Jack McGee quotes from The Incredible Hulk

Jack McGee

Dr. Baxter, it is worth reminding you that the power of the press can be used to your advantage or to your disadvantage.

Dr. Claudia Baxter

I'm sorry, this area's restricted to authorise personnel.

Jack McGee

Well, I just want to ask a couple of questions about that creature that was here. Couldn't we talk inside your lab?

Dr. Claudia Baxter

I really don't have the time right now.

Jack McGee

Well, I think, Doctor, maybe you oughta make the time. I understand the one thing you don't need is a little more bad publicity.

Dr. Claudia Baxter

Mr. McGee, the main thing is--

Jack McGee

Look, I just hope that you're not gonna regard this thing as another species to be studied. It's killed two people, you know?

Well, what about the creature?

Jack McGee

Well, the creature maybe clear of this murder, but he's still a threat to society. I've been here trying to track him down. I only hope that the local police can say the same.

Jack McGee

Here's to Joan Jacobs, Paterson, New Jersey.

Robert Benson

Whose Joan Jacobs?

Jack McGee

The last eyewitness to spot the Hulk. She's pulling her driveway one night about three weeks ago and there he was. Lights must've startled him because he stood in front of her car long enough for her to make an accurate if somewhat hysterical description.

Robert Benson

[laughs] So that's what you're doing in New York. You think this Hulk of yours is taking in a few Broadway shows.

Jack McGee

The Hulk's no joke, Bobby. He's real. And he's a killer. He's also the biggest knockdown, drag-out, five-star final that I have ever latched on to.

Robert Benson

And that's why you spent the last six months tracking down every sighting of your creature. Chicago, St. Louis, Cleveland. Jack, your lucky that paper of yours hasn't kicked you right out on your ear. This thing is becoming an obsession with you.

Jack McGee

Well, maybe so. But right now the Hulk is down there, somewhere. I'm gonna find him.

Robert Benson

Hey, Jack, that green creature of yours was just seen running through Times Square.

Jack McGee

Heading which way?

Robert Benson

[speaking on the phone] Heading which way? Towards Park Avenue.

Jack McGee

Well, Bobby, still think I'm wasting my time?

Robert Benson

[sighs] It's a big city out there, Jack. How can you be sure he's down there?

Jack McGee

Oh, I can't. Like I said in my column, I intend to comb every mile of it until I find out.

Jack McGee

[speaking on the phone] Hello.

David Banner

[speaking on the phone] Hello, is this uh, Mr. McGee of The National Register?

Jack McGee

That's right. What can I do for you?

David Banner

Uh, are you acquainted with a man by the name of Edward Campion?

Jack McGee

Yeah. I wasn't acquainted. He's a very good friend. Who is this? Your voice sounds very familiar.

David Banner

[nervously] Look, I don't have time for long explanations, but uh... I'm afraid he's been in a very serious accident. He's been hurt very badly.

Jack McGee

When?

David Banner

About an hour ago. He was hit by a car.

Jack McGee

Where is he now?

David Banner

At the Las Vegas Memorial Hospital, and he's in critical condition. Now, he gave me a tape recorder to give to you. It seemed very important to him.

Jack McGee

A tape? Why would he give that to you?

David Banner

Because I was with him in the ambulance after it happened. Now, I left it at the front desk and you can get it from the clerk.

Jack McGee

Well, why don't you just bring it up? I'd like to talk to you.

David Banner

[nervously] No, I really don't have time. Oh yeah, but there was one other thing. He wanted me to tell you, that Wanda has the key.

Jack McGee

What key?

David Banner

I have no idea.

Jack McGee

Listen, your voice really sounds familiar. You sure I don't know you?

David Banner

[nervously] No, I don't think so. I mean, I suppose it's possible.

Jack McGee

Well, in that case, why don't you just come on up here and tell me what is going on?

David Banner

[nervously] No, I can't. I really- I have to get to work. I don't have the time.

Jack McGee

Hey listen, can you excuse me for just one second, there's somebody at the door. I think it's room service. Just hang on. There's one more important question that I'd like to ask you about Campion.

[seeing the Hulk] What's happening? Who is he?

Jack McGee

I think finally I'm going to find out.

You're not gonna get near him are you?

Jack McGee

I think it's okay. [they begin walking towards the Hulk] Come on.

Jack, I'm scared.

Jack McGee

I think it's gonna be all right. [to the Hulk] Where did you come from? [pause] Can you understand me? [pause] How did you get here?

What's wrong with him?

Jack McGee

He looks tired, worn out.

Jack McGee

[to Wanda] Walk slowly. We've got to keep him here.

Where did he come from?

Jack McGee

I think I know. Shh! [slowly to the Hulk] Dr. David Banner, does that name mean anything to you? [pause] Banner... Do you understand me? [pause] What's happening to your face? [pause] Something's changing.

Turner's my name. Man, I'll tell you. For a while down there it didn't look good. I never gave up hope, though.

Never?

Mm-mm.

Jack McGee

We understand that eh, somebody spotted a large hulking creature down there. Could you describe exactly...

Come on, Jack, were trying to cover a real story here. [to Diane and Ted] Could there have been any sabotage in this?

No, not likely.

Jack McGee

Well, we understand that there was somebody down there, an imposter saboteur.

Yes, there was someone there. I don't believe he was a saboteur.

Jack McGee

Well, what was he doing?

He was trying to use the gamma ray inversion equipment.

Jack McGee

Did he succeed?

No.

Jack McGee

Well, where is he now?

I don't know. He may have been killed in the explosion of steam that blew down the wall. If it hadn't been for him, none of us would be alive.

Jack McGee

Dr. Fields?

Dr. Carolyn Fields

Yeah.

Jack McGee

I'm Jack McGee from the National Register. I'm checking some stories that a huge hulking creature was seen in this area.

Dr. Carolyn Fields

I'm sorry, I can't help you.

Jack McGee

My paper is now offering ten thousand dollars for any information leading to its capture.

Dr. Carolyn Fields

I can't help you.

Jack McGee

Well, in case you should catch a glimpse of it. [hands out a business card] That's where you could reach me.

[laughs] You're an amateur, Jack my boy! That creature of yours will never come back again. Animals never return to where they've been shot at, I guarantee it. Why, I shot a big rogue elephant once...

Jack McGee

Hendricks! [pause] I told you before, I can't use you.

Nah, it's been three weeks. Now, that Hulk of yours is gone up into the mountains somewhere to hole up. Now, I know animals and I guarantee it.

Jack McGee

Well, your guarantees don't make it so, Buck. Not anymore. The answer is still no.

Now listen, Jack. Together we could bag this thing.

Jack McGee

Look, Buck, [takes out some money from his jacket pocket] my expense account has stretched pretty far as it is with...

[stops Jack] I don't want a handout. I want a job. I'm a hunter not a charity case. [takes out a piece of paper] Now... [reading from the paper] "Buck Hendrick. Big game hunter. Extraordinaire." Remember? [putting the paper back into his pocket] I gave you plenty of good copy in my time.

Listen, Jack. If we shoot this Hulk creature of yours, it'll be just like it used to be. You'll have a great story, and I'll be right back on the lecture circuit.

Jack McGee

Do you hear yourself? Five years ago, you wouldn't've even considered shooting something that's worth more alive than it is dead. Now, Buck, forget it! Just go home!

[points to his hunting car] That's my home!

Jack McGee

Well, I'm sorry about that. I really am sorry. But I can't help you. [gets into his car]

All right, McGee. All right! I'll beat you to the punch! I'll get you your monster first, and I'll kill it!

It'll show itself again. Big ones always do. Buck Hendricks will be there. Guarantee it.

[seeing Harlan dressed as a creature] It's a hoax. The whole thing's a hoax.

Jack McGee

What hoax? Oh, well yeah, this guy maybe, but what about that thing we saw down there? You call that a hoax? That was no hoax.

And that old guy down there. He stood right up to it. I'm getting an interview. [runs]

Jack McGee

Wait a minute! That man's an employee of the National Register!

David Banner

This institute is private property.

Jack McGee

If you know anything about this creature, it is your duty to report that to the police.

David Banner

You're letting your imagination runaway with you. Now I have never seen this creature that you are talking about.

Jack McGee

Forgive me, Doctor, but I am calling you a liar!

David Banner

Mr. McGee! [short pause] Mr. McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.