UHF (1989)

Nik Hagler: FCC Man

Quotes 

• R.J. Fletcher : [Just as Harvey is about to sign U-62 over to Fletcher, George raises the last of the $75 thousand needed to pay off Big Louie]  Now wait just one minute! What do you think you're doing?

  George Newman : ...WE DID IT! THE STATION'S OURS!

  Harvey Bilchik : [Everybody cheers as a triumphant fanfare plays, amid fireworks]  Wow, look at that!

  [He tears up Fletcher's bill of sale without signing] 

  R.J. Fletcher : [furious]  YOU CAN'T DO THIS! We had an agreement, remember? An oral contract! I'll sue!

  Harvey Bilchik : Blow it out your ear, scuzzbag!

  FCC Man : Are you R.J. Fletcher?

  R.J. Fletcher : So what if I am?

  FCC Man : I'm John Vector of the FCC. I noticed that your station is late in filing for its license renewal this year. Normally, this kind of violation is punishable by a very stiff fine. But I've seen your recent editorial; it made a very big impression on me, and on the community.

  R.J. Fletcher : Oh, now, just wait a second; I was framed!

  [indicates George] 

  R.J. Fletcher : He set me up!

  FCC Man : Yeah... Well, that's what they all say, isn't it? So I'm revoking your license, effective immediately.

  R.J. Fletcher : [stuttering]  But, but haven't I - but, but how can...!

  FCC Man : No, no buts about it. You're off the air, period. Good luck finding a new career!

  Pamela Finklestein : Pamela Finklestein here, coming to you with the most incredible turn of events. Not only has the once-powerful corporate broadcasting giant known as Channel 8 been thoroughly crushed and defeated at their own dirty game... But now, as luck would have it, they've been permanently stripped of their license by the FCC!

  [turns directly to Fletcher; stern tone] 

  Pamela Finklestein : So what do you have to say about it, you worthless slobbering pig?

  [She winks at the camera]