Kramer vs. Kramer1979

[Ted Kramer gets fired]

Ted Kramer:
You're firing me?

Jim O'Connor:
Yeah, I'm letting you go, yes.

Ted Kramer:
Why?

Jim O'Connor:
Now, look, Ted, this is a very painful thing for me. You don't know how badly I feel,. I've been getting a lot of pressure from the guys upstairs, and there wasn't anything else I could do. I thought a lot about this and it's really better this way. If I took your stripes... if I put you on a schlock account, you'd hate it, and me for doing it. This way it's a clean break. And believe me, that's the best thing.

Ted Kramer:
You know my wife is fighting me for custody?. You know that we're going to court?. Do you know what my chances are if I'm out of a job?.

Jim O'Connor:
Look, I understand that you're upset...

Ted Kramer:
I don't want to beg, but I'm asking you, please, as a friend. Ah?... I'm asking you.

Jim O'Connor:
You're an extremely bright guy. You've got a hell of a talent. You're gonna land on your feet. You're gonna survive...Teddy, look. I know you may be short on cash. No big hurry about paying this back.

Ted Kramer:
Shame on you.