Banacek (TV Series)

Rocket to Oblivion (1974)

George Peppard: Thomas Banacek

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Quotes 

• Thomas Banacek : [to Tom Wardlow]  There's an old Polish proverb that says, "If the butterfly had teeth like the tiger, it would never make it out of the hanger."

• Thomas Banacek : [to Jay Drury]  There's an old Polish proverb that says, "It is harder for the spider to catch the fly, than it is for the fly to catch a horse."

• Buck Powell : You know, I'm beginning to wonder about your reluctance to support the government's position on this.

  Thomas Banacek : Well, I might as well confess. You'll probably find it out anyway. For some time I've maintained some very strong Polish links.

  Buck Powell : Oh?

  Thomas Banacek : Yes. About three pounds in my refrigerator. And I also have some rather suspicious red ties, but I hardly ever wear them.

• Thomas Banacek : Very considerate burglar who rings up and tells you he's planning to drop in.

• Art Gallagher : What's a matter, pal? You don't dig contact sports?

  Thomas Banacek : Not with men.

• Thomas Banacek : [to Felix]  Come in out of this fresh air. It must be bad for you.