Trivia for Episode: An Ancient Lottey

Trivia	Contributor
First appearance of the actress who plays the girlfriend of McElroy. We see her again in Shaolin shot.	Monica Sztybel
This is not the first appearance of Jody Powell. Her first episode is Only the Strong Survive. Why they showed this first, who knows?	Monica Sztybel
Script differences	Monica Sztybel
The tease of the script I have is different. The Ancient is concerned because they're planning to build a mini-mall and he fears the old businesses will suffer. Caine reassures him that progress is needed for a community to grow. He makes the following analogy: Caine: (ironic) "If there was not progress, you would not be one hundred years old." Ancient: (as if shocked) "Who told you that? I am not a year over ninety-eight." Caine: (generously) "Nor do you look it."	Monica Sztybel
In the precinct scene, after Liola leaves and Jody is talking to Peter, saying "You've got to back off from this," the scene goes on with: Jody: (he looks at her; a shrug) "It was worth a shot. What do you want me to do." Peter: "Put the word out on the street. I'll do the same. Where's Donny Double D these days?" Jody: "It's like he's gone to ground too. Keeping a low profile." Peter: "Donny Double D? His idea of keeping a low profile is buying a tie that doesn't set off a car alarm. Keep in touch with me." Peter moves away. Jody shakes her head. Jody: (softly) "One day I'll get you to stop caring so much. (beat) but would I love you if I did?" (looking at one of the detectives) "You didn't hear that." So it seems Jody was in love with Peter from the beginning, since this is her second episode and it should have aired sixth in the season. We didn't know her feelings until season 3. Hmmmmm....	Monica Sztybel
In the scene where Peter is pulling the Stealth into the Ancient's alley, and he's on the phone, when he says his father wanted to meet him he says, "Why? I don't know. Maybe he's got some more of those 'Ancient Love Drops'."	Monica Sztybel
Katz makes an appearance in the script as one of the people standing in line to see the Ancient. Peter is appalled. Peter: "Marvin! What are you doing here?" Katz: (embarrassed) "Hey, Peter! What are you doing here?" (seeing Caine) "Oh, right, your father knows the Ancient. Right. Hey! Look at this crowd! (confidentially) "This is a volatile situation, Pete. The crowd could turn ugly on the old guy." Peter: (ironic) "So you're here to protect him?" Katz: "You got it. I thought I'd keep a low profile. You know." Peter: (he knows) "Stay undercover." Katz: "You got it. Just be a part of the crowd. Keep my eyes open." Peter: "You weren't going to be asking the Ancient for anything. New set of golf clubs? Refurnish the condo? New Maseratti?" Katz: (a laugh) "Hey, Pete! Come on! What would I do with those things? (beat) "You think I need a new set of clubs?" Peter: "I think you'd better get back to the precinct before I let the chief know why you're not on duty yet." Katz: "Good idea. You can take over. Watch the crowd, Pete. Like I said. Volatile."	Monica Sztybel
Xiaoli is in line too. She tells Caine she's getting married and she needs help from the Ancient. Caine is thinking advice on the wedding night. She means "A little cosmetic surgery. A nip, a tuck, an implant." Caine talks her out of it. BTW, she says Lo Si is not her real uncle, though he's giving her away at the wedding.	Monica Sztybel
After the scene between Caine and the Ancient, preparing for the ball, there's a scene between Peter, Jody and Strenlich. Peter and Jody are in his car, while he's on the phone to Strenlich, who is at the precinct. Peter is explaining what happened at the Elbow Room, and why Paula got away. Strenlich seems to accept the story, then says, "I'm trusting Powell will keep you out of trouble. You hear that, Jody?" (a beat) "By the way -- do you have the Ancient's phone number?" Peter and Jody exchange incredulous looks. Peter says, "Goodnight, Chief" and hangs up.	Monica Sztybel
Following that is a scene where Peter and Jody foil a bank robbery. It's unrelated to the story, but it has some humorous moments during the car chase. They see the robbers get into a Trans Am and speed away. Jody calls it in then says to Peter, "Easy on the wheels, Caine. Your quota is up for the year." The chase the car. Peter sees a shotgun emerge. He pushes Jody's head down, pulls the wheel hard and shouts, "Duck!" The guy blows out the windshield. Jody and Peter rise. Jody says, "Thanks. Now I'm mad. You drive. I'll shoot." She takes out a tire. A patrol car blocks its path, so Peter locks bumpers forcing the Trans to continue toward the patrol car, sandwiching it in. Peter and Jody step out of their car. Peter: (to Jody) "You okay?" Jody: "I'm fine but --" She points to their car. Peter: "All it needs is a little paint. Maybe a tune up --" Jody: "A tow truck." Peter approaches the officers and points to their patrol car. Peter: (to the other officers) "You guys should be a little more careful. These cars cost serious taxpayers money." He looks at Jody who shakes her head.	Monica Sztybel
When Caine and the Ancient are heading to the ball and they're commenting on how they look. After Caine says, "...survival is for the fittest." The Ancient says, "I may look old and out of shape. But only until I find a young woman who knows the Tai Chi Tango."	Monica Sztybel
They have the fight with Wong's men and afterwards: Caine: "What if the young woman you meet does not know the Tai Chi Tango?" Ancient: "Then I will teach her the Buddha Bossa Nova."	Monica Sztybel
The scene where Peter remembers Liola's boat does not take place in the precinct, but in >another< patrol car as they're driving. It makes a little more sense here: The atmosphere is tense. Time is slipping away. Peter: "I've got this really rotten feeling." Jody: "Like Liola beat us to her?" Peter: "Like exactly. Who knows where he could have taken her. (a beat) Damn! And we came so close!" Jody: "Yeah. Looked like clear sailing there for a minute." Jody's remark hits Peter like a ton of realization. Peter: Sailing! Yes! Liola's "Lady Luck". Jody, you are brilliant." The description says, "Jody hasn't a clue what she said. Peter leans over and kisses her, then pulls a 180 and puts it to the metal."	Monica Sztybel
At the ball, the Ancient does dance with the con artist Amanda. It seems Caine did reason with her, but it's a lot more subtle. Lo Si is teaching her the Tai Chi Tango.	Monica Sztybel
Back at the boat, Liola hears a noise and comes out on deck with Paula, gun ready. He doesn't see Peter, but suspects he is there. He tells Peter that they're just taking a midnight cruise. He lets go of Paula as he disengages the rope. Peter grabs his wrist and pulls him overboard. Paula runs. Both Peter and Liola fight in the water (as opposed to on deck in the episode). Jody runs after Paula (better than just waving her gun like she does in the ep). Peter uses the "finest aquatic kung fu moves" and takes Liola out. I would have liked to have seen this. Jody: "How is the water?" Peter: "Beautiful. I'm totally soaked including my --" He reaches for his back pocket. Peter: "-- wallet?"	Monica Sztybel
Back at the ball Lo Si says: "It is all too much? Caine: "Too much Tai Chi Tango?" Ancient: "Not enough. I came to forget my troubles, but they seem to multiply." Caine indicates McElroy and says, "You are not alone in your misery." After he agrees to help McElroy, the Ancient decides it's time to leave. Mrs. Winthrop is heading for him. Mrs. Winthrop: "Oh, there you are." Ancient: "In the words of General Hop Pi Chi in the battle for the Hunan Province... "Caine/Ancient: "Let's get the hell out of here." And off they go, scurrying to the door, bowed to keep their heads low, and hopefully, out of sight. There's no fight in the kitchen.	Monica Sztybel
Back at the dock, Peter is searching the water for his wallet, but can't find it. Jody suggests that he might have left it in the trashed patrol car. The next scene is them at the car, and Peter still hasn't found it. Jody remembers. "The Elbow Room."	Monica Sztybel
The scene at Benny's is longer. He tells Peter he had no cash in the wallet and all his cards were over their limit. Peter says, "I don't need your credit rating, Benny. I need the lottery ticket."	Monica Sztybel
Peter arrives at the dumpster as a truck is taking it away. He flashes his badge and shouts, "Police! Hold that garbage!" They show Peter jumping in and we see "all manner of disgusting stuff (including some old fish) flies out in a flurry." When Peter retrieves the wallet, he's "covered in rubbish, grinning and holding his wallet. he opens it and pulls out the ticket, giving it a kiss." He says, "How sweet it is!"	Monica Sztybel
Meanwhile, the confrontation between Caine, the Ancient and Wong's men is out in the alley. Wong emerges. One of his men is holding a sawed off shot gun. Wong asks for the ticket. I don't have the rest of that scene. I'm missing two pages from the script.	Monica Sztybel
When Peter catches up with Caine and the Ancient he says: "Looks like you two have been having fun." Caine: "You are wet and smell like day-old tuna." The Ancient tears up the ticket. Peter gapes at him in shock. "But I -- you -- thirty-eight mil --" Ancient: "I may be Ancient --" The Ancient smiles. Then from his clenched fist he reveals the real lottery ticket. Ancient: "-- but I am not stupid." They all laugh. End of scene. I don't have the tag.	Monica Sztybel