A character in Scarecrow and Mrs. King
Played by Kate Jackson
Scarecrow and Mrs. King · 230 quotes
Most-quoted character in Scarecrow and Mrs. King: in 176 of its 230 quotes
Most scenes with: Lee Stetson (116), Dotty (22), Francine Desmond (17)
Well, ha ha, there you are, you sly boots. I thought it was agreed, Babycakes, no job until the triplets are in nursery school!
AmandaWhat are you talking about?
You know, the little woman is so gosh-darn eager to earn some pin money. But I told her, the first four years of a child's life are more important than a new roof. Come on, Cookieface, it's two o'clock, feeding time.
AmandaWhat the Sam Hill do you think you are doing? First, you cannot get rid of me fast enough, then you barge in and drag me out of an interview for a perfectly good job. You say you are my husband, a lie which I do not find funny, and where do you think you are taking me?
We're getting married.
AmandaThat's asking too much.
What do you mean you didn't get the job at Honeycut Typewriter? Didn't the interview go well?
AmandaYou certainly could say that.
Have you told Dean? I think you should. I have always found him a rock in my darkest moments.
AmandaYou told my boyfriend your darkest moments?
Well, um ... he's so patient. It's like talking to a registered nurse.
AmandaNo! I can't sleep here. How would I explain it? I'd feel like I was lying and sneaking.
You are lying and sneaking. You're working for the government.
AmandaNo! I mean ... I would feel guilty. You know? Like I was... having a thing. Or something. You know?
A thing?
AmandaYes, you know. A thing.
Like an affair?
AmandaYes. That kind of a thing.
Well, you're not. Now, do you like a window open at night?
AmandaLee. I have to consider Dean.
Okay. How does he feel about windows?
AmandaI need two more strawberry daiquiris. Go easy on the rum.
Where does it say in my contract that I have to make daiquiris? I hate this assignment. I want a divorce
Uh-huh. And noises. Uh, squeaks, thumps ... Maybe it's a jungle. It's hot, steamy.
AmandaProbably sexual. Freud would say.
I'm Mr. Stetson's neighbor, Lydia Lowell?
AmandaOh, hello. I'm Amanda King.
Will you be seeing Mr. Stetson again, or is this a one night sort of thing?
AmandaYes, sir. Well, I'd just like to go on the record as saying that I regard Lee as a friend. And as such, I'm a little uncomfortable in snitching and spying on a friend.
Oh, don't be. That is standard operating procedure around here.
AmandaWhat did you expect?
A bottle of scotch, a whole cheesecake, a, a, a, – a woman!
AmandaWhat?!
Yeah. Yeah, that's what I want. I want a woman.
AmandaWell, I think you had better stop this right now because I will not get you a woman!
That Shecky Martino, the one that does all those jokes about the commode? He's a particular thorn in Gordon's side.
AmandaYou know, that thing he does with the rubber chicken is pretty funny, though.
Amanda, Are you having an affair? (she hits her head)
AmandaWhat?!
AmandaLeave me, he says.
They tell us to say that. Thank God you never listen to me.
AmandaDo you think maybe you could say something nice about my work? I mean, after all, I think I did contribute something to it.
Hmm. Okay, uh, your work was ... Not bad.
AmandaNot bad?
Yeah. Not bad.
AmandaNot bad.
Well, you think my legs are just okay, I think your work was just not bad.
AmandaThat is so petty.
Care to change your opinion?
Listen, I've got this real problem here and it's not exactly in my area. So, I thought I'd call you, as it's something that you probably know all about.
AmandaI can only assume this is you. Possibly because you're the only man I know who doesn't say hello, doesn't ask how I am.
How are you?
Yes, Amanda. Danger, excitement. Intrigue.
AmandaOh, shut up.
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