Straight man: Hah, hah. Sorry, old man. Er—tell me, what else did you do on— Straight man Blinker: Now for Chrissakes, I told you to get out of the way! What're you trying to do? Hog the show? Blinker Director: (OFF CAMERA) Psst! Blinker! What are you doing? We're on the air! Director Blinker: I don't care if we're on the air —— air! I won't be pushed around! Blinker Straight man: You won't, huh? Okay, you fat tub of lard! I've had enough of your— Straight man Director: Blinker! Adams! Director Blinker: I'll punch that stupid face right into— Blinker Announcer: Ladies and gentlemen, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Universal Broadcasting Company interrupts the Joe Blinker Comedy Hour to bring you a program of recorded mood music. Our first selection is a popular record on the Canal label, entitled Melancholy. Announcer The chairman rapped his gavel for order. "One more demonstration like that, and we'll have to clear the room of spectators," he warned. "This inquiry is a serious matter, and we cannot permit levity. Now, Mr. Collins, go on with your testimony." Montague Collins, the 51% owner of the Oxygen Corporation of America, looked uncomfortable. "I beg your pardon," he said. "I did not mean to be funny. I agree with the chair that defective equipment is a serious business, and my reference to the
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