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The Bartender's Tale

‘The Bartender's Tale’

Season 3, Episode 23 -  Aired April 18, 1985

Sam hires a new waitress who gets Carla's seal of approval: she's charming, talented and, best of all, Sam doesn't want to sleep with her.

Quote from Diane

Diane: Frasier, a letter from Cheers. Oh, wait, it's not a letter. It's a Lillian Huxley's resume. And it's signed, "Ha ha, you're out of here for ever." Always nice to hear from Carla.
Frasier: Diane, mi amore, Cheers is thousands of miles away. Why don't we just leave them on the other side of the great ocean, shall we?
Diane: Of course. I love you.
Frasier: Et tu, Diane.

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Quote from Frasier

Diane: Did I just hear you say that you tipped that bellboy 200,000 lire?
Frasier: Yes, what is that? A dollar or two? This inflated currency is so ridiculous, I keep expecting a bum to walk up and ask for a million lire for a cup of coffee.
Diane: You tipped the man $100 to bring our bags eight feet.
Frasier: Are you sure? Oh, well. This'll get a hearty laugh out of the folks at the institute.
Diane: Just explain it to him. I'm sure he'll understand.
Frasier: You mean go down there and get it back?
Diane: What else, my angel?
Frasier: Well, these people think so little of Americans as it is...
Diane: I'll go.
Frasier: No, no, no. If I send a woman, they'll think even less of me. I'll do it.
Diane: Oh, my brave little tourist.
Frasier: Yes. I guess it's time to nip this thing in the bud. [knock at the door] Uh, come in?
[A large group of eager hotel workers enters the room]

Quote from Norm

Tim: Now, let's sing "Don't Dilly Dally On The Way".
Norm: No, I'm tired of that one. How about a little "Knees Up, Mother Brown"
Lillian: No, I'm afraid I'm too overcome.
Sam: All right, let's sell some beers around here.

Quote from Sam

Carla: Well, Sammy, Lillian's week is almost up. Are you going to be keeping her on? I'm just dying of curiosity.
Sam: I'm going to have to admit when I'm wrong. She's a terrific waitress. The customers love her. She's absolutely perfect.
Carla: Yeah, and the best part is there's absolutely no chance of any romantic complication to screw things up.
Sam: Oh, yeah. Amen. No more sex stuff with anybody even remotely connected with this bar.
Carla: Promise?
Sam: Carla, on my honor, as a great looking human being. [An attractive blonde enters the bar] Anyway, I have just seen the woman in whose arms I hope to die. Ooh, hi there. Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Sam Malone, the next love of your life.
Carolyn: I've heard you Yanks were bold.
Sam: Oh, my God. You know, you sound exactly like-
Lillian: Carolyn.
Carolyn: Mummy.
Carla: Sam.
Sam: Carla.

Quote from Sam

Sam: Your mother never told me she had a daughter.
Carolyn: She never told me she had such a handsome boss.
Sam: Aw, shucks.
Lillian: Carolyn's visiting her old mummy for a few days.
Tim: Hey, Lillian, you're up here.
Lillian: Oh, excuse me, dears. I must go and teach this bloke how to play a proper game of darts. I'll be back in an embarrassingly short time.

Quote from Cliff

Sam: I'm sorry to be such a miserable host here. Uh... So you're from England, huh?
Carolyn: Yes. I'm just in the States for a few days to shoot a layout for British Vogue.
Sam: Oh. Wait a second here. I think that calls for a little of the old welcome-to-the-US champagne.
Carolyn: Oh, great.
Sam: Yeah, a little of the old bubbly here. So you're a model, huh?
Carolyn: Yes, I do lingerie mostly. You know, teddies, merry widows, garter belts. This is my portfolio.
Cliff: I'll give you $1 ,000 for it!

Quote from Sam

Sam: Carla, can I speak to you for a moment here? You remember that conversation we had a minute ago over there about me not going out with Carolyn? Can we just pretend that whole thing never took place?
Carla: You bet. I'll just go pack my stuff. Nice knowing you.
Sam: Now, listen. Come on. The lady is coming on to me. I mean, if I resist, I could damage some organs here.
Carla: I don't care. If you go out with her, I quit.
Sam: OK, all right, fine. There are millions of women on this planet. I can certainly forgo one of them. Kind of ironic, though, isn't it? That she's the most gorgeous one I've ever seen, but, hey, that's life. That's life.

Quote from Sam

Carla: What the hell's going on?
Sam: Carla, I can explain this. [to Carolyn] I'll take you.
Carla: You make me sick.
Sam: I know. [to Carolyn] I'll take you.
Sam: Carla, I'm a weak man. Someday I will find a cure for what I have, but please, let me have this.
Carla: Oh, Sam.
Sam: Hey, come on, don't make me beg. Please, don't make me beg, Carla. Tell your mommy not to make me beg, please.

Quote from Sam

Sam: Is that a yes?
Carla: At least she's not Diane. Look, I'll tell you what. I'll tell you what.
Sam: What?
Carolyn: You go tell Lillian that you're going to take her daughter out. If she says it's OK, I'll stick around for a while.
Sam: Is that all? I'll do it. I'll make you so proud of me. [to Carolyn] Just one more minute. Have one more for the bed, the beach, the road.

Quote from Sam

Carla: So, what happened?
Sam: Everything's OK. I guess.
Carolyn: Sam, are we ever going to get to this Cape?
Sam: Hmm? Oh, right. Right, right, right, right.
Carolyn: Sam, you're going to take my daughter sightseeing?
Sam: Well, only it's OK with you?
Carolyn: I think it's an absolutely wonderful idea. Besides, it will take your mind off what you really want.

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