Dr. Howard Bannister It's the television set, Eunice. There's a movie on—a war movie. They're getting dressed for the big battle.
Played by Ryan O'Neal 
What's Up, Doc? (1972) · 46 quotes
What's Up, Doc? (1972) · 46 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in What's Up, Doc? (1972): in 11 of its 46 quotes
Most scenes with: Judy Maxwell (4), Eunice Burns (2)
...you are not Burnsy. Burnsy is Burnsy, I mean Eunice is Burnsy, I mean she isn't Burnsy. Nobody is Burnsy.
More lines from Dr. Howard Bannister
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Dr. Howard Bannister The point is, the point is... oh god, I've forgotten my point.
Scenes with Dr. Howard Bannister
7 scenes
Howard! Howard Bannister! Howard, when I ask for you to wait for me somewhere I expect you to stay there until I come back.
Howard Yes, Eunice.
Now, it is difficult enough for me to have to see to all these arrangements myself...
Howard Yes, Eunice.
It is exactly 6:15. If we reach the hotel in half an hour, we'll have just enough time to get ready for the banquet.
Howard Yes, Eunice.
Aw c'mon, Steve, you don't want to marry Eunice.
Howard I'm not Steve. I'm Howard.
Well neither of you wants to marry Eunice.
Howard Why do you say that?
Because you don't want to marry someone who's gonna get all wrinkled, lined, and flabby.
Howard Everybody gets wrinkled, lined, and flabby!
By next week?
Howard [to the bellhop]
Don't touch that. Those are my pre-Paleozoic Tambulu rocks.
Don't touch his rocks.
Where have you been?
Howard I had a little trouble in the drug store.
Steve, you didn't tell me you were married.
Howard We're not married.
Congratulations.
But we will be soon.
Condolences.
Howard I haven't the vaguest idea. She was behind a rock in the drug store.
Oh come on Steve, you can tell her about us.
Why is she calling you that name?
Howard Don't pay any attention to her, Eunice. [turning to Judy] Look, Miss Maxwell--
You know her name.
Howard Eunice, I swear this is a bizarre joke.
Sure, it's easy for you, everywhere you go, another heart broken--women, women, women. You call it joking. Eunice and I, we call it lust.
Don't you know the meaning of propriety?
Propriety? Noun. Conformity to established standards of behavior or manners, suitability, rightness, or justice. See "etiquette."
Howard Good morning.
Mr Kaltenborn
No, I don't think so. I'm Mr Kaltenborn, the manager of what's left of the hotel.
Howard I'm sorry about all this whole mess here. Usually this doesn't happen.
Mr Kaltenborn
Dr Bannister, I have a message for you from the staff of the hotel.
Howard What is it?
Mr Kaltenborn
Goodbye.
Howard That's the entire message?
Mr Kaltenborn
We would appreciate it if you would check out.
Howard When?
Mr Kaltenborn
Yesterday.
Howard That soon?
Howard First, there was this trouble between me and Hugh.
Judge Maxwell
You and me?
Howard No, not you, Hugh.
I am Hugh.
Judge Maxwell
You are me?
No, I am Hugh.
Judge Maxwell
Stop saying that. Make him stop saying that.
[Talking so Howard can hear]
: No, no. I'm a transfer student. No, not the University -- the Conservatory of Music. It's in Ames. You never heard of it? Well, it's a small conservatory, but there are those who love it. There's a professor there whom I hope to be studying with. A brilliant man by the name of Howard Bannister. No, Bannister. As in: sliding down the. You never heard of him? Yeah, that's right! The nut with the rocks! What's up, Doc?
Howard Did you know that I love you?
Yes.
Howard You did? Do?
Listen, kiddo. You can't fight a tidal wave.
Howard [They kiss]
About those things. I mean, the way I acted back there. I'm sorry.
Let me tell you something. Love means never having to say you're sorry.
Howard That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard.
[They kiss again]
