He got a light somewhere.
3 seconds sound clip from the The Thing from Another World movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:24:39 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
[...]
- Captain, I've got an idea if you'll pardon me, sir.
- You ought to settle down, sir.
- It'd be so much better for us.
- Sure. A captain always flitting around and getting into trouble.
- You remember that night in Honolulu?
- I don't know what they're talking about.
- See, they know what's best for you.
- Here we are. Plenty of voltage now.
- Anchorage, from Polar Expedition 6. Can you hear me? Over.
- Anchorage, reception clear. Stand by.
[...]