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Part 16: The Cinderella Trilogy
Episode I. Attack of the Clothes
Cast: Jim Henson (Kermit),unknown? (Fairy Godmother), unknown? (Cinderella), Richard Hunt (Coachman #1), Marty Robinson (Coachman #2), Jerry Nelson (Announcer).
| Announcer
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We take you now to Kermit the Frog with another fast breaking news story! |
| Kermit
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[ Kermit is talking to the horse. ] I see. So that used to be a pumpkin, and you used to be a mouse, huh? [ The horse snorts. ] Mm. I wonder if the audience would believe that. Uh. Oh! Hi ho, this is Kermit the Frog of Sesame Street News, and I’m standing here, uh, next to the horse that used to be a mouse, and on this side right here, we have — Cinderella! |
| Cinderella
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That’s me! [ giggles ] |
| Kermit
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Uh huh. And over here, we’ve got Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother! |
| Godmother
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Righto! |
| Kermit
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Mm hmm. And this is a very exciting moment, because in just one second, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother is going to make a beautiful gown so Cinderella can go to the ball and meet the prince! Mm? |
| Godmother
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Yes. She’ll hop in that coach over there — |
| Kermit
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Right… |
| Godmother
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And she’ll go to the Prince’s place! |
| Kermit
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Aw, that sounds just wonderful. So, Fairy Godmother — do your stuff! |
| Godmother
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Right! |
| Kermit
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Okay. Tighten in on her there, folks. |
| Godmother
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Eye of worm, more or less, make Cinderella a beautiful dress! [ She waves her wand, and there’s a puff of smoke… ] |
| Cinderella
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Ewwwww! This is no dress! This is a BATHING SUIT! I can’t wear THIS! Ewwww! |
| Godmother
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Oh, dear… I’m so sorry, Cinderella. I made a mistake, didn’t I? |
| Cinderella
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Uh huh. |
| Godmother
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Well, I’ll have to try it a-gain! |
| Kermit
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Ah hah, do you see that, folks? She is going to try a-gain. Carry on. |
| Godmother
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Ahem. Eye of worm, more or less, make Cinderella a beautiful dress! [ She waves her wand again, and in another puff of smoke… ] |
| Cinderella
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PAJAMAS? Ewwww! What IS this? I can’t wear this to the ball! Ewwww! |
| Godmother
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I’m sorry, Cinderella, I made a mistake. I’ll try a-gain. |
| Kermit
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Ah ha, you see that, folks, Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother is going to try a-gain; she is not going to give up. |
| Godmother
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No, no. All right, but I’ll use my super duper magic words for this! Ahem. Nose of bat, possum thigh… lion’s foot, and ten french fries! Tail of mouse, fur of teddy — make Cinderella a DRESS already! [ She waves her wand, and in a puff of smoke… ] |
| Cinderella
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Ewwwww! I’m in my RAGS again! Oh, no! Ewww, ewwww, ewww, ewwwww! [ Horrified, Cinderella runs back into the house. ] |
| Godmother
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Oh, I’m so sorry, Cinderella — please… [ The Fairy Godmother follows Cinderella. ] |
| Kermit
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[ wearing Cinderella’s dress: ] Ah, wait a second… uh, Cinderella! Come back here! |
| [ The two Coachmen approach, and drag Kermit to the pumpkin coach. ] | |
| Coach #1
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Okay, Cinderella — let’s go! You’re gonna be late for the ball! C’mon! |
| Kermit
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I’ve got her dress on! No, no! I’m not Cinderella! She’s inside the house! |
| Coach #2
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Come on, you look lovely… |
| Coach #1
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You’re gonna be the belle of the ball! |
| Kermit
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Wait a second! I don’t WANT to go to the ball! |
| Coach #1
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Yeah, don’t worry about a thing. |
| Kermit
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Uh, this is Kermit the Frog, returning you to your regularly scheduled program… this is embarrassing… |
| Coach #1
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Think we can do anything about her face? |
| Kermit
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No, no, no. What kind of food do they serve there, anyhow? |
by Danny Horn
