1 00:00:01,603 --> 00:00:03,605 The popularity and cultural impact 2 00:00:03,638 --> 00:00:06,674 of comic books in our time cannot be overstated. 3 00:00:06,708 --> 00:00:11,078 Superheroes were out, horror and crime comics were in, 4 00:00:11,111 --> 00:00:13,548 and me and my friends were obsessed. 5 00:00:13,581 --> 00:00:14,581 What the hell? 6 00:00:19,019 --> 00:00:20,254 You've got to be kidding me. 7 00:00:23,457 --> 00:00:25,793 Guys, you're not gonna believe this. 8 00:00:25,827 --> 00:00:28,295 Do you remember when I submitted my story to Pep Comics 9 00:00:28,328 --> 00:00:31,966 and I received that asinine form rejection letter? 10 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:36,370 Well, they stole my story, and published it. 11 00:00:36,403 --> 00:00:38,606 Stole it? You mean word for word? 12 00:00:38,640 --> 00:00:41,643 Well, not word for word, but it's definitely my story. 13 00:00:41,676 --> 00:00:43,377 Well, I should sue 'em, right? 14 00:00:43,410 --> 00:00:45,178 Can you prove it was your story? 15 00:00:45,212 --> 00:00:47,080 Maybe start by giving them a call. 16 00:00:47,114 --> 00:00:48,983 Oh, shucks to that. 17 00:00:49,017 --> 00:00:51,653 Pep Comics is right here in town. I'm gonna go pay 'em a visit. 18 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:53,720 Who's with me? 19 00:00:58,893 --> 00:01:00,728 Good morning, Riverdalians. 20 00:01:00,762 --> 00:01:04,298 Let's begin with the most exciting news ever, 21 00:01:04,331 --> 00:01:06,501 which is that the entertainment committee, 22 00:01:06,534 --> 00:01:10,304 chaired by yours truly, is hosting its first dance of the year. 23 00:01:10,337 --> 00:01:13,340 Our annual sock hop taking place this Friday night. 24 00:01:13,373 --> 00:01:15,586 As is customary, no shoes will be allowed on the gym floor. 25 00:01:15,610 --> 00:01:17,979 So, boys, before you ask your best girls out, 26 00:01:18,012 --> 00:01:21,315 make sure that your socks match and that they don't have any holes. 27 00:01:21,348 --> 00:01:26,086 In short, the whole event is sure to be the bee's knees and the cat's pajamas. 28 00:01:26,119 --> 00:01:27,755 Tickets will be on sale all week, 29 00:01:27,789 --> 00:01:29,767 and you'll want to snap them up early as I can now confirm 30 00:01:29,791 --> 00:01:32,560 that Kevin and the Crooners will be headlining. 31 00:01:33,327 --> 00:01:34,862 See you all there. 32 00:01:37,799 --> 00:01:40,902 Hey, Veronica? 33 00:01:40,935 --> 00:01:44,505 I was wondering if you wanted to go to the sock hop with me. 34 00:01:45,807 --> 00:01:47,008 That depends. 35 00:01:47,041 --> 00:01:48,175 Can you cut a rug? 36 00:01:49,811 --> 00:01:50,811 Are you a good dancer? 37 00:01:52,212 --> 00:01:54,214 Oh, yeah, of course I am. 38 00:01:54,247 --> 00:01:55,750 Well, I'm sure I believe you, 39 00:01:55,783 --> 00:01:57,863 but I'm still going to need a demonstration, daddy-o. 40 00:02:02,857 --> 00:02:06,661 Toni Topaz. Here to buy your ticket to the sock hop, I hope. 41 00:02:06,694 --> 00:02:08,195 That depends. 42 00:02:08,228 --> 00:02:09,897 Are you asking me out? 43 00:02:09,931 --> 00:02:12,299 What? Why, of course not. 44 00:02:12,332 --> 00:02:14,334 No, I'm... I am hosting the dance. 45 00:02:14,368 --> 00:02:16,571 I couldn't possibly be saddled with a date. 46 00:02:16,604 --> 00:02:19,373 Not to mention that you're... And I'm also... 47 00:02:19,406 --> 00:02:22,076 - Um, and girls don't... - Don't what? 48 00:02:22,110 --> 00:02:24,177 Dance with other girls? 49 00:02:24,211 --> 00:02:26,114 Calm down, Peggy Sue. 50 00:02:26,146 --> 00:02:28,415 No, I'm not buying a ticket. 51 00:02:28,448 --> 00:02:32,620 My pal Fangs here is a singer, and we were hoping 52 00:02:32,654 --> 00:02:35,155 that you could give him a shot at playing at the sock hop. 53 00:02:35,188 --> 00:02:36,524 You should add him to the lineup. 54 00:02:36,557 --> 00:02:38,693 And the Serpents will be there in full force. 55 00:02:38,726 --> 00:02:42,730 Hmm, and start a rumble as greasers are wont to do? 56 00:02:42,764 --> 00:02:44,599 No, thank you. 57 00:02:44,632 --> 00:02:46,242 Kevin and the Crooners will be performing, as previously announced. 58 00:02:46,266 --> 00:02:48,002 Well, we offered. 59 00:02:48,036 --> 00:02:51,204 Good luck selling tickets with that B-grade barbershop quartet. 60 00:02:53,541 --> 00:02:54,542 Later, Midge. 61 00:03:06,521 --> 00:03:09,857 Okay, Bernie, who's the kid? 62 00:03:09,891 --> 00:03:14,327 He's a writer, Al. Says we stole one of his stories. 63 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:15,495 All right, come on in. 64 00:03:16,430 --> 00:03:17,865 Tell me your tale of woe. 65 00:03:21,569 --> 00:03:25,338 So you're accusing me of what, exactly? 66 00:03:25,372 --> 00:03:28,843 Well, I submitted a story, then you rejected it. 67 00:03:28,876 --> 00:03:31,813 And then, surprise, surprise, 68 00:03:31,846 --> 00:03:35,449 you ran a story that was exactly like it. 69 00:03:35,482 --> 00:03:38,619 Now, you might call that a coincidence, but I... 70 00:03:39,620 --> 00:03:40,722 call it theft. 71 00:03:40,755 --> 00:03:42,590 Well, I hate to burst your bubble, kid, 72 00:03:42,623 --> 00:03:45,292 but, uh, I got news for you. 73 00:03:45,325 --> 00:03:47,427 There are no original ideas. 74 00:03:47,461 --> 00:03:50,263 I mean, I get hundreds of submissions every week. 75 00:03:50,297 --> 00:03:52,232 It's all the same slop. 76 00:03:52,265 --> 00:03:55,670 But the timing, the details. 77 00:03:55,703 --> 00:03:57,839 Oh, you want proof? 78 00:03:57,872 --> 00:04:02,210 These filing cabinets here, they're filled with every single story germ I ever had. 79 00:04:02,242 --> 00:04:04,645 I got a backlog just waiting to be farmed out 80 00:04:04,679 --> 00:04:08,716 to any hack who can string together a semi-coherent sentence. 81 00:04:08,750 --> 00:04:09,951 Waiting? 82 00:04:09,984 --> 00:04:11,128 Like you're looking for writers? 83 00:04:11,152 --> 00:04:13,420 - Always. - Well, I'm a writer. 84 00:04:15,355 --> 00:04:18,159 If I wanted to be considered, what would I have to do? 85 00:04:18,192 --> 00:04:21,495 Well, first off, drop the persecution complex. 86 00:04:21,529 --> 00:04:23,865 Listen, take this log line. 87 00:04:23,898 --> 00:04:26,501 Turn it into a seven-page story by tomorrow morning. 88 00:04:26,534 --> 00:04:28,870 And if it doesn't make me want to puke, we'll talk. 89 00:04:31,839 --> 00:04:34,509 Thanks for helping me out of this jam, Betty. 90 00:04:34,542 --> 00:04:36,811 I panicked, told Veronica that I can dance 91 00:04:36,844 --> 00:04:39,547 when the truth is, I got two left feet. 92 00:04:39,580 --> 00:04:42,183 You remember when I broke Midge's big toe doing the bunny hop. 93 00:04:42,216 --> 00:04:44,886 I do. But don't worry. 94 00:04:44,919 --> 00:04:48,222 We will start with something simple and classic. 95 00:04:48,256 --> 00:04:49,389 The twist. 96 00:04:55,395 --> 00:04:58,599 Okay, so start just by 97 00:04:58,633 --> 00:05:02,069 moving your hips from side to side like this. 98 00:05:02,103 --> 00:05:03,103 Try it. 99 00:05:06,841 --> 00:05:10,343 - Like this? - No, less of shoulders, more hips. 100 00:05:13,848 --> 00:05:14,848 Okay. 101 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:21,354 Like this? I can't... 102 00:05:21,388 --> 00:05:25,126 No. Maybe you just need to focus on slow dancing. 103 00:05:25,159 --> 00:05:26,794 Everyone knows how to slow dance. 104 00:05:32,233 --> 00:05:33,233 Okay. 105 00:05:34,535 --> 00:05:36,637 One hand goes like this. 106 00:05:37,872 --> 00:05:39,974 The other hand, here. 107 00:05:41,609 --> 00:05:42,743 And then you just sway. 108 00:05:48,415 --> 00:05:49,584 That's it? 109 00:05:50,718 --> 00:05:53,254 Yeah, it's pretty simple, right? 110 00:06:15,910 --> 00:06:19,780 And what exactly is going on here? 111 00:06:19,814 --> 00:06:21,191 Betty was just showing me some moves, Mrs. Cooper. 112 00:06:21,215 --> 00:06:22,617 I'm giving Archie a dance lesson. 113 00:06:22,650 --> 00:06:25,186 He's asking out the new girl. 114 00:06:25,219 --> 00:06:26,754 She's a celebrity from Hollywood. 115 00:06:26,787 --> 00:06:27,787 Goodbye, Archie. 116 00:06:28,823 --> 00:06:30,291 Bye, Betty. 117 00:06:30,324 --> 00:06:32,093 Goodbye, Mrs. Cooper. 118 00:06:32,126 --> 00:06:34,962 Oh, thank your sweet mother for agreeing to chaperone with me. 119 00:06:36,964 --> 00:06:39,767 Give me your expert opinion, Ethel. I can take it. 120 00:06:39,800 --> 00:06:42,536 I'm so jealous of you, Jughead. 121 00:06:42,570 --> 00:06:46,240 It's my life's goal to draw a story for Pep Comics. 122 00:06:46,274 --> 00:06:48,843 They... They work with some of the best artists in the biz. 123 00:06:48,876 --> 00:06:52,513 Oh, come on. You're as good as any of those clowns, Ethel. 124 00:06:52,546 --> 00:06:55,683 I'll tell you what. If I can finish these pages and really make them sing, 125 00:06:55,716 --> 00:06:58,028 then I'll put your name forward to Mr. Fieldstone tomorrow. 126 00:06:58,052 --> 00:06:59,287 He's our editor-in-chief. 127 00:06:59,320 --> 00:07:01,055 Really? 128 00:07:01,088 --> 00:07:04,225 Jughead, that would... That would be a dream. 129 00:07:04,258 --> 00:07:06,661 - Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. - Well... 130 00:07:07,795 --> 00:07:09,429 Let's see what he says first. 131 00:07:27,982 --> 00:07:30,384 Yoo-hoo! Sorry to interrupt. 132 00:07:30,418 --> 00:07:33,453 Just wanted to make sure that everyone had their tickets to the sock hop. 133 00:07:36,624 --> 00:07:39,327 Midge Klump? One of my precious Vixens 134 00:07:39,360 --> 00:07:41,829 with a common greaser? Sacrilege! 135 00:07:41,862 --> 00:07:43,502 You get out of that car right this minute! 136 00:07:43,531 --> 00:07:45,199 Calm down! I'm coming. 137 00:07:45,232 --> 00:07:46,901 Go! 138 00:07:56,978 --> 00:07:58,245 Is everything okay, Kev? 139 00:08:00,348 --> 00:08:01,282 Yeah, sure. 140 00:08:01,315 --> 00:08:02,650 Just a little... 141 00:08:02,683 --> 00:08:05,052 preoccupied, I guess. 142 00:08:05,086 --> 00:08:07,788 Thinking about what songs you're gonna sing at the sock hop? 143 00:08:09,223 --> 00:08:13,127 Yeah. Yeah, and other things. 144 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:16,864 You know, you haven't officially asked me to the sock hop yet. 145 00:08:17,898 --> 00:08:21,736 Oh, uh, well, I'm performing. 146 00:08:21,769 --> 00:08:25,539 So I just kind of assumed you'd come to, you know, 147 00:08:26,207 --> 00:08:27,207 cheer me on. 148 00:08:29,143 --> 00:08:31,245 Right, yeah, of course. That makes sense. 149 00:08:41,355 --> 00:08:42,656 Um... 150 00:08:42,690 --> 00:08:44,225 What is it? Don't you like kissing me? 151 00:08:44,258 --> 00:08:47,561 Of course. It's like I said, I'm... I'm performing 152 00:08:47,595 --> 00:08:50,331 and I don't want to risk catching a cold. 153 00:08:50,364 --> 00:08:52,967 It's always something with you. 154 00:08:54,201 --> 00:08:55,469 What is that supposed to mean? 155 00:08:55,504 --> 00:08:56,747 It means we've been dating for months 156 00:08:56,771 --> 00:08:59,907 and we're still not going steady. 157 00:08:59,940 --> 00:09:02,610 You haven't even pinned me yet. 158 00:09:02,643 --> 00:09:03,911 How am I supposed to pin you? 159 00:09:03,944 --> 00:09:05,446 I don't even play a varsity sport... 160 00:09:05,479 --> 00:09:07,415 Doesn't need to be a varsity pin, Kev. 161 00:09:07,448 --> 00:09:09,316 It can be any old pin. 162 00:09:09,350 --> 00:09:10,684 Can be a ring, even. 163 00:09:10,718 --> 00:09:12,853 Gosh, when did you become such a sex maniac? 164 00:09:13,687 --> 00:09:16,090 For your information, 165 00:09:16,123 --> 00:09:18,192 the fact that I want my supposed boyfriend 166 00:09:18,225 --> 00:09:22,830 to kiss me once every blue moon does not make me a sex maniac, 167 00:09:22,863 --> 00:09:25,534 and I do not have cold germs or cooties, 168 00:09:25,566 --> 00:09:29,203 and I will definitely not be cheering you on at the sock hop. 169 00:09:29,236 --> 00:09:31,005 Betty... Betty. 170 00:09:48,022 --> 00:09:51,959 Well, it's pretentious, clunky, too much dialogue. 171 00:09:51,992 --> 00:09:54,361 But it'll do. 172 00:09:54,395 --> 00:09:55,629 Bernie, get in here. 173 00:09:57,031 --> 00:09:58,632 Wha... 174 00:09:58,666 --> 00:10:00,968 - Yes, Mr. Fieldstone. - We got a live one here. 175 00:10:01,001 --> 00:10:04,539 Now, see who's available to draw a seven-page zombie story 176 00:10:04,573 --> 00:10:06,273 for immediate publication. 177 00:10:08,242 --> 00:10:10,845 So, I'm hired? 178 00:10:10,878 --> 00:10:13,013 A dollar a page. Take it or leave it. 179 00:10:13,047 --> 00:10:16,817 Yeah, I'll take it. And, um, I know an artist, an incredible artist. 180 00:10:16,851 --> 00:10:20,754 Young, hungry, cheap, loves monster movies. 181 00:10:20,788 --> 00:10:23,525 A real fiend for gore. 182 00:10:23,558 --> 00:10:25,392 Okay. 183 00:10:25,426 --> 00:10:27,294 But I want those pages tomorrow. 184 00:10:27,328 --> 00:10:28,328 Yeah, you'll have 'em. 185 00:10:28,996 --> 00:10:31,132 And, um... 186 00:10:31,165 --> 00:10:33,200 Thank you for everything, Mr. Fieldstone. 187 00:10:52,286 --> 00:10:53,854 Sorry, um... 188 00:10:53,888 --> 00:10:55,165 I... I didn't know the music room was reserved. 189 00:10:55,189 --> 00:10:57,358 It's not. I was just horsing around, 190 00:10:57,391 --> 00:11:00,060 but you probably need it to rehearse, I'm guessing. 191 00:11:00,094 --> 00:11:02,163 Uh, my set for the sock hop, yeah. 192 00:11:03,565 --> 00:11:05,833 You're Clay Walker, right? 193 00:11:05,866 --> 00:11:08,802 I am. Just transferred this year. 194 00:11:08,836 --> 00:11:11,606 And you're Kevin Keller. Son of the sheriff, 195 00:11:11,640 --> 00:11:13,360 dating the prettiest girl at Riverdale High. 196 00:11:15,610 --> 00:11:17,711 I've done my research. 197 00:11:17,745 --> 00:11:20,314 Uh, where did you transfer from? 198 00:11:20,347 --> 00:11:24,218 All over. My dad's in the... Was in the military. 199 00:11:25,319 --> 00:11:27,388 Cool. Cool. 200 00:11:29,490 --> 00:11:30,925 Are you going to the sock hop? 201 00:11:30,958 --> 00:11:33,961 I wouldn't have a date. I don't know many people. 202 00:11:35,863 --> 00:11:40,234 Unless, uh, you could think of someone I should ask. 203 00:11:43,037 --> 00:11:44,905 A lot of people go stag here. 204 00:11:48,543 --> 00:11:49,543 It's nice to meet you. 205 00:12:02,557 --> 00:12:07,529 Hey. Uh, so I did a little brushing up 206 00:12:07,562 --> 00:12:12,166 and I'm ready for that demonstration. 207 00:12:12,199 --> 00:12:13,734 How do you feel about slow dancing? 208 00:12:15,704 --> 00:12:17,539 Nothing better. 209 00:12:17,572 --> 00:12:20,174 But upon further reflection, 210 00:12:20,207 --> 00:12:23,612 I have no doubt a Troy Donahue type like you 211 00:12:23,645 --> 00:12:25,479 can trip the light fantastic, Archie. 212 00:12:27,381 --> 00:12:29,850 So does that mean... 213 00:12:29,883 --> 00:12:32,119 But, quite candidly, 214 00:12:32,152 --> 00:12:34,188 I'm also entertaining other offers. 215 00:12:35,690 --> 00:12:37,324 What? Oh... 216 00:12:38,058 --> 00:12:39,393 Wow, okay. 217 00:12:39,426 --> 00:12:43,264 However, being my escort demands more than mere dancing. 218 00:12:43,297 --> 00:12:46,601 It also requires scintillating conversation. 219 00:12:46,635 --> 00:12:49,504 I need to know that you won't be a bore at the sock hop. 220 00:12:49,537 --> 00:12:52,072 So, why don't you clean yourself up 221 00:12:52,106 --> 00:12:54,875 and come by the Pembrooke at 6:00-ish tonight? 222 00:12:54,908 --> 00:12:58,879 I'll be wanting to discuss politics, art, current events. 223 00:12:58,912 --> 00:13:00,914 Dazzle me with your wit. 224 00:13:01,549 --> 00:13:02,883 Okay? 225 00:13:02,916 --> 00:13:04,519 Dazzle you. Okay. 226 00:13:05,819 --> 00:13:07,054 Well, I should motor. 227 00:13:07,087 --> 00:13:08,222 See you tonight. 228 00:13:09,591 --> 00:13:11,158 Archiekins? 229 00:13:14,663 --> 00:13:15,963 I'm rooting for you, stud. 230 00:13:26,807 --> 00:13:30,077 So they just do whatever you say, is that it? 231 00:13:30,110 --> 00:13:31,110 Hmm? 232 00:13:33,047 --> 00:13:35,382 Oh, you mean boys? 233 00:13:36,917 --> 00:13:39,353 Boys aren't too, too complicated. 234 00:13:42,189 --> 00:13:44,425 I wish I had your confidence. 235 00:13:44,458 --> 00:13:45,959 Why don't you? 236 00:13:46,695 --> 00:13:48,362 What do you mean? 237 00:13:48,395 --> 00:13:51,398 I mean, I'm only just getting my sea legs here in Riverdale, 238 00:13:51,432 --> 00:13:55,570 but I can already tell you're a catch, Betty. 239 00:13:55,603 --> 00:13:57,338 A total Marilyn. 240 00:13:57,371 --> 00:14:00,474 You and Kevin the Crooner are going steady, aren't you? 241 00:14:01,810 --> 00:14:03,977 Um, not officially. 242 00:14:04,011 --> 00:14:06,013 We may even be on the rocks. 243 00:14:06,614 --> 00:14:07,614 That's a shame... 244 00:14:08,415 --> 00:14:10,084 for him. 245 00:14:10,117 --> 00:14:13,020 Why don't you invite some other boy to the sock hop? 246 00:14:13,053 --> 00:14:15,122 Get Kevin all hot and bothered. 247 00:14:15,155 --> 00:14:18,158 That's always fun, keeping our beaus on their toes. 248 00:14:18,192 --> 00:14:20,528 Surely there's some He-Man at Riverdale High 249 00:14:20,562 --> 00:14:21,722 you'd like to make time with. 250 00:14:24,799 --> 00:14:26,735 Tickets. Get your tickets to the sock hop. 251 00:14:26,768 --> 00:14:28,369 Buy one, get one free. 252 00:14:29,103 --> 00:14:31,506 You... Dilton Doiley. 253 00:14:31,539 --> 00:14:33,718 - Why haven't you bought a ticket to my sock hop yet? - Uh... 254 00:14:33,742 --> 00:14:37,211 For that matter, why are some people trying to return their tickets? 255 00:14:37,244 --> 00:14:41,148 Um... It might be because of the Serpents. 256 00:14:42,550 --> 00:14:43,618 What about the Serpents? 257 00:14:44,853 --> 00:14:46,554 What are they planning? 258 00:14:46,588 --> 00:14:49,323 They said they were going to be waiting in the parking lot, 259 00:14:49,356 --> 00:14:51,526 and they're gonna throw rotten eggs at anyone 260 00:14:51,559 --> 00:14:53,327 who tries going to the dance. 261 00:14:53,360 --> 00:14:55,028 Barbarians. 262 00:14:55,062 --> 00:14:58,132 And who, pray tell, is the one making these threats. 263 00:14:59,701 --> 00:15:02,504 Mostly that scary Toni girl. 264 00:15:02,537 --> 00:15:04,938 Of course. It would be her. 265 00:15:05,840 --> 00:15:10,144 Well, this means war. 266 00:15:12,946 --> 00:15:14,081 Dismissed. 267 00:15:19,920 --> 00:15:21,021 Mom? 268 00:15:24,759 --> 00:15:25,926 Can you help? 269 00:15:25,959 --> 00:15:28,395 Hang on. 270 00:15:28,429 --> 00:15:30,230 I might have something that'll do the trick. 271 00:15:34,935 --> 00:15:37,171 Oh, that's more like it. 272 00:15:37,204 --> 00:15:38,849 I think I'll have to let it out a little bit, 273 00:15:38,873 --> 00:15:41,776 but other than that, it fits perfectly. 274 00:15:41,810 --> 00:15:44,712 It's a little old-fashioned, isn't it? 275 00:15:44,746 --> 00:15:46,714 Well, it was your dad's, 276 00:15:46,748 --> 00:15:50,350 but he'd want you to wear it, especially to your first dance. 277 00:15:50,384 --> 00:15:53,487 Well, actually, I need it tonight, Mom. 278 00:15:54,722 --> 00:15:57,157 Yeah. Veronica asked me over. 279 00:15:57,191 --> 00:15:59,059 You're taking her to the dance? 280 00:15:59,092 --> 00:16:01,261 If I'm lucky. 281 00:16:01,295 --> 00:16:04,833 She wants to give me a test run, you could say? 282 00:16:04,866 --> 00:16:07,100 I don't like the sound of that. 283 00:16:07,134 --> 00:16:08,469 A bit haughty, isn't it? 284 00:16:09,737 --> 00:16:10,805 It's not like that. 285 00:16:10,839 --> 00:16:12,439 Veronica is from Los Angeles 286 00:16:12,473 --> 00:16:14,943 and she's practically a movie star. 287 00:16:14,975 --> 00:16:16,477 Standards are different out there. 288 00:16:18,245 --> 00:16:22,449 - Aw, geez, Mom. - I'm fine. 289 00:16:23,952 --> 00:16:26,053 It's just, seeing you here in his suit, 290 00:16:26,086 --> 00:16:28,222 it just brings back so many memories. 291 00:16:30,725 --> 00:16:32,670 You know, your father and I went to the sock hop together. 292 00:16:32,694 --> 00:16:34,461 He was such a romantic 293 00:16:34,495 --> 00:16:36,330 and he wrote me the sweetest poems. 294 00:16:36,363 --> 00:16:37,565 I still have them somewhere. 295 00:16:38,867 --> 00:16:40,100 Poems? 296 00:16:40,133 --> 00:16:42,302 He knew how to make a girl swoon. 297 00:16:44,572 --> 00:16:45,673 This one, I think. 298 00:16:45,707 --> 00:16:46,707 - Yeah? - Mm-hmm. 299 00:16:50,645 --> 00:16:54,248 So, Veronica invited me over to her place tonight, and... 300 00:16:55,683 --> 00:16:56,885 I need to impress her. 301 00:16:56,918 --> 00:16:58,051 So don't laugh... 302 00:16:59,253 --> 00:17:00,420 but I wrote her a poem. 303 00:17:02,557 --> 00:17:04,067 I just need someone to read it and just 304 00:17:04,091 --> 00:17:05,531 tell me if it's crazy to give to her. 305 00:17:08,262 --> 00:17:10,565 Okay. Hand it over, Walt Whitman. 306 00:17:22,844 --> 00:17:25,513 Well, is it terrible? 307 00:17:29,383 --> 00:17:30,383 No. 308 00:17:32,286 --> 00:17:33,621 It's actually really sweet. 309 00:17:37,725 --> 00:17:39,359 You have a poet's soul, Arch. 310 00:17:39,393 --> 00:17:40,393 Who knew? 311 00:18:02,517 --> 00:18:04,686 So this is where the Serpents dwell. 312 00:18:05,887 --> 00:18:07,130 I always imagined it'd be something 313 00:18:07,154 --> 00:18:09,156 more like a biker bar, but this... 314 00:18:09,189 --> 00:18:10,792 - This is... - The Dark Room is 315 00:18:10,825 --> 00:18:14,796 a coffeehouse for bikers, beatniks and badasses. 316 00:18:14,829 --> 00:18:17,932 Which begs the question, what are you doing here, preppy? 317 00:18:17,966 --> 00:18:19,333 Better question. 318 00:18:19,366 --> 00:18:20,911 Why are you so hell-bent on ruining my sock hop 319 00:18:20,935 --> 00:18:23,071 the same way your slimy Serpent pal 320 00:18:23,103 --> 00:18:24,606 tried to ruin my virtuous Vixen? 321 00:18:24,639 --> 00:18:28,710 Okay, Cheryl. You want people at your dance, I dig it. 322 00:18:28,743 --> 00:18:30,110 So I'll pitch it again. 323 00:18:30,143 --> 00:18:32,647 Let my boy Fangs blow the roof off the gym 324 00:18:32,680 --> 00:18:34,616 and we'll pack the place. 325 00:18:34,649 --> 00:18:38,185 For the bazillionth time, I have already booked Kevin and the Crooners. 326 00:18:38,218 --> 00:18:40,487 Yeah, the Crooners are doneskis. 327 00:18:40,521 --> 00:18:42,222 Look, Fangs is about to play. 328 00:18:42,255 --> 00:18:44,959 So why don't you order yourself a cappuccino, 329 00:18:44,993 --> 00:18:47,028 take a load off and hear him play? 330 00:18:47,061 --> 00:18:48,362 Maybe you'll change your mind 331 00:18:48,395 --> 00:18:51,431 and you and I can get better acquainted. 332 00:19:08,348 --> 00:19:12,120 - Archie, you made it. - Am I late? 333 00:19:12,152 --> 00:19:13,788 Oh, not at all, lover boy. 334 00:19:13,821 --> 00:19:15,799 We were just discussing President Eisenhower's decision 335 00:19:15,823 --> 00:19:17,290 to run for a second term. 336 00:19:17,324 --> 00:19:20,160 And let me warn you, the others are very divided. 337 00:19:21,529 --> 00:19:23,531 - I'm sorry. Others? - Come. Come on in. 338 00:19:23,564 --> 00:19:25,566 We're having aperitifs in the parlor. 339 00:19:41,949 --> 00:19:44,652 Mom, can I ask your advice about something? 340 00:19:44,686 --> 00:19:47,755 Well, of course, honey. What is it? 341 00:19:47,789 --> 00:19:50,892 I think I'm having weird feelings about Archie. 342 00:19:53,828 --> 00:19:56,731 Oh. What sort of feelings? 343 00:19:56,764 --> 00:19:59,499 Like, stirrings? 344 00:20:01,502 --> 00:20:07,474 When we were dancing, I felt a flutter in my stomach. 345 00:20:09,677 --> 00:20:13,715 Is it possible that this fluttering is 346 00:20:13,748 --> 00:20:16,818 a reaction to feeling underappreciated by Kevin? 347 00:20:18,553 --> 00:20:20,788 I hadn't thought of it that way. 348 00:20:20,822 --> 00:20:22,957 Which is why it's a good thing that you came to me. 349 00:20:31,132 --> 00:20:33,101 Holy hell, Ethel. 350 00:20:33,134 --> 00:20:34,535 There is no way that Mr. Fieldstone 351 00:20:34,569 --> 00:20:36,971 doesn't hire you after he sees these. 352 00:20:37,004 --> 00:20:38,740 - You really think so? - Yeah. 353 00:20:38,773 --> 00:20:40,174 Even though I'm a girl? 354 00:20:40,208 --> 00:20:41,676 If he doesn't, I'll eat my own crown. 355 00:20:43,477 --> 00:20:48,182 So, uh, Jughead, the sock hop's tomorrow night. 356 00:20:48,216 --> 00:20:49,217 It is? 357 00:20:49,249 --> 00:20:51,085 What if we went together? 358 00:20:51,119 --> 00:20:52,653 Like, for kicks? 359 00:20:54,287 --> 00:20:56,356 Yeah, yeah, just for kicks. 360 00:20:57,658 --> 00:20:58,926 Might be fun. 361 00:20:58,960 --> 00:21:00,840 Could have a decent spread, cookies and whatnot. 362 00:21:06,768 --> 00:21:08,503 Since when are boys allowed in your room? 363 00:21:08,536 --> 00:21:10,138 We're just studying, Mom. 364 00:21:10,171 --> 00:21:11,648 Well, whatever you were doing, you're lucky your father's 365 00:21:11,672 --> 00:21:13,508 working nights at the factory this week. 366 00:21:14,307 --> 00:21:16,978 I was actually just leaving. 367 00:21:17,011 --> 00:21:18,291 I'll see you at school tomorrow. 368 00:21:18,946 --> 00:21:19,946 Excuse me. Sorry. 369 00:21:33,594 --> 00:21:36,329 So then I said, "Sorry, Mr. Sinatra, 370 00:21:36,363 --> 00:21:39,100 - but I think Elvis sang it better." 371 00:21:39,133 --> 00:21:40,601 Oh, no. 372 00:21:42,570 --> 00:21:44,238 Archie, are you all right? 373 00:21:44,272 --> 00:21:46,207 You've been quiet all night. 374 00:21:46,240 --> 00:21:47,809 Yeah, I'm good. 375 00:21:47,842 --> 00:21:50,845 I was just... I was just taking it all in. 376 00:21:50,878 --> 00:21:53,281 - Soaking it up. - Like the sponge that you are. 377 00:22:00,621 --> 00:22:02,023 I see you're admiring the painting. 378 00:22:03,456 --> 00:22:05,325 - It's a... - It's a Monet. Am I right? 379 00:22:06,627 --> 00:22:11,132 Indeed. You have a connoisseur's eyes, Julian. 380 00:22:11,165 --> 00:22:12,767 I appreciate beautiful things. 381 00:22:14,602 --> 00:22:17,672 Every summer, my family goes on an art-buying tour in Europe. 382 00:22:17,705 --> 00:22:19,841 Archie, what do you think of the painting? 383 00:22:23,678 --> 00:22:24,678 Um... 384 00:22:25,746 --> 00:22:28,015 It's beautiful and all, uh... 385 00:22:28,049 --> 00:22:34,088 I guess I just prefer an artist like Norman Rockwell. 386 00:22:34,121 --> 00:22:36,600 Then again, I'm not really an art tour through Europe kind of guy. 387 00:22:36,624 --> 00:22:39,994 - So... - That's obvious from what you're wearing, chump. 388 00:22:40,027 --> 00:22:41,494 Where'd you get that suit? 389 00:22:41,529 --> 00:22:43,231 Some thrift store? 390 00:22:44,431 --> 00:22:46,499 It's my father's suit. 391 00:22:46,534 --> 00:22:48,401 And you better shut your trap, Blossom. 392 00:22:48,435 --> 00:22:49,737 Wasn't he buried in his suit? 393 00:22:50,738 --> 00:22:52,439 Or did he have more than one? 394 00:22:52,472 --> 00:22:55,076 He was buried in his uniform. 395 00:22:55,109 --> 00:22:59,213 Well, I, for one, think you look very striking, Archie. 396 00:22:59,247 --> 00:23:03,918 And I like a bit of variety in my men's attire, as well as in my men. 397 00:23:05,052 --> 00:23:07,487 So, who's up for charades? 398 00:23:09,590 --> 00:23:11,626 You know, Veronica, it has been a real swell night, 399 00:23:11,659 --> 00:23:15,162 but, uh... I think I'm just gonna blow out of here. 400 00:23:15,196 --> 00:23:18,199 If I stay any longer, I might be liable to spill someone's blue blood 401 00:23:18,232 --> 00:23:20,134 all over your nice, expensive things. 402 00:23:45,726 --> 00:23:47,460 Good morning, Mrs. Andrews. 403 00:23:47,494 --> 00:23:49,730 As you may know, I'm Veronica Lodge. 404 00:23:49,764 --> 00:23:51,732 Is Archie home, by any chance? 405 00:23:51,766 --> 00:23:53,901 He's at the grocery store. 406 00:23:53,935 --> 00:23:55,703 Shopping? This early? 407 00:23:55,736 --> 00:23:58,172 Archie told me everything that happened last night. 408 00:23:59,573 --> 00:24:02,176 Well, that's actually why I'm here. 409 00:24:02,209 --> 00:24:03,678 I feel terrible about it. 410 00:24:03,711 --> 00:24:05,780 I didn't mean for things to happen the way they did. 411 00:24:05,813 --> 00:24:10,084 My Archie is not some Hollywood playboy. 412 00:24:10,117 --> 00:24:14,221 He's a simple boy. So simple that he's mad at Julian Blossom 413 00:24:14,255 --> 00:24:16,924 and himself for what happened at your little soiree, 414 00:24:16,958 --> 00:24:20,428 when you and I both know who the real villainess was. 415 00:24:20,460 --> 00:24:22,730 I mean, what kind of person 416 00:24:22,763 --> 00:24:25,700 auditions boys to go to a sock hop? 417 00:24:25,733 --> 00:24:28,602 Well, when your parents are actors... 418 00:24:31,072 --> 00:24:33,473 Sorry. That's not an excuse. 419 00:24:33,507 --> 00:24:35,676 Listen, if you hurt my boy, 420 00:24:35,710 --> 00:24:37,745 you and I are going to have some serious trouble, 421 00:24:37,778 --> 00:24:40,581 Little Miss Femme Fatale. 422 00:24:46,854 --> 00:24:48,723 - Thanks for stopping by, Kevin. 423 00:24:50,992 --> 00:24:54,328 - High Point? - Okay. 424 00:24:54,362 --> 00:24:56,864 So, Betty tells me that the two of you 425 00:24:56,897 --> 00:24:59,934 have had some troubles as of late. 426 00:24:59,967 --> 00:25:01,102 Would you agree? 427 00:25:01,135 --> 00:25:03,671 I feel awful, Mrs. Cooper. 428 00:25:03,704 --> 00:25:07,008 It's like... Betty wants these things from me, 429 00:25:07,041 --> 00:25:09,810 but I'm not sure if I can give them to her. 430 00:25:09,844 --> 00:25:12,179 It's perfectly normal for girls Betty's age 431 00:25:12,213 --> 00:25:13,981 to have certain... 432 00:25:14,015 --> 00:25:17,885 expectations of what their boyfriends are willing to do. 433 00:25:19,720 --> 00:25:21,155 May I make a suggestion? 434 00:25:23,824 --> 00:25:25,059 I'm going to give you this. 435 00:25:28,462 --> 00:25:32,199 You see, Betty just wants to be pinned. 436 00:25:32,233 --> 00:25:35,102 She wants to feel appreciated. 437 00:25:35,136 --> 00:25:39,240 And then all of those... feelings will settle. 438 00:25:39,273 --> 00:25:41,976 But won't a pin mean she'll expect more from me? 439 00:25:42,009 --> 00:25:46,047 Oh, no. A pin takes off the pressure. 440 00:25:46,080 --> 00:25:50,017 You see, it's a symbol for what every girl craves. 441 00:25:50,051 --> 00:25:51,786 They just... They just want a fella 442 00:25:51,819 --> 00:25:54,055 that's going to carry their books home from school 443 00:25:54,088 --> 00:25:56,690 or take them to the movies Saturday night 444 00:25:56,724 --> 00:25:58,926 or call them on the telephone before supper. 445 00:25:59,460 --> 00:26:00,460 Is that all? 446 00:26:01,695 --> 00:26:04,665 A pin is a promise, Kevin. 447 00:26:04,698 --> 00:26:08,537 Don't tell anyone, but this is the actual pin 448 00:26:08,569 --> 00:26:11,472 that Mr. Cooper gave me back in high school. 449 00:26:11,506 --> 00:26:12,973 See, this pin 450 00:26:13,007 --> 00:26:19,213 somehow answered a desire that we both were feeling, 451 00:26:19,246 --> 00:26:23,017 and then things were fine and pure from that point forward. 452 00:26:23,717 --> 00:26:25,086 You're a good boy, Kevin. 453 00:26:25,886 --> 00:26:28,422 And Betty is a good girl. 454 00:26:28,456 --> 00:26:34,662 And I believe that this pin will take care of everything. 455 00:26:41,135 --> 00:26:44,605 Tickets. Get your tickets for tonight's sock hop. 456 00:26:44,638 --> 00:26:46,006 - Hurry up! - You, four eyes. 457 00:26:46,040 --> 00:26:47,875 Get your tickets to the sock hop yet? 458 00:26:47,908 --> 00:26:49,910 Uh... no. 459 00:26:49,944 --> 00:26:51,513 Well, pony up, poindexter, 460 00:26:51,546 --> 00:26:53,948 because my pal Fangs Fogarty is performing. 461 00:26:53,981 --> 00:26:56,951 And trust me, you'll be kicking yourself if you miss it. 462 00:26:56,984 --> 00:26:58,085 I'll take one. 463 00:27:00,387 --> 00:27:02,289 Five. I'll take five. 464 00:27:07,328 --> 00:27:10,764 By the way, did you, uh, break the bad news to Kevin yet? 465 00:27:10,798 --> 00:27:13,033 No. But I will. 466 00:27:13,067 --> 00:27:14,067 Can you dig it? 467 00:27:18,038 --> 00:27:20,708 Putting aside the fact that you were drawing 468 00:27:20,741 --> 00:27:22,910 while Dr. Doiley was lecturing, 469 00:27:22,943 --> 00:27:26,213 in and of itself a flagrant violation 470 00:27:26,247 --> 00:27:27,549 of school etiquette. 471 00:27:27,582 --> 00:27:30,885 Dr. Werthers and I are also 472 00:27:30,918 --> 00:27:33,988 deeply concerned about what you were drawing. 473 00:27:34,021 --> 00:27:37,559 Where did the vision for this come from, Ethel? 474 00:27:37,592 --> 00:27:41,061 Your subconscious? A nightmare? The movies? 475 00:27:41,896 --> 00:27:42,963 They're for a story. 476 00:27:44,131 --> 00:27:45,132 What kind of story? 477 00:27:45,699 --> 00:27:47,334 A comic book. 478 00:27:47,368 --> 00:27:48,736 That I'm on deadline to finish. 479 00:27:48,769 --> 00:27:50,738 That's why I was drawing in Dr. Doiley's class. 480 00:27:50,771 --> 00:27:54,675 I'm... I'm trying to get a job at Pep Comics. 481 00:27:55,676 --> 00:27:57,512 They're based here in town. 482 00:27:57,546 --> 00:28:00,714 I'm sorry, Ethel, but your budding career 483 00:28:00,748 --> 00:28:02,883 as an illustrator of lurid comic books 484 00:28:02,917 --> 00:28:06,153 doesn't remotely justify this behavior. 485 00:28:06,187 --> 00:28:09,156 You have a week's detention, starting today. 486 00:28:13,727 --> 00:28:14,895 Veronica. 487 00:28:15,630 --> 00:28:17,698 Archie. Hi. 488 00:28:18,465 --> 00:28:19,867 Look, about last night... 489 00:28:19,900 --> 00:28:22,069 I'm sorry I rushed out of there like that. 490 00:28:23,204 --> 00:28:24,271 I, uh... 491 00:28:26,207 --> 00:28:31,580 I sincerely was going to rip Julian Blossom's head off. 492 00:28:31,613 --> 00:28:34,616 Well, he would have deserved it. 493 00:28:34,649 --> 00:28:38,018 And I'm mortified about what he said to you. 494 00:28:38,052 --> 00:28:41,755 I truly had a good time getting to know you better. 495 00:28:43,824 --> 00:28:47,728 Well, um, in that case, 496 00:28:49,129 --> 00:28:50,798 if you haven't made your decision yet, 497 00:28:50,831 --> 00:28:53,033 I'm still keen on taking you to the sock hop tonight. 498 00:28:55,836 --> 00:28:58,439 I would love that, Archie, 499 00:29:00,575 --> 00:29:02,943 but I've already made my selection. 500 00:29:02,977 --> 00:29:05,846 And... I'm not going with anyone. 501 00:29:07,848 --> 00:29:09,917 What? Why? 502 00:29:09,950 --> 00:29:13,722 With so many excellent options, it's simply impossible for an it girl to choose. 503 00:29:15,356 --> 00:29:16,890 Options like Julian Blossom? 504 00:29:19,260 --> 00:29:21,795 You know, I don't get you, Veronica. 505 00:29:21,829 --> 00:29:24,832 I mean, what was last night's dog-and-pony show all about then? 506 00:29:26,166 --> 00:29:28,235 I mean, forget last night. This entire week. 507 00:29:28,269 --> 00:29:31,305 Making us... Making me jump through hoops like that? 508 00:29:33,541 --> 00:29:35,909 It was a game, Archie. 509 00:29:35,943 --> 00:29:38,312 The queen of the hive gets all her worker bees abuzz 510 00:29:38,345 --> 00:29:44,184 and then flies away before... Before anyone's stung too badly. 511 00:29:51,392 --> 00:29:53,227 So, have you made your pick yet? 512 00:29:54,729 --> 00:29:57,464 Here's a late-breaking scoop for Hedda Hopper. 513 00:29:57,498 --> 00:30:01,802 Socialite Veronica Lodge has decided to go stag to the sock hop. 514 00:30:03,270 --> 00:30:05,406 Well, what happened? What about Archie? 515 00:30:05,439 --> 00:30:09,443 I'm in the midst of a rude awakening, Betty. 516 00:30:09,476 --> 00:30:12,913 Turns out I've been careless and thoughtless 517 00:30:12,946 --> 00:30:16,483 with a lot of the boys at Riverdale High. 518 00:30:16,518 --> 00:30:21,523 Archie most especially, and most undeservingly. 519 00:30:21,556 --> 00:30:23,090 Did you not like his poem? 520 00:30:24,526 --> 00:30:25,526 What poem? 521 00:30:27,961 --> 00:30:31,599 Archie wrote you a poem. Did he not give it to you? 522 00:30:31,633 --> 00:30:34,201 Not that I know of. 523 00:30:34,234 --> 00:30:36,070 Not that I deserve, in any case. 524 00:30:36,103 --> 00:30:39,641 Wait a minute. So who's Archie going to the sock hop with? 525 00:30:39,674 --> 00:30:42,009 No one, as far as I know. 526 00:30:42,042 --> 00:30:43,286 I'll tell you one thing, though. 527 00:30:43,310 --> 00:30:45,479 Whoever does end up going with Archie, 528 00:30:46,380 --> 00:30:47,615 she is one lucky girl. 529 00:31:30,124 --> 00:31:32,426 Hey, Betty, can I talk to you for a second? 530 00:31:33,795 --> 00:31:34,795 It's important. 531 00:31:38,365 --> 00:31:40,167 Sure, let's talk. 532 00:31:47,241 --> 00:31:49,943 Cheryl bumped me and the Crooners. 533 00:31:49,977 --> 00:31:51,478 Fangs Fogarty's performing. 534 00:31:51,513 --> 00:31:53,447 Apparently, he's God's gift or something. 535 00:31:53,480 --> 00:31:54,948 I heard. Kev, I'm sorry. 536 00:31:54,982 --> 00:31:59,019 No, uh... I'm sorry. 537 00:31:59,052 --> 00:32:01,455 Betty, I'm really... I'm really sorry. 538 00:32:02,824 --> 00:32:04,224 I was a dope. 539 00:32:04,258 --> 00:32:07,494 And you are the most wonderful, 540 00:32:07,529 --> 00:32:11,231 most ginchiest girl in the world, and I took that for granted. 541 00:32:11,265 --> 00:32:13,200 That won't happen again. Um... 542 00:32:16,036 --> 00:32:18,172 Betty Cooper, will you go steady with me? 543 00:32:22,209 --> 00:32:24,779 - Kevin... - Things will be different this time. 544 00:32:24,813 --> 00:32:26,480 I promise. I... 545 00:32:28,449 --> 00:32:30,919 I love you, Betty. I do. 546 00:32:30,951 --> 00:32:32,687 And you make my heart feel full. 547 00:32:34,054 --> 00:32:35,623 So will you be my girl? 548 00:32:37,124 --> 00:32:39,293 Will you go to the sock hop with me? 549 00:32:41,763 --> 00:32:43,865 Yeah, of course. 550 00:32:43,898 --> 00:32:45,999 - Yeah? - Yeah. 551 00:32:47,735 --> 00:32:48,735 All right. 552 00:32:52,973 --> 00:32:54,041 Um... 553 00:32:55,677 --> 00:32:57,377 Uh... 554 00:32:57,411 --> 00:32:59,848 How do I... - I'll... I'll do it. 555 00:32:59,881 --> 00:33:01,281 Okay. 556 00:33:01,315 --> 00:33:02,382 All right. 557 00:33:11,492 --> 00:33:14,529 Guess who didn't show up for her assigned detention? 558 00:33:15,162 --> 00:33:17,130 The Muggs girl. 559 00:33:17,164 --> 00:33:20,635 I'm concerned, Felix. I... I think we should speak to Ethel's parents. 560 00:33:22,937 --> 00:33:25,072 God knows what's troubling that girl. 561 00:33:26,641 --> 00:33:30,745 Now, you want me to believe that a girl, this girl, 562 00:33:30,778 --> 00:33:32,412 generated these pages? 563 00:33:32,446 --> 00:33:36,149 Yes, and she's currently skipping detention 564 00:33:36,183 --> 00:33:38,753 because of how badly she wants to draw comic books for you, 565 00:33:39,787 --> 00:33:41,789 Mr. Fieldstone. 566 00:33:41,823 --> 00:33:46,761 Well, young lady, let me congratulate you. 567 00:33:46,794 --> 00:33:50,532 These are the most putrid pages I've seen in a long time. 568 00:33:50,565 --> 00:33:53,233 And that's the highest compliment I can give any artist. 569 00:33:53,267 --> 00:33:55,035 Freckles, you have some real talent. 570 00:33:55,703 --> 00:33:56,804 What's your name? 571 00:33:56,838 --> 00:33:57,939 Ethel. 572 00:33:57,972 --> 00:33:59,807 Thank you, Mr. Fieldstone. 573 00:33:59,841 --> 00:34:03,176 Well, freckles, you and boy wonder here make a terrific team. 574 00:34:03,210 --> 00:34:06,313 So, what are you, boyfriend-girlfriend? 575 00:34:06,346 --> 00:34:07,247 Uh, no. 576 00:34:07,281 --> 00:34:09,283 We are just creative partners. 577 00:34:09,316 --> 00:34:13,086 - But we are going to the sock hop together. - Ah. 578 00:34:16,591 --> 00:34:19,694 Smithers. I'm about to put my face on. 579 00:34:19,727 --> 00:34:21,328 My apologies, Miss Veronica. 580 00:34:21,361 --> 00:34:23,765 But I was emptying the bins and came across something 581 00:34:23,798 --> 00:34:26,133 that I believe belongs to you. 582 00:34:27,769 --> 00:34:29,102 What's this? 583 00:34:29,136 --> 00:34:32,072 It seems to be a poem, miss. 584 00:34:46,153 --> 00:34:47,855 Mom, Dad, is everything all right? 585 00:34:47,889 --> 00:34:49,423 We got called down to your school. 586 00:34:49,456 --> 00:34:51,759 They said you're acting like some delinquent. 587 00:34:51,793 --> 00:34:53,160 Drawing dirty pictures. 588 00:34:53,193 --> 00:34:55,329 On top of staying up at all hours, 589 00:34:55,362 --> 00:34:58,032 inviting boys into your bedroom 590 00:34:58,066 --> 00:34:59,567 and now missing detention? 591 00:34:59,601 --> 00:35:02,070 We did not raise you this way, Ethel. 592 00:35:02,102 --> 00:35:04,005 Maybe if you didn't drink so much, Mom. 593 00:35:04,038 --> 00:35:06,440 And maybe if you weren't so miserable all of the time, Dad. 594 00:35:06,473 --> 00:35:07,976 The hell did you just say to me? 595 00:35:08,009 --> 00:35:09,343 Never mind. 596 00:35:09,376 --> 00:35:10,654 Where do you think you're going? 597 00:35:10,678 --> 00:35:13,347 I'm going to the sock hop with Jughead. 598 00:35:13,380 --> 00:35:15,650 Over my dead body, you are. 599 00:35:56,791 --> 00:35:58,993 If it isn't Kevin of Kevin and the Crooners fame. 600 00:35:59,027 --> 00:36:00,293 Yeah, hardly. 601 00:36:00,327 --> 00:36:02,063 Just plain old Kevin Keller tonight. 602 00:36:02,096 --> 00:36:05,165 I was sorry to hear that tonight's lineup had been changed. 603 00:36:05,198 --> 00:36:07,669 Oh, easy come, easy go. 604 00:36:07,702 --> 00:36:10,605 Supposedly, Fangs is an out-of-this-world singer. 605 00:36:10,638 --> 00:36:12,774 Yeah, and he sure is easy on the eyes. 606 00:36:14,474 --> 00:36:16,209 But I can say the same about you. 607 00:36:16,978 --> 00:36:18,613 Anyway, I was... 608 00:36:18,646 --> 00:36:21,448 I was really looking forward to seeing you perform tonight. 609 00:36:21,481 --> 00:36:23,818 Maybe you can give me a private concert one of these days? 610 00:36:24,986 --> 00:36:26,654 Yeah. 611 00:36:26,688 --> 00:36:29,222 Um, look, Clay, uh, Betty's waiting for her punch, 612 00:36:29,256 --> 00:36:32,727 - so if you'll excuse me? - Of course. Have fun tonight. 613 00:36:43,336 --> 00:36:46,007 Good evening, Riverdale High. 614 00:36:46,040 --> 00:36:49,844 Who's ready to rock 'n' roll? 615 00:36:49,877 --> 00:36:51,579 Well, in that case, 616 00:36:51,612 --> 00:36:54,414 find somebody to hold on to... 617 00:36:54,448 --> 00:36:55,983 because we're about to shake things up. 618 00:37:41,361 --> 00:37:43,330 Told you Fangs was the next Chuck Berry. 619 00:37:43,363 --> 00:37:46,200 I wouldn't go that far. 620 00:37:46,234 --> 00:37:48,202 Come on, let's see your moves. 621 00:37:48,236 --> 00:37:50,104 I'm fine supervising from right here. 622 00:37:50,138 --> 00:37:52,405 - Thank you very much. - One boogie woogie 623 00:37:52,439 --> 00:37:55,442 and I'll stop hassling you if that's what you really want. 624 00:37:55,475 --> 00:37:58,780 Fine. But just one dance. 625 00:38:43,323 --> 00:38:45,893 I got the poem you wrote for me. 626 00:38:45,927 --> 00:38:47,061 Or at least I think you did. 627 00:38:48,162 --> 00:38:50,430 "A stolen look across the hall. 628 00:38:50,463 --> 00:38:53,433 I hope she hears my silent call. 629 00:38:53,466 --> 00:38:55,636 Dreams of walks through moonlit nights 630 00:38:55,670 --> 00:38:59,941 with the girl more beautiful than all the cosmic sights." 631 00:38:59,974 --> 00:39:01,976 It's beautiful, Archie. 632 00:39:02,009 --> 00:39:05,179 Um... It barely rhymes. 633 00:39:05,213 --> 00:39:07,014 How do you feel about a do-over? 634 00:39:07,048 --> 00:39:09,416 Or, to put it in other words, 635 00:39:09,449 --> 00:39:12,520 Archie Andrews, may I have this dance? 636 00:39:17,325 --> 00:39:18,593 I'm sorry, Veronica. 637 00:39:19,260 --> 00:39:20,360 Maybe next time. 638 00:39:20,393 --> 00:39:21,829 Will you excuse me? 639 00:39:21,863 --> 00:39:22,863 Of course. 640 00:39:30,771 --> 00:39:32,673 Veronica Lodge. 641 00:39:34,041 --> 00:39:35,142 Julian Blossom. 642 00:39:36,443 --> 00:39:37,979 Where have you been keeping yourself? 643 00:39:38,012 --> 00:39:40,882 Oh, I've been around. Waiting for my moment. 644 00:39:44,185 --> 00:39:45,653 You could do a lot worse, you know. 645 00:39:50,258 --> 00:39:51,391 Why not? 646 00:40:41,075 --> 00:40:43,911 Boys and girls dancing in chaste harmony. 647 00:40:45,079 --> 00:40:46,647 Just as God intended. 648 00:40:48,282 --> 00:40:51,419 Wouldn't you agree, Ms. Blossom? 649 00:40:51,451 --> 00:40:54,789 Yes, everything is as it's meant to be. 650 00:41:22,950 --> 00:41:23,950 Ethel? 651 00:41:26,020 --> 00:41:27,555 Ethel! Ethel. 652 00:41:29,423 --> 00:41:30,423 Ethel. 653 00:41:32,927 --> 00:41:34,128 Is this blood? 654 00:41:35,162 --> 00:41:36,731 Jughead... 655 00:41:37,932 --> 00:41:40,868 Something terrible has happened.