Inherit the Wind (1988 TV Movie)

Darren McGavin: E.K. Hornbeck

Quotes 

• E.K. Hornbeck : Oh, come on, Henry! I know I'm rancid butter to you, but I'm on your side of the bread.

  [He winks knowingly] 

  Henry Drummond : I doubt very much if you're on anybody's side.

  E.K. Hornbeck : [Smiles]  You may have something there, Henry. I'm admired for my detestability.

  [Flipping an apple in the air and catching it] 

  E.K. Hornbeck : would you, uh, like a bite from the tree of knowledge?

  [Taking a bite] 

  E.K. Hornbeck : Awful good! Well, devil, welcome to Hell!

  [He leaves] 

• E.K. Hornbeck : [to Drummond after the judge rules against the admission of scientific testimony]  Step right up and get your tickets to the Middle Ages.