![]() ![]() His mug is prominently featured in the robbery photos and then the fun ensues when he goes to his ex-wife's (Hawn's) house to engender her help after being let go by the robbers and being fully on the run from the law. Chevy Chase's Nick Gardenia is offishly matter-of-fact funny as only he can be, a writer and journalist (have you noticed Simon's protagonists are nearly always writers?) of ill-repute who somehow once ended up in a Mexican jail for 2 years and is now on the path to recovery when a couple of bank robbers kidnap and use him for a heist. I wouldn't say Neil Simon's comic wit is at full steam in this light-hearted comedy, but there are certainly a plethora of laughs to go around. Nick Gardenia: Well, you have to prepare everything in advance. ![]() Judge John Channing: How is that possible? Just - would you hold it? Are you telling me that while every police officer in the state of California was looking for you, you were serving dinner to the District Attorney, his wife and the Governor? Judge John Channing: Hold it hold it, hold it. The Governor seemed to enjoy it if it has any bearing on the case. Nick Gardenia: Chicken pepperoni, your Honor. I mean, if we're gonna get into such trivialities, we might as well discuss what was served. Parks: Your Honor, I think our guest list is totally irrelevant to the charges. Judge John Channing: The Governor? *Our* Governor? Nick Gardenia: No, I had to serve dinner. Judge John Channing: And did you wait in the kitchen, Mr. Glenda Gardenia Parks: He was *going* to surrender to my husband after dinner. ![]() Parks: He didn't surrender to me, therefore he was apprehended. Glenda Gardenia Parks: He was apprehended after he surrendered.ĭist. Gardenia, were you apprehended or did you surrender?ĭist. Nick Gardenia: If I can be of any help in this case, Judge, it's my pleasure. Gardenia, will you answer a question for me please? ![]()
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