It seemed like a great idea at the time.
2 seconds sound clip from The Master (1984) - The Java Tiger (S1E10) sitcom.
You can hear this line at 00:40:20.343 in the Blu-ray version of the TV Series.
Quote context
[...]
- I just sure wish I'd never seen that map.
- I'd never forgive myself if I passed this up.
- Sorry to just drop in like this, fellas.
- Don't you love it when the good guys win?
- They might have, if you'd done what I said.
- It seemed like a great idea at the time.
- All right, gentlemen. Do exactly as I tell you.
- Let's put them away and get on with it.
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