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Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse

‘Papa's Got a Brand New Excuse’

Season 4, Episode 24 -  Aired May 9, 1994

Will's father, Lou (Ben Vereen), shows up after being gone for fourteen years.

Quote from Philip

Vivian: Well, let's just sit down and have a nice, quick visit.
Philip: [o.s.] Vivian!
Vivian: Oh, that was fun.
Philip: Why is there a truck parked in my...? What are you doing here?
Vivian: Philip, can I see you in the kitchen, please?

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Quote from Will

Lou: Well, for one, we can get to know one another. And did you know your old man was All City point guard?
Will: Really?
Lou: Yeah, man. I still hold the record for the most consecutive foul shots. You don't believe me?
Will: I didn't say nothing.
Lou: No, I see you don't believe me. Hey, come here. Come here. Don't let this height fool you, you hear?
Will: I didn't say nothing.
Lou: No, you didn't have to say nothing.
Will: Don't hurt yourself now. I don't want to take you back broke.
Crowd: Yeah.
Will: Anybody can make one. They have little girls out here that can make one.
Crowd: Yeah.
Will: Well, two ain't nothing either.
Boy: He's really good.
Will: He's my dad.

Quote from Will

Vivian: Did you have a good time?
Lou: We rode every roller coaster in the park.
Will: Yeah, almost threw up like three times.
Lou: That's my boy.

Quote from Philip

Philip: Hi. Can I speak to Will alone, please?
Carlton: You're not gonna talk him into staying?
Philip: Get out.
Carlton: Right.

Quote from Philip

Vivian: Where's Lou? He was supposed to be here an hour ago.
Philip: I knew this was gonna happen.
Vivian: Maybe he got stuck in traffic.
Philip: Yeah, on his way out of town.

Quote from Philip

Geoffrey: Mr. Smith has arrived.
Lou: Sorry, I'm late. Business. I talked to this guy who's got this shipment that's gotta go from L.A. to Maine in 72 hours... if I can make it. And I can make it because I am the best. Hey, and I'll make myself a quick five grand.
Vivian: Yeah. That's terrific. I guess you and Will better get a move on.
Lou: Yeah, well, now, that's the problem. As good as I am, I can't make the deadline by myself. So I'm gonna pick up an extra driver.
Philip: Oh, oh. So there... So there won't be any room for Will?
Lou: Not this trip, no.
Philip: No. But, you know, I'll tell you what, Lou. I'll buy Will a plane ticket to Maine and that way you could hook up and have the summer together.
Lou: Well, that's mighty generous of you, Philip, but this job could lead to another big one and I gotta stay flexible, you know what I'm saying?
Philip: Oh, yeah. Yeah, I know what you're saying.
Vivian: Will is gonna be crushed.
Lou: Yeah. That's why I was thinking maybe you two should break the news to him.

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