McGee and Me! (1989–1992): Season 1, Episode 6 - Back to the Drawing Board - full transcript
(intense music)
(upbeat music
(turning pages)
- [Nicholas Voiceover] For
wherever there is jealousy
or selfish ambition,
there will be disorder and
every other kind of evil.
♪ Jimmy cracked corn, and
I don't care, oh yeah. ♪
- [Announcer] Livestock
judging will take place
at corral number 12.
♪ Jimmy cracked corn,
and I don't care. ♪
- Hmm?
(dramatic music)
(blinking)
(flies buzzing)
(money jingling,
shoes squeeking)
(horn blasting)
- Homina, homina.
(money jingling,
shoes squeeking)
(sobs)
(sinister laugh)
- Look over there!
- [McGee] Huh?
(whoosh)
(flies buzzing)
- [McGee] Huh.
(puffing)
(squeaking shoes,
money jingling)
(chuckling)
(patting)
- Wah lah.
(shoes squeaking)
(hat twirling)
- [Nicholas voiceover] But the
wisdom that comes from heaven
is first of all, pure and
full of mercy and good deeds.
It is wholehearted and sincere.
- [Nicholas] I guess
winter in Eastfield is
a lot like other towns.
It's cold, a lot of
snow, schools are closed,
well, two out of
three isn't bad.
- That's great, man.
- That is so excellent.
(kids talking)
- Hey, Martin, playing
with crayons again?
- Why, are you missing
yours, Derrick?
(laughter)
- Yeah, well, takes
one to know one.
- [All] Huh?
- Class, class,
settle down, please.
I want you all to
welcome Todd Burton,
who's just moved
here to Eastfield.
We'll take a little
time to get to know Todd
before lunch today, but
first, I want you all to
clear your desks for that
history test I promised.
(groans)
You can sit over there, Todd.
You don't have to
take this quiz.
Just find something to do
quietly for the next half hour.
- No problem, thanks.
- [Nicholas Voiceover] Up
til now, this has been a
one sketchpad school.
I think that's about to change.
- [Mrs. Hammond] So you should
have studied last night, so you
should have
no trouble with the test.
- [Nicholas Voiceover]
What am I worried about?
I mean, it could be cool to
have another artist in school.
Of course, if I could
see what he's drawing.
- What's he doing?
- That's what I want to know.
(bouncing sounds)
- Eh!
- Well, what do you think?
- Hmm, an interesting
statement, perhaps,
but a little too close to
neo-modern for my taste.
- What does that mean?
- I was hoping
you could tell me.
(bell rings)
(background conversations)
- Todd,
Hi, I'm Nick Martin
I saw you drawing back in class.
- Oh, um, yeah.
- Well, what were you drawing?
(whistle)
- Cool, does he open up and
have lasers, and blasters,
and stuff inside?
- Oh, sure, he's fully
three dimensional.
I call him Jawbreaker.
- Interesting.
- Nick can draw, too.
Show him, Nick.
- Oh, sure.
- See him?
That's McGee.
- Cute.
- Hey, can I see your
picture of Jawbreaker again?
- Here, look all you want.
- Wait, wait, you can
have one of McGee.
(paper rustling)
- Um, listen, where's
the principal's office?
- Come on, I'll show you.
Hey, you got any other drawings?
Is he has strong as he looks?
(somber music)
- Okay, I tried to be nice.
Now I guess I'll have
to show him how simple
it is to show this can of tuna.
Yeah, right.
(paper rustling)
- Thought you were
gonna clear that stuff
off into the family
room, or do we eat
off the counter tonight?
- You are looking at
a geographical puzzle
expert, my dear.
I'll be done in no time.
- Mm hmm.
But, you can help if you want.
- Ha, so we're in one of
our Cosby moods, are we?
- Just consider it a really
cheap way to see Europe.
- Move over, cheapskate.
(chuckles)
- It's official, everyone.
Must be a blizzard.
Dad's got a jigsaw puzzle.
- That's right, and
everyone who helps
gets to sleep inside tonight.
(giggles)
- Well, I'm not into igloos, so
What, how come you're exempt?
- Hey, I'm busy, okay?
- Check it out,
Rembrandt's busy.
- Uh, David, darling, it may
be a small world after all,
but you are not going to
put Paris, Texas in France.
- Well, if you
want to get picky.
- Oh, I forgot about dinner.
Sarah, would you like
to grate some cheese?
- Nick, want to
grate some cheese?
- I have work to do, okay?
Can't you guys just
leave me alone?
- He vants to be alone.
- That reminds me,
have you seen Germany?
- Um, Kenya?
(violin plays)
- [Nicholas] Will
you knock it off?
- You're just jealous because
all you can play is the radio.
- I am not jealous.
- Sure, that's why you've
been trying to draw
that bucket of bolts all night.
- Hey, I was just
messing around.
- If you were drawing
that two ton toaster,
it's obviously gonna be a mess.
- Look, I've never drawn
that kind of stuff before,
with all those angles and stuff.
I don't care if Todd can draw.
I mean, he can
draw what he draws.
Besides, what's the
big deal around here?
I guy tries to change what
he draws, and everybody makes
a federal case out of it.
(violin plays)
- Okay, Nero, knock it off.
- It's really getting
to you, isn't it?
- Hey, it wouldn't be such
a bad idea to trade you in
for a robot, Mop Top.
(string snaps)
- What are you looking
at, Chrome Dome?
- [Nicholas] Alright, so,
maybe I overreacted a little.
I mean, who know?
Having another cartoonist in
school can be a lot of laughs.
(laughing)
- Hey, what's so funny?
- I'm just goofing off, really.
This kind of drawing
really isn't that hard,
especially if you
had any training.
- Hey, guys, who wants
to loan me fifty cents?
Hey, nice drawing.
Pretty good drawing.
Why can't you draw
like that, Martin?
(laughing)
- Hey, it's just a joke, man.
- Yeah, really funny.
- Okay, everyone, it's time
to head back for class.
(chairs scraping)
Did you all pick out a
book for your report?
- I've got my book, Mrs. Harmon.
- Pretty and Popular:
The Modern Girl's Guide
to Good Looks, well, I'll
be interested in reading
what you have to
write on this subject.
- Nice one, Derrick.
- Why didn't you stop me?
- Oh, Nick, did you see
this on the bulletin board?
It's something you might be
particularly interested in.
The Eastfield Winter Carnival
is holding a poster contest,
and the winning entry will
be posted all over town
and printed in the paper.
- Gee, thanks, Mrs. Harmon.
- And I understand you're a
wonderful artist, too, Todd.
You'll probably want to enter.
- Thanks, might be fun.
- [Nicholas Voiceover] Fun?
The only thing right
now that might be fun
is putting this puffed
up Picasso in his place
once and for all.
(clicks)
- And we'll see several
paintings from the 1500's
at the museum on Friday.
Now, who can name one of
the most famous artists
of the Renaissance period?
- da Vinci.
- Michelangelo.
- Very good, you're both right.
Actually, Leonardo di Vinci
was considered a genius,
not just as an artist,
but also as an inventor,
a mathematician,
and an architect.
In fact, he and Michelangelo,
who was also brilliant
and versatile, had quite
a jealous rivalry going.
(dramatic music)
(lute strumming)
- Gentlemen, on
behalf of myself,
the Duke of Ellington,
and my Vice Regent
Sir Loin of Beef,
I welcome you to the competition
for the painting of the
Pristine Chapel.
(fast strumming)
(strumming)
(strumming)
Thank you, royal musician.
Nickelangelo.
Toddnardo.
Which of you will present a
sample of your work, first?
- Your most royal,
grand, exalted,
incredibly excellent Dukatude.
- Oh, he's good, he's very good.
- Here's a little
portrait I whipped up
this morning over breakfast.
I call it The Moaning Lisa.
- It's stupendous.
It's fabulous.
It's wonderful.
Do you do business cards?
I mean, nothing too
flashy, about this size,
but you know, with
sort of a royal flair.
- Hey, what about me?
(clears throat)
- Yes, well, very well,
Nickelangelo, proceed.
(clears throat)
- Sir.
- Well, that's a poor start.
- I envision a magnificent
painting that will
capture the creation
of the entire world.
Thus, I think you
will agree that,
when you see my sketches,
I should paint the
Pristine Chapel.
(coughs)
(spit)
(embarassing bassoon)
- Perhaps we'll give you a call
when we paint the basement.
Toddnardo, when can you begin?
- Wait, this isn't
my best stuff.
I can do better than him.
- Away with him.
Away with him.
- Give me another chance.
I can do better.
I can do better.
I can do better!
(laughter)
- You think you can do better
than Leonardo di Vinci?
(somber music)
(whistling wind)
- It's the wrong color, sorry.
- Almost, almost.
- oh, look.
- David, I told you
a half an hour ago,
here you go, Whatever.
- I know, I know, um,
I need Madagascar.
- But the concert
starts at eight.
- Oh, right.
- Men.
- Oh, come on, just
relax for a second.
- Ma, when's dinner?
- In a minute, Honey.
Why don't you make yourself
a snack and come help us.
- I got misery.
(laughter)
- Jamie, that's Missouri.
- Okay, I'm ready.
Let's get going.
- Okay, just a minute.
- But you said--
- Mom, there's no
cookies, no peanut butter,
no crackers.
- [Grandma] Find this
piece, right there.
- I could eat some baking soda.
- [David] Oh, we've
really got to go, now?
- Okay, just a minute.
Just don't stuff
yourself, Honey.
Oh! Oh here!
- I thought you
two had to leave.
- [Together] In a minute.
- How about a nice bowl
of Kibbles 'n Bits?
- Okay, Honey,
whatever you want.
That's fine, just,
would you mind getting
your junk off the counter?
- Would you hand me some
of those pieces, please?
- Junk is right.
Guess I won't be
needing this anymore.
(somber music)
(whistling wind)
(footsteps)
- Here's your kibbles,
just the way you like it.
Nick, what's going on with you?
- Nothing.
- Nicholas, I'm not leaving
this seat until you tell me
what's the matter.
- Well, I don't know.
There's this new kid in
school, and he draws,
and all of a sudden everybody
thinks he's so great.
- You mean all of this stewing
is because of some new kid
in school?
- Yeah, but Grandma, this
kid Todd, he blows into town,
and he acts like a real creep.
And he thinks he's so great.
- Nick, do you think
there's a possibility
you might be jealous?
Aw, sweetie, did you think there
wasn't anybody in the world
as good as you?
- No.
- Did you think that
nobody else could draw
as well as you?
Honey, God gave you the
ability to draw to honor Him,
not to honor you.
And who do you think
you're going to punish
by giving up your drawing?
Not Todd.
- But Grand...
I just don't feel
like drawing anymore.
- Nick, listen to me.
Before your Grandpa
and I went overseas,
we lost a wonderful position
to another missionary couple.
We were so jealous, we
couldn't see straight,
but then, when we
got to know them,
we realized how much
we had in common.
Maybe you should focus on what
you and Todd have in common,
instead of on your jealousy.
(soft music)
(whistling wind)
(bump)
Get to work.
(uplifting music)
♪ Take a look, and tell
me what do you feel ♪
♪ Where is the joy
that once was so real ♪
♪ Caught it a trap,
seeking glory and fame ♪
♪ Isn't it time for change
♪ For a change
- Isn't it time for a change
(words echo off)
♪ So let's get to work, [WOW]
cause it's never too late ♪
♪ For a new state of mind
just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A final love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
(melting sound)
♪ You may think someone's
better than you ♪
♪ But there are things
that only you can do ♪
♪ Give what you got,
and give it your best ♪
♪ And time will
work out the rest ♪
♪ So let's get to work,
cause it's never too late ♪
♪ For a new state of
mind, just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ And A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love, can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
- Hey, dufus, nice
poster of McGeek.
Let's go.
♪ We need a new attitude
♪ New attitude
♪ We need a new attitude
♪ That's the first
place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us so far ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude's the
first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
can take us so far ♪
(shoes clicking)
(click)
(mysterious music)
(chimes)
(whoosh)
(swoosh)
- Well, whatchya
say, Metal Mouth?
Put 'er there.
(slam)
Hey, what are you
so bugged about?
Cool off, Heater Head.
(splash)
Yow!
So, wants to play
games, does he?
(wheel squeaking)
(boom)
Yow!
- Hmm.
- Hey, sport, how's about
a little one on one?
And McGee dribbles
around the defense.
(grunts and claps)
- He sets up
He looks for the open shot.
- Gimme, gimme.
- He passes.
- One point.
(bang)
(tweets)
(growl)
(intense music)
- Okay, Bucket Brain,
now you're on the stick.
- Huh?
(crash)
(sorrowful music)
- The quarterback
takes the snap.
It's the last play of the game.
- Huh?
- Go back, back, way
back, for the bomb.
- Me back, me back.
- Here it comes, iron man.
- Yeah.
(crash)
(bugle playing)
- Now that's what
I call a touchdown.
(background conversation)
- Whatever, get your
paws off the table.
- Here, honey, take this
piece and put it right there.
What's the matter, hon?
- Nick says this is
shark infested waters.
(laughter)
- Whatever, get down.
- Alright, we're almost there.
Four more pieces.
- Three.
- Two.
- One, one more piece.
- Uh.
- Where'd it go?
- Are you sure you didn't
drop one when Whatever...
- [All] Whatever
(groans)
(lively music)
- [Nick Voiceover] You know,
it's okay if I can't draw
the same way Todd does, cause
really, it's not who's the
better artist, but the
fact that I let my jealousy
get the best of me.
You can't quit, because
that's the easy way out.
- Todd, I saw your
poster in the library.
It's really good.
- Uh, thank you.
- No, really, I mean it.
I tried drawing
Jawbreaker, he's tough.
- Well, I've had
a lot of practice,
and I've still got
a lot to learn.
You know, your stuff
is really good, too.
- Thanks, listen, good
luck on the contest, okay?
- Thanks, you too, Nick.
- Good morning, class
- Good morning.
- I have some very
special news this morning.
The posters for the winter
carnival were judged,
and I'm very proud to
say that the winner came
from this very classroom.
(exclamations)
And the winner is,
Derrick Cryder.
- Yeah!
(applause)
(whimsical music)
- Eh, if you ask me,
the contest was rigged.
Where can I find a judge?
- Now who's jealous,
Short Stuff?
(splat)
(laughter)
(squeaks)
(piano music)
- [Nicholas] McGee
and Me, the end.
♪ So let's get to work
♪ Cause it's never too late
♪ For a new state of mind
just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us so far ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ You may think someone's
better than you ♪
♪ But there are things
that only you can do ♪
♪ So give what you got
and give it your best ♪
♪ And God will
work out the rest ♪
♪ So let's get to work,
cause it's never to late ♪
♪ For a state mind
just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ We need a new attitude
♪ New attitude
♪ We need a new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us so far ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude
(upbeat music
(turning pages)
- [Nicholas Voiceover] For
wherever there is jealousy
or selfish ambition,
there will be disorder and
every other kind of evil.
♪ Jimmy cracked corn, and
I don't care, oh yeah. ♪
- [Announcer] Livestock
judging will take place
at corral number 12.
♪ Jimmy cracked corn,
and I don't care. ♪
- Hmm?
(dramatic music)
(blinking)
(flies buzzing)
(money jingling,
shoes squeeking)
(horn blasting)
- Homina, homina.
(money jingling,
shoes squeeking)
(sobs)
(sinister laugh)
- Look over there!
- [McGee] Huh?
(whoosh)
(flies buzzing)
- [McGee] Huh.
(puffing)
(squeaking shoes,
money jingling)
(chuckling)
(patting)
- Wah lah.
(shoes squeaking)
(hat twirling)
- [Nicholas voiceover] But the
wisdom that comes from heaven
is first of all, pure and
full of mercy and good deeds.
It is wholehearted and sincere.
- [Nicholas] I guess
winter in Eastfield is
a lot like other towns.
It's cold, a lot of
snow, schools are closed,
well, two out of
three isn't bad.
- That's great, man.
- That is so excellent.
(kids talking)
- Hey, Martin, playing
with crayons again?
- Why, are you missing
yours, Derrick?
(laughter)
- Yeah, well, takes
one to know one.
- [All] Huh?
- Class, class,
settle down, please.
I want you all to
welcome Todd Burton,
who's just moved
here to Eastfield.
We'll take a little
time to get to know Todd
before lunch today, but
first, I want you all to
clear your desks for that
history test I promised.
(groans)
You can sit over there, Todd.
You don't have to
take this quiz.
Just find something to do
quietly for the next half hour.
- No problem, thanks.
- [Nicholas Voiceover] Up
til now, this has been a
one sketchpad school.
I think that's about to change.
- [Mrs. Hammond] So you should
have studied last night, so you
should have
no trouble with the test.
- [Nicholas Voiceover]
What am I worried about?
I mean, it could be cool to
have another artist in school.
Of course, if I could
see what he's drawing.
- What's he doing?
- That's what I want to know.
(bouncing sounds)
- Eh!
- Well, what do you think?
- Hmm, an interesting
statement, perhaps,
but a little too close to
neo-modern for my taste.
- What does that mean?
- I was hoping
you could tell me.
(bell rings)
(background conversations)
- Todd,
Hi, I'm Nick Martin
I saw you drawing back in class.
- Oh, um, yeah.
- Well, what were you drawing?
(whistle)
- Cool, does he open up and
have lasers, and blasters,
and stuff inside?
- Oh, sure, he's fully
three dimensional.
I call him Jawbreaker.
- Interesting.
- Nick can draw, too.
Show him, Nick.
- Oh, sure.
- See him?
That's McGee.
- Cute.
- Hey, can I see your
picture of Jawbreaker again?
- Here, look all you want.
- Wait, wait, you can
have one of McGee.
(paper rustling)
- Um, listen, where's
the principal's office?
- Come on, I'll show you.
Hey, you got any other drawings?
Is he has strong as he looks?
(somber music)
- Okay, I tried to be nice.
Now I guess I'll have
to show him how simple
it is to show this can of tuna.
Yeah, right.
(paper rustling)
- Thought you were
gonna clear that stuff
off into the family
room, or do we eat
off the counter tonight?
- You are looking at
a geographical puzzle
expert, my dear.
I'll be done in no time.
- Mm hmm.
But, you can help if you want.
- Ha, so we're in one of
our Cosby moods, are we?
- Just consider it a really
cheap way to see Europe.
- Move over, cheapskate.
(chuckles)
- It's official, everyone.
Must be a blizzard.
Dad's got a jigsaw puzzle.
- That's right, and
everyone who helps
gets to sleep inside tonight.
(giggles)
- Well, I'm not into igloos, so
What, how come you're exempt?
- Hey, I'm busy, okay?
- Check it out,
Rembrandt's busy.
- Uh, David, darling, it may
be a small world after all,
but you are not going to
put Paris, Texas in France.
- Well, if you
want to get picky.
- Oh, I forgot about dinner.
Sarah, would you like
to grate some cheese?
- Nick, want to
grate some cheese?
- I have work to do, okay?
Can't you guys just
leave me alone?
- He vants to be alone.
- That reminds me,
have you seen Germany?
- Um, Kenya?
(violin plays)
- [Nicholas] Will
you knock it off?
- You're just jealous because
all you can play is the radio.
- I am not jealous.
- Sure, that's why you've
been trying to draw
that bucket of bolts all night.
- Hey, I was just
messing around.
- If you were drawing
that two ton toaster,
it's obviously gonna be a mess.
- Look, I've never drawn
that kind of stuff before,
with all those angles and stuff.
I don't care if Todd can draw.
I mean, he can
draw what he draws.
Besides, what's the
big deal around here?
I guy tries to change what
he draws, and everybody makes
a federal case out of it.
(violin plays)
- Okay, Nero, knock it off.
- It's really getting
to you, isn't it?
- Hey, it wouldn't be such
a bad idea to trade you in
for a robot, Mop Top.
(string snaps)
- What are you looking
at, Chrome Dome?
- [Nicholas] Alright, so,
maybe I overreacted a little.
I mean, who know?
Having another cartoonist in
school can be a lot of laughs.
(laughing)
- Hey, what's so funny?
- I'm just goofing off, really.
This kind of drawing
really isn't that hard,
especially if you
had any training.
- Hey, guys, who wants
to loan me fifty cents?
Hey, nice drawing.
Pretty good drawing.
Why can't you draw
like that, Martin?
(laughing)
- Hey, it's just a joke, man.
- Yeah, really funny.
- Okay, everyone, it's time
to head back for class.
(chairs scraping)
Did you all pick out a
book for your report?
- I've got my book, Mrs. Harmon.
- Pretty and Popular:
The Modern Girl's Guide
to Good Looks, well, I'll
be interested in reading
what you have to
write on this subject.
- Nice one, Derrick.
- Why didn't you stop me?
- Oh, Nick, did you see
this on the bulletin board?
It's something you might be
particularly interested in.
The Eastfield Winter Carnival
is holding a poster contest,
and the winning entry will
be posted all over town
and printed in the paper.
- Gee, thanks, Mrs. Harmon.
- And I understand you're a
wonderful artist, too, Todd.
You'll probably want to enter.
- Thanks, might be fun.
- [Nicholas Voiceover] Fun?
The only thing right
now that might be fun
is putting this puffed
up Picasso in his place
once and for all.
(clicks)
- And we'll see several
paintings from the 1500's
at the museum on Friday.
Now, who can name one of
the most famous artists
of the Renaissance period?
- da Vinci.
- Michelangelo.
- Very good, you're both right.
Actually, Leonardo di Vinci
was considered a genius,
not just as an artist,
but also as an inventor,
a mathematician,
and an architect.
In fact, he and Michelangelo,
who was also brilliant
and versatile, had quite
a jealous rivalry going.
(dramatic music)
(lute strumming)
- Gentlemen, on
behalf of myself,
the Duke of Ellington,
and my Vice Regent
Sir Loin of Beef,
I welcome you to the competition
for the painting of the
Pristine Chapel.
(fast strumming)
(strumming)
(strumming)
Thank you, royal musician.
Nickelangelo.
Toddnardo.
Which of you will present a
sample of your work, first?
- Your most royal,
grand, exalted,
incredibly excellent Dukatude.
- Oh, he's good, he's very good.
- Here's a little
portrait I whipped up
this morning over breakfast.
I call it The Moaning Lisa.
- It's stupendous.
It's fabulous.
It's wonderful.
Do you do business cards?
I mean, nothing too
flashy, about this size,
but you know, with
sort of a royal flair.
- Hey, what about me?
(clears throat)
- Yes, well, very well,
Nickelangelo, proceed.
(clears throat)
- Sir.
- Well, that's a poor start.
- I envision a magnificent
painting that will
capture the creation
of the entire world.
Thus, I think you
will agree that,
when you see my sketches,
I should paint the
Pristine Chapel.
(coughs)
(spit)
(embarassing bassoon)
- Perhaps we'll give you a call
when we paint the basement.
Toddnardo, when can you begin?
- Wait, this isn't
my best stuff.
I can do better than him.
- Away with him.
Away with him.
- Give me another chance.
I can do better.
I can do better.
I can do better!
(laughter)
- You think you can do better
than Leonardo di Vinci?
(somber music)
(whistling wind)
- It's the wrong color, sorry.
- Almost, almost.
- oh, look.
- David, I told you
a half an hour ago,
here you go, Whatever.
- I know, I know, um,
I need Madagascar.
- But the concert
starts at eight.
- Oh, right.
- Men.
- Oh, come on, just
relax for a second.
- Ma, when's dinner?
- In a minute, Honey.
Why don't you make yourself
a snack and come help us.
- I got misery.
(laughter)
- Jamie, that's Missouri.
- Okay, I'm ready.
Let's get going.
- Okay, just a minute.
- But you said--
- Mom, there's no
cookies, no peanut butter,
no crackers.
- [Grandma] Find this
piece, right there.
- I could eat some baking soda.
- [David] Oh, we've
really got to go, now?
- Okay, just a minute.
Just don't stuff
yourself, Honey.
Oh! Oh here!
- I thought you
two had to leave.
- [Together] In a minute.
- How about a nice bowl
of Kibbles 'n Bits?
- Okay, Honey,
whatever you want.
That's fine, just,
would you mind getting
your junk off the counter?
- Would you hand me some
of those pieces, please?
- Junk is right.
Guess I won't be
needing this anymore.
(somber music)
(whistling wind)
(footsteps)
- Here's your kibbles,
just the way you like it.
Nick, what's going on with you?
- Nothing.
- Nicholas, I'm not leaving
this seat until you tell me
what's the matter.
- Well, I don't know.
There's this new kid in
school, and he draws,
and all of a sudden everybody
thinks he's so great.
- You mean all of this stewing
is because of some new kid
in school?
- Yeah, but Grandma, this
kid Todd, he blows into town,
and he acts like a real creep.
And he thinks he's so great.
- Nick, do you think
there's a possibility
you might be jealous?
Aw, sweetie, did you think there
wasn't anybody in the world
as good as you?
- No.
- Did you think that
nobody else could draw
as well as you?
Honey, God gave you the
ability to draw to honor Him,
not to honor you.
And who do you think
you're going to punish
by giving up your drawing?
Not Todd.
- But Grand...
I just don't feel
like drawing anymore.
- Nick, listen to me.
Before your Grandpa
and I went overseas,
we lost a wonderful position
to another missionary couple.
We were so jealous, we
couldn't see straight,
but then, when we
got to know them,
we realized how much
we had in common.
Maybe you should focus on what
you and Todd have in common,
instead of on your jealousy.
(soft music)
(whistling wind)
(bump)
Get to work.
(uplifting music)
♪ Take a look, and tell
me what do you feel ♪
♪ Where is the joy
that once was so real ♪
♪ Caught it a trap,
seeking glory and fame ♪
♪ Isn't it time for change
♪ For a change
- Isn't it time for a change
(words echo off)
♪ So let's get to work, [WOW]
cause it's never too late ♪
♪ For a new state of mind
just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A final love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
(melting sound)
♪ You may think someone's
better than you ♪
♪ But there are things
that only you can do ♪
♪ Give what you got,
and give it your best ♪
♪ And time will
work out the rest ♪
♪ So let's get to work,
cause it's never too late ♪
♪ For a new state of
mind, just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ And A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love, can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
- Hey, dufus, nice
poster of McGeek.
Let's go.
♪ We need a new attitude
♪ New attitude
♪ We need a new attitude
♪ That's the first
place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us so far ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude's the
first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
can take us so far ♪
(shoes clicking)
(click)
(mysterious music)
(chimes)
(whoosh)
(swoosh)
- Well, whatchya
say, Metal Mouth?
Put 'er there.
(slam)
Hey, what are you
so bugged about?
Cool off, Heater Head.
(splash)
Yow!
So, wants to play
games, does he?
(wheel squeaking)
(boom)
Yow!
- Hmm.
- Hey, sport, how's about
a little one on one?
And McGee dribbles
around the defense.
(grunts and claps)
- He sets up
He looks for the open shot.
- Gimme, gimme.
- He passes.
- One point.
(bang)
(tweets)
(growl)
(intense music)
- Okay, Bucket Brain,
now you're on the stick.
- Huh?
(crash)
(sorrowful music)
- The quarterback
takes the snap.
It's the last play of the game.
- Huh?
- Go back, back, way
back, for the bomb.
- Me back, me back.
- Here it comes, iron man.
- Yeah.
(crash)
(bugle playing)
- Now that's what
I call a touchdown.
(background conversation)
- Whatever, get your
paws off the table.
- Here, honey, take this
piece and put it right there.
What's the matter, hon?
- Nick says this is
shark infested waters.
(laughter)
- Whatever, get down.
- Alright, we're almost there.
Four more pieces.
- Three.
- Two.
- One, one more piece.
- Uh.
- Where'd it go?
- Are you sure you didn't
drop one when Whatever...
- [All] Whatever
(groans)
(lively music)
- [Nick Voiceover] You know,
it's okay if I can't draw
the same way Todd does, cause
really, it's not who's the
better artist, but the
fact that I let my jealousy
get the best of me.
You can't quit, because
that's the easy way out.
- Todd, I saw your
poster in the library.
It's really good.
- Uh, thank you.
- No, really, I mean it.
I tried drawing
Jawbreaker, he's tough.
- Well, I've had
a lot of practice,
and I've still got
a lot to learn.
You know, your stuff
is really good, too.
- Thanks, listen, good
luck on the contest, okay?
- Thanks, you too, Nick.
- Good morning, class
- Good morning.
- I have some very
special news this morning.
The posters for the winter
carnival were judged,
and I'm very proud to
say that the winner came
from this very classroom.
(exclamations)
And the winner is,
Derrick Cryder.
- Yeah!
(applause)
(whimsical music)
- Eh, if you ask me,
the contest was rigged.
Where can I find a judge?
- Now who's jealous,
Short Stuff?
(splat)
(laughter)
(squeaks)
(piano music)
- [Nicholas] McGee
and Me, the end.
♪ So let's get to work
♪ Cause it's never too late
♪ For a new state of mind
just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us so far ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ You may think someone's
better than you ♪
♪ But there are things
that only you can do ♪
♪ So give what you got
and give it your best ♪
♪ And God will
work out the rest ♪
♪ So let's get to work,
cause it's never to late ♪
♪ For a state mind
just don't wait ♪
♪ A new attitude that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us above ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ We need a new attitude
♪ New attitude
♪ We need a new attitude, that's
the first place to start ♪
♪ A finer love can
change your heart ♪
♪ A new attitude
will take us so far ♪
♪ To something much higher
than we're thinking of ♪
♪ A new attitude