Banacek (TV Series)

Fly Me- If You Can Find Me (1974)

George Peppard: Thomas Banacek

Quotes 

• Thomas Banacek : [to Jay Drury]  Well, there's an old Polish proverb that says, "When the wolf is chasing your sleigh, throw him a raisin cookie, but don't stop to bake a cake."

• Thomas Banacek : There's an old Polish proverb that says...

  Gina : Better safe than sorry?

  Thomas Banacek : Well, it's close, but the Polish version is, "A truly wise man never plays leapfrog with a unicorn."

• Desk Clerk : No radio or TV playin' after 10 o'clock at night, no alcoholic beverages ANY time, and NO women-folks in the rooms.

  [pause] 

  Desk Clerk : Enjoy your stay!

  Thomas Banacek : How?

• Thomas Banacek : Hi. I was invited, remember?

  Roy Gilbert : Invited, maybe, but not expected.

• Felix Mulholland : I hope you realize you've just destroyed my hopes of setting a new world's record.

  Thomas Banacek : At this time of night? In what category?

• Motel Manager : The rules are no women in the rooms, no alcohol at any time and no television or radio after 10 p.m. Enjoy your stay.

  Thomas Banacek : How?

• Jay Drury : Boss the sign says 'Private Keep Out'!

  Thomas Banacek : Did you ever see one that said 'Private Come In'?