to testify before the grand jury

at 2:00 this afternoon

at the county courthouse in Riverside.

On the stock market today...

- Check my tires please. - Yes, ma'am.

- Fill her up. - Right.

- Unleaded! - All right.

- Did you wash your hands? - Yes.

Just a minute!

I'm sorry. I was throwing up.

I have a nervous stomach!

They say it's psychosomatic because of my wife.

We're separated.

Three months this Thursday.

Bye.

All yours!

#Cecilia#

- Let's go. - Right!

We're there the top of the stairs.

- Here you go. - Check!

Just exactly where are you hiding this guy Gambola?

When are you bringing him in?

In Vegas, it's 7 to 5 Gambola won't live to testify.

You've already lost two witnesses.

What makes you think you won't lose this one?

All right! shut up for a minute!

I know what you guys Think about cops...

a bunch of dumb, trigger-happy Yo-Yos!

You'd just love it if we blew this one, wouldn't you?

Well, we're not going to!

You stick around because come 2:00 this afternoon,

Gambola will sing! I guarantee you.

Now, have you got any other questions?

I'm a busy man.

Yes?

I have a reservation, name of Trabucco.

Oh, yes, Mr Trabucco.

You asked for a room at the front of the hotel,

not too high up.

We have just the thing for you.

Will you fill this in, please?

How long will you be staying with us?

I'll let you know.

361.

I'll take that.

This way.

First time in Riverside?

Salesman?

Last month, we had convention of computer salesmen here.

The stories I could tell you.

The booze, the broads, the grass.

They had to smuggle out three naked hookers,

down the laundry chute.

You want me to shut up, right?

Good morning, May I help you?

How many would you like?

Lot of excitement down there today.

The bathroom's in here and that's the closet in there.

And this is the switch for the air conditioning.

It's... temporarily out of order.

And if you need anything at all...

I won't need anything.

...ask for Eddie.

Is everybody in position up there?

Can you hear me up there?

Operator, how do I get long distance?

Thank you.

Hello, Mr Green?

Oh, Mr White.

Let me speak to Mr Brown.

Hello, Mr. Brown? This is the dentist calling.

Everything is on schedule I'm right here in the operating room,

but I've been looking at those X-rays and I'm afraid we're gonna

have to renegotiate the deal.

I know I gave you an estimate for those three rotten teeth,

but it's just not realistic.

The first two were simple extractions.

This one is a root canal job. I figure it's worth another 10 grand.

Come on, you know I do nice work.

I'd better, because if I don't, you guys are gonna have my ass, right?

So, what's it gonna be? do I go ahead?

or should I cancel the 2:00 appointment?

Okay, then we're in business.

Goodbye, Mr Brown.

How long will you be with us, Mr Clooney?

That depends...

on my wife, She is staying with a friend.

Actually, he is no friend of mine.

359.

Enjoy your visit.

I sure hope so.

First time in Riverside?

Yes. Uh.. come to think of it, no.

We passed through... me and my wife...

on our honeymoon on our way to Palm Springs.

That was 12 years ago.

Here you are.

A nice, quiet room on the side of the hotel,

away from all the excitement.

Quiet is what I need.

Well, the bathroom's here, the closet's there,

And..Uh, forget the air conditioning. It hasn't worked in years.

My name's Eddie. If there's anything you need...

I do.

Could you bring up a.. a bucket of ice, please,

and two glasses?

None of that plastic stuff, just two, nice...

long stemmed glasses made out of glass.

I'll see what I can do.

Thank you.

Is it all ashes or is there still a spark?

Is it all ashes or is there still a spark?

Operator, can I have an outside line please? Thank you.

Is there still a spark...?

Uh... would you connect me please...

uh... with Mrs Clooney... Mrs Victor Clooney. It's personal.

Uh, Celia?

Hi, Celia, it's me.

Don't hang up!

Uh, no no no. I'm here in Riverside, at the Ramona Hotel.

Oh, I want to see you.

Well, you may have nothing to discuss, but I do.

All I want you to do is come up here for one half an hour.

Now, is that too much to ask? A lousy half hour?

What do you mean the doctor wouldn't like..?

I'm your husband, for heaven's sakes. Don't I get any points for that?

What? Are you gonna tell me I came all the way here

and you won't even...

Is this how we are going to end 12 years of marriage?

Look. I am not proud. I'm not vindictive.

I am willing to forgive and forget.

I tell you, it has been hell since you left, Cilia.

I've been sleeping on two chairs in the living room.

I couldn't bear to go near the bed.

Celia, Celia, is it all ashes, or is there still a spark, Celia?

Aren't you gonna say anything, Celia?

What do you mean "No way"?

I tell you, you are talking to a man who is at the end of his rope!

Celia?

Goodbye, Celia.

Rope.

Rope.

#Does your mother# #know your heart, Cecilia?#

#And does she know that# #I'm about to steal ya?#

#Oh, my#