Minute 086: That’s Spanish, Isn’t It?

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Guest Host: Michael Hagopian Michael Hagopian is a graduate of Syracuse University (B.A. Economics) where he met Mark Cerulli and formed a friendship that still lasts today. He obtained his law degree from the University of Bridgeport School of Law (JD). He is licensed to practice law in the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. He is admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts of the State of Rhode Island and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Michael managed and operated a private law office for over 15 years and now is employed as the litigation manager of a multistate regional law firm. Michael resides outside of Providence, Rhode Island with his wife and daughter. Summary Tanya and Mel are listening insurance agent Bunny on Mel’s desktop speakerphone. “He paid me with six one-dollar bills,” says Bunny, “and the rest in changes, mostly in nickels and dimes. It – it seemed to be just about all he had.” Mel looks at Tanya. “Thanks,” says Mel, and hangs up. He picks up his desk phone and dials a number. Meanwhile, on Flight Two, the flight attendants are collecting snack trays. As Judy Barton and the little Italian boy walk up the aisle, Mr. Davidson reclines his seat and listens to his stereo headphones. Ada is knitting. She turns to Guerrero. “You’ve been so busy, we just haven’t had the chance to chat,” says Ada. Guerrero looks at her. “I’m Ada Quonsett,” she says. “How do you do,” says Guerrero, perfunctorily. “What’s your name, sir?” asks Ada. He glances at her. “Guerrero,” says D.O. “Guerrero,” says Ada, “that’s Spanish, isn’t it?” D.O. has an uncomfortable pause, but then says, “Yes, but way – back.” Ada continues to examine his face. “You look more Irish than Spanish,” she says. Guerrero smiles slightly. “So did my mother,” he responds. Ada continues to knit. “I’ve been fascinated by that figuring you’ve been doing on the map,” she says. “I said to Mister Davidson I was sure you would win.” Guerrero looks at her, alarmed. He looks at her, questioningly. “The contest!” explains Ada. In this minute Burt Lancaster as Mel Bakersfeld Jean Seberg as Tanya Livingston Helen Hayes as Ada Quonsett Van Heflin as D.O. Guerrero Whit Bissell as Mister Davidson Eileen Wesson as Judy Barton Paul LaCapria as Italian Boy Patty Paulson as Stewardess Joan Nancy Ann Nelson as Bunny