Gunn (1967)
Edward Asner: Police Lt. Jacoby
Quotes
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Peter Gunn : Immortality is a happy childhood.
Police Lt. Jacoby : What's your point?
Peter Gunn : We grow up and we die. Worrying about it just gets us there a little sooner.
Police Lt. Jacoby : Trite, but not very original.
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Police Lt. Jacoby : There's a rumor that you might be considering certain reprisals against the party or parties responsible for the demise of the late Mr. Scarlotti.
Peter Gunn : Interesting rumor.
Police Lt. Jacoby : This is going to get worse before it gets better.
Peter Gunn : It's a possibility.
Police Lt. Jacoby : I don't want you around steaming up my glasses.
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Police Lt. Jacoby : Tell you what: I'll promise to stop worrying if you promise to butt out. After all, what did Scarlotti ever do for you?
Peter Gunn : Saved my life.
Police Lt. Jacoby : Sure, but what else?
Peter Gunn : You've got a point, lieutenant.
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Police Lt. Jacoby : [harangued by Gunn for not arresting Fusco] Next time I bust Fusco, I'm gonna make it stick. I want him just as much as you do, Pete.
Peter Gunn : [angry, and about to leave] If you wanted him as much as I do, you'd have picked him up an hour ago.
Police Lt. Jacoby : Pete - I'll go after you just as fast as I go after Fusco.
Peter Gunn : [exiting] Then I've got nothing to worry about!
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Police Lt. Jacoby : I simply cannot afford another stomach ulcer. There isn't any room!