The Jack Benny Program (TV Series)
Irene Dunne Show (1953)
Jack Benny: Jack Benny
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Quotes
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[Jack is convinced he can steal an upcoming leading role, which has already been promised to Vincent Price]
Jack Benny : It looks as though I'm going to take your place in this picture.
Vincent Price : You're taking my place? Oh, that's ridiculous, old boy.
Jack Benny : Oh, no it isn't. You see, at rehearsal tonight you and I are both going to read the parts, and, uh, the best man will win.
Vincent Price : The, uh, *best* man?
Jack Benny : Yes.
Vincent Price : Mr. Benny, when two people are involved in a statement, the comparative is used. You don't say 'the best man will win', you say 'the better man will win'.
Jack Benny : Oh.
Vincent Price : But when three or more people are involved, then the word 'best' is the correct adjective.
Jack Benny : I see.
Vincent Price : So, before we compete for this part, Mr. Benny, it might be well if you first learned to speak English.