In the Heat of the Night (1988–1995)
Howard E. Rollins Jr.: Chief of Detectives Virgil Tibbs, Attorney Virgil Tibbs
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Quotes
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Virgil Tibbs : I want to like you people; and I want you people to like me. But there can't be liking without respect, and until there is that respect you will call me MISTER TIBBS!
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Virgil Tibbs : You know Bubba had to hit him.
Jamison : Like I always say, Bubba has all the fun around here!
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Virgil Tibbs : Ever since that woman came to town, Bubba
[sigh]
Virgil Tibbs : ... I think he's in over his head. She's a beautiful, sophisticated young woman and Bubba, well...
Althea Tibbs : You can't understand what she sees in him.
Virgil Tibbs : In a word, No.
Althea Tibbs : Let me try to explain this to you Virgil. Bubba is a HUNK. He's manly, he's strong, he's considerate and just rippling with muscles.
Virgil Tibbs : Althea, Althea, you're a married woman.
Althea Tibbs : Hey I'm married, I'm not blind.
Virgil Tibbs : Well, if Bubba's a hunk, what does that make me?
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Parker : It just doesn't seem fair. I mean , I can see how beautiful, how truly beautiful Julie is. But she can't see...... .
Virgil Tibbs : Maybe that's what makes Julie so special. She judges with her heart, not her sight. It doesn't matter what you look like, what color you are, but she can really... .see... .you. And that's what really matters.
