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producer that he's ever fired.

Well, that's, that's good. I think.

So you're a fan

of our morning program?

- Yeah, I think it has so many...

- Yeah, yeah, we know it's terrible.

Perpetually in fourth place behind

the Today show, Good Morning America

and that thing on CBS,

whatever it's called.

It's a source of constant humiliation.

Last year, in the network softball

league, the CBS team wore hats

that said,

"At least we're not Daybreak."

The anchors of the show

are difficult and semi-talented.

- I think Colleen Peck is a pro.

- Heinous.

- Paul McVee is a fine reporter.

- Foul.

OK. Is Daybreak a shitty show? Yes.

But it's on a network.

And not just any network.

This is one of the most legendary

news divisions in the entire history

of television! Daybreak just needs

someone who believes in it,

who understands that a national

platform is an invaluable resource,

that no story is too low

or too high to reach for!

Are you gonna... sing?

Look, Mr. Barnes. Jerry.

Daybreak's facilities are antiquated.

It's understaffed, underfunded.

And the pay.

It's awful, about half

of what you made at

Hey, How The Hell Are You, New Jersey?

You've never been an

executive producer. You're too young.

Nobody's ever heard of ya. And here,

your education, three, not four years,

at Fairleigh Dickinson in Teaneck,

also known as Fairly Ridiculous.

Did I miss anything?

Daybreak needs what I need,

someone who believes

that it can succeed.

Trust me, I know you don't

have any reason to believe in me,

but I work harder than anyone else.

I'm in first, I'm out last.

I know a shitload more about the news

than someone whose daddy paid them

to smoke bongs

and talk semiotics at Harvard

and I devote myself completely

to my job. It's what I do.

It's all I am. I...

You can ask anyone.

Well, that's... embarrassing.

OK.

Thanks for the tour,

and... thanks for... for...

Thanks.

It's these buttons right here.

Oh, lobby. Yes, thanks.

Good day so far?

I don't think so.

I talked too much. Ruined it.

Damn it.

Sir.

I am such a huge admirer of yours.

I'm a... I'm a big, huge fan. I...

My whole family watched you,

growing up. I...

Of all the anchors, you were,

by far, the greatest reporter.

I mean when you were

in Kosovo, I was in Kosovo.

- She work for you?

- No.

I'm just here to teach her

how to use the elevator.

Are you done?

Yes, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

May I?

Oh, God, sorry. I...

Of course, of course.

Oh, my God, I can't

believe I just met the...

- Wait a second. You know him.

- Yes, I do know him.

He's the third worst person

in the world.

- Hello?

- Becky Fuller.

- Yes?

- You sure you can do this job?

Yes.

- You start on Monday.

- Thank you.

Yes, I am calling about

the one-bedroom.

Yes, I'm moving into town.

I've got a new job.

I'm extremely neat and tidy.

In summer camp the kids used

to pay me to make their beds.

Yeah.

Sorry, that was an overshare.

No loud music. No kids.

I don't even have a boyfriend.

Just me.

I'll take it. I'll take it,

I'll take it.

Sorry!

Sorry!

Sorry!

Also, we'll have more

on the flooding in Iowa.

Finally, some good weather news

on the way for those folks.

So please join us tomorrow

and thank you for spending

- your morning here at Daybreak.

- Take care, everyone.

- Are you interviewing at Daybreak?

- Goodbye.

Assistant? Intern?

No. Actually,

I'm the new executive producer.

Another one?

Don't unpack.

Miss Fuller?

Lenny Bergman, Senior Producer.

Yes. I know who you are.

You started out at WABC.

You were at CBS for two years

- and here for 13.

- Yeah, wow.

- Here, let me, let me give you a hand.

- I just have one question.

Why haven't they bumped you up?

It's not for me. I did it

for a couple of weeks once,

but they put me back at number two.

Apparently, the crying was distracting.

You'll love it, though.

It's a great job.

- Our morning meetings are at five.

- Isn't that kind of late?

- Late?

- I mean, it's just that...

I'm, I'm used to early hours, so...

Well, maybe we should

try better doughnuts.

Excuse me. At the Today show,

the senior staff is usually...

Hi... in by 4:
30...

We're just like the Today show,

except, you know, without the money,

- viewers, respect. But very similar.

- OK.

OK? That's...

that's one of our good doorknobs.

Let me take care of this.

Colleen Peck has been here forever.

Don't mention that.

But McVee is paid more.

Don't mention that, either.

They hate each other.

Don't mention that.

But that's because Colleen hates

everybody. Don't mention that.

And she used to sleep with McVee,

who threw her over for her assistant.

- Do not mention that.

- Got it.

- After you talk to Colleen...

- Yeah, yeah?

Make sure you get me before you talk

to McVee, so I can go with ya.

- Why?

- I don't... Just trust me, OK?

- OK.

- OK.

- OK.

- Good.

- Can I just...

- Sure. OK, you ready?

- I'm ready.

- Good luck.

Do you know how many EP's I've had

in the past 11 years?

Fourteen.

If they're stupid, they get fired,

and if they're smart, they quit.

And now look what I get.

Well...

- It's a pleasure...

- You think it's fun being

in last place?

Do you think I enjoy working

for a network that spends more

on one episode of a dating show

about a bachelor dwarf

than our entire weekly budget?

- No...

- And I've never had a decent

- co-anchor ever!

- We're gonna change...

Just a revolving door of cretinous

morons. Our ratings are in the crapper.

I mean, how long can this show

limp along like this?

I know that everyone's been through

a lot, and I know that there's been

so many challenges along the way.

But, you know...

You will fail like everyone else

and then you'll be gone,

like everyone else.

But I will still be here, pulling

the train up the hill with my teeth.

You think it's fun

getting your ass kicked?

- No...

- Welcome to Daybreak.

Enjoy the pain, Gidget.

No! It's OK. I have it!

I've done this a zillion times and...

- I'm gonna fix that and...

- See ya later!

Good talking to you.

Paul! Hi! I'm... I'm Becky Fuller.

Your new EP. Thrilled to meet you.

I was just thinking maybe we could

go over a few ideas.

I was thinking maybe we could

get you on the street

and do some remotes.

Yeah, I don't like to leave the studio.

I like climate control.

But, if you want, we could

discuss this further privately.

What size are your feet?

- You wear about a six and half? Seven?

- Pardon?

How do you feel about

having them photographed?

Good? Feel good about that?

You should.

I keep 'em very classy.

I... don't...

Can I show you my blog?

"Sexy Feet?"

- No.

- Yes?

No.

- I met Paul.

- You talked to him alone?

- I told you to come see me first.

- I know, but...

What was I gonna do?

Hi, everyone. Hi, I'm Becky.

Hi. Good morning.

Oh, God, look who's here.

I mean not here.

McVee. So shocking, huh?

Yeah, well, Mr. McVee doesn't

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