The Pride of Jesse Hallam (1981 TV Movie)

William Dickerson: Schofield

Quotes 

• Marion Galucci : Mr. Hallam, I'd like to introduce you to the principal of Harding High, Mr. Schofield. Excuse me.

  [she leaves] 

  Jesse Hallam : [Schofield extends his hand but Jesse crosses his arms]  I want my boy back in here. Now what do you people expect? He comes to your new high-tone school here and take a bunch of tests the first week, he's scared to death...

  Schofield : [interrupting]  Mr. Hallam, I'll explain if you'll listen a moment.

  Jesse Hallam : [referring to Galucci]  She just did. Talkin' about 'the whole child', it's not enough that I have to take the boy out of the only home he ever had, bring him to a strange place, he's just getting used to it. And you want to throw him out. It's two months till school's out, Ted would make it if you give him half a chance.

  Schofield : [nods]  All right, but if Ted doesn't measure up back he goes.

  [they smile] 

  Schofield : At least the track coach will be pleased.

  Jesse Hallam : Well, Ted sure can run.

  [turns to leave] 

  Jesse Hallam : And he'll do his schoolwork. I'll see to that.

  [returns to office lobby to Ted and Galucci] 

  Jesse Hallam : Hey Ted! You're back in.

  [Ted smiles] 

  Jesse Hallam : Don't give me all the credit. You're some runner, you know.

  [turns to Galucci sarcastically] 

  Jesse Hallam : Ma'am.