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Everybody has something that makes them nervous. For you, it's bad reviews.

For Leroy, it's the English language.

For me, it's old people. I'm sorry, they give me the creeps. The idea of me

going on a blind date.

That

old

gullywampus needs a little romance in his life.

Take another sip of wine.

What?

because I'm about to tell you the real reason you and I are having this blind

date.

big dreams.

You want fame.

Well, fame comes.

And right here is where you start paying.

We sweat.

Rehearsal scheduled.

This is the stuff that was delivered yesterday.

Yep.

Pop, what are you doing?

Bench press.

No, I mean, why?

Strengthens the chest.

You're in terrific shape for a man. You're a... Go on.

I'm in terrific shape for a man who what?

For a man that runs around and customizes Dr. Denton's.

Very funny. Hear me laughing?

Something's wrong.

I can tell. Is it you, Hal? I'm fine.

Of course, for a man to hold down a job for 25 years, it's got to be okay.

Okay, how'd you know it was 25 years?

I called you down at the dispatch the other day. Eddie told me that a week

Friday is the big day.

Yeah, well, it's no big deal.

If you say so.

I'm not going to let it bother me.

Bother you? You should be proud.

That's right.

How come it bothers me?

Beats me.

25 years is a long time.

I mean, it's more years than you've been alive.

So? So it's important to stay young.

It's also impossible.

emotion. A body emotion stays emotion.

A body at rest feels so good.

Miss Grant, why don't you let me talk to him?

Well, how come you want to talk to him?

I think I could probably help matters. Bruno, I don't think matters are that

bad. Then you don't want my help. I am sure I will live to regret this, but my

curiosity really has the best of me. Come on, Martelli, let's hear it. Okay,

class, Martelli has something he'd like to say to me.

I just... like to take this opportunity to thank you, all of you, for going that

extra mile.

As most of you know, the dress rehearsal of the show is going to be presented as

a benefit to honor my father's 25th anniversary as a cabbie.

Wait, wait. What is this, as most of you know? Do you people know what he's

talking about?

No. Oh, sure they do. I just told him. I mean, a dress rehearsal for your

father? Thank you. He's really going to appreciate it.

Hold on.

Hold on. Why didn't you mention this earlier? I don't know anything about

Oh, look, I just found out about it this morning.

I mean, when I called the guys at the garage to find out what was going on

my father, I couldn't have told you before I knew about it.

No, I suppose not.

But I don't understand why you're telling us anything. Shouldn't you be

You mean you turned down my father on his 25th anniversary?

Well, I guess we're just soft -hearted.

I guess we're just soft -headed.

Hey, look, thank you. All of you, really. I mean, I can't even begin to

how much sunshine you'll be bringing into the heart of a man I'm proud to

Pop.

Oh, come on, you guys. Let's do it.

Whenever you're ready.

Come on, people. Let's go to the other side.

the matter with me today. I can do anything right, including ditching you.

Mr. Sharofsky, you are not being objective about this. This is a knee

reaction. It is also boneheaded dumb.

Flattery will get you nowhere.

I'm talking about an intelligent woman, an attractive woman, a friend of mine.

Why are you being so difficult?

The idea of me going on a blind date, it's a marvelous idea.

Not the word I was looking for.

But whatever you choose to call it, I'm afraid you can't count me out. I am sure

your friend will find someone to go to the concert with.

Besides, tonight is special.

So is my friend.

She'll be good for what ails you.

Nothing ails me.

Don't you dare give up.

That old gullywampus needs a little romance in his life. He's been

for the past month.

If you give up now, you'll have me to answer to.

I mean it.

Right.

I don't know which is worse, taking exams or making them up.

I said I don't know which is worse. I heard what you said. I doubt very much

it'll become any more profound if I listen to it a second time.

Come in. I don't know what your problem is. And, my friend, would not be a blind

date. Second thought, maybe I do. Hello. You met her at the Chopin Festival last

year. She came backstage to compliment you on your playing?

Ah, yes. The one with the hearing aid.

Mr. Sharofsky.

Come on. He doesn't remember the lady. It happens with age. The memory goes and

the legs. Sad.

She had blue eyes, big smile, auburn hair, and my legs are fine. Thank you

much. You're going to have to give me a reason. A specific reason. I'm not going

to give up on this.

Why are you so determined?

I can't tell you that.

Miss Sherwood, if I accept this proposition...

Maybe not.

Better word somewhere I'm sure.

See you at lunch.

Miss Sherwood, if I decline...

Does that mean your friend might have to go alone so she would be forced into

the dangers of the city streets unescorted?

It's quite possible.

Something might happen to her.

It's a jungle out there.

I had no idea of the gravity of the situation.

My fault entirely.

I didn't explain it properly.

It's a very good thing you're doing.

Miss Sherwood, what I'm doing is getting you off my back.

That's what I said.

It's a very good thing you did.

Easy for you to say.

So your grandmother moves in with you? Why is that a problem? I just function

better in solitude.

My grandmother lived with us for years and it was great.

Hooray for you. I do not think it's great.

I don't see what the big deal is, huh?

The big deal is I haven't seen her in a long time, and she was old then.

And so she's older now. I mean, you make it sound like it's contagious or

something. Look, everybody has something that makes them nervous. For you, it's

bad reviews. For Leroy, it's the English language.

For me, it's old people. I'm sorry. They give me the creeps.

Well, I think you're missing out.

Meaning?

I wish I could tell you how special grandparents are.

I mean, there's stuff that they can tell you that a parent can't.

Oh, yeah, great stuff. Like, quick, call the paramedic.

Excuse me.

Mr. Shirovsky.

God, I'm sorry.

I didn't know what else to do.

I'll bet that's the first time in history Zaratustra ever spake with the

of Doris Schwartz.

Look, I don't want to bother you, but I need to ask you a question.

I hear you're having a blind date, and I need to know how old you are.

Please tell me that it isn't you I'm having this blind date with.

Of course not.

Then why the question about age?

You see, my grandmother's moving in with us.

And I thought if you were still having blind dates at your age, then she

wouldn't be so, you know.

No, I don't know.

You're old, but you don't seem old.

Is that good or bad?

Oh, that's good.

Then being old is bad.

No. I mean... Old is just something that young people have a hard time dealing

with.

Thanks anyway, Mr. Sharofsky.

Good evening, sir. Table for two.

Table for two, unless you're joining us.

This way.

Madam.

Yes?

Can I get you some wine?

I don't know. Can you?

May I suggest a hug?

Oh, I think I prefer wine. How about you?

That would be fine.

Very well.

Two glasses of white wine.

It's a good thing I'm not nervous. When I'm nervous, I make bad jokes.

Benjamin. May I call you Benjamin?

Of course. How else would I know who you're talking to?

I had a lovely time.

You're leaving?

Of course not.

I'm having a lovely time.

Did you like the concert?

I liked the concert. I liked the company.

How about you?

The company is magnificent.

As far as the concert, I felt the conductor's approach was far too

Too romantic?

You can't be too romantic with Wagner.

Typical female point of view.

Pardon me, are we talking about music or the sexes?

Good point.

Please allow me to propose a toast.

To music.

And to being moved.

It's funny, isn't it?

We always think all this is going to get easier when we go out.

Maybe it will.

Take another sip of wine.

Why?

Because I'm about to tell you the real reason you and I are having this blind

date.

Mom, why can't Aunt Minnie take Grandma?

Because she doesn't have the room.

Well, we don't have the room either.

Yes, we do.

Grandma can stay in your brother's room. What if he decides to move back?

Darling, a 26 -year -old man who's having an affair with the lead dancer

review entitled Tassels Up is not likely to move back home.

Now, hold still.

Things are sure going to change around here.

Stop pouting.

Besides that, nothing's really definite yet.

What do you mean it's not definite? You said it was a sure thing.

Well, the horse is actually in trouble. Ma, ma, ma, ma.

The home she's in is in financial trouble.

They're trying to raise some money to keep it open. If they can, I think she

would rather stay with her friends.

Raise money how?

A benefit.

Well, it was about the only thing we could come up with.

The center is in danger of being closed down.

Some of the people at the center knew about your school and how talented the

kids are.

I know Elizabeth, and here we are.

What a shameless confession.

But to do a benefit, you have to have entertainment.

Most of the people we've contacted have been very sweet. They've given us

maybes. It's very tough to sell tickets to see the maybes.

I don't know. Sounds like a rock group.

You'll probably make a fortune.

When is the benefit?

We really can't wait more than a couple of weeks.

Is there a piano at the center?

Oh, yes.

We have quite a few instruments.

You don't have a synthesizer, do you? A what?

Never mind. I have an idea for the show.

Are you serious?

I think you'll be quite impressed.

I think I already am.

By the way, thank you.

For what?

We just celebrated my birthday.

Mr. Swarovski, shame on you.

Never say that to a Jewish person early in the morning. Our guilt hasn't had

time to warm up yet.

Holding out on us, were you?

What are we talking about?

We're talking about your happy birthday.

So, you and Catherine have been on the telephone already this morning.

Did she tell you about our plans for the Senior Citizen Center? She did indeed,

and I told her I'd be glad to help in any way I can.

Tell me, did you know she had an ulterior motive about this blind date,

you just being an incurable romantic?

Hey, why couldn't it be both? I knew what she wanted.

I also thought you two would look cute as can be together.

Cute.

This is a new concept for Swarovski.

Lydia!

Do you have time for a cup of tea?

No, I'm running late.

Did you talk to Mr. Swarovski about the show?

Well, he called last night. He left a message on my machine. He didn't say

he wanted to talk about, though. But he did sound real enthusiastic.

Oh, he is.

And listen, if you need anything done, just let me know.

You? Well, I told Mr. Shirovsky I'd help with any organizing that needed doing.

I don't mean to be rude, Elizabeth, but why are you getting involved?

Oh, I'm sort of responsible for putting the whole thing together.

You are?

Well, I mean, I don't mean to take all the credit, but I put the right people

touch with each other, and I'll fill you in at lunch.

Please do.

Bye.

Miss

Grant,

you got a call from a Mr. Clancy at my father's garage.

Uh... Yeah, I got a message that he called. That was all.

His wife wanted to know what time to set up the buffet and the cafeteria.

Well, tell her around 8 o 'clock. That ought to be good.

Okay, I'll tell her.

Listen, Bruno, did Miss Sherwood help you at all with this party idea for your

father? Miss Sherwood? I don't think she even knows about it.

What about Mr.

Sharofsky? Did you ask his advice or anything?

Mr. Sharofsky? I asked his advice about a lot of things, but not about this one.

Weird.

This whole thing is getting really weird.

All right, class, let's get ready to go.

You'll be happy to know that I'm feeling real mean today.

That means you all are going to get a lot of work done.

Hey, Mr. Swarovski, how'd it go last night?

It was beautiful. I had forgotten how much fun an evening like that can be.

There you go.

to do it one more time.

I hate to interrupt, but can I interrupt?

Sure, you want to talk? To your class.

Okay, class.

Mrs. Shroff, we would like to speak to you all. Come in.

Excuse me.

I'm about to ask you to do me a favor, but really I think it's more of an

opportunity for all of you.

Hmm, sounds like one of those is going to hurt me more than it hurts you

numbers.

An acquaintance of mine is putting on a benefit to help a center for senior

citizens.

Not only are these people even older than I am, but they must bear the burden

going through life without the thrill of seeing your smiling faces day after day

after day after day.

Anyway, not only would you be doing a double deluxe good deed, you would also

performing in front of one of the most appreciative audiences you will ever be

performing in front.

What do you say?

Sounds good to me.

Everything. Sounds good to you.

Count me in.

Boy, am I relieved.

Don't be mad at me.

But I had already promised the dress rehearsal of your show. How's that for

chutzpah? You promised not to get mad at me.

Mr. Shurofsky, when is this benefit?

It'll be from Friday.

Oh, no, you see, we've already promised that dress rehearsal as a tribute for

Bruno's father.

It's the same day.

Oh, I see.

Can your friend's benefit be moved to another day?

I'm afraid not. Could yours?

Sorry.

All right, class dismissed.

It's my fault. I should have checked with you first.

Please forgive an old bachelor who wanted to show off his talented

Benjamin, I feel awful. It's such a good cause.

I'm not so sure.

A center for people who want to be together, of course it's a good cause.

I mean, I'm not so sure that was the only reason I asked.

Well, why did you ask then?

I think I wanted to impress a girl.

That's fine.

We'll do the rest tomorrow.

What? We'll do the rest tomorrow. Swarovski will be here then.

Wait, I thought we were going through the whole piece.

That's the traditional way of rehearsing. You know me. I'm always

new ways of doing things.

Fine.

Hi, Doris. How's it going?

Downhill, no breaks.

I know the feeling.

I am here as a logical person.

Character role.

Why can't you change the date of the show for your father?

Arrangements have been made for this. I mean, some guys change shifts so that

other guys could be there.

There's tablecloths and babysitters. You know, a lot of people are involved in

this.

Okay.

I'm still being logical.

a couple of guys from the cab company, took their cabs and went over to the

senior citizen center, got two or three of the old people and brought them over

here so everybody could see the show. How about that? That's very nice, but

drivers go off duty. Cabs do not. They're still in the street making money

the owners.

So much for logic.

Are you not afraid of your grandmother moving in?

Yes.

And I know that's a terrible way to feel and that makes me feel terrible because

it makes me think I'm a terrible person.

You're not terrible.

Not wonderful, though.

Not wonderful.

Hey, how come you're leading the rehearsal? Where's Swarovski?

He had an errand to run.

Some bad news he had to deliver.

Benjamin, how are you?

I'm as well as can be expected.

On the phone you said you had something to tell me.

Yes, well... Do you know the old saying, no news is good news?

Yes.

I have news.

Bad news?

I'm afraid so.

And what it is, is dumb.

I think she looks beautiful.

I'm talking about how the show got all screwed up. There was no reason for

You got any threes? Well, the show can't take place at both places at the same

time, Danny. Look, the problem was Shirovsky promising something he

deliver.

No threes, Danny.

Hey, people do that all the time in show business. It's called using the media.

Well, what are you talking about? Wait, hold still a sec.

You got any threes?

Give me a break.

What do you mean about using the media?

Well, look, a movie company starts making a movie. Do they wait till the

finished before they start a publicity?

No way. They put out articles and interviews and all that stuff so that

will still be interested in seeing the movie even if it receives awful reviews.

Got any tens?

But what does that have to do with Swarovski and the show?

No tens.

You were thinking too small.

See, the thing to do is not stop promising if you can't deliver. If you

deliver, then you start talking about how great it's gonna be when you do

deliver. Got any tens?

Is there a full moon or something?

Well, what would you have done, Danny?

I don't know.

Something brilliant.

Talk, talk, talk.

Look, if I put my mind to doing something, you better bet I'm going to

done.

You owe me Staten Island.

If that does it, I'm going home.

You guys don't think I can do it, do you?

Do what?

Get publicity for that home, because that's all they're really looking for.

want to get publicity to attract the people who have the money. And that

easy.

How much you owe me?

Five dollars.

A little more.

I got five bucks that says I'll get the right people to be at that benefit

Friday night. And if I lose, you collect from him.

That's a bet, man. All right. Wait, I want in on this one.

Miller, I never figured you to be a gambler.

Put up or shut up?

You're on.

Folks, may I have your attention, please? I have a couple of announcements

make.

First of all, Mr. Morris has lost his glasses again, so let's all be on the

lookout for them.

And now I have some worse news.

Much worse.

I'm sure you've all been aware of the cutbacks in funding over the last year.

Well, I'm sorry to say that we're going to have to close our doors next month.

Like all of you, I was hoping for some kind of miracle, but it seems that

they've cut back on miracles, too.

I'm sorry.

You seem to be taking the news very well.

Better than I am.

Maybe you could still come to the school sometime. There are some people there

I'm sure you'd like to meet. Oh, I'd love to.

Is there something I can help you with, Mrs. Kaufman?

Is this the one you were telling me about? Is this Sharofsky from the

Yes, this is Mr.

Sharofsky. Benjamin, this is Mrs. Kaufman.

My granddaughter is Dara Schwartz. I need your help, Sharofsky.

Well, come on, let's go.

I forget, is Grandma hard of hearing?

No, she can hear a pin drop.

She's got eyes of an eagle.

Will you please just relax?

There's homework to do.

Doris.

Sit.

Relax.

Hi. Oh, hi, Mom.

Boy, it's great to see you. I'm so glad you're here.

Yeah, me too.

Hi, Doris.

You look like you've seen a ghost.

Do you remember me? I'm your grandma.

Or have you gone senile on me? No, you look so different.

Well, I am different.

It's been quite a while since you've been around to see me.

No, I mean you look younger.

Ah, that's a neat trick.

Get over here and give me a hug.

Oh, hey, that's nice.

Listen, you guys haven't made any plans for tonight, have you? Oh, no, I thought

we'd have a quiet evening at home. Oh, yeah, well, forget it. I picked up four

tickets for the next game, and I got a cab waiting outside, so you up for it?

Yes. Sure. Let me go leave it over there.

Oh, that's wonderful.

That's just neat.

Well, that's nice.

Very, very nice.

Oh, these are all new slipcovers, huh?

No, we've had them for a while.

Oh, well, I haven't seen them before.

So, Doris.

You got anything worthwhile to drink around here?

Either there's a very talented burglar down here or my favorite son is up past

his bedtime.

Favorite son is too old to have a bedtime.

Where have you been?

Went out to Murphy's. See what's going on.

Murphy's is a singles place.

So I'm single.

Might surprise you, but I met someone there.

Her name is Courtney.

She's a stewardess.

Courtney. Stewardess.

I got a date with her next Friday night.

Oh, congratulations. I'm very happy.

Next Friday night?

Yeah, you know, two weeks from last Friday.

That's okay with you.

I just thought we'd celebrate.

Celebrate what?

You know what? 25 years... Bruno, I told you I want to celebrate about that. I

thought I made that clear.

Yeah, you made it perfectly clear. What's that supposed to mean?

Something's happened to you. I don't know what it is.

It scares me. That makes two of us.

Look, I never thought of any of this stuff before, being young, being old. I

just never thought of it.

That's because it's not worth thinking about. It's not like you can do anything

about it. Look, there's a lot of stuff we can't do anything about. That doesn't

stop us from worrying about it.

Sorry. Don't be.

Everything you said made sense.

I just want you to try real hard and remember every word of it 30 years from

now.

Oh, uh, Bruno, about the celebration?

Yeah.

Thanks for understanding.

No problem.

Come

on,

you gotta help me find Coco. I gotta thank her.

What are you talking about? We're talking grandmas. We're talking pals.

She drives all the way in from Long Island last night. Is she tired?

No. She takes us to see a Knicks game. We stay through two overtimes. Is she

tired? No.

She wants to go out for chocolate ice cream. She loves the theater. She got us

two tickets to Sugar Babies. We're talking pals.

I'm into little pals.

Come on. Come on. You gotta help me look for Coco. Come on. Come on. Stars.

Thank you. I'm just, how do you say it, keeping my chops up.

You got a minute?

Of course.

I'm having kind of a hard time with my pop.

Maybe you should stick to classical.

I'm sorry.

My drugs haven't been all that good lately.

Party I planned for his anniversary, complete with a dress rehearsal and a

production.

He doesn't want to have anything to do with celebrations.

He says he doesn't want to be reminded of how many years have gone by.

This is great.

I knew you'd understand.

You mean I can use the dress rehearsal for the center?

Yeah, I suppose so. It's not exactly the guidance I was looking for. Wait.

I am not being as selfish and insensitive as it seems.

It's just that I recognize the symptoms of your father's problem, and it is not

as serious as it appears.

Listening.

Your father is going through a phase.

I went through it. Captain Kangaroo went through it. You'll go through it.

I suppose I could lie and say I know what you're talking about.

Usually, when people talk about phases, they talk about children.

The terrible twos, the ferocious fours.

What people forget, especially young people, is that there are also phases

adults must go through.

Sometimes they look silly from the outside, but they are very real.

So you think I should look the other way?

Understand them.

Be gentle with them.

He'll get through it, believe me.

Thanks.

I feel better.

Now can I be happy about getting the show for the center?

Sure. Wonder about it. I've got a phone call to make. Excuse me.

Mr. Swarovski.

You know, for a teacher, you're a pretty smart guy.

It's a phase I'm going through.

Believe me, your station will get some kind of an award or something.

Guaranteed.

Uh -huh.

Hey, I'm telling you, it's going to be big.

My name?

Um, Aldo.

No, no, no last name. Just Aldo.

You kidding?

From Naples?

Hey, Paisan.

Uh -huh.

Hey, who said anything about Stallone showing up?

Me?

Well, uh, that's just a rumor.

Yeah, Bob Hope's the short thing.

Uh -huh. Well, I thought I'd just give your station a scoop on the show.

Got it.

All right.

See you then.

Arrivederci. Ciao.

Oh, yeah.

Catherine, it's me. Have I got a number for you?

All right, people, get ready. Playback is coming up. Comb your hair, Danny.

Friday night.

It's going to be all right. It's going to be right. It's going to be all right

now, baby.

Friday night. It's going to be all right. It's going to be right. It's

be all right now, baby.

Start shaking your hips, baby, parking your lips, because I'm coming to see you

soon. Don't put on your best dress. It'll wind up a mess. Don't even bother

make up your room.

Hey, I'm tired of waiting for long -distance calls.

That perfume's letter didn't help much at all. When I pick up a pen, I fall

on my face like a long -distance runner trying to win a short race.

Without you, I'm driving lost in a stare. Without you, I feel like I'm

scared. Since you're gone, I haven't bothered to comb my hair on Friday

But Friday night's gonna be all right, gonna be right, gonna be all right now,

baby. Friday night's gonna be all right, gonna be right, gonna be all right now,

baby.

Sure, I'm a joker, sometimes even a clown.

But this time, baby, I'm not fooling around.

I'm coming to see you, I'm coming real soon.

I'm packing my suitcase this afternoon.

Without you, there ain't no romance left Without you, there ain't no mystery

Without you, there ain't no romance left On Friday night

But Friday night's gonna be alright It's gonna be

right, it's gonna be alright now Baby, Friday night's gonna be alright It's

gonna be right, it's gonna be alright now

Pass the phone.

Guitar now.

Rocking now.

The soundtrack is silent.

The movie rolls on.

more love scenes the romance is gone it's a one man show it's moving real

but it's picking up speed as I'm turning the key I'm coming up coming up coming

up coming up coming up hey the Friday night

Oh, baby.

So get ready.

For Friday night.

All right.

Daddy, that's terrific. You can dance. Well, you can dance. I told you. All

right, class. Take five.

Oh, my people are going to love your people.

Oh, good evening, Mr. Bartelli.

See you later.

You bet.

It's going to be oodles of fun.

Whatever you say.

I figured you'd be here. There wasn't any answer at the house.

What are you doing here anyway? I thought you had a date with Courtney.

We were talking about comedy teams.

You and me?

No, me and Courtney.

I mentioned how much I like Martin and Lewis.

She says, who?

I said, D -Martin and Jerry Lewis. Didn't you know them?

She said, oh, sure, but she didn't know there'd ever been a comedy team.

That's young.

No, that's dense.

Bruno, I...

I've been acting like such a dope.

You've been acting like a person, and persons sometimes act like dopes. I

take me for instance.

You? Yeah, me. I mean, throughout this whole thing, I wanted to say that I love

you, and I never bothered to say it out loud, so I'm saying it now.

I love you.

Thanks.

Feels good to hear it. Feels good to say it.

I didn't know what I was thinking.

Figured I'd act young.

Figured if I'd hang around with young people, I'd feel young.

Turns out it works just the opposite.

What are you doing?

If young people make you feel old, I think I got a treat for you. This way.

Grandma, even if the Senate does stay open, why don't you come live with us?

Sweetheart, I have to tell you, I'm where I want to be right now.

But it was so much fun running around with you. Yes, fun for you, exhaustion

me. I even had to ask your Mr.

Sharofsky how to talk and what to wear.

But you were terrific.

I mean, you were acting like you were 20.

Acting. That's exactly the word. Acting like I was 20.

Well, I'm nowhere near 20. Or 30, or 40, or 50.

But you know something?

That's okay.

Getting older is all right.

Because getting old... is made up of a lot of memories.

And that means that I can take those memories and trade them off with friends

who have the same kind of memories that I have.

And I like that. Oh, I like the hours with you running around and trying to

out who had the best chocolate ice cream.

And we're not going to lose those hours.

But, you know, something takes over and your life starts to slow up.

And I like that, too.

But I don't want to slow you up.

You can understand that, can't you?

Can we still love each other?

In a world like this? How can we not love each other?

Oh.

I'm sorry, but I'm telling you, until Mrs. Berg gets here with those shoes,

kids can't dance a lick.

Well, isn't there something else we can do? Catherine, the girls are wearing

heels and half the boys are in jogging shoes.

Well, who was supposed to get all that stuff here? Mrs. Berg.

It was her responsibility to bring everything in time for the show.

Excuse me, but Mrs. Berg will probably be here. I saw her before at the school

and she said that she would see me later.

How'd she know I was coming here? I didn't know.

Look, look, I got this feeling that what Mrs. Berg was supposed to bring here,

she brought to my dad's garage for a surprise party.

What? Don't ask.

If the woman heard there was going to be a surprise party, she's certainly not

going to say see you later.

I think I have a most unhappy announcement to make.

Thank you very much, but I fear your applause is at best a little premature.

Our plans to share with you some of the magic our students create, well, this

has apparently become a promise we cannot keep.

There will be no show this evening.

There has been a slight logistical problem, and I'm very, very sorry.

That's a horse on you.

I came here to see a show of one sort or another and to hear my granddaughter

sing, and I'm not going to be disappointed.

Emmett? Emmett. There you are. Come on.

Come on right up here and you sit down here and play something out of the book

that we all know.

And there's one thing we all know that the young folks don't know, right? Life

is too short to miss a good time, right?

So when we sing, let's everybody join us. Come on.

The other night.

somebody's idea of a joke.