03x10 - Never Trust a Hungry Beagle

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"Sally's Comet."

This is Murphy's comet.

Soon,
it will be flying across the night sky.

Some say it's a once-in-a-lifetime event
that won't be back for 75 years.

Some say it's just a chunk of dirty ice.

I say there's nothing on TV,
so I wanna see it.

That's me seeing it before anyone else.

Thank you very much.

I can't wait to see Murphy's comet.

Setting up is only half the fun.

Don't even bother, Franklin.

I'm seeing it first.

It's pretty neat, Marcie.

Think of it.

The last people who saw this comet
were dinosaurs.

Actually, sir, it was only 75 years ago.

Dinosaurs weren't around.

Right. I meant cavemen.

Did you hear the big news?

I'm going to see Murphy's comet first.

Can she do that?

I'm seeing the comet.

Sally, the comet won't fly by
until late at night.

Are you sure you're going to
be able to stay awake?

I'll stay awake, big brother.

I missed Tiny Tots on Ice.
I'm not missing this.

Well, good luck.

I don't need luck. I can stay awake.

It's no big deal.

Of course,
I can never stay awake for Santa Claus.

And he brings me presents!

Snoopy, I need your help.

It's of the utmost importance.

I've been telling everyone I'm going to be
the first to see Murphy's comet,

and I need you to make sure I stay awake.

There's a picnic in it for you.

The way to a beagle's help
is definitely through his stomach.

Mama.

I'm awake! I'm awake!

-I'm awake.
-Mama.

Is it comet time?

They said I couldn't stay awake,
but I'm the only one out here.

Me, Sally Brown.

I'm going to see the comet first
just like I said.

Keep it down!

The comet is tomorrow night!

Uh-uh-uh.

No comet, no picnic.

You don't look like
you got much sleep, Sally.

Are you really going to be able
to stay awake tonight?

Good grief.

I wanna make sure I get the best view.

I want someplace high up
so I can see the comet first.

There!

Perfect.

Keep walking, kid.

Still excited to see the comet, Marcie?

Sure am, sir.

Did you know that comets travel
over 2,000 miles per hour?

And when comets get closer to the sun,

they could travel
up to 100,000 miles per hour.

It's like being stuck
in a science sandwich.

Who knew comets could be so fascinating?

What are you doing?
You let me fall asleep.

Get crunching, beagle.

I'm up! I'm up!

I'm up. I'm up.

I'm up. I'm up.

-Impressive.
-That was great.

-Unbelievable.
-Amazing.

I'm so glad I saw it.

Hey, Sally.

What did you think of the comet?

I-- I-- I missed it!

You had one job, Snoopy. Keeping me awake.

You cost me my bragging rights.

Wait.

I see it. I see Murphy's comet!

That's a streetlight.

Rats.

Geez, Sally. I'm sorry.

I didn't realize you were asleep.

I know how much you wanted to see it.

Actually, because of the Earth's rotation
and the comet's trajectory,

Sally has five more nights
to see Murphy's comet.

I do? Really?

Snoopy, did you hear that?

I'll pack a picnic.

I'm going to see the comet.

This time,
I'm not going to miss a second of it.

Everybody ready?

Three, two, one.

I'm up! I'm up!

Speaking of, you may wanna look up now.

It's beautiful.

Wow. Thanks, big brother.

And to think,
I'm the very first person to see this.

In my class.

Oh, brother.

"Lights, Camera, Beagle."

What are you doing, big brother?

I found this home movie camera
in the basement,

and I thought I could use it
to work on my baseball skills.

I film myself, analyze my mistakes
and correct them. All the greats do it.

The greats?

Who was batting?

Nobody. The ball bounced off the fence.

Watching home movies
on your own is great and all,

but it won't fix the rest of your team.

From what I've seen,
they need all the help they can get.

That's it.

I can use the camera to film our practice
and review it with the whole team.

That way, we can all improve.
Sally, you're a genius.

That's what I've been telling people.

All right, everyone, bring it in.

As manager, I'm always looking for ways
to improve our game,

and I think I may have found it.

You wanna make a movie?

That does sound like more fun
than practice.

Yeah, a movie.

-Fun.
-Great idea. What about a disaster movie?

I think we should make a western.

This better not be a musical.

Whatever it is,
the lead should have naturally curly hair.

No. We're not making a movie.

The camera's for something even more fun.

Improving our baseball technique.

I'm not sure you and I
have the same definition of fun.

It'll be great.

Sally will film our practice,

so we can watch it back
and learn from our mistakes.

All the greats do it.

The greats?

Sally,
if you're going to be camera operator,

I need you to take this seriously.

Our team's future improvement is literally
in your hands.

All right, team. Let's take the field.

Rolling. And action.

We'll start
with a little fielding practice.

Heads up, Shermy.
This one's coming to first base.

I like your hustle, Snoopy.

But you're the shortstop,
and that was Shermy's ball.

Okay. Look alive, Lucy.
This one's coming to right field.

Yes. Very impressive, Snoopy.
But again, that was Lucy's ball.

I'm fine with it!

Maybe we should switch
to batting practice.

Rolling. And action.

I'll start with a nice
and easy one, Pigpen.

Sally, make sure you get this.

Sally, did you get that?

Cut!

Take five!

Okay. Thanks, Snoopy.
I think it's clean enough now.

Just grab a bat.

Strike one.

Strike two.

Strike three. You're out.

Okay. It's time
to work on our base running.

Go from first to second base
and make a nice clean slide.

Schroeder, you're up first.

Good job, Schroeder.

Nice work, Violet.

That's it, Linus.

-Yay! Hooray!
-Snoopy!

My turn.

-Yeah!
-Yay!

Doesn't anyone want to improve
their baseball game?

Doesn't anyone want to get better
at a sport we all love? Anyone?

Whee!

Yeah!

This was the worst idea I've ever had.

The only thing I learned

is that my baseball team
doesn't care about baseball.

Yeah!

Yeah!

-Snoopy! Snoopy! Snoopy!
-Yeah!

Well, they may not have gotten
any better at baseball,

but it sure looks
like everyone was having fun.

-Come on. Let's focus.
-Surprise! Yeah!

-Stop messing around.
-Yeah!

-This is serious.
-Would you mind scooting over?

You're in my shot.

Everyone was having fun. Except me.

Charlie Brown, we want to apologize

for not taking your idea
more seriously yesterday.

Actually, Linus, I'm the one
who should apologize.

I forgot the most important thing
about baseball.

Having fun.

That's why today, I think we should forget
about practice and make a movie.

Yeah!

Action.

Who will save me from the evil astronaut?

Hold on!

I can't see a thing in here.

I'm ready for my close-up.

And cut.

That was great. Let's do it
one more time. From the top.

"The Masked Marble."

Sorry.

Too much topspin on that one.

Playing marbles is all in the flick.

You look interested in the game, Snoopy.

Would you like to learn?

It's simple.

You arrange all the marbles
within the circle.

Your biggest marble is the sh**ter.

Knuckle down like this and sh**t.

Knock all the other marbles
out of the ring.

Go ahead. You try.

Wow, Snoopy. That was great.

With a little practice,
you could be a really good player.

I should've taught him a quieter game.

Snoopy!

Snoopy, I'm glad you like marbles,

but there's a time and a place.

And the time is daytime,

and the place
isn't outside my bedroom window.

That's better.

Why can't I have a normal dog?

You seem a bit sleepy, big brother.

I was up all night
listening to Snoopy play marbles.

Since when does Snoopy play marbles?

Since I taught him yesterday.

You should've taught me.
I would've been bored immediately.

I don't hear them anymore.

Maybe he's moved on to something else.

You were saying?

You won fair and square.

Great game, kid.

No one likes a show-off, Snoopy.

We get it. You won.

You don't have to rub it in.

I've heard of sore losers,

but that beagle is a sore winner.

I remember when marbles used to be fun.

Yesterday.

Charlie Brown!

That dog of yours has taken
all the joy out of playing marbles!

He's being a big ol' show-off.

It's a game, Chuck.
Games are supposed to be fun.

All that winning
has gone straight to Snoopy's head.

Where's the grace in victory?
The simple respect for one's opponent?

What are you gonna do about it,
big brother?

-Yeah.
-Yeah!

Well, I guess
if I taught Snoopy how to win,

it's up to me to teach him how to lose.

I'll have to beat him at marbles myself.

You?

You're going to beat Snoopy?

That's your solution?

We're doomed!

So much for marbles ever being fun again.

I can do this.

It's just a classic case
of a boy versus his own dog.

A simple childhood joy ruined forever.

Care for a game?

This game is so thrilling I could scream.

It all comes down to this last shot.

If Charlie Brown makes it, he wins.

Don't mess this up, Charlie Brown!

Okay.

He did it.

Charlie Brown won?

Great game, Snoopy.

It's truly an honor to play someone
with so much natural talent.

That's it? No gloating?

He's not even celebrating.

He's just leaving
with quiet dignity and victory.

I guess when you lose
as much as Charlie Brown,

you learn a few things
about being a good winner.

You're on, pal.

Okay.

Nice shot, Snoopy.