Frank Faylen: Herbert T. Gillis

Quotes 

• Winifred Gillis : Boys Dobie's age just aren't very good at expressing their feelings. It's not that the feelings aren't there, it's just that it's hard for fathers and sons to communicate.

  Herbert T. Gillis : If he came through that door right now, do you know what he would communicate? One of three things: number one, 'Dad can I borrow some money', number two, 'Dad can I borrow the keys to the car', number three, 'Dad can I have some cookies.'

  [just then, of course, Dobie comes through the door] 

  Dobie Gillis : Dad... Dad, can I borrow some money?

  Herbert T. Gillis : Number one, No.

  Dobie Gillis : And Dad, about the car tonight...

  Herbert T. Gillis : Number two, No. Say, what about the next question?

  Dobie Gillis : What question?

  Herbert T. Gillis : Number three, uh, cookies?

  Dobie Gillis : Say, now that you mention cookies...

  Herbert T. Gillis : *No.*