Commercial Success/Transcript

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Episode:	Commercial Success
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Blythe: [Sigh] Yep.
Mrs. Twombly: Yep.
Blythe: Eeeeyup.
[Door opens]
Chef Henri: Buongiorno! Is this the Littlest Pot Shop? I need a tiny little pot.
Mrs. Twombly: [Sigh] No, they're a block over and two streets down.
Chef Henri: Grazie! You've been most helpful.
Blythe: Yep.
Mrs. Twombly: Eeeeyup.
[Tires screech]
Driver: Uh... not the Littlest Pit Stop?
Blythe: Nope.
Mrs. Twombly: Sorry. [Sigh] Eeeeyup.
Blythe: Yup.
[Bell dings]
Littlest Pat: Down here. Top of the mornin', lasses! I'm Littlest Pat and I'm lookin' for a shop that caters to my particular needs.
Blythe: I'm afraid that wouldn't be us, Littlest Pat.
Littlest Pat: Oh, hmph! (Tap dances and leaves)
Mrs. Twombly: [Sigh] This is the slowest business has ever been, Blythe! We need to get some customers in here if for no other reason than to keep us from going bonkers!
Blythe: Yeah. I mean, I enjoy making lanyards as much as the next fashion-conscious teen, but I think I'm developing an allergy to plastic. [Sniffs] Aaa-choo!
Mrs. Twombly: Oh, bless you, dear.
Blythe: There's got to be something we can do to improve business.
Mrs. Twombly: Well, catering to Littlest Pat's might help.
Blythe: [Snap] I got it! The way to get customers into a business is to advertise! We'll make a commercial!
Mrs. Twombly: A commercial... [Gasp] Great galloping grapes, that is a wonderful idea, Blythe! The only problem is that there's no way I could afford to do that. It costs a lot of money to make a commercial.
Blythe: That's the beauty of it, Mrs. T. We can save a lot of money by doing it ourselves. Jasper is a whiz at making videos on his computer, so I'm sure he could help us.
Mrs. Twombly: Hmm, an actual commercial for Littlest Pet Shop.
[Bell dings]
Golfer: And Littlest Putt Shop?
Mrs. Twombly: No. Let's do it!

[theme song]

Jasper: This is so cool, Blythe. I never thought I'd be directing a for real commercial.
Blythe: I know you'll do an awesome job, Jasper. And thanks for helping out too, you guys.
Youngmee: Are you kidding?
Sue: Yeah, this is going to be so much fun!
Jasper: I gotta go get ready. You know, get my director game face on.
Blythe: Okay, see you in a bit.
Russell: Wow! They're going to shoot a commercial here at the shop!
Minka: Mmm, what's a commercial?
Vinnie: That's the stuff that comes in between the stuff you want to watch.
Pepper: It pays for the stuff you want to watch.
Pets: Ohhhh!
Sunil: I always wondered.

Blythe: That's right, you're all going to be on TV!
Penny Ling: [Gasp] On TV? Oh, that's so exciting! Uh oh!
Russell: What's wrong, Penny Ling?
Penny Ling: I'm not sure if the viewing public is ready for a close-up of me, I might be too cute for TV! 
Pets: Aww, adorable!
Blythe: Don't worry, it'll be okay. Well, I got to go get working on a script. See you later!
Pets: [Chattering]
Vinnie: Ooh, let me tell you, ladies and pets, you cannot get any more showbiz-y exciting than this! Whoaa-aah! [Thud]
Sunil: Oh! What if we had an animated series that celebrated our adorable antics here at the Littlest Pet Shop? Would that not, in fact, be more showbiz-y exciting?
Vinnie: Heh, like that will ever happen!
Minka: Gee, I wonder what our commercial will be like?
Pepper: I'm guessing it'll be something like this. [Click]
[Static]
Minka: Whoa, look at all those toys!
Russell: That's right, Minka! Here at Littlest Pet Shop, we're proud of our huuuuge selection of pet toys!
Pepper: Including weird toys for pets from distant galaxies! Woo!
Russell: Really? That is so cool!
[Static]
Vinnie: Yo, check this out!
[Hip hop music]
Vinnie: Whoa! [Thud] The LPS is off the hook, representin' some of the finest pet care in all the city, yo! 
Minka: Uh, you talking like that sounds - hmm, how should I say this? Lame! 
Vinnie: I know.
[Static]
Sunil: And do not forget, our fabulous selection of top-quality is second to none!
[Poof]
[Bang!]
Sunil: [Nervous laugh]
[Static]

Pitch 2 only during the song with the Backup singers.

[Zoe]
You got money in your pocket that you wanna spend
Come to Littlest Pet Shop and be a friend
For all your pet shop ne-e-e-e-eds

[Sunil]
Supplies are all organic and gluten-free

[Minka]
Don't wait, just take a chance

[Vinnie]
Coming here will make you want to sing and dance

[Pepper]
A daycare for your pets

[Penny]
Where we never sing duets

[Russell]
And there's no regrets

[Vinnie]
Plus, we sell fishing nets

Russell: Um, actually, Vinnie, we don't sell fishing nets.
Vinnie: Oh. Well, maybe we should.
Russell: Not really a pet supply.
Zoe not, fish are pets, too only.
All: Yeah!
Russell: Fine.

[Female Singers]
Just come to Littlest Pet Shop
Yeah, come on up to Littlest Pet Shop

[Sunil]
Spend all your money at the Littlest Pet Shop

[All]
Where we'll be your friend too

Minka: (Breaks fourth wall) We'll be right back after a word from our sponsors! [Click]
[Static]

Blythe: Hm, it'd be nice if we could do a big musical dance number. [Laugh] A musical number in a commercial! That's just silly!
Mrs. Twombly: Oh, Blythe, I jotted down a few little ideas for the commercial! Oh, but you probably don't want to see them.
Blythe: Sure I would, Mrs. T. What d'you got? Uh, you want to include an elephant?
Mrs. Twombly: Well, I always hear people talking about the "elephant in the room" and I thought that it might be a surefire attention-getter.
Blythe: Um... maybe. Okay, hold on - a luxury yacht pulling a line of skiers holding a Littlest Pet Shop banner?
Mrs. Twombly: Too much?
Blythe: Just a little.
Mrs. Twombly: Well, just skip down to the end and give me your honest reaction.
Blythe: Then the gorgeous shop owner dressed in a fabulous diamond-studded ball gown descends a grand staircase surrounded by muscular male dancers as she sings the Littlest Pet Shop theme song. We have a theme song?
Mrs. Twombly: [Singing] You can be what you wanna be! The Littlest Pet Shop! [Beat] Ookay, forget the theme song. But the rest is doable, isn't it?
Blythe: Mrs. Twombly, this commercial isn't exactly going to be a big-budget extravaganza. I hope that doesn't disappoint you.
Mrs. Twombly: Of course not, dear; I was just spitballing some ideas. I don't really care what you and your friends come up with as long as I'm in it.
Blythe: Of course you'll be in it. Jasper's a no-frills, laid-back kind of guy, so I think we'll all have a lot of fun.
Jasper: Ahem! Alright, enough of this goofing off, people! Let's make some pet shop commercial magic!
Blythe: Or not.

Jasper: Okay, people, we don't have all day! Let's do this first shot, now!
Sue: Dude, chill!
Jasper: I'll chill once I call, "Cut, that's a wrap."
Sue: Cameras ready! 
Jasper: Finally. Roll camera!
Sue: Rolling!
Youngmee: Establishing shot of Littlest Pet Shop, take 1. [Clap!]
Mrs. Twombly: Oh! Have we started yet?
Jasper: Cut! Ugh! Yes, Mrs. Twombly, we've started, and you've just ruined the opening shot.
Mrs. Twombly: Oh, oopsy-daisy! Sorry.
Jasper: I don't want anyone coming out the door while we're doing this shot.
Youngmee: Right. Okay, everyone, please stay inside the shop while we get (Voice distorts over walkie-talkie)
Russell: Uh, what did she say?
Blythe: I have no idea.
Jasper: Okay, let's try this again.
Sue: Cameras still rolling.
Youngmee: Establishing shot of Littlest Pet Shop, take 2. [Clap!]
[Door opens]
Blythe: Youngmee, can you repeat that? I couldn't understand what you were saying.
Jasper: Cuuuut! She said that everyone should stay inside until the first shot is finished, got it?
Blythe: Yeah, I got it! Sheesh!
Jasper: One. More. Time! Pleeeeease!
Youngmee: Establishing shot of Littlest Pet Shop, take 3. [Clap!]
Jasper: Cut, print! Let's move on!
Sue: Hold it! We've got to go again. The battery ran out.
Jasper: [Frustrated yell] Can't believe this! [Mumbling] Frustrating!

Mrs. Twombly: I'm so nervous! I never realized how important being in a commercial was to me until we started this whole adventure!
Blythe: Well, just relax and have fun, you'll do great.
Jasper: Mrs. Twombly, we're going to film your part, so just look at the camera and say your line.
Mrs. Twombly: You bet, Bret!
Jasper: My name's Jasper, but I'm glad you got it.
Mrs. Twombly: Oh, Jasper, I know it's you; I don't know why I called you Bret! Heh! I suppose it's my nerves!
Jasper: Don't worry about it. Roll camera!
Sue: Rolling!
Youngmee: Mrs. Twombly's line, take 1. [Clap!]
Mrs. Twombly: Oh!
Jasper: Aaaaaaand, action!
Mrs. Twombly: Uhh... you want me to do something?
Jasper: Yes, Mrs. Twombly, say your line.
Mrs. Twombly: Oh, of course! Um... my line, which is, uh-
Blythe: Come to Littlest Pet Shop for all your pet care needs, we're the best.
Mrs. Twombly: Very good! Are we done?
Blythe: Uh. No, Mrs. Twombly, you have to say your lines–
Jasper: Blythe, please; I'll work with the actors. You have to say the line, Mrs. Twombly, not Blythe.
Mrs. Twombly: Oh, yes, I knew that. [Clears throat] Come to Littlest Pet Shop for- for- Oh, for the love of scale, feather, and fur! What do I say again, Blythe?
Blythe: For all your pet care needs, we're the best.
Mrs. Twombly: Right! Are we done?
Jasper: Yes!
Blythe: [Relieved sigh] Thank goodness.
Mrs. Twombly: Oh, this is so much fun! I can't wait to see how I look on camera!

Jasper: Now, Blythe, can you get the pets to sit still for a minute while I record them?
Blythe: Sure. Why?
Jasper: Not that I need to explain myself, but I feel I'll be able to emphasize what a fun place Littlest Pet Shop is for pets by actually showing some pets.
Blythe: Just sitting there? That doesn't make very good use of-
Jasper: Blythe, are you questioning my artistic vision?
Blythe: Uhhhh, no, sir. Not me. You're the director.
Jasper: Finally, something we both agree on.
Blythe: Okay, everybody. Our "genius director" wants you to just sit still and look at the camera.
Zoe: That's all? That doesn't make very good use of our personalities!
Blythe: It's what he wants. Something about his "artistic vision".
Zoe: Any director that doesn't make full use of me in their project can't have much an artistic vision.
[Static]
[Clap!]
(Russell curls into a ball.)
Jasper: Cuuuut!
(Vinnie dances in front of the camera, then falls.)
Jasper: Cuuuut!
[Static]
[Clap!]
(Penny Ling turns to face the camera, looking adorable, then Vinnie bumps into her and she starts crying.)
Jasper: Cuuuut!
[Static]
[Clap!]
Sunil: Aaaaah! [Thud] 
Jasper: Cuuuuut!
[Static]
[Clap!]
(Minka hops around and knocks over the camera.)
Jasper: Cuuuuut!
[Static]
[Clap!]
(Zoe strikes some poses.)
Jasper: Finally, someone who knows how to act in front of the camera. 
Zoe: [Barking]
(A boom mic tips over.)
Jasper: Cuuuuuuuuuuuut!
[Static]
[Clap!]
(Pepper on a unicycle with a clown outfit, funny disguise, balloons, and a Jack-in-the-box) 
Jasper: What's this?! Blythe, lose the props!
[Boing!]
Jasper: P.U.! Cuuuuuut! [Static] That's a wrap, people, and pets! Thank you for all your help, such as it was! I promise that even though I wasn't given much to work with, I will deliver the best commercial possible! Adieu!
Blythe: Ugh! Adieu? Could he get any more full of himself?
Mrs. Twombly, Youngmee, & Sue: No!

[Laptop beeps]
Jasper: Blythe, I did it!
Blythe: Did what, O Great Director?
Jasper: I was looking at the crummy footage we shot today and suddenly it came to me – the way to make this commercial really work! You're gonna love it!
Blythe: Well, what is it?
Jasper: I have a computer program that I can use to make the pets look like they're actually talking, mouth moves and all. They're gonna be the stars of this commercial!
Blythe: The pets will be talking? [Laugh] That's... different. So what about Mrs. Twombly?
Jasper: Oh, she's out.
Blythe: What?! Jasper, you can't do that! You have no idea how much Mrs. Twombly wanted to be in this commercial!
Jasper: Sorry, Blythe, but that's showbiz. It's about my artistic vision, after all. Gotta go, lots more editing to do. See ya!
Blythe: Mrs. Twombly's out?! This is terrible!

Mrs. Twombly: Ooh, this is so exciting! My TV commercial debut! The screening starts in one minute, everyone!
Blythe: This is not gonna be good! So Jasper, did you even read my suggestions for the pets' voices? 
Jasper: I did, Blythe, and no offense, but you were way off base with your voice direction. You really don't need to worry your pretty over-sized head about it though. I went with my choices and it turned out just great.
Blythe: I'm not the only one around here with a big head!
Jasper: All right, everyone, time to show you what will no doubt become known as my master work! Lights, Mrs. Twombly! I give you my Littlest Pet Shop commercial!
TV Russell: [High screech] Hey, all you pets out there!
TV Penny Ling: [Deep voice] Listen up, yo!
Penny Ling: I don't sound like that. [Gasp] Do I?
TV Minka: [Baby voice] Are you tired of getting the same old food, toys, and other pet supplies?
Pepper: Ha ha ha! You sound funny!
TV Pepper: [Old raspy voice] Are you tired of not getting the best pet day care available?
Pepper: Hey! That's not funny!
Blythe: You know, everybody thinks their voice sounds weird the first time they hear it.
TV Vinnie: [Girly voice] You gotta start talking to the people in your life!
TV Sunil: [Gravely voice] You gotta get them to take you somewhere new!
Vinnie: I sound like a girl!
Sunil: Well, at least he got my voice right.
TV Zoe: [Accent] You got to get them to take you to Littlest Pet Shop!
Zoe: [Gasp] Do you have any idea what this is going to do to my image?!
TV Pets: Go to Littlest Pet Shop for all your pet care needs! We're the best!
Jasper: Littlest Pet Shop! We don't sell pets, we cater to them! So, what did everybody think?
Mrs. Twombly: What did I think? Hmm, well... what did I think? I, er, I think... that, um! [Tearing up] I think I need to go find a box of tissues! [Crying]
Jasper: Huh. Well, I never thought my work would bring people to tears. Blythe, Mrs. Twombly left before I could share my good news.
Blythe: What's the good news? That this wasn't the actual commercial and we were all just punk'd?
Jasper: What? No! My dad is pals with the manager at the local TV station and he agreed to put the commercial on the air starting tomorrow! Pretty cool, huh?
Blythe: Huh! Not so much! You guys stay here, I have to go talk to Mrs. Twombly.
Mrs. Twombly: [Sobbing]
Blythe: Hi, Mrs. T. 
Mrs. Twombly: Oh! [Clears throat] Hi, Blythe! It seems like everyone comes in here when they're sad, so I thought I'd give it a try!
Blythe: Ohhh... I know how much it meant to you to be in the commercial. I'm really sorry it turned out this way.
Mrs. Twombly: [Sigh] Ohh! Don't you worry about me, Blythe. [Sniff] I've gotten by without commercial fame for this long; I suppose I can keep going without it for a while longer! I am a little worried about your friend, though.
Blythe: Jasper? Yeah, me too.
Mrs. Twombly: Does he always act like this?
Blythe: No, he doesn't. Fortunately.
Mrs. Twombly: Well, then, you might want to talk to him and find out why he's acting like such a knucklehead now.
Blythe: Good idea, Mrs. Twombly, and you stay in here for as long as you like, okay?
Mrs. Twombly: [Tearfully] Oh, thank you, dear!
Blythe: Jasper, we need to talk.
Jasper: Uh, sure. What's up?
Blythe: Okay, this whole commercial thing has turned out to be a big mess. For one thing, I know that Mrs. T is completely bummed that you cut her out of her own commercial and that the pets are not at all happy with the voices you gave them.
Jasper: How do you know that?
Blythe: Well, I just talked to Mrs. T, and as far as the pets go... I just know, okay? I also know that you've been acting like a big jerk the whole time and that Sue and Youngmee aren't happy with how you've been treating them, and neither am I! Happy about how you've been treating them, and me! Look, I know that this was your project and that you were the creative captain in charge of the commercial's ship, but unfortunately you forgot about how important the sailors are who hoist the sails, and tote them bails, and make the boat go, and... boy, I wish I knew more about sailing!
Jasper: Don't worry, I get it. You're right, I've been a big jerk!
Youngmee: Is everything okay over here?
Jasper: [Sigh] I'm really sorry I treated you guys the way I did. I was so nervous about messing up that I let you all down by acting like Mr. Cool Director Guy. Please forgive me.
Sue: Now that's the Jasper we know and love!
Jasper: Oh! I still got time!
Blythe: For what?
Jasper: Never mind, just make sure everyone is watching tomorrow for the commercial!
Blythe: Oo-kay.
Jasper: Oh, and don't worry about Mrs. Twombly or the pets' voices; I'll take care of it!
Blythe: They'll be so happy!
Youngmee: They will?

Mrs. Twombly: Well, it's almost time for the commercial to air! Did Jasper give you any more details about what he was going to do?
Blythe: Not really, he just said it was going to be great. I hope, I hope, I hope!
Mrs. Twombly: Ohhh, it's time!
Mrs. Twombly: [On TV] Come to Littlest Pet Shop for- for- Oh, for the love of scale, feather, and fur! What do I say, Blythe?
Blythe: [On TV] For all of your pet care needs, we're the best!
Mrs. Twombly: [On TV] Right!
Jasper: [On TV] But don't just take our word for it. Listen to these satisfied customers.
Vinnie: [Sunil's voice] I love Littlest Pet Shop's day camp! Come spend the day with us! [Yelp]
Vinnie: What the heck?
Pepper: [Penny Ling's voice] Littlest Pet Shop has something for every pet!
Penny Ling: [Pepper's voice] They've got the best treats in town!
Pepper: You sound like me!
Penny Ling: And you sound like me!
Pepper: Now that's funny!
Pepper & Penny Ling: [Laughing]
Blythe: Wow, maybe Jasper is a genius! He did an amazing job on the pets' voices; it's just too bad he got them mixed up.
Minka: [Vinnie's voice] Littlest Pet Shop has the latest pet fashions by Blythe!
Sunil: [Minka's voice] Littlest Pet Shop may be little, but it's big on service!
Russell: [Zoe's voice] When I need my quills waxed, I go to Littlest Pet Shop!
Zoe: [Russell's voice] Going to Littlest Pet Shop makes me want to sing! Laaaaaaaaaa!
(Fish bowls break)
Zoe: Hmph!
Mrs. Twombly: [On TV] Come to Littlest Pet Shop for all your pet care needs! We're the best!
Blythe: [Jasper's voice] Littlest Pet Shop! We don't sell pets, we cater to them!
Mrs. Twombly: I... love it!
All: [Cheering]

Youngmee: I don't think I've ever seen the shop this busy! 
Blythe: Isn't it great?
[Bell dings]
Jasper: Hi, everyone. 
Mrs. Twombly: There he is - director of the year!
Jasper: Thanks, Mrs. Twombly. It was nice working with you.
Mrs. Twombly: I'm glad to hear that because I think I've got a new project we can collaborate on! 
Jasper: A new project?
Mrs. Twombly: Yep! It's a little movie script I've been working on, it's called "Twombly: Portrait of the Pet Care Bombshell"! What do you think?
Jasper: [Gulp] Uh, I'll have my people call your people!
Blythe: You have people?
Jasper: Yeah, no.
Blythe & Jasper: [Laughing]

[End credits]