broadcast
- of The Running Man.
- Fuck you.
You're a brilliant conversationalist, Ben.
A trifle limited, but brilliant.
Take a look.
How long are they going to keep us here?
Isn't that your old schoolteacher
buddy there, huh?
And there's your other buddy, the one
who helped you in the prison infirmary.
Weiss, Laughlin.
- What are you going to do with them?
- Well, that's really up to you, Ben.
You see, I created The Running Man,
but I don't make the rules.
I've got a contract with the government.
They send me the convicts,
I put them on the show.
Well, you've seen it, right?
And you know at least you've got a chance,
but your buddies, Ben, they're the B-list.
So, if you don't do
The Running Man tomorrow,
Weiss and Laughlin
are going to go on in your place.
What do you say?
We'll see how far this clown runs
when we're done with him.
Starting barium IV.
- That's a go.
- Reading all systems down the line.
Your bird is singing loud and clear.
All systems check out.
Mandibular restraint.
Interphalangic injection.
Deltoid IM injection.
- Procedure completed.
- Takes care of him.
Sons of bitches.
He's wrapped. Knock him out till show time.
These guys, they never stop competing.
I get thirsty just watching them.
But in my line of work,
I can't afford that filled-up feeling.
That's why I drink Cadre Cola.
It hits the spot.
The capture of renegade police officer
and mass murderer Ben Richards
was filmed yesterday
by runway security cameras.
Richards' hostage, Amber Mendez,
was unharmed.
Some airport personnel were not so lucky,
like the ticket agent and security guard
Richards shot
at point blank range
when he arrived at the airport.
But that's not true.
They were taken to Cadre Memorial Hospital
where they remain in guarded condition.
And now back to Climbing for Dollars.
Mr. Richards.
I'm your court-appointed theatrical agent.
It's time.
And digital effects number one.
Roll process mod.
Okay, you guys. Hey, here we are. Come on.
Move, move. Come on.
Hey, over here. Here!
Big crowd tonight.
Better there than in the streets.
Buzzsaw, touch me! Buzzsaw!
- Who's the number one stalker?
- Buzzsaw.
Slice those runners for me, man.
He touched me! Did you guys see that?
Buzzsaw touched me!
Look at my power.
Don't touch the hair!
Look, do you have any more change?
I ran out.
- Yeah.
- Six dollars. Jesus, this place...
You're lucky to be alive.
I mean that guy just killed, what,
60, 80, 100 people?
- Not according to him, he hasn't.
- Well, that's what they all say.
"...and whereas the victim contests this,
"whereas network and victim
have in past been combatants,
"ad hoc de facto,
the parties herein have agreed to disagree.
"This is now mutually consented
to be de jure,
"and therefore parties have certain
obligations to each other.
"Respective rights and obligations..."
Boy, you're lucky he didn't kill you, too.
Or rape you and kill you.
Or kill you, then rape you.
"Conflicts between your estate
and the network..."
I mean, a guy like that,
what would stop him?
Yeah, what would?
Look, Amy, I have to pass on that drink.
I just remembered
that I have some paperwork to do.
- So, I'll catch you tomorrow, okay?
- And now, here's the producer
of The Running Man,
and everyone's favorite showman,
Damon Killian.
Yeah! Thank you. You're beautiful.
I love you. Yes!
You're beautiful. Thank you.
It's show time!
Yeah, yeah!
All right. Now, tell me,
what's the number one television show
in the whole wide world?
- The Running Man!
- The Running Man!
- And who loves you and who do you love?
- Damon!
- One more time!
- Damon!
Yes!
Phil, my announcer.
I heard the warm-up today,
and I've got to tell you,
honestly, Phil,
I don't think I've ever heard you funnier.
I'm just kidding, guys.
You're great at your job.
Too bad it isn't music!
"Res ipsa loquitur ad infinitum
for cassettes, videotapes, bubble-chips,
"and all other