Dallas (TV Series)

Making of a President (1981)

Larry Hagman: J.R. Ewing

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• J.R. Ewing : [enters his office]  Well, Afton...

  Afton Cooper : Hi.

  J.R. Ewing : ...what a pleasant surprise. Don't get up, sit down, sit down. I thought you and your mother would be long gone to Biloxi by now.

  Afton Cooper : Well, you remember, you included that expensive little side trip to the Bahamas for Mama and me?

  J.R. Ewing : Yeah, of course I did. Just a little token of my appreciation for the enthusiastic way you became a part of the family.

  Afton Cooper : Mm. I love to hear you talk.

  J.R. Ewing : Like I said, talking's the second best thing I do.

  Afton Cooper : [shakes her head]  Mm-hmm. Third. Your imagination is second. I never knew a man who could think of so many ways...

  J.R. Ewing : [they're in the Ewing building after all, so he interjects]  What brings you to Dallas?

  Afton Cooper : I hope you're not angry. I cashed in those airline tickets. Me and Mama moved into Mitch's old apartment.

  J.R. Ewing : Oh, I see. You're, you're living in Dallas.

  Afton Cooper : Mm. That's why I'm here. I was hoping, uh, you maybe knew someone who could help me get started in my career.

  J.R. Ewing : Career?

  Afton Cooper : I'm a singer.

  [nods] 

  J.R. Ewing : A singer? As a matter of fact, I do know some people in your business.

  [buzzes secretary] 

  J.R. Ewing : Louella?

  Louella : [on intercom]  Yes, sir?

  J.R. Ewing : Hold all my calls for me, will you?

  [walks towards Afton:] 

  J.R. Ewing : Yes. Maybe we ought to discuss your career.

  Afton Cooper : Would you like me to audition?

  J.R. Ewing : [smiles]  Maybe.

  [kisses her] 

  J.R. Ewing : But real quiet.

  [they kiss, her arms go around him...] 

• Milton : [pretty Afton plays the piano]  She looks like she's good in the sack.

  J.R. Ewing : Milton, Afton is my niece's sister-in-law.

  Milton : Oh, I didn't mean nothing by that, Mr. Ewing. I just meant she's a real looker.

  J.R. Ewing : Let's listen to her sing.

  Milton : Sure, and Mr. Ewing, if she don't sing too well, don't you worry. She can always wait tables. The money's good and the work ain't too hard.

  J.R. Ewing : [laughs]  Okay. Afton, sing something for us, won't you, honey?

• Afton Cooper : [got the job as singer, on merit, really]  J.R., I can't thank you enough.

  J.R. Ewing : You already have.

  Afton Cooper : Uh, I'll be free mostly during the day, so maybe we can have lunch together, or something...

  J.R. Ewing : Afton, you're a performer now. You're gonna need your rest. I'll be dropping in from time to time to see how you're making out.

  [goes off, leaving Afton looking uncertain]