ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. INT. SHAPIRO/WEST - DAY

George sighs at Zmuda.

		GEORGE
	I'm worried about Andy.  His stress
	level is affecting his work. George stares.  He thinks, then opens the "KAUFMAN" door.

Andy is inside alone, gathering his things.  He's pleasantly
surprised to see George. BOOKER
	Mr. Shapiro, this is Gene Knight, up
	at Harrah's Tahoe.  We'd like to
	book Andy Kaufman for our showroom. INT. SHAPIRO/WEST - DAY

George jumps from his desk.  Andy is walking in. George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." ZMUDA
	Hey Andy, good show.

		ANDY
	Oh George, this is Bob Zmuda.  Bob
	and I have been buddies for years. George is yelling at Andy and Zmuda.  They are seated on his
couch, heads bowed in shame. George and Zmuda glance skeptically at each other.  Hmm...
Confused, George leans in to Andy. George hands him a BUSINESS CARD.  Andy reads it -- then his
eyes pop.  He DROPS the accent.

		ANDY
	Mr. Shapiro, it's an honor!! George winces.

		GEORGE
	Look -- I gotta be clear with you.
	Tony Clifton is NOT Andy Kaufman. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. Andy laughs.

					  CUT TO:

INT. SHAPIRO/WEST - DAY Andy, George and Zmuda watch.  Andy's face is enthralled
like a kid. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. George starts hyperventilating.  Shaking, he tries to sit
himself down.  Andy enters, beaming.  George is amazed. In the b.g., George suddenly enters.  He looks around the
market, then spots Andy.  He feverishly runs up.
		   GEORGE
	Andy! The Improv, the biggest comedy club around.  People are
lined up, waiting.  The man strides up -- GEORGE SHAPIRO, a GEORGE
	Andy, do you realize you don't do
	comedy anymore?  Where's that sweet
	guy who used to do ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter...
BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! Andy is hilarious.  The crowd HOWLS with laughter.

MONTAGE - TAXI The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. Bleachers are full.  They're now filming TAXI (the same
scene as earlier).  On cue, Andy enters as LATKA -- wide-
eyed, endearing, in mechanic's overalls. ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... In quick succession, a series of Andy's best Latka moments.
He's beloved.  The applause grows louder, louder, LOUDER...

INT. TAXI SET, BACKSTAGE - DAY ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. INT. TAXI SET, ANDY'S DRESSING ROOM - DAY

Andy is meditating.  He's tranquil, at total inner peace. ANDY
	Well thank you very much...!

					  CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET - DAY Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. ED
	I'M NOT IN!

		SECRETARY
	Well, um... it's Andy Kaufman... in New Mexico where Andy Kaufman
	died."
		(beat)
	I'm going to have to ask you to
	leave. TAXI curtain calls.  The whole cast takes bows, then runs
offstage.  Everyone is grinning -- except Andy.

He soberly strolls up to Zmuda. George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." INT. BEAT UP TAXI, PHILIPPINES - DAY

Andy, Lynne, and Zmuda ride through the impoverished city.

Andy stares in amazement. Andy sighs, opens the script, and starts scanning the pages
like a speedreader.

INT. TAXI SET - LATER THAT DAY MANAGER
	The comedy stylings of Andy Kaufman,
	Ladies and Gentlemen! The Taxi cast are flustered.

		CAROL KANE
	Why are people leaving?  The
	curtain's gonna open.  Andy's gonna
	come out... I know it! GEORGE (V.O.)
	Andy... it's me.  I've got some
	crummy news.
		(long beat)
	Taxi's been canceled.

Silence.
You -- you know damn straight who it
	is.  Tony Clifton!  A name to
	respect.  A name to fear.
		(beat) Tony Clifton grabs the microphone. Disappointed beat.  The booker thinks.

		BOOKER (O.S.) (cont'd)
	What about Tony Clifton? ANDY
	Tony Clifton.

		GEORGE
		(beat)
	You know Tony doesn't have that kind
	of money. GEORGE
	Tony Clifton.

		NETWORK GUY #1
	Who is he?! ANDY (O.S.)
	Hi George!

		GEORGE
	Eh, hi, Andy.  Look, this Tony
	Clifton... is he performing
	anywhere? ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
	Ladies and Gentlemen!  Please put
	your hands together for... Tony
	Clifton! A small SPOT appears -- on a peach tuxedo.  The light grows
bigger, bigger... the tension magnifying... people
gasping... our view widening... until Tony Clifton is
revealed onstage! George winces.

		GEORGE
	Look -- I gotta be clear with you.
	Tony Clifton is NOT Andy Kaufman. insiders.  They see Tony Clifton,
	and they say, "Ah, that's really
	Andy Kaufman."  But that spoils it. SECRETARY (O.S.)
	Tony Clifton on the phone!

		GEORGE
	Who? The band starts playing lounge standard "VOLARE".  And then,
obnoxious TONY CLIFTON swaggers out.  Tony has a rubbery GEORGE
		(startled)
	Really?!  You want Tony Clifton to
	headline Harrah's Tahoe?? INT. HARRAH'S, CLIFTON'S DRESSING ROOM - NIGHT

and inside, taking off the rubber Tony makeup, is Zmuda. Tony stops, smirks at the audience, and sucks on a
cigarette.  He blows smoke rings at them.

		TONY CLIFTON
	Heh-heh.  How ya all doin'? BOOKER (O.S.)
	Why's that?  You said over and over
	and over, Tony Clifton is not Andy
	Kaufman -- He points.  His friend turns -- and gasps.

AT THE COMEDY STORE - The marquee says "TONY CLIFTON: LIVE!" George is skeptical.

		ANNOUNCER (V.O.) (cont'd)
	Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr.
	Entertainment... TONY CLIFTON! GEORGE
		(stunned)
	Who is this?
		TONY CLIFTON (V.O.) ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
	And now!  A man who needs no
	introduction... TONY CLIFTON!
LAWLER
	YEAH?!  Well I got news for you,
	Andy Kaufman!  Wrestling is a ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... ANDY (cont'd)
	But when it comes to wrestling,
	forget it!  If there's a woman that MAN
	STOP IT!  This woman's a FAKE!
	She's nothing but Kaufman's
	girlfriend!

Andy and Lynne are startled. Andy and Jerry Lawler are on DAVID LETTERMAN'S show.  Andy
is pallid, hair shaggy, in a neckbrace and tweed jacket.
Husky Lawler wears loud red pants and gold chains. Screeching JEERS and CATCALLS.  Down front... Lynne jumps
up.

		LYNNE
	Look here, Andy Kaufman!  I'll take
	you on -- SISSY! ANDY
		(calm)
	No no no, it's not sex!  I mean --
	it can lead to sex... but really,
	it's just wrestling. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. She grabs Andy's arm and forces him down.  People CHEER.
His torso hits the mat.  LOUDER CHEERS.  But suddenly he WHUMP!  She's down.  Andy has trained for this.

Zmuda gets on his knees, watching, trying to look official.
Lynne struggles and slithers away. ANDY
	Do you wanna wrestle?  It's a good
	way of breaking the ice.
		(pause)
	That instant physical intimacy
	really brings two people together. CHEERS)
	So if Kaufman wants to tangle, I've
	brought a real wrestler!  She's JERRY LAWLER
	Alright, buddy...
		(choked up)
	Stay good.

Andy and Jerry hug. ANNOUNCER
	And now!  The MAIN EVENT of the
	evening!  The match you've been
	waiting for: The King Jerry Lawler,
	versus Hollywood Andy Kaufman! It's over.  But Andy stays on her, shaking his ass, leering
rudely.  Jerry Lawler yells from the corner.

		LAWLER
	Alright, you won.  GET OFF HER! ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. needy, unsettling cuteness.  His hair is slicked-down, and
he wears the "FRIENDLY WORLD" costume from the Andy Kaufman
special. BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman!
ZMUDA
	Hey Andy, good show.

		ANDY
	Oh George, this is Bob Zmuda.  Bob
	and I have been buddies for years. In the crowd, we pass face after face -- smiling...
frowning... intrigued... confused... until we settle on a
man in the very last row.

Bob Zmuda. Andy's face drops.  He realizes Zmuda's right. Zmuda angrily packs Andy's bags.  Zmuda is seething.

But Andy is strangely calm and unaffected. ZMUDA
	"Was this in actuality Andy Kaufman?
	And if it was Andy Kaufman, is Andy
	Kaufman crazy?" GEORGE
	Yeah?  Well tell that to the poor
	schlub who you humiliated!

Beat -- then Bob strolls over.  His real name is BOB ZMUDA. ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... Andy, George and Zmuda watch.  Andy's face is enthralled
like a kid. The audience is embarrassed.

A frazzled confusion, then Andy drops the accent.  He glares
at Zmuda.

		ANDY
	Sir, do you have a problem? ANDY
	This is great!  It makes Tony REAL -
	- three-dimensional!  It's very good
	for his career.

Zmuda reads one paragraph. MADAM
		(mocking)
	What're you talking about?  Andy
	comes here almost every weekend.

Zmuda's jaw drops, stupefied. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! Andy and Lynne stand in the ring.  She scornfully watches
him preen about.  Zmuda is in a referee's uniform. All heads turn.  A long pause.

Then -- Andy stiffly speaks.

		ANDY
	I have cancer.

Beat.  Zmuda nods. WHUMP!  She's down.  Andy has trained for this.

Zmuda gets on his knees, watching, trying to look official.
Lynne struggles and slithers away. George and Zmuda glance skeptically at each other.  Hmm...
Confused, George leans in to Andy. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. MANAGER
	The comedy stylings of Andy Kaufman,
	Ladies and Gentlemen!
REPORTER #1
	I'm working on a great cover story:
	I've got a guy in the lab at Cedars.
	He says Andy Kaufman is dying of
	lung cancer. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... All heads turn.  A long pause.

Then -- Andy stiffly speaks.

		ANDY
	I have cancer.

Beat.  Zmuda nods. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's The sun is setting, purple and orange over the hills.  Andy
and George lie on chaise lounges, serenely staring out.
Andy has a blank look on his face, and has lost more weight.
He is a shadow of himself. ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. in New Mexico where Andy Kaufman
	died."
		(beat)
	I'm going to have to ask you to
	leave. BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! ANDY
	No, it's true.  I have lung cancer.

		GEORGE
	That's ridiculous.  You don't even
	smoke. going, "Poor Andy, he's really
	sick."  So he chose lung cancer,
	because he WANTS us to be scratching A room with soft lighting and billowing curtains.  A New Age
HEALER is laying crystals upon Andy's body.

Andy COUGHS.  His hat is off, revealing he's bald. ANDY
	Yeah!  He's a psychic surgeon in the
	Philippines, and he's amazing!  He
	rubs you and sucks the disease right
	out! ED
	I'M NOT IN!

		SECRETARY
	Well, um... it's Andy Kaufman... George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." Standing in a nonexistent set is ANDY KAUFMAN, looking a bit
nervous.  Wide-eyed, tentative, he stares at us with a The doctor says he's a goner.
		(rousing himself)
	But Tony's built like a mule!  Andy
Andy and Jerry Lawler are on DAVID LETTERMAN'S show.  Andy
is pallid, hair shaggy, in a neckbrace and tweed jacket.
Husky Lawler wears loud red pants and gold chains. ANNOUNCER
	And now!  The MAIN EVENT of the
	evening!  The match you've been
	waiting for: The King Jerry Lawler,
	versus Hollywood Andy Kaufman! Crazed, Andy looks down at Dave's coffee cup.  Uh-oh.
Suddenly, Andy grabs the coffee and DUMPS it on Lawler! LAWLER
	YEAH?!  Well I got news for you,
	Andy Kaufman!  Wrestling is a Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... Lawler hesitates -- then suddenly climbs in the ring and
lifts Andy off!  Lawler angrily PUSHES Andy down.

Andy is flabbergasted. George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." JERRY LAWLER
	Alright, buddy...
		(choked up)
	Stay good.

Andy and Jerry hug. ANDY (cont'd)
	I'M SICK AND TIRED OF THIS SHIT!

Lawler freezes in his seat.  Letterman hides behind his
desk. ANDY (cont'd)
	I'M SICK AND TIRED OF THIS SHIT!

Lawler freezes in his seat.  Letterman hides behind his
desk. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. Screeching JEERS and CATCALLS.  Down front... Lynne jumps
up.

		LYNNE
	Look here, Andy Kaufman!  I'll take
	you on -- SISSY! Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! ANDY
		(losing it)
	And you're just poor white trash!

Lawler's had enough.  Enraged, he wildly stands and SLAPS
Andy. ANDY
		(losing it)
	And you're just poor white trash!

Lawler's had enough.  Enraged, he wildly stands and SLAPS
Andy. ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. That's it.  The crowd goes NUTS.  Jerry Lawler races over
and snatches the mike, trying to maintain his dignity.
Andy and Jerry Lawler are on DAVID LETTERMAN'S show.  Andy
is pallid, hair shaggy, in a neckbrace and tweed jacket.
Husky Lawler wears loud red pants and gold chains. JERRY LAWLER
	Alright, buddy...
		(choked up)
	Stay good.

Andy and Jerry hug. That's it.  The crowd goes NUTS.  Jerry Lawler races over
and snatches the mike, trying to maintain his dignity. ANNOUNCER
	And now!  The MAIN EVENT of the
	evening!  The match you've been
	waiting for: The King Jerry Lawler,
	versus Hollywood Andy Kaufman! LAWLER
	I'm Jerry Lawler, the KING of
	Memphis wrestling!!
		(this gets HUGE Lawler hesitates -- then suddenly climbs in the ring and
lifts Andy off!  Lawler angrily PUSHES Andy down.

Andy is flabbergasted. The coliseum SCREAMS with excitement.  People POUND their
seats.  The roar is deafening.  Lawler gleams cockily.
Lynne looks worriedly at Andy -- he's concerned. We WIDEN...

And the other person is JERRY LAWLER.  He feels bad. LAWLER
	YEAH?!  Well I got news for you,
	Andy Kaufman!  Wrestling is a As promised, Lawler doesn't move.  So Andy crosses over and
grabs Lawler's head!  Andy grins triumphantly.  He squeezes
his arms tight, muscles flexing, riding high on this moment. Andy is splayed unconscious.

Raging Lawler promenades around the ring, arms over his
head.  The crowd SHOUTS CRAZILY, rooting him on. Andy storms over, out-of-control.  From a safe distance, he
starts SCREAMING at Lawler. Andy storms over, out-of-control.  From a safe distance, he
starts SCREAMING at Lawler. Raging Lawler promenades around the ring, arms over his
head.  The crowd SHOUTS CRAZILY, rooting him on.

Lynne runs to the ropes, SCREAMING for help. audience.  So I got him on Letterman
	tonight.  He's gonna apologize to
	Jerry Lawler, then repent for all Andy lies on the mat, unmoving.  Lawler doesn't care.  He
picks up Andy's prone body and grips it upside-down.  Janice
covers her eyes.  Stanley is worried. JERRY LAWLER
	That's fine.  But I wouldn't have
	traded it for anything...
		(poignant) LAWLER (cont'd)
	Look... if you get in here, I'll
	give you a free headlock.

Lawler leans down and offers his neck. ANDY
		(losing it)
	And you're just poor white trash!

Lawler's had enough.  Enraged, he wildly stands and SLAPS
Andy. ANDY
		(losing it)
	And you're just poor white trash!

Lawler's had enough.  Enraged, he wildly stands and SLAPS
Andy.
ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... A marquee says "TEXAS A&M PRESENTS - ANDY KAUFMAN"

Inside, a ROAR of APPLAUSE surges. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! A dressy NEW YORK CROWD pushes into Carnegie Hall.  The
marquee says "ANDY KAUFMAN."

INT. CARNEGIE HALL - LATER THAT NIGHT Standing in a nonexistent set is ANDY KAUFMAN, looking a bit
nervous.  Wide-eyed, tentative, he stares at us with a The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. ANDY
		(bright)
	I've always wanted to play Carnegie
	Hall.

George is unsure if that's a joke. The crowd hopelessly breaks out LAUGHING.

ANDY laughs along.  They're all having a good time.

INT. CARNEGIE HALL - LATER THAT NIGHT Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. in New Mexico where Andy Kaufman
	died."
		(beat)
	I'm going to have to ask you to
	leave. MANAGER
	The comedy stylings of Andy Kaufman,
	Ladies and Gentlemen! Magnificent HARRAH'S dominates the skyline.  The marquee
blares "TONY CLIFTON AND ANDY KAUFMAN!"  George screeches up BOOKER
	Mr. Shapiro, this is Gene Knight, up
	at Harrah's Tahoe.  We'd like to
	book Andy Kaufman for our showroom. ANDY (cont'd)
	Yuck!

INT. LA IMPROV, SHOWROOM - LATE NIGHT GEORGE
	Andy... this is every comedian's
	dream. ED
	I'M NOT IN!

		SECRETARY
	Well, um... it's Andy Kaufman...
MANAGER
	Look -- I don't wanna seem
	insulting.  But... your act is like
	amateur hour: Singalongs...
	puppets... playing records... People light back up and start talking.  Tony ignores the
ruckus.  He starts SINGING, pinched and off-key. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. MANAGER
	Well, everyone else gets this place
	cookin'!  Pal, it's hard for me to
	move the booze when you're singin'
	"Pop Goes The Weasel." The club is empty.  At the bar, the manager cleans up.  Andy
eagerly comes over.  Offstage, his presence is soft, placid
-- his voice barely above a whisper. Tony's singing is awful.  Andy happily accompanies on
congas.  The audience doesn't know what to think.

Tony's SINGING reaches the end... aggressive and off-key. think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. Audience members start whispering.  Tony hears this -- and
drops his arms and head in despair. A pause -- but no applause.  It's dead silence.  Andy looks
out... and realizes the few audience members are asleep.

Andy shrugs, then shuffles off-stage. ANDY
	I'm not a comedian.  I have no
	talent.
		(he shrugs)
	I'm a song-and-dance man. The crowd hopelessly breaks out LAUGHING.

ANDY laughs along.  They're all having a good time.

INT. CARNEGIE HALL - LATER THAT NIGHT Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. They're all slack-jawed.  Even PAUL SHAFFER.  Trying to
cover, Paul hurriedly kicks in with a ROCKABILLY TUNE.

Andy jumps up, crazed. They're all slack-jawed.  Even PAUL SHAFFER.  Trying to
cover, Paul hurriedly kicks in with a ROCKABILLY TUNE.

Andy jumps up, crazed. Very late -- a clock says 1:15.  A YOUNG COMIC is onstage,
performing to the DOZEN audience members left. The band starts playing lounge standard "VOLARE".  And then,
obnoxious TONY CLIFTON swaggers out.  Tony has a rubbery Maynard is suddenly very confused.  The crowd laughs
nervously. Andy stands frozen, awkwardly looking at the audience.
Every time the music ends he picks up the needle and
restarts the music.  He does that as many times as the
credits require.
ANDY (AS FOREIGN MAN) (cont'd)
	And now... I would like to imitate
	the Elvis Presley. ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
	And now, Mama Roma's is proud to
	present International Singing
	Sensation... a man who has sold more
	records than Elvis and the Beatles
	combined... George strolls up.

		GEORGE
	Hey, I really enjoyed your set.

		ANDY (AS FOREIGN MAN)
	Tank you veddy much. Foreign Man chuckles pathetically.

The crowd HOWLS.  Andy's rockin'. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... And it's packed!  Andy is onstage, playing struggling,
lovable Foreign Man. MAN
	STOP IT!  This woman's a FAKE!
	She's nothing but Kaufman's
	girlfriend!

Andy and Lynne are startled. HOST
	Welcome back to Saturday Night Live!
	And now, as a special treat on our
	first show... musical guest ANDY
	KAUFMAN!!! ED
	I'M NOT IN!

		SECRETARY
	Well, um... it's Andy Kaufman... him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's The band starts playing lounge standard "VOLARE".  And then,
obnoxious TONY CLIFTON swaggers out.  Tony has a rubbery needy, unsettling cuteness.  His hair is slicked-down, and
he wears the "FRIENDLY WORLD" costume from the Andy Kaufman
special. MANAGER
	The comedy stylings of Andy Kaufman,
	Ladies and Gentlemen!
him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's George stares.  He thinks, then opens the "KAUFMAN" door.

Andy is inside alone, gathering his things.  He's pleasantly
surprised to see George. TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. Up in the control booth is -- Maynard.  He smiles strangely.

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - NIGHT The crowd CHEERS rowdily.

					  CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME Mr. Kaufman won't rehearse.
		(beat)
	Mr. Kaufman gets his own network
	Special. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. MAYNARD
	I'm gonna STRANGLE George Shapiro!

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! Standing in a nonexistent set is ANDY KAUFMAN, looking a bit
nervous.  Wide-eyed, tentative, he stares at us with a ED
	I'M NOT IN!

		SECRETARY
	Well, um... it's Andy Kaufman... Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. STUDIO PAGE
	Mr. Kaufman, do you want your mail?

Andy looks up -- and his face lights up like Christmas.

INT. ANDY'S APARTMENT - DAY INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, ANDY'S ROOM - 1957 - DAY

Andy hurries in and plops Carol down on the floor.  She
dutifully sits there, deadpan. ON THE TV - Andy speaks tenderly, lovingly to Howdy Doody.
		ANDY (ON TV)
	You know... I was once in your
think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) ANDY
	I told you, I'm not a comedian.  And
	sitcoms are the lowest form of
	entertainment: Stupid jokes and
	canned laughter. TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. GEORGE
	It's a perfect Kaufman audience.

		ZMUDA
	Yeah.  They don't know whether to be
	sad, or angry. Mr. Kaufman won't rehearse.
		(beat)
	Mr. Kaufman gets his own network
	Special. CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. Beat.  The room GROANS.

		EDITOR
	What bullshit!  No.  No more Kaufman
	stories!  He's burned us too many
	times! ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... Up in the control booth is -- Maynard.  He smiles strangely.

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - NIGHT In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. ANDY
		(soft)
	George, I hate sitcoms. George stares.  He thinks, then opens the "KAUFMAN" door.

Andy is inside alone, gathering his things.  He's pleasantly
surprised to see George. MAYNARD
	I'm gonna STRANGLE George Shapiro!

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's KAUFMAN, 40, gets out.  Still in his suit, he's a well-
meaning slave to his job -- tired, responsible. Andy's smile drops.  He freezes up.

		ANDY
	Sitcom...? Stanley sits in front of his TV.  The Fridays JINGLE and
CREDITS come on.  We hear dishes being washed in the
kitchen.
George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! SMUG COMIC
	Hi.  Um, we were supposed to have
	Andy Kaufman on our show this week - Andy and Jerry Lawler are on DAVID LETTERMAN'S show.  Andy
is pallid, hair shaggy, in a neckbrace and tweed jacket.
Husky Lawler wears loud red pants and gold chains. MANAGER
	The comedy stylings of Andy Kaufman,
	Ladies and Gentlemen! think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. Standing in a nonexistent set is ANDY KAUFMAN, looking a bit
nervous.  Wide-eyed, tentative, he stares at us with a TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? ANDY
	... Yes, it's Andy Kaufman!...
	Really! ...I got your fan letter... A marquee says "TEXAS A&M PRESENTS - ANDY KAUFMAN"

Inside, a ROAR of APPLAUSE surges. ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman. In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. HOST
	Welcome back to Saturday Night Live!
	And now, as a special treat on our
	first show... musical guest ANDY
	KAUFMAN!!! ZMUDA
	Hey Andy, good show.

		ANDY
	Oh George, this is Bob Zmuda.  Bob
	and I have been buddies for years. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. A small SPOT appears -- on a peach tuxedo.  The light grows
bigger, bigger... the tension magnifying... people
gasping... our view widening... until Tony Clifton is
revealed onstage!
The audience ROARS for the record.  Andy smiles, puts the
needle on and to everyone's horror more "Gatsby" comes out. GEORGE
	It's a perfect Kaufman audience.

		ZMUDA
	Yeah.  They don't know whether to be
	sad, or angry. In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. Beat.  The room GROANS.

		EDITOR
	What bullshit!  No.  No more Kaufman
	stories!  He's burned us too many
	times! DISSOLVE TO:

INT. COLLEGE AUDITORIUM - LATER THAT NIGHT

There are six people left in the audience.  Andy reads on. (beat)
	I prefer the fine arts.  Henceforth,
	tonight,  I'd like to grace you with
	a reading of the greatest novel ever The audience APPLAUDS enthusiastically.  Andy waits until
the applause dies and goes back to the book. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. (he cracks open the
		book)
	Chapter One.
		(he starts READING)
	"In my younger and more vulnerable The crowd CHEERS rowdily.

					  CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME Andy fiercely GRABS a small book from Zmuda.  Zmuda cringes.

INT. COLLEGE AUDITORIUM - NIGHT Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. entirely.  Tony waits, and waits, and waits... until
suddenly he turns towards the audience and SCREAMS
FURIOUSLY. Actors read the menus.  Suddenly Andy returns, a strange
grin on his face.  He's swaying on his feet.

The audience WHOOPS:  "Yeah!  All right!" PUSHY MAN
	He's never gonna start!  Kaufman
	thinks this is funny!
		(beat)
	We've paid forty bucks for a show
	that's never gonna start! think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) A slick BOOKER, sitting in a crowded office full of head
shots.  He's on the phone.  He's reading the LA Times story. He slams the book shut.  People CHEER.  Andy starts to storm
off -- then turns.

		ANDY (BRITISH) (cont'd)
	No, no, I'm only fooling. He is shocked.  Outraged.  Disappointed.  Flabbergasted.

The faith is meaningless.  The joke is cosmic.  The con man
has been conned. There's a little NERVOUS LAUGHTER.  Is he really gonna read
this?
LAWLER
	Kaufman, we've had enough!!  Let's
	you and me do what we came here for
	-- WRESTLING! DISQUALIFICATION!  Match goes to
	Kaufman by disqualification, after
	two minutes, twelve seconds!
Andy is splayed unconscious. ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
	And Kaufman's left the ring again!
	He doesn't seem interested in
	actually making contact with his
	opponent. Mr. Kaufman requires an undisturbed
	90 minutes of meditation prior to
	filming.
		(beat) LAWLER
	YEAH?!  Well I got news for you,
	Andy Kaufman!  Wrestling is a CHEERS)
	So if Kaufman wants to tangle, I've
	brought a real wrestler!  She's real wrestling begins.  Foxy lunges at him and immediately
goes for a choke-hold.  The crowd CHEERS, relieved.  Lawler Mr. Kaufman won't rehearse.
		(beat)
	Mr. Kaufman gets his own network
	Special. ZMUDA (AS JERK)
	Sure, because your new stuff's a
	bunch of crap.  Kaufman, people are
	sick of you.  The wrestling... the
	hoaxes... ANDY
		(calm)
	No no no, it's not sex!  I mean --
	it can lead to sex... but really,
	it's just wrestling. A disinterested beat.

		ANDY
	Oh.

Another beat.

		ANDY (cont'd)
	So do you wanna wrestle? ANDY
	... And I vow to continue wrestling
	until I am BEA TEN, in a three-
	minute match, with my shoulders
	pinned to the mat!! ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. DING!  It's the bell.  The match begins.  Lynne barrels at
him, craving a victory, but terribly unprepared for this
experience.  Andy immediately grabs her by the legs and
flips her over. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. KAUFMAN, 40, gets out.  Still in his suit, he's a well-
meaning slave to his job -- tired, responsible. YOGI
		(he sighs)
	The wrestling... the sexist
	remarks... the foul language... As promised, Lawler doesn't move.  So Andy crosses over and
grabs Lawler's head!  Andy grins triumphantly.  He squeezes
his arms tight, muscles flexing, riding high on this moment. ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
	And Kaufman's left the ring!
	Lawler's waiting for him to return. woman cannot beat a man in
	wrestling.  Even if they train with
	weights... it requires a certain
	mental ability --
Mr. Kaufman won't rehearse.
		(beat)
	Mr. Kaufman gets his own network
	Special. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. MAN
	STOP IT!  This woman's a FAKE!
	She's nothing but Kaufman's
	girlfriend!

Andy and Lynne are startled. Uh-oh.  Andy won't finish the line.  The cast looks around
worriedly.  Live TV is beaming out... Finally, Melanie
covers. George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." PUSHY MAN
	He's never gonna start!  Kaufman
	thinks this is funny!
		(beat)
	We've paid forty bucks for a show
	that's never gonna start! ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... The audience is embarrassed.

A frazzled confusion, then Andy drops the accent.  He glares
at Zmuda.

		ANDY
	Sir, do you have a problem? ASSISTANT
	Sir, they're having a problem down
	on the Kaufman Special.  They say
	he's not following the... technical
	requirements.

Maynard is baffled. Standing in a nonexistent set is ANDY KAUFMAN, looking a bit
nervous.  Wide-eyed, tentative, he stares at us with a him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's show "Fridays."  It's not so hot...
	but this is a great opportunity for
	you.  The show's live, they'll give Beat.  The room GROANS.

		EDITOR
	What bullshit!  No.  No more Kaufman
	stories!  He's burned us too many
	times! CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME A horrified GASP from the crowd.  The band stops playing.
CREW MEMBERS run on from backstage.  One checks her heart.
She's not moving.  Zmuda runs out, horrified.
Somebody KNOCKS outside.  Andy jumps up, puts on his neck
brace, and transforms himself into a shuffling invalid.  A Andy sits watching an OLD DOCTOR examining a number of x-
rays clipped to light panels.

		OLD DOCTOR
	I don't see any injury to your neck,
	Mr. Kaufman. Andy and Jerry Lawler are on DAVID LETTERMAN'S show.  Andy
is pallid, hair shaggy, in a neckbrace and tweed jacket.
Husky Lawler wears loud red pants and gold chains. DISQUALIFICATION!  Match goes to
	Kaufman by disqualification, after
	two minutes, twelve seconds!
Andy is splayed unconscious. ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. BLINDINGLY.  A stretcher is lifted into the ring.  Andy is
loaded on.  MUSIC fights the deafening NOISE. BLINDINGLY.  A stretcher is lifted into the ring.  Andy is
loaded on.  MUSIC fights the deafening NOISE. Andy in the ring, Andy outside the ring, on the floor, with
his frightened parents, in a neck brace, on the stretcher,
etc.

INT. ANDY'S APARTMENT - DAY him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. WHUMP!  She's down.  Andy has trained for this.

Zmuda gets on his knees, watching, trying to look official.
Lynne struggles and slithers away. She grabs Andy's arm and forces him down.  People CHEER.
His torso hits the mat.  LOUDER CHEERS.  But suddenly he ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
	And Kaufman's left the ring again!
	He doesn't seem interested in
	actually making contact with his
	opponent. As promised, Lawler doesn't move.  So Andy crosses over and
grabs Lawler's head!  Andy grins triumphantly.  He squeezes
his arms tight, muscles flexing, riding high on this moment. rolls over and pulls her hair!  Her head snaps back.  The
crowd is INCENSED.  Zmuda hurries over and pantomimes a
stern warning. CLOSE UP on Andy and Merv Griffin.  Andy wears a goofy
wrestling outfit that resembles thermal underwear.  He is
shouting like a wrestler. CHEERS)
	So if Kaufman wants to tangle, I've
	brought a real wrestler!  She's LAWLER
	YEAH?!  Well I got news for you,
	Andy Kaufman!  Wrestling is a CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME
A dressy NEW YORK CROWD pushes into Carnegie Hall.  The
marquee says "ANDY KAUFMAN."

INT. CARNEGIE HALL - LATER THAT NIGHT In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. The crowd hopelessly breaks out LAUGHING.

ANDY laughs along.  They're all having a good time.

INT. CARNEGIE HALL - LATER THAT NIGHT GEORGE
	It's a perfect Kaufman audience.

		ZMUDA
	Yeah.  They don't know whether to be
	sad, or angry. Tony stops, smirks at the audience, and sucks on a
cigarette.  He blows smoke rings at them.

		TONY CLIFTON
	Heh-heh.  How ya all doin'? Look, I'm gonna put my foot down!
	No more playing alone.  You wanna
	perform, you GOTTA have an audience! It's an extraordinary theatrical moment -- without response.
The crowd has no idea what to do.

Tony smirks.

		TONY CLIFTON
	How ya doin'? PUSHY MAN
	He's never gonna start!  Kaufman
	thinks this is funny!
		(beat)
	We've paid forty bucks for a show
	that's never gonna start! ANDY (cont'd)
	I'm serious!!!!!!!

EXT. CARNEGIE HALL - MINUTES LATER ZMUDA
		(dour)
	Sure.  When he reaches "The End."

INT. COLLEGE AUDITORIUM - LATER THAT NIGHT ANDY
	Since you're such a special
	audience... I'm going to reveal, for
	the first time ever, the real me. (the crowd LAUGHS)
	Thank you.  Good night!
The comic waves and exits.  APPLAUSE.  George politely The audience is embarrassed.

A frazzled confusion, then Andy drops the accent.  He glares
at Zmuda.

		ANDY
	Sir, do you have a problem? in New Mexico where Andy Kaufman
	died."
		(beat)
	I'm going to have to ask you to
	leave. ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. A marquee says "TEXAS A&M PRESENTS - ANDY KAUFMAN"

Inside, a ROAR of APPLAUSE surges. George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." ANDY
		(bright)
	I've always wanted to play Carnegie
	Hall.

George is unsure if that's a joke. think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman!
him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's REPORTER #1
	I'm working on a great cover story:
	I've got a guy in the lab at Cedars.
	He says Andy Kaufman is dying of
	lung cancer. think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME Beat.  The room GROANS.

		EDITOR
	What bullshit!  No.  No more Kaufman
	stories!  He's burned us too many
	times! Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? All heads turn.  A long pause.

Then -- Andy stiffly speaks.

		ANDY
	I have cancer.

Beat.  Zmuda nods. In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. GEORGE
	It's a perfect Kaufman audience.

		ZMUDA
	Yeah.  They don't know whether to be
	sad, or angry. INT. CEDARS SINAI, DOCTOR'S OFFICE - DAY

The whole Kaufman family is gathered.  Stanley, Janice,
Michael and Carol listen to a BLAND DOCTOR in a white coat. KAUFMAN, 40, gets out.  Still in his suit, he's a well-
meaning slave to his job -- tired, responsible. ZMUDA
	"Was this in actuality Andy Kaufman?
	And if it was Andy Kaufman, is Andy
	Kaufman crazy?" ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... in New Mexico where Andy Kaufman
	died."
		(beat)
	I'm going to have to ask you to
	leave. Mr. Kaufman requires an undisturbed
	90 minutes of meditation prior to
	filming.
		(beat) George stares.  He thinks, then opens the "KAUFMAN" door.

Andy is inside alone, gathering his things.  He's pleasantly
surprised to see George. The sun is setting, purple and orange over the hills.  Andy
and George lie on chaise lounges, serenely staring out.
Andy has a blank look on his face, and has lost more weight.
He is a shadow of himself.
Mr. Kaufman won't rehearse.
		(beat)
	Mr. Kaufman gets his own network
	Special. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. PUSHY MAN
	He's never gonna start!  Kaufman
	thinks this is funny!
		(beat)
	We've paid forty bucks for a show
	that's never gonna start! The audience is embarrassed.

A frazzled confusion, then Andy drops the accent.  He glares
at Zmuda.

		ANDY
	Sir, do you have a problem? George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." Silence.  Andy is torn up inside.

		RICHARDS
		(whispering to Andy)
	Just read the cue cards! The audience is puzzled.  The Kaufmans are alarmed.

INT. SNL SET, BOOTH - NIGHT

Lorne Michaels is panicked. Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. UPSET VOICE (O.S.)
	C'MON, KAUFMAN!  Christ, you're ON!

Andy awakens.  He smiles. All the commotion stops.  The audience doesn't know whether
to laugh or boo.  The actors are flabbergasted -- then
furious. think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) ASSISTANT
	Sir, they're having a problem down
	on the Kaufman Special.  They say
	he's not following the... technical
	requirements.

Maynard is baffled. A pause -- but no applause.  It's dead silence.  Andy looks
out... and realizes the few audience members are asleep.

Andy shrugs, then shuffles off-stage. GEORGE
	It's a perfect Kaufman audience.

		ZMUDA
	Yeah.  They don't know whether to be
	sad, or angry. MAN
	STOP IT!  This woman's a FAKE!
	She's nothing but Kaufman's
	girlfriend!

Andy and Lynne are startled. Finally -- finally -- Tony is surrounded by total silence.
Then, (only a moment before the length of this scene would
become unbearable), he begins to move.  Tony pivots around,
looks at the audience... him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's in New Mexico where Andy Kaufman
	died."
		(beat)
	I'm going to have to ask you to
	leave.
George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." A marquee says "TEXAS A&M PRESENTS - ANDY KAUFMAN"

Inside, a ROAR of APPLAUSE surges. In the wings, Zmuda snores loudly in a folding chair.

EXT. COLLEGE AUDITORIUM - DAWN A dressy NEW YORK CROWD pushes into Carnegie Hall.  The
marquee says "ANDY KAUFMAN."

INT. CARNEGIE HALL - LATER THAT NIGHT Up in the control booth is -- Maynard.  He smiles strangely.

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - NIGHT The club is empty.  At the bar, the manager cleans up.  Andy
eagerly comes over.  Offstage, his presence is soft, placid
-- his voice barely above a whisper. CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. The crowd hopelessly breaks out LAUGHING.

ANDY laughs along.  They're all having a good time.

INT. CARNEGIE HALL - LATER THAT NIGHT Mr. Kaufman won't rehearse.
		(beat)
	Mr. Kaufman gets his own network
	Special. The crowd CHEERS rowdily.

					  CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME The showroom is packed.  It hums with curiosity.  WAITERS
clean off the dinner tables.  George rushes in and is seated George wanders the corridor, looking for the dressing rooms.
He turns and finds a door marked "KAUFMAN".  Next to it is a
door marked "CLIFTON". think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) ZMUDA
		(dour)
	Sure.  When he reaches "The End."

INT. COLLEGE AUDITORIUM - LATER THAT NIGHT Mr. Kaufman requires an undisturbed
	90 minutes of meditation prior to
	filming.
		(beat) ANDY
		(bright)
	I've always wanted to play Carnegie
	Hall.

George is unsure if that's a joke. KAUFMAN, 40, gets out.  Still in his suit, he's a well-
meaning slave to his job -- tired, responsible. Standing in a nonexistent set is ANDY KAUFMAN, looking a bit
nervous.  Wide-eyed, tentative, he stares at us with a
Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. LORNE MICHAELS
	Oh my God, he's doing nothing.  It's
	dead air...!

INT. SNL SET - NIGHT

BACK ON ANDY. Andy shudders.

The audience averts their eyes.

A painful silence.

"Andy Kaufman" has been destroyed. GEORGE
	Thanks for seeing me on such short
	notice.
		(he takes a careful
		beat)
	I... I wanted to talk to you about
	booking Andy on "Saturday Night
	Live." The audience is embarrassed.

A frazzled confusion, then Andy drops the accent.  He glares
at Zmuda.

		ANDY
	Sir, do you have a problem? ANDY (cont'd)
	Yuck!

INT. LA IMPROV, SHOWROOM - LATE NIGHT And BLINK!  Andy gets CUT OFF.

Maynard jumps up, furious.  He snaps. The SNL orchestra starts the intro into a song.  Andy enters
the stage with a boom box, and positions himself in front of
the microphone.  When the vocals are supposed to start, Andy Andy stares, disheartened.
		   MANAGER (cont'd)
	I'm sorry.  You're finished here.

An uncomfortable beat -- and then Andy starts crying. George is yelling at Andy and Zmuda.  They are seated on his
couch, heads bowed in shame. Lawler jumps, burned.  A SECURITY GUARD runs in.

Andy screams and hurtles away.  He slams open the stage door
and barrels out of sight. Andy is in a booth, arguing with a HEAVYSET TECHNICIAN.
Zmuda watches and eats a banana.

		ANDY
	It's my show!  Now make it roll! ANDY (cont'd)
	I'M SICK AND TIRED OF THIS SHIT!

Lawler freezes in his seat.  Letterman hides behind his
desk. ANDY (cont'd)
	I'M SICK AND TIRED OF THIS SHIT!

Lawler freezes in his seat.  Letterman hides behind his
desk. Andy chuckles, as if this were a punchline.

Silence.  The crowd is baffled. Lynne extends her hand.  Andy fakes a shake -- then snidely
refuses and struts away.  The crowd HISSES. INT. NY IMPROV, BACKSTAGE - 1975 - LATER THAT NIGHT

Andy is packing up his things.  He very methodically folds
each item of clothing, then checks the creases. CUT TO:

INT. SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE - ONE WEEK LATER WHUMP!  She's down.  Andy has trained for this.

Zmuda gets on his knees, watching, trying to look official.
Lynne struggles and slithers away. Lorne Michaels is watching this at home.  He gapes in
disbelief.

		LORNE MICHAELS
	Jesus Christ.
MAN
	STOP IT!  This woman's a FAKE!
	She's nothing but Kaufman's
	girlfriend!

Andy and Lynne are startled. Andy gives Lynne her ticket.  They enter the theater.

INT. MOVIE THEATER - DAY

Andy hurries up to the candy counter. Two tickets jump out of the machine.

EXT. MOVIE THEATER - DAY

ANDY is standing in front, waiting.  A CAB stops and out
steps -- Lynne. He walks to the door and starts to knock -- when suddenly it
creeps open.  It's Lynne, putting her finger to her lips:
Shh! Lynne's baffled.

INT. DENNY'S - DAWN Andy nods, and they separate.  They do a little dance around
the ring, Lynne looking for a hole.  Suddenly, Andy spins ANDY
	No, I'm sure we'll be fine.

Andy gives Lynne her ticket.  They enter the theater.

INT. MOVIE THEATER - DAY She shoots him a stern look.

		LYNNE
	I'm warning you, Kaufman:  One
	morning you're gonna wake up... and
	your head's gonna be shaved. ANDY
	You're probably right.

They both giggle.

Andy studies her... looking at Lynne's face, body, eyes.
Pause. Lynne takes her junk and hobbles off.  She passes Andy, who
sees her and grins.

		ANDY
	Gosh, you scored!  Look at all those
	goodies! Lynne is escorted by a GUEST COORDINATOR.  Lynne is dazed.
The Coordinator hands her a bunch of crap. The telephone wakes up Lynne in the new bedroom.  She looks
over -- Andy's not there.  She looks at the clock and it's
4:30 am.  She picks up the phone. LYNNE
		(incredulous)
	Do I wanna go to Memphis and get
	married?

		ANDY
	Yes.

Beat. ANDY
	Do you wanna move in together?

Lynne smiles slyly.  She leans down and kisses him.

					  CUT TO: LYNNE
	Buzz off.  Go patronize somebody
	else.

Lynne coldly hurries away.  Andy chases after her. ANDY is standing in front, waiting.  A CAB stops and out
steps -- Lynne.

		ANDY
	Hi...

		LYNNE
	Hi... am I late? We move through the crowd, finally picking out... a feisty
woman, LYNNE.  She mutters, half hateful, half laughing --

		LYNNE
	I wanna kill that jerk. CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME Screeching JEERS and CATCALLS.  Down front... Lynne jumps
up.

		LYNNE
	Look here, Andy Kaufman!  I'll take
	you on -- SISSY!
ANDY
	Well thank you very much...!

					  CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET - DAY CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET, REHEARSAL ROOM - DAY The Taxi cast are flustered.

		CAROL KANE
	Why are people leaving?  The
	curtain's gonna open.  Andy's gonna
	come out... I know it! Andy sighs, opens the script, and starts scanning the pages
like a speedreader.

INT. TAXI SET - LATER THAT DAY BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! TAXI curtain calls.  The whole cast takes bows, then runs
offstage.  Everyone is grinning -- except Andy.

He soberly strolls up to Zmuda. GEORGE (V.O.)
	Andy... it's me.  I've got some
	crummy news.
		(long beat)
	Taxi's been canceled.

Silence. Andy is hilarious.  The crowd HOWLS with laughter.

MONTAGE - TAXI An angry beat.  The actors resume...

INT. TAXI SET - DAYS LATER

The AUDIENCE is filtering in.  They fill the studio
bleachers. INT. TAXI SET, ANDY'S DRESSING ROOM - DAY

Andy is meditating.  He's tranquil, at total inner peace. think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) Ed's expression goes ashen.

					  CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET - LATER THAT DAY ANDY
	Actually, Budd, you're wrong.  I
	found out today that Taxi's been
	canceled.

The crowd AWWWWS sadly.  Andy blinks. Ed looks totally off-balance.  George winks at him.

		GEORGE
	I'm here with Ed over at Taxi.
	There's been some trouble with Tony. KAUFMAN, 40, gets out.  Still in his suit, he's a well-
meaning slave to his job -- tired, responsible. Taxi"... INT. BEAT UP TAXI, PHILIPPINES - DAY

Andy, Lynne, and Zmuda ride through the impoverished city.

Andy stares in amazement. Heh?  Ed raises his eyebrows.

					  CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET, TECH BOOTH - SECONDS LATER to fire me from Taxi, unless I gave
	in to their demands!
		(shaken)
	But... I won't!  Because what you In quick succession, a series of Andy's best Latka moments.
He's beloved.  The applause grows louder, louder, LOUDER...

INT. TAXI SET, BACKSTAGE - DAY
him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's Straight-faced, he hurries out of his seat, sprints down the
aisle, and goes on stage.  Michael checks her pulse and INT. CEDARS SINAI, DOCTOR'S OFFICE - DAY

The whole Kaufman family is gathered.  Stanley, Janice,
Michael and Carol listen to a BLAND DOCTOR in a white coat. KAUFMAN, 40, gets out.  Still in his suit, he's a well-
meaning slave to his job -- tired, responsible. He looks over, and Jun Roxas is washing his hands from the
previous patient.

Andy shivers, anticipating the miracle.

Jun turns.  An attendant gives him a towel to dry off. He is shocked.  Outraged.  Disappointed.  Flabbergasted.

The faith is meaningless.  The joke is cosmic.  The con man
has been conned. Mr. Kaufman requires an undisturbed
	90 minutes of meditation prior to
	filming.
		(beat) Then he turns again, lowers his head, and waits.  And waits.
And waits. CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME TIGHT - ANDY

His voice gets hushed.

		ANDY
	No... this guy's special.
		(very sincere)
	He performs miracles. in New Mexico where Andy Kaufman
	died."
		(beat)
	I'm going to have to ask you to
	leave. A room with soft lighting and billowing curtains.  A New Age
HEALER is laying crystals upon Andy's body.

Andy COUGHS.  His hat is off, revealing he's bald. Andy sits watching an OLD DOCTOR examining a number of x-
rays clipped to light panels.

		OLD DOCTOR
	I don't see any injury to your neck,
	Mr. Kaufman. ANDY
	Yeah!  He's a psychic surgeon in the
	Philippines, and he's amazing!  He
	rubs you and sucks the disease right
	out! The man shakes.  He is helped away.

Andy is wide-eyed.  He gets closer... closer...

More patients.  More bloody guts.  More sobbing. George stares.  He thinks, then opens the "KAUFMAN" door.

Andy is inside alone, gathering his things.  He's pleasantly
surprised to see George. George is driving down Melrose, listening to the radio.  He
glances at the passing marquee -- then does a doubletake.

It says "ANDY KAUFMAN - 9 P.M." The doctor says he's a goner.
		(rousing himself)
	But Tony's built like a mule!  Andy George wanders the corridor, looking for the dressing rooms.
He turns and finds a door marked "KAUFMAN".  Next to it is a
door marked "CLIFTON".
GEORGE (V.O.)
	Andy... it's me.  I've got some
	crummy news.
		(long beat)
	Taxi's been canceled.

Silence. ANDY
	Actually, Budd, you're wrong.  I
	found out today that Taxi's been
	canceled.

The crowd AWWWWS sadly.  Andy blinks. TAXI curtain calls.  The whole cast takes bows, then runs
offstage.  Everyone is grinning -- except Andy.

He soberly strolls up to Zmuda. Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. BUDD
	And now we have a treat for you late-
	night diehards.  The star of Taxi --
	here in person, Andy Kaufman! The Taxi cast are flustered.

		CAROL KANE
	Why are people leaving?  The
	curtain's gonna open.  Andy's gonna
	come out... I know it! ANDY
	Well thank you very much...!

					  CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET - DAY George stares.  He thinks, then opens the "KAUFMAN" door.

Andy is inside alone, gathering his things.  He's pleasantly
surprised to see George. Ed's expression goes ashen.

					  CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET - LATER THAT DAY Ed looks totally off-balance.  George winks at him.

		GEORGE
	I'm here with Ed over at Taxi.
	There's been some trouble with Tony. Andy sighs, opens the script, and starts scanning the pages
like a speedreader.

INT. TAXI SET - LATER THAT DAY All heads turn.  A long pause.

Then -- Andy stiffly speaks.

		ANDY
	I have cancer.

Beat.  Zmuda nods. him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET, REHEARSAL ROOM - DAY MAYNARD
	Tell Kaufman we will NEVER air this
	program!!

INT. JERRY'S DELI - NIGHT Heh?  Ed raises his eyebrows.

					  CUT TO:

INT. TAXI SET, TECH BOOTH - SECONDS LATER to fire me from Taxi, unless I gave
	in to their demands!
		(shaken)
	But... I won't!  Because what you An angry beat.  The actors resume...

INT. TAXI SET - DAYS LATER

The AUDIENCE is filtering in.  They fill the studio
bleachers. The Kaufmans clap the hardest.  Stanley locks eyes with
Andy... and the beaming father smiles the proudest of all.

					  CUT TO:
Andy and Jerry Lawler are on DAVID LETTERMAN'S show.  Andy
is pallid, hair shaggy, in a neckbrace and tweed jacket.
Husky Lawler wears loud red pants and gold chains. Lawler and Letterman are unimpressed.

		LETTERMAN
	You said some pretty inflammatory
	things. ANDY (cont'd)
	I'M SICK AND TIRED OF THIS SHIT!

Lawler freezes in his seat.  Letterman hides behind his
desk. ANDY (cont'd)
	I'M SICK AND TIRED OF THIS SHIT!

Lawler freezes in his seat.  Letterman hides behind his
desk. Lawler hesitates -- then suddenly climbs in the ring and
lifts Andy off!  Lawler angrily PUSHES Andy down.

Andy is flabbergasted. Andy storms over, out-of-control.  From a safe distance, he
starts SCREAMING at Lawler. Andy storms over, out-of-control.  From a safe distance, he
starts SCREAMING at Lawler. audience.  So I got him on Letterman
	tonight.  He's gonna apologize to
	Jerry Lawler, then repent for all ANDY
		(losing it)
	And you're just poor white trash!

Lawler's had enough.  Enraged, he wildly stands and SLAPS
Andy. ANDY
		(losing it)
	And you're just poor white trash!

Lawler's had enough.  Enraged, he wildly stands and SLAPS
Andy. Freaked, Andy leaps up and storms out.

The crowd CHEERS rowdily.

An unsure moment.  Dave glances at Lawler. Crazed, Andy looks down at Dave's coffee cup.  Uh-oh.
Suddenly, Andy grabs the coffee and DUMPS it on Lawler! As promised, Lawler doesn't move.  So Andy crosses over and
grabs Lawler's head!  Andy grins triumphantly.  He squeezes
his arms tight, muscles flexing, riding high on this moment. Lawler jumps, burned.  A SECURITY GUARD runs in.

Andy screams and hurtles away.  He slams open the stage door
and barrels out of sight. Andy bears his teeth.  Enraged, Lawler tries to take a swing
at him.  HANDLERS run in and separate the angry men. Lawler snatches the mike and bellows. ANDY
	W-what are you DOING?  I don't fight
	men!

Lawler snickers and walks away.  Completely overreacting,
Andy grabs the mike. Raging Lawler promenades around the ring, arms over his
head.  The crowd SHOUTS CRAZILY, rooting him on.

Lynne runs to the ropes, SCREAMING for help. LAWLER (cont'd)
	Look... if you get in here, I'll
	give you a free headlock.

Lawler leans down and offers his neck. Let me tell you something, Lawler!
	I am not a hick -- I'm a national TV
	star!  And I DON'T like a dumb
ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
	And Kaufman's left the ring again!
	He doesn't seem interested in
	actually making contact with his
	opponent. Tight on Andy, staring at the LA Times.  A small headline
says "JOKESTER ANDY KAUFMAN VOTED OFF 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'"

He is bothered. KAUFMAN, 40, gets out.  Still in his suit, he's a well-
meaning slave to his job -- tired, responsible. The Kaufmans clap the hardest.  Stanley locks eyes with
Andy... and the beaming father smiles the proudest of all.

					  CUT TO: ANDY (cont'd)
	After I'm famous, I can sell these
	as "Worn by Andy Kaufman."

And at that... George is won over.  He smiles broadly. DISQUALIFICATION!  Match goes to
	Kaufman by disqualification, after
	two minutes, twelve seconds!
Andy is splayed unconscious. think Kaufman's a comic genius.  But
	others disagree... they say he's
	just not funny anymore.
		(beat) CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME him for possible paralysis.  His
	parents are at his bedside.  Fans
	will best remember Kaufman as
	lovable Latka on television's The crowd CHEERS rowdily.

					  CUT TO:

INT. KAUFMAN HOUSE, FAMILY ROOM - SAME TIME LAWLER
	YEAH?!  Well I got news for you,
	Andy Kaufman!  Wrestling is a They stare at the TV.  Until --

		STANLEY
	I shoulda made him play outdoors.

INT. FRIDAYS SET - NIGHT PUSHY MAN
	He's never gonna start!  Kaufman
	thinks this is funny!
		(beat)
	We've paid forty bucks for a show
	that's never gonna start! TONY CLIFTON (V.O.)
	Kaufman's a lying bastard!  If you
	sign him, I'll RUIN YOU! ANDY
	The world thinks Andy Kaufman sucks.
	So I was just giving 'em what they
	want... Beat.  The room GROANS.

		EDITOR
	What bullshit!  No.  No more Kaufman
	stories!  He's burned us too many
	times! TONY DANZA
	Man, this is bullshit!
		(he marches up to
		the PRODUCER)
	Where's Kaufman?  Why isn't he
	here?? In fact, Ladies and Gentlemen,
	Kaufman's so desperate, he PAID me
	to do this tonight!!  I'm a plant. The guy nods.  Andy hurries over with the coffeepot and
starts pouring.

		BLUE COLLAR GUY 1
	You know, you look just like Andy
	Kaufman.
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Saturday Night Live. saturday night live
The Great Gatsby. The Great Gatsby
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A neck brace. neck brace
To go out for milk and cookies. He invites them out for milk and cookies.
A rare form of lung cancer. rare lung cancer
ABC's Fridays. ABC's Fridays
Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall
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In a wrestling match. in a wrestling match
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