Philip Marlowe, Private Eye
1984
(From Episode #1.2 "The King in Yellow," a phone conversation between Marlowe and Magee) Lt Victor "Violet" Magee: (Picks up the phone) Magee. Philip Marlowe: What do you know about a guy named King Leopardi? Lt Victor "Violet" Magee: Never heard of him. Who is he? Philip Marlowe: Top-line horn blower out of Chicago. Last night, he hits town, and already there's somebody around who thinks Leopardi shouldn't be. Lt Victor "Violet" Magee: What's that got to do with me? Philip Marlowe: Well, I thought you might check him out for me with the Windy City, any connection with the mob, dope, the usual list. Lt Victor "Violet" Magee: You got a lot of nerve, Marlowe. What do you think I'm running here, some kind of an information bureau? (Pops a breath mint into his mouth) Philip Marlowe: You said you owed me one for the Spencer case. Lt Victor "Violet" Magee: I did? Okay, I'll see what I can do. Now what's this Leopardi to you, anyway? Philip Marlowe: I'm thinking of auditioning for him. Oh, and Magee? Lt Victor "Violet" Magee: Yeah? Philip Marlowe: Too much candy rots your teeth. Lt Victor "Violet" Magee: They're false already! (Slams down the phone)