♪
♪ 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 ♪
♪
♪ Yeah
♪ When the lights go down
♪ I'm ready to perform
♪ This is my home up on 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 ♪
♪
(Audience cheering, applauding)
Thank you. Thank you.
(Applauding continues)
JACKThanks for coming to Jack's Carnival!
Come back real soon!
Great show, Marvin!
Did you hear that crowd?
You had them eating out of the palm of your hoof.
MANI'll say, Marvin,
you were spectacular.
You were fabulous!
Uhh... that's very kind of you.
You were on Broadway, weren't ya?
I saw you in Whoa Dolly.
Marvellous! Fabulous!
Thank you.
Would you like an autographed picture?
That's not why I'm here.
I'm here because I want you to star
in my new cereal promotion!
(All gasping)
Cereal promotion?
I'm talking about you in television commercials.
You in magazine ads!
and you on the front of my new breakfast cereal
Rodeoats!
Rodeoats?
I'm not sure about this.
It's new, it's fresh, it's edgy;
the kids are gonna love it, Martin!
It's Marvin.
We want you as our spokes-horse because you have integrity!
Honesty!
The kids out there will really believe what you have to say!
They will?
You betcha! Think of the publicity!
It'll really put this place on the map.
Advertising is big, baby. Big!
Did someone say advertising?
Ahh, good, the man in charge.
My name is Max and I'm offering your star
a once-in-a-lifetime job.
What's the gig? Selling cereal.
Picture on the box? Full colour.
Television ads? You betcha.
National television? Worldwide!
♪
(Laughing)
Sensational! Fantastic!
You speak my language, Max. This'll be great!
I'm always looking for new ways to promote the show!
And nothing beats television!
Marty, my boy,
your name's gonna be on the lips
of every kid in the country within the month!
Every kid in the country?
MARVINWow!
So? Whaddaya say?
♪
Okay. I'll do it!
Fantastic!
That's great! And you can mention the Carnival
while you're at it.
No can do, Jackster. He's selling the cereal
and just the cereal!
Hmmp!
Now all I have to do is find a cowpoke
to play your best friend. What about Eddy?
He's perfect for the part!
But I've never acted in front of a camera!
I've never acted in front of anything!
Don't worry, kid! All you gotta do
is walk in, say a line, and hand old Monty his bowl of cereal.
That's Marvin.
Why, you do that every day! It'll be easy.
You were born to play this part!
And you've got all of us to help you!
(Sighing) Okay, I'll do it.
Sensational!
Ooh, Eddy, this is gonna be so much fun!
And, uhh, don't forget to mention the carnival.
MAXForget it, Jackie baby!
They've gotta stick to the script.
And here it is!
I'll be back tomorrow with a film crew.
You're gonna be big, baby! Big!
♪
MARVINHiya, kids!
When I'm out on the range rounding up cattle,
I always start my day off
with a big old bowl of Rodeoats!
But we don't have any cereal.
Well, that's okay, just pretend it's full.
ELIZABETHYoo-hoo, Eddy!
Don't forget to smile!
Always show your teeth!
And remember your posture!
Stand up straight and tall!
Let the bowl guide you.
Here you go...
(Imitating chewing)
♪ Yum, yum, Rodeoats
♪ Everybody loves Rodeoats
♪ Just one taste, and you'll say ♪
♪ "Whoa, Nellie!"
ELIZABETHHurray! STRIPESBravo!
Hurray! Bravo!
That sounds great! Who knows?
Maybe you'll all end up doing your own commercials!
It would be like a dream come true!
It's all up to you two tomorrow.
We'll do our best.
Right, Eddy?
(Gulping nervously)
(Tools clanking, ratcheting)
(Hammers pounding)
♪
So are you all set to be seen
by millions and millions of people, Eddy?
Uh-huh.
It's so wonderful that you're doing this!
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day!
Every meal is the most important meal of the day!
Right, Eddy?
Uh-huh.
Are you okay? You seem a bit... tense.
You know, there's one thing I like to do to relieve stress...
(Roaring loudly, screaming)
STRIPESSee?
Now I'm relaxed.
Works every time. Go on, give it a try!
(Inhaling deeply)
(Roaring softly) Oops!
I guess it's just a tiger thing.
It's okay, Eddy, you tried your best.
MAXMelvin?
Meet your director; he's a genius.
Marvin.
No, actually, it's Laszlo. A pleasure.
MAXOkay people,
it's time to make some magic!
You're on, Marty!
Well, Eddy, let's give them a commercial they'll never forget!
Uh-huh.
LASZLOPlaces, everyone!
Quiet on the set!
Rodeoats Commercial,
take one, and... action!
Hiya, kids!
When I'm out on the range rounding up cattle,
I always start my day off with a big old bowl of Rodeoats!
Come on, Eddy! That's your cue!
♪
Psst... over here.
Oh!
(Laughing nervously) Cute kid.
Here you go.
♪
Umm...
LASZLOCut!
Let's try that again!
DIAMONDSYou're doing great, Eddy!
Don't forget to smile!
Rodeoats Commercial,
take two, and... action!
Hiya, kids!
When I'm out on the range rounding up cattle,
I always start my day off with a big old bowl of Rodeoats!
(Clearing throat)
♪
MARVINUmm, Eddy? Watch where you're--
(Crashing, Eddy grunting)
Going.
LASZLOCut!
Let's give that another try.
You almost had it there, Eddy.
Just stay on your feet, and keep the cereal in the bowl.
LASZLORodeoats Commercial, take three,
and... action!
Hiya, kids!
When I'm out on the range rounding up cattle,
I always start my day off with a big old bowl of Rodeoats!
I did it!
I mean-- here you go!
(Munching)
(Swallowing painfully)
♪ Yum, yum, Rodeoats
♪ Everybody loves Rodeoats
♪ Just one taste, and you'll say ♪
♪ "Whoa, Nellie!"
And don't forget to visit Fast Talkin' Jack's Carnival!
Cut!
(Sighing) You two were perfect, simply perfect.
Thank goodness.
You were not!
Off my set!
Uhh, sorry. Just got carried away.
Off my set!
I'm going, I'm going!
Take five, everyone, then we must do it again!
One more time? No problem...
Don't worry Eddy, you're doing great!
Just be yourself and everything will work out fine!
I guess you're right. Thanks, Marvin.
(Marvin sighing sadly)
Is there something wrong?
Eddy, the cereal tastes horrible!
How bad can cereal taste?
(Gasping)
Eww! You're right! That's awful!
I can't do a commercial where I tell kids I like this cereal!
What am I going to do?
DIAMONDSMarvin! Eddy!
Aww, see, Eddy? Everyone's counting on me!
A wise horse once said to me,
""Just be yourself and everythin will work out fine!""
Thanks, Eddy.
LASZLOOkay, everyone!
We are ready to roll!
(Gulping nervously)
LASZLORodeoats Commercial,
take four. Action!
Uhh...
I said, action!
(Sighing)
Hiya, kids.
When I'm out on the range rounding up cattle,
I always start my day off
with a big old bowl of Rodeoats.
ELIZABETHCome on, Eddy!
You can do it!
♪
Here ya go.
He did it!
Uhh, I...
Marvin has stage fright?
Uhh... DIAMONDSCome on, Marvin.
Eat the cereal!
♪
No, I can't do it!
(Gasping in shock)
Whoa!
(Screaming)
Kids, I can't lie to you!
This cereal tastes terrible!
You can say that again.
LASZLOCut! Cut, cut,
cut-cut-cut-cut-cut!
I think the pressure finally got to him.
ELIZABETHDon't worry, Marvin,
we helped Eddy, and we can help you.
JACKMarvin, what are you doing!?
Think about what this commercial can do for the carnival!
Think about all the money you can make!
Think about the fame!
And the money!
I could never endorse Rodeoats,
because I'd never eat them.
This always happens!
Pack it up, everybody!
Sorry, Max, but I have to do what I think is right.
Ah, that's okay. You're not the first one to turn us down.
We've been trying to find someone to do this commercial
for two years.
See ya later, Marco!
It's-- oh, never mind.
Ah, it's probably all for the best.
We don't want your face plastered all over
a cereal that tastes bad!
You know, something good did come out of all this.
Eddy did a rootin', tootin', bang up job!
You really think so?
Absolutely!
You're a natural!
What was your secret, Eddy?
What can I say? I learned from the best!
I taught him everything he knows.
(Giggling)
MARVINI wonder who they'll get to do their commercial now!
I mean, who would stoop that low?
LASZLORodeoats Commercial, take thirty-eight!
Action!
Hiya, umm... kids!
When I'm out on the range, rounding up cattle...
I always start my day off with a big old bowl of Rodeoats.
Hey, watch it! Watch yourself!
(Shouting)
(Chewing noisily)
♪ Yum, yum, Rodeoats
♪ Everybody loves Rodeoats
♪ Just one taste, and you'll say ♪
♪ "Whoa, Nellie!"
LASZLOCut! Let's try it again!
This time, I need you all to take a bigger bite
of the cereal,
okay?
(Groaning)
♪
ELIZABETH:Oh my! STRIPESYou did it!
Nice one, Eddy! Well done!
Now for the last one.
♪
Concentrate, Eddy, concentrate!
STRIPESGreat gorillas, Elizabeth,
that's what he's trying to do.
Sorry, Eddy.
That's okay, it's not so much in the concentrating.
It's more in the wrist.
♪
DIAMONDSHurray!
ELIZABETHGood for you, Eddy!
Yay, Eddy!
I did it! Five in a row!
Very impressive, Eddy. Very impressive.
JACKYou wanna see impressive?
I'll show you impressive!
What have you got, Jack?
A little piece of carnival past.
Picked her up real cheap!
(Coughing)
What is it?
A vintage iron claw machine.
Iron claw?
What does it do?
Picks your pocket. I've seen those before.
JACKNo, no, no,
you've got it all wrong!
You move the claw into position,
and it reaches down and grabs you a treasure.
Treasure?
Treasure?
♪
Gee, look at all that cool stuff!
And it's only a quarter!
You can't go wrong!
That's reasonable.
I couldn't buy an apple for that.
JACKThat's what I'm tellin' ya.
People are gonna love it!
I'm bringin' back the good old days.
Gee, I wanna try it!
You can all give it a try.
It's on the house.
Uhh, you have to do me a little favour first.
Sure, Jack. What is it?
I want you to clean this thing up for me.
Make 'er sparkle.
MARVINI suppose.
But it might take a few days.
You've got an hour. An hour?
That's when the gates open.
(Humming cheerfully)
Come on, guys.
DIAMONDEddy? Where's the steel wool?
ELIZABETHI'll get some rags.
I've got more important things to do. Such as napping.
(Birds singing)
♪
It looks great now!
EDDYIt sure does.
So, who wants to try it first?
(Gasping) Oh! Could I?
I see a bottle of perfume in there that I'd love to have.
Sure, go ahead, Elizabeth.
Ohh, this is so exciting.
(Grunting in disapproval)
Well, here goes nothing.
STRIPESExactly.
That's why the iron claw's not getting my quarter.
♪
(Claw machine whirring, puttering)
Oh dear. What do I do?! What do I do?!
Use the controls!
(Gasping)
(Claw whirring)
♪
Aww! I can't get it!
Here, Elizabeth, let me try.
Don't be disappointed, Eddy.
These machines are rigged.
EDDYI got it!
Great, Eddy!
Wonderful!
(Gasping)
Oh, thank you, Eddy!
It's a dream come true!
Glad to help.
Who's next?
Here, Eddy. I'd like that watch.
No problem, Diamonds.
(Coin clinking, machine whirring)
EDDYA little more to the left,
and... got it!
He did it again!
You're so talented.
(Gasping)
It's stunning!
Are you sure there's not something
I can get for you, Stripes?
Yeah, raspberry ripple, single scoop.
No, I mean in the machine.
From there? Nah.
My cage is a junk-free zone and I'm keeping it that way.
I know what I want, Eddy. Those Hollywood-style sunglasses.
EDDYGood choice, Marvin.
♪
ELIZABETHWell done!
MARVINNice going, Eddy!
DIAMONDSYou're remarkable!
(Gasping)
STRIPESRamona!
♪
The young girl stared at her new friend, the little tiger cub.
She smiled a smile he would come to know and love.
"My name?" repeated the young girl.
"Why, I'm Ramona, Queen of the Jungle."
(Purring happily)
(Sighing) Ramona, Queen of the Jungle.
JACKThat looks fantastic!
Huh? What?
And you're right on schedule.
The gates just opened.
MARVINI'll take your word for it.
These are so dark, I can hardly see anything.
That's funny. The gates don't open for two hours by my watch.
(Sniffing)
DIAMONDSI wound it, but it isn't ticking.
And it's always stuck on :.
MARVINAt least it's right twice a day!
I can't see a thing through these sunglasses.
(Sniffing) Elizabeth?
(Gasping) I thought you couldn't see a thing?
I can't. But I recognize that odour.
Hmmp!
I-- I mean fragrance.
Your perfume does have a certain... industrial strength.
I know. And I only used a little.
Well, Stripes, you were right about this iron claw stuff.
Stripes?
Hmm. I guess he needed some fresh air.
ELIZABETHOhh!
I don't like how it smells either,
and I can't get away from it!
(Sobbing)
Oh, no. Not someone else!
Why can't they spend their money on rides and corn dogs
like they're supposed to?
I've got to get Ramona before someone else does.
Alright, sweetheart, what can Daddy get for you?
Gee, there are so many things.
DAUGHTERBut I think I want...
That little dolly with the flowers in her hair.
No!
Well then, let's get her out of there.
(Coin clinking, machine whirring)
(Gasping) Jinx! Jinx!
(Claw whirring)
Aww, Dad. Not the flashlight!
Phew!
I can't take much more of this.
DADWell, don't you like it?
I think it's really nice.
Hmm...
Are you going to try again for the dolly?
No, we've wasted enough money on that junk dispenser!
(Gasping)
Come along, dear. Aww, Dad!
At last!
I'm coming, Ramona!
Listen up, two-bits; don't fail me.
(Coin clinking, machine whirring)
(Claw whirring)
Steady now...
Yes! Yes!
Come to Papa.
(Gasping)
(Fabric tearing)
(Claw whirring)
Ramona!
Ramona...
EDDYThere.
That should help, Elizabeth.
Thank you, Eddy.
(Sniffing) Oh, you're so thoughtful.
I got it out of Jack's car.
It'll make you smell like a Christmas tree.
Right, Diamonds? I can't tell.
I tightened my watchband so I couldn't smell anything.
MARVINPhew!
It smells like a skunk in a pine forest.
I can't help it.
I had three baths and it still won't wash off.
Oh, it's that perfume. Sorry, Elizabeth.
Not as sorry as I am.
I wish I'd never seen that iron claw machine.
That's what Jack's saying now.
He is?
Yep. He was cornered by a bunch of dissatisfied customers.
I've never heard Fast Talkin' Jack do so much fast talkin'!
Oh dear. I was afraid that might happen.
Oh, it's okay now.
He refunded everyone's money
and he's getting rid of the iron claw machine.
Getting rid of it?!
But Stripes, you said everything in the machine was junk!
Not everything. There's one special thing that I want.
Why didn't you tell me?
How could I after all those things I said?
Would you help me now?
Of course I'll help you!
And I still have a quarter too.
(Gasping)
We're too late!
Not until that truck pulls away.
♪
There she is. There's Ramona, Eddy. Right there.
Ramona?
Queen of the Jungle.
It's a long story-- but, you'll like it!
Wish me luck.
MARVINYou won't need luck, Eddy.
You've got talent!
(Insects chirping)
(Coin clinking, machine whirring)
♪
(Gasping) I can't look.
Neither can I. Tell me when it's over!
That's it, Eddy! You're so close.
(Claw whirring)
EDDYAll right!
I got it!
(Whirring)
Oh no! It's stuck!
(Gasping)
(Cord tearing)
Come on! Come on!
♪
Ramona...
I'm sorry, Stripes.
Is it over?
It's over.
Thanks for trying, Eddy.
STRIPESWell, I'm glad this day's through.
I don't think I could go through many more like it.
Marvin?
Yes, Stripes?
Tonight, I really think I could use a story.
Know what, Stripes?
I could too.
How about instead of me telling a story tonight,
you tell one?
Me? I don't know any stories.
Not that anyone else would like to hear, anyway.
Who'd like to hear a story about Ramona, Queen of the Jungle?
Oh, me please!
I'd love to.
How about it, Stripes?
(Sighing) Okay.
My mother used to tell it to me like this.
"Once upon a time there was an amazing Jungle Queen
"named Ramona.
"She had dark flashing eyes, a quick smile
and a beautiful crown of tropical flowers."
You mean, she looked like this?
Ramona?
(Gasping in joy) Ramona!
But how? Jack got rid of the whole machine!
Just before Jack hauled it away,
Eddy told him the whole story.
Jack said he might as well have one satisfied customer
before he got rid of it.
He opened up the machine and Eddy grabbed Ramona.
Thanks, guys.
MARVINYou're welcome, Stripes.
I'm glad we finally knew what you wanted so we could help!
Ohh!
I love happy endings!
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