Episode 26 Opening Nigh ACT I

Carlson: A little further to the right, Tom.

Tom: Is this OK?

Carlson: Good. What do you think, Richard?

Richard: I like it there.

Richard: It's the first thing people will see when they come in.

Richard: It sets the tone for the whole show.

Carlson: The next thing they'll see is this enlargement with the words Family Album, U.S.A.

Richard: I can't believe this is really happening!

Carlson: You've earned it. Years of work went into these pictures.

Richard: I know, but it's still a dream come true.

Carlson: Well, remember, we're not sure what the critics are going to write about your show yet.

Carlson: And you never know what the man from the New York Times is going to say about it.

Richard: Are you worried?

Carlson: I always worry.

Carlson: The reviews of this show are important for the sales of your book.

Richard: When do we see the reviews?

Carlson: Soon. One of the critics is coming over this morning for a preview.

Carlson: I hope he's in a good mood.

Richard: So do I.

Richard: Marilyn and I hope to use money from the sales of this book to buy a new house.

Carlson: The book will be a success. And the show will help promote it.

Carlson: Speaking of promoting the book, do I really have to autograph copies for the guests at the opening?

Carlson: It's common practice.

Richard: I feel uncomfortable about it.

Carlson: A lot of people come to openings just so they can get the autograph of somebody who may be famous someday.

Richard: Couldn't we wait until I'm famous?

Carlson: That might be sooner than you think.

Tom: This one over here, Mr. Carlson?

Carlson: A little further back, Tom. It's too close to the refreshments.

Richard: No, I think this one belongs in the "people-at-work" section.

Carlson: You may be right. Try it there, Tom.

Tom: Right.

Carlson: Nervous about the opening tonight?

Richard: Nervous? Me? No. I'm scared to death.

Carlson: How about guests? How many people will you be bringing?

Richard: Well, my family, I guess.

Richard: My wife Marilyn, my father and mother, my brother Robbie,

Richard: my sister and her husband and their daughter. And my grandfather.

Richard: Is that too many?

Carlson: No such thing as "too many" at an opening.

Richard: I hope they like it.

Carlson: Your family or the public?

Richard: Everybody. But especially my family.

Richard: They've stood by me through all this.

Carlson: I'm sure they'll like it.

Carlson: Harvey, how are you?

Mitchell: Mitchell, so nice of you to come.

Carlson: Richard, this is Mitchell Johnson.

Carlson: Mitchell is one of the most important syndicated reviewers in the country.

Mitchell: Well, you're the young man who did all this.

Richard: I'm afraid so. Nice to meet you.

Mitchell: Nice to meet you, Mr. Johnson.

Carlson: Mitchell has always encouraged new talent.

Mitchell: Well ... you mind if I look around and see what it says to me?

Carlson: Be our guest.

Mitchell: Mm-hmm, hmm, uh-huh. Mm-hmm, hmm, uh-huh.

Richard: What does that mean when he goes, "Mm-hmm, mm-hmm, mm-hmm"?

Carlson: It probably means he's clearing his throat. I don't know.

Tom: I don't care what the critics say, Mr. Stewart.

Tom: Your work is brilliant.

Richard: Thank you, Tom.

Richard: Tom is studying photography at NYU.

Richard: He's working with me during the summer months as an intern.

Carlson: Oh, really? I'd like to see your work.

Tom: It's not good enough to show. I'm still learning.

Richard: Oh, I'd still like to see your work.

Richard: You may be the next Ansel Adams and not even know it.

Tom: If you really mean it, I'll bring some of my pictures into the gallery.

Richard: I do mean it.

Mitchell: Very interesting pictures, Mr. Stewart. You have a most unusual eye.

Richard: Thank you. I hope that's a compliment.

Mitchell: It is.

Carlson: Are you going to be reviewing the show, Mitchell?

Mitchell: Oh, yes. It's definitely worth reviewing.

Carlson: Favorably?

Mitchell: Oh, you know I never answer that question, Harvey.

Mitchell: I'd like an advance copy of the book, though, so I can study it.

Carlson: I have an autographed one in my office.

Carlson: Tom, would you give Mr. Johnson the copy of Richard's book on my desk?

Tom: Just follow me, Mr. Johnson.

Mitchell: Sure.

Richard: Do you think he liked my photographs?

Carlson: We'll know when tonight's papers come out.

Carlson: Keep your fingers crossed.