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

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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.
ROBBINS INSIDE THE BOX PILOT 1/21/09 16.CATHERINEMy White House correspondent getsstage fright like a third grader, ourbureau is a laughing stock, and Ican't kill myself right this minutebecause my obituary would include theword vomit.JAKEI know all that.Catherine doesn't answer right away.CATHERINEKenneth Donnegan.JAKEFrom the BBC? But... How can they dothat to you? You've killed yourselffor this.CATHERINEApparently New York wants new blood.Pompous English tabloidy blood.JAKEThat's ridiculous! I mean, you runthis place. Everybody knows that.CATHERINEI just can't believe it. I mean, Iknow I'm not good at everything. Ipay my taxes late. I can't do theTimes crossword puzzle. But thisjob. I'm really good at this job.Great even. It's just not fair.JAKEWhat are you going to do?CATHERINEI've got another year on my contract.But I haven't had a real boss in years.Not sure what I'll do if...Just as Catherine's getting choked up her cell phone rings.CATHERINE (CONT'D)Hello. Thanks for calling me back.Look, I need that favor you owe me.(pause)OK, not over the phone. But it hasto be today. I can't wait.(pause)Yes, I know it. 20 minutes.
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