A Different World — S05E04 — Almost Working Girl
1991 · 30 MIN · IMDB 7.2 · DIR. Debbie Allen
Overview
E.H. Wright needs a new secretary, so Whitley recommends Jaleesa's temp agency. Unfortunately, the company needs to fill the position immediately, and the only person available is Freddie. Freddie overhears the head of personnel say that she does not believe in affirmative action; she feels that she earned her job on merit, and wants others to do the same. Freddie lights into the woman and tells her that she has a duty to her race. Freddie gets fired, making both Jaleesa and Whitley look very bad. Jaleesa agrees with Freddie's stance and isn't sure she wants to do business with E.H. Wright. Col. Taylor angers his wife by pointing out that attacking one's boss because she holds a different point of view is not very smart. Freddie realizes that her behavior was inappropriate, and she and Jaleesa both apologize. Lena has difficulty understanding Shakespeare because of the language barrier. She delves into the spirit of the work and translates it into more modern terms.
Dialogue Timeline — 490 lines
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00:00:01 Jaleesa: Gina, Pam
00:00:49 Why, whitley...
00:02:38 Well, yes, I will have my best person there
00:03:11 E.h. Wright, and I don't have anybody to send.
00:03:54 Hey, think of me as a social chameleon.
00:04:52 Have you tried meditation?
00:05:39 First I got to start reading Romeo and Juliet.
00:06:33 "and yet thy head hath been beaten as addle as an egg
00:07:30 I'll see you later.
00:08:14 how many blacks held high-level positions?
00:09:08 It's like gangs today.
00:09:59 consider the way you speak a foreign language?
00:10:56 but I don't know if I can follow.
00:12:05 on the head of personnel.
00:12:52 She just wants us to help ourselves
00:13:49 Brad, what do you think?
00:14:39 "Get thee gone, churl."
00:15:33 Where are you?
00:16:19 You think I came on too strong?
00:17:02 Big sale on weed whackers.
00:18:18 "so thou wilt woo
00:19:43 You know, Shakespeare really spoke to the people
00:20:37 Not necessarily that of vinson-Taylor-made temps.
00:21:26 E.h. Wright. Please hold.
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Factoids
A Different World, season 5, episode 4: Almost Working Girl.
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