Bat Masterson (TV Series)
Pigeon and Hawk (1960)
Gene Barry: Bat Masterson
Quotes
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[Bat attempts to keep his pigeon roost a secret by telling the carpenter the holes he's bored in the roof are for his cats]
Carpenter : There's just one question, though. You see, we're three floors up. Now how are them cats gonna get in?
Bat Masterson : Oh, it... it's not for the cats to get in; it... it's for the cats to go out.
Carpenter : Well then, why three cat holes?
Bat Masterson : Well, you see, when I say scat to the cats, I just want 'em to go! Does that answer your question?
Carpenter : Yes, sir.
Bat Masterson : Now... now don't forget your promise to me. You won't tell anybody about these cat holes. We'll keep that a real secret, then people will think I'm eccentric.
Carpenter : Eck what?
Bat Masterson : Ec...
[Bat points to his head]
Carpenter : Oh, yessir. Goodbye, Mr. Masterson.
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[last lines]
[Bat and Selena are viewing a rodeo]
Bat Masterson : Is this more humane than hunting pigeons with falcons? The man takes the abuse for a change.
Selena Thorn : It's much too violent for me. I don't think I can watch this much longer.
Bat Masterson : Well, perhaps I should take you away from all this... a quiet little place, a table for two...
Selena Thorn : Surely no more. Crowds frighten me.
Bat Masterson : Yeah, me too. You know, you have the wild beauty of your falcons.
Selena Thorn : I do?
Bat Masterson : I'm a real pigeon for wild beauty.
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Bat Masterson : May I suggest that you leave now, or you will incur my utmost displeasure.
Lee Baxter : We are going, but you, sir, will remain in Denver on pain of our utmost displeasure.
Bat Masterson : I'm looking forward to your displeasure with the utmost, uh, pleasure.
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[a murderous shootout disturbs Selena's falcons]
Bat Masterson : The birds are shocked by all this. I guess they don't approve of our *natural* instincts.
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Bat Masterson : Oh, you know it isn't the principle; it's the money of the thing.
