♪ I'm Marvin the Tap-Dancing Horse ♪
(Hooves clicking) ♪ 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 ♪
♪
♪ 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 ♪
(Birds chirping)
MARVINYou've almost got it.
(Shoes clicking)
(Thudding)
(Needle scratching on record)
Nuts. I'm just not good enough.
Now, listen. You got to concentrate.
Feet, do your stuff.
Okay, Marvin. I'll keep trying.
We'll work on it again tomorrow, Okay?
Same time, same place.
(Horse whinnying)
HORSEOh, my, oh, my.
Gee, that voice sounds familiar.
(Horse giggling)
Can we help you?
Lulabelle Rose! I don't believe it.
(In Southern accent) Hello, Marvin.
My. How long has it been, sugar?
Sugar?
What's all the shouting about?
Ooh. Well, hello there.
I'd like everyone to meet Lulabelle Rose,
an old friend from my Broadway days.
(In Southern accent) Miss Lulabelle and I starred together
in Gone with the Whinny.
Oh, my. How do you do?
Welcome to our carnival.
Charmed, I'm sure. You're all too kind.
Hi, I'm Eddy, and I'm Marvin's best--
So, uh, how have you been?
Friend.
What, uh, brings you to town?
How long are you staying? Are you hungry?
Thirsty? Would you like something to--
(Clearing throat)
Maybe if you let Lulabelle answer--
Uh, oops. Sorry.
We'll all get to learn more about
this charming lady.
(Chuckling)
I'm just passing through.
We certainly have some catching up to do, Marvin.
Hey, doesn't anybody work around here anymore?
Lulabelle Rose? Wow!
Gone With the Whinny is my favourite show.
Would you two show us a bit of your act?
Yeah.
Okay.
(Hooves clicking in sync)
BOTHTa-da!
ELIZABETHOh, nice!
JACKYay!
Yay.
That was great.
You know, Marvin is teaching me to dance, and--
Hey, why don't you two perform the whole number
here tomorrow night?
(Gasping)
What do you say, Lulabelle?
I say it's show time, Marvin.
Oh, how exciting!
Just let me know if I can be of any--
MARVINCome on, Lulabelle.
I'll show you around.
Help.
Lulabelle and Marvin together again.
Isn't that great?
Yeah, great.
How about setting up Lulabelle's tent near my cage,
so I can, uh, keep an eye out for her?
(Eddy grunting)
(Sighing)
Sheesh. Even Lulabelle's tent is cute.
Oops. It's past lunch time.
Stripes is going to be starving.
(Sniffing)
Mmm! Oh, boy.
What are you eating, Stripes?
Southern fried chicken and pecan pie.
Where'd you get all that stuff?
Mmm. Lulabelle made it for me.
She sure is something, huh, Eddy?
She sure is. She dances, she cooks.
Best chicken I've ever had.
Maybe she'll give you the recipe.
(Sighing)
STRIPESWhy, that girl is just a peach, I tell you.
DIAMONDSEddy, can you come in here and give us an opinion?
Coming, Diamonds.
(Gasping)
How do we look?
Uh, did you know you have flowers stuck behind your ears?
Of course.
Lulabelle says everyone down south wears them like this.
Don't you like them?
Lulabelle gave them to us. Eddy?
(Laughing coming from inside)
Sweep, sugar.
MARVINOh, I can't b*at that.
Honey, honey.
Oh, wow! Aw.
Terrific. Oh!
Bravo. Yes.
(Owl hooting)
(Birds chirping)
EDDYMarvin?
Marvin!
Marvin? I'm ready for my dance lesson.
(Snapping fingers)
Feet, do your stuff.
(Shoes clicking)
Okay, Marvin.
I think I'm going to get it right this--
LULABELLE'Morning, sunshine.
It's just about show time.
What show?
We get to see slides of Lulabelle and Marvin
in Gone with the Whinny.
But Marvin and I have to practise, if I can find him.
Over here, Eddy.
I'm just plugging in the record player for Lulabelle.
Sit down and enjoy the show. It's really great.
What about my tap lesson?
Um, let's do it later today.
We need the record player for this.
But Marvin, we have to rehearse our routine later.
Right.
Well, we'll just have to skip today's lesson, Eddy, okay?
It's no big deal.
(Projector clicking)
ELIZABETHOh, it looks so romantic.
Ooh. Aah!
LULABELLEOh, Marvin.
Huh?
How about a lemon ice break, Eddy?
Thanks, Diamonds.
Maybe it needs a little sugar?
That's some sour puss you've got.
No, I'm just a bit tired.
Why don't you see if Lulabelle and Marvin
need any help rehearsing?
Do you think they could use my help?
Uh-huh.
Oh, great!
You haven't lost a step, Lulabelle.
You either, Marvin.
You always were awfully smooth on your hooves.
EDDYUh, hi, guys. Need any help?
Uh, no thanks, Eddy. We're just fine.
You must be thirsty. Can I get you some water?
No need. We're okay.
How about some hay? Oats?
No, we're fine, Eddy. Thanks.
I knowa fan to cool you down.
Well, those lights are awfully bright, but I don't think--
I'll have them out of your eyes in a jiffy.
But we need 'em.
Got to see where we're dancing, Eddy.
Do you remember the night the lights went out?
Oh, and I fell off the stage into that tuba?
(Laughing, imitating tuba)
And it took them forever to get it off of your head.
Oh, that was one flat note.
(Laughing)
I'll just leave you two alone, then.
See you.
(Laughing)
Oh, we had some really good times back then, didn't we?
We sure did, Marvin.
Will you excuse me? I've got to powder my nose.
(Bird singing)
LULABELLEI think I owe someone an apology.
You do?
I've been a frightful hog with Marvin's time lately.
I guess I'm just used to spending a lot of time with him.
He's really great, isn't he?
MARVINI don't feel so great.
Marvin, what are you doing here?
When Lulabelle didn't come back,
I wanted to make sure she was okay.
But it looks like I was worrying about the wrong friend.
♪ When a friend is new
♪ They'll stand by you ♪
♪ Just the same
♪ As a good old friend
♪ You see a friend of old
♪ Is dear to hold
♪ And they'll be there
♪ Right to the end
♪ All your friends are special
♪ Each and every one
♪ Whether old friend or new friend ♪
♪ They'll always be a true friend ♪
♪ You can always trust a loyal friend ♪
♪ My friend, loyal friend
♪ My friend
Friends again?
Always.
So, what can we do to make it up to you?
Just put on the best reunion show
this carnival has ever seen.
Hey, now.
That gives me an idea.
(Hooves clicking in sync)
(Crowd cheering)
Hey, all right!
(Cheering and applause)
Thank you.
Thanks.
Ladies and gentlemen,
let's hear it for Marvin and Lulabelle Rose!
(Cheering and applause)
(Giggling)
As a special treat, we have an encore.
(Audience cheering wildly)
(Shoes clicking)
(Cheering and applause)
This number is dedicated to old friends and new ones.
I declare, that was more fun
than performing on Broadway itself.
Thanks for helping us, Eddy.
Ah, what are friends for, Marvin?
Lulabelle, I have something very important to ask you.
Yes, Stripes?
(Clearing throat) Would you, um--
Would you give Eddy the recipe for your fried chicken?
Why of course, sugar.
Like Eddy said, what are friends for?
(Everyone laughing)
(Birds chirping)
(Yawning)
Ah, my day off!
I get to relax, read the morning paper and...
Eddy! Where's my paper?
Yikes, Marvin! Bad hair day?
Yeah. Eddy promised he'd brush my mane. But I can't find him.
Where's Eddy?
He's got to fix my TV antenna before my soap opera comes on!
And he hasn't made the orange juice.
I need my juice!
It's not like Eddy to neglect his chores.
JACK; Eddy just called in sick. He's home with a sore throat.
Oh. Oh.
Poor Eddy, sick in bed!
And here we are,
bellyaching about newspapers and orange juice!
I feel awful!
Let's go visit him!
Hey, great idea! Let's go!
Yeah. Yeah.
Uh, one small detail, folks:
Who's going to do Eddy's chores today?
Elizabeth!
Stripes!
Marvin! Diamonds!
Oh, come on, Eddy's job can't be that hard!
Eddy's the only one who knows how to do everything!
Well, someone has to cover for him!
Jack's doing my chores? All by himself?
He volunteered, said he could cover for you, no problem!
You know, I'm feeling a lot better.
Maybe I should go to work.
(Door opening)
(Gasping)
Edward, back into bed!
Don't worry, Eddy. Jack will manage just fine.
Today, your job is to get well!
Mrs. Larue, is there anything we can do to help out?
As a matter of fact, there is.
(Birds chirping)
I'll just pick up some groceries and be back in an hour.
Bye, Grandmother!
Edward, back into bed!
She's right, Eddy.
You need to rest!
Just let us look after you for a change!
Now, have some juice
while I go and make you some nice warm soup!
Whoa! Whoa, whoa!
(Grunting)
(Humming)
(Chattering)
(Grunting)
(Whirring)
Ah!
(Chattering)
(Machine powering down)
(Machine clunking)
(Laughing)
(Chirping)
(Yawning)
I'm really tired. Maybe I should have a nap.
STRIPESA-ha!
There's nothing like a game of checkers
when you're sick in bed!
(Groaning)
You mean "Go fish". You play cards when you're sick.
(Sighing)
But Eddy loves checkers!
He loves cards more!
Actually--
But checkers is more relaxing!
Oop! Oh!
Sorry about that, Champ!
Let me get those for you!
Oh! Hey! Watch it! No, stop!
(Whistling)
(Birds chirping)
(Whistling)
(Gasping)
(Laughing)
(Groaning)
Here we are! Diamonds made some soup.
And after you finish your soup,
I'll put on the mustard plaster I made.
(Trumpeting)
I'm just going to sleep a little.
Open up! It's soup time!
(Groaning)
(Coughing)
Diamonds! You're feeding him the mustard!
Oh my goodness! I'm so sorry, Eddy!
It's okay.
(Coughing)
♪
Ow!
(Groaning)
(Whirring)
(Gasping)
Ah!
(Laughing)
♪
(Humming)
(Sighing)
Isn't this fun?
(Cheering on TV)
Aww, a - split!
Hey!
(Cheering on TV)
Sorry, Stripes. But I've got a brother in the race!
Ooh! Is it already?
ANNOUNCERToday, on "All My Piglets"--
Elizabeth!
Oh, come on, Elizabeth!
Well I can't watch it at home,
not until my antenna's fixed.
How's this?
EDNANo!
Well, how about now?
Uh-uh.
Oh, Veronica,
won't you make me the happiest pig in the world?
There you go, perfect!
Phew! At least I've done this right!
Thanks, Edna.
Sure, Jack.
Got to run, it's bingo night! See you later!
(Gasping)
Wait, Edna! Edna?
(Car distancing)
Hello?
(Groaning)
Okay, Eddy, what'll it be?
Boring bowling? A silly soap opera?
Or an exciting horse race?
What I'd really like--
Yes? Yes?
Is to have a nap. I'm kind of tired.
Oh, of course!
Let's get you all nice and comfy!
♪
Warm enough?
Uh, now I'm kind of hot.
(Gasping) Uh...
Is this better?
I guess.
What are those?
Eye shades!
(Sighing)
There! Now you can drift off into sleepy land.
(Sighing)
Thanks, Elizabeth.
(Purring)
Some people find the purr of a pussycat very relaxing.
(Purring)
Are you asleep yet?
No.
♪ Went over the mountain
♪ To see what he could see
♪ The bear went over the mountain ♪
♪ The bear went over the mountain ♪
♪ The bear went over the mountain ♪
♪ To see what he could see
♪ The bear went over the mountain ♪
♪ The bear went over the mountain ♪
(Gasping)
♪ To see what he could see
♪ The bear went over the mountain ♪
♪ The bear went over the mountain ♪
Oh, hello, Mrs. Larue!
What on Earth is going on here?
We're helping Eddy fall asleep.
Music is very soothing for sick people!
Might I have a word with all of you?
STRIPESAll right.
MARVINCertainly.
DIAMONDSYes.
We're really worried about Eddy.
He's not getting any better!
And we've tried everything.
Hot soup, games, TV, music.
I've seen this before. And it can be very serious.
Oh my goodness! What is it?
Chronic over nursing.
What do you mean?
I know you all want to help Eddy.
But he needs peace and quiet, not constant attention.
Oh! Oh!
Fortunately, there is a very simple cure for over nursing.
♪ Eddy, we miss you
♪ I miss the food you bring me
♪ And everything you do for us is great ♪
♪ But now that you have got the flu ♪
♪ We'll try to do what's right for you ♪
♪ So, sleep, good friend
♪ Get well
♪ Old pal
♪ Just sleep
♪ Sleep, sleep
Get well, Eddy.
(Sighing)
I wonder how Jack managed with Eddy's chores.
MARVINOh, I'm sure he's right on top of things.
(Chattering)
Veronica, won't you make me
the happiest pig in the world?
Oh, Blair!
(Laughing)
"No problem", I said.
"How hard can Eddy's job be?"
(Sighing)
Get well soon, Eddy.
♪