Outside, on a busy street in Riverdale. Inside, the Davis Aerobics Center for Good Health. Jack Davis is taking Richard's blood pressure. |
Jack: |
OK, Richard. That's terrific. Your pressure is 120 over 75, and that's fine. Now stand up, please. [Richard stands up, and Jack takes his blood pressure again.] Good, it's 122 over 80. You can sit down now. When was your last complete physical? |
Richard: |
[He thinks.] Six months ago. |
Jack: |
Good. Do you have any back or knee problems? |
Richard: |
Nope. I am in perfect health. |
Jack: |
What do you do for a living, Mr. Stewart? |
Richard: |
I'm a photographer. |
Jack: |
Interesting. What do you photograph? |
Richard: |
Everything. The American scene. People, places, events. |
Jack: |
Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class? |
Richard: |
No. ... I can't remember taking pictures of people exercising. |
Jack: |
But don't you think it'd be a good subject? |
Richard: |
Sure. |
Jack: |
I need some good photos for my advertising, Mr. Stewart. Maybe you can photograph a class, and I can give you and Mrs. Stewart a month of classesfree. |
Richard: |
When can I photograph a class? |
Jack: |
Anytime. |
Richard: |
How about today? |
Jack: |
Terrific! |
In the exercise classroom at the Davis Aerobics Center. Jack Davis and another instructor are about to teach a class. Richard is taking many photographs. |
Jack: |
[He enters.] Hi. |
Instructor: |
Oh, hi. |
Jack: |
Are we ready to go? |
Instructor: |
Yeah. Yeah. [to students] Let's get in our lines. We're going to take it slow first. Stretch up ... and we're going to go left first ... 2, 3, 4 ... now switch. ... OK, hold to the right. Sunrises. Stretch it out. Flat back. Bring it up ... and twists ... and side ... 2, 3 ... and left ... push ... push ... turn ... hit the floor. Take it side again. ... OK, and switch. Stretch it out. And we're going to warm down with a tango. Left, right. Enjoy it. |
In Richard and Marilyn's room later that day. Marilyn is alone, waiting for Richard. She is folding some towels. Richard sings and dances into the room. |
Marilyn: |
Richard, did you go to the Davis Aerobics class today? |
Richard: |
[He takes off his camera and film bags and dances around the room.] Yes, I went to the aerobics class today. |
Marilyn: |
What is wrong with you? |
Richard: |
Nothing. I am in excellent health. [He starts dancing with Marilyn.] I have ideal blood pressure. A perfect heart. In others words, I'm in wonderful condition. |
Marilyn: |
Richard, did you go to the aerobics class, really? |
Richard: |
Don't forget to invite Susan for dinner. |
Marilyn: |
[not paying attention] And your legs don't hurt? |
Richard: |
[He jumps up and down.] Hurt? What do you mean? |
Marilyn: |
What about your arms? Lift your arms up like this. [She lifts up her arms to show him, and he lifts his arms.] And they don't hurtnot even a little? |
Richard: |
Nope. |
Marilyn: |
You are in great condition. I can't believe it! |