Family Album USA - Episode 10 "Smell The Flowers" - Act I

This is a remarkable educational TV series for learning the American English broadcasted in the 80's. Please, also check a sound transcription called Rubtok, (RBT) at In Susan Stewart’s office at Universe Toy Company in Manhattan. Susan is speaking with her assistant Sam. Sam: Good morning, Susan. Susan: Good morning, Sam . [She enters her office.] What’s the schedule today? Sam: [He looks at the appointment book.] Ten o’clock, telephone FAOSchwartz about the new twin baby dolls. Susan: OK. Sam: Telephone Mrs. Zaskey at the advertising agency. Susan: I did that. Go on. Sam: Eleven o’clock, approve the sketches for the toy spaceship. Susan: Where are they? Sam: Right here. Susan: Did you look at them? Sam: Yes, I did. Susan: What do you think of the spaceship? Sam: I think the kids’ll love it. Susan: Would you show me the drawings, please? [Sam gives a sketch of a toy spaceship to Susan.] Sam: Huh. [She examines the drawing.] A little later… Susan: Now, what else is on the schedule today? Sam: Well, at one o’clock you have a lunch appointment with Mr. Levine, theclient from the Toytown Stores. Susan: Where? Sam: At Rossano’s. Susan: Hmm. Anything else? Sam: At four o’clock, you have a meeting with the production staff in the conference room. Susan: Make sure everybody is at that meeting. Sam: Will do. At six you’re meeting Mr. Ozawa. Susan: Oh, yes. Are his models here? Sam: They’re in my office. Susan: I’d like to see them. Sam: Right. Susan: What else? Susan: Come on, Sam… Sam: You work too hard, Susan. When was your last day off? Susan: Hmm. I can’t remember. Sam: You really ought to take some time off. Susan: What for? Sam: To enjoy the simple things in life… Susan: I know, Sam. Maybe soon. Sam: To smell the flowers. Susan: Oh, wait a minute. What’s today’s date? Sam: Today is the twelfth. Why? Susan: It seems to me I scheduled something else. Sam: There’s nothing else in the appointment book. Susan: I’m sure I did. Oh, well, I’ll probably remember it later. Sam: I hope it isn’t important. Susan: Hmm. It’s probably nothing. OK, let’s get started. Would you call Priscilla Smith at FAO Schwartz, please? Sam: Right. Later that morning… Sam: [He holds two models cars.] These are the models from the Japanesefilm maker. Susan: Thank you. Just put them on my desk. Sam: And the new drawings for the toy spaceship. Susan: Wonderful. That was fast. Sam: We have a new artist. She’s very talented. Susan: What time is it, anyway? My watch stopped. Sam: It’s eleven thirty. Susan: What time is my lunch date with Bill Levine. Sam: One o’clock. Susan: Remind me to leave at twelve forty-five. Sam: Did you remember your other appointment for today? Susan: No, but I have a feeling it’s going to be too late when I do remember. [Sam leaves Susan’s office. A little later, he returns.] Susan: Yes, Sam? Sam: I just solved the mystery. Susan: What did I forget? Sam: You have some guests in the reception room. Susan: What? Who? Sam: Mr. Harry Bennett and his daughter. Susan: I remember! Oh… Harry! I made a lunch date with him and his daughter weeks ago. Sam: Is he a client? Susan: He’s a friend. Sam: Well, He’s here with his daughter to have lunch. Susan: I met her at Thanksgiving, and I promised to have lunch with both of them today. Sam: Yes, indeed. What are you going to do about your appointment with Mr. Levine? Susan: Any suggestions? [She smiles at Sam.] Oh! END OF ACT I