Ironside (TV Series)

Robert Phillips vs. the Man (1968)

Raymond Burr: Robert T. Ironside

Quotes 

• Robert T. Ironside : Now, first of all, my part of the case is to prove Phillips innocent. Instead of threats, you ought to be helping. Instead of coming around here blowing your stacks, you should be combing the neighborhood to find more witnesses.

  Woman Activist : What witnesses?

  Robert T. Ironside : There were kids in that store, weren't there? I need them.

  1st Man : Are you kidding? You'll slap 'em in jail for looting.

  Robert T. Ironside : Probably. If they did it, they should be prosecuted for it.

• Robert T. Ironside : You're an articulate, educated, idealistic, persuasive bum. You're the one who incites to riot, urges civil disobedience, gets people's heads broken, gets kids arrested, gets innocent people hurt or worse. While you stand in the background watching it all, waiting for a chance to call your next press conference and pass yourself off as the only great hope. Well, to me, you're a phony.

  Robert Phillips : You're not going to prove me innocent!

  Robert T. Ironside : I hope not. But the fact is, I'm going to try.