The Twilight Zone (TV Series)

The Fugitive (1962)

J. Pat O'Malley: Old Ben

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Quotes 

• Old Ben : You see, Jenny, my real shape, I mean, the way I really look...

  Jenny : Isn't this the way you really look?

  Old Ben : No.

  Jenny : Have I ever seen you the way you really look?

  Old Ben : No.

  Jenny : [smiling]  Gee, I bet you're icky!

  Old Ben : [with mild affront]  There are those who found me quite attractive.

• Old Ben : Well, all those who wish to play Spaceman raise their hands

  [All raise] 

  Old Ben : All right. And this time, Jenny, you're the Martian.

  Jenny : Naw.

  Old Ben : Oh, it's your turn.

  Jenny : I know but, gee, Ben, I can't turn into things the way YOU can.

• Jenny : It's a Martian! Somebody shoot!

  Howie Gutliff , the other kids : [aiming their finger-pistols]  Boing-boing-boing-boing...

  [Grabbing at his heart, the monster collapses] 

  Old Ben : I think ya got 'im.

• Old Ben : Well, little monkey, I have a confession to make. You see, I'm a fraud.

• Jenny : [CUTTING-ROOM FLOOR-LINE]  I don't understand something. If your people have a Council and all these rules, what do they need a king for?

  Old Ben : [CUTTING-ROOM FLOOR-LINE]  Well, as a very wise - if somewhat cynical - gentleman once said, "People don't want leadership; they want convenience." That gentleman was my father. And, even if they shouldn't, I suspect his words apply just as much to your planet as to mine.