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The Attitude of a Spider
Taglines
Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude.
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Medical Emergency During a Critical Moment
Molly Jennings
What's wrong?
Dr. Jennings
Metcalf - he's having a seizure.
Molly Jennings
Thank God you didn't examine him this morning.
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Desperation in the Face of Fear
Dr. Ross Jennings
God damn it, where are you?!
[hunting the spider]
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Finding the Spider Together
Dr. Ross Jennings
Come on, let's go find that spider. And let's find your mom to take care of that spider. Honey, we're in the living room. We need you to kill a spider.
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Unexpected Expertise in a Serious Situation
Dr. Atherton
What's your specialty, Manley?
Jerry Manley
Football.
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Floor Removal Proposal and Objection
Delbert McClintock
Would anybody object if I tore this floor out?
Molly Jennings
I would.
Delbert McClintock
False alarm then. Lead on.
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Concerns About Dinosaurs in the Wilderness
Jerry Manley
So how long will it take us to get back to camp?
Dr. Atherton
What's the matter? You still worried about dinosaurs?
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Dinner Invitation from Dr. Atherton
Dr. James Atherton
Supper's, ready...come and get it
[stroking the web; hears a screech and turns too late to see a giant spider leaping onto his neck and screams as it sinks its fangs into his neck]
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Suspense, Excitement, and Fun Combined
Taglines
The suspense of Alien! The excitement of Jaws! The fun of Back To The Future!
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Fear and the Brain's Response
Dr. Jennings
Chris, I'm scared to death.
Chris Collins
Yeah, we all are, but our brains secrete a neurotransmitter that enables us to deal with them.
Dr. Jennings
I don't think I have that particular neurotransmitter.
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Introducing the Bronco Star Quarterback
Henry Beechwood
Bobby here, he's a, he's a Bronco star quarterback.
Bobby Beechwood
Hi.
Molly Jennings
Hi.
Henry Beechwood
I taught him to throw a football before he could walk. I coach the team.
Molly Jennings
Nepotism huh?
Edna Beechwood
Actually, we're Baptists.
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Embracing a Fearless Identity
Delbert McClintock
Yeah, that's right, I'm bad!
[after killing a spider]
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The Cause of Death Questioned
Milt
What could have killed it?
Ross
The shock of seeing Lloyd?
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Evolution of Horror Films Through the Decades
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In the 60s, it was The Birds. In the 70s, Jaws. In the 80s, Alien. Now for the 90s, Arachnophobia!
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The Itsby-Bitsy Spider's Journey
Dr. Ross Jennings
The itsy-bitsy spider crawled up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
[hears a spider in the pipes]
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Differing Opinions on Dr. Metcalf's Awareness
Dr. Jennings
In my opinion...
Margaret Hollins
In my opinion, Dr. Metcalf isn't aware of the difference between his ass and a hole in the ground
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Shock at the Professor's Fate
Delbert McClintock
Oh my god...They got the professor!
[discovering Dr. Atherton hanging cocooned and covered in spiders]
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Celebrating Life's Energies Through Rock and Roll
Delbert McClintock
Rock and roll!
[attacking a large group of spiders]
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Concern for the Chateau's safety
Dr. Ross Jennings
Not the Chateau!
[while throwing wine at the spider]
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Desire for Fear Over Respect
Dr. Ross Jennings
Respect is fine, but actually I've always wanted to be feared.
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The Threat of a Spider Infestation
Dr. James Atherton
In this first generation, the original male also produced a queen, and together they will construct a primary nest which the queen will guard. But eventually, she will create reproductive offspring of her own. And when that happens, this town is dead... and the next town... and the next town... and the next one, and so on.
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Debate Over Spiders in the Barn
Delbert McClintock
Spiders would find your barn a tad breezy this time of year. In that respect, spiders are a bit like you and me. No, I frankly doubt there are any spiders in your barn.
Dr. Jennings
Well, I frankly know there is, Delbert. I saw a web! There is a web in my barn!
Delbert McClintock
...a web would indicate an arachnoid presence.
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Coordinating While Others Take Action
Dr. Ross Jennings
Milt, why don't you cover the living room. Chris, why don't you check out back. And uh Lloyd, take the kitchen. And I'll just uh, I'll oversee the uh, I'll just coordinate the uh, I'll just stay right here.
[sighs]
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Recognition of Unseen Efforts
Dr. James Atherton
You have been busy. Incredible.
[On seeing the giant web covered in various dead animals]
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The Danger of Ants in Numbers
Dr. Atherton
24 hour ant.
[flicks an ant off Manley's knee]
Jerry Manley
They bite?
Dr. Atherton
They kill, Mr. Manley. In sufficient numbers.
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Confronting Choices in a Small Town
Molly Jennings
I'm sure you knew exactly what you were doing when you took Margaret off those pills.
Dr. Jennings
Like I knew what I was doing when I chose this town... with the country doctor from hell!
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Chasing Fireflies and Bullfrogs
Dr. Jennings
What do you want to bet they're going to go chase fireflies?
Bunny
Want to blow up a bullfrog?
Shelley
Okay.
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Encountering the Town Exterminator
Sheriff Parsons
Excuse me. Professor? This is our town exterminator.
Delbert McClintock
Delbert McClintock, infestation management. Always nice to meet a collegue.
Sheriff Parsons
Now, he believes he came across one of the offending spiders a couple of hours ago.
Dr. Atherton
Might you have brought it with you?
Delbert McClintock
Actually, he's probably still at the bottom of my shoe. You really can't tell what it is anymore.
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