L.A. Law (TV Series)
Whistle Stop (1994)
Richard Dysart: Leland McKenzie
Quotes
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Leland McKenzie : And he went down to the police station to make what he thought was a routine statement. They arrested him for murder.
Stuart Markowitz : And he didn't tell you any more than that?
Leland McKenzie : No, not on the phone.
Jonathan Rollins : This is unbelievable.
Patrick Flanagan : Has a bail hearing been set?
Leland McKenzie : The DA's office is playing games. I'm going there this morning to see Holzman.
Jane Halliday : You mean he might have to spend the night in jail?
Leland McKenzie : It is a distinct possibility.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Once it's set, Ann, can you handle the bail hearing?
Ann Kelsey : Sure, the only problem is they won't be able to talk to Arnie till this afternoon. I'm in court all morning.
Jane Halliday : I'll - I'll go talk to him.
Leland McKenzie : Jonathan, you should talk to the police. Find out the names of all the officers involved, get as much as you can.
Jonathan Rollins : Right.
Stuart Markowitz : We may also need the services of a private investigator.
Eli Levinson : I'll call Jinx.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : All of Arnold's active clients need to be contacted, reassured, and, signed to other members of the firm until Arnold is available again.
Leland McKenzie : You and I should make those calls, Douglas.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : And under no circumstances should anyone talk to the press. We'll issue a short statement emphasizing our support and belief in Arnold's innocence.
Patrick Flanagan : I can do that. I have some contact with the LA Times.
Stuart Markowitz : I'll talk to the office staff.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Good.
[Douglas has closed his gold hunter case pocket watch that the time is up]
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Patrick Flanagan : There's no chance he actually did it, is there?
[Jane will help get Arnie out from jail. Jonathan will be talking to the police]
Leland McKenzie : We will proceed on the assumption there is not.
[Eli will talk to the private investigator Jinx to trail someone, accused of framing Arnie, Patrick will be leaving to speak to LA Times, and Stuart wants Ann Kelsey to get to the bail hearing that would free Arnie Becker in court]
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[Here at the hospital. At the Doctor's Office, Dr. Warren Chessler is here to get start for Leland's appointment]
Dr. Warren Chessler : Sorry to keep you waiting, Leland.
Leland McKenzie : Well, there's no sense breaking with tradition this late in life.
[Dr. Chessler laughing]
Leland McKenzie : What have we got?
Dr. Warren Chessler : How's the pain?
Leland McKenzie : It passes.
[Leland takes off his eyeglasses]
Dr. Warren Chessler : Are you taking the medication?
Leland McKenzie : Nope.
Dr. Warren Chessler : Leland.
Leland McKenzie : Well, for some odd reason, my clients and my partners rely on me to keep a clear mind. Now, what do we looking at?
Dr. Warren Chessler : [Dr. Chessler looking the results] The biopsy came back positive, remains to be seen what course of treatment to follow.
Leland McKenzie : But we didn't catch it early.
Dr. Warren Chessler : You'd always like to catch it earlier. But no, we didn't. I'd like to schedule you for surgery. We need to get in there and see how things stand. How are you the week of the 23rd?
Leland McKenzie : Fine. It's fine.
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Jinx Baldasseri : Okay. I'll put a tail on him starting tonight.
Ann Kelsey : We have to be prepared for the possibility if he's leaving the country.
Leland McKenzie : Yes, at this point, there's nothing we can do to prevent that. So practice movements.
Jinx Baldasseri : Hmm. That I can do.
Eli Levinson : Are we looking into any of her other clients?
Jinx Baldasseri : I'm gonna talk to some others girls, see if I could start piecing together a list.
Jane Halliday : You think it was Frank, though?
Arnie Becker : Yes, I do.
Leland McKenzie : Well, until we have something definite, we mustn't overlook anything.
Arnie Becker : I wanna ride along with you when you tell him.
Ann Kelsey : What for?
Arnie Becker : 'Cause I wanna watch him with my own eyes.
Jinx Baldasseri : What is it you think all of a sudden when I wanna miss something?
Arnie Becker : Jinx, if I can gain some insight by riding along with you and thereby system my own defense, I think it's probably time well spent.
Jinx Baldasseri : I'll be in front of the building at 5:30 p.m.
Eli Levinson : I guess there's no reason for me to come along in that case.
Jinx Baldasseri : Was there ever?
[Jinx will be back. Eli will be prepared to be there with Arnie]
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[Here at the office, Leland is taking his medicine pills and drink water. Opening the door is Douglas]
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : You wanted to see me?
Leland McKenzie : Uh, yeah. Rosenstile is set for the 17th?
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Uh, I believe so.
Leland McKenzie : I don't want any more continuances in that case. Whoever's going to handle it, I want it to go forward.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Will do.
Leland McKenzie : Also, I have to go into the hospital in a week or so. I'm not sure the exact date.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : What's it for?
Leland McKenzie : I was in getting my prostate examined. My internist found something.
Benny Stulwicz : Your secretary in there, and she said you had to sign this before I give to the messenger.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Could you wait outside, Benny, please?
Benny Stulwicz : He said he's parked downstairs in the circle.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : It doesn't matter, Benny. Wait outside.
Leland McKenzie : I will just be a minute, Benny.
Benny Stulwicz : OK.
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Douglas Brackman, Jr. : [Benny will wait. And closed the door] Oh, my God, Leland.
Leland McKenzie : I don't want any visitors when I'm in that hospital.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : OK.
Leland McKenzie : The Bradshaw arbitration is scheduled for that week. I'll need for you to take over.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Fine.
Leland McKenzie : Well, that's about it. I'll keep you posted.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : How does it look, Leland?
Leland McKenzie : Oh, we won't know until after the surgery.
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Is there anything I can do?
Leland McKenzie : No. Try not to lose the Bradshaw. Would you ask Benny to come in?
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : OK.
[Douglas opens the door and bring Benny to come into the office]
Douglas Brackman, Jr. : Benny.
Benny Stulwicz : Can I come in now?
Leland McKenzie : Yes, you may.
[Benny gives the paper file and handover to Leland at his desk and signed it]
Leland McKenzie : Yeah.
[Benny whistling. And Leland handed the paper file back to Benny]
Leland McKenzie : Thank you.
Benny Stulwicz : Is everything OK?
Leland McKenzie : [Leland takes off his eyeglasses] Everything's fine.
Benny Stulwicz : Yeah, you-- you want me to close the door?
Leland McKenzie : If you would.
[Benny leaves and closed the door. Leland is silent for the moment. He's holding his eyeglasses and looking up the window and it's raining outside. And it's almost next week the final cases at law]