Barney Miller (TV Series)

Dorsey (1980)

Darrell Zwerling: Bill Adelson

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• Bill Adelson : Our program is designed to liberate people from the tyranny of their subconscious cravings... and I am living proof that it works. Did you know that at one time I smoked three packs of cigarettes a day , weighed 250 pounds and was an alcoholic.?... But after counter conditioning treatment, today I have absolutely no desire for a cigarette or alcohol or food.

  Capt. Barney Miller : Congratulations... Now if you just follow Sergeant Harris, he'll have you sign the complaint

• Bill Adelson : My card in case you join the other side

  Det. Ron Harris : And In case you do

  [places cigarette packet in Adelson's coat breast pocket and Adelson glances aside] 

• Bill Adelson : Sergeant,what you do in private is none of my business, but when your smoke invades my breathing space then I have to ask you to stop.

  Det. Ron Harris : When did you have time for EST? Do you still read?