Tough Pigs Anthology

July 2003

 

The Jim Henson Hour

Monster Telethon, Part 6:

Don't Panic

 

Cast: Jim Henson (Kermit), Dave Goelz (Gonzo, Digit), Kevin Clash (Leon),

Steve Whitmire (Bean, Foo Foo), Fran Brill (Vicki), Gordon Robertson (Lindy),

Jennifer Lee (Bootsie), Andrew Wilson (Brad), Erica Lancaster (Amanda).

 

    

 

 

 

[ As we return from commercial, Kermit relaxes in the hammock. ]

 

Kermit

 

What a beautiful spot. Isn't this a beautiful spot? This is a beautiful spot. Look at that water... and that sand... and that water... hmmm. I wonder how the gang is doing.

 

    

 

 

 

[ Back at the studio: The gang is not doing well. ]

 

Gonzo

 

He can't even see us! If he only knew --

 

Leon

 

I got an idea! I got an idea! 

 

Vicki

 

PEO-PLLLLLE! There is no need to panic. Now, Leon, you take over Gonzo's responsibilities... 

 

Leon

 

What!?

 

Vicki

 

Gonzo, you take over my job...

 

Gonzo

 

I didn't know I had responsibilities. 

 

Vicki

 

Yes. And I will take over Mr Kermit's. Now. The first thing I think we should do...  

 

All

 

Oh no, you don't! 

 

Vicki

 

What?

 

Leon

 

A job like this requires artistic vision! 

 

Vicki

 

Well, I have that... 

 

Gonzo

 

Thank you, Leon. A-hem. As my first decision: Chickens on Roller Skates.

 

Leon

 

NO!

 

Vicki

 

No, no, no. Well, listen! We have to do something... They're watching.

 

    

 

 

 

[ Vicki points at the audience. They all look at the screen, cough and giggle nervously. ]

 

Lindy

 

[ whispers: ] Digit's the one who puts stuff on.

 

Vicki

 

Well, where is Digit?

 

Leon

 

DIGIT! 

 

Vicki

 

Digit, get out here!

 

Gonzo

 

Di-git!

 

[ Digit comes out on roller skates. ]

 

djd

 

I'm co-ming... whoa-oa-oa! 

 

[ Digit careens into the screen, which changes to the Fashion Dolls sketch. ]

 

    

 

    

 

 

 

[ Amanda places her new set in the Bootsie dream house.

 

Amanda

 

Wait until you're in your new suit, Bootsie. Everyone's going to have to listen to you.  

 

 

 

[ Bootsie stands behind a podium. ]

 

Bootsie

 

... I'm sorry, but I can't take any more questions, because I've got to go shopping for a BIG DATE tonight!

 

[ Brad enters. ] 

 

Brad

 

Hey, Boots. What goes? 

 

Bootsie

 

Can't you tell? I've zinged into a whole new thing! Now I'm Bootsie for President! I come with my own Oval Office, and a four-year supply of swingy Bootsie outfits, that take me from war room to ballroom! 

 

Brad

 

Wow, Bootsie! With you as president, it'll really be a kinder, swingier nation! Ha ha ha!

 

Bootsie

 

Oh, Brad. Be serious for a second. This is the highest office of America! It's almost more important than being a high-fashion model!  

 

Brad

 

But, Boots... what do I do when you're rushing to meetings with Soviet leaders?

 

Bootsie

 

I thought of that, Brad. You can be vice president! 

 

Brad

 

Me? Would I be any good at it?

 

Bootsie

 

You'd be PERFECT!  

 

Brad

 

But... what would I do?

 

Bootsie

 

Well... you could stand behind the podium! 

 

Brad

 

Okay! I could do that!

 

    

 

 

[ As Brad stands behind the podium, Amanda shines a flashlight on him to make a spotlight. A crowd roars. ]

 

Brad

 

My fellow Americans... This proves what my grandmother always said: In this country, anyone can become vice president!  

 

Bootsie

 

If you have the right look! 

 

 

Next: Election Day

 

Monster Telethon contents

 

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Tough Pigs Anthology Contents

June 2003 -- The Jim Henson Hour: Science Fiction

April/May 2003 -- Breaking News: Sesame Street News Flashes

March 2003 -- The Early Days of the Muppet Show Comic Strip

Feb 2003 -- Ernie vs Bert

Aug/Sept 2002 -- The Road to Hollywood

July 2002 -- The Decline and Fall of Gorch, part two: The Fall

June 2002 -- The Decline and Fall of Gorch, part one: The Decline

May 2002 -- Giant Frogs!

April 2002 -- April Frog's Day

March 2002 -- The Muppets Take Madison Avenue

February 2002 -- Kermit and Piggy : That Magnificent Hankering

January 2002 -- Off the Street

December 2001 -- It Feels Like Christmas

November 2001 -- Muppets: 1, Host: 0