1 00:00:01,740 --> 00:00:03,960 ADULT ADAM: Ah, baseball. America's pastime. 2 00:00:04,047 --> 00:00:06,180 Growing up, my brother Barry was one of those kids 3 00:00:06,267 --> 00:00:08,660 whose dream was to take the mound at Veterans Stadium. 4 00:00:08,747 --> 00:00:10,488 And then, one day, he got an actual shot 5 00:00:10,575 --> 00:00:12,447 to become a Philadelphia Philly, 6 00:00:12,534 --> 00:00:16,277 thanks to one of the greatest gimmicks of the '80s, the radio call-in contest. 7 00:00:16,364 --> 00:00:18,496 ANNOUNCER: Angelo Cataldi here with the opportunity of a lifetime, 8 00:00:18,583 --> 00:00:22,848 the 100th caller throws out the first pitch at the Phillies game. 9 00:00:22,935 --> 00:00:25,721 Lucky, Adam, thank you for joining me. 10 00:00:25,808 --> 00:00:29,725 Today, Big Tasty wins the most coveted prize in AM radio. 11 00:00:29,812 --> 00:00:32,510 You do realize these are virtually impossible to win, right? 12 00:00:32,597 --> 00:00:35,122 Not when you invented a top-secret formula 13 00:00:35,209 --> 00:00:37,124 that guarantees me to be the 100th caller. 14 00:00:37,211 --> 00:00:38,429 Seriously 15 00:00:38,516 --> 00:00:41,258 Two words, math matics. 16 00:00:41,345 --> 00:00:43,608 Just hit caller 85. So close. 17 00:00:43,695 --> 00:00:46,046 It's 1.7 seconds per call, 18 00:00:46,133 --> 00:00:49,005 so if I multiply the amount of callers by the rate of calls, 19 00:00:49,092 --> 00:00:51,051 then I dial them up in exactly... 20 00:00:51,138 --> 00:00:53,270 Dial right now! Don't wait another second! 21 00:00:53,357 --> 00:00:55,620 37 minutes. Yeah, that's not right. 22 00:00:55,707 --> 00:00:57,100 Just hit caller 90. 23 00:00:57,187 --> 00:00:58,580 You should call right now! 24 00:00:58,667 --> 00:01:00,843 You dare question my Texas Instruments? 25 00:01:00,930 --> 00:01:03,454 It's from Texas. That's where NASA is, bro! 26 00:01:03,541 --> 00:01:06,892 Caller 95! Get off your ass and call! 27 00:01:06,979 --> 00:01:09,156 Now we just sit and wait, Lucky. 28 00:01:09,243 --> 00:01:11,549 Congrats. You're the 100th caller. 29 00:01:11,636 --> 00:01:13,247 What? That's impossible! 30 00:01:13,334 --> 00:01:15,075 What's your name, and where you from? 31 00:01:15,162 --> 00:01:16,989 ADAM: Adam Goldberg. I'm from Jenkintown. 32 00:01:17,077 --> 00:01:19,340 Oh, no. 33 00:01:19,427 --> 00:01:22,169 This is amazing. I've literally never won anything. 34 00:01:22,256 --> 00:01:23,561 What the hell are you doing? 35 00:01:23,648 --> 00:01:24,910 Yeah, I'll hold. 36 00:01:24,997 --> 00:01:26,782 Just stole your stupid baseball pitch. 37 00:01:26,869 --> 00:01:28,436 You can't, dude! 38 00:01:28,523 --> 00:01:31,308 This pitch is an opportunity of a lifetime!How? 39 00:01:31,395 --> 00:01:33,745 'Cause once the Phillies see my flamethrower, 40 00:01:33,832 --> 00:01:36,531 they'll give me a brand-new Mustang as a signing bonus. 41 00:01:36,618 --> 00:01:39,925 Aw, that's a shame, 'cause instead, you get to watch me. 42 00:01:40,012 --> 00:01:43,146 Please, I'll give you anything you want.Go on. 43 00:01:43,233 --> 00:01:45,540 My Sports Illustrated football phone.No. 44 00:01:45,627 --> 00:01:47,933 A Rubik's Cube with all the stickers taken off 45 00:01:48,020 --> 00:01:49,631 so you always win. No. 46 00:01:49,718 --> 00:01:51,676 A leaf that looks like a boob.Nope. 47 00:01:51,763 --> 00:01:53,591 This incredibly stretched-out Coke bottle 48 00:01:53,678 --> 00:01:55,637 filled with colored sand. Nah. 49 00:01:55,724 --> 00:01:57,204 A limited-edition butt mug. Pass. 50 00:01:57,291 --> 00:02:00,032 Super Madball Touchdown Terror football.Uh-uh. 51 00:02:00,120 --> 00:02:03,035 This awesome drawing I made of a leopard.Do better. 52 00:02:03,123 --> 00:02:05,429 My prized Kathy Ireland poster 53 00:02:05,516 --> 00:02:07,083 personally autographed to me. 54 00:02:07,170 --> 00:02:08,824 You misspelled "Kathy." 55 00:02:08,911 --> 00:02:10,391 Final offer, 56 00:02:10,478 --> 00:02:13,524 whenever Mom tries to snuggle you in any way, 57 00:02:13,611 --> 00:02:16,005 I will act as a human shield to protect. 58 00:02:16,092 --> 00:02:17,311 Now that I'll take. 59 00:02:17,398 --> 00:02:19,617 Ha, sucker. Oh, yeah? 60 00:02:19,704 --> 00:02:22,751 Hey, Mama. Those vanilla-chunk cookies smell amazing. 61 00:02:22,838 --> 00:02:25,449 You know what else is an amazing vanilla chunk? 62 00:02:25,536 --> 00:02:27,495 You. 63 00:02:27,582 --> 00:02:29,540 Not on my watch. 64 00:02:29,627 --> 00:02:31,238 Barry, no. This neck nuzzle is for Adam. 65 00:02:31,325 --> 00:02:33,805 Well, you have no choice but to nuzzle my neck instead. 66 00:02:33,892 --> 00:02:36,547 Well, that's an unexpected win-win. 67 00:02:36,634 --> 00:02:39,811 Ah! Don't doubt yourself, Barry. Do it for the Phillies. 68 00:02:39,898 --> 00:02:41,944 This is so worth it. 69 00:02:42,031 --> 00:02:44,338 This really is! 70 00:02:44,425 --> 00:02:45,774 ♪ I'm twisted up inside 71 00:02:45,861 --> 00:02:49,169 ♪ But nonetheless I feel the need to say 72 00:02:52,172 --> 00:02:53,782 ♪ I don't know the future 73 00:02:53,869 --> 00:02:57,568 ♪ But the past keeps getting clearer every day ♪ 74 00:02:57,655 --> 00:02:59,440 ADULT ADAM: It was May 2nd, 1980-something, 75 00:02:59,527 --> 00:03:01,703 and Erica was showing her best friend, Lainey, 76 00:03:01,790 --> 00:03:03,313 around the greatest place on Earth. 77 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:04,967 Seriously, college is the best. 78 00:03:05,054 --> 00:03:07,099 My classes are, like, so interesting. 79 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:10,494 Mine, too. I'm always like, "I did not know that." 80 00:03:10,581 --> 00:03:12,844 I love the parties and meeting smart people 81 00:03:12,931 --> 00:03:15,151 and living with my roommate, who is awesome. 82 00:03:15,238 --> 00:03:16,370 Tell me about it. 83 00:03:16,457 --> 00:03:18,633 I love my roommate, The Raven. 84 00:03:18,720 --> 00:03:20,678 The what? It's her Wiccan name. 85 00:03:20,765 --> 00:03:22,985 She's so cool and artsy and chain smokes 86 00:03:23,072 --> 00:03:24,378 and flicks the ashes at me while I sleep. 87 00:03:24,465 --> 00:03:25,814 Yeah, she doesn't sound great. 88 00:03:25,901 --> 00:03:28,251 That's 'cause she's not! She's horrible and scary! 89 00:03:28,338 --> 00:03:30,210 And I hate her and everything else at college. 90 00:03:30,297 --> 00:03:31,646 Well, thank God. Me too! 91 00:03:31,733 --> 00:03:32,864 Really? Yes! 92 00:03:32,951 --> 00:03:34,126 I only said that college is the best 93 00:03:34,214 --> 00:03:36,041 because you seemed really positive about it. 94 00:03:36,128 --> 00:03:39,131 Oh, no. Fashion school was such a mistake. 95 00:03:39,219 --> 00:03:41,264 I like buying clothes and the wearing them part, 96 00:03:41,351 --> 00:03:43,788 but making my own stuff sucks 'cause I have to do the sewing. 97 00:03:43,875 --> 00:03:44,876 You know what's worse? 98 00:03:44,963 --> 00:03:46,095 I came here to play music, 99 00:03:46,182 --> 00:03:47,618 but all they make me do is read these big, 100 00:03:47,705 --> 00:03:49,054 boring textbooks about it. 101 00:03:49,141 --> 00:03:50,621 You could sue. For sure! 102 00:03:50,708 --> 00:03:52,275 I'm not a lawyer, but I have a real case here. 103 00:03:52,362 --> 00:03:54,364 God, I miss high school so much. 104 00:03:54,451 --> 00:03:56,105 You and me, singing in my room, 105 00:03:56,192 --> 00:03:57,585 dreaming of being stars. 106 00:03:57,672 --> 00:03:59,543 We were so young last year. 107 00:03:59,630 --> 00:04:01,023 Such a happy time. 108 00:04:01,110 --> 00:04:02,894 Honestly, I wish we could just forget about college, 109 00:04:02,981 --> 00:04:04,331 start a band, and have fun again. 110 00:04:05,941 --> 00:04:07,725 Then let's do it. Do what? 111 00:04:07,812 --> 00:04:09,031 Lainey, we're adults now. 112 00:04:09,118 --> 00:04:10,902 We can do whatever the hell we want. 113 00:04:10,989 --> 00:04:13,383 Yeah, I don't think I can just blow off school to start a band. 114 00:04:13,470 --> 00:04:15,124 I have a mid-term project due next week. 115 00:04:15,211 --> 00:04:17,474 So? I have a music theory final tomorrow 116 00:04:17,561 --> 00:04:19,694 and I haven't even cracked open this giant book. 117 00:04:19,781 --> 00:04:21,609 Is this really happening? 118 00:04:21,696 --> 00:04:23,088 Are we blowing off school to become a rock 'n' roll super 119 00:04:23,175 --> 00:04:25,134 We'll be like Joan Jett meets The Bangles. 120 00:04:25,221 --> 00:04:26,657 Meets Madonna. Obviously! 121 00:04:26,744 --> 00:04:28,703 All we need now is a kick-ass lady drummer. 122 00:04:28,790 --> 00:04:30,270 Ooh, that's gonna be hard to find. 123 00:04:30,357 --> 00:04:31,836 I'll do it. Wait, really? 124 00:04:31,923 --> 00:04:33,969 I thought you were an Art History major. 125 00:04:34,056 --> 00:04:36,232 My stupid mom forced me to take marching band in middle school. 126 00:04:36,319 --> 00:04:37,451 So you still play? 127 00:04:37,538 --> 00:04:39,931 No, but I air-drum to Genesis, 128 00:04:40,018 --> 00:04:41,890 like, all the time and I'm, like, sick at it. 129 00:04:41,977 --> 00:04:44,284 Okay, we got our drummer! It's fate! 130 00:04:44,371 --> 00:04:46,547 Seriously, what are the chances you end up with a roommate 131 00:04:46,634 --> 00:04:47,635 who likes the idea of drumming? 132 00:04:47,722 --> 00:04:49,289 This literally can't fail. 133 00:04:49,376 --> 00:04:51,813 Dude, look at her go! 134 00:04:51,900 --> 00:04:54,468 That probably sounds amazing. 135 00:04:54,555 --> 00:04:57,427 ADULT ADAM: And so, my sister happily threw away her college education. 136 00:04:57,514 --> 00:04:58,733 Meanwhile, my dad was about to learn 137 00:04:58,820 --> 00:05:01,736 that Barry was one throw away from baseball glory. 138 00:05:01,823 --> 00:05:05,305 Father! In preparation for my pitch at the Vet, 139 00:05:05,392 --> 00:05:08,133 it is essential I have a top-of-the-line radar gun 140 00:05:08,220 --> 00:05:10,179 that clocks my explosive fastball. 141 00:05:10,266 --> 00:05:12,224 How are you throwing out the first pitch at a Phillies game? 142 00:05:12,312 --> 00:05:14,705 W.I.P. call-in contest. 143 00:05:14,792 --> 00:05:16,707 My boy's throwing out the first pitch? 144 00:05:16,794 --> 00:05:19,406 Here, take my card. Buy whatever you need. 145 00:05:19,493 --> 00:05:21,016 I cannot wait to show Mike Schmidt 146 00:05:21,103 --> 00:05:23,453 the nasty aspirin tablet I fire-hose in there! 147 00:05:23,540 --> 00:05:26,151 You only have one chance to dazzle the Phillies with your arm. Am I right? 148 00:05:26,238 --> 00:05:27,936 That's what I was thinking 149 00:05:28,023 --> 00:05:30,330 'cause there is a world where they see my bazooka 150 00:05:30,417 --> 00:05:32,462 and I immediately get a contract and uniform. 151 00:05:32,549 --> 00:05:35,160 65,000 people at the Vet 152 00:05:35,247 --> 00:05:37,206 are gonna see that flamethrower of yours. 153 00:05:37,293 --> 00:05:39,730 I'm sorry. I was just deturding some shrimp 154 00:05:39,817 --> 00:05:41,950 and I couldn't help but overhear. 155 00:05:42,037 --> 00:05:43,604 65,000 people? 156 00:05:43,691 --> 00:05:45,214 This is the opportunity of a lifetime. 157 00:05:45,301 --> 00:05:47,390 My boy's gonna make the Goldberg name proud. 158 00:05:47,477 --> 00:05:49,784 I won't let you down, Dad. I'm gonna bring the thunder. 159 00:05:49,871 --> 00:05:52,047 I cannot believe you're gonna be standing 160 00:05:52,134 --> 00:05:54,005 on the same grass with Mike Schmidt. 161 00:05:54,092 --> 00:05:55,267 It's too much! 162 00:05:55,355 --> 00:05:57,792 "Same grass"? We're gonna be on the same team. 163 00:05:57,879 --> 00:05:59,533 Can you imagine sharing a locker room with Schmidty? 164 00:05:59,620 --> 00:06:01,578 I'll grow a sweet mustache to match his 165 00:06:01,665 --> 00:06:03,624 and then we'll date twin weather girls. 166 00:06:03,711 --> 00:06:06,366 Promise me you'll grow a 'stache. Promise! 167 00:06:06,453 --> 00:06:09,151 Murray, are you sure about this? 168 00:06:09,238 --> 00:06:12,241 You know how Barry caves under the slightest pressure. 169 00:06:12,328 --> 00:06:14,199 I played baseball in high school. Barry's got this. 170 00:06:14,286 --> 00:06:15,853 That makes no sense! 171 00:06:15,940 --> 00:06:17,681 One thing has nothing to do with the other. 172 00:06:17,768 --> 00:06:20,597 Every day, my moron kids come in here 173 00:06:20,684 --> 00:06:23,208 asking me for money for the dumbest of dreams. 174 00:06:23,295 --> 00:06:25,210 Finally, I found one I can get behind. 175 00:06:25,297 --> 00:06:27,648 But you don't actually believe 176 00:06:27,735 --> 00:06:30,259 that Barry will be scouted onto the Phillies. 177 00:06:30,346 --> 00:06:32,435 Of course not, but you never know. 178 00:06:32,522 --> 00:06:34,219 So you do think so? Not a chance! 179 00:06:34,306 --> 00:06:35,525 Unless it happens. 180 00:06:35,612 --> 00:06:37,092 Okay, kind of giving me mixed signals here. 181 00:06:37,179 --> 00:06:38,702 Listen to my words. 182 00:06:38,789 --> 00:06:42,967 I know Barry will never play for the Phillies, 183 00:06:43,054 --> 00:06:46,884 although crazier things have happened. 184 00:06:46,971 --> 00:06:48,016 ADULT ADAM: For the first time ever, 185 00:06:48,103 --> 00:06:50,279 my mom was doubting one of her precious children. 186 00:06:50,366 --> 00:06:53,630 As for Erica, she was certain of her rock 'n' roll destiny. 187 00:06:53,717 --> 00:06:57,460 A-one, two. A-one, two, three, four. 188 00:06:57,547 --> 00:07:00,071 That's sounded awesome, guys! 189 00:07:00,158 --> 00:07:02,247 That's, like, a totally tight intro. 190 00:07:02,334 --> 00:07:04,162 What a crazy-productive first day. 191 00:07:04,249 --> 00:07:05,425 I mean, we decided on our look. 192 00:07:05,512 --> 00:07:06,861 Super-feminine but tough. 193 00:07:06,948 --> 00:07:08,732 And our band name, "The Tangles." 194 00:07:08,819 --> 00:07:11,735 It, like, captures who we are, but also doesn't, at all. 195 00:07:11,822 --> 00:07:13,433 Now all that's left is the easy part, 196 00:07:13,520 --> 00:07:14,956 writing a totally original hit song 197 00:07:15,043 --> 00:07:16,784 that changes rock 'n' roll forever. 198 00:07:16,871 --> 00:07:18,960 Actually, I've been working on a little riff.Let's hear it. 199 00:07:21,919 --> 00:07:25,532 ♪♪ 200 00:07:25,619 --> 00:07:26,837 Keep going. I think I got something. 201 00:07:26,924 --> 00:07:28,360 ♪♪ 202 00:07:28,448 --> 00:07:31,189 ♪ I enjoy rockin' out 203 00:07:31,276 --> 00:07:34,366 ♪ So put another tape in the boom box, baby 204 00:07:34,454 --> 00:07:37,065 ADULT ADAM: Within seconds, The Tangles stumbled upon an epic hit. 205 00:07:37,152 --> 00:07:39,197 But in their excitement, no one realized 206 00:07:39,284 --> 00:07:42,287 how shockingly similar it was to a little song written by Joan Jett. 207 00:07:42,374 --> 00:07:45,160 ♪ I like rockin' out 208 00:07:45,247 --> 00:07:47,815 ♪ So come on over and jam with me ♪ 209 00:07:47,902 --> 00:07:50,121 I have chills! 210 00:07:50,208 --> 00:07:52,472 Oh, my God. Am I crazy, or is this a hit song? 211 00:07:52,559 --> 00:07:55,126 Oh, my God. You are not crazy. It's bad-ass... 212 00:07:55,213 --> 00:07:56,301 Like, oh, my God! 213 00:07:56,388 --> 00:07:58,216 ...and totally defines The Tangles. 214 00:07:58,303 --> 00:08:00,262 Okay, I wasn't gonna mention this in case we sucked, 215 00:08:00,349 --> 00:08:02,307 but now that we're amazing, I think it's time 216 00:08:02,394 --> 00:08:04,571 I make a call and get us a gig at CBGB's. 217 00:08:05,441 --> 00:08:06,747 What? What? 218 00:08:06,834 --> 00:08:09,140 My Uncle Louie's a bookie who knows the booker. 219 00:08:09,227 --> 00:08:10,620 Your uncle's the booker's bookie 220 00:08:10,707 --> 00:08:12,317 at the grittiest rock club in the world? 221 00:08:12,404 --> 00:08:14,537 Guys, playing New York has been my dream 222 00:08:14,624 --> 00:08:16,278 ever since we got together this morning. 223 00:08:16,365 --> 00:08:17,453 We got to make a bunch of fliers 224 00:08:17,540 --> 00:08:19,760 and rent a van for all our gear. 225 00:08:19,847 --> 00:08:21,805 Plus we need to make some super-cute merch that our fans will demand. 226 00:08:21,892 --> 00:08:23,459 We're gonna need money and lots of it. 227 00:08:23,546 --> 00:08:25,113 I'll cash in my meal card. 228 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:28,116 It's like every decision we make continues to be perfect. 229 00:08:28,203 --> 00:08:30,553 Ooh, Tangles forever! 230 00:08:31,423 --> 00:08:32,860 COACH MELLOR: Let's go. 231 00:08:32,947 --> 00:08:34,514 Look that ball in the face and catch it! 232 00:08:36,254 --> 00:08:39,214 No flinching! Rick, we need to talk. 233 00:08:39,301 --> 00:08:41,999 Lemme guess. Barry's throwing out the first pitch and you're worried. 234 00:08:42,086 --> 00:08:44,132 Oh, you know about the pitch?Everyone does. 235 00:08:44,219 --> 00:08:46,743 He got on the P.A. and assured us we'd all be forgotten 236 00:08:46,830 --> 00:08:48,440 when he becomes a Major League star. 237 00:08:48,528 --> 00:08:49,877 Well, he is throwing out a ball 238 00:08:49,964 --> 00:08:51,661 in front of Mike Schmidt, so... 239 00:08:51,748 --> 00:08:53,228 There's a small chance, right? 240 00:08:53,315 --> 00:08:54,577 Wrong. 241 00:08:54,664 --> 00:08:55,926 You see that boy right there? 242 00:08:56,013 --> 00:08:59,669 That's Ruben Amaro Jr., baseball star, 243 00:08:59,756 --> 00:09:02,454 recruited nationally and currently dominating 244 00:09:02,542 --> 00:09:05,066 seven of his peers with the sheer power of his rifle arm. 245 00:09:06,720 --> 00:09:10,158 And yet his chances of making it to the pros are almost zero. 246 00:09:10,245 --> 00:09:11,551 Wait, what? 247 00:09:11,638 --> 00:09:13,117 If anybody can do it, it's you, Ruben! 248 00:09:13,204 --> 00:09:15,119 BEVERLY: So if Ruben might not be a Philly, 249 00:09:15,206 --> 00:09:16,991 what's the best case for Barry here? 250 00:09:17,078 --> 00:09:18,340 Best case? 251 00:09:18,427 --> 00:09:21,604 Barry uncorks a wild pitch and blinds a peanut vendor. 252 00:09:21,691 --> 00:09:23,127 I don't get it. 253 00:09:23,214 --> 00:09:25,347 Murray usually destroys the kids' dreams, 254 00:09:25,434 --> 00:09:28,568 but for some reason, this one time, he's on board. 255 00:09:28,655 --> 00:09:30,657 Well, unfortunately, your husband is suffering from 256 00:09:30,744 --> 00:09:33,921 what we in the athletic community call "sports goggles." 257 00:09:34,008 --> 00:09:36,358 I heard something crack inside of me. Oh! 258 00:09:36,445 --> 00:09:38,099 "Sports goggles" are when a father gets 259 00:09:38,186 --> 00:09:41,363 so swept up by the promise of his son's athleticism, 260 00:09:41,450 --> 00:09:43,887 he's unable to see his own child's limitations. 261 00:09:43,974 --> 00:09:46,107 Interesting. I have never heard of that. 262 00:09:46,194 --> 00:09:48,283 Well, it's not unlike the thick "mom goggles" 263 00:09:48,370 --> 00:09:50,459 that you strap on every day that prevents you from seeing 264 00:09:50,546 --> 00:09:53,157 the staggering mediocrity of your children. 265 00:09:53,244 --> 00:09:55,203 Please. I would never be so blind 266 00:09:55,290 --> 00:09:57,901 as to think that Barry could become a Philly. 267 00:09:57,988 --> 00:10:01,818 A professional model, sure, or doctor or doctor-model. 268 00:10:01,905 --> 00:10:03,124 The point is, you got to get those 269 00:10:03,211 --> 00:10:04,342 sports goggles off your husband. 270 00:10:04,429 --> 00:10:06,475 But how? 271 00:10:06,562 --> 00:10:08,477 This is the first time I've ever seen that light in his eyes. 272 00:10:08,564 --> 00:10:10,000 If you really love your son, 273 00:10:10,087 --> 00:10:12,829 you better figure out a way to snuff that light out. 274 00:10:12,916 --> 00:10:14,788 I'd like to go back to band now. 275 00:10:14,875 --> 00:10:16,006 COACH MELLOR: No flinching! 276 00:10:19,444 --> 00:10:21,185 ADULT ADAM: My mom was determined to protect Barry 277 00:10:21,272 --> 00:10:22,839 from becoming a laughing stock, 278 00:10:22,926 --> 00:10:25,581 and so began her mission to shut down the big pitch. 279 00:10:25,668 --> 00:10:28,018 Murray, we have a major issue we have to talk about right now. 280 00:10:28,105 --> 00:10:29,411 Sure thing. 281 00:10:29,498 --> 00:10:32,109 Just need another 20 minutes for the lotion to settle in. 282 00:10:32,196 --> 00:10:34,155 What am I looking at? Why is this happening? 283 00:10:34,242 --> 00:10:36,810 My pitching coach is loosening up the ol' slingshot 284 00:10:36,897 --> 00:10:38,768 so I can show Tug McGraw what's what. 285 00:10:38,855 --> 00:10:42,990 And you're gonna be doing it in style. 286 00:10:43,077 --> 00:10:45,993 Is that what I think it is? 287 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:47,864 A Phillies jersey? 288 00:10:47,951 --> 00:10:50,171 I can't wait to call all my friends and tell them. 289 00:10:50,258 --> 00:10:51,955 It's nothing. No, Dad. 290 00:10:52,042 --> 00:10:53,696 You made me the happiest boy in the world. 291 00:10:53,783 --> 00:10:56,743 You know, I always had a dream... 292 00:10:56,830 --> 00:10:58,614 Mur? Really gotta talk. 293 00:10:58,701 --> 00:11:01,791 ...to one day pitch for the Phillies and that never happened. 294 00:11:01,878 --> 00:11:04,620 Really gotta talk. And now, with you? You never know. 295 00:11:04,707 --> 00:11:06,796 We don't know, do we? 296 00:11:06,883 --> 00:11:08,885 And that's why I'm here. 297 00:11:08,972 --> 00:11:11,409 I have some information that suggests we know more than we think we do... 298 00:11:11,496 --> 00:11:12,889 Oh, God, I see Murray tears. 299 00:11:12,976 --> 00:11:14,108 I can't help it! 300 00:11:14,195 --> 00:11:16,501 No, don't you cry. If you cry, I'll cry. 301 00:11:16,588 --> 00:11:19,417 I'm just so damn proud. 302 00:11:19,504 --> 00:11:21,681 You know what? Talk to your mom. Let me get my bearings. 303 00:11:21,768 --> 00:11:23,900 I... I just... 304 00:11:23,987 --> 00:11:25,206 I wanted to tell Barry, uh... 305 00:11:28,426 --> 00:11:29,297 Don't pitch. 306 00:11:31,168 --> 00:11:32,648 Did you just call me a dumb bitch? 307 00:11:32,735 --> 00:11:34,911 No, I said "don't pitch." 308 00:11:34,998 --> 00:11:36,913 What? That's even worse! 309 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:38,132 Look, I spoke to Coach Mellor. 310 00:11:38,219 --> 00:11:40,134 He said the most likely outcome here 311 00:11:40,221 --> 00:11:42,484 is that you'll be a city-wide pariah. 312 00:11:42,571 --> 00:11:44,573 The fish that have teeth? Yes! 313 00:11:44,660 --> 00:11:45,966 They're the sharks of the river. 314 00:11:46,053 --> 00:11:47,489 Not "piranha," Barry. 315 00:11:47,576 --> 00:11:49,534 I'm saying you'll be a laughing stock. 316 00:11:49,621 --> 00:11:52,929 Wow! This is just so typical of you. 317 00:11:53,016 --> 00:11:56,019 Beverly Goldberg, always stepping on her kids' dreams. 318 00:11:56,106 --> 00:11:58,543 No, I do the opposite! Everyone knows that! 319 00:11:58,630 --> 00:12:00,067 Murray, back me up here. 320 00:12:00,154 --> 00:12:02,460 I have to side with Bar on this one. 321 00:12:02,547 --> 00:12:05,072 You know, if I don't support his talent, 322 00:12:05,159 --> 00:12:06,682 then I have failed as a father. 323 00:12:06,769 --> 00:12:08,553 No! That's the thing that I say. 324 00:12:08,640 --> 00:12:10,468 "I failed as a mother." 325 00:12:10,555 --> 00:12:12,122 You said it, not me. 326 00:12:14,124 --> 00:12:16,692 What's up, Manhattan? We are The Tangles! 327 00:12:16,779 --> 00:12:19,303 Whoo! I'm dating the lead singer and I took a bus up here 328 00:12:19,390 --> 00:12:22,089 at the drop of a hat 'cause I wanted to be supportive! 329 00:12:22,176 --> 00:12:23,873 We're gonna play now. I love you. 330 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:25,788 A-two, three, four! 331 00:12:27,442 --> 00:12:29,096 ♪ I'm out here livin' on my own 332 00:12:29,183 --> 00:12:30,619 ♪ And it's the dream 333 00:12:32,708 --> 00:12:36,886 ♪ Nobody screaming at me to keep my bedroom clean 334 00:12:36,973 --> 00:12:39,367 ADULT ADAM: With that, The Tangles unleashed their hit single. 335 00:12:39,454 --> 00:12:41,543 It was catchy, it was rocking, 336 00:12:41,630 --> 00:12:43,632 and it was already a Joan Jett song. 337 00:12:43,719 --> 00:12:46,243 ♪ I enjoy rockin' out 338 00:12:46,330 --> 00:12:48,724 ♪ So put another tape in the boom box, baby 339 00:12:48,811 --> 00:12:51,248 ♪ I enjoy rockin' out 340 00:12:51,335 --> 00:12:54,034 ♪ So let's go to Sam Goody and buy a CD ♪ 341 00:12:54,121 --> 00:12:55,818 You gotta stop. 342 00:12:55,905 --> 00:12:57,602 Is it 'cause we're too good? 343 00:12:57,689 --> 00:12:59,430 Are you gonna sign us right here in the middle of the song? 344 00:12:59,517 --> 00:13:01,955 No. This club has a strict policy. 345 00:13:02,042 --> 00:13:03,565 No cover bands. What? 346 00:13:03,652 --> 00:13:06,263 But this is a totally original song that we wrote ourselves. 347 00:13:06,350 --> 00:13:08,613 Uh, babe. You know I totally love everything you do, 348 00:13:08,700 --> 00:13:10,137 but that was clearly I Love Rock n' Roll. 349 00:13:10,224 --> 00:13:12,356 No way! That songs goes... 350 00:13:12,443 --> 00:13:14,532 ♪ I love rock 'n' roll 351 00:13:14,619 --> 00:13:16,708 ♪ So put another dime in the jukebox, baby ♪ 352 00:13:16,796 --> 00:13:18,188 Ours goes... 353 00:13:18,275 --> 00:13:20,364 ♪ I enjoy rockin' out 354 00:13:20,451 --> 00:13:22,453 ♪ So put another tape in the boom... ♪ 355 00:13:22,540 --> 00:13:24,978 Oh, wow. We ripped off Joan Jett. 356 00:13:25,065 --> 00:13:27,458 Yeah. That's why it sounded so familiar. 357 00:13:27,545 --> 00:13:29,765 Okay, well... 358 00:13:29,852 --> 00:13:31,593 That happens, but you know what? 359 00:13:31,680 --> 00:13:33,551 We promise, there is no band 360 00:13:33,638 --> 00:13:36,076 as groundbreaking as The Tangles.I agree. 361 00:13:36,163 --> 00:13:37,381 Now that you say it out loud, 362 00:13:37,468 --> 00:13:38,992 our name sounds a lot like The Bangles. 363 00:13:39,079 --> 00:13:40,776 Also true. ERICA: Okay. 364 00:13:40,863 --> 00:13:44,345 Well, aside from ripping off our song and name, 365 00:13:44,432 --> 00:13:46,564 our style and look is totally original. 366 00:13:46,651 --> 00:13:49,393 You do realize that you're all dressed like Madonna, right? 367 00:13:49,480 --> 00:13:51,831 You're supposed to be on our side, Uncle Louie! 368 00:13:51,918 --> 00:13:53,180 Just play something else. 369 00:13:53,267 --> 00:13:56,313 Stop pressuring us. I am freaking out. 370 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:58,620 Okay, don't freak out. We got this, girls. 371 00:13:58,707 --> 00:14:00,187 Two, three, four. 372 00:14:02,189 --> 00:14:03,059 We got nothin'. 373 00:14:04,060 --> 00:14:05,322 I love you. 374 00:14:05,409 --> 00:14:06,758 ADULT ADAM: As The Tangles flamed out, 375 00:14:06,846 --> 00:14:09,109 my brother's baseball career was heating up 376 00:14:09,196 --> 00:14:12,112 and that meant locking down the perfect look for his Topps trading card. 377 00:14:12,199 --> 00:14:14,027 But not everyone around him was stoking the flames. 378 00:14:14,114 --> 00:14:15,680 Whatcha boys doing? 379 00:14:15,767 --> 00:14:19,162 We're working on some poses for our rookie baseball card. 380 00:14:19,249 --> 00:14:21,251 I like the stance. Very rugged. 381 00:14:21,338 --> 00:14:23,514 Bup, bup, only people who believe in me 382 00:14:23,601 --> 00:14:26,213 are allowed to comment on how rugged this stance is. 383 00:14:26,300 --> 00:14:29,085 About that. I'm sorry I panicked. 384 00:14:29,172 --> 00:14:30,870 Of course I believe in you, boopie. 385 00:14:30,957 --> 00:14:34,830 In fact, I bought you some balls so Mama can see that arm cannon. 386 00:14:34,917 --> 00:14:36,701 All right, 17. Go get your glove. 387 00:14:36,788 --> 00:14:38,660 Wow, we haven't had a game of catch 388 00:14:38,747 --> 00:14:40,444 since I got kicked out of t-ball for throwing the bat. 389 00:14:40,531 --> 00:14:43,447 Ooh! You put some hot sauce on that one. 390 00:14:43,534 --> 00:14:45,797 Here comes some cheese with extra hot sauce. 391 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:47,669 See, Bevy? Kid's a natural. 392 00:14:47,756 --> 00:14:49,671 He really is. 393 00:14:49,758 --> 00:14:52,892 You know, I cannot wait to watch you pitch from 60 feet, 6 inches. 394 00:14:52,979 --> 00:14:54,676 Why would we do that? 395 00:14:54,763 --> 00:14:58,071 'Cause that's how far the mound is from home plate. 396 00:14:58,158 --> 00:15:00,334 I... I thought they just threw from where it feels right. 397 00:15:00,421 --> 00:15:02,031 Come on. You got this. Back it up. 398 00:15:03,424 --> 00:15:06,209 Okay. 399 00:15:06,296 --> 00:15:07,080 Go back a little further, schmoopie. 400 00:15:09,038 --> 00:15:10,170 Okay, halfway there. 401 00:15:11,388 --> 00:15:13,782 Ah, keep going. Almost there. 402 00:15:13,869 --> 00:15:14,914 And stop. 403 00:15:16,828 --> 00:15:19,092 Oh, I forgot I marked it with tape. 404 00:15:19,179 --> 00:15:20,571 Anyway, let 'er rip! 405 00:15:22,225 --> 00:15:24,880 Man, looks closer on TV! 406 00:15:24,967 --> 00:15:27,187 You got this, 17! Smoke it in here! Let's go! 407 00:15:29,841 --> 00:15:31,931 Oop. 408 00:15:32,018 --> 00:15:35,021 It's got the height! I just need control! 409 00:15:35,108 --> 00:15:38,459 Just a warm-up. Are you sure it's this far? 410 00:15:38,546 --> 00:15:41,636 Kind of seems like it'd be very taxing on a pitcher's arm! 411 00:15:41,723 --> 00:15:44,160 No, that's right. I looked it up in the library. 412 00:15:44,247 --> 00:15:45,379 Okay. 413 00:15:45,466 --> 00:15:47,424 Here comes the heat for real this time. 414 00:15:47,511 --> 00:15:49,209 ♪♪ 415 00:15:55,519 --> 00:15:56,999 This is bad. Yes, it is. 416 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,784 Whoo! 417 00:15:59,871 --> 00:16:02,135 When I throw, I feel God's power! 418 00:16:03,266 --> 00:16:04,920 We can't let him do this. 419 00:16:05,007 --> 00:16:06,356 We're Ooh. 420 00:16:06,443 --> 00:16:07,618 ADULT ADAM: My dad finally saw the light. 421 00:16:07,705 --> 00:16:10,970 As for The Tangles, they were facing their dark future. 422 00:16:11,057 --> 00:16:12,058 I don't know what's worse. 423 00:16:12,145 --> 00:16:13,407 The fact that we bombed so hard 424 00:16:13,494 --> 00:16:15,148 or the fact that we blew all our money on merch. 425 00:16:15,235 --> 00:16:18,064 Way to make a splash, rock stars! 426 00:16:18,151 --> 00:16:20,588 Geoff, I love you, but please don't try to spin this disaster. 427 00:16:20,675 --> 00:16:21,981 Okay, so you got a little ambitious, 428 00:16:22,068 --> 00:16:23,460 but forget about the merch. 429 00:16:23,547 --> 00:16:25,636 At the end of the day, you're still in college 430 00:16:25,723 --> 00:16:27,769 with a roof over your head and food in your tummy. 431 00:16:27,856 --> 00:16:29,249 I cashed in my meal plan. 432 00:16:29,336 --> 00:16:31,555 Uh-huh, that makes sense, but why would you do that? 433 00:16:31,642 --> 00:16:33,862 But it's fine because it's all about the sacrifice. 434 00:16:33,949 --> 00:16:35,255 Just ask The Beatles. 435 00:16:35,342 --> 00:16:37,170 We failed out, which at the time made sense 436 00:16:37,257 --> 00:16:38,562 because we were gonna be rock stars. 437 00:16:38,649 --> 00:16:40,173 Say what now? 438 00:16:42,088 --> 00:16:45,004 LAINEY: And... Someone stole the van. 439 00:16:45,091 --> 00:16:46,483 We are not good at this. 440 00:16:49,530 --> 00:16:51,706 ADULT ADAM: My dad was desperate to protect Barry, 441 00:16:51,793 --> 00:16:53,969 so he turned to a seasoned athletic scrub, me. 442 00:16:54,056 --> 00:16:55,710 Hey, pal. Looking spry. 443 00:16:55,797 --> 00:16:56,885 It's a Power Pad. 444 00:16:56,972 --> 00:16:58,626 Look at my son, the sports nut. 445 00:16:58,713 --> 00:17:00,541 It's more like tap-dancing than sports. 446 00:17:00,628 --> 00:17:03,457 So it's settled. You're gonna take the pitch from Barry. 447 00:17:03,544 --> 00:17:05,198 Good talking to you, pal. 448 00:17:05,285 --> 00:17:06,677 Whoa! Stop! 449 00:17:06,764 --> 00:17:09,680 Wha... I... I can't throw an actual ball in public. 450 00:17:09,767 --> 00:17:11,900 Come on. It's the opportunity of a lifetime. 451 00:17:11,987 --> 00:17:13,989 An opportunity of a lifetime I don't want. 452 00:17:14,076 --> 00:17:16,035 Mom, help me out! 453 00:17:16,122 --> 00:17:18,689 Don't make me do this opportunity of a lifetime, please. 454 00:17:18,776 --> 00:17:20,865 So help me, if you don't take this opportunity of a lifetime, 455 00:17:20,952 --> 00:17:22,128 I will ground you. 456 00:17:22,215 --> 00:17:23,999 Okay, I cannot stand by 457 00:17:24,086 --> 00:17:27,220 and let this opportunity of a lifetime tear this family apart. 458 00:17:27,307 --> 00:17:28,917 Let's just give this godforsaken 459 00:17:29,004 --> 00:17:30,527 opportunity of a lifetime back. 460 00:17:30,614 --> 00:17:32,399 You can't just give it back. 461 00:17:32,486 --> 00:17:34,662 It's the opportunity of a lifetime. 462 00:17:34,749 --> 00:17:38,057 Opportunity of a lifetime? I'm intrigued. 463 00:17:38,144 --> 00:17:40,668 Great. Al will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies game. 464 00:17:40,755 --> 00:17:44,802 Oh, God, no. What kind of a ferkokte opportunity is this? 465 00:17:44,889 --> 00:17:47,240 Barry, you like baseball. 466 00:17:47,327 --> 00:17:50,634 Have I got an opportunity of a lifetime for you. 467 00:17:50,721 --> 00:17:53,985 Are you trying to give away my opportunity of a lifetime? 468 00:17:54,073 --> 00:17:55,552 Come on, Bar. 469 00:17:55,639 --> 00:17:58,512 We both know all that stuff was just talk. 470 00:17:58,599 --> 00:17:59,730 But I promised I'd make you proud. 471 00:17:59,817 --> 00:18:01,689 I just don't want to see you get hurt. 472 00:18:03,125 --> 00:18:04,213 Too late. 473 00:18:04,300 --> 00:18:06,302 ♪♪ 474 00:18:09,653 --> 00:18:11,742 You know, even though we totally bombed 475 00:18:11,829 --> 00:18:15,616 and threw away our futures and have no money to get home, 476 00:18:15,703 --> 00:18:17,313 these past few days have been the most fun 477 00:18:17,400 --> 00:18:19,010 that I've had since going to college. 478 00:18:19,098 --> 00:18:20,403 It really was like the old days, huh? 479 00:18:20,490 --> 00:18:22,275 Totally... If I were there. 480 00:18:24,059 --> 00:18:25,104 Oh. Oh, I'm not... 481 00:18:25,191 --> 00:18:27,280 No, you are. I mean, we are. 482 00:18:29,369 --> 00:18:31,110 Be generous if you like what you hear. 483 00:18:31,197 --> 00:18:35,201 ♪ Beat was going strong, playing my favorite song 484 00:18:35,288 --> 00:18:36,463 What are you doing? 485 00:18:36,550 --> 00:18:37,812 Getting us home. 486 00:18:37,899 --> 00:18:39,335 ♪ I could tell it wouldn't be long 487 00:18:39,422 --> 00:18:42,338 ♪ Till he was with me, yeah, me 488 00:18:42,425 --> 00:18:45,602 ♪ Singing I love rock 'n' roll 489 00:18:45,689 --> 00:18:47,952 ♪ So put another dime in the jukebox, baby 490 00:18:48,039 --> 00:18:50,303 ♪ I love rock 'n' roll ♪ 491 00:18:50,390 --> 00:18:52,827 ♪ So come and take your time and dance with me 492 00:18:52,914 --> 00:18:54,916 ♪♪ 493 00:18:55,003 --> 00:18:56,526 What are you doing? 494 00:18:56,613 --> 00:18:58,267 Just getting rid of this old junk. 495 00:18:58,354 --> 00:19:00,922 Old junk? The Philly Phanatic? 496 00:19:01,009 --> 00:19:02,532 You used to take this with you everywhere. 497 00:19:02,619 --> 00:19:04,621 I was a dumb kid back then. 498 00:19:04,708 --> 00:19:06,841 You do realize that if you throw out the pitch, 499 00:19:06,928 --> 00:19:09,452 you'll meet this goofy green bastard in person. 500 00:19:09,539 --> 00:19:10,801 Come on, we all saw what happens 501 00:19:10,888 --> 00:19:12,020 when I try to throw the heat. 502 00:19:12,107 --> 00:19:14,805 Look, it's my fault. 503 00:19:14,892 --> 00:19:17,286 This whole baseball thing made me feel like a kid again and... 504 00:19:18,896 --> 00:19:22,596 It was... It was great. 505 00:19:22,683 --> 00:19:26,948 I was living through my boy, but I took it too far. 506 00:19:27,035 --> 00:19:29,255 Oh, hey. I was just walking by. 507 00:19:29,342 --> 00:19:31,213 Whatcha guys talking about? 508 00:19:31,300 --> 00:19:32,736 How Dad believed in me too much 509 00:19:32,823 --> 00:19:34,608 and you didn't believe in me at all. 510 00:19:34,695 --> 00:19:38,264 Well, that was a shocking change of pace, and I'm sorry. 511 00:19:38,351 --> 00:19:40,266 But the truth is, it doesn't matter 512 00:19:40,353 --> 00:19:41,745 how we feel about the pitch. 513 00:19:41,832 --> 00:19:44,226 What matters is that you go for it. 514 00:19:44,313 --> 00:19:46,185 Just toss the ball around and have fun. 515 00:19:46,968 --> 00:19:49,362 Now that I can do. 516 00:19:49,449 --> 00:19:53,409 ADULT ADAM: Turns out, that pitchwas the opportunity of a lifetime. 517 00:19:53,496 --> 00:19:55,063 It wouldn't make Barry a Philly, 518 00:19:55,150 --> 00:19:58,284 but it did get him playing catch with my dad again. 519 00:19:58,371 --> 00:20:01,287 ♪ I love rock 'n' roll 520 00:20:01,374 --> 00:20:03,593 ♪ So put another dime in the jukebox, baby 521 00:20:03,680 --> 00:20:06,466 ♪ I love rock 'n' roll 522 00:20:06,553 --> 00:20:08,424 ♪ So come on, take the time and dance with me 523 00:20:08,511 --> 00:20:10,121 I'm gonna make you proud, Dad. 524 00:20:10,209 --> 00:20:12,123 You already have. 525 00:20:12,211 --> 00:20:15,126 ADULT ADAM: Sure, I had one of those dads who wasn't much of a dreamer, 526 00:20:15,214 --> 00:20:18,478 but thanks to my brother, for one night, he got to be. 527 00:20:18,565 --> 00:20:21,698 There it is. He lobbed it right in there. 528 00:20:21,785 --> 00:20:24,527 He was so good! Oh, he's a natural! 529 00:20:24,614 --> 00:20:26,137 He didn't even throw from the mound. 530 00:20:26,225 --> 00:20:27,835 They're gonna sign him! 531 00:20:27,922 --> 00:20:29,532 They're gonna sign my baby! 532 00:20:29,619 --> 00:20:30,881 Just let her have this. 533 00:20:30,968 --> 00:20:33,144 He's a pro all right! Yes! 534 00:20:33,232 --> 00:20:36,278 ♪ So come on, take your time and dance with me 535 00:20:36,365 --> 00:20:39,107 Wow, this seems like more than enough money for you to get back to school. 536 00:20:39,194 --> 00:20:41,327 Oh, I'm not going back. 537 00:20:41,414 --> 00:20:43,851 This right here? This is what I want to do. 538 00:20:43,938 --> 00:20:45,896 Well, you're not doing it alone.Screw it! I'm in! 539 00:20:48,682 --> 00:20:50,945 ♪ I love rock 'n' roll ♪ 540 00:20:51,032 --> 00:20:52,990 ADULT ADAM: It was official. 541 00:20:53,077 --> 00:20:55,558 Erica was dropping out to chase her rock 'n' roll fantasies. 542 00:20:55,645 --> 00:20:57,212 That's the thing about dreaming big. 543 00:20:57,299 --> 00:20:59,562 If you believe just enough, 544 00:20:59,649 --> 00:21:01,260 you can make anything a reality. 545 00:21:07,614 --> 00:21:11,879 ANNOUNCER: Throwing out a ceremonial first ball is Barry Goldberg. 546 00:21:11,966 --> 00:21:13,794 MAN 1: Can you imagine, though, growing up here 547 00:21:13,881 --> 00:21:15,970 and you get to throw out a first pitch?MAN 2: No question. 548 00:21:16,057 --> 00:21:19,190 ANNOUNCER: From the Philadelphia Phillies, Michael Schmidt! 549 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:20,888 MAN 1: You're throwing out a first pitch 550 00:21:20,975 --> 00:21:23,064 to the greatest Philly that ever lived.MAN 2: Yeah. 551 00:21:23,151 --> 00:21:25,196 I think the greatest thing about that first pitch is Barry saying, 552 00:21:25,284 --> 00:21:26,720 "That's Mike Schmidt." 553 00:21:28,199 --> 00:21:29,505 MAN 1: I tell you what, give him credit, too. 554 00:21:29,592 --> 00:21:30,680 He threw a strike. Yeah.