Breaking News
Part 17: The Cinderella Trilogy
Episode II. The Empire Strikes Twelve
Cast: Jim Henson (Kermit),Frank Oz (Prince Charming), Jerry Nelson (Cinderella, Announcer).
| Announcer
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And now, for another fast-breaking news story, we take you to Kermit the Frog! |
| Kermit
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[ Kermit is dancing with a female frog. ] So, listen, uh… what’s a nice girl like you doing in a palace like this anyhow, hmm? Oh. Ahem. Pardon me. [ Noticing the camera, he ditches the girl. ] Uh — hello there, this is Kermit the Frog of Sesame Street News, and I’m speaking to you now from the palace where Prince Charming is back there dancing with Cinderella. Right at this very moment. Let us see if we can get a word with the happy couple, huh? |
| [ Kermit tries to get the dancing couple’s attention, circling around and around them. ] | |
| Kermit
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Uh, pardon me, excuse me, Prince Charming, uh, pardon me, uh, this is Kermit the Frog of Sesame Street News, uh, Prince Charming, uh, Kermit the Frog, uh, Cinderella — can I, hold it one second… |
| [ Kermit finally gets Cinderella’s attention. ] | |
| Kermit
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Listen, hey, can I ask you, uh, to describe your outfit for our home audience out there? |
| Cinderella
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Oh, well, I’d love to. |
| [ The Prince shoves Cinderella out of the way. ] | |
| Prince
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Why, yes, I’d be delighted to. You see, I have on my magnificent sky blue velvet suit with tapered trousers, and ruffles at the neck and wrist. |
| Kermit
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Uh, yeah, that’s very nice, Prince Charming, but, uh… |
| [ The clock begins to chime. ] | |
| Cinderella
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It’s twelve o’clock already! |
| Kermit
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Oh… |
| Prince
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On my waist is the golden belt encrusted with rubies and twinkly things. |
| Kermit
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Yeah, uh… |
| Cinderella
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I have to LEAVE! [ Cinderella runs off. ] |
| Kermit
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But… |
| Prince
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Now, on my head is the crown, with the family jewels. |
| Kermit
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Uh, Prince Charming, I think there’s… |
| Prince
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Now, of course, here on my fingers, the terribly expensive turquoise ring that Dad gave me. |
| Kermit
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Listen, Prince Charming, Cinderella just left. |
| Prince
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Oh. |
| Kermit
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Yeah. |
| Prince
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Hey ho! What’s THIS? |
| Kermit
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Oh, look at that! |
| Prince
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Why, it looks like… a glass slipper! |
| Kermit
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That’s Cinderella’s glass slipper! |
| Prince
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It’s beautiful! I must find that girl! |
| Kermit
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Oh! Oh, yeah — you want to find the girl, because then you can marry her, and live happily ever after! Right? |
| Prince
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Wrong! Then I can get the other slipper, and have a PAIR! One for each foot… OOOPS! |
| [ The Prince drops the slipper, which smashes on the ground. ] | |
| Kermit
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Oh… you broke it… now you’ll never be able to find her and live happily ever after… Prince? |
| Prince
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Mm. Easy come, easy go. |
| Kermit
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Oh. |
| Prince
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The Prince is free to dance! Who’d like to dance? Get your tickets! |
| Kermit
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Well, uh, this is Kermit the Frog of Sesame Street News, and I’m returning you now to your, uh — |
| Prince
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[ to Kermit: ] Would YOU like to dance with me? No, I suppose not… |
| Kermit
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… returning you to your regularly scheduled program. |
| Prince
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Line up right here! Come right in! |
by Danny Horn
