The Loudest Voice (TV Mini Series)

2012 (2019)

Russell Crowe: Roger Ailes

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• Brian Lewis : So, I'm talking to Gabe Sherman over at New York Magazine. He wants to write a book about Fox.

  Roger Ailes : Huh.

  Brian Lewis : Well, I think we should control the story. I think you should sit down with him, off the record, charm him, push the narrative we want.

  Roger Ailes : I'd rather go down on a five-dollar whore.

  Brian Lewis : Roger, we have to get ahead of these kinds of things, this is...

  Roger Ailes : I don't want anybody poking around. Period.

• Roger Ailes : You talk to Gretchen lately?

  Brian Lewis : Not if I don't have to.

  Roger Ailes : She's gonna guest-host "The View".

  Brian Lewis : I didn't know that.

  Roger Ailes : Exactly. I think she's getting too big for her britches. She doesn't appreciate what I've given her.

  Brian Lewis : You want me to call over there, work some magic?

  Roger Ailes : Already did that. Called the EP. I said just make sure he allows extra time for makeup, use the calmest wardrobe person you have, expect lateness, and don't make things too complicated because she doesn't respond well to that.

  Brian Lewis : Perfect.

  Roger Ailes : Put a little stink on that pretty face.

• Roger Ailes : Come on, let's you and me talk breathing techniques.

  Gretchen Carlson : Oh, come on, Roger.

  Roger Ailes : Get up. Come on. This is gonna be great.

  Gretchen Carlson : I know... I know how to breathe.

  Roger Ailes : That's what they all say 'til they meet an expert. Yeah. Okay. Now...

  Gretchen Carlson : [he puts his arms around her waist]  Oh.

  Roger Ailes : [moving them to her diaphragm just under her breasts]  Just breathe into my hands. Come on, right where...

  Gretchen Carlson : Roger...

  Roger Ailes : Right where my hands are. Just breathe into my hands. Come on, I want to feel it. Breathe.

  [she inhales and exhales] 

  Roger Ailes : And again. Uh-huh. Breathe into my hands. Now, what we have to work on...

  [moving his hands lower] 

  Roger Ailes : Is rhythm, relaxation... and control. Breathe into my hands.

  Gretchen Carlson : Roger, I...

  Roger Ailes : Breathe into my hands. You know, in television, the audience, they want you to be their friend, their mother, and their lover all at the same time. And you've got to give all of that. You know, I think we should spend more time together, you and me. You need some one-on-one mentoring, maybe over a bottle of wine.

  Gretchen Carlson : You know, I know how busy you are. I wouldn't want to take up your time.

  Roger Ailes : No, no, no. Come on, it's no trouble. Anything for my people.

• Kat Lindsley : [as Roger and Beth prepare dinner]  Are you sure there's nothing I can do to help?

  Beth Ailes : That's sweet of you, but we're almost ready.

  Roger Ailes : Young lady, why don't you tell us a story about when Joe was a young man?

  Beth Ailes : Oh, something we don't know.

  Joe Lindsley : I don't think there's...

  Beth Ailes : Shh.

  Kat Lindsley : [thinking]  Um... oh! In high school, Joe broke the state record in the mile. Close to four minutes.

  Roger Ailes : I was a runner, too.

  Beth Ailes : Joe, that's amazing.

  Joe Lindsley : Well, not really.

  Roger Ailes : Joe. Don't denigrate yourself. Celebrate your accomplishments. Be proud.

  Beth Ailes : You won. That's the important thing.

  Joe Lindsley : Honestly, I wasn't the best runner. I could just tolerate more pain.

  Roger Ailes : Join the club, son. Join the club.

• Roger Ailes : Are you happy here, Gretchen?

  Gretchen Carlson : Yeah. Of course I am.

  Roger Ailes : Sure. Do "The View". All right?

  Gretchen Carlson : Okay.

  Roger Ailes : That make you happy?

  Gretchen Carlson : Hmm.

  Roger Ailes : Great. At the very least, you know, we'll learn something. You know, it could well be you fit in better over there. I have a lot of people saying to me all the time, they say, "Gretchen, she's not really a Fox girl. She's a little too smarty-pants," and, you know. I mean, I've always believed in you. Always. But they might be right. I don't know.

  Gretchen Carlson : Well, I could try harder to connect, then.

  Roger Ailes : Your voice. I can help you with that. You know, help you keep it in a more attractive tonal range. Yeah. You know I was a Broadway producer, right? "Hot l Baltimore," that was my show. It was a big deal at the time. It was a big success. I learned a lot about breath control. And I have helped actors and political candidates harness that power, you know?

• Gretchen Carlson : Hey, Roger. I was just, uh, getting ready to come see you.

  Roger Ailes : Yeah, well, I thought I'd come and see you first. What did you want to talk about?

  Gretchen Carlson : Uh, well, uh... I was thinking I'd like to branch out a little. You know, polish the brand. I feel like I could do better.

  Roger Ailes : What does that mean?

  Gretchen Carlson : Well, I... I don't mean better...

  Roger Ailes : You know, "Fox & Friends" is the golden ring of breakfast television. You should be very, very grateful you got a hand on that coattail.

  Gretchen Carlson : Oh, I am. You see, it's just, um... "The View" called me...

  Roger Ailes : Hmm.

  Gretchen Carlson : Asked if I'd like to guest-host, so...

  Roger Ailes : Mm. Hmm. Let's not be naive about this. That's how they audition for new people, right?

  Gretchen Carlson : Well, I... I don't want another job, Roger. Just a chance to build my profile.

• Roger Ailes : You know, Beth says I should only eat at mealtimes, but a man's got to eat when a man's hungry. I like that, uh, editorial you did on Romney. Liked it a lot.

  Joe Lindsley : Thanks.

  Roger Ailes : But I think it's time to back off. You know? He's our guy now.

  Joe Lindsley : Our guy? You hate Romney. You called him a "blow-dried Mormon cult leader."

  Roger Ailes : Well... he is. He is. He's our only chance of getting that Muslim out of the White House, so let's not make perfection the enemy of the good, Joe.

• Joe Lindsley : You know, I... I've been working 24/7. I was thinking about taking some time off, going to see my sister.

  Roger Ailes : That's a great idea. Yeah. You know, family is the most important thing. You know? The absolute foundation of our society.

  Joe Lindsley : Mm.

  Roger Ailes : Hmm. Why don't you invite her to come stay here? Beth and I would love to meet her. It's a much better idea.