The Jack Benny Program (TV Series)

Irene Dunne Show (1953)

Jack Benny: Jack Benny

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• [Jack is convinced he can steal an upcoming leading role, which has already been promised to Vincent Price] 

  Jack Benny : It looks as though I'm going to take your place in this picture.

  Vincent Price : You're taking my place? Oh, that's ridiculous, old boy.

  Jack Benny : Oh, no it isn't. You see, at rehearsal tonight you and I are both going to read the parts, and, uh, the best man will win.

  Vincent Price : The, uh, *best* man?

  Jack Benny : Yes.

  Vincent Price : Mr. Benny, when two people are involved in a statement, the comparative is used. You don't say 'the best man will win', you say 'the better man will win'.

  Jack Benny : Oh.

  Vincent Price : But when three or more people are involved, then the word 'best' is the correct adjective.

  Jack Benny : I see.

  Vincent Price : So, before we compete for this part, Mr. Benny, it might be well if you first learned to speak English.