Gunn (1967)

Edward Asner: Police Lt. Jacoby

Quotes 

• Peter Gunn : Immortality is a happy childhood.

  Police Lt. Jacoby : What's your point?

  Peter Gunn : We grow up and we die. Worrying about it just gets us there a little sooner.

  Police Lt. Jacoby : Trite, but not very original.

• Police Lt. Jacoby : There's a rumor that you might be considering certain reprisals against the party or parties responsible for the demise of the late Mr. Scarlotti.

  Peter Gunn : Interesting rumor.

  Police Lt. Jacoby : This is going to get worse before it gets better.

  Peter Gunn : It's a possibility.

  Police Lt. Jacoby : I don't want you around steaming up my glasses.

• Police Lt. Jacoby : Tell you what: I'll promise to stop worrying if you promise to butt out. After all, what did Scarlotti ever do for you?

  Peter Gunn : Saved my life.

  Police Lt. Jacoby : Sure, but what else?

  Peter Gunn : You've got a point, lieutenant.

• Police Lt. Jacoby : [harangued by Gunn for not arresting Fusco]  Next time I bust Fusco, I'm gonna make it stick. I want him just as much as you do, Pete.

  Peter Gunn : [angry, and about to leave]  If you wanted him as much as I do, you'd have picked him up an hour ago.

  Police Lt. Jacoby : Pete - I'll go after you just as fast as I go after Fusco.

  Peter Gunn : [exiting]  Then I've got nothing to worry about!

• Police Lt. Jacoby : I simply cannot afford another stomach ulcer. There isn't any room!