Glenn Ford: Jesse Craig

Quotes 

• Jesse Craig : This is the Theresa MZK 808 calling the Marine Operator. This is an emergency call. May Day.

  Marine Operator : This is the Marine Operator, Theresa, what is the nature of your emergency?

  Jesse Craig : Look, I haven't time to explain it to you. But you have to put me through to Norad or the Pentagon in Washington D.C. as soon as possible.

  Marine Operator : There's a delay on long distance lines of three hours.

  Jesse Craig : In one half of an hour, the whole world is gonna be blown up! Now, don't tell me there's a three hour delay. You've gotta get me through to Washington D.C.

  Marine Operator : I'm sorry, Theresa, but there's a telephone strike that went into effect at noon today.

  Jesse Craig : A what?

  Marine Operator : I'll put you on the list, and as soon as we can get a line out. I'll call you, Theresa.

  Jesse Craig : Operator... .! Well, I wonder how much more money they want an hour?