INSIDE THE BOX Pilot Written by Richard E. Robbins ... - Zen 134237

ROBBINS INSIDE THE BOX PILOT 1/21/09 15.FREDNew York is in a panic. Between theeconomy and the ratings slump...They want someone who can bring somesizzle. You're old school like me.CATHERINEHow can they do this? Did they evenconsider me? You know that guy turnedNewsnight into Inside Edition?FREDLook, everyone knows you're the realdeal. Couple days and you'll havehim wrapped around your finger, justlike you did me.CATHERINEI don't want him wrapped anywhere.Catherine exits, leaving Fred looking very distressed.20 INT. CATHERINE'S OFFICE -- NIGHT 20It's later and the newsroom is empty. Jake enters to findCatherine is watching and re-watching the clip of Kyle doublingover followed by the sound of throwing up. She looks a bitof a mess. Both her phone and her cell phone are ringing,and she's ignoring them.JAKEWhat's going on?CATHERINEDid you fire that PA yet?JAKEWe should give her another chance.She's got something.CATHERINEWhat kind of something?JAKEYou know what I mean.CATHERINEHardly ever.JAKEFine, but what's going on? I knowthat look of yours.