The Millionaire (TV Series)
Millionaire Jackson Greene (1959)
Adam Williams: Jackson Greene
Quotes
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Michael Anthony : [Anthony arrives at Greene's room. After knocking, a girl answers the door and sizes him up. The room is dark and filled with the sound of loud bongo drums. The girl leaves. Anthony spots Greene lying on a bed] Mr. Jackson Greene?
[No response]
Michael Anthony : May I come in?
[Still no reply]
Michael Anthony : You are Jackson Greene, aren't you?
Jackson Greene : Yeah, that's my name. What's your story?
Michael Anthony : My name is Michael Anthony.
[Opening his briefcase and removing a check]
Michael Anthony : I have here a tax-free cashier's check for $1,000,000.
Jackson Greene : What is it you want? Ten cents a peek?
Michael Anthony : You don't understand.
[Looks around]
Michael Anthony : Awfully dark in here.
Jackson Greene : I like to bring the night inside with me.
Michael Anthony : Even at 2:00 in the afternoon?
Jackson Greene : Oh, it's left over from last night. I'm a collector.
Michael Anthony : Oh. As I was saying, I have a cashier's check for a million dollars.
Jackson Greene : And I'm happy for you.
Michael Anthony : No, no, no, it isn't mine.
[Looks around again]
Michael Anthony : Could we have a little light in here?
[Greene turns on an overhead light]
Michael Anthony : Much better, thank you. The music is very unusual.
Jackson Greene : It was recorded on a safari in the Bronx Zoo.
Michael Anthony : But quite realistic.
Jackson Greene : Illusion is 90% of reality.
[Greene turns off the music]
Michael Anthony : Yes, of course. Now, I represent a philanthropist who wishes to remain anonymous.
Jackson Greene : Well, all of us are anonymous, even to ourselves. What's the gimmick?
Michael Anthony : Oh, there isn't any gimmick.
[Retrieving a document from his briefcase]
Michael Anthony : All you have to do is agree not to reveal the source of this check or the exact amount to anyone other than your wife. Do you have a wife?
Jackson Greene : Man, you are new around here.
Michael Anthony : In any event, should you tell, you will forfeit any money that remains.
Jackson Greene : I can do that. Where do I sign?
Michael Anthony : Right here.