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William Trevor has not been around for 20 years. Not in person but those old films of his are very much in the present. The rating is all right for old movies. It's the fan mail. It's unbelievable. I've got the figures in front of me. Let me take it chronologically. The Tuesday night film festival. We wanted something cheap. We got junk. But nine of those films featured Trevor and the response it took me off the wall. From left field the fan mail started pouring in. He only made nine films. We've played them but they want more. Let's look at the downside first. I've done some homework. Now William Trevor didn't disappear 20 years ago. He was run out of town. I'm aware of that. Now let's look at it together out in the open. Have you read any of the fan mail? Yes, but that's not the point. From what I gather he freaked out. He had a drinking problem. There was a scandal that involved his wife. She ended up suing him for desertion. I heard Trevor's real name was Leblanc. He came out of the New Orleans swamps. He hit before he was ready for this town. He did not handle it. He was accused of burning down his house. There was only a cabin he had out in the desert. There wasn't anything around for miles. Well, we could go on and on and on. The bottom line is he's got to be close to 50 now. It worked for Hop along Cassidy. On the upside I agree with you. We have the vehicle. Gordon's new series. He could handle a father. Well, what do we do about Trevor's background? Ah, Lyman, you can't deny all that mail. We'll take it up at the staff meeting Friday. We'll kick it around. You can't keep that fan mail a secret. He's going to go fast. My understanding is that no one has heard from him in years. How do you find him without tipping your hand? I know this much. Bert Salkin used to be his agent. What do we got to lose, Lyman? Well, we could take a look at him. Lyman, we need a personality to turn around Monday night. Look what the funds did for Tuesday. Lyman, if this Trevor is in one piece, we've been blessed with a gift. Bert Salkin's office. Oh, fine, Mark. Yes, he's in. Hang on. What is it, Jan? Mark, home beyond one. Oh, put them on and come in. I'd appreciate it. Who'd you say? Oh, sure, Bill Trevor. Sure. Oh, I see him two, three times a year. Whenever I go to San Francisco, beautiful man. I love him. Jan is talking about Bill Trevor. Oh, he looks wonderful, Mark. He lives near Calistoga. When I'm in San Francisco, I always drive out to see him. Fan mail must be for real. I talked to Agnes this morning. She had to put on three more people to handle it. What's your interest, Mark? I see. You're curious. What a jerk. You must think about 10-year-old boy. Well, it would be my pleasure, Mark. But let me explain, Trevor, to you. He gave up the business because he wanted to work with handicapped people. He's a teacher. He's out in the sticks, works with retarded children. No, he doesn't have a telephone. Sure, I could send him a wire. He'll call me, but what'll I tell him? He's insulting my intelligence, first-class jerk. Mark, you know I respect you. You're straight. That's why I like to do business with you. That's why I'm going to level with you. Trevor is dedicated to his work. I can't ask him to come down here for exploratory talks. Give me something to entice him. And why, after all these years, did you think of him? Get on the other phone, take notes. Well, if the money was right, I think I could persuade him. On one basis, he wants to build a school in Calistoga. I'm not asking for figures to even talk and deal yet. I just want to know what kind of ballpark we're in. He's had offers before and turned them down. Well, what can I tell you? I saw him at Christmas. He's in great shape. He looks like he's in his early 40s. Forgive me, I've got a London call coming in. I've got to take Liv's contract. He calls me twice a day. Will you get me off the hook? Thanks, Mark. Are they? 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I didn't talk to him, it was some nurse. I don't look at me like that. Trevor was a pain, a real pain. What did the nurse say? Trevor wanted to see me. You didn't go down there? Of course not, I told you it was a pain. What could I do with a hopeless whinoe? What can you do now? All of a sudden, he's a commodity. He's hot merchandise, he can be cashed in. Should we start with the obituary files? Don't talk that way. The Bureau of Missing Persons. We've got to be as cagey as Mark Holmby and that dope above him lying in sacks. Even if we found Trevor, I don't have any contract on him. I threw him out of my office, he kept calling me a hawk. A hawk? Like I would eat living things. Yesterday's news. What is important, Trevor won't only bring a prize, he can be used as a wedge. I'm listening. They can have Trevor for a price, but we also want monies for Trevor's company to develop news series which Trevor doesn't even have to participate in as an actor. This opens the door for my other clients, Leland, a few others. We use Trevor as bait. Then we give them back to the dump truck and I will personally put the lid on. It's like that, is it? I want to use him in the worst way. I hate his guts. Why? He didn't know his left foot from his right. All I did for him and he said I ate living things. Any friends or relatives we can contact? He didn't have any friends and his wife would kill him on sight. We have to start someplace. There should be some kind of record down at the county hospital. Jan, I don't want anyone else to know about it, not even in our office. And if you do find him? I cash him in. The last time he was admitted here at county hospital was December the 10th. He was released January the 5th. That would be the most current. I could check back through the computer. That wouldn't do me any good. Was there any kind of address? According to the report, he was picked up on Spring Street. The usual, DTs and all. My advice to you would be try all the flophouses. I will, and thank you. What's the word, Jan? Not much. I've been through seven flophouses, Bert. The police station. Now that was a mistake. Were there any reporters around? No, what do you take me for? I told him I was his cousin that I just came in from Tucson. Where do we stand? The last time he was busted was five months ago. He was a regular, so that's a long time. Same routine at the blood bank. I know him, but they haven't seen him for months either. I got something for you, and it dovetails. I took a shot at Lee Carver. I sent him up as Trevor's business manager. Well, he got a call late last year. It was from a sanitarium in San Pedro. It was from a nun on the telephone. She said Trevor wanted to see him. Well, he turned her down. That's all he remembers. But how many Catholic sanitariums can there be in San Pedro? I think you should bring in a private detective. Not yet. Only as a last resort. Jan, it's Mark Holmby. I better take the call. I'll stay in the office. You call me from San Pedro. San Francisco. Oh, probably Friday. It looks like I'm going to have to be up there too. I could meet Trevor then, save a lot of time and travel. Good idea. I sent him a mailgram this morning. I want to make sure he's not on a field trip. You know, sometimes he takes those kids up in the mountains. As soon as it's confirmed, I'll call you back. How can I help you? My name is Jan North. I was told, Sister Teresa, that William Trevor was a patient here. That is true. Unfortunately, he left one night and I haven't seen him since. Would you tell me about him? He was quite ill. The alcohol had taken its toll. But he responded to treatment miraculously. He was doing fine until we got into the rehabilitation program. That's when we lost him. But I think I know where you might find him. Do you have a pen? Yes. 16 B Street. You'll find an old hotel. It's called the Dixie. There's a wonderful man who runs it. His name is Corey Smith. He always has bed and food. Never turns anyone out. It's really the last stop for the losers. Stop it! Stop it right now! Hello, fellow. Excuse me, Miss. He's not used to seeing a woman in the lobby. We just have men here. Are you Corey Smith? Yes. What can I do for you? Well, I'm looking for a William Trevor. Oh? He's not in trouble. Oh, then you know him? Well, I might. Well, I come here as a friend. I don't invade their privacy. Oh, if I could just talk to him. Well, you could leave your name and a phone number. If I see him, I could give him the message. Um, do you know Sister Teresa at the Sisters of Hope Sanitarium? Oh, very well. Well, my name is Jan North. Call her. She sent me here. Oh, that's good enough for me. Is he here? Well, he likes to be on the roof. I let him take his blankets. The elevator isn't working. We'll have to walk up. Oh, that's all right. Uh, how long has it been since you've seen him? Oh, I've only seen him in films. I think I have good news for him. I hope so. Now, don't take just what you see. Yes, I, I understand. I hope you do. He's been beaten enough. Theatre will continue after this message from your local station. New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Miami, Seattle. Our biggest cities are sending out cries for more Vista volunteers. Vista means volunteers in service to America. Vista volunteers work with groups of inner-city residents to tackle the many urban problems that can't be solved alone. By working together with local leaders, entire neighborhoods can be restored, job training centers can be created, educational programs, health and legal services can be expanded to reach all who need them. Vista means working through the democratic process to better our cities. Community people are learning that they can have a voice in making the decisions that affect their lives. Vista volunteers come from all backgrounds. Many come from the neighborhoods they work in. 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See your doctor first. With an examination, he can determine what kind of exercise program is right for you. Contact your American Heart Association for more information. We're fighting for your life. Released in 1963, he was tall, virile, had sensitive eyes, a tremendous presence. He possessed an undercurrent of humor that was completely appealing. But that was over 15 years ago. Now the same man is asleep on the roof of a flop house. Could it be the same man? Watch your step now. Stay only on the boards, if you would. Yes, I will, thank you. I don't see him. He's cuddled up next to the vent. Over there. Oh, I see him now. Yes, he had quite a load when he came in, but he should have slept most of it off. Do you want me to wait? No, no, I'll be all right. Well, I'll be down in the kitchen if you want me. Thank you. We're on the roof, Bill. Corey's roof. You got a cigarette? Yes, um... Yeah, I'll light it. Why not? What does that mean? I'm not leaving. No worries. So I can stay here tonight. I'll give it to Corey. No, no, no, I'll do it. Where can you buy a bottle of wine for two dollars? Oh, around the corner. Are you in pain? Wounded in the war, a drink could help. Bill, I'll buy you a drink, but spare me those trite lines. They don't sound like a social worker. No, I'm a hard-nosed businesswoman. I can't see you very well. Your eyes are swollen. Business? Here? I wish I could laugh. I wish I could, too. The odds of putting you back together are grim. Why bother? Bill, you could be sold for six figures. Maybe more. Give me some good news. I've had a rough day. I don't know whether it's good or not. I found him. Beautiful. We're home. He's a mess, a cadaver. We'll pump him up. With formaldehyde? Okay, okay. I've been fencing with jakes all day. Where is he? Okay. But I'm not happy with any of this. He's, um... Well, he's in the back seat of my car. We're in San Pedro, and he's in the back seat because that's where I gave him the wine. He got sicker, and then he passed out. I'm going to take him to an emergency. No, no, no, no. Now, you listen to me. You know, I always think ahead. Drive up to Doctor's Ranch in New Hall. By the time you get there, I'll have made arrangements for whatever we need. And I'll be there waiting for you. Yeah. So far, I'll bring him to Doctor's Ranch. Keep the bar open. I've taken over the place. Well, let's put it this way. Mr. Salkin, there will be bottles in your rooms. Oh, please, Bert. Give me a scotch. Make it a double. I'll fix it. I don't know why you sit down. Oh, you saw him? You helped me get him into his room. Wasn't the doctor and the nurse here? Do you know when I had a promise at Beverly Hills Quack? A piece of the action. He's death warmed over. He should be in an intensive care ward. If that's what the doctor orders, but we can do it here. Nobody comes up to this damn dude ranch anymore. Besides, I've tied it up for two weeks. We got it all to ourselves. What's going to happen when he comes to and sees you? Well, flash him dollar signs. Speaking of the almighty dollar, Dr. Torn is descending on us. Be nice. How are we doing, doctor? Can I get you a drink? Thank you. I'm done with a splash of tonic. I'll leave it on the bar. You can mix it. Good night. Yeah, I'll handle it. Well, tell me, doctor, what do you think? Physically. Well, I told you that's all I'm interested in. Two weeks? No more. Two months to develop. I only have two weeks. What can you do? Physically. You heard me. Well, I can treat him, but we have to consider his attitude. Whatever you have to do, just remember, two weeks from today, I'm going to expose him to Mark Holme and Lyman Sacks. You're asking for a miracle. Late afternoon in the paternal room in candlelight. I'll bring him in and get him settled before jerks one and two arrive. I got to call into my dentist and I've already talked to J. Lauren to make up. Man, he's a genius. Well, he'll walk and talk, but I can assure you that his hands are going to be shaking fiercely. Can't you give him a shot or something just before the meeting? Hey, hey, Jan, where you going? To get some air. If he cooperates, you might get away with it, but he won't be in any condition to work for at least six, eight weeks. No problem. Mrs. Parker isn't going to be much help if he insists on a drink. Mrs. Parker? No, the nurse. Well, I'm taking care of that, too. Eddie Baker was his golfer. He got him through the last two pictures. He'll be here late tonight. Well, he should sleep through the night. I'll be back in the morning. Come in. How is he, Mrs. Parker? He woke up early this morning, then he went back to sleep. I'm awake. Excuse me. I'm going to get some coffee. How did I get here? I brought you. I don't remember. Did you tell me? Never mind. I know this place. Where am I? Dr. Ranch in Newhall. Why? Because of me, Bill. That's why you are here. Can't believe there's something left that you want from me. Him, streetcar? Streetcar. He has to have a name for everyone. Bill, I want you to listen to me. He's gone back to sleep. Bill. He needs the sleep. Where's the noise? Went to get some coffee. And Eddie? Having breakfast. I don't want him left alone one minute. And why don't you chain him to the bed? If I have to. What is it, Jan? It's Mark on the phone. I'll take it. Now you come in here. Paramount and Trevor? I got to tell you, Mark, and you know I'm on your side. But that fan mail Trevor's getting is no longer top secret. I've had three more calls today, including a good friend on the other network. I got a nosy client. I don't want to lose him. I got to talk to these people. It's not you. I give you an exclusive first crack at what was just you. But I don't trust Lyman. I thought I had a deal for Leland. I still haven't got a signed contract. You'll have it today. That's my word. Well... Bert, why don't we have dinner tonight? Talk a deal. Make sure we're in the same ballpark. Contingent, of course, on a meeting with Trevor. I want Lyman to be there. He'll be there. Well, let me see if I can change a few things. I'll get back to you. Trevor is bringing in Brett already. You mean Leland? We'll have the contract before the day is out. What time is it? 11-10. You better get out to the ranch. Listen, I've plugged up all the holes but one. You don't have Trevor's signature on a client contract. Right. It's in my briefcase. You won't have any problem getting him to sign it. What makes you think so? I'm the hawk. You're a street car. Whatever that means. Let's put it this way, Jan. I like the way he looks at you. In the bar. What's bugging you? What's not like before, you know, drying him out. I think he should be in a hospital. If something happens, we could be nailed as conspirators. That goes for you too, Jan. Um, do me a favor, Eddie. Keep Bert in the bar. You got it. You old street car. How are you doing? I know the hawk. He wouldn't be doing this unless it was real. How real is it? Very real. Hard to believe. I know. Do you want it? I always have. Yes, but do you want it now? Why wouldn't I? Have you thought about it? There was no reason. Then think back. Maybe you didn't want it. You're the one who made it impossible. I just couldn't live with them. Who's them? Bert, eat your life. And what were you? That was my way of fighting them. I wasn't very bright. No, you weren't. The system. The way it worked, they treated me when I wasn't looking like I was corned beef on a rack. They haven't changed. I'm not as sensitive. Not anymore. I am. You're here. Next week I'm giving Bert notice. That's just between you and me. I'm going to Seattle. Seattle? What's better up there? I'm going to build a boat from scratch. What's in it for you? I'll find out. I don't get it. I'm going to build a boat because I've never done it before. Well, you're looking better, Bill. The nurse tells me your temperature is down. I'm pleased. I think I'm going to need another pill. I want to take your blood pressure. May I see you in the hall, doctor? Yes, I'll be right back, Bill. What is it, Jan? Don't you think he should be in a hospital? Now look, I'm not going to stick my neck out that far. If I thought he should be in a hospital, he'd be there. The next few days are going to be rough. He's strong enough now that I can take him out of the medication and his nerves are going to be raw and screaming for help. And we'll get him through it. The real problem is after. He'll be sober, but if he can't cope, he'll go right back to the bottle. I did my best, Jan. Oh, Eddie. All right. Thank you, doctor. No. Did he sign? I didn't get to discuss the contract. Well, I got to have it. How can I make that meeting tonight? Well, Dr. Torn came in before I had a chance. It's got to be today. I don't want to be in a position of selling something I'm not sure I own. I hear you. I'm getting bad vibrations from you. Something is coming down. What is it? Well, to quote you, Bert, everything is timing. When it's time, you'll be the first to know. That really makes me trust you. You don't trust me anyway. Who cares? I do. Let's not get personal. I don't talk about my mother and I don't want to hear about your mother. Then don't question how I say hello to you. What about the contract? As soon as the doctor leaves. The contract came in for Leland. So we're swinging, huh? Don't forget it. He'll sign, but don't you forget. It will just be a piece of paper. When my brother was my age, being in style meant wearing old jeans and about a pound of dirt. But today, us guys are more sophisticated in our style. And that's why Sears has style works. A guy can pick up on the latest styles and jeans, tops, sweaters, and dress your clothes like vested suits. 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Hello, it's Bert Salkin. Put Eddie on the phone. Do you realize, Jan, we've only got tomorrow left? The day after we cut him loose. I told Mark I was picking Trevor up at the airport and I take him right to the paterno room. Eddie, how's he doing? Oh, he was up most the night pacing, but that's par for the course. He finally fall to sleep by five in the morning, but he's up at eight. How's his hands? Not good. He's got to go back to the dentist at three. I told you that trip to the dentist yesterday made him very taint. Ah, you can handle it. Has he asked for a drink? Not really. What does that mean? He jokes about it. Huh. Keep me posted. Jan, the less now he sees a meter better. I want you to go out and stay at the ranch until I'm ready to pick him up. All right. The make-up man will be there at seven. Doc Torn will come in at eleven to give him a shot. Just to quiet his hands and relax him. I'll be there at eleven thirty. We'll talk periodically on the phone. You want me to go now? Eddie's not too bright. I'd feel better if you were there. Okay. I'm on my way. Mind if I join you? I saw you come in with an overnight bag. You going to help Eddie babysit? Oh, you could call it that. Have you given Bert notice? Day after the meeting. That's my commitment. What happens after you build the boat? I'll sail someplace. Where? Oh, I don't know. My main interest is to set my compass. But that's where I'm different from you. I'm going to set my compass and be ready for change. You're stuck with permanency. That's news to me. You have this self-image. You've got to project and maintain, if it's going to make you miserable. It's the way you think you see yourself. You got that image when you were very young. You wanted to be a star. Show everybody you were a somebody. Be honest now. Isn't that true? It's true. You grow and you change, but you hang on to that old image, because you're really afraid to change. So you can never see yourself in the present. Can you? Well, that's where I'm heading. I've made the first step. I no longer identify with the person I thought I was. Now, in my time and place in life, I'm going to find out what I need. Oh, I'm looking forward to it. I've got to make it here. Well, you could make it somewhere else. Why does it have to be here? It's what I want. Are you sure? I'd be running away again. What? Tell me. Well, what I started. It starts with yourself. Well, that's enough. Oh, I'm sorry. You asked me about my boat, and I just got carried away. You're sorry, because you don't want to make any waves. Your job is to keep me tranquilized so I can make that meeting tomorrow. Oh, you'll make that meeting whether I'm here or not. What makes you so sure? Because it's the way you see yourself. Well, how do you see me? Trapped. In what way? You think there's only one way to make it. And if you can't, you'll drown yourself. I am an actor. That's my profession. That's all I want to be. Would you be an actor in a small repertory theater in Colorado Springs? You would not. You want to be loved by the world. Well, wouldn't you? First, I want to love myself. Then, I want to be able to love somebody else. And who knows? From there, I might be able to go out and love the world. And they'll love you back. When there's enough of us, we'll all be loving each other. You believe that? It's better than what I've got. One thing I do know. I'll find out. And if it doesn't work, I'm going to deceive myself. I'll try to match something else to fit with who I am. Oh, there are a lot of options, Bill. And I'll find one that'll make me happy. Bravo, bravo! Thank you. Only, you don't match up with the way you talk. In what way? You talk about your commitment to Burt. And you come on with me like Burt doesn't exist. Oh, you don't understand. Myself? I work on a percentage. That's how Burt operates. He believes if you're not on a fixed salary, your insecurity ensures him of his being the wagon master. He just has to barely tug on the reins, and that's the way you move. You get your cut if you hang in until after the meeting. No. I'll lose it. Well, then what are you waiting for? To see what you're going to do. Why? Look, we'd learned from each other. It was important to me to tell you how I feel. Now I want to see how you'll react. I don't know about you, streetcar. I think you're afraid of me. Why this kind of interest in me? Because you're somebody. I want 5552055 Mr. Trevor calling collect. Bill, what are you doing? I'm calling Burt. You know what time it is? It's 3.30 in the evening. I know. I have your party. Go ahead. Burt, what's wrong? Order to five. He should be here any minute. I can hear him coming down the hall. Like I told you, he didn't take time to change his socks. What's going on, Eddie? Eddie, I want you to tell me just what... You can talk to me directly, Burt. What am I paying you for, Eddie? What has Eddie got to do with it? Now, Bill, you let me handle this, huh? Bill, listen, but Burt just hauled me in. It's not Eddie that's on the block. It's me. You treat me like I'm some kind of prop. Don't you think I breathe? I feel... Bill, this is a big day for me. I put a lot into it. The makeup man is going to be here in an hour. I got dark torn on his way. Everything has to go off like I planned it. Don't you want to know why I called you? They talked to me after the meeting. No. You're going to listen to me. Jen, I don't like this. I think you better listen to him, Burt. Burt, I called because I wanted to see you. I was going to ask you to postpone the meeting a few days. I wanted time to think. But you just solved that problem for me in less than 20 seconds. I don't need time to think. There isn't going to be any meeting. You can cancel it. Stop being a louse. That's how you see it. Louse! Let he go home. Come on, Jen. Let's get out of here. 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