UHF (1989)

Fran Drescher: Pamela Finklestein

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Quotes 

• Pamela Finklestein : [into the phone with R.J. Fletcher]  "Broads don't belong in broadcasting?" Is that the kind of professional courtesy you teach your news department?

  R.J. Fletcher : [into the phone with Pamela]  Why, that's a terrible thing. I don't know how many time I've told those boys, "never call chicks broads."

  Pamela Finklestein : [incensed tone]  Why, you slimy... ooh!

  [hangs up the phone] 

• Pamela Finklestein : Yeah, so, can I help you?

  George Newman : Hi, I'm George Newman. I'm the new station manager.

  Pamela Finklestein : [enraged tone]  Ugh! You know, when I first took this job, they told me that this position would only be temporary, and that eventually, when the time was right, I would be moved up to news which is really my forte. You know how long I've been working here? Two years! It's kind of hard to get promoted when every other week you have a new boss! This job really sucks!

  George Newman : [keeping his cool]  Well... this is my friend Bob.

• R.J. Fletcher : [Just as Harvey is about to sign U-62 over to Fletcher, George raises the last of the $75 thousand needed to pay off Big Louie]  Now wait just one minute! What do you think you're doing?

  George Newman : ...WE DID IT! THE STATION'S OURS!

  Harvey Bilchik : [Everybody cheers as a triumphant fanfare plays, amid fireworks]  Wow, look at that!

  [He tears up Fletcher's bill of sale without signing] 

  R.J. Fletcher : [furious]  YOU CAN'T DO THIS! We had an agreement, remember? An oral contract! I'll sue!

  Harvey Bilchik : Blow it out your ear, scuzzbag!

  FCC Man : Are you R.J. Fletcher?

  R.J. Fletcher : So what if I am?

  FCC Man : I'm John Vector of the FCC. I noticed that your station is late in filing for its license renewal this year. Normally, this kind of violation is punishable by a very stiff fine. But I've seen your recent editorial; it made a very big impression on me, and on the community.

  R.J. Fletcher : Oh, now, just wait a second; I was framed!

  [indicates George] 

  R.J. Fletcher : He set me up!

  FCC Man : Yeah... Well, that's what they all say, isn't it? So I'm revoking your license, effective immediately.

  R.J. Fletcher : [stuttering]  But, but haven't I - but, but how can...!

  FCC Man : No, no buts about it. You're off the air, period. Good luck finding a new career!

  Pamela Finklestein : Pamela Finklestein here, coming to you with the most incredible turn of events. Not only has the once-powerful corporate broadcasting giant known as Channel 8 been thoroughly crushed and defeated at their own dirty game... But now, as luck would have it, they've been permanently stripped of their license by the FCC!

  [turns directly to Fletcher; stern tone] 

  Pamela Finklestein : So what do you have to say about it, you worthless slobbering pig?

  [She winks at the camera] 

• Pamela Finklestein : [30:27]  Hi. Pamela Finkelstein here coming to you with an interview with a Mister Earl Ramsey. Now Mr. Ramsey is the president of a local chapter of the American Gun Association. Um, Mister Ramsey is it correct to assume that yoru organization is against gun control?

  Earl Ramsey : Gun control is for wimps & commies. Listen, let's get one thing straight: Guns don't kill people, I do.

  Pamela Finklestein : Yes, well.