(intense musics)
(upbeat music)
- Right, fine, that's enough of that.
We're about to take an adventure you'll never forget,
and these glamour boys from Hollyweird are
just holding up the proceedings,
and now about our little adventure...
but first an appropriate costume change.
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go into
one of the most mysterious, and fascinating places
ever known.
The place where everything we do is decided.
(polka music)
Wrong outfit.
That's better, now where was--
Oh, oh yes.
Today with a little help from my little buddy, Nicholas,
we will journey into the amazing,
and somewhat confusing mind of
an average 11 year old boy,
to see how little and not so little decisions are made,
and remember, always keep the owners manual handy .
"Now teach me good judgment, as well as knowledge,
for your laws are my guide."
Hold on to your hat, folks
(bluegrass version of theme song)
(dog barking)
(cow mooing)
- You gotta use the hundred fifty bucks
you've saved up for the last year, and a half
to buy a drawing table?
- Well I haven't made up my mind yet,
but hey this isn't just any old drawing table.
- Right.
If you ask me a new bike would be a better idea.
- Hey, this bike's a lean machine.
- Yeah.
I bet you can't do a wheelie on that thing.
- [McGee] Great, here's our first chance to see how
even a little decision is made.
Let's look at what's going on inside that noggin.
Now, where's the light switch in here?
There.
Now, let's take a look at the question,
and the necessary data to make
a decision.
(electronic sounds)
Question, "Bet you can't do a wheelie?"
Options, A.
- [Nicholas] Can I do it?
- Forget it.
B.
- [Nicholas] Will I break my neck?
(crash)
- You said it, Sam.
C.
- [Nicholas] If I don't try,
what will Louis say?
- What's the matter?
Chicken? (chicken squawks)
- [McGee] Sure, you want to see him lay an egg.
D.
- [Nicholas] I thought McGee made all the
crummy suggestions.
- [McGee] Hm, very funny.
Well, I guess this decision is an easy NO.
- [Nicholas] Oh well, I may as well try.
- [McGee] What?!
Kid, you don't know how to do this!
We need more data.
We need more-- (malfunctioning sound)
(screaming)
(various crashing sounds)
- So, forget the drawing table,
let's go look for some crutches.
- Ho, ho, just have an ambulance drop me off at the
art store.
- Great, this guy is a riot.
Conclusion,
"Showing off can be hazardous to your health".
(upbeat country music)
- [McGee] Now, let us observe our subject as
he forages in his natural habitat...
Whatever that means.
(heavenly music)
- For a hundred fifty bucks?
Does this thing do homework?
- Not quite, but it does get over 25 miles per gallon.
- Oh, hi Graham.
- Hey, what do you say Nick?
She is a beauty, isn't she?
But I can't guarantee that it's gonna make you draw
any better.
- Yeah, I know but maybe having a table like this would,
you know, inspire me.
- Oh Nick, that's what sunsets are for,
but I know what you mean.
You know in art school, they always taught us
that we were only as good as our tools.
- [Nicholas] Really?
- So I went out, and bought a new wrench and socket set.
(laughter)
Okay, back to the sales pitch.
What do your parents think?
- Well, I don't think they're against it,
but I'm not really sure they know all the details.
- Like, maybe you're nuts.
- Maybe it's time for that final sit-down,
really discuss it with your folks, you know.
Have you tried holding your breath until they agreed to pay
for half?
- No, the last time my little sister tried that,
my dad just said he thought she looked better in purple.
- Well, I don't want to rush you Nick,
but it is the last one I have in stock, so
I think you might want to make up your mind pretty quick,
you know.
(serious music)
- Hey, I know just what you need to relieve the
old brain cells, let's go to Rylie's Arcade,
and zap some aliens.
(magical sound)
- Mm, alright Nick, let's see if we can get a little more
adequate data this time.
Question.
- [Nicholas] Should I play video games now?
- [McGee] Options, A.
- [Nicholas] Is this good for me?
(video game sounds)
- Do you have any more quarters?
(game over sound)
- I'm flat broke.
- [McGee] B.
- [Nicholas] What will my folks have to say?
- Remember to be home by noon.
- [McGee] C.
- [Nicholas] What does the wise man say?
- And the scripture says honor, and obey your father,
and mother.
You mow the lawn, yet?
- [McGee] Now that's more like it.
And now, the verdict.
- No way, an hour in there, and I won't have enough money to
buy a pencil, much less an art table.
Besides, I'm supposed to be home by noon.
- [McGee] I just love happy endings.
(upbeat bluegrass music)
- You know, Nick have you ever considered
investing in something really worthwhile,
like clothes? - Clothes?
I wanna be an artist, not a model.
- No danger of that.
- You look fine, honey.
- Thanks mom.
Oh listen when can I talk to you and dad
about the art table?
There's only one left and I got to make my decision
by Monday.
- Well your father will be home soon,
we can talk about it after dinner.
Oh and speaking of Monday, don't you have a book report due.
- I'm almost done, I'll finish it right after
Sci-fi Matinee'. - Oh no,
you spent all morning at the art store,
and with Church tomorrow, you won't have time.
You finish your report first, and then we'll talk
about Sci-fi Matinee, but I don't think you can finish your
book report in time to do both.
(upbeat bluegrass music)
- Oh great.
I still got two more chapters to read.
This will take hours,
unless...
I just read the last couple of pages.
(alarm sounding)
- I think it's time we take another visit to
the master control.
(crash, and cow mooing)
In this instance, we see a tricky situation
that not only deals with using bad judgment,
like the daredevil wheelie,
this is a question of choosing between right,
and wrong.
Let's take a look at the data.
Question.
- [Nicholas] Should I give a report on a book
I haven't finished reading?
- [McGee] Options, A.
- [Nicholas] Is it right?
- Look stupid, everybody does it.
Man, I just read the inside cover.
Look if you squeal on me...
(ominous music)
- [McGee] Yeah, yeah, right.
B.
- [Nicholas] What would the other kids say
if they found out?
- Gee Nick, we thought you were different when it came to
being honest, and stuff.
- [McGee] C.
- [Nicholas] Why do I want to do this?
- [Announcer] And now, for Saturday Sci-fi Matinee,
Lawanda, Queen of Venus,
starring Schnucks Wheeler.
(upbeat mysterious music)
- [McGee] D.
- [Nicholas] What does the wise man say?
(traditional eastern music)
- What? (needle scratching record)
- [McGee] That's wise man, not wise guy.
- And the scriptures say,
give me understanding that I may obey your law.
Teach my heart your word,
not dishonest gain.
- [McGee] And the answer is...
- I wanted to read the whole book anyway.
Schnucks Wheeler?
(serious music)
It's really neat, I mean it's got an art file drawer
attached where I can keep all my McGee drawings,
and stuff, in order, and it's got a tray for pencils,
and stuff, it looks great.
- Well it sounds great son.
- What's the matter with your old art table, Nick?
- Well, it's old.
I've had it since I was a kid.
- Son we know you saved your money for a long time.
You worked for it, you earned it,
and if you're certain you want to spend it on a
new art table, well...
It's okay with us.
- Great.
- Okay, so what's the problem?
I don't know.
I thought that when you guys said, okay,
that that would be it...
But...
I still don't really know what to do.
- Well...
I know how you feel son, and I think you have the
right approach.
I mean it seems you've given this a lot of thought,
and you've come to us for advice,
I think the only other thing you need to consider is
praying about your decision.
- I'm glad you're trying so hard to make the right choice,
and we want to help,
but I really think this is up to you.
- Yeah, I guess you're right.
- We can pray about it too. - Thanks mom.
Thanks dad. - Nick.
- I can't breathe.
- Oh, hey look.
- Don't bug me.
- It's hard to believe you can make this stuff up.
- Thanks.
- Why don't you ever act as funny as McGee.
- [McGee] Now, what do you suppose this is
all about.
let's take a look
Question.
- [Nicholas] Would I be more popular if I acted like McGee?
- Well, there's one way to find out.
- Good morning, now who would like to give
their book report to the class?
- Oh, me, me!
Me, me, me!
Nicholas?
- That's my name, don't wear it out.
(giggling)
- Nice hair. (sarcastically)
- Well, what do you say teach?
"Ar, matey, shiver me timbers, batten down the hatches,
and hoist the mainsail", now those are the kinds of
salty sayings.
So they captured what's-his-name, Jim Hawkins,
and they took him to a desert island,
and so you know on the desert island,
they just hung out, you know.
"Ar, if you don't tell me where you've hidden me treasure,
I'll have your head or my name ain't Long-underwear".
I mean Long John Silver.
What are you guys, an oil painting?
(embarrassed mock laughter, frogs and crickets chirping)
I think he's had enough.
Conclusion, don't be someone else, be yourself.
- Boy, McGee I don't know how you could away with it.
(upbeat polka music)
- Hey, what's the big rush?
- My mom's taking me down to Graham's art store.
- So you gonna make up your mind about the art table,
huh?
- One way or another, you wanna come?
- Oh yeah, sounds like non-stop action to me.
- Come on.
(upbeat steel drum music)
♪ Ha, Ha
(steel drum music)
♪ Ha ha, gather round
♪ You make the choices all day long ♪
♪ All the day long
♪ You get to choose one right or wrong ♪
♪ You choose right or wrong
♪ You're gonna make a lot of big decisions ♪
♪ Be careful what you choose
♪ You could win, you could lose ♪
♪ You could win or lose
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Shout and sing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ It's a jungle, yes it's a jungle ♪
♪ Do the right thing, you do the right thing ♪
♪ Just because some others do
♪ Cause some others do
♪ Does that mean you do it too? ♪
♪ Do you do it too?
♪ You try to act like someone else ♪
♪ Act like someone else
♪ Why not try and be yourself?
♪ Try to be yourself
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Let's do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Everybody shout and sing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
(steel drum music)
♪ Ha, Ha,
♪ It's a jungle, yes it's a jungle ♪
♪ Do the right thing
♪ It's so exciting
♪ Everybody shout
♪ Everybody sing
♪ Everybody do
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ What about
♪ Righto
♪ Everybody do
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Everybody shout and sing
- Well Nick, what's the verdict?
Did you get it?
- Get what?
- [Together] The new drawing table.
- Oh, that.
No.
I decided to buy a sketch pad instead.
- What?
But I thought you were gonna get the--
- I just realized the table like that was...
Well...
I'm just not ready for something so fancy, it's just not me,
and then I thought of all the time it took me to make
that much money, and it just didn't seem right for me
to spend it all on myself, and so I thought I could...
you know use some of it to help someone else,
and the rest to buy a new bike.
- Alright.
- You know Nicky, it's not a bad idea,
but I've been thinking... - Nicky?
- What if we went in together to buy a car,
I get my permit next year, of course you wouldn't be
old enough to drive right away, but I'll take care of it,
and basically you can ride in it any time you want.
(upbeat bluegrass music)
- Remember how easy it was being a kid.
- That's easy for him to say.
Oh brother.
Here they come with the credits again.
♪ Ha, Ha, gather round
♪ You make the choice
♪ All day long
♪ All the day long
♪ You get to choose from right and wrong ♪
♪ You choose right or wrong
♪ You're goin to make a lot of big decisions ♪
♪ Be careful what you choose
♪ You could win or you could lose ♪
♪ You could win or lose
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Everybody shout and sing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing, Ha, Ha
♪ It's a jungle
♪ Yes, it's a jungle
♪ Do the right thing
♪ You do the right thing
♪ Just because some others do
♪ Does that mean you do it too
♪ Do you do it too
♪ You try and act like someone else ♪
♪ Act like someone else
♪ Why not try and be yourself
♪ Try and be yourself
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O
♪ Everybody shout and single
♪ Aye-O
♪ Do the right thing
(steel drum music)
♪ Ha, Ha
♪ It's a jungle, Yes, its a jungle♪
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Its so exciting
♪ Everybody shout
♪ Everybody sing
♪ Everybody do,
♪ Do the right thing
♪ Aye-O