분야
hwpby Judd Apatow
Based on a Screenplay by
Lou Holtz Jr.
Shooting Script October 31, 1995 (White)
Revised Pages November 13, 1995 (Blue)
Revised Pages November 14, 1995 (Pink)
1 FULL FRAME - WHITE NOISE
Credits begin. The entire frame is filled with white noise within which one can make out thefaint
image of a television program. Every few moments the channel changes, revealing a new ghostly
image.
The camera pulls back very slowly. We reveal that this image is coming from a twenty seven inch
television.
The camera pulls back some more and we see a mans hand enter frame holding a remote
control. The hand changes channels frantically.
The camera pulls back into its final position and we see STEVEN BARTOWSKY, thirty
years old, sitting on his couch. He is trying to find a channel with viewable reception.
Unfortunately for him ?his cable is not hooked up.
STEVE
(looks at watch)
Jesus, wheres the cable guy already?
END OF CREDIT SEQUENCE
1A INT. STEVENS APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS
It is a stylish old apartment. There are half unpacked boxes strewn about the floor. Steven has just
moved in. The phone rings.
STEVEN
(into the phone)
Hello.
2 NEWSROOM - CONTINUOUS
We see Stevens best friend RICK standing in the middle of a busy newsroom. He is a rough
looking, cynical local news cameraman. In the background, hanging from the ceiling is a television
set.
ON THE TV - An anchorman sits at his desk fixing his hair as he waits to go on the air. A graphic
on the screen says "Sam Sweet Trial Update."
RICK
Hows the move going?
3 INT. STEVENS APARTMENT - CONTINUOUS
Steven unpacks as they speak. The phone call intercuts between the two locations.
STEVEN
Horrible. The cable guy is missing in
action. Apparently hes going to be here
sometime between eight AM and my death.
RICK
You havent called Robin have you?
Please tell me you didnt call her.
STEVEN
(sarcastically)
No, Im giving her space.
(beat)
I cant believe shes doing this.
RICK
You never should have asked her to marry
you. Youre the mad smotherer.
STEVEN
All she had to do was say no. She didnt
have to kick me out. I feel like Felix
Unger.
RICK
You forced her to evaluate the
relationship. If you didnt propose she
would never have realized how unhappy she
was.
STEVE
I dont want to talk about it.
So what time are you going to come by?
RICK
I cant. Im working double shifts the
rest of the week.
STEVEN
Its my first night here. Dont do this
to me.
RICK
The other camera guy pulled out his back.
Besides, I spent the last two weeks with
you on my couch. Isnt that enough?
STEVEN
Fine, fine.
RICK
One piece of advice. Slip the cable guy
fifty bucks, hell give you all the movie
channels for free. Even the dirty ones.
STEVEN
I couldnt. Im not good at that stuff.
What if he says no? Ill feel like an
idiot.
RICK
None of them say no, believe me. Ill
talk to you later.
Steven hangs up, and waits.
DISSOLVE TO:
4 INT. STEVENS LIVING ROOM - LATER
Steven continues unpacking. He is very neat. He opens a box and finds a pictures of him with his
ex-girlfriend. He looks at one sadly, considering whether or not to put it on display. He puts it
back in the box.
4A EXT. STEVENS APARTMENT BUILDING - DAY
Establishing shot of a renovated apartment building built in the nineteen twenties. A moving truck
pulls into a gated side garage.
5 INT. STEVENS APARTMENT - LATER
Movers deliver a small breakfast table and chairs. Steven directs them as to where to put them.
CLOSE UP OF CLOCK - 3:52 P.M.
6 INT. STEVENS APARTMENT - LATER
Steven puts a few feet of tin foil on his antenna to help the reception. He changes channels. Still
nothing. He pulls it off frustrated.
7 INT. STEVENS LIVING ROOM - LATER
Many of the boxes are gone. Steven lies on the couch, staring at the ceiling, fidgeting. He is unable
to fill his day without cable.
STEVEN
Where the hell is he?
8 INT. STEVENS APARTMENT - LATER
Steven paces back and forth across the room. He stares at his watch frequently.
CLOSE UP OF CLOCK - 5:12 P.M.
9 INT. STEVENS APARTMENT - LATER
Steven slowly eats a sandwich in his empty kitchen. He looks at the clock. It says five-thirty. He
picks up the phone and dials. A machine picks up.
ROBIN (VO)
Hi, this is Robin. Leave a message. If
you are trying to reach Steven he can now
be reached at 555-3837.
Steven hangs up.
10 INT. STEVENS APARTMENT - SUNSET
Steven does sit ups. He looks at the clock.
CLOSE UP OF THE CLOCK - 6:48 P.M.
STEVEN
(to himself)
Forget it. Idiots.
He gets up, and walks into the bathroom.
11 INT. BATHROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Steven gets undressed. He turns on the shower, adjusts the heat, then gets in. He tries to lose his
tension by letting the hot water engulf him. He takes some shampoo, and lathers up his hair.
THE DOORBELL RINGS
STEVEN
(annoyed)
Oh great.
THE DOORBELL RINGS SEVERAL TIMES
Steven jumps out of the shower, soaking wet, throws on a bathrobe and runs to the door.
STEVEN
Dont leave! Im here! Im here!
12 INT. STEVENS LIVING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Steven runs to the door.
CABLE GUY (OS)
Hello!
