Banacek (TV Series)

To Steal a King (1972)

George Peppard: Thomas Banacek

Quotes 

• Thomas Banacek : [to Oliver and Roland Garson]  And there's an old Polish proverb that says, "A wolf that takes a peasant to supper probably won't need any breakfast."

• Thomas Banacek : Well, I'M just fine, Wendell. How are you?

  Wendell Church : Fantastic. Woke up this morning with a terrible hangover, called that the Ten Kings had been stolen - that was good news, 'cause not only did I write the policy but Allen and Lydia Markham are very good friends of mine. Well, anyhow, I get over here and Hallohan and my own people tell me there are no clues, no leads, no anything. Then, I hear that the great turtle-necked Polish vulture's on the case - and there you were, walking right through the door.

  Thomas Banacek : You see? There's a silver lining to every cloud.

  Wendell Church : The way I see it, my day started at the bottom and worked its way straight down.

• Thomas Banacek : [about the Garson brothers]  Well, they're not exactly the people next door - unless you're next door to the wax museum.

• Thomas Banacek : That's what I do: find things.