TV Repairman Quotes in Pleasantville (1998)

TV Repairman: Hey - who did Muffin take to the Masquerade Ball when her date came down with the measles?

David: Her father.

TV Repairman: That's right! And how'd she dress him?

David: As Prince Charming.

TV Repairman: Nice! Remember the one where Bud lost his cousin when he was supposed to be watching him?

David: Yep.

TV Repairman: What department store did they go to?

David: MacIntyre's.

TV Repairman: McGinty's.

David: No! MacIntyre's! Remember?

[sings a jingle]

David: "For the very best in men's attire, head right down to MacIntyre's."

[smiles proudly]

TV Repairman: That's right.

[Looks consideringly at David]

TV Repairman: Listen, uh, why don't you take this remote instead? It's got a little more oomph in it.

David: Oomph?

TV Repairman: Sure! Big beautiful set like that? You want something'll put you right in the show.

[as David takes the remote control, the room fills with supernatural flashes of lightning and a rumble of thunder]

TV Repairman: I'm getting a little concerned about what I'm seeing on some of these reruns.

TV Repairman: Well, I better get going. Your show's almost on.

David: You know, we didn't call for any TV repair.

TV Repairman: Well, that just makes it a lucky day for both of us!

[smiles, followed by silence]

TV Repairman: Just give me the damned remote!

[thunk]

TV Repairman: Ow!