1 00:00:03,592 --> 00:00:05,494 After Mr. Cooper told Mrs. Cooper that Betty 2 00:00:05,527 --> 00:00:07,696 had been dancing in her window, in her skivvies, 3 00:00:07,730 --> 00:00:11,600 for Archie's... uh, benefit, 4 00:00:11,634 --> 00:00:14,371 Mrs. Cooper phoned Hollywood, California 5 00:00:14,403 --> 00:00:19,309 to give Hermione Lodge a little good old fashioned East Coast what-for, 6 00:00:19,342 --> 00:00:22,645 since Veronica had supplied the skivvies in question. 7 00:00:23,879 --> 00:00:26,615 Then, Alice rang her good friend Penelope Blossom 8 00:00:26,649 --> 00:00:29,019 for advice about what to do, 9 00:00:29,052 --> 00:00:30,320 mother-to-mother. 10 00:00:30,353 --> 00:00:33,489 Well, I can't say I'm surprised. 11 00:00:34,257 --> 00:00:35,724 By what, Mother? 12 00:00:37,760 --> 00:00:41,430 Operator, can you put me through to Stratford-747? 13 00:00:41,463 --> 00:00:45,834 Alice Cooper needs help saving her little hussy of a daughter. 14 00:00:47,370 --> 00:00:49,940 Agnes, you won't believe... 15 00:00:49,973 --> 00:00:52,976 So by morning, everyone knew some version of what had happened, 16 00:00:53,009 --> 00:00:57,880 most of it untrue, and repercussions were being felt far and near. 17 00:00:57,914 --> 00:00:59,682 She's never gonna talk to me again, is she? 18 00:00:59,715 --> 00:01:01,384 Your mother just needs to understand 19 00:01:01,418 --> 00:01:03,119 that you're a red-blooded, American young man 20 00:01:03,153 --> 00:01:07,357 and that Betty, well, she's a voluptuous, ripe peach of a girl. 21 00:01:08,757 --> 00:01:11,827 I just... I'm so embarrassed, Uncle Frank. 22 00:01:11,860 --> 00:01:13,330 Well... 23 00:01:13,363 --> 00:01:15,464 Were you caught with your pants down? 24 00:01:15,497 --> 00:01:16,732 Yes. 25 00:01:16,765 --> 00:01:18,534 Was what you were doing a little raunchy? 26 00:01:19,202 --> 00:01:20,536 Well, maybe. 27 00:01:20,569 --> 00:01:22,072 But I'd be more worried about you 28 00:01:22,105 --> 00:01:24,040 if you weren't showing an interest in that kitten. 29 00:01:24,074 --> 00:01:26,376 But for now, just keep up with your schoolwork, 30 00:01:26,409 --> 00:01:28,078 focus on the basketball team, 31 00:01:28,111 --> 00:01:29,611 stay away from Betty, 32 00:01:29,645 --> 00:01:31,081 take plenty of cold showers. 33 00:01:31,114 --> 00:01:34,017 We'll get you through this, Archie. All right? 34 00:01:34,050 --> 00:01:34,985 Yeah. 35 00:01:35,418 --> 00:01:37,053 Good, good. 36 00:01:38,388 --> 00:01:39,621 Good. 37 00:01:42,058 --> 00:01:45,328 You cannot parade around naked in front of boys. 38 00:01:45,362 --> 00:01:46,795 Okay, again, 39 00:01:46,829 --> 00:01:50,666 Archie and I were not naked. We were just... 40 00:01:50,699 --> 00:01:53,736 Having fun. We were in separate houses, Mom. 41 00:01:53,769 --> 00:01:55,504 What did you think was going to happen? 42 00:01:55,537 --> 00:01:57,539 With you, anything's possible. 43 00:01:57,573 --> 00:02:02,778 Which is why, starting today, you will be cutting a rug on Riverdale Grandstand. 44 00:02:03,846 --> 00:02:04,847 Mom, no. 45 00:02:04,880 --> 00:02:06,916 Mom, I don't wanna be part of Dad's dance show. 46 00:02:06,950 --> 00:02:10,586 Only nerds and squares are on Dad's dance show. 47 00:02:10,619 --> 00:02:12,888 All right, enough of the sass, young lady! 48 00:02:12,922 --> 00:02:16,658 You will be dancing from 3:00 to 6:00 every afternoon after school. 49 00:02:16,692 --> 00:02:18,861 We will make sure that you're nice and tuckered out 50 00:02:18,895 --> 00:02:22,698 so there's no more late-night shows with your pinkie out of jail 51 00:02:22,731 --> 00:02:24,733 for over-sexed young men like Archie. 52 00:02:24,767 --> 00:02:28,905 And if I catch wind of you even saying "hello" to that red-headed pervert, 53 00:02:28,938 --> 00:02:29,973 well... 54 00:02:30,974 --> 00:02:33,443 You don't wanna see me frosted, young lady. 55 00:02:48,590 --> 00:02:50,393 Miss Veronica, pardon the interruption, 56 00:02:50,427 --> 00:02:52,594 but a telegram arrived 57 00:02:52,628 --> 00:02:54,230 from your parents, miss. 58 00:02:54,264 --> 00:02:55,731 Ugh... 59 00:02:55,764 --> 00:02:58,734 They must still be peeved about Mrs. Cooper snitching on me. 60 00:03:00,803 --> 00:03:04,908 "Mija, you have been a bad girl. Stop. 61 00:03:04,941 --> 00:03:07,343 Time to teach you a lesson. Stop. 62 00:03:07,377 --> 00:03:09,245 No more allowance. Stop. 63 00:03:09,279 --> 00:03:13,983 Report for work at the Babylonium Theater today at 3:30 sharp. 64 00:03:14,017 --> 00:03:15,485 Stop." 65 00:03:15,518 --> 00:03:17,786 They're suspending my allowance? 66 00:03:17,820 --> 00:03:20,823 And making me get an after-school job? 67 00:03:21,524 --> 00:03:23,193 Smithers, this is child abuse! 68 00:03:26,062 --> 00:03:28,031 Well, if they think they can break my spirit 69 00:03:28,064 --> 00:03:30,934 as if I were a filly, they're in for a rude awakening. 70 00:03:43,413 --> 00:03:45,482 Hey, Dad. 71 00:03:45,515 --> 00:03:47,183 Kevin, what are you doing with this? 72 00:03:48,817 --> 00:03:51,988 Uh, it's... It's a... That's a bodybuilding magazine. 73 00:03:53,556 --> 00:03:54,924 Where'd you get that from? 74 00:03:54,958 --> 00:03:57,193 New pal of yours? That Clay character? 75 00:03:57,227 --> 00:04:00,497 His name's Clay Walker. No. Uh, no, Dad. 76 00:04:00,530 --> 00:04:02,731 What... What's going on? 77 00:04:03,266 --> 00:04:04,200 I don't know. 78 00:04:05,701 --> 00:04:07,636 I don't know, Kevin. 79 00:04:07,669 --> 00:04:09,838 I mean, you cut your girlfriend loose, you... 80 00:04:09,872 --> 00:04:12,542 You started hanging around with strange boys 81 00:04:12,575 --> 00:04:17,113 and you're... reading magazines like this? 82 00:04:19,315 --> 00:04:20,782 I don't like much of any of it. 83 00:04:24,820 --> 00:04:27,123 Meanwhile, I was wracked by guilt 84 00:04:27,157 --> 00:04:29,025 over the fact that I betrayed my idol, 85 00:04:29,058 --> 00:04:32,162 the science-fiction writer Brad Rayberry, when... 86 00:04:32,195 --> 00:04:34,497 Mr. Jones. 87 00:04:34,531 --> 00:04:36,299 ...Featherhead called me on the carpet. 88 00:04:41,471 --> 00:04:43,273 Care to explain this? 89 00:04:43,306 --> 00:04:46,109 I have a part-time gig writing comic books after school. 90 00:04:46,142 --> 00:04:48,777 The content, Mr. Jones, is what we're concerned about. 91 00:04:48,810 --> 00:04:52,348 The violent, gruesome, highly sexualized content, 92 00:04:52,382 --> 00:04:57,520 all happening to students clearly inspired by your peers here at Riverdale. 93 00:04:57,554 --> 00:04:59,855 Aren't you ashamed 94 00:04:59,888 --> 00:05:03,626 to be associated with such reprehensible dreck? 95 00:05:03,660 --> 00:05:07,463 No. Actually, I'm quite proud to have my name on that cover. 96 00:05:07,497 --> 00:05:08,830 And whose beeswax is it anyway 97 00:05:08,864 --> 00:05:11,434 what I do with my time after school? 98 00:05:11,467 --> 00:05:15,505 If we were to learn that one of our students was involved in the creation 99 00:05:15,538 --> 00:05:16,805 and distribution of pornography, 100 00:05:16,838 --> 00:05:19,976 we would absolutely expel them. 101 00:05:20,776 --> 00:05:22,312 This is a comic book, sir. 102 00:05:22,345 --> 00:05:23,879 This isn't a porno mag. 103 00:05:23,913 --> 00:05:27,749 Well, we don't see them so very different, Mr. Jones. 104 00:05:27,783 --> 00:05:29,885 Both are inappropriate for children, 105 00:05:29,919 --> 00:05:32,222 both twist their minds and souls-- 106 00:05:32,255 --> 00:05:33,822 Cut the gas. 107 00:05:33,855 --> 00:05:36,825 It's the biggest load of hooey that's ever been laid on me in my life! 108 00:05:36,858 --> 00:05:38,428 It's very simple, Mr. Jones. 109 00:05:38,461 --> 00:05:41,797 Sign this agreement, stating that you'll no longer write 110 00:05:41,830 --> 00:05:43,566 horror and crime comic books, 111 00:05:43,600 --> 00:05:46,035 and you remain a student here. 112 00:05:46,069 --> 00:05:50,173 Refuse to sign it, and we will take steps to have you expelled. 113 00:06:15,031 --> 00:06:15,665 Andrews! 114 00:06:31,180 --> 00:06:34,183 Can I ask, how far did you get? 115 00:06:34,217 --> 00:06:36,686 Because I'm hearing conflicting reports. 116 00:06:36,719 --> 00:06:39,821 All we did was look at each other. 117 00:06:39,855 --> 00:06:41,823 My favorite words in the English language, 118 00:06:41,857 --> 00:06:43,326 "You can look, but you can't touch." 119 00:06:43,359 --> 00:06:46,696 Well, Archie and I won't be touching any time soon, 120 00:06:46,729 --> 00:06:48,498 or looking, for that matter. 121 00:06:48,531 --> 00:06:53,236 Especially not now that I'm on my dad's grody dance show every day. 122 00:06:53,269 --> 00:06:55,538 -Riverdale Grandstand? -Mmm-hmm. 123 00:06:55,571 --> 00:06:56,838 I haven't seen it myself, 124 00:06:56,872 --> 00:06:58,574 you know television makes my skin crawl, 125 00:06:58,608 --> 00:07:00,443 but it seems like it could be a kick. 126 00:07:00,476 --> 00:07:01,711 It's a bash. 127 00:07:01,744 --> 00:07:02,712 More than that, 128 00:07:02,745 --> 00:07:04,180 it's an honor. 129 00:07:04,213 --> 00:07:07,317 One, as dance captain, I take very seriously. 130 00:07:07,350 --> 00:07:11,820 Cheryl, how and why are you a dance captain on Riverdale Grandstand? 131 00:07:11,853 --> 00:07:14,223 Her parents are RIVW's biggest sponsors. 132 00:07:14,257 --> 00:07:17,826 I do my part as dance captain and spokeswoman. 133 00:07:17,859 --> 00:07:19,629 Say, Vee, why don't you join the dance show? 134 00:07:19,662 --> 00:07:21,364 Absolutely not. 135 00:07:23,499 --> 00:07:25,368 I would love to, 136 00:07:25,401 --> 00:07:28,438 but I'm starting my new job at the movie theater this afternoon. 137 00:07:28,471 --> 00:07:33,409 Part of my punishment for encouraging the corruption of minors. 138 00:07:33,443 --> 00:07:36,779 Speaking of that, here's a list of rules for participants, Betty, 139 00:07:36,813 --> 00:07:38,880 in case you get any more pervy ideas. 140 00:07:38,915 --> 00:07:41,751 "No chewing gum, dress code strictly enforced, 141 00:07:41,784 --> 00:07:44,787 no kissing, no groin-on-groin contact." 142 00:07:44,821 --> 00:07:47,123 See you at 3:30 on the dot. 143 00:08:16,853 --> 00:08:18,221 All right, everybody! Bring it in! 144 00:08:20,323 --> 00:08:22,492 I'm sure most of you know your classmate Kevin Keller, 145 00:08:22,525 --> 00:08:25,161 but as of today, he's the newest member of our team. 146 00:08:25,194 --> 00:08:27,630 So let's give him a big Bulldog welcome. 147 00:08:31,100 --> 00:08:34,370 Swell. Just what we need, a cream puff Bulldog. 148 00:09:00,797 --> 00:09:02,298 She's a knockout, 149 00:09:03,299 --> 00:09:04,300 isn't she? 150 00:09:04,333 --> 00:09:05,701 Yes, she is. 151 00:09:05,735 --> 00:09:07,003 Fat City. 152 00:09:07,036 --> 00:09:09,472 And you must be my new boss, Mr. Lemly. 153 00:09:10,473 --> 00:09:11,707 Veronica Lodge. 154 00:09:11,741 --> 00:09:15,244 And please, whatever arrangement my parents made with you, 155 00:09:15,278 --> 00:09:18,815 let me assure you, movie theaters are my happy place. 156 00:09:18,848 --> 00:09:22,920 They have been ever since I attended my first picture show, Babes in Arms. 157 00:09:22,952 --> 00:09:24,654 So what's my job? 158 00:09:24,687 --> 00:09:25,721 Ticket-taker? 159 00:09:25,755 --> 00:09:27,390 Popcorn girl? Usherette? 160 00:09:27,423 --> 00:09:28,424 All of the above. 161 00:09:28,458 --> 00:09:30,928 These days I can only afford a skeleton crew. 162 00:09:30,960 --> 00:09:32,595 That's pretty much you, me-- 163 00:09:32,628 --> 00:09:33,963 And me. 164 00:09:36,566 --> 00:09:40,136 I run the projector and try to keep on top of repairs 165 00:09:40,169 --> 00:09:42,071 so that this place doesn't collapse on itself. 166 00:09:42,104 --> 00:09:44,140 Enchantee, Clay. 167 00:09:44,173 --> 00:09:46,709 -Enchante. -I look forward to getting to know you better 168 00:09:46,742 --> 00:09:48,211 and being part of the team. 169 00:09:48,244 --> 00:09:50,613 All right, kids. 170 00:09:50,646 --> 00:09:52,882 It's time for the Bop! 171 00:10:15,973 --> 00:10:18,007 Betty! Why aren't you dancing? 172 00:10:18,040 --> 00:10:19,642 'Cause I don't wanna be here 173 00:10:19,675 --> 00:10:20,944 and I don't wanna dance. 174 00:10:20,978 --> 00:10:22,378 You have to dance! 175 00:10:22,411 --> 00:10:24,313 It's bad for ratings if the camera pans this a-way 176 00:10:24,347 --> 00:10:26,917 and catches the daughter of our beloved host-with-the-most 177 00:10:26,950 --> 00:10:28,217 acting like a canceled stamp. 178 00:10:28,251 --> 00:10:29,652 What do you want me to do, Cheryl? 179 00:10:29,685 --> 00:10:30,921 Everyone's already paired up. 180 00:10:30,954 --> 00:10:32,555 That's not true. 181 00:10:32,588 --> 00:10:33,489 What about Dilton? 182 00:10:35,191 --> 00:10:36,759 He hasn't had a steady partner 183 00:10:36,792 --> 00:10:39,061 since Ethel went to the Sisters of Quiet Mercy. Just don't... 184 00:10:39,095 --> 00:10:40,463 maul him, for Pete's sake! 185 00:10:40,830 --> 00:10:42,164 Fine. 186 00:10:48,571 --> 00:10:50,007 Just checking in. 187 00:10:50,039 --> 00:10:51,607 Don't stay up too late now. 188 00:10:51,641 --> 00:10:53,109 Hey, Uncle Frank, um... 189 00:10:54,377 --> 00:10:56,045 What were you and Sheriff Keller talking about 190 00:10:56,078 --> 00:10:58,047 at practice today? 191 00:10:58,080 --> 00:11:00,483 Only that he wants Kevin to get more into sports. 192 00:11:00,516 --> 00:11:03,419 Thinks he could use some better male role models. 193 00:11:03,452 --> 00:11:05,187 Regular Joes like me and you. 194 00:11:07,456 --> 00:11:09,258 Is something wrong with Kevin? 195 00:11:12,562 --> 00:11:13,496 Well... 196 00:11:14,730 --> 00:11:17,867 Sometimes boys get confused 197 00:11:17,901 --> 00:11:19,468 about how they're supposed to act. 198 00:11:19,502 --> 00:11:22,471 Don't worry, Archie. I promised Tom, you and me, 199 00:11:23,439 --> 00:11:25,207 we'll straighten Kevin out. 200 00:11:38,487 --> 00:11:39,957 Hey, Kev. 201 00:11:39,990 --> 00:11:42,325 Hey, what're you doing during lunch? 202 00:11:42,358 --> 00:11:45,227 I thought maybe we could hang out, shoot some baskets. 203 00:11:46,662 --> 00:11:47,898 Yeah, sure. 204 00:11:47,931 --> 00:11:49,332 Gee, that's swell! 205 00:11:49,365 --> 00:11:50,733 I'll see you in the gym. 206 00:11:50,766 --> 00:11:51,701 Catch you later, Clay. 207 00:12:08,051 --> 00:12:09,585 Mr. Rayberry! 208 00:12:09,619 --> 00:12:12,488 I was wondering if I could trade this check in for cash. 209 00:12:13,189 --> 00:12:14,724 I don't trust banks. 210 00:12:14,757 --> 00:12:16,492 Sure, Mr. Rayberry. 211 00:12:17,793 --> 00:12:18,728 Let me talk to payroll. 212 00:12:20,496 --> 00:12:21,864 Thank you. 213 00:12:21,898 --> 00:12:23,699 -Again, I'm so sorry-- -It's 12:30. 214 00:12:24,935 --> 00:12:26,769 Shouldn't you be in school? 215 00:12:26,802 --> 00:12:28,137 I might have dropped out. 216 00:12:28,638 --> 00:12:29,538 Why? 217 00:12:29,572 --> 00:12:30,941 Well... 218 00:12:30,974 --> 00:12:33,876 The finks at the top said that if I don't stop writing comic books 219 00:12:33,910 --> 00:12:35,645 and corrupting America's youth, 220 00:12:35,678 --> 00:12:39,082 that I'll be expelled for some cooked-up malarkey. 221 00:12:39,116 --> 00:12:40,750 So... I beat feet. 222 00:12:41,684 --> 00:12:42,585 Huh. 223 00:12:43,120 --> 00:12:44,420 Hope it's worth it. 224 00:12:47,958 --> 00:12:49,425 What time is your lunch break, anyway? 225 00:12:52,161 --> 00:12:53,729 Any time, I guess. 226 00:12:59,002 --> 00:13:00,703 Hey, Kev. 227 00:13:00,736 --> 00:13:03,172 You know, you and I have been in the same grade since kindergarten. 228 00:13:05,841 --> 00:13:08,078 Why basketball? Why now? 229 00:13:08,111 --> 00:13:10,279 Uh, it was my dad's idea. 230 00:13:11,313 --> 00:13:14,250 I just think he wants me to be a regular guy. 231 00:13:14,283 --> 00:13:15,851 Less of an off-horse. 232 00:13:15,885 --> 00:13:17,453 What does that even mean? 233 00:13:18,487 --> 00:13:20,756 You know, a guy who likes sports, 234 00:13:20,790 --> 00:13:22,224 who, um... 235 00:13:22,258 --> 00:13:26,195 does, like, what you did with Betty. 236 00:13:26,228 --> 00:13:29,832 Who isn't interested in things like poetry 237 00:13:29,865 --> 00:13:33,937 and drama and music and movie stars and-- 238 00:13:33,970 --> 00:13:35,005 I like those things. 239 00:13:35,038 --> 00:13:37,306 Well, yeah, but you're... 240 00:13:40,010 --> 00:13:41,277 What? 241 00:13:42,645 --> 00:13:43,512 What am I? 242 00:13:43,546 --> 00:13:44,747 You're normal, Archie. You're normal. 243 00:13:46,149 --> 00:13:48,217 Kevin, so are you. 244 00:13:48,985 --> 00:13:51,021 Yeah, I... I wanna be, 245 00:13:51,054 --> 00:13:52,321 more than anything. 246 00:13:53,589 --> 00:13:55,424 I just want to be like everybody else. 247 00:14:09,605 --> 00:14:11,440 Again and... and for the rest of my life, 248 00:14:11,474 --> 00:14:13,143 I would like to apologize... 249 00:14:13,176 --> 00:14:15,644 For stealing and reading my novel. 250 00:14:16,980 --> 00:14:18,714 - For that. Yeah. - Mmm-hmm. 251 00:14:18,748 --> 00:14:19,715 It was a chump move 252 00:14:19,749 --> 00:14:21,784 and you had every right to bite my head off. 253 00:14:21,817 --> 00:14:22,785 I did. 254 00:14:23,819 --> 00:14:25,521 That said, I, um... 255 00:14:26,923 --> 00:14:29,893 I may have, uh, overreacted. 256 00:14:29,926 --> 00:14:31,061 No, I... I... 257 00:14:31,094 --> 00:14:32,294 I totally understand 258 00:14:32,328 --> 00:14:33,629 why you were being protective over 259 00:14:33,662 --> 00:14:35,664 The Jupiter Journals. Mr. Rayberry, I... 260 00:14:37,333 --> 00:14:39,301 I think it's a masterpiece. 261 00:14:39,335 --> 00:14:41,303 Huh. 262 00:14:41,337 --> 00:14:42,505 If I wrote that manuscript, 263 00:14:42,538 --> 00:14:44,573 I... I think I could die a happy man. 264 00:14:44,941 --> 00:14:46,042 Wow. 265 00:14:46,076 --> 00:14:47,309 Before we start 266 00:14:47,343 --> 00:14:48,912 planning your funeral, let's talk about 267 00:14:48,945 --> 00:14:50,379 you dropping out of school. 268 00:14:50,947 --> 00:14:52,215 You should go back. 269 00:14:52,249 --> 00:14:53,716 Education's important. 270 00:14:54,951 --> 00:14:56,452 I... I just don't really 271 00:14:56,485 --> 00:14:59,122 see why I have to choose between writing comic books 272 00:14:59,156 --> 00:15:00,190 and getting an education. 273 00:15:00,223 --> 00:15:01,490 You shouldn't. 274 00:15:01,958 --> 00:15:03,359 And this, 275 00:15:03,392 --> 00:15:06,796 young sir, is what is known as a 276 00:15:06,829 --> 00:15:07,898 Gordian knot. 277 00:15:11,168 --> 00:15:12,235 So, tell me everything you know 278 00:15:12,269 --> 00:15:13,736 about this Werthers clown, 279 00:15:13,769 --> 00:15:14,570 who he is, 280 00:15:14,603 --> 00:15:16,139 where he comes from, what he's about, 281 00:15:16,173 --> 00:15:17,439 what he believes. 282 00:15:19,775 --> 00:15:21,677 - Fellas, an announcement. 283 00:15:21,710 --> 00:15:24,880 Let's give a proud woof for Rodgers here 284 00:15:24,915 --> 00:15:26,216 who finally did 285 00:15:26,249 --> 00:15:29,286 the dirty deed with Jenny Stevens last night. 286 00:15:29,318 --> 00:15:32,255 In the back of his dad's Thunderbird, no less. 287 00:15:32,289 --> 00:15:33,756 Whoo! 288 00:15:33,789 --> 00:15:36,492 - Whoo! Whoo! - Between Rodgers and Andrews' 289 00:15:36,525 --> 00:15:38,128 X-rated peep show with Betty Cooper, 290 00:15:38,161 --> 00:15:40,096 we might want to rename our team 291 00:15:40,130 --> 00:15:41,797 the Horndogs. 292 00:15:43,133 --> 00:15:44,267 The question is, 293 00:15:44,301 --> 00:15:46,468 which one of you fruitcakes is next? 294 00:15:47,837 --> 00:15:48,771 Can't be a real man 295 00:15:48,804 --> 00:15:50,339 unless you've gone all the way with a woman. 296 00:15:50,372 --> 00:15:52,075 We all know Fogarty's solid. 297 00:15:52,108 --> 00:15:53,409 You and Midge, right? 298 00:15:53,442 --> 00:15:55,544 That's none of your beeswax there, Blossom. 299 00:15:56,313 --> 00:15:58,514 Man of mystery, okay. 300 00:16:00,150 --> 00:16:01,417 What about you, Keller? 301 00:16:02,319 --> 00:16:03,586 What about you? 302 00:16:04,087 --> 00:16:06,122 Julian? 303 00:16:06,156 --> 00:16:07,257 Pretty sure you're still a virgin? 304 00:16:07,290 --> 00:16:09,391 Uh, keep dreaming. 305 00:16:09,425 --> 00:16:10,392 Crossed into the promised land 306 00:16:10,426 --> 00:16:12,561 on my 16th birthday, 307 00:16:12,595 --> 00:16:15,198 when my dad took me to see Twyla Twyst. 308 00:16:15,232 --> 00:16:16,333 Who's Twyla Twyst? 309 00:16:16,365 --> 00:16:18,367 A floozy who works 310 00:16:18,400 --> 00:16:20,402 out of the Cozy Time Motel behind the school. 311 00:16:20,436 --> 00:16:22,371 Spend one night with her. 312 00:16:22,404 --> 00:16:24,007 Heck, even one hour 313 00:16:24,040 --> 00:16:25,507 and you'll never be the same. 314 00:16:27,944 --> 00:16:29,578 What do you say, Keller? 315 00:16:30,880 --> 00:16:32,015 You up for it? 316 00:16:32,048 --> 00:16:33,149 Put a lid on it. Julian. 317 00:16:33,183 --> 00:16:35,285 -Kevin-- -Yeah, I'll do it. 318 00:16:35,318 --> 00:16:36,585 I'll go see her. 319 00:16:37,320 --> 00:16:38,654 Attaboy, Keller. 320 00:16:39,855 --> 00:16:40,589 That's the spirit. 321 00:16:40,623 --> 00:16:41,857 Let me know when and where. 322 00:16:46,395 --> 00:16:49,698 So, Clay, bring me up to speed. 323 00:16:49,732 --> 00:16:52,501 Am I sensing you're a fellow cinephile? 324 00:16:52,534 --> 00:16:54,870 It's actually what I wannna study in college. 325 00:16:55,804 --> 00:16:56,772 Filmmaking. 326 00:16:56,805 --> 00:17:00,010 I know, it sounds nutty as a can of peanuts, 327 00:17:00,043 --> 00:17:01,410 but I dream of one day 328 00:17:01,443 --> 00:17:03,812 inspiring people like my hero inspired me. 329 00:17:04,347 --> 00:17:05,514 Oscar Micheaux. 330 00:17:05,547 --> 00:17:07,317 - Who's he? - A Black director. 331 00:17:07,350 --> 00:17:08,517 He started at the same time as 332 00:17:08,550 --> 00:17:09,953 D.W. Griffith and Mary Pickford. 333 00:17:09,986 --> 00:17:11,520 Well, if we're, 334 00:17:11,553 --> 00:17:14,657 indulging in pipe dreams today. 335 00:17:14,690 --> 00:17:16,592 I've never been crazy about being in front 336 00:17:16,625 --> 00:17:19,262 of the cameras but I do love 337 00:17:19,296 --> 00:17:20,562 being near them. 338 00:17:21,364 --> 00:17:23,465 Well, maybe 339 00:17:23,499 --> 00:17:26,802 your destiny is to run a studio one day and then, 340 00:17:26,835 --> 00:17:29,738 - you can hire me to direct my first movie. 341 00:17:30,839 --> 00:17:31,707 Deal. 342 00:17:35,078 --> 00:17:36,512 Oh, Mr. Lemly. 343 00:17:36,545 --> 00:17:38,447 When does our rush begin? 344 00:17:40,116 --> 00:17:41,351 You're looking at it. 345 00:17:41,384 --> 00:17:43,920 Seems like it's gonna be another slow night. 346 00:17:43,954 --> 00:17:45,587 Uh, slow is one thing 347 00:17:45,621 --> 00:17:48,524 but graveyard-like is another. 348 00:17:48,959 --> 00:17:49,725 What gives? 349 00:17:49,758 --> 00:17:52,128 TV's taken a Dracula-sized bite 350 00:17:52,162 --> 00:17:53,296 out of our business. 351 00:17:53,330 --> 00:17:55,365 Also, that new 352 00:17:55,398 --> 00:17:57,968 drive-in that's just opened up, The Starlight, 353 00:17:59,202 --> 00:18:00,136 doesn't help either. 354 00:18:00,170 --> 00:18:01,503 Excuse me. 355 00:18:01,537 --> 00:18:03,639 Living rooms and drive-ins 356 00:18:03,672 --> 00:18:05,841 cannot compete with the experience 357 00:18:05,874 --> 00:18:07,210 of seeing a movie 358 00:18:07,243 --> 00:18:09,913 in a palace like the Babylonium. 359 00:18:09,946 --> 00:18:11,814 People need to be reminded of that. 360 00:18:11,847 --> 00:18:14,017 How about an ad in the Riverdale Register? 361 00:18:15,285 --> 00:18:18,021 Or what about a commercial? 362 00:18:18,487 --> 00:18:19,722 On television 363 00:18:19,755 --> 00:18:22,491 aired during Riverdale Grandstand. 364 00:18:22,524 --> 00:18:23,960 All the kids will see it that way. 365 00:18:28,398 --> 00:18:30,499 Dancing up a storm sure is hard work. 366 00:18:30,532 --> 00:18:31,767 That's why I like to fortify myself 367 00:18:31,800 --> 00:18:33,436 throughout the day with hearty helpings 368 00:18:33,470 --> 00:18:35,038 of Blossom Maple Syrup. 369 00:18:35,071 --> 00:18:36,339 Try it on your pancakes. 370 00:18:36,373 --> 00:18:37,673 - Waffles. - Biscuits. 371 00:18:37,706 --> 00:18:40,110 And even your favorite ice cream. 372 00:18:40,143 --> 00:18:41,311 Nine out of 10 Americans agree 373 00:18:41,344 --> 00:18:42,678 there is nothing quite like 374 00:18:42,711 --> 00:18:44,546 the extra sweet flavor of Blossom maple syrup. 375 00:18:44,580 --> 00:18:45,748 And remember, kids, 376 00:18:45,781 --> 00:18:47,283 it's not just for breakfast anymore. 377 00:18:47,317 --> 00:18:49,585 Now in economy-sized tins. 378 00:18:50,186 --> 00:18:52,222 And cut! 379 00:18:53,756 --> 00:18:58,560 All right, kids, let's swing again to, "Listen To Me Baby." 380 00:19:06,970 --> 00:19:07,870 Hey, there. 381 00:19:08,438 --> 00:19:10,839 It's Betty, right? 382 00:19:10,873 --> 00:19:14,777 I'm Troy. My, uh, usual partner, Judy, has the mumps. 383 00:19:14,810 --> 00:19:17,213 You wanna let me take you out for a spin? 384 00:19:17,247 --> 00:19:19,182 Sure, you might as well. 385 00:19:19,215 --> 00:19:20,116 Well, that's swell. 386 00:19:34,998 --> 00:19:35,899 So, is it true? 387 00:19:39,002 --> 00:19:39,903 That you, uh, 388 00:19:39,936 --> 00:19:42,671 like it when guys watch you? 389 00:19:43,973 --> 00:19:46,342 I don't know what you're talking about. 390 00:19:46,376 --> 00:19:48,610 Come on, fess up. 391 00:19:48,644 --> 00:19:50,679 I mean, we've all heard the story. 392 00:19:52,182 --> 00:19:53,450 After we wrap here, 393 00:19:53,483 --> 00:19:56,319 how about you and I go down to the river 394 00:19:56,352 --> 00:19:58,054 and you can put on a little 395 00:19:58,088 --> 00:19:59,621 private show for me? 396 00:19:59,989 --> 00:20:00,889 Will ya? 397 00:20:01,690 --> 00:20:04,027 Get your paws off me, creep! 398 00:20:06,728 --> 00:20:08,630 Betty! Betty! 399 00:20:08,664 --> 00:20:11,667 You cannot do that on live television. 400 00:20:11,700 --> 00:20:13,769 Atta girl. 401 00:20:17,540 --> 00:20:18,575 For the 100th time, 402 00:20:18,607 --> 00:20:20,176 it wasn't my fault. 403 00:20:20,210 --> 00:20:21,311 Troy got fresh with me. 404 00:20:21,344 --> 00:20:22,912 -He grabbed my-- -If he did, 405 00:20:22,946 --> 00:20:26,182 it's because you have created a fast reputation. 406 00:20:26,216 --> 00:20:28,650 I barely touched him. 407 00:20:28,684 --> 00:20:30,587 What is the matter with you? 408 00:20:30,619 --> 00:20:32,055 You know what would solve this problem? 409 00:20:32,088 --> 00:20:34,524 If you let me off Riverdale Grandstand. 410 00:20:34,557 --> 00:20:36,059 You know what? I'm gonna have a little chat 411 00:20:36,092 --> 00:20:38,495 with all of the young men on our show. 412 00:20:38,528 --> 00:20:41,663 And no one is going to dance with you. 413 00:20:41,697 --> 00:20:43,533 Wait, so what am I going to be doing then? 414 00:20:43,566 --> 00:20:44,766 You can sit in the corner 415 00:20:44,800 --> 00:20:47,036 and stew like a sourpuss for all I care. 416 00:20:52,375 --> 00:20:53,842 Hey, Mr. Rayberry. 417 00:20:53,876 --> 00:20:56,246 Uh, sorry, can... Can I come in? 418 00:20:56,279 --> 00:20:57,413 Sure. 419 00:20:57,447 --> 00:20:59,549 As long you don't swipe anything. 420 00:20:59,582 --> 00:21:00,682 I've... I've... I've been thinking about it. 421 00:21:00,716 --> 00:21:02,651 I don't wanna give up writing. 422 00:21:02,684 --> 00:21:04,454 My high school diploma be damned. 423 00:21:04,487 --> 00:21:05,787 I agree. 424 00:21:05,821 --> 00:21:07,457 And you're right. You shouldn't stop writing, 425 00:21:07,490 --> 00:21:09,192 but you do need a front. 426 00:21:09,225 --> 00:21:10,560 -A cover. -A front? 427 00:21:10,593 --> 00:21:12,495 I have friends in Hollywood who, uh, 428 00:21:12,529 --> 00:21:13,496 were blacklisted 429 00:21:13,530 --> 00:21:15,864 when McCarthy was, um, 430 00:21:15,899 --> 00:21:17,666 ringing the alarm on the so-called 431 00:21:17,699 --> 00:21:19,135 "Communist threat." 432 00:21:19,536 --> 00:21:20,736 And, uh, 433 00:21:20,769 --> 00:21:22,671 they kept writing but under pseudonyms. 434 00:21:23,373 --> 00:21:24,507 You should do that. 435 00:21:24,541 --> 00:21:25,841 Hmm? 436 00:21:25,874 --> 00:21:27,610 Publish what you want under a different name 437 00:21:27,644 --> 00:21:29,711 and Werthers will be none the wiser. 438 00:21:29,745 --> 00:21:31,514 Yeah, but do you really think that 439 00:21:31,548 --> 00:21:32,848 Werthers is gonna buy 440 00:21:32,881 --> 00:21:34,517 that I just quit writing comic books altogether? 441 00:21:34,551 --> 00:21:36,553 It's so simplistic, no? 442 00:21:36,586 --> 00:21:38,321 Well, not if you muddy the waters. 443 00:21:38,354 --> 00:21:39,455 I mean, like, if, uh, 444 00:21:39,489 --> 00:21:40,957 you tell Werthers you're, uh... 445 00:21:40,990 --> 00:21:44,127 You're shifting your focus off horror comic books 446 00:21:44,160 --> 00:21:46,329 to, I don't know, 447 00:21:46,362 --> 00:21:48,031 happy animal comic books. 448 00:21:49,332 --> 00:21:50,533 Yeah, yeah. 449 00:21:50,567 --> 00:21:51,601 Like, Super Duck. 450 00:21:51,634 --> 00:21:53,603 Yeah, exactly. 451 00:21:53,636 --> 00:21:55,638 Tell Werthers you're writing Super Duck, 452 00:21:55,672 --> 00:21:57,607 uh, keep churning out the horror stories 453 00:21:57,640 --> 00:21:59,875 under an alias and problem solved. Right? 454 00:22:08,384 --> 00:22:09,285 God, Archie, 455 00:22:10,220 --> 00:22:11,120 what am I gonna do? 456 00:22:12,222 --> 00:22:13,623 What am I gonna do? 457 00:22:13,656 --> 00:22:15,191 What am I gonna do? I... 458 00:22:18,094 --> 00:22:19,495 Listen, 459 00:22:19,529 --> 00:22:22,298 just put yourself in her hands, Kevin. 460 00:22:22,332 --> 00:22:23,900 Let nature take its course. 461 00:22:23,933 --> 00:22:25,301 Is that how your first time went? 462 00:22:29,572 --> 00:22:30,839 Kevin... 463 00:22:31,807 --> 00:22:33,343 I'm still a virgin, too. 464 00:22:34,010 --> 00:22:34,911 You are? 465 00:22:36,012 --> 00:22:36,913 Yeah. 466 00:22:39,983 --> 00:22:41,817 Well, doesn't that beat all? 467 00:22:42,952 --> 00:22:44,420 If I'm a virgin and you're a virgin, 468 00:22:44,454 --> 00:22:46,356 why do I have to go to Twyla and you don't? 469 00:22:46,389 --> 00:22:48,958 Why do I have to prove something and you don't? 470 00:22:50,026 --> 00:22:51,928 It's funny how the world works, isn't it? 471 00:23:06,309 --> 00:23:07,377 We're so pleased 472 00:23:07,410 --> 00:23:09,245 that you've come to your senses, Mr. Jones. 473 00:23:09,279 --> 00:23:10,413 Just hold your horses. 474 00:23:10,446 --> 00:23:11,914 We have some stipulations. 475 00:23:12,749 --> 00:23:13,950 And what exactly 476 00:23:13,983 --> 00:23:15,985 is your interest in this, Mr. Rayberry? 477 00:23:16,019 --> 00:23:18,787 How do you even know Mr. Jones? 478 00:23:18,820 --> 00:23:21,190 Well, we are colleagues, 479 00:23:21,224 --> 00:23:22,025 at Pep Comics. 480 00:23:22,058 --> 00:23:23,660 And I just most recently started 481 00:23:23,693 --> 00:23:26,062 to mentor, Jughead. 482 00:23:26,095 --> 00:23:27,263 How, uh, 483 00:23:27,297 --> 00:23:29,465 magnanimous of you. 484 00:23:29,499 --> 00:23:32,368 Jughead agrees to stop writing horror comics 485 00:23:32,402 --> 00:23:33,603 per this agreement. 486 00:23:33,636 --> 00:23:35,104 But I will continue to write comics 487 00:23:35,138 --> 00:23:38,207 for Pep, specifically, Super Duck. 488 00:23:38,241 --> 00:23:41,044 It's wholesome, family friendly fare. 489 00:23:41,077 --> 00:23:43,713 Unobjectionable, you might say. 490 00:23:43,746 --> 00:23:46,916 Well, although we appreciate Jughead's curbing 491 00:23:46,949 --> 00:23:49,686 the violent content of his previous work-- 492 00:23:49,719 --> 00:23:52,188 Okay, let's cut the bull, Doc. 493 00:23:52,221 --> 00:23:52,989 Okay? 494 00:23:53,022 --> 00:23:55,325 What you are doing to my mentee 495 00:23:55,358 --> 00:23:57,327 is unconstitutional. 496 00:23:58,860 --> 00:24:00,697 And if you continue to harass him, 497 00:24:00,730 --> 00:24:02,332 I am prepared to escalate this 498 00:24:02,365 --> 00:24:03,766 as far as we need to go. 499 00:24:03,800 --> 00:24:06,602 Are you talking about the PTA, Mr. Rayberry? 500 00:24:06,636 --> 00:24:08,837 No, I'm not talking about the PTA. 501 00:24:08,870 --> 00:24:10,606 I'm talking about a little organization 502 00:24:10,640 --> 00:24:12,375 called the US Supreme Court. 503 00:24:14,444 --> 00:24:18,481 So how does Jones v. Board of Education sound to you? 504 00:24:18,514 --> 00:24:19,881 I'm curious if the justices 505 00:24:19,916 --> 00:24:21,184 would take the same stance 506 00:24:21,217 --> 00:24:24,120 regarding comic books as you do, Mr. Werthers. 507 00:24:24,153 --> 00:24:28,091 Namely that they are as problematic as hardcore pornography? 508 00:24:28,124 --> 00:24:31,461 Gentlemen, let's not lose our heads. 509 00:24:31,494 --> 00:24:35,098 Uh, I'm sure none of us, uh, wanna blow this thing out of proportion. 510 00:24:35,131 --> 00:24:36,733 And I'm... I'm not an expert. 511 00:24:36,766 --> 00:24:38,768 but it seems to me that this 512 00:24:38,801 --> 00:24:41,437 Super Duck character is, uh... 513 00:24:42,772 --> 00:24:44,006 quite harmless. 514 00:24:47,944 --> 00:24:50,046 Wouldn't you agree, Dr. Werthers? 515 00:24:51,848 --> 00:24:54,150 Yes, for the moment. 516 00:24:54,183 --> 00:24:57,086 -Great. -Well, this was just tops. 517 00:24:58,421 --> 00:24:59,888 So glad to be back. 518 00:25:14,437 --> 00:25:15,738 So, baby, Julian tells me 519 00:25:15,772 --> 00:25:17,306 you're cruising for a good time. 520 00:25:22,712 --> 00:25:25,081 Come, dance with me. 521 00:25:29,519 --> 00:25:30,920 You can follow my lead. 522 00:25:31,988 --> 00:25:33,956 Let Twyla take care of you. 523 00:25:43,666 --> 00:25:45,201 Hello. Cooper. 524 00:25:48,771 --> 00:25:50,473 Here you go. Thank you. 525 00:25:55,311 --> 00:25:56,212 Betty. 526 00:25:56,779 --> 00:25:58,047 Archie. 527 00:25:59,615 --> 00:26:01,250 Thank you. 528 00:26:01,284 --> 00:26:03,119 Uh, what are you... What are you up to? 529 00:26:04,854 --> 00:26:06,789 Well, you know, just 530 00:26:06,823 --> 00:26:08,391 picking up dinner on my way home 531 00:26:08,424 --> 00:26:09,459 from the studio. 532 00:26:12,930 --> 00:26:14,230 Say, uh, Betty, 533 00:26:15,465 --> 00:26:16,365 can I ask you something? 534 00:26:17,834 --> 00:26:19,101 Yeah. 535 00:26:21,270 --> 00:26:22,171 Um... 536 00:26:23,739 --> 00:26:24,874 When you and, uh... 537 00:26:24,908 --> 00:26:26,209 When you and Kevin were dating... 538 00:26:27,743 --> 00:26:30,146 what... How was he? 539 00:26:31,013 --> 00:26:32,482 -What do you mean? -I don't know. 540 00:26:32,515 --> 00:26:33,416 Uh, well... 541 00:26:34,417 --> 00:26:37,487 His dad's got it into his head that Kevin's 542 00:26:37,520 --> 00:26:38,855 funny, you know, 543 00:26:38,888 --> 00:26:42,058 an off horse, little girly, I guess. 544 00:26:46,295 --> 00:26:49,832 Archie, you don't expect me to kiss and tell, do you? 545 00:26:49,866 --> 00:26:52,335 No, no, of course not. 546 00:26:53,870 --> 00:26:55,071 Anyway, hopefully after tonight, 547 00:26:55,104 --> 00:26:56,940 Kevin will straighten out. 548 00:26:56,974 --> 00:26:58,641 -Fly right. -What do you mean? Why? 549 00:26:58,674 --> 00:26:59,575 What's happening tonight? 550 00:27:01,511 --> 00:27:03,112 Nothing. 551 00:27:03,145 --> 00:27:04,580 -God, I shouldn't have said anything. -Archie. 552 00:27:04,614 --> 00:27:07,149 What do you mean? Tell me what's happening tonight? 553 00:27:12,822 --> 00:27:14,090 Kevin, don't do it. 554 00:27:18,728 --> 00:27:20,363 Oh, God. 555 00:27:20,396 --> 00:27:23,099 Am I too late? Did something bad happen? 556 00:27:23,132 --> 00:27:24,667 The only thing that happened in here 557 00:27:24,700 --> 00:27:26,168 was a whole lot of nothing. 558 00:27:27,436 --> 00:27:30,673 We were having a little dance party. 559 00:27:30,706 --> 00:27:33,075 I let down my hair a little 560 00:27:33,109 --> 00:27:35,545 then he started bawling like a baby, 561 00:27:35,578 --> 00:27:37,313 saying, "I can't do it." 562 00:27:41,884 --> 00:27:44,253 But tonight might not be a total bust. 563 00:27:44,887 --> 00:27:46,088 Come here, sugar. 564 00:27:46,122 --> 00:27:47,490 You're a hunk and a half. 565 00:27:47,523 --> 00:27:48,691 Come to Twyla. 566 00:27:48,724 --> 00:27:50,226 I'm just here for my friend. 567 00:27:52,828 --> 00:27:55,264 Oh, he's your friend, is he? 568 00:27:55,999 --> 00:27:57,733 That makes sense. 569 00:27:57,767 --> 00:28:00,403 Twyla knows the score, she's been around the block more than once. 570 00:28:01,671 --> 00:28:02,838 Take him. 571 00:28:02,872 --> 00:28:04,206 He's all yours. 572 00:28:05,241 --> 00:28:07,243 Come on, Kev. Let's split. 573 00:28:11,147 --> 00:28:12,615 Why did you come and get me, Archie? 574 00:28:13,249 --> 00:28:15,585 I ran into Betty at Pop's, 575 00:28:15,618 --> 00:28:18,754 told her what was going on and she blew a gasket. 576 00:28:18,788 --> 00:28:20,523 She said I had to... 577 00:28:20,556 --> 00:28:24,627 come and save you from doing something that might scar you for life. 578 00:28:24,660 --> 00:28:26,128 Boy, was she frosted. 579 00:28:26,162 --> 00:28:28,130 What am I gonna say to the guys, Archie? 580 00:28:28,164 --> 00:28:29,699 When they find out what happened 581 00:28:29,732 --> 00:28:30,800 or what didn't happened, 582 00:28:30,833 --> 00:28:32,435 it will be the end of me. 583 00:28:32,468 --> 00:28:34,905 I'm never gonna be a normal fella. 584 00:28:34,938 --> 00:28:36,272 Hey, what about this? 585 00:28:36,839 --> 00:28:38,341 We're gonna tell them 586 00:28:38,374 --> 00:28:40,676 that you made it with Twyla, that you went all the way. 587 00:28:40,710 --> 00:28:41,877 I'll back you up. 588 00:28:41,912 --> 00:28:43,279 And I'll give you some things to say. 589 00:28:44,081 --> 00:28:46,148 Things that I've... 590 00:28:46,182 --> 00:28:48,651 read in magazines or heard my Uncle Frank say. 591 00:28:51,054 --> 00:28:53,389 Look, don't worry, Kevin. 592 00:28:53,422 --> 00:28:55,691 We're gonna get you on the stick and sell it. 593 00:29:04,133 --> 00:29:06,135 No matter who you are, 594 00:29:06,168 --> 00:29:07,870 hot rodder or cheerleader, 595 00:29:07,904 --> 00:29:09,639 book worm or jock, 596 00:29:09,672 --> 00:29:11,041 square or beatnik, 597 00:29:11,074 --> 00:29:14,044 deep down we all yearn for the same things. 598 00:29:14,077 --> 00:29:17,380 Adventure, romance, excitement. 599 00:29:17,413 --> 00:29:20,182 Well, what if I told you that just for 49 cents 600 00:29:20,216 --> 00:29:21,985 you could have all that and more. 601 00:29:22,019 --> 00:29:25,788 Movies have the power to transport us all over the world. 602 00:29:25,821 --> 00:29:29,558 But only if you see them in a theater like the Babylonium. 603 00:29:30,961 --> 00:29:32,461 They're magical, special places, 604 00:29:32,495 --> 00:29:34,931 where it even feels good to cry. 605 00:29:34,965 --> 00:29:36,265 It's a scientific fact. 606 00:29:36,298 --> 00:29:38,868 Movies are better in movie theaters. 607 00:29:38,902 --> 00:29:40,703 Come to the Babylonium 608 00:29:40,736 --> 00:29:41,704 to laugh, 609 00:29:41,737 --> 00:29:43,539 to cry, 610 00:29:43,572 --> 00:29:46,509 to sit in the dark and experience something powerful together. 611 00:29:46,542 --> 00:29:50,981 And fall in love with the movies again for the first time. 612 00:30:02,025 --> 00:30:04,027 Well, Mr. Lemly, 613 00:30:04,061 --> 00:30:05,695 what did you think of the commercial? 614 00:30:06,163 --> 00:30:07,496 Perfection. 615 00:30:07,530 --> 00:30:11,300 So why don't you buy a few choice spots 616 00:30:11,333 --> 00:30:13,502 and see if it gets word of mouth going? 617 00:30:13,536 --> 00:30:16,872 Veronica, I've been negotiating the sale of the Babylonium 618 00:30:16,907 --> 00:30:20,209 to an interested party for the last few months. 619 00:30:20,242 --> 00:30:22,645 The official offer finally came through. 620 00:30:23,813 --> 00:30:25,314 Who's buying it? 621 00:30:26,816 --> 00:30:28,751 Well... It's your parents. 622 00:30:30,153 --> 00:30:31,687 That's how I know them. 623 00:30:31,721 --> 00:30:33,056 My parents? 624 00:30:35,791 --> 00:30:38,594 They're not even in the movie theater business. 625 00:30:40,229 --> 00:30:42,099 They don't even appreciate movies. 626 00:30:42,132 --> 00:30:44,734 Oh, I assumed you knew. 627 00:30:44,767 --> 00:30:49,371 It's my understanding they're gonna turn the Babylonium into a parking lot. 628 00:30:53,642 --> 00:30:57,446 Mr. Rayberry, that Supreme Court bit was inspired. 629 00:30:57,480 --> 00:30:59,582 You had Dr. Werthers quaking in his boots. 630 00:30:59,615 --> 00:31:03,220 And Principal Featherhead's face was priceless. 631 00:31:03,252 --> 00:31:05,421 Straw men fall easily. 632 00:31:05,454 --> 00:31:08,491 But I'm glad though that you're going back to school. 633 00:31:08,524 --> 00:31:11,327 And that you get to keep writing comic books. 634 00:31:11,360 --> 00:31:13,562 Mmm, I wanted to talk to you about that. 635 00:31:13,596 --> 00:31:16,298 What if you were to really be my mentor? 636 00:31:17,733 --> 00:31:19,970 I'm open. 637 00:31:20,003 --> 00:31:24,040 Let me finish this milkshake before we sign any adoption papers, huh. 638 00:31:24,074 --> 00:31:25,075 Right on, yeah. 639 00:31:25,108 --> 00:31:26,408 Yeah, of course. 640 00:31:27,610 --> 00:31:31,181 Look, I did wanna tell you though that 641 00:31:31,214 --> 00:31:33,382 I've decided to re-read my novel. 642 00:31:34,951 --> 00:31:36,285 I think it's time. 643 00:31:54,470 --> 00:31:57,073 An Edward Hopper original. 644 00:31:59,109 --> 00:32:00,709 Bet you're worth a pretty penny. 645 00:32:05,115 --> 00:32:06,415 Dad? 646 00:32:07,383 --> 00:32:09,652 You had quite an eventful evening. 647 00:32:11,687 --> 00:32:13,722 I know that you went and saw Twyla. 648 00:32:15,926 --> 00:32:17,160 How? 649 00:32:17,194 --> 00:32:18,929 Did Julian tell you? 650 00:32:18,962 --> 00:32:22,631 Only because I asked for him to suggest it to you in the first place. 651 00:32:25,734 --> 00:32:28,537 I thought maybe if the idea came from 652 00:32:28,571 --> 00:32:31,774 one of your classmates you might be more inclined to do it. 653 00:32:39,249 --> 00:32:41,550 -Well-- -I spoke to Twyla, 654 00:32:42,651 --> 00:32:45,855 right after Archie came and rescued you. 655 00:32:47,456 --> 00:32:49,358 She told me what happened. 656 00:32:50,060 --> 00:32:51,895 That you couldn't or wouldn't. 657 00:32:54,630 --> 00:32:56,365 That you started to cry. 658 00:33:25,527 --> 00:33:28,298 I don't know exactly what happened last night, 659 00:33:28,331 --> 00:33:29,966 but Tom just called. 660 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,668 He told me that Kevin will no longer be on the basketball team. 661 00:33:35,871 --> 00:33:37,173 Poor Tom. 662 00:33:37,207 --> 00:33:38,942 I feel for him, 663 00:33:38,975 --> 00:33:40,409 having a son who's bent. 664 00:33:41,344 --> 00:33:42,711 Such a shame. 665 00:33:46,482 --> 00:33:47,918 Well, what about your breakfast? 666 00:33:47,951 --> 00:33:49,718 Uh, lost my appetite. 667 00:33:56,893 --> 00:33:57,826 Hmm. 668 00:34:01,097 --> 00:34:02,431 I've been mulling over 669 00:34:02,464 --> 00:34:04,667 our conversation from yesterday, Mr. Lemly. 670 00:34:04,700 --> 00:34:07,770 And I'd like to buy the Babylonium. 671 00:34:09,906 --> 00:34:11,473 More specifically, 672 00:34:11,507 --> 00:34:15,678 I'd like to trade this painting from my personal collection for your theater. 673 00:34:16,246 --> 00:34:17,546 I've spoken to Crestby's 674 00:34:17,579 --> 00:34:19,782 and I think you'll find that on the open market, 675 00:34:19,815 --> 00:34:22,484 an original Hopper is worth much more 676 00:34:22,518 --> 00:34:24,720 than what my parents are offering you. 677 00:34:26,389 --> 00:34:29,092 I'm deep in negotiations with your folks. 678 00:34:29,125 --> 00:34:30,026 I know. 679 00:34:30,060 --> 00:34:31,493 But... 680 00:34:31,527 --> 00:34:35,597 our commercial wasn't false advertising. 681 00:34:35,631 --> 00:34:40,070 Going to the movies is special. 682 00:34:40,103 --> 00:34:44,007 Working here at the Babylonium, even briefly, has rekindled 683 00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:45,741 something in me. 684 00:34:46,209 --> 00:34:47,676 Plus, 685 00:34:47,710 --> 00:34:50,512 wouldn't you feel better knowing that someone's 686 00:34:50,546 --> 00:34:52,983 keeping the lights on and the projector running? 687 00:34:53,016 --> 00:34:57,988 Showing the Babylonium the same love and respect you have all these years? 688 00:35:03,759 --> 00:35:06,296 I don't know, I think I messed up with Kevin, Betty. 689 00:35:06,329 --> 00:35:07,863 I think I made things worse. 690 00:35:07,897 --> 00:35:09,366 No, Arch. 691 00:35:09,399 --> 00:35:12,701 You were just trying to include him, make him feel like a part of things. 692 00:35:13,736 --> 00:35:16,772 You protected him as best as you could. 693 00:35:16,805 --> 00:35:20,843 Well, isn't this a sight to behold? 694 00:35:20,876 --> 00:35:23,512 My mother and father wanted to invite any and all students 695 00:35:23,545 --> 00:35:25,881 to this afternoon's taping of Riverdale Grandstand. 696 00:35:25,915 --> 00:35:27,549 Why today's? 697 00:35:27,583 --> 00:35:31,054 Because it's our 50th episode, and my parents wanna see some fresh faces on screen. 698 00:35:32,322 --> 00:35:33,589 Toodle-oo. 699 00:35:37,093 --> 00:35:40,030 I can't believe how screwed up the world is. 700 00:35:40,063 --> 00:35:42,399 I know, the hypocrisy. 701 00:35:42,432 --> 00:35:43,632 No matter what we're going through, 702 00:35:43,665 --> 00:35:44,934 what our parents are putting us through, 703 00:35:44,968 --> 00:35:47,370 as long as we show up on Grandstand 704 00:35:47,404 --> 00:35:51,374 smiling and dancing like trained seals, everything's peachy keen. 705 00:35:51,408 --> 00:35:55,412 And all the grownups do is to tell us how to think, how we're supposed to act. 706 00:35:55,445 --> 00:35:56,845 How to dress, who to date. 707 00:35:56,879 --> 00:35:58,547 They're trying to control every second of our lives, 708 00:35:58,580 --> 00:36:00,083 and there's not a thing we can do about it. 709 00:36:03,219 --> 00:36:04,653 Maybe... 710 00:36:06,990 --> 00:36:08,458 But maybe not... 711 00:36:45,228 --> 00:36:47,729 Okay, boys and girls. 712 00:36:47,763 --> 00:36:51,935 Now it's time for America's latest dance craze. 713 00:36:54,237 --> 00:36:55,305 The twirl. 714 00:37:17,093 --> 00:37:18,161 Hey. 715 00:37:18,194 --> 00:37:22,198 You cool cats wanna see what a real twirl looks like? 716 00:37:50,226 --> 00:37:51,760 Alice, Alice! 717 00:37:51,793 --> 00:37:54,164 No, no, no, no, no! 718 00:37:54,197 --> 00:37:55,198 Stop filming. 719 00:37:55,731 --> 00:37:57,066 Cut to commercial. 720 00:38:02,605 --> 00:38:04,641 You have any idea 721 00:38:04,673 --> 00:38:07,310 how much trouble you could get the station in? 722 00:38:07,343 --> 00:38:08,511 You're out of control. 723 00:38:08,545 --> 00:38:10,180 No, Mom. 724 00:38:10,213 --> 00:38:12,549 I am in complete control. 725 00:38:12,582 --> 00:38:14,951 I knew exactly what I was doing and why. 726 00:38:17,086 --> 00:38:18,787 Wha... 727 00:38:18,820 --> 00:38:22,824 Now, Mother, may I please be excused from future episodes of Riverdale Grandstand? 728 00:38:27,330 --> 00:38:29,032 You are off the show! 729 00:38:30,600 --> 00:38:33,036 But you broke my heart, Betty. 730 00:38:43,046 --> 00:38:45,215 You rang, Ms. Veronica? 731 00:38:46,516 --> 00:38:48,685 Yes, Smithers. 732 00:38:48,717 --> 00:38:51,321 I'd like you to send a telegram to my parents. 733 00:38:53,523 --> 00:38:54,958 "Dear Mom and Dad." 734 00:38:55,325 --> 00:38:56,626 Stop. 735 00:38:56,659 --> 00:38:59,195 "I am now the new owner of the Babylonium." 736 00:38:59,229 --> 00:39:00,196 Stop. 737 00:39:00,230 --> 00:39:02,332 "Which will never turn into a parking lot." 738 00:39:03,099 --> 00:39:04,000 Stop. 739 00:39:05,535 --> 00:39:07,769 "My best to Uncle Orson, stop." 740 00:39:16,079 --> 00:39:17,247 Hey, Kev. 741 00:39:17,280 --> 00:39:18,715 Clay. 742 00:39:18,747 --> 00:39:20,950 What are you guys doing for lunch? 743 00:39:22,151 --> 00:39:23,386 Um... 744 00:39:23,419 --> 00:39:26,522 Sorry, Archie, my basketball days are over. 745 00:39:26,556 --> 00:39:28,057 Yeah, I heard. 746 00:39:28,091 --> 00:39:29,959 I was actually hoping to break bread with you guys. 747 00:39:29,993 --> 00:39:34,030 Talk about things like music, plays, movie stars. 748 00:39:37,267 --> 00:39:38,268 Why not? 749 00:39:39,702 --> 00:39:41,304 Yeah, sure. 750 00:39:41,337 --> 00:39:43,373 Oh, that's boss. 751 00:39:43,406 --> 00:39:45,074 Save me a spot in the lounge. 752 00:40:27,717 --> 00:40:28,985 Ms. Cooper, 753 00:40:29,018 --> 00:40:32,288 might I have a word with you in my office? 754 00:40:33,756 --> 00:40:35,692 Your mother called me last night. 755 00:40:35,725 --> 00:40:37,660 She's very concerned 756 00:40:37,694 --> 00:40:42,065 about you and your erratic behavior. 757 00:40:42,098 --> 00:40:46,803 Yes, well, a teenage girl with a mind and desires of her own, 758 00:40:46,835 --> 00:40:49,172 it's all very concerning, isn't it? 759 00:41:01,651 --> 00:41:03,052 You're so... 760 00:41:03,653 --> 00:41:05,955 tortured, Betty. 761 00:41:07,223 --> 00:41:09,392 What are we going to do with you? 762 00:41:11,728 --> 00:41:17,367 With Dr. Werthers shifting his glowering attention from me to Betty, 763 00:41:17,400 --> 00:41:21,671 I was now able to continue my budding comic career on twin tracks, 764 00:41:21,704 --> 00:41:25,808 with the prospect of Mr. Rayberry as my mentor keeping me up and typing 765 00:41:25,842 --> 00:41:27,944 late into the night. 766 00:41:43,860 --> 00:41:45,928 Evening, sir. 767 00:41:45,962 --> 00:41:47,997 Apologies for the late delivery.