(Hooves tapping)
♪ I'm Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse ♪
(Hooves clicking)
♪ He can dance, he can dance, he can dance ♪
♪ Just shine that spotlight on me ♪
♪ Every show must have a star ♪
♪ He can dance, he can dance, he can dance ♪
♪ He can dance he can dance ♪
♪
♪ When the lights go down
♪ I'm ready to perform
♪ This is my home upon the stage ♪
♪ I'll dance for you
♪ And we'll perform for you, too ♪
♪ I'm Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse ♪
♪ He can dance, he can dance he can dance, yeah ♪
(Hooves tapping)
(Tapping continuing)
♪ I'll be looking mighty silly
♪ Without my favourite filly
♪ Dancin' with my old hat rack ♪
That was great, Marvin!
Thanks! Say, Jack,
which step do you like better?
This one?
Or this one?
Aw, they both look great to me, Marvin.
I trust your judgement.
I have a new idea for my act too, Jack.
What if I juggled teacups instead of balls?
Hmm... I don't know, Elizabeth.
All that broken china...
Oh...
Just let me sleep on it, okay?
All right. You know best.
So, I'm off to my high school reunion.
I'll be back tomorrow,
which means I have a favour to ask.
It's a big responsibility,
Elizabeth, but while I'm away,
I'd like to leave you in charge.
(Gasping) Really?
Of my goldfish.
(Sighing)
Think you can handle it?
Sure, I guess I can manage.
Thanks a million. Marvin, you're in charge
of everything else.
(Sighing)
Gee, what's eatin' her?
She doesn't seem too happy with fish duty.
I think she was hoping for a little more responsibility.
Hmm...
I know what would cheer her up.
ELIZABETHNow, Fishy,
while Jack's away, I'm in charge of you.
I think you'll find me tough, but fair.
Here you are.
Listen Elizabeth, I'm so busy with my new act
that I don't have time to run things while Jack's gone.
I'm sure Stripes or Diamonds would do a fine job.
Actually, I just talked to Jack,
and we both want you to do it.
(Gasping) You want me?
Oh, do you really think I'd make a good boss?
Sure. You're smart and responsible.
What do you say, Elizabeth, will you do it?
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
I'll take that as a "yes."
So, while Elizabeth is in charge,
I know you'll show her the same respect you show Jack.
You can count on us, Marvin.
Being the boss can be pretty stressful,
so let's try to be extra supportive.
I'm sure she'll do just fine.
Yeah, well, just in case she doesn't, I'm packin' tissues.
Hmm...
(Sighing) There's not much for me to do.
Just the person I needed to see.
Oh! I-I am?
Taste this. I think it needs something.
(Slurping)
Very good. Except...
maybe it could be a little sweeter?
More sugar. Thanks, kid.
Hmm...
Hmm... Hi, Eddy.
What are you doing?
Trying to decide what colour
to paint Stripes' stand. What do you think?
Hmm...
Paint it... green.
It'll set off his eyes so nicely.
You're the boss. Green it is.
This is fun.
I feel like I'm making everything better.
Hmm...
(Snapping)
Eddy, call everyone for a meeting in the main tent.
I've just had the most wonderful idea.
(Happily humming)
Does anyone know what this is about?
Good afternoon, staff.
This is the first day of the rest of our lives.
We have to seize the moment.
Take some chances.
Make our show more spectacular
than it's ever been before.
Uh... That sounds great, Elizabeth,
but how are we going to do that?
Marvin the Tap-juggling Horse?
I'll teach you everything I know.
(Chuckling) That won't take long.
Elizabeth, I don't know how to ride a bicycle.
I don't even have a bicycle.
You can use Eddy's.
Uh, but...
And you are going to be Stripes the Fantastic Flying Tiger.
What are you going to do? sh**t me out of a cannon?
Of course not.
You'll be jumping through hoops like always, only...
(Gasping)
(Gulping)
She's out of her piggly-wiggly mind.
All right, everyone.
We'd better get to work
if we're going to be ready for tomorrow.
ALLTomorrow?
We'll have a dress rehearsal in the morning,
and then surprise Jack with a perfect show when he gets back.
All set, Diamonds.
Uh-oh.
Whoa, whoa, whoa. Ah! Ah!
(Sighing)
No, no, no!
Those training wheels have got to go.
Ah!
Whoa!
Whoa!
Whoa!
Whoa! (Crashing)
Pineapples? (Sneezing)
But Elizabeth, I can't--
Don't use the word "can't" in this carnival, Marvin.
But I'm allergic to--
Ah-ah-ah. Who's the boss?
(Sighing) You are.
Now where has Stripes gone to?
Mm-mm.
Huh?
Shame on you, Stripes.
You're in training.
(Whistle blaring)
(Groaning)
Come on, Stripes!
Lift those knees!
Marvin, I'm seeing a lot of dropped pineapples over there.
(Sneezing)
Ah! Ooh!
(Huffing) Faster, Diamonds, faster!
Oh! Whoa-oh!
Faster!
Ooh! Oh!
(Groaning)
(Groaning) Ah!
Ah, this pineapple rash...
Ah! Oh!
I hope we've got some itch cream.
(Both screaming)
Oh, Marvin, it's only you.
What are you doing in there?
I'm hiding from Elizabeth. She's out of control.
I'll say.
She's trying to starve me.
(Stomach growling)
I am one famished flying tiger.
I can't survive another day of this boot camp.
You have to take charge again, Marvin.
This isn't working out.
I know it's tough, but we'll just have to do our best.
Come on.
Ladies and Gentlemen!
Welcome to the dress rehearsal
of the new and improved Carnival Spectacular!
With Marvin, the Tap-juggling horse!
♪
Diamonds the Poised Pachyderm,
and her amazing feats of balance!
Whoa!
I'm doing it. Marvin, I'm doing it.
Bravo. So far, so good.
Don't forget your plate.
Oh, dear! Oh my! Oh! Whoa! Whoa!
(Groaning)
That's the last time I get chicken...
(Hiccupping)
... from the Greasy Wing stand. (Groaning)
Stripes, you're up.
Oh, I don't know, Elizabeth. I feel kind of--
Just get out there, and do it!
(Hiccupping)
Prepare to be dazzled
by Stripes, the Fantastic Flying Tiger.
(Groaning, gulping)
Ooh.
I'm not itchy. I'm not itchy.
Well, here goes nothing.
I can't take it any more!
Ah! Ow! Ouch! Ow! Oh!
No, no, no!
(Gasping)
Oh, I can't look!
Whoa! Ah!
I'm doing it!
I'm doing it!
He's doing it!
Huh?
He's not doing it.
Get me down!
(Groaning)
(Gasping)
Oh, my... Ah!
(All screaming)
(Grunting and groaning)
(Groaning)
Tissue?
(Wailing)
(Sobbing)
(Sobbing continuing)
(Knocking)
I'm not home!
(Sobbing)
MARVINAw, don't take it so hard, Elizabeth.
(Sobbing, nose honking)
Nobody did what they were supposed to.
Now, hold on.
We tried our best, but you were so busy giving orders,
you didn't notice we were having trouble.
But bosses are supposed to give orders.
Jack doesn't just tell us what to do.
He works with us to help us do our best.
Oh, dear. I guess I didn't do that.
(Sobbing)
Being in charge is hard!
(Nose blowing)
Marvin, you be the boss again.
Oh, you took on this job, and now you have to see it through.
How?
Well, we do have
one little problem on our hands.
All together!
One, two, three!
(Straining sounds)
(Straining)
We did it!
Good work, everyone.
(Sighing)
Stay right there.
Oh, I'm not going anywhere.
EDDYWow, lemon ice!
How thoughtful.
Mmm...
That looks great.
Mmm...
Oh, hey, thanks.
Thanks for putting up with me today. I'm sorry
I was such a bossy-boots.
JACKHi, g*ng.
MARVINHey, welcome back, Jack. EDDYHi Jack.
Glad to see you've been resting up.
I've got great new ideas for the show.
(All laughing)
What? What did I say?
(All laughing)
(Sinister organ music playing)
♪
Look out!
Dr. Tusk!
Behind you!
(Sinister organ music playing)
Oh, no!
(Sinister organ music playing)
Go get him, Doctor!
(Sighing)
Dr. Tusk is so tall, and brave
and... wrinkly.
(Sinister organ music playing)
(Gasping) What happened?
ANNOUNCERWell, viewers, here's the moment
you've all been waiting for.
We've picked the winner for our "Be a Guest Star
on Animal Hospital Contest"
And the winner is...
Diamonds the Elephant.
(Gasping)
Did you say...
Congratulations, Diamonds.
Or should we say, Nurse Diamonds?
Because that's the role you'll be playing
when we come to your hometown in just two days.
Two days!
And did we mention that you'll be starring opposite
our star, Dr. Musk Tusk?
(Sighing)
(Speaking indistinctly)
Dr. Musk Tusk?
Oh, it must be a dream!
MAILMANDelivery for Diamonds the Elephant.
It's my script.
And my costume.
I can't believe it!
(Sighing)
Jack, you won't believe what's happened!
What's with the lid, Diamonds? Is somebody sick?
No, no. This is my costume.
I won a contest to guest star on a TV show.
Well, congratulations.
Are you going to need some time off?
Nope.
They're coming here to film my scene,
in just two days..
Oh I hope that's okay. Is that okay?
Oh, no problem.
But, uh, let's keep this quiet for now, okay?
If the rest of the performers hear a TV Crew is coming,
they won't be able to concentrate on their jobs.
Oh, right.
Besides, I have to memorize my lines.
I'll need quiet.
(Trumpeting loudly)
(Door slamming)
(Jack sighing)
Quiet on the set.
And... action.
(Sighing)
Oh, Dr. Tusk?
Don't you remember me?
(Sighing)
Well, it'll be different with a real audience.
I'm sure they'll like me.
Well, pretty sure. Why wouldn't they like me?
Unless of course they think I'm not pink enough,
or they want an elephant with floppier ears
or a shorter trunk or... wrinkles.
I'm too smooth.
And what if I forget my lines
and I make a complete fool of myself?
Jack!
(Sighing)
Well if it isn't "Nurse" Diamonds.
I'm not going to be Nurse Diamonds.
Just forget I ever mentioned it.
But you're a natural.
Everything about you is dramatic...
especially your entrances.
Thank you Jack.
But, I'm just too nervous about this.
Oh you've just got the jitters, a little case of stage fright.
No, it's a big case. Too big.
(Door slamming) Bye!
Hmm , I'd better get Diamonds some help,
before she wrecks my trailer.
(Crashing)
(Sighing)
(Munching sounds)
Uh... Diamonds,
can I talk you for a moment?
Can't talk now Marvin. I'm having a snack.
Well, you can't play Nurse Diamonds
with your head stuck in there.
It doesn't matter. I'm not going to do it.
Diamonds, lots of performers suffer from stage fright.
Really, Marvin?
Do you?
Absolutely,
every time I try a new routine in front of an audience.
(Hooves tapping)
Okay, I'll give it another try.
Would you help me learn my lines?
I was hoping you'd ask.
(Clattering, wheels squeaking)
Okay, you'll play Nurse Diamonds
and I'll play all the other roles.
All right, here's the spy outfit.
All set there.
Okay, check.
Marvin are you sure--
Just a second, I've got to check the lighting.
Hey!
Marvin? Where did you go?
(Straining sounds)
(Straining)
Whoa!
(Crashing)
Um, Diamonds,
could you turn the page for me?
Oh, Marvin, you can't play all the parts yourself
and do the lights and help me.
Hmm...
Hey! We'll ask everyone to help.
I'm sure we could find a ham or two around this place.
We can't.
Jack and I agreed to keep this quiet.
He thinks it would disrupt the carnival, and he's right.
That was before I knew you needed help.
(Huffing)
And here we are,
"The Fast-Talking Jack Carnival Players."
Oh, this is so exciting.
Animal Hospital is my favourite show.
Personally, I think television acting
is a bit beneath our high carnival standards.
Well, that's too bad Stripes.
You'd sure look dashing as the spy.
Oh, all right.
But I'm only doing this for Diamonds.
I just love Dr. Tusk.
He's such a gifted surgeon.
He's a big wrinkly hunk.
(Diamonds sighing)
EDDYWhere do you want us?
Eddy, you'll be the patient.
How are you at being unconscious?
Uh...
DIAMONDSElizabeth will be your tearful auntie.
I was followed last week.
Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo! Boo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
Sheesh.
Was that part written for Elizabeth or what?
The same thing happened to me.
Boo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!
That's just terrible.
There's a spy loose
in Animal Hospital.
Um, Diamonds, I think it's your line.
Oh, yes.
Try not to move. You've got to lie still.
Gee, I thought Eddy
was playing the part of the unconscious guy.
Maybe you should try it a little... louder.
Yes, I agree.
Absolutely. But you're doing great.
Well, okay, here goes...
(Inhaling deeply)
Try not to move! You've got to lie still!
Ah!
Uh... let's aim for somewhere in the middle, volume-wise.
Okay, Diamonds?
Okay, Coach.
(Stifling laughter)
Try not to move. You've got to lie still.
Oh!
Sorry. (Stifling laughter)
Try not to move. You've got to lie still.
(Laughing) (Sighing)
(Snoring) That's the spirit, Nurse.
Let's take it from where we left off.
(Clearing throat)
Huh? Oh.
I don't remember seeing you around here before?
Oh, Dr. Tusk? Don't you remember me?
We were at the same medical conference at the Zoo.
(Crashing)
There's your spy, Dr. Tusk.
I put the emerald in your bag to get it out of the country.
I'm not really a nurse.
The emerald is finally mine.
Maybe now you'll all remember me.
Way to go! Hooray!
That was fabulous, kid.
Come on, everyone, the lemon ices are on me.
Yippee! Sounds good to me.
EDDYCome on! MARVINOh yeah.
(Gasping)
(Sighing)
(Owl hooting)
DIAMONDSCan't remember!
Can't remember my lines!
No!
(Trumpeting softly)
(Engine running, horn honking)
Has anyone seen Diamonds?
The director needs her in make-up.
Oh, dear! Where could she have gone?
We've got to find her. Let's spread out everyone.
Come on, Eddy.
I think I know where we'll find our Nurse.
(Munching)
Just as I thought.
(Munching)
Did you lose something, Diamonds?
Yes, my nerve. I can't do it, Marvin.
But you were so good in rehearsals yesterday.
Yesterday was fun, with all my friends.
Today, I'll be all alone.
No, you won't.
We'll be right there, cheering you on.
Yeah. Besides, what's the worst thing that could happen?
I could look ridiculous.
Diamonds, as long as you try,
you'll never look ridiculous.
We think you're the bravest nurse to ever don a bonnet.
You do?
MARVINSure.
Nurse Diamonds to the set.
(Sinister organ music playing)
DR. TUSKThere's a spy loose.
DIAMONDSThere's your spy, Dr. Tusk.
Way to go, Diamonds.
SPYI put the emerald in your bag to get it out of the country.
That was a bit overacted.
DIAMONDSI'm not really a nurse.
The emerald is finally mine.
Maybe now you'll all remember me!
(Laughing maliciously)
DIRECTORCut. Print. That was fantastic.
Hurray! Bravo!
All right!
Bravo! JACKSensational.
Great job.
We knew you could do it.
Fantastic, Diamonds.
The director thought so too.
He asked me to join the show permanently.
(All gasping)
That's great. Congratulations.
We're so... happy for you.
When do you leave?
I'm not going anywhere.
(All gasping) You're not?
And leave my friends,
the best cast of characters in the world?
ALLHurray! Never.
Remember, Diamonds, if you ever change your mind
about joining the cast,
Dr. Musk Tusk is waiting.
(Kiss smacking)
Oh...
(Sighing)
Dr. Tusk certainly looks bigger on TV.
(All laughing)
♪