Starlift Page #7

Well, it's simply this:

A planeload of show folks came up here

and entertained the troops going out...

...and the wounded coming home.

The boys liked it. I think

those coming after will like it too.

People of Hollywood would consider it

a privilege to carry on what was started.

You bought yourself a deal, George.

You supply the talent,

I'll supply the planes.

You know,

I think I have a name for it.

I heard a Marine use it in a ward

this afternoon.

He called it "Operation Starlift."

There's your story, boys.

MAN:
We want all of it.

How did this thing get started?

Well, last week in San Francisco...

...when Nell Wayne and the gang

were up for a premiere...

...a boy from Nell's hometown...

Hold it for another, Miss Wayne.

All right, get a little closer, corporal.

Gotta make this look good

for your public.

Your nasty mind would come up

with something like that.

MAN:
Okay, one more now,

let's make this a real goodbye shot.

Good. Then we'll make this

the goodbye of goodbyes.

MAN:
Miss Wayne, Mr. Rogers.

- Have her come in.

Have a seat, Nell.

Am I very much in the doghouse?

On Saturday, you girls sabotaged

an entire day's shooting schedule.

Mr. Prinz said

we didn't hold up anything.

Said he had plenty to shoot

without us.

Mr. Prinz is a sucker for romance.

He's under the influence

of the pictures he's made.

And speaking of romance...

...you know, Nell...

...I like the looks of this fellow.

Then I'm not fired?

No.

And listen to this.

- Miss Taylor, take this memo to Casting.

WOMAN:
Yes, sir.

Effective today supply

the Hollywood coordinating committee...

...with lists

of contract talent available...

...for personal appearances

at Travis Air Base.

That's wonderful, Mr. Rogers.

We supplied shows to the Armed Forces

through the last war.

All they have to do is call on us

and we're ready.

Happy? Then this

will make you happier.

The base has asked for a special show

for tomorrow.

Gary Cooper and Phil Harris

are taking a troop up.

The Starlift plane leaves at 5.

With a little arranging,

you can be on it.

I don't wanna go, Mr. Rogers.

- What? Why?

- It's a personal problem.

I'd rather not talk about it.

But I thought

this is what you wanted.

I think I'd better go, Mr. Rogers.

- There you are.

- Hi, Mom.

Hello.

Honey...

...we've had the nicest surprise.

You must remember

Dr. And Mrs. Williams.

Hello.

I'm afraid l...

Rick's father and mother

from Youngstown.

Oh, yes.

We were driving through

to see Rick at the airbase.

They'd have gone right on...

...if they hadn't seen

Louella Parsons' article.

LOUISE:

Rick hadn't written us a word.

You can imagine

how surprised we were.

You're in for a surprise too.

Rick's here.

- What?

- Uh-huh.

- Yes, he's upstairs, getting cleaned up.

DR. WILLIAMS:
It was your das idea.

So instead of driving up to camp,

we phoned Rick...

...he got himself a pass

and flew down.

You shoulve seen his face

when we met him at the airport.

- He had no idea we knew each other.

- He was absolutely speechless.

You know, I certainly am proud

of those teeth of yours.

Thank you, doctor.

Hurry and get your makeup off.

Dinner's almost ready.

Excuse me, please.

Hello.

Why didn't you tell them the truth?

How could I tell them

with your folks there?

- Have you told them?

- How could I with your folks there?

Great.

- How long will you be here?

- Until tomorrow evening.

Well, I guess

I'll have to stand it somehow.

Yeah, well, if gets too painful,

Dad will give you a shot of Novocaine.

- Rick, dear, have some more coffee.

- Oh, no thanks, Mrs. Wayne.

See, I'm full.

Well, thanks for a wonderful meal.

My, I just can't get over

how Rick has grown.

Yes. Hasn't he?

Come on, Mom.

You said you were leaving the dishes.

If we're going to the movies,

we better hurry.

- I'll be ready in a minute.

- Wait a minute. I better fix my hair.

Just a moment.

Who said you were going?

You kids don't wanna go out

with us tonight.

It's Rick's only night in town.

Sure. Go out and hit

some of the nightspots.

Here's the key to the car.

Well, see you at the hotel.

Whenever you get there.

SUE:
Goodbye, have fun.

LOUISE:
Good night.

And remember,

be careful with that new car.

- Good night, honey.

- Good night, Dad.

Well, guess I'll have to

make reservations.

Where would you prefer to go?

Mocambo's or Ciro's?

Suit yourself.

I suppose either one

will have photographers...

...just waiting to take your picture.

- Usually.

Naturally.

Don't you people even sneeze

or scratch your nose around here...

...without somebody

snapping your picture?

Look, wherever we go tonight,

we're gonna see people I know.

- You can at least try to act pleasant.

- Acting is your game, not mine.

Boy, if I ever get through tonight,

I'll deserve an Academy Award.

Well, then suppose

we just skip the big performance.

- I'll see you in the movies.

- Where are you going?

Back to the hotel.

Oh, and here's your good luck charm.

- I was doing better without it.

- Thanks.

Good night.

Nell?

Come in, Dad.

What are you doing home? I thought you

and Rick were out gallivanting.

We didn't go anywhere.

I was kind of tired.

- So was Rick.

- Oh?

- Where's Mom?

- Whipping up a snack.

- I was hungry. How about you?

- No thanks, Dad.

Well, good night, honey.

Dad?

Yes?

Dad.

Am I a phony?

Well...

...I never thought so.

But I could be prejudiced.

Rick thinks I'm a phony.

[LAUGHING]

Suppose you tell me

what you two had the beef about?

Come on.

Some other time, Dad.

Okay, honey.

They'll be out here for breakfast

tomorrow morning.

Now, if it was your fault,

tell him you're sorry.

Even if it wasn't your fault,

tell him you're sorry anyhow.

That's what your mother does with me

and it's never failed yet.

Thanks, Dad.

See you in the morning.

- Hi, Louise. Hi, doc. Come on in.

LOUISE:
Good morning.

- Isn't it a lovely day?

- Hi.

Yes.

- Where's Rick?

- Gone back to the base.

We put him on the plane

at 6:
OO this morning.

NELL:

Why?

He didn't have to go back

until tonight.

Telegram came canceling his furlough.

The rascal put in for overseas duty

and got it.

Rick's always been funny

about goodbyes.

That's why he didn't wanna call you.

He said he'd write.

He wouldn't let us drive him up there.

And besides,

we couldn't get on the base.

Well, I can.

Mom, would you call the airport...

...and make a reservation

on the first plane to San Francisco?

MIKE:

The dope's ducking you again.

His group doesn't leave

until tomorrow.

So to get off the base, he's going

on a training flight to March Field.

I'm gonna tell operations

colonel wants Rick's plane held.

If this doesn't work,

come and see me in the guardhouse.

- I've got to see Colonel Callan.

- Have you got a pass?

I don't need a pass,

I've been here before.

I'm sorry.

I think you'd better wait here.

Lieutenant, you know

I'm allowed on the flight line.

Not with boys like these coming in.

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