Amber Brown (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 8 - Episode #1.8 - full transcript

Dear Diary,

Hollywood is coming to my house tomorrow
to film Max's new show.

Actually,
it's called an audition pilot,

and it's for the Health Food Network.

Max and Mom, you might say, are excited,
but not as much as they seem nervous.

It's actually kind of funny.

And Aunt Pam wishes
there was a part for her.

And Brandi and I, we're so excited
that we get to be in it.

She's staying over at my house tonight
because we have to get up so early.

Someone needs to stop Clearway Law.
Public shouldn't leave reviews for lawyers.

Could you tighten it out a little bit?



There we go.

Stick it up there. Make sure it's tight.

Looks like we're using
all the glow-in-the-dark stars.

Have to. They'll be falling
off your ceiling forever.

I don't mind falling stars.

As long as you don't sleep
with your mouth open.

Dear Diary, quick note,

if Dad comes over,
I hope he does not bring Cynnie.

Actually, speaking of Cynnie,
little did I know

there'd be an added bonus to Brandi
helping me with my math homework.

Actually, it was more helping me
not have Cynnie the math tutor around,

specifically around my dad.

Last week at school, I had a feeling
that I never had before.

I was truly proud of myself.



I, Amber Brown, did well at math.

Brandi! Brandi!

We did it!

B-plus? You got a B-plus.

- Wow. Wow, wow.
- Thank you, Brandi. Thank you.

Justin, look.

Wow. Awesome, Amber.

And we know the answer to this equation.

B-plus equals zero tutors!

No more Cynnie.

Oh, yeah. That too.

What's the other "too"?

I did it.

I actually got better at math.

Working hard at something
might not make you perfect at it,

but it sure feels good to be better at it.

I don't know, it just feels so good.

Yeah. I am kinda nervous about tomorrow.

There's gonna be
a real director here.

Like "real" real,
who yells "action" and "cut."

Mom and Max are so funny trying
to memorize their lines.

And we already have ours memorized.

This is gonna look so cool.

I know. Oh, my gosh.
Let's grab the letters.

Yes.

I have a M done.
But there's no M in "Hollywood."

That's a W, silly.

I wonder if any famous actresses
started out doing testimonials

about healthy smoothies.

Not that I've found. I looked it up.
I hope to be the first.

Wonder if we actually have
to drink the smoothies.

Sure. It's testimonials, so we have
to say how good they are. Convincingly.

They taste awful,
like mowing the lawn with your teeth,

so I'm definitely not looking
forward to that.

That's why it's called acting.

So fun.

Yeah, so fun.

We're gonna be in makeup.

Like an actual makeup room,
with lights around the mirror?

I think they said trailer.
Yeah, they said a trailer.

So cool.

Yeah. So cool.

I hope fame doesn't change us.

We'll have to make sure
to keep each other grounded.

Yeah, not get too full of ourselves.

I won't let Angry Tree Number 3 forget
where she started.

So cool.

Yeah, so cool.

Rick, can you hit that one
with a couple gels? We're getting glare.

- Coming through.
- A little bit more?

Yeah. A little higher up.

Can you be careful with that? Please?

To juice, or not to juice.
That is the question.

Bravo!

Bravo! Bravo!

Honey, we're about to start shooting.
You gotta get your tracksuit on.

- Go to wardrobe.
- Listen to you, all Hollywood.

- I know, I'm a natural, right?
- Yeah, I'm just not sure that I can do it.

There's a lot of people here.
It's really exciting, just intimidating.

- Sarah, you can do this.
- Yeah?

We're doing this. You will be great.

- Okay.
- Wow.

It's just…

This is awesome.

- Hi, Aunt Pam. So cool, right?
- It's very cool.

Hello, people!

Hi!

Of course.

Man, this director, he's on a power trip.

People, my name is Art. Art Robins.
I'm your director.

People, please. Please hold the work.

Hold what work? No one's even moving.

Let's all wish our newest contestant,

who may very well win the title
of "Next Health Food Network Star,"

best of luck, Mr. Max Dayton.

Thank you. Thank you.
There's so many people I want to thank.

It's been an incredible ride.

Okay! Here we go.

Wow. That was good.

I'm with the behind-the-scenes.

We're just getting B-roll, seeing
how it all works. Use it for marketing.

- Okay.
- I'm with the "behind" behind-the-scenes.

We dig a little deeper, more invasive.

Wow, that's a lot for a cooking show.

Love your work.

Yeah, same. Love your work.

If I could get in a question right now,
that'd be great.

Me? Sure. Yeah, sure.

- Here we go. Yeah.
- Where do you want--

Right here. Okay.

Just give us

a short pitch about this project.

Okay, Max and I are--

Do I start-- Okay.

Max and I are partners in a health food
and wellness venture.

This is a chance at a weekly show
with the potential

to reach a really wide audience,
and educate people

on ways to meet our daily nutrition
and increase movement.

Am I supposed to be looking
at both cameras?

- I wasn't--
- Perfect.

Good? Okay, it felt good. Okay.

Okay.

You know what, this--

We should keep the kitchen island clear.
You can put the delivery over there.

I'm from Edible Art for Camera.
I'm Bilky, the food designer.

Okay. Of course you are.

I'm so sorry. I'm Sarah.
Love your work. What?

- This is something, huh?
- Are they gonna put everything back?

Yeah. Yeah, of course.
It's just showbiz, baby.

You can stop talking like that.

- No, I can't, baby doll.
- Stop.

No, seriously, I can't.

It's something about the cameras
and the energy. I'm just loving this.

Luck be a lady.

- That is from a play, Guys and Dolls.
- I started in the theater.

- No, you didn't.
- I didn't. But it sounded good, right?

Hey, Sal. Can you get me some ice?

- Flying in.
- Sal, hi!

I can get you a cup of ice.

I have a truck full of ice.
I'm with special effects.

'Course you are. Love your work!

What?

I told you,
it's the Hollywood factor. By the way…

- Love your work!
- See, I get nervous. I get nervous.

I know. I know. If you didn't want to be
on the on-camera segments,

- you could've said something.
- No, I do. I did,

but now I'm not sure.
I don't think I can physically,

because I'm shaking right now,
and I'm thinking about it, so…

- Okay.
- Pam, Pam is here!

Hi. Can you come?

Coming through!

What is-- How's it going?

Shouldn't you be in your workout gear?

Can you do it? I'm just-- I am panicking,
and I don't want to be on camera.

- Wait, what?
- Could I play her?

- No, you don't have to play me. Be you.
- I'll be you.

It would be nice not
to have to cut those lines.

- I don't have any lines.
- I'll say your lines.

- Well, my lines talking to you.
- All you have to do is a few yoga poses

while he's explaining to the camera.
You can do that, right?

In my sleep.

Director man, sir. Sir?

Yeah, go. You got me
for just two seconds. Go. One, two.

- Max.
- Yeah.

He's looking at me,
and I don't know what to say.

Can we just do a change in casting?
Pam here-- This is Pam. Pam, this is Art.

She's gonna be filling in
for the business partner.

Sure. I'd go with the prettier one.
You got it. You're in, you're out.

- Prettier one?
- About time someone made it official.

That is hilarious.
I think Mom would beg to differ.

That's because you look like Mom.
I take after Dad's side,

and his mom was a knockout!

- Pam, can you get the gear on?
- My props.

Wardrobe lady put it upstairs on the bed.

Except I'm wearing the shoes.
Bring me another pair. We'll swap.

Yeah, yeah.

Okay, let's get it in gear here, folks.

We need the young demo testimonials.
Brandi and Amber.

Let's run through
their testimonial segment.

Okay, girls,

you'll be standing on this side
of the island, next to Mr. Dayton.

- Okay. Okay.
- Yep, got it.

All right,
let's get this rehearsal, folks.

Here are your drinks, Mr. Dayton.

So you can either hold onto these
or you can pour them from the blender.

Or just have them ready,
set on the island.

Yeah, whatever feels natural for you.

Right. Thank you.

Do we ask him for the shakes?

I could say,
"We love the way you cook that shake."

Is that scripted?

And then I could say, "I'm so thirsty.

Do you have anything good
and healthy that you've cooked?"

- Good one.
- That's not scripted.

Let's keep it natural.
Easy conversation, huh?

Then I'd stick to the script.

- Getting so nervous.
- Me too.

Now, please breathe deep, focus.
You guys both look fabulous.

Wait, we don't have our makeup on.

We need our makeup.

Careful, Angry Tree.

Oops, sorry.

Thank you. I just wanted to make sure
because we were told we'd have makeup.

This is a rehearsal. We'll get you
into makeup before camera's rolling.

Okay. What is happening?

FYI,
these two are thinking of adding lines.

No. No, no. Don't want that.

Okay, just the cast on set now, please.
Just the cast.

Let's just stick to the script, people.

Really?

I was gonna do mostly scripted
and then ad-lib a bit.

Let's see how the girls do
with their testimonials, okay?

Right.

What is this? Who is this?

I'm Sarah. The not-pretty one.

I wanna make sure
everybody can see my daughter's eyes.

Adorable.

Can we control this set, please?
It's not school picture day.

- Mom, Mom, it's fine. My hair is fine.
- Okay.

- Go.
- Do I look okay? Can you see my eyes?

- Yeah.
- This is just a rehearsal.

Sorry. Sorry, my mistake.
I love your work.

Yeah. You told me.

Are we set? Here we go.

All right, girls. You all set?

- Yep.
- Yeah.

Okay, just take a breath, focus,

and listen
for the director to say, "action."

And… action!

Is it me? Is it my line? Yes, it is. Okay.

All right.

Welcome, and welcome
to Take it to the Max!

I'm your host, Matt Dayton.

Cut.

Max.

- Your name is Max.
- What'd I say?

You said, "Matt."
You said, "My name is Matt."

- I don't think I said that, did I?
- Honestly, you did.

- Really?
- You said, "Matt."

- Really?
- I noticed that too.

Man.

Should we change our names?

Yes. I'll be Shannon.

I'll be Crystal.

No, no! No, no changing names, people.

Are we the people?

I'm Crystal. That's all I know.

I am not Matt. I'm Max.
Max. Max Dayton. Max.

Okay, here we go.

Okay. Yeah, got it. Here we go.

Remember, not starting at the top, okay?

Just getting
the sound-bite testimonials, okay?

And, action!

Okay, these are my signature smoothies
providing all the essential vitamins

and minerals needed for an entire day.
All in one glass.

Tell me what you think.

Really good. Right, Crystal?

Yummy, yummy, yes.
Delicious. It is good, Shannon.

Cut!

I don't know if I wanna use "Shannon."

Okay, so when we actually film,

I'm gonna need you to taste the smoothie
before you tell us how good it is.

Okay? Okay.

Dear Diary,

Brandi and I have learned that there are
all kinds of levels to acting.

And eating-acting is one of the toughest.

Especially when you know you won't like
something but have to act as if you do.

Had a lot of practice doing that lately.

Okay, everyone in wardrobe,
final touch-ups.

We go in ten.

Okay, ladies. Girls.

Hey, Shannon and Crystal.

Yes, yes, sorry, yes.
Do we wait here?

No, it's makeup time. Follow me.

- This is the best day ever.
- I'll never forget this.

Walking to a makeup trailer?

Yeah, we're gonna be famous.
Very cool.

Are you nervous?

A little. Max seemed a lot nervous though.

For sure. And your mom too.

She's very nervous.

Ladies, makeup trailer's
over here. Come on, hurry up.

Let's walk slow. I want people to see us.

But why is no one here?

Yeah. Nobody around
when we're having a cool moment.

Lots of people around
to see me walk into a pole though.

That's a form of comedy,
so it still counts.

A makeup trailer.

Let's go.

You girls look absolutely adorable.
I love it.

- Thank you.
- Thanks.

This is so cool.

I promised your mom
I was gonna get pictures.

- Let me see. Let me see. Hi.
- Hey.

- Thank you.
- In the mirror. Thank you. Let's go.

Let's go this way. Wait.

All right, it's getting crowded in here.

Right, sorry. Sorry,
we'll get out of your way.

We're not supposed to be in here.

- Hi. You look so beautiful.
- Hi, Dad.

- You're not nervous, are you?
- A little.

You shouldn't be nervous.
Cynnie says to say hi,

and she's so proud of your progress,
and so am I.

Is she here?

No. It's just me.

See you on set.

See us on set.

- I know.
- So excited.

So you wanna be actresses?

Yes.

Nope. I just think that this is cool.

And I love having this fun time
with my friend.

I just wish Justin were here.

Me too.

And honestly, it's not just having
this fun time with Brandi.

It's seeing my family
all together, even Max.

Everyone happy. Sharing this experience.

That's what I wanna be.
I wanna be a happy family.

Isn't this a little too much makeup?
Do I even really need makeup?

Oh, yeah.

Okay, places. Let's go, people.

The kids are still in makeup,

and we're waiting on the sister-in-law
who is now playing "Yoga Lady."

Of course.

Sarah, hi. Can you go find Pam
and tell her to hurry up?

- Yeah.
- And is that Phil?

Yeah. He wanted to see Amber.

Hey, look.

Look at these pictures
of the girls in makeup.

They look like little movie stars.

Can we pick up the pace?
We are losing the light.

It is daytime. We're inside. Who are you?

I don't know. I honestly don't.

I blacked out for a second.

I got Phil staring at me.
It's freaking me out.

Where's Pam?

Let's get Yoga Lady for a rehearsal
while we're waiting on the kids.

We are ready!

And focused!

There she is.

- Oh, no.
- Oh, my.

Let's do this.

Take 22.

Are you hearing this, people? Twenty-two.

Okay, this time we're just gonna
run straight through it.

No stopping. Okay?

If you make a mistake, just keep going.

- We'll fix it in post.
- Okay.

- And nobody yells "cut" but me.
- Sorry.

- Yeah.
- Got it? Get it? Good.

Okay. And, action.

Welcome. Welcome to Take it to the Max.

I'm your host, Max Dayton.

And today, we're gonna be talking
about fighting fatigue,

renewing your energy and food as medicine.

Now, let's talk about fatigue.

Could be a number of reasons
why you feel fatigued.

Not enough sleep,
eating too much processed sugar.

Or if you're like me,

you might have a very talkative,
extremely pushy Aunt Pam.

- That's Pam to you, Matt.
- It's Max.

Max. As you were saying,

calcium in your diet leads
to strong bones.

And combined with a few basic moves
on this here yoga mat--

In heels for a workout.

Walking in high heels is a workout,
am I right?

And you look fabulous doing it.

All right, maybe lose the heels.

But keep the makeup and earrings.
Right, Matt?

Max.

Whatever. And now,
a word from our sponsor.

We don't have commercials.

Yeah.

I'm okay, Matt.

Dear Diary, this was a fun day. Period.

I can't wait to see
if Max's presentation wins,

so he can have his own TV show.

I, Amber Brown, believe he deserves it.

Best part of the day, though? Dad is here.

So, girls, tell me what you think.

Should we tell the parents at home

that their kids are just gonna love
these vitamin-infused smoothies?

Delicious.

So good.

I am so glad you guys
like those smoothies.

Because you both look
like you are feeling healthy and strong.

After 22 takes we better be.

Oh, no.

- I think we got it.
- I think it was a good take.

Cut!