Episode 17: Photo Finish

Photo Finish
Act 1.
Marilyn: What are you doing?
Richard: I think I've got them.
Marilyn: You think you've got what?
Richard: Performing arts-performing arts centers. I think I've got them all, but I'm not sure.
Marilyn: I think you have got it, Richard. Lincoln Center, home of the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the New York Philharmonic.
Richard: Shubert Alley, center of the theater on Broadway.
Marilyn: And Comegie Hall. And the others. I do have it all.
Marilyn: You have been working on this for some time, Richard. I'm glad you feel you've finally put it all together. What now?
Richard: Now for the hard part.
Marilyn: Oh, you think you're going to have a hard time getting the album published?
Richard: Well, it won't be easy.
Marilyn: So, what do you think you're going to do?
Richard: Does the name Harvey Carlson ring a bell?
Marilyn: Oh,yes! Harvey Carlson! I remember.
Richard: He said I should call him. He's the publisher of the Carlson Publishing Company. He said they need a new book of photographs, and he really liked my concept.
Marilyn: So, why don't you call him in the morning?
Richard: Do you think I have enough to show him?
Marilyn: I've been through every section with you, Richard. It's quite complete. And now that you're satisfied, with the performing arts section, I think you should show it to Mr.Carlson.
Richard: You're right. My Family Album, U.S.A. feels right. I'll call in the morning and set up an appointment to see him.
Marilyn: He's going to love your work. Come on. Let's get some sleep.
Richard: Is it too early to call Mr.Carlson?
Marilyn: Seven after nine? No. I'm sure he's in his office.
Richard: His number is five, five, five, seven, five, three, two. Five, five, five, seven, five three, two. Hello. Mr. Carlson, please.
Receptionist: Mr.Carlson is busy at the moment. May I help you?
Richard: I'd like to make an appointment with him.
Receptionist: And your name is...?
Richard: My name is Richard Stewart. He told me to call him about my project, Family Album, U.S.A.
Receptionist: Mr. Stewart, I just spoke to Mr.Carlson. He would like to see you. But the only time he's available this week is tomorrow morning at ten 0'clock.
Richard: Thanks. Thanks a lot. Good-bye. Well, it's done. Tomorrow morning at a publisher's office.
Marilyn: Oh, it's so exciting, isn't it, Richard?
Richard: Well, finally a publisher will see my work.

Act 2.
Receptionist: Good morning.
Richard: Good morning. My name is Richard Stewart. I'm here to see Mr.Carlson.
Receptionist: Please sit down, Mr. Stewart. Mr. Carlson will be with you shortly.
Richard: Thank you.
Receptionist: Excuse me, Mr. Carlson, but Richard Stewart is here for his ten 0'clock appointment with you. OK. Thank you. Like I said, he'll be with you shortly.
Richard: Thank you.
Receptionist: Yes, Mr.Carlson. Yes, sir. He's ready for you, Mr. Stewart.
Richard: Thank you. In there?
Receptionist: Yes. In there. Good luck.
Carlson: Come in, come in. This is a crazy morning. Hello, Richard.
Richard: Hello, Mr.Carlson.
Carlson: Sit down, sit down.
Richard: Thank you for seeing me on such short notice.
Carlson: I hope you've brought your pictures along. I see that you have. Let's get right to it. We need a new coffee table book, and a book of photos about the United States still feels right. OK, let's take a look. Good. Very good. Family Album, U.S.A. It's an excellent title. If you had to describe the book in one sentence, how would you do it?
Richard: Well, I'd describe it as a book which is a ... a portrait of the United States-the places, the people-mostly the people. The things they do, the ways they live, the placesd they visit, and the landmarks. A photographic journey.
Carlson: These are wonderful-these photos in your pen arts section. Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center.
Richard: I'm glad you like them.
Carlson: I do, but...
Richard: But?
Carlson: There's something missing. You've got a good eye, Richard. You're a terrific photographer. But before I can publish your work. I need to meet with my marketing department, and you've got to do one more thing.
Richard: What's that, Mr. Carlson?
Carlson: In the section on culture, you've included performing arts centers, but you've left out street performance.The mimes. The musicians. The dancers-in the parks and on the streets. Richard, if you go out and photograph street performances in the city, you'll have it.
Richard: That is a great ieda.The performing arts centers and the street performances. I'll do it.
Carlson: If you do it, I'll publish your work.
Richard: Are you serious?
Carlson: I've never been more serious. When do you think you can return with street performances?
Richard: A couple of weeks.
Carlson: If they're as good as the rest of these pictures, it's a deal.
Richard: You won't be disappointed, Mr.Carlson. Thanks.
Carlson: Good-bye, Richard, and good luck. See you in two weeks.
Richard: Good-bye, Mr. Carlson. Thanks. So if you like the street-performance photos, you'll really publish Family Album, U.S.A.?
Carlson: When I way something, I mean it. Go to work. Goodbye.
Richard: Good-bye.

Act 3.
Richard: Two weeks. I said I could do it in two weeks, and I did it.
Marilyn: The pictures you've taken are fabulous, Richard. Mr. Carlson will love them.
Richard: Monday morning. I'm going to show him the photos on Monday morning. I can't wait!
Marilyn: I'm very proud of you. You really did a beautiful job. I know he will love the new photographs for your book.
Richard: Yeah. I really did do a good job, didn't I? Hey, you know? There's still some film left on this roll, and there's one person I haven't photographed in a long time.
Marilyn: Who?
Richard: You.
Marilyn: Richard! I haven't brushed my hair.
Richard: You look great!
Marilyn; It's not fait, Richard. I'm not even ready.
Richard: Oh, that's wonderful! That's wonderful!
Carlson: Wonderful!
Richard: Thanks.
Carlson: Fabulous!
Richard: Thanks!
Carlson: Terrific!
Richard: Thanks.
Carlson: They get better and better.
Richard: Thanks a lot.
Carlson: This is sensational!
Richard: Yeah. Thanks.
Carlson: What a job! Good work, Richard!
Richard: I'm so glad you like them so much.
Carlson: Like them? They represent your best work.
Richard: Really?
Carlson: Absolutely.
Richard: Well...what do you think? Do I have my book?
Carlson: You do. You do. There's a book here, I'll have a contract and an advance payment waiting for you first thing in the morning.
Richard: Thank you.
Carlson: And while you're here I would like to introduce you to your editor. And I want you to meet the people in the art department. I'll set up an appointment with the marketing
people.
Richard: When do you think we'll be through?
Carlson: In about half an hour. Why?
Richard: I can't wait to tell Marilyn!

大功告成

ACT 1
玛丽琳：你在干什么？
理查德：[他看着照片。]我认为该拍的我都拍到了。
玛丽琳：你认为该拍的什么你都拍到了？
理查德：表演艺术——还有各个表演艺术中心。我认为我把它们都拍摄进来了，可是我还不敢肯定。
玛丽琳：[她看着照片。]我认为你的确拍到了，理查德，林肯中心，大都会歌剧团的团址，纽约市芭蕾舞团，纽约爱乐交响乐团。
理查德：舒伯特街，它是百老汇大街剧院的中心。
玛丽琳：还有卡耐基音乐厅，还有华盛顿的肯尼迪表演艺术中心。
理查德：还有洛杉矶音乐中心，还有别的中心。我的确都拍摄到了。
玛丽琳：理查德，你为这个干了好一段时间了。我很高兴你感到终于都安排就绪了。现在该怎么办呢？
理查德：现在该干最困难的一部分。
玛丽琳：噢，你是认为要想让影集出版会遇到不少困难，不是吗？
理查德：嗯，不会很容易的。
玛丽琳：那么，你认为该怎么办呢？
理查德：哈维•卡尔森，这名字有印象没有？
玛丽琳：噢，对了！哈维•卡尔森！我记得他。
理查德：他说过叫我给他打电话。他是卡尔森出版公司的负责人。他说过他们需要一本新的影集，还说他确实喜欢我的构思。
玛丽琳：那么，明天早上给他打电话不好吗？
理查德：你认为我给他看这些够了吗？
玛丽琳：我已经和你一起审阅过每一部分了，理查德。它已经相当完备了，现在你既然对表演艺术这一部分感到满意，我认为你可以把全书拿给卡尔森先生看了。
理查德：你说得对，《走遍美国》这本书现在的样子看来已经可以了。我明天早上给他打电话安排同他会晤。
玛丽琳：他会很喜欢这部作品的。[她吻他。]来，该睡了。
第二天早上，理查德和玛丽琳在厨房里说话。
理查德：现在给卡尔森先生打电话是不是太早了些？
玛丽琳：[她看了看钟。]9点7分？不早，我敢肯定他在办公室。
理查德：他的电话号码是5，5，5，7，5，3，2。[他拨电话。]5，5，5，7，5，3，2。你好，请找卡尔森先生听电话。
接待员：卡尔森先生现在没有空。你有什么事能告诉我吗？
理查德：我想和他约个时间谈一下。
接待员：你的名字是……？
理查德：我的名字是理查德•斯图尔特。他曾经叫我打电话给他谈一谈我的一本书的方案，叫作《走遍美国》。
接待员：请你稍候一下。
玛丽琳：怎么说？
理查德：我猜想他们在设法为我安排一次约见。
接待员：斯图尔特先生，我刚同卡尔森先生说了，他很想见你。可是本周他惟一有空的时间是明天上午10点以后。
理查德：谢谢，多谢了，再见。[他挂上电话，同玛丽琳跳起舞来。]好，办妥了。明天上午到出版者的办公室去。
玛丽琳：噢，这真叫人激动，是不是，理查德？
理查德：唉，终于有个出版者愿意看我的成品了。
[他们互相拥抱。]

ACT 2
接待员：早上好。
理查德：早上好。我是理查德•斯图尔特，我是来见卡尔森先生的。
接待员：请坐，斯图尔特先生。卡尔森先生一会儿就可以见你。
理查德：谢谢。
接待员：[她对电话里说话。]对不起，卡尔森先生，理查德•斯图尔特来赴10点钟同你的约会了。好。谢谢。[她挂上电话。]正如我所说的，他一会儿就可以见你。
理查德：谢谢你。
[对讲机的蜂鸣器响了。]
接待员：[她拿起电话。]是的，卡尔森先生。是的，先生。[她挂上电话。]他可以见你了，斯图尔特先生。
理查德：谢谢你。[他指着卡尔森先生的办公室门。]是在那里面吗？
接待员：是的，在那里面。祝你好运气。
卡尔森：[坐在电脑前]请进，请进，今天上午可把人忙得头昏脑胀。[他同理查德握手。]你好，理查德。
理查德：你好，卡尔森先生。
卡尔森：请坐，请坐。
理查德：谢谢你这么快就安排见我。
卡尔森：我希望你把照片都带来了。[他看见了理查德的影集。]哦，我看见你带来了。咱们马上谈它吧。我们需要一本新的茶几图书，而现在出一本美国情况的影集仍是令人感到合适的。好，让我瞧一瞧。[理查德把影集给他，卡尔森先生开始看那些照片。]好，很好。《走遍美国》，这书名很好。如果请你必须只用一句话描写这本书，你会怎么说？
理查德：嗯，我会把它描述为一幅……一幅美国的肖像——各个地方，人民——主要是人民。他们做的事，他们生活的方式，他们参观的地方，还有各处的风景名胜。一次通过照片作的旅游。
卡尔森：这些照片妙极了——我是指你在表演艺术那部分里的照片。卡耐基音乐厅，林肯中心。
理查德：我很高兴你喜欢这些。
卡尔森：我确实喜欢，可是……
理查德：可是？
卡尔森：还缺少点儿东西。你有锐敏的眼光，理查德，你是一位了不起的摄影家。但是在我能出版你的作品以前，我需要同我的推销部门开个会，而且你还得做一件事。
理查德：什么事，卡尔森先生？
卡尔森：在文化的那部分，你把表演艺术中心包括进去了，可是你把街头表演给遗漏了。哑剧演员，音乐家，在公园里和街头表演的舞蹈家。理查德，如果你出去给市内街头的表演都照下来，那就万物具备了。
理查德：这主意很不错，在表演艺术中心之外再加上街头表演。我会这样做的。
卡尔森：如果你这样做，我就出版你的作品。
理查德：这是当真的吗？
卡尔森：我再也没有比这更认真的了。你什么时候能带着街头表演的照片再来见我？
理查德：两个星期以后。
卡尔森：如果照片的质量和其余的一样好，这就算讲定了。[他同理查德握手。]
理查德：我不会让你失望的，卡尔森先生。谢谢。[他走到门口，忘了拿上影集。]
卡尔森：[他把影集递给理查德。]再见，理查德，祝你好运气。两星期后再见。
[两人再次握手。]
理查德：再见，卡尔森先生。谢谢。那么说假如你喜欢我关于街头表演的照片，你真的会出版《走遍美国》？
卡尔森：我说话是算数的。去干起来吧，再见。
理查德：再见。

ACT 3
理查德：[对玛丽琳说] 两个星期，我说过我过两个星期能完成，现在做到了。
玛丽琳：你拍的照片精采极了，理查德。卡尔森先生会很喜欢它们的。
理查德：星期一上午，星期一上午我就要给他看我拍的照片了。我简直等不及了！
玛丽琳：我为你感到非常自豪。你真的干了一件质量很高的工作，我知道他会很喜欢你为影集新拍的照片的。
理查德：是阿。我确实干得不错，不是吗？嗨，你知道吗？这卷胶卷上还剩下几张没有照掉。有一个人我好久没有给她照相了。
玛丽琳：是谁呀？
理查德：就是你。[他开始给她照相。]
玛丽琳：理查德！我还没有梳头发！[她从他旁边跑开。]
理查德：你这样就很好看！[他追着她，继续给她照相。]
玛丽琳：这样不公平，理查德！我还没有准备好。
理查德：噢，那样好极了，好极了。
两星期后，在卡尔森先生的办公室里，卡尔森先生在看理查德拍摄的街头表演艺术家的照片。
卡尔森：好极了！
理查德：谢谢。
卡尔森：精采得很！
理查德：谢谢。
卡尔森：妙极了！
理查德：谢谢。
卡尔森：一张比一张好。
理查德：非常感谢。
卡尔森：这太妙了！
理查德：是啊，谢谢。
卡尔森：干得真好！优异的成绩啊，理查德！
理查德：我很高兴你这样喜欢这些照片。
卡尔森：能不喜欢吗？它们代表了你最优秀的成绩。
理查德：真的？
卡尔森：绝对是这样。
理查德：那么……你认为怎么样？我这本书出得成吗？
卡尔森：出得成，出得成，这里就有一本书了。明天一早，我就会搞好一份合同和一笔预付版税等着你。
理查德：谢谢你。
卡尔森：你既然来了，我想把你介始给你的编辑，我想让你见一见艺术部的成员。我将为你同销售部的人约个时间见面谈一下。
理查德：你认为我们什么时候能办完这些事？
卡尔森：要大约半小时。为什么这样问？
理查德：我迫不及待要告诉玛丽琳呢！

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