Fifteen Arthur

# Every day when you're walking down the street

# Everybody that you meet

# Has an original point of view

-# And I say, hey!

-Hey!

-What a wonderful kind of day

# You can learn to work and play

# And get along with each other

# You've got to listen to your heart Listen to the beat

# Listen to the rhythm The rhythm of the street

# Open up your eyes Open up your ears

# Get together and make things better By working together

# It's a simple message And comes from the heart

# Believe in yourself for that's the place to start

-# And I say hey!

-Hey!

-What a wonderful kind of day

# You can learn to work and play

# And get along with each other

-# Hey, what a wonderful kind of day

-Hey!

-# What a wonderful kind of day

-Hey! #

'Hey, DW!'

-Hey!

-Whoa-a-a!

Do you ever feel that you're always in a rush?

Arthur, hurry up! You're going to be late for school.

Like you're constantly running out of time?

Two minutes left, finish up.

Everyone's always racing around, no-one ever slows down.

-WHISTLE TRILLS

-The game's over?

Even when you're just relaxing, you still feel...

Arthur, you only have 15 seconds!

Why? I'm almost at the next level?

No, not for the game. The show has to start, see?

15... 14... 13...

-But I'm not done yet, I still have lots more to say.

-11...10...

Wait, you can't just start a countdown while I'm trying

to say something important about the crazy pace of life.

-That's not fa...

-..two, one!

MICROPHONE SCREECHES

'Hello? Testing...

'Is it on?

'Good afternoon, students.

'Tomorrow, we shall have a special assembly during first period -'

our very own George Lungdrain.

SHE WHISPERS

Oh, yes, thank you, Miss Tingley, that's right, Lundgren.

George Lundgren will be appearing on a radio quiz show

called 15 Minutes Of Fame.

He will be playing for a grand prize of 500,

'which, if he wins, will be donated to our school.

'That will be all. I always find those announcements so exhausting,

'why can't we just send an email? Oh... whoops!'

MICROPHONE SCREECHES

Congratulations, George, how did you get on the show?

I just sent my name in and they picked me out of a hat.

Remember, class, your art history reports are due tomorrow.

Do we still get merit points if everyone turns their report in on time?

Yes, if every single project is handed in on time,

the class gets 15 merit points.

And then we'll break the 500 mark.

-And that means...

-No homework day!

Goedemorgen, hoe gaat het?

What does that mean?

It's "good morning, how are you?", in Dutch.

I learned it doing my report on the Dutch painter Pieter Bruegel.

-Oh!

-Did you know that his nickname... What's wrong?

My report on Michelangelo, I left it at home.

-Well, go back and get it.

-But I'll be late for school.

If you don't hand it in, we won't get no homework day.

Knowing Ratburn, he'll probably turn it into extra homework day!

Muffy, learn French by tomorrow.

Oh!

Binky, write a novel - and don't try to hand in a novella.

Awww.

If Arthur had only handed his report in on time,

things would have been very different.

I... I was in a hurry.

I said I was sorry.

You have time. Go!

Uh-oh, Jane?

Arthur left his report here.

He said if he didn't get this report in today,

there would be big trouble.

Kate, quick, I need your help.

I'll drop off Arthur's report at school on the way to my meeting.

Could you take out the recycling on your way?

'So stay tuned, cos 15 Minutes Of Fame

'is coming up with yours truly, Flip World, and a lucky kid

'from Lakewood Elementary School.'

Kate, there's some kind of thing called a report

-that Arthur desperately needs.

-What's a report?

I have no idea, but Mr Read said it twice,

and then the words "big trouble", which I understood.

-Oh, dear.

-And whatever it is, I think it was on this table.

Mr Read kept looking down at it.

Well, is the report there?

I'm not sure.

I see lots of papers, they can't be important.

I think this green stuff is called money, also useless.

Look, crumbs.

-Pal, focus!

-Right.

Hello, what's this?

-Hmm, I think that's a key.

-Is it edible?

No, but keys open things.

I have a big plastic one that opens a big plastic box -

not the most amusing toy.

Maybe Mr Read put the report in something and the key opens it.

The plot thickens.

What scientist discovered radium in 1898?

Erm... I forget, just tell me.

How would I know if you don't know?

I'm a dummy, remember?

Arthur, Arthur, I'm going to the quiz show soon

and I can't remember who discovered radium, what if they ask me that?

-I think it was Marie Curie.

-Of course, I knew that.

Could you just help me with a few more questions?

-I'm really, really nervous.

-Erm...

OK, but just for one minute.

Urgh, cow lips!

Oh, Pal, I think it's hopeless, we'll never find out where this key fits.

-We mustn't give up, Kate.

-HE SNIFFS

I say, I think there's food in that desk.

And look, there's a keyhole too!

Now, how do you get up there?

OK, last one, then I really have to go.

If I don't get my report on Michelangelo handed in,

I'm toast.

You look more like a bagel to me.

Wally, let him ask the questions.

Who was the British king during the American Revolution?

Even I know this one, here's a hint.

It's your name.

-King George III.

-Good luck. You'll do great.

Almost there, almost there!

Ah!

Oh, no.

That's the last one.

Are you sure you want to do this?

Steady on, girl.

Ha-ha-ha! This is fun.

-It fits!

-Good show, old girl.

Ha-za!

Oh, dear, don't worry, Kate, I'll save you.

Where is it?

I could have sworn I left it here.

Kate, Kate.

-Whoa!

-Are you all right?

-Let's do it again!

-What's this?

Do you think it could be the report?

Thank you, fur ball and smelly bite head,

so nice to have others do the grunt work for you.

Now if you'll excuse me, I need this.

Fine! Foiled by Nemo again, that horrible fish-breath fiend.

Oh, I was right, there was food in there.

How will we ever help Arthur now?

It's not just Arthur you have to help!

-Don't you think we should be practising?

-I'm too nervous.

He doesn't like to toot his own horn but he's going to be on a quiz show.

Oh, I'm so proud.

Oh, Buster, have you seen Arthur?

I have to give him this report, he left it at home.

You have the report?

Yes. Where's Arthur?

He's just... I'll make sure he gets it.

Oh, thanks, Buster.

Nadine?

DW's imaginary friend?

-It's not just me. This is Trini, Vicita's imaginary friend.

-Hola.

And Uncle Wormy,

-he's from the Tibbles.

-Urgh.

Kate, Pal, we need your help.

We believe Nemo is part of a secret organisation of cats

called the Red Claw.

The Red Claw has a plot to eliminate imaginary friends forever.

That way, kids will spend more time playing with cats.

Members of the Red Claw, we have everything we need.

Soon the hearts and minds of children will be ours!

Ha ha ha ha ha!

They are looking for a secret formula, which we believe may

be written on the back of that card you found, Pal.

If we don't get it back in 15 minutes,

all imaginary friends may disappear forever.

We will do our best, Nadine.

-You have our...

-There you are, Kate.

Ready for your nap, little girl?

'Flip World is ready to start your morning with a b-b-bang!

'That's the wrong button, they must have moved it here. Aargh!'

-MOBILE RINGS

-'Buster, I can't find my report.'

I have it, your dad just dropped it off.

Hello? Buster? Hello?

We're going to the auditorium now.

If you get back here in 15 minutes,

you should make it back before class starts.

OK, Pal, you know what to do - find Nemo.

George Lungdrain!

-Lundgren.

-Right. Great to meet you.

Sorry my hands are sticky - spilt some coffee.

So, are you ready to play 15 Minutes Of Fame?

-Oh, well...

-Great. Just follow me into the soundproof room.

I'm afraid your little dolly will have to stay outside though,

-it's against the rules.

-But...

-Come on, George!

Your 15 Minutes Of Fame are about to begin.

There's definitely cat around here somewhere.

He's picked up a scent.

Good work, Pal.

-Good morning, boys and girls.

-MICROPHONE SCREECHES

Well, the quiz show's just about to start.

Let's give a big cheer for our very own George Lundgren!

-LAUGHTER

-Whoops.

CHEERING

You can just sit right there in that big, comfy chair.

So, Josh, you excited to play 15 Minutes Of Fame?

It's George.

That is correct, hey, you're on a roll!

OK, the first question is for 100 to be donated to your school,

should you answer correctly. Ready?

What kind of wood is traditionally used to make a baseball bat?

That's the first question?

Aren't they supposed to start off with an easy one, like

"what has four legs and goes meow?"

A cow with a sore throat?

-What's that?

-Arthur's art history report.

He went home to get it but his dad just dropped it off.

Oh, I wonder what historical art he did his report on...

"Hors d'oeuvres list for Takahashi/McMillan wedding"?

I didn't know you could write about food -

I would have done my report on burgers, not Bruegel.

Buster, this isn't Arthur's report.

Well, George?

Erm... erm.

A giraffe doll?

It's a ventriloquist's dummy, see?

And I'm top of the line, too, made from an ash tree,

just like baseball bats.

So do you like me? Did I strike out or am I a home run?

Ha ha ha!

Baseball bats are traditionally made from ash.

Is that your confirmed answer?

Yes, that is my confirmed answer.

George Lundgren...that is correct!

CHEERING

It could be the entrance to the secret lair of the Red Claw.

Agent Calico, this is Tom Cat, I have the secret ingredients.

MOBILE RINGS

-Buster? I'm on my way now.

-Good.

No, wait! Bad!

I don't have the report.

It's a list of hors d'oeuvres for the Takahashi/McMillan wedding.

Those meatballs sound amazing.

-So that means my report is still at home?

-I guess so. Got to go.

I don't want to miss George's next question, it's so exciting.

Ugh.

Ready for your next question?

For 200, what does the Latin word "exeunt" mean?

Remember, you also have one magic phone call

that you could use to call a friend for help.

Do you want to use that call now?

Erm...

HE GURGLES: # My bonnie lies over the ocean So bring back my bonnie to me. #

Oh, that sounded terrible.

Next time, I'm drinking the water and you're singing!

-LAUGHTER

-Excellent, George and Wally.

Now, it's time for the next performer.

If you two would please exeunt.

-Gesundheit.

-No, Wally, "exeunt" is Latin for "leave the stage".

-Sorry, I only know pig Latin. Ess-lay omework-hay, ase-ple.

-George!

I'm exeunting, I'm exeunting!

"Exeunt" means to exit the stage.

George Lundgren, you've just won 200!

I smell cat very strongly, he's very close by.

Closer than you think, kibble head.

Huh, a pox upon you, fuss face!

Come on, puppy,

the air is so refreshing up here.

By all that is canine, I swear you and the Red Claw will never succeed.

-The what?

-The Red Claw, that secret organisation you're a part of?

I've never heard of the Red Claw!

Sounds like a seafood restaurant.

Well... Then why did you steal Arthur's report?

What, you mean this thing?

It amuses me, she has whiskers.

'Lutefisk is a delicacy from Sweden and Norway

'made of dried white fish.'

-'That is correct.'

-ALL: Yay!

-'You are now up to 300.'

Have you seen Arthur? He's late.

Um, yes, I did see him.

I saw him this morning, that's my confirmed answer.

Did you just lie to Mr Ratburn?

No, I really did see him this morning, but if Arthur doesn't

show up soon something tells me I'm going to be in big trouble.

'Before we go on, let's find out a little bit more about you, George.

'According to my notes here, you have a younger brother named Wally.

'Not exactly. Wally is a dummy.

'Hey, now, that's not very nice.'

Where are you, Michelangelo?

Oh, please, a woman with a moustache? That's not art.

What would you know about art? You eat out of the trash.

I beg you, give me that picture.

Come and get it, biscuit breath.

Oh, wait, you can't climb.

Actually, Nemo, the word on the street is

that you've gotten very clumsy.

What? Who told you that?

A little bird said you couldn't climb a tree

unless you used both paws.

Nonsense, watch this.

Ta-da!

Now climb with the other paw.

Oh, you tricked me!

Nothing to it. Your head has gotten too big for your claws.

He's done it! He has the secret recipe.

-Good job, Pal.

-Bleugh, ugh.

He says Pal can't hear you, he's lost the monitor.

HE BARKS

Eurgh.

THEY GASP

My Michelangelo report!

I think Arthur found it.

And the secret recipe has been destroyed.

Yay!

Mission accomplished. Not quite sure how, but there you have it!

The tallest animal in the world is a giraffe.

That's right, too. OK, you've got 400.

Now, here is your final question, George Lundgren.

Are you ready?

What is Michelangelo's full name?

Erm... Umm...

Last one, then I really have to go.

If I don't get my report on Michelangelo handed in, I'm toast.

I'd like to use my magic phone call.

'I'd like to call my friend Arthur Read,

'he's listening in our school assembly at Lakewood Elementary.'

I'm doomed!

All right, we're calling the school.

'Hello, this is Principal Haney of Lakewood Elementary.'

SCREECHING Please turn down your radio, Principal Haney.

We're looking for a student named Arthur Read to help out George.

Yes, Arthur's here.

One second.

Well, seems like Principal Haney can run an elementary school,

but he's not so good with a telephone.

Where is he?

-'OK, we're trying again.'

-Hello?

-'It's me again.'

-Mom?

-'The quiz show?!'

Oh, yes, of course. We're finding Arthur Read now.

Arthur Read, has anybody seen Arthur?

He's not here.

He's over there!

-Phone call for you, Arthur.

-For me? Who is it?

-George.

-Hello?

Arthur, what is Michelangelo's full name?

Oh, Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni.

I'm sorry, George, but that is...

correct! You and your school have just won 500!

CHEERING

Congratulations, George Lundgren,

you've just had your 15 minutes of fame!

I knew you'd make it and I covered for you.

Mr Ratburn didn't suspect a thing. I almost had to lie but then...

Excellent research, Arthur. I really look forward to reading your report,

as well as the other report

you'll both be writing explaining exactly what happened

and why you were late this morning.

-Ohh.

-Well, at least we saved no homework day.

Yes, even if it means extra homework day for us.

# Every day when you're walking down the street

# And everybody that you meet

# Has an original point of view

-# And I say, hey!

-Hey!

-What a wonderful kind of day

-# Hey! What a wonderful kind of day

-Hey! #

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