Cohutta Town - Pilot Episode
Written By
New England Potpourri
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EXT. SUBURBAN HOUSE - EARLY MORNING
In front of his bay window, Phil Persnickety, wearing a suit and tie, sips his coffee with a folded newspaper in his hands. He views a large moving truck pulling into the unkempt house across the street. In the overgrown lawn sits a sign that reads “Estate Sale.”
PHIL
Well, I’m upset to hear about the passing of old Mrs. Dustcrathers, but I can’t say I’m not happy about the prospect of new owners. I didn’t move to Sperryville to look at overgrown hedges and rusty pick up trucks!
JEAN
Oh, Phil, who could think about that so soon? Poor Mabel lived alone and had no help.
PHIL
Jean, please. The woman was ninety-five and her lot was a burden on all of our property values. I’m excited for a young upstart to move in and improve the lot like I did. And who knows, maybe we’ll have a new member of the investing club!
JEAN
Well, I heard from the Kensingtons that the house is staying in the family. Apparently she has a long lost nephew from Georgia that’s moving in.
PHIL
Mmm..Georgia.. that’s interesting. I’d certainly like to stick around but I’m already behind schedule and I have a big sales appointment with the rubber plant guys today. If it goes well, Bill thinks I have a shot at making assistant vice chair to the regional solicitor general of distribution. And with our big fundraising barbecue this weekend, I’m sure we’ll be the toast of the town. The guys down at the social club will be oggling our new Buick LaCrosse! Yes, Jean, things are looking up for the Persnicketys! I’m off to work!
PHIL kisses JEAN and steps outside. He gets into his 2011 Buick LaCrosse, backs out awkwardly around the moving truck, and drives off out of the frame.
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