Soap (TV Series)

Episode #4.14 (1981)

George Wyner: Dr. Rudolph

Quotes 

• [Jodie has learned that psychotherapy could take years] 

  Dr. Rudolph : Mr. Dallas, there are no shortcuts.

  Jodie : What about hypnosis? I read that some woman someplace was brought back to another life or something and in a matter of moments, it became why she cried every time she wore a hat.

  Dr. Rudolph : Hypnotherapy is a tool, but it's not always effective, Mr. Dallas. There are dangers.

  Jodie : Like what?

  Dr. Rudolph : Well, it is conceivable that I couldn't bring you back. You could actually get locked into another time period. Then I'd get sued up the heebee.

  Jodie : I'd sign a waiver releasing you of all liabilities.

  Dr. Rudolph : Then again, hypnotherapy can prove to be extremely valuable.

  [takes out a waiver to sign and a file folder] 

  Dr. Rudolph : Would you be interested in some other forms of psychiatric shortcuts?

  Jodie : Like what?

  Dr. Rudolph : [produces a form]  Oh, the sensory-deprivation tank.

  Jodie : What's this?

  Dr. Rudolph : Trust me, you'll love it.

  [produces another form] 

  Dr. Rudolph : Then there's LSD-25. A very fine alternative.

  Jodie : No. No acid. I draw the line at hallucinogenics.

  Dr. Rudolph : [puts the form away]  Good, just testing. It's illegal, anyway.