[opening theme music]
Will somebody please cue that bird?
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats Oooh yeah!♪
♪ Who do you call
When you want some pepperoni?♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats Right on!♪
♪ They're stepping out crime
And you know That ain't baloney♪
♪ There's Speedy Cerviche
He's the leader of the bunch That's right! ♪
♪ A heck of a fighter Makes a heck of a lunch♪
♪ And little Polly Esther Who's never afraid♪
♪ That's me! Of going into battle
When the bad guys invade♪
♪ There's Guido Anchovy A wild, romantic rover♪
♪ This cat gets knocked down With a love hangover♪
♪ Here come the Pizza Cats♪
♪ They're so bad!♪
♪ They got more fur than any turtle ever had♪
♪ Stronger than old cheese♪
♪ Stronger than old cheese?♪
♪ Stronger than dirt! Stronger than dirt♪
♪ If you step on their tails Get off my tail!♪
♪ And you're gonna get hurt♪
♪ Don't hurt me!♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ They're fighting crime All over town♪
♪ Three, two, one♪
♪ Pizza Cats are on the run♪
♪ The Big Cheese is the villain Whose lower than low♪
♪ It's a rotten shame
He lives in Little Tokyo♪
♪ We got a nasty Bad Bird And some nasty ninja crows ♪
♪ As soon as someone Finds the script
We might begin the show♪
♪ Sit right back Pick up your feet
And turn the sound up high♪
♪ And if you want The full effect♪
Go eat a pizza pie♪
[laughing]
[narrator] A bright day dawns on Little Tokyo
despite the smog.
The city folk wake with fierce anticipation
as the 50th annual Little Tokyo
arts, crafts, fireworks and pig out festival
is just around the corner.
-Mamma. -Yes, son?
Where are the Pizza Cats?
I wanna see a little action.
[narrator] Sorry, sonny, but the Pizza Cats are busy
on the ground, preparing the pizza emporium
for the onslaught of hungry
festival customers.
Wow, what do you know?
The Yankees finally won last night.
[screams] That's too hot!
You think you can sit around
while we do all the work?
Doesn't he always?
Hey, lazy don't you realize
we gotta get this emporium
ready for the festival?
But, they won!
We don't care!
Oh, doesn't he look cute
with that thing on his head?
[laughs]
[narrator] Meanwhile in Little Tokyo's house
of royalty, princess Vi,
the city's royal pain in the palace,
way dawning gay apparel
of a different and unusual nature.
Yes! This disguise will do fine!
I can go to the festival.
Mingle, do lunch.
[Vi] I can gorge myself with junk food
without being besieged for autographs, right?
[screams] But what will
all the fashion photographers say when they see you
-like that? -[giggles]
They won't know who I am with these glasses on.
Maybe, but Al Dente is not gonna like
you sneaking out, you know.
[giggles] Al Dente?
He can sit on a tack for all I care.
[nervous] Don't say such things!
Don't you talk like that young lady!
Don't blow a gasket I was only kidding.
That's better.
Now instead of thinking about sneaking out
-water your plant. -No.
[Vi] You water it. I'm going to attend the festival
in disguise whether you like it or not.
Don't you want me to socialize
-with the common people? -No!
[furious] How could she?
[Al Dente] How could she go out in public
without a proper escort?
She said she wanted to mingle
anonymously and eat junk food.
Oh boy! Junk food. There goes her diet.
Why couldn't you stop her from leaving?
[defensive] You know princess Vi, sir.
If she doesn't get her way
she starts doing her imitation
of the queen in Alice In Wonderland.
Oh yeah, you mean she wants to
chop everyone's head off. You're right.
"Off with his head! Off with her head!"
Gives me a headache and indigestion.
Makes me want to go [screams]
Last month she kept it up
for a day and a half and drove everyone crazy.
Well, anyway, I will ask the Pizza Cats to guard her.
She'll be safe once they get to her.
[laughs] Not if we get to her first, Al Dente.
We must use all of our powers
to find the princess immediately.
Yes, but remember she's wearing a disguise.
[laughing]
Her disguise won't fool us.
We'll find her and slip her
a dose of powder I've invented
that will make her think she's not a princess
but an unemployed dentist.
She'll wander the city
looking for cavities to fill
while we take over the treasury.
My son, might I suggest
we call upon Big Bird
who has certain talents
that will ensure our success.
Yes!
Excellent idea go call him.
[narrator] Meanwhile Al Dente
explained the situation to the cats.
Remember, princess Vi
is wearing a pair of thick glasses.
And you want us guard her
without her knowing it, huh?
We can't do it, Al Dente.
[surprised] Huh?
Tell him about the cocker spaniel, Guido.
Oh, you mean the cocker spaniel
who opened up the designer hamburger stand?
That [indistinct] is gonna give us some stiff competition
-during the festival. -[growling]
Yeah, we gotta be here to serve our public.
Just because we're superheroes
doesn't mean we don't want to make a buck, Al Dente.
If the princess is kidnapped
the royal treasury could be at stake.
We gotta compete with that new hamburger stand.
But the princess and the royal treasury
must be protected.
Why not let Al Dente here take our place?
Show him how to make pizza, Francine, let's go!
[Al Dente] Hey, hold on you guys!
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ They make great pizza but that ain't all♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ They're ready to fight When you need them just call♪
♪ They know How to stop crime♪
♪ Just do what they say♪
♪ If you don't want a bad time ♪
Stay out of their way! ♪
[laughing]
♪ Oh, I love those cats♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ The heroes who always wear fur♪
[laughing]
[energetic music[
Oh, I think I have a fur ball
[energetic music continues]
♪ Three, five, seven, nine♪
♪ Why do we sing this crazy part in rhyme?♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ They're ready to blast off
So you better stand back♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ They've got justice to go
in their only attack♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
[Francine] Do you know exactly where the princess is?
What direction should I shoot them in?
I don't know.
Scatter them in three different directions.
[Francis] Excuse me ladies and gentlemen
and children of all ages
We're gonna make a little noise now.
So hold your ears
and stay behind the white line.
Which as you know is for loading and unloading only.
And remember when you get that empty feeling
during the festival
the Pizza Cats are here to make you full.
[loud explosions]
[narrator] Francine had launched the Pizza Cats
towards the outskirts of the city.
Unbeknownst to all,
princess Vi was taking in
the yards festival
right under their whiskered noses.
Fresh vegetables! Fresh vegetables!
Come and get it!
Forget the burgers and fries.
Eat a carrot it's good for your eyes!
So many places to eat around here.
Harry, I need a table.
Sure, but we're crowded. You might have to share it.
-With who? -Me!
[casual music]
[Vi] I hope this dish is artificially sweetened.
[gasps]
Anything with sugar is bad for you, you know?
[stunned] Oh. If you say so.
I know so.
[Vi] After all, why take in useless calories?
Gee, I never looked at it that way.
Listen, I was gonna see a show after lunch.
-Would you like to come along? -I would love to.
Sharpen up your plaque remover, princess.
Because as soon as you drink that tea
with the magic powder
you're going to think you're an unemployed dentist.
What's the matter?
[chuckles]
-[disgusted] It's got sugar! -Aw,
I blew it.
[narrator] Big Cheese and Jerry Atric
had not yet learned of Bad Bird's
abominable stupidity.
By now the princess is looking for fillings to fill.
It's time for phase two. Come in Big Bird.
Good to see you.
Show Bird the photo, Jerry.
Right. This is princess Vi.
Can you transform yourself?
Yeah, no problem.
[excited gasp] Now we'll substitute you
for the real princess.
[laughing]
[narrator] Meanwhile, back at the crowded
pizza emporium, its newest waiter
was floundering like an anchovy out of water.
[panicking] Who gets this order? I don't remember. Oh!
What in the blazes did I get myself into here?
I feel like an out of work actor.
No taking a break, you bozo!
We've got a restaurant full of people
can't you see that?
Now deliver this pizza to Mr. Caps next door.
[nervous] Uh, okay.
[Francis] And come right back!
[narrator] Back at the chamber of gnomish
Big Cheese and Jerry Atric
put Big Bird, now transformed
to look like princess Vi, to the test.
If Bird could fool the council members
the two cheese balls would be a giant step closer
to controlling the treasury.
Isn't it peaceful
sitting here by the lake
discussing the merits of princess Vi's tea?
Fur red!
[Big Cheese] I always say a cup of... what's that slob
you're making, princess?
[disgusted groans from everyone]
[Big Bird] All finished! Down the hatch!
I don't want to drink that sludge!
Drink! That's an order.
But I'm not thirsty.
[screaming] How dare you disobey me!
[gagging noises]
Holy mackerel! My throat, my sinuses!
Aw, does poor little Big Cheese
need a drink of water?
[Big Bird giggles]
Okay. Who's next?
[moaning]
Hey, what's this guy trying to do?
Poison me or something?
Big Bird is eccentric.
I strongly suggest you humor him
unless of course you want to blow our cover.
[angry growl]
Humor him?
I'll think about it.
[casual music]
[Vi] Is it a comedy?
Sure, if you like to see people's heads chopped off.
Hey, there's the princess with Lucile.
[announcer] Tonight's presentation is the musical
version of Tennessee Eliot's
classic, Cats On a Hot Pan Pizza.
[actor] Take that, Rom Tom Tigger!
We know you've been tom catting
around with Big Daddy's daughter.
There's princess Vi sitting in the first row.
I'll hit her with this dart
soaked with Big Cheese's powder.
[actress] Prepare the prisoner for execution!
[crying] Oh no! They're gonna chop off his head!
[dramatic music]
[audience is upset]
[crying] Not fair the good guy is losing.
Bad Bird!
Huh?
[screams] A blowgun!
-Yup. -The princess!
[yells]
A smoke screen!
Come with me, princess Vi.
Either you turned into Roger Rabbit's
great, great grandmother or I'm holding the wrong hand!
Hey, this ain't her.
[growling]
Huh?
[groans]
[coughing] That thing was a bore
I'm sorry I brought you.
[giggles] No, it was a good show, Lucile.
I feel great! What do you want to do now?
I don't know. You feel like getting a slice of pizza?
[dramatic music]
Yeah, so where did she go?
This dumbbell over here
lost her at the show.
Polly, tell the tomcat behind me to pipe down.
Think it was easy following her
when I had to contend with Bad Bird?
Boy, am I hungry.
That sounded like her!
Ninja crows! We'll load up
these festival fireworks
when Big Cheese has had the powder
and set them off directly
over the princess.
Alright now everybody say [screams]
I don't feel like having pizza
let's do sushi instead.
Looks like we lost her again.
[Polly] Anyone got any ideas?
Yeah, I do.
What is it, Speedy?
This is it. Pull out the big guns.
[excited] Yes! Yes! Yes!
General Catton!
General Catton. Why didn't I think of that?
Ring the bell, Speedy.
[bell is ringing]
[bell ringing]
Oh, it's the emergency bell caller.
Oh nuts!
General Catton are you there?
Need a bomb dropped, honey?
The Pizza Cats have put in an urgent message for you,
but before you go, think you could deliver
a pepperoni pizza for me?
That's one big order, but I'm on it.
[Catton screams] Pizza power!
[loud explosions]
[narrator] As night fell,
Bad Bird was preparing to fire
his lethal dose of fireworks.
Okay, get this right and I buy the burgers.
Here comes Catton!
[energetic music]
[loud crash]
[weak meowing]
What can I do for you folks?
[weakly] You can get your foot off my collarbone
for starters, general.
[Catton] I get the feeling
you want me to help you find princess Vi?
Truly a deduction, huh fellas?
Finding the girl will be easy.
Fireworks gather a crowd
I'll light some and we'll see
if the young lady turns up.
Hey, that is brilliant, general.
Nothing to it!
[explosions]
[narrator] General Catton's magnificent fireworks
display gather a crowd of thrilled festival goers
just as he predicted
and sure enough, princess Vi
was among the gaping thrum.
Look, here they come!
[crowd is cheering]
Hey, I think I see her!
[Bad Bird] Oh fudge!
Someone's beaten us to the punch!
Load the cannon!
Fire! [loud explosion]
If there's one thing I can't stand
it's being upstaged by the competition!
No one outdoes general Cotton!
[loud explosion]
[panicked screaming]
Oh no!
[ninja crow] What should we do, Bad Bird?
[screaming continues]
[narrator] When the lethal fireworks exploded
above Bad Bird's head,
dosing it with Big Cheese's magic powder,
he and his entire command
were convinced they were unemployed dentists.
General Catton had saved the princess
and good citizens of Little Tokyo
from a fate worse than root canal work.
Whoa, nelly!
[crowd cheering]
Uh, young, lady.
Say, you're kinda cute
wanna go out for some Chinese food later?
It's her! I think it's time we got you home, princess.
We'll send out for Chinese food
when we get to your house.
Okay, dinner's on you.
Does anybody need some x-rays?
That was quite a ride.
Well, home again!
I had such a good time
I'll have to do this more often. [gasps]
[Big Bird singing to himself]
Hello.
Who are you?
Princess Vi.
No you're not!
-Prove it sister. -Let's see a credit card!
A princess doesn't need a credit card!
Are you kidding? How can you go shopping
without a credit card?
I gotta admit you got me there, sister.
-Sheesh! -Come clean!
Anyone for tennis?
Big Bird! I knew it all the time!
Draw your sword, I challenge you
-to a duel! -Sure, just give me a second
to grow a new head here.
Hey!
Huh?
[screams]
[narrator] Through the magic of animation
we stop the action while I explain
that Big Bird can copy any weapon as well.
Thus he can fight Speedy magic sword to magic sword.
-Take that! -Boy, you really know
how to hurt a guy.
[Guido] I'll fight him!
I'll take over!
You do voice impersonations too, fella?
[screaming] If you bird brains don't do something
I'm gonna start doing my Alice In Wonderland routine!
Okay, cool it, kid!
[narrator] With princess Vi's gentle words of encouragement
ringing in his ears,
Speedy Cerviche screwed up his courage
and refed up the awesome power
of his magical Ginzu sword!
Big Bird was gonna get more
than he bargained for.
[Speedy] Get ready for the battle of your life,
Big Bird!
Speedy Cerviche has arrived!
[narrator] Big Bird quickly changed
out of that cute little blue
kimono he was wearing
and the two gladiators
squared off to do battle.
Want to hear my Clint Eastwood?
Make my day.
[suspenseful music]
[growls]
Okay, ready to rock and roll?
[screaming]
[loud banging and crashing]
[suspenseful music continues]
[Speedy] Well, that's that.
[laughs]
Chalk up another one for the good guys!
[narrator] Big Cheese took the news of the demise
of his nefarious scheme
with a grain of salt.
[loud explosion]
Open wide now. This won't hurt a bit.
Dentist for hire!
I wonder how Al Dente and Francine made out today.
[creams] Don't ask!
On the next Pizza Cats!
[narrator] The Big Cheese launches another of his
evil plans to take over
Little Tokyo by kidnapping a kindly inventor
and trying to force him
to use his knowledge of weather control
for evil purposes.
Of course, the professor refuses
and the Big Cheese must come up with another plan.
Don't worry, I've got a million of them.
Now, finish the promo.
[narrator] Meanwhile, the inventor's son, Junior,
is worried about his father,
who is supposed to be home
in time for the cherry blossoms to bloom.
It isn't long however
until his worries turn to full-fledged fear
as the Big Cheese kidnaps Junior
in order to persuade his father to cooperate.
Speedy, trying to help Junior
out of his dilemma,
finds himself a prisoner
of the Big Cheese as well
and tries desperately to escape.
Help!
Get me out of this cartoon!
[narrator] Will the Big Cheese gain control of the weather?
And rain of everyone's parade?
Will Speedy be able to free
himself, Junior and the professor
will anyone care about any of this?
Find out next time in "Hot then Cold Kitties."
On the next Samurai Pizza Cats!
Ladies and gentlemen,
the Samurai Pizza Cat fan club oath:
The Pizza Cats are samurai.
And I'd like to note
their antics take your breath away!
Like fur balls in your throat.
We kittens are a special breed
we never call retreat!
Whenever Big Cheese knocks us down,
we land upon our feet!
[narrator] So hail to the old Pizza Cat,
please ring your little bell,
although you may be [indistinct].
We know you'll fight like Pizza Cats!
[ending theme music]
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats!♪
♪ We hope you liked the show
It's the best That we could do♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ If you could do better
Then we'd leave it up to you♪
♪ Just a reminder You might liketo know ♪
♪ The cats will be back For another big show♪
[laughing]
♪ Oh gosh♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ They're fighting crime♪
♪ Oh yes! All over town!♪
[laughing]
♪ Two, four, six, eight♪
♪ Why do we exaggerate?♪
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪
♪ Read all the credits♪
So you'll know who did the work♪
[laughing]
♪ Samurai Pizza Cats♪